STOBG’s legal department is actively seeking an experienced attorney for immediate employment. The successful candidate will provide legal assistance to STOBG and its affiliates throughout the United States, and at times in connection with the UK/Ireland and Canada. The focus will be on construction, primarily from the view of the Construction Manager/Design Builder. The position is based in New York, New York.

Our ideal candidate must possess a strong work ethic, flexibility and willingness to work on a broad range of legal matters. These attributes coupled with leadership skills and a collaborative mind-set are essential for success and growth into a broader role within a global legal department.

Responsibilities of this position will include, but not be limited to:

• Actively and timely negotiating contracts (owner contracts, subcontracts, master agreements, joint venture agreements, task orders etc.).
• Multi-tasking on time sensitive contract reviews, claims and/or litigation, and general advice requests.
• Ensuring implementation of, and team adherence to, sound contract management and risk assessment policies.
• Responding to subpoenas and supporting discovery requests.
• Conducting training across different functional areas on terms and conditions, corporate policies and risk mitigation.
• Preparing of reports, memoranda, correspondence, and other documents, as necessary.
• Working collaboratively with a diverse group of professionals, including executives, attorneys, risk and insurance managers, and other corporate services groups including compliance, marketing, human resources and safety.
• Using online databases to document work and maintain updates.
• Participating in legal department calls to provide updates on current matters.
• Managing litigation and directing and overseeing the work of outside counsel.
• Supporting the legal department’s diversity, equity and inclusion goals amongst the legal department, the company, and outside vendors.
• Manage special projects as required to support the business.
• Other activities as directed by the General Counsel.

Essential Skills & Attributes:

• Practical and positive team player with the ability to professionally collaborate in a results-oriented environment.
• Experience with a broad portfolio of issue in construction is required along with a proven understanding of the legal factors influencing the industry.
• Excellent judgment with the ability to balance competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, drafting, negotiation and written/verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and resolve problems.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly confidential environment with the highest standards of ethics and professional integrity.

• Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in New York state.
• 7 plus years of experience as a practicing attorney, with 5 year of experience working on construction related matters.
• Construction law experience, which may include drafting and negotiating agreements for construction and/or other service-based contracts, and handling claims and litigation related to construction projects.

Salary Requierments

• $130,000- $210,000

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [Medical Insurance] [Dental Insurance] [Vision Insurance] [Health Savings Account] [Healthcare Flexible Spending Account] [Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account] [401(k) retirement plan with employer match] [Life & AD&D Insurance] [Long-term Disability Insurance] [Short-term Disability Insurance] [Critical Illness Insurance] [Accident Insurance] [Hospital Indemnity Insurance] [Home & Auto Insurance] [Family Support] [Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation] [Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt] [Time Away Benefits] [8 Paid Holidays] [Group Legal] [Employee Stock Purchase Plan] [Identity Theft Protection] [Group Legal] [Pet Insurance] [Employee Assistance Program]

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

EEO Statement:

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.