Senior Counsel

Summary

Join Forgen and contribute to building a better future by supporting our contract strategy, focusing on government contracting. You will champion contract policy improvements, analyze contract risks and financial implications, and review contracts for compliance. Collaborate with the General Counsel to assess risk, ensure proper drafting, and advise project leadership. Provide contracting and claims support, addressing owner and subcontractor disputes, change management, and insurance claims. This role requires strong legal expertise in federal services contracting and construction law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to exercise independent judgment.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (and ability to become licensed in state of residence)
• Seven (7) or more years of relevant legal experience, with significant experience relating to federal services contracting (e.g., FAR/DFARS) for clients in the construction industry
• Strong understanding of construction law through demonstrated experience advising federal and commercial construction clients, reviewing and negotiating owner agreements, and/or handling and resolving construction change orders and disputes
• Strong experience with Government (Federal, State and City) services, contract administration, and procurement required
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel
• Above average oral and written communication skills, leadership skills, along with use of independent judgement and creativity applied to resolution of contract issues
• Highly proactive and responsive to internal and external customers
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and advise project leadership on complex issues
• Good problem-solving skills/decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• Embrace Forgen’s Core Values in all aspects of the job
• Recognize and analyze project risk by complying with company risk management policies
• Reviews complex contracts/subcontracts and prepares specialized and/or non-routine response for proposals, bids and contract modifications with an eye to identify and report contract deficiencies and defects to management and the legal department
• Lead the preparation and revision/redlines of contracts including analysis of significant, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure policy compliance upon contract award
• Coordinate, advise, and provide contract support for construction project teams to ensure prompt processing of amendments and change orders as well as ensure contract compliance
• Assist General Counsel with change management including but not limited to change orders, owner directed changes, dispute resolution, and provide claims and litigation support
• Strong interpretive, written and negotiations skills
• Review project reports for sufficient and appropriate language
• Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed

Preferred Qualifications

Construction services preferred

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement plans
• Bonuses
• Paid time off
• Flexible work model for most non-craft positions
• Education assistance
• Wellness programs
• Employee awards