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Associate Counsel

Location:

Denver, CO, US, 80222

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

The Associate Counsel will provide basic legal support to the region to which they are assigned. This position will be responsible for providing counsel regarding all legal matters that affect the region including transactions and claims, researching and preparing draft legal opinions, and interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

COUNSEL FAMILY – CORE

Provides legal support on routine matters to the region to which they are assigned.
Reviews project procurement documents and assists with proposal legal review.
Prepares draft prime contracts and subcontracts with assistance of the project team
Provides counsel and guidance regarding transactions, programs, policies and procedures.
Researches and prepares appropriate and effective draft legal opinions, memoranda and other documents.
Interprets laws, rulings and regulations for relevance and to help the Company prepare clear and effective policies and practices to minimize legal risk.
Assists with management of claims and litigation. Provides assistance to gather and prepare evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions.
Implements litigation hold memoranda.
Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to perform work accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
Communication skills, verbal and written – Advanced.
Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner.
Analytical skills, with ability to independently analyze problems and provide the appropriate solution - Intermediate.
Ability to conduct effective presentations.
Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate.
Legal writing skills - Advanced.
Ability to perform legal research - Advanced.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

Doctor’s degree - Juris Doctor (Required).
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or other technical field (Preferred).
In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

2+ years legal experience, practicing construction law (Required).
Construction litigation with large law firm (Preferred).
In lieu of the above requirements, experience in a related practice, such as real estate, may be considered.

Working Environment

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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Base compensation for the Associate Counsel role in Colorado is between $110,000 and $135,000 depending on experience, and may be more than this range for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive a target bonus based on both individual and company performance.

Applications will be accepted through 3/1/2025.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Why People Work Here

At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them

Building on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts