Associate General Counsel, Construction

Company Description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to address legal matters within specific departments and subject matter areas while maintaining close communication with colleagues to ensure an integrated, consistent approach to legal services, enterprise wide. The Associate General Counsel will be primarily responsible for advising the construction team, utilities team, environmental team and others on legal and strategic matters.

Essential Functions

• Draft, review and negotiate construction contracts, development agreements, settlement agreements, easements, environmental restrictive covenants, and other commercial documents and contracts as requested by the business.

• Assist in resolving pre-litigation disputes with contractors, subcontractors and other PTC business partners, including obtaining lien releases and negotiating settlement agreements when necessary.

• Advise construction managers on contractual rights with regard to underperformance by contractors and help to document and manage the supplemental process.

• Assist with the creation of a standardized set of policies and procedures surrounding contract lifecycle management, payments, lien releases, supplemental work, approval processes, etc.

• Advise stakeholders on appropriate course of action regarding contracts, regulatory requirements, and other situational specific factors.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Supervise paralegals and contract administrators in preparing contracts, correspondence, revisions to documents and policies, and other duties as assigned.

• Instruct paralegals and legal assistants in performing project-related tasks.

• Model behaviors that support the company's common purpose; Showing people they matter at every turn.

• Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Provide support for our restaurant franchise group and Canadian operations.

• Assist in management of third party leased property, including joint ventures, restaurants or other facility revenue generating tenants and employee housing.

• Provide support for other areas of the legal department as needed.

• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited college or university, required

• License to practice law in the state of Tennessee or registration with the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners if not licensed in the state of Tennessee

• Minimum three years' prior experience working in a law firm or other corporate legal setting is required

• Knowledge of general business and contract law with emphasis on construction and/or environmental law. Background in real estate and/or franchise law is a plus

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

• Time management and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment while working autonomously

• Ability to draft, review and interpret complex documents

• Critical thinking and ability to proactively identify potential problems and mitigate existing issues

• Legal research capabilities with attention to detail

• Ability to demonstrate confidence, professionalism and assertiveness in complex and challenging circumstances

• Ability to think strategically

• Ability to lead, organize, prioritize, and manage projects effectively

• No job is too big or too small

• Excellent writing, negotiation, interpersonal and speaking skills

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