Senior Counsel

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Headquarters - Rockville, MDtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR100723
*** At DAVIS, we're redefining the way people experience construction by building success for all.
*** Senior Counsel works closely with the project teams to ensure compliance with company policies and programs, to identify and resolve issues and disputes, and otherwise provides advice concerning legal rights, obligations, and privileges of the company.
** Essential Duties + Responsibilities
*** Perform responsibilities with excellence in service, integrity and building relationships as exemplified in DAVIS core values
* Advise management concerning legal aspects of business transactions
* Create and implement education materials on legal issues for various departments and review and create corporate policies, programs and best practices
* Review and negotiate contracts (corporate and project-specific)
* Draft legal documents for corporate use; develop legal opinions as necessary and provide counsel to management
* Coordinate with outside counsel resources on a case-by-case basis
* Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for implication and applicability to corporate matters
* Perform other duties as assigned
** DAVIS Common Attributes**
* ** Safety –
** Consistently works within DAVIS safety standards; promotes safety as a priority with coworkers, subcontractors and external clients
* ** Team Collaboration** **–
** Works effectively within their own team and across the organization; promotes team atmosphere and culture; has a positive,
* can do
* attitude
* ** Commitment to Quality –
** Applies DAVIS standards to produce high quality work on a consistent basis; produces work that is accurate and reliable, actively demonstrates excellence in service; builds and maintains integrity as a core function of their job and in their relationships with others
* ** Champions DAVIS Business –
** Consistently markets DAVIS business within the scope of their job; actively seeks and / or supports new business opportunities; actively builds relationships and encourages others to do the same
** Knowledge, Experience + Special Skills*
* * Required
* * College Degree & J.D. from a law school of recognized standing
* Member of a State Bar
* At least seven (7) years of legal experience either at a reputable law firm or in-house
* Experience with drafting legal documents and negotiating contracts
* Decision making, research and analytical problem solving skills
* Time management with the ability to organize, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands, and to work independently
* Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and interact effectively at all levels within the organization
* MS Office – Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook experience
* Prior litigation/arbitration experience preferred
* Legal Experience in Construction strongly preferred
** PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS
** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The employee is responsible to maintain fitness-for-duty while holding the above described position and should be able to perform the essential tasks of the position in a safe, appropriate and effective manner. This refers to the physical, mental and emotional duties of the job.

Reaching above and below, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and bending.  The employee must occasionally lift / carry / move up to 25 pounds.  Manual dexterity to operate office equipment, file, and perform specialized skills.  Needs a high degree of concentration in a busy office environment.
** WORKING CONDITIONS
** Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  This position may require some travel for conferences, educational sessions, and other company events.

The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to higher noise levels and hazardous…