Corporate Counsel

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company's diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports.

Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation's top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.

Moss' Corporate Counsel will be a key member of Moss' Legal Department, reporting to the Associate General Counsel. This role will provide practical, business-minded legal advice and support across multiple areas, with an emphasis on contracts, litigation management, and employment law. The Corporate Counsel will partner closely with business leaders, operations teams, and external counsel to support Moss' continued growth in renewable energy, solar, and construction.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including prime contracts, subcontracts, vendor agreements, professional services agreements, and purchase orders
• Provide day-to-day legal support to business and project teams on contract risk management, change orders, claims, and dispute resolution
• Manage and coordinate with outside counsel in connection with litigation and dispute matters
• Advise management on employment law issues and support internal employee relations investigations, in collaboration with HR
• Monitor and communicate legal developments and trends impacting the renewable energy, solar, and construction industries
• Provide training and guidance to project and operations teams on contract interpretation, risk management, and negotiation best practices
• Work collaboratively with business leaders to identify, assess, and resolve legal issues in a practical, business-oriented manner
• Travel as needed to support business operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Juris Doctor (J.D.); admitted and in good standing to practice law in Florida (or eligible for in-house counsel admission in Florida)
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience (ideally 5-7 years) gained in a law firm and/or in-house role
• Experience in construction and/or renewable energy/solar strongly preferred
• Experience in insurance coverage, claims and/or related litigation is a plus
• Broad-based legal expertise, including contract negotiation, litigation management, and employment law counseling
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and provide timely, practical advice
• Excellent judgment, communication, and negotiation skills
• Strong commitment to integrity, professionalism, and Moss' core values

JOB TITLE: CORPORATE COUNSEL

JOB LOCATION: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME - EXEMPT - SALARIED

REPORTS TO: ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.