Interim Construction Contracts Counsel

Overview: Our client seeks a skilled, Interim Construction Counsel for a 6-month assignment

Company: Our client is a well-respected wholesale supply chain services company

Experience: Successful candidates will have at least 8 years of relevant experience

Location: Remote with some travel to TexasJob Summary The client is looking for an experienced practical, business-oriented Commercial Construction attorney to support a broad range of projects. This role will be instrumental in helping the client manage a significant backlog volume of construction-related legal matters, support operational projects, and develop more efficient contracting processes.

Job Responsibilities: Draft and negotiate construction agreements of all sizes, master services agreements, engineering agreements, facilities maintenance and repair contracts, CapEx project agreements, and vendor/subcontractor agreements. Support distribution center infrastructure projects ranging from routine site work (sidewalk repair, pest control, rack repair/replacement) to full build-outs requiring grading and hauling, steel, HVAC, conveyor systems, and other specialty trades. Advise on risk associated with integration of disciplines on an active project site, including outage/forced-downtime exposure and how repair or maintenance work interacts with ongoing facility operations. Evaluate incoming contractor proposals and counsel the business on which vendors or structures better manage risk. This is a substantive construction role, not procurement or sourcing support. Partner directly with Engineering, Construction, Development, Facilities and business stakeholders.

BONUS: Construction attorney who also has taken on real estate issues including leasing, easements, and encumbrances post-build-out for a customer.

Pay Rate: $100+Individual compensation offered for this position within the pay range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration. xhmxlyz Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

Job ID: 262654