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Why Join Us?

We are seeking an experienced attorney with expertise in contract negotiations, construction law, and risk management. This is an opportunity to play a key role in an in-house legal team, managing complex commercial and construction transactions that directly impact business operations.

Title: Construction Law Attorney

Compensation & Benefits:

+ Competitive salary: Up to $150,000 (based on experience)

+ Comprehensive health benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

+ 401(k) with employer match up to 4%

+ Fully covered benefits – Basic Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, and AD&D Insurance

+ Additional voluntary benefits – Short-Term Disability, Hospital, Identity Theft, Life, and Accident coverage

About the Role:

The Construction Law Attorney will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts, construction agreements, MSAs, supplier agreements, and NDAs. The attorney will work closely with internal teams and partners to ensure compliance with legal requirements while protecting the company’s interests.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Draft, review, negotiate, interpret and advise on a variety of commercial and construction contracts, including but not limited to Construction agreements and ensuing change orders/modifications, MSAs, subcontractor agreement, supplier agreements, rental agreements, NDAs, purchase orders/agreements, professional services agreements and guaranty agreements.

+ Gather, process, transmit, organize and track agreements in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

+ Develop, update and implement review/drafting standards and templates as needed for the business contracting and transaction needs.

+ Advise internal business units on risk mitigation strategies and legal best practices and develop policies and procedures as needed for risk mitigation.

+ Assess and develop strategies for controversies, oversee and support as needed with respect to business disputes and manage litigation or alternative dispute resolution processes.

+ Oversee compliance with insurance requirements for projects, work with the office of the General Counsel to support insurance procurement, insurance claims and insurance related matters as it pertains to the construction business.

+ Provide legal support to the finance department with respect to payment disputes, collections and/or audit requirements.

+ Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

+ Handle contract modifications, warranties, and risk management.

+ Collaborate with leadership to align legal strategies with company objectives.

+ Collaborate with support staff as needed for the business.

Qualifications:

+ 5+ years of legal experience in construction and/or contract law

+ Strong background in contract negotiation, risk assessment, and compliance

+ Background in litigation and/or litigation management (helpful)

+ Ability to multi-task, work independently, and manage time-sensitive projects

+ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments

+ Exceptional organizational skills

+ Proficiency in MS suite (including a working knowledge of Excel) and Adobe Acrobat

+ Active Texas Bar License (Required)

+ HVAC/Plumbing experience (a plus)

+ Prior in-house counsel experience (a plus)

Why Join Staxmatic?

For 45 years, the Staxmatic team has delivered excellence through a strong team culture. We value our employees and offer growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Learn more at: www.staxmatic.com

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