Commercial Counsel

The Newtron Group is hiring for the position of Commercial Counsel within our Legal department. This position will play a key role in supporting the growth of our operating companies, with an emphasis on negotiating prime contracts, subcontracts, advising on change orders, amendments, and various other commercial agreements. This position will also have responsibilities associated with advising and training the employees who administer our contracts in the field. This role requires sound legal judgment, responsiveness, and a practical approach so that operations and job sites across the country have access to timely, business-minded counsel. This person must be highly organized with the ability to manage a full portfolio of contracts in a fast-paced and demanding environment. This person possesses excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to train project managers and subcontractor administrators on contract terms, risk, and when to involve Legal. The right person for this position will take ownership, display a great deal of initiative, have great business acumen, and demonstrate sound judgment in accordance with our Core Values and Beliefs. This role ultimately reports to the General Counsel, with day to day reporting to the Sr. Commercial Counsel. This is an in-person role at the Baton Rouge area home office.