Attorney
Job Title – Attorney
Location – Montgomery, AL, on-site
Rewards of Working at Caddell – Paid vacations, company paid holidays, company joint funding of medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability plans to full-time employees, 401k, gym membership reimbursement, and use of company condominiums.
What You Will Do
In this role, you will provide legal advice as needed for day-to-day business operations, engage and act as a liaison to outside counsel as required, as support the company’s litigation efforts. You'll do this by:
- Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating legal agreements and documents, including owner contracts, subcontracts, settlement agreements, company policies and procedures, employment agreements, and other legal documents.
- Performing legal research and offering legal advice to project teams regarding relevant laws and regulations affecting the company business in order to inform business decisions and mitigate risk.
- Reviewing, drafting, and editing correspondence with owners, subcontractors, vendors, and other third parties.
- Coordinating with outside counsel to assist the company in the preparation, pursuit, and defense of claims in arbitration, mediation, litigation, investigations and other matters.
- Coordinating and managing responses to document discovery and to other document requests, reviewing documents and preparing them to be produced in accordance with applicable policies, rules, and regulations.
Working Conditions – Office setting with work generally performed in a controlled indoor environment; sometime required to work in a warehouse or on jobsites with little or no climate control in hot or cold environments; walking, standing, sitting, keyboarding, writing and reading; some travel may be required, position is full time
Reporting Structure – This position reports to the Chief Legal Officer
What We Expect
Education / Experience – Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and four years of experience in the practice of law required. Undergraduate courses with a focus on construction or engineering preferred. Experience in construction, contract, and/or employment law, also preferred.
Certifications/Licenses – Current Alabama Bar Law license required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Knowledge of basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft software – Excel, Microsoft Word and Access. Ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language. Ability to perform legal research and have the skills of a licensed lawyer.
While the salary range is typically between $100,000 – $150,000 annually, applicants are encouraged to share compensation expectations as part of the application process. Caddell honors prior experience, education, and qualifications of applicants in order to make attractive and competitive offers.
Your career matters at Caddell, where there is a strong emphasis on the growth and development of every
employee! We’re large enough to take on the most complex construction projects, but we know the contribution of each individual is the key to our success.
Caddell Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected classes under applicable laws and regulations.