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Corporate Counsel

Modigent
Remote, USA
Full-time
Senior Level
Remote
Discovered 1 months ago

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  • Draft, review, redline, and negotiate prime contracts, master service agreements, subcontracts, professional services agreements, vendor/supplier contracts, and purchase order terms and conditions using AIA, ConsensusDocs, and custom forms.
  • Advise on contract interpretation, risk allocation, indemnity, insurance requirements, and dispute resolution provisions across various project delivery methods.
  • Support the development and maintenance of standard contract templates and playbooks tailored to Modigent’s operations.
  • Manage and resolve construction claims and disputes, including notices to cure, delay claims, non-payment disputes (i.e., lien and bond claims), and related matters. Collaborate with operations, insurance carriers, sureties, and outside counsel on the resolution of such claims and disputes.
  • Provide practical legal guidance to executive and senior leadership, operating company teams, and project personnel on commercial agreements and operational matters.
  • Review and negotiate other commercial contracts, including office leases, SaaS agreements, and temporary labor contracts.
  • Support corporate transactions, including acquisitions, integration of new operating companies, joint ventures, and teaming agreements.
  • Assist with corporate governance matters such as licensing and Secretary of State filings, as needed.
  • Help develop and deliver training to leadership and operational teams on contract-related topics.
  • Education : Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school required.
  • Licensure : Candidates must be licensed in either Florida, Texas, or Arizona (and willing to become licensed in additional states, if needed). Active bar membership in good standing required.
  • Location : This position is remote, but candidate must be based in one of the following markets: Tampa or Orlando, Florida; Dallas or Fort Worth, Texas; or Phoenix, Arizona .
  • Experience : 5–7 years of relevant legal experience. Prior in-house experience at a construction company is strongly preferred (general contractor with multiple subsidiaries across states is ideal or large MEP/specialty trade contractor with multi-state operations is also highly valued). Demonstrated expertise reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex construction contracts and resolving construction claims and disputes is essential.
  • Physical Demands : Primarily home office-based with occasional travel to corporate headquarters or operating company locations.
  • Deep expertise in construction contract review, drafting, and negotiation, and claims and dispute resolution.
  • Excellent negotiation, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills.
  • Sound business judgment and ability to deliver practical, solution-oriented legal advice.
  • High ethical standards and strong interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships across the organization.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AIA software, AI contract review tools, and other legal technology platforms.
  • Competitive compensation based on experience and level, with opportunities for performance incentives.
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA options with employer contributions in select plans, and company-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
  • Paid time off, holiday pay, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan to support your long-term financial well-being.
  • Professional development and opportunities to grow within a growing national platform.
  • Inclusive, supportive culture that values diversity, dignity, respect, collaboration, integrity, and personal fulfillment—empowering you to build a rewarding, long-term career.

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