Corporate Legal Assistant

The role provides high-level administrative and substantive support for the corporate legal department including, invoicing, contracts, claims, compliance (e.g., state registrations and licenses), litigation, and project-specific legal work.

This role is primarily office-based with occasional travel to job sites, office locations, or meetings as required.

Company Overview

With roots dating to 1891 and 8,500+ employees, MYR Group Inc. (MYR Group) is a publicly traded holding company of specialty electrical construction companies. MYR Group subsidiaries work on large-scale electrical construction projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. We contribute to a clean energy future while fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment. Our culture is built on shared values and mutual respect, where teamwork and collaboration occur naturally.

Throughout our rich history, we have partnered with utilities, municipalities, commercial clients, and developers to deliver some of the largest and most complex projects, including new construction, upgrades, maintenance and repair for transmission, distribution and substation facilities, commercial and industrial electrical construction, emergency and storm restoration, clean energy, pre-construction services, and engineer-procure-construct (EPC) methods of project delivery.

Essential Functions

• Process invoices from outside counsel and other vendors, and track legal spend
• Support corporate compliance and regulatory matters related to the electrical construction industry, including the acquisition and maintenance of state registrations and licenses
• Intake contract review requests, route contracts for approval, and maintain master contract database
• Assist attorneys with claims, disputes, and litigation
• Prepare and maintain corporate governance records, board/committee materials, minutes, and corporate filings as needed
• Maintain matter management system and legal files (electronic and physical); create and run reports on matters, deadlines, and budgets
• Assist with legal research, memos, and standard templates
• Coordinate internal and external communications: schedule meetings, prepare agendas, compile materials, and follow up on action items
• Calendar deadlines, meetings, travel plans, and other appointments on behalf of attorneys
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a company-designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company's Corporate Code Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, or in a professional administrative role including work within a law firm, corporate legal department or related professional setting
• Experience in construction or similar industry preferred
• Experience with contract databases and e-billing platforms preferred
• Prior exposure to corporate governance matters and contract risk assessment
• Experience working with field project teams, procurement, risk management, and insurance/bonding processes

Preferred Education

• Associate degree, bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent preferred
• High school diploma required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with legal and business teams
• High integrity and ability to handle confidential information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple matters under tight deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint), Adobe Acrobat, and document management/matter management systems
• Familiarity with litigation support, e-discovery workflow, and document management

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $50,000-$60,000 / year
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Two days per week remote work option for non-field roles…