Dallas, Texas, United States · On-site
$140k–$215k/yr
Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take p…
Skills: Contract Negotiation, Construction Law, Contract Drafting, Risk Mitigation, Dispute Management
Atlanta, Georgia, United States · On-site
Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take p…
Skills: Strategic Planning, Budget Management, Profit Forecasting, Business Development, Personnel Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$73k–$100k/yr
Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take p…
Skills: Safety Auditing, Incident Investigation, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Communication
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$130k–$150k/yr
Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take p…
Skills: Project Management, Scheduling, Logistics, Safety Management, Quality Control
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$125k–$150k/yr
Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take p…
Skills: Project Management, Budgeting, Bidding, Cost Control, Client Relations
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$178k–$220k/yr
Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take p…
Skills: Pre-construction Scheduling, Logistics Planning, Budgeting Oversight, Quality Assurance, Quality Control
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$143k–$145k/yr
Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take p…
Skills: Project Management, Budgeting, Estimating, Cost Control, Document Control
Atlanta, Georgia, United States · On-site
Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take p…
Skills: MEP Coordination, BIM Modeling, Construction Management, Commissioning, PLC
Atlanta, Georgia, United States · On-site
Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take p…
Skills: Project Planning, Budgeting, Bidding, Cost Control, Client Relations
Atlanta, Georgia, United States · On-site
Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take p…
Skills: Project Management, Budgeting, Bidding, Cost Control, Client Relations
Atlanta, Georgia, United States · On-site
Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take p…
Skills: MEP Coordination, BIM Modeling, Construction Management, 3D Model Coordination, Commissioning Documentation
Dallas, Texas, United States · On-site
Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take p…
Skills: Safety Auditing, Incident Investigation, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Planning
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$113k–$127k/yr
Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take p…
Skills: Pre-construction Scheduling, Logistics Planning, Project Scheduling, Field Team Management, OSHA Standards
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$140k–$157k/yr
Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take p…
Skills: Project Scheduling, Logistics Planning, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, OSHA Standards
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$140k–$157k/yr
Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take p…
Skills: MEP Coordination, BIM Modeling, Construction Management, Commissioning, PLC
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$113k–$127k/yr
Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take p…
Skills: MEP Coordination, BIM Modeling, Construction Management, PLC, Control Systems
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take p…
Skills: Project Management, Budgeting, Cost Control, Client Relations, Preconstruction
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take p…
Skills: Project Planning, Budgeting, Bidding, Cost Control, Client Relations
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take p…
Skills: Project Management, Budgeting, Cost Control, Client Relations, Preconstruction
Dallas, Texas, United States · On-site
Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take p…
Skills: Project Scheduling, Site Logistics, OSHA Standards, Budgeting Coordination, Trade Partner Management
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The Counsel is responsible for negotiating construction contracts, mitigating legal risks, and managing formal disputes. They provide legal advice to project teams and corporate departments to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor (JD) and be licensed to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction. The role requires 5-10 years of experience specifically in construction law and contract review.
Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is at the core of everything we do, from the quality of our projects to the way we support our people. As an employee-owned company, we invest in our team, and in return, our people share in our success. This shared commitment has earned us recognition as a Best Place to Work, a US Best Managed Company and a recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics.
Whether you’re a seasoned construction professional or looking to bring your expertise to a new area, we welcome you to join our team and make an impact!
The Counsel role reports to the head of the legal department and serves as an integral part of the organization by negotiating construction contracts, proactively mitigating risk, managing formal disputes, and providing legal advice. This role works closely with the project team and corporate departments to proactively identify and mitigate risk while promoting compliance with applicable laws. The Counsel position requires experience in construction law and contract drafting.
· Draft and negotiate contracts, including construction contracts, subcontracts, supplier agreements, financing consents and estoppels, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, consulting agreements, and commercial contracts.
· Mitigate risk and promote compliance through proactively providing legal advice, advising on key upstream and downstream risks, and drafting notices.
· Manage and advise on formal claims, disputes and litigation, working closely with outside counsel and the risk management department.
· Contribute to the development of legal templates, training, materials and best practices.
· Builds trust through transparency and consistency.
What We Offer
At Clune Construction we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:
Core Values and Behaviors
Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.
· Proactive, self-starter with a strong sense of ownership.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
· This role does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
· Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
· Licensed to practice in or willing to become licensed in applicable jurisdiction(s).
· 5-10 years of experience
· Experience in construction law and contract review
Pay Range: $140,000 - $215,000
All candidates must provide a resume.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
In Pursuit of Your Perfect Project
Clune is a national, employee-owned general contractor, with more than 1000 talented professionals located in eight offices across the U.S. Since 1997, we have been providing construction management services for some of the most respected companies in the world. Managing $3.5 billion in annual construction, we remain committed to prioritizing our clients’ needs while continuing to foster our award-winning workplace culture. Guided by a strict ethical code, we work collaboratively to pursue your perfect project, earning recognition as both a trusted partner and a great place to work.
Offices: 10 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60606, US · 1 Post Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, CA, US · 725 S Figueroa St, Suite 300, Los Angeles, California 90017, US · 1919 Gallows Rd, Washington, DC, Virginia, US · 405 Lexington Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10174, US
In Pursuit of Your Perfect Project
Clune is a national, employee-owned general contractor, with more than 1000 talented professionals located in eight offices across the U.S. Since 1997, we have been providing construction management services for some of the most respected companies in the world. Managing $3.5 billion in annual construction, we remain committed to prioritizing our clients’ needs while continuing to foster our award-winning workplace culture. Guided by a strict ethical code, we work collaboratively to pursue your perfect project, earning recognition as both a trusted partner and a great place to work.
Offices: 10 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60606, US · 1 Post Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, CA, US · 725 S Figueroa St, Suite 300, Los Angeles, California 90017, US · 1919 Gallows Rd, Washington, DC, Virginia, US · 405 Lexington Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10174, US
