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PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design, is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you!  At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job.  We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Corporate Counsel will partner with the Vice President, General Counsel in providing legal support to all business units throughout Southland.   The ideal candidate will be an expert at learning a business and building relationships to become a trusted advisor to the organization. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Provides consultation to business units on a broad range of construction related disputes resolution and claims, including payment disputes, mechanics lien, bond, and stop notice claims, disputed work, and delay and disruption claims.
• Interfaces directly with internal clients, providing timely legal advice in a decisive manner that enables the company to achieve its business objectives consistent with the company’s risk tolerance and industry best practices.
• Interprets contract terms, assess business and legal risks to minimize loss and liability and communicates such to management and other internal clients.
• Drafts letters relating to contract administration and other issues for project teams to send to subcontractors, clients and other third parties.
• Develops, reviews and manages implementation of corporate policies and procedures.
• Reviews and negotiates complex legal agreements and other documents.
• Updates and creates templates and form contracts for routine transactions.
• Manages outside counsel where appropriate on particular matters.
• Develops and provides training to employees on key legal issues.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Graduate from accredited law school with a JD degree
• Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, construction industry preferred
• Member in good standing of at least one state bar
• Creative, innovative team player with positive attitude and excellent communication and interpersonal skills who displays discretion and sound judgment in all legal matters
• Strong research, drafting, negotiating and analytical skills; must be detail-oriented and highly organized
• Excellent oral communications skills; ability to communicate effectively in presentations and express complex strategies in an organized and articulate manner
• Must be responsive and flexible to a variety of business needs, able to manage multiple priorities, and adapt quickly to change
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or correspondence from regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to effectively present information to senior management
• Construction industry experience highly desirable

YOU MATTER

BENEFITS:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

• 401(k) Plan with 50% COMPANY MATCH(no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION INSURANCE – 100% PAID FOR EMPLOYEE
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefits
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
• Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOUTHLAND INDUSTRIES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB SITE: SOUTHLAND CAREERS OR ON FACEBOOK OR LINKEDIN OR TWITTER

To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Career Video - WORKING AT SOUTHLAND

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

**ALL EMPLOYMENT OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL, DRUG TEST, BACKGROUND CHECK AND PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE CHECKS. **

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