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General Counsel

General CounselGeneral CounselFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 201-500Since 1980H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California + 4 moreAll locations: California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Washington

Posted

5 days ago

Salary

$250K - $300K / year

Seniority

Lead

Professional Certificate10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Lead the legal function across a multi-company ecosystem • Shape legal strategies for major engineering and construction initiatives • Provide clear, practical counsel on high-impact commercial and operational matters • Oversee negotiation and execution of project, commercial, and technical agreements • Guide regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and multi-jurisdictional requirements • Maintain the corporate governance framework, ensuring policies align with applicable laws • Manage executive and board-level processes and corporate disclosure and reporting • Supervise outside counsel and manage disputes, claims, and litigation budgets • Serve as a trusted legal advisor to executive leadership and project teams • Promote a culture of compliance, ethical behavior, and transparency

Job Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction, engineering, commercial contracting, or infrastructure law
  • Minimum of 5 years handling disputes in construction, engineering, and infrastructure contracts and delivery
  • Minimum of years of experience with engineering and construction contracts, including alternative delivery methods (design-build, EPC, P3)
  • Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar, with ability to practice in the firm’s primary jurisdiction
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage complex matters, and interface with senior leadership
  • Strong leadership, influence, and stakeholder management, with the ability to collaborate across technical and business functions
  • Training or mentoring experience for project teams on legal and compliance issues
  • Proficiency in office productivity tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including legal drafting and executive-level presentations
  • Experience with data-center development, advanced facilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects
  • Experience in privacy, IP, insurance, digital law, governance, and compliance frameworks relevant to technology-intensive facilities.

Benefits

  • Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
  • Flex spending accounts (FSA)
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
  • 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
  • PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
  • Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
  • Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
  • Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
  • Paid parental leave after one year of employment

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