What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transactional Lawyer position at Walbridge?
Overview
The Opportunity
The Corporate Counsel will serve as the primary point of contact for all contractual issues associated with a multimillion-dollar projects, working directly with the General Counsel and the Project Executives. This role is integral to ensuring contractual compliance, risk mitigation, and effective legal support for project operations.
Location
You will work at our enterprise headquarters in Detroit, MI with frequent travel to projects as required.
Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities
- Interpret and advise project team on contract provisions and obligations
- Within established time frames, draft and issue formal notices to:
- Owner
- Subcontractors
- Insurance companies
- Collaborate with the Risk Mitigation team to address:
- OCIP (Owner Controlled Insurance Program)
- SDI (Subcontractor Default Insurance)
- Other insurance obligations
- Review and draft riders to standard subcontracts
- Support the project team with:
- Change order requirements
- Change management processes
- Ensure timely submission of all contractual documentation
- Provide training and guidance to the operations team on contractual requirements
Qualifications
To qualify for the role, you must have
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- 1-5 years of experience in construction law, contract interpretation, and risk management
- Understanding of insurance programs (OCIP, SDI)
- Excellent written communication and collaboration skills
- Willing to work onsite at the project site and at our Headquarters
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Proficiency with internal business software and databases, including SharePoint and CMIC