What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract and Risk Staff Associate position at The Crom Corporation?
Job Purpose
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include support of the Contracts & Risk Attorney and Risk Department with the following:
- Contract Management & Compliance:
- Support the administration of contracts and subcontracts.
- Assist Contracts & Risk Attorney with legal review, negotiation, drafting of special clauses for contracts, Addenda, subcontracts, purchase order terms & conditions, bids, and other standard agreements.
- Maintain, review, and customize ConsensusDocs, FIDIC, and industry standard contracts (i.e. AIA, EJCDC, DBIA, etc.) for international and domestic subcontracting or other contract suites, as needed.
- Review and ensure compliance with insurance and bonding requirements.
- Review of other legal & corporate documents (including NDAs, Teaming Agreements, etc.), as needed.
- Worker’s Compensation & Accident Reporting & Compliance:
- Monitor litigation and settlements.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA reporting & investigations.
- Monitor Litigation with Outside Counsel:
- Assistance with preparation for mediation and depositions
- Liaison with outside counsel, as needed.
- Respond to discovery requests, subpoenas, & draft releases as necessary.
- Oversee & draft litigation memos, confidentiality agreements, and other releases.
- Other legal issues and special projects, as necessary.
- Collections Compliance & Suretyship:
- Ensure compliance with, monitor and advise on non-payment and collections deadlines.
- Participate in Collections Committee regarding nonpayment issues, as needed/requested.
- Support and review nonpayment notices, 255 letters, and surety bond claims.
- Advise regarding suretyship issues, claims, and bonding issues.
- Motor Vehicle Compliance:
- Review and ensure compliance with driver’s policies.
- Review CAPs and Driver Communication Letters.
- Maintain, and review Independent Contractor Agreements.
- Insurance, Accident & Claims Compliance:
- Oversee and ensure claims reporting for companywide insurance policies.
- Monitor and negotiate claim settlements and draft releases.
- Due diligence for insurance renewals, as needed.
- Maintain insurance policies and work with third party risk consultants.
- Assist with insurance renewals, as requested.
- Liaison with insurance professionals and brokers, as needed to resolve issues.
- Other Compliance:
- Support and advise Risk Department as needed.
- Compliance with and policy drafting for employment related issues.
- Legal & Risk support for project related issues (ie., project letter drafting and issue analysis).
- Assist with due diligence efforts for private equity sales, as requested.
- Liaison with Safety and HR regarding special employment and safety issues and litigation management.
- Other compliance duties as assigned and needed in support of the Company and Legal and Risk Departments.
Minimum Qualifications
- Holds a Juris Doctorate (JD) with Bar Membership Preferred but Not Required; Contract review experience preferred.
- At least one (1) year experience in a relevant field.
Other requirements
- Some overnights are required to attend legal events and training.
- Work closely with management on a variety of legal, risk management, and compliance issues.
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently to resolve problems.
- Prior construction or engineering experience preferred.
- Knowledge of construction, contract, construction law and lien and bond law is preferred.
- Open and able to learn new subject matters.
- Ability to be flexible with changing environments.
Working Conditions
This position is located in the corporate office and requires extensive time sitting at a desk. Consideration may be given to remote work possibility, but candidate must be located near a corporate office (ie., Gainesville, FL, Chattanooga, TN, Austin, TX, Raleigh, NC, West Palm Beach, FL, Ft. Meyers, FL) for in-office requirements.
EEO Statement: CROM, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer who may provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. EEO/VETS/DISABILITY