Skanska AB Atlanta , GA 30301
Posted 2 months ago
Job Overview
The Staff Attorney assists Corporate Counsel in the Legal Department with efficiently supporting the legal and contract-related needs of the Business Unit on a national basis. To that end, Staff Attorney responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Reviewing proposed client contracts to identify deviations from the company's Contracting Standards
Preparing detailed abstracts summarizing key notice and other provisions in client contracts
Negotiating and documenting revisions to the company's standard subcontract documents
Preparing project-specific flowdown provisions for subcontracts
Supporting project teams with subcontract administration
Performing data analysis to proactively support claims identification and management
Supporting e-discovery and other litigation-related discovery activities
Assisting with training, especially with respect to subcontracting
Performing client contract negotiation and other required legal support for the company's program management and small projects groups
Reviewing and negotiating non-disclosure, joint check, assignment and other agreements
Requirements
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, negotiation and legal reasoning skills
Ability to manage workload independently with minimal supervision
Strong organizational skills and flexibility
Education and/or Experience
Law degree from accredited law school
At least 5 years of experience in the field of construction law
Admission to the bar in a State in the United States and in good standing to obtain in-house admission/certification, if required
This position involves working in a company office located in either Tampa, Florida or Atlanta, Georgia, though occasional flexibility for remote working may occur when feasible. Fulfilling the job responsibilities may require occasional travel (including air travel and overnight stays) to other company offices and project jobsites.
Our Investment in you:
We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
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Primary Location
US-GA-Atlanta
Skanska Business Unit
Skanska USA Building Inc.
Employee Status
Full Time
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