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Clark Construction Group, LLC Staff Attorney in McLean, Virginia
The Staff Attorney plays a role in negotiating and advising on contracts across Clark’s Building and Infrastructure projects. The Attorney serves as a partner to leaders across the business, also working with outside counsel where appropriate to handle a range of complex owner and subcontractor contracts.
Responsibilities
Analyze, review and draft contracts (construction contracts, subcontracts, and other miscellaneous agreements)
Lead negotiation efforts to achieve contract terms consistent with Clark’s corporate standards
Provide legal guidance to corporate leadership on various business and industry related matters
Work with the Department Leadership to provide legal support to Clark and its subsidiaries
Prepare and facilitate corporate matters including preparing resolutions and minutes of directors’ and shareholders’ meetings, and other miscellaneous corporate documents
Participate in dispute avoidance/resolution strategy sessions with departmental and company leadership
In conjunction with outside counsel, coordinate responses to pleadings, discovery, and demands
Provide training to the organization on a variety of legal topics
Proactively identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win the right work
Take an active role in recruiting top industry talent to join the Clark team. Identify, hire, and retain outstanding people
Exceed our stakeholders’ expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals
Basic Qualifications
Juris Doctorate degree from a top accredited law school·
Active bar membership
Approximately 2 - 4 years of law firm or clerkship experience
Construction experience is a plus but not required
Strong interpersonal skills along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization
Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People / Teams & Followership, Sets Direction & Executes
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Clark Construction Group is one of the largest building and infrastructure companies in the United States.
Our portfolio spans every major building market, from public to private, corporate to cultural, education to entertainment, and the infrastructure connecting it all – power, transportation, water, and roadways. Since 1906, we’ve been delighting and delivering value to our clients and project partners, providing diverse opportunities for our team, and strengthening the communities where we live.
With offices strategically located across the country, we pride ourselves on being a local builder with national reach.
Learn more about Clark Construction (https://www.clarkconstruction.com/) .
There is a sense of camaraderie that comes with delivering impactful projects as a team. It creates a sense of humility and fosters pride in the work we do. At Clark, we are proud to build what matters, together.
Learn more about careers at Clark (https://www.clarkconstruction.com/careers) .
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). The Know Your Rights poster is available here: Know Your Rights (eeoc.gov) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) and the Pay Transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .
Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail leaveofabsence@clarkconstruction.com or call (800) 655-1330 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Authorization to Work
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis in order to be considered.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Clark Construction Group, LLC, (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark Construction promotes a drug-free workplace.