Associate Counsel - Sub Operations

Associate Counsel – Subcontract Operations

Clayco is a full‑service, turnkey real‑estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the “art and science of building,” delivering fast‑track solutions across North America.

The Role We Want You For

Associate counsel dedicated to advising and supporting multi‑billion dollar Subcontract Operations and Procurement & Purchase Order Operations for Clayco and its subsidiaries, having experience in construction law, subcontracts, procurement, and negotiation of terms.

The Specifics of the Role

• Review, negotiate, and advise business teams on subcontracts, purchase orders, and related contracts.
• Manage material subcontract and supplier contracts, warranties, terms and conditions.
• Handle vendor and service contracts, warranties, and terms.
• Ensure flow‑down of obligations under prime contracts and subcontracts.
• Review and negotiate ancillary contracts: credit applications, confidentiality and non‑disclosure agreements.
• Assist with subcontract and purchase‑order related claims: drafting notices, claims investigations, dispute resolution, mediations, and litigation support.
• Support subcontract compliance matters as needed.

Requirements

• Construction law experience.
• Familiarity with construction and/or design industry.
• General understanding of subcontracts, purchase orders, and procurement contracts.
• Knowledge of process design (plus).
• Knowledge of AIA software and contract forms (plus).
• Motivated, proactive, hardworking, team player with strong collaboration skills.

Some Things You Should Know

• No other builder offers Clayco’s collaborative design‑build approach.
• We work on creative, complex, award‑winning, high‑profile jobs.
• The pace is fast.

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor #1.
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design‑Build Firms – Design‑Build Contractor (Top
  5).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top
  3).
• Discretionary Annual Bonus:
  Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Medical, dental, vision, 401k, generous PTO, paid holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs.

Compensation

• Salary range: $105,000–$150,000 (city: St. Louis, MO). Compensation considers education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Legal

Industries

• Construction

Location – St. Louis, MO