General Counsel

The Chief Legal Counsel is responsible for drafting and negotiating company contracts, human resources, risk management, corporate and other legal compliance, and providing legal training and support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide legal review and approval recommendations to Chief Executive Officer for all company contracts.

Provide legal support to company team members for all contract-related issues including maximization of contractual rights and contractual compliance issues, procurement compliance support, payment, and mechanic’s lien issues.

Manage outside legal counsel.

Respond to Registrar of Contractors and other administrative agency complaints, audits, and inquiries.

Develop and maintain master contracts, project agreements, vendor agreements, manuscript contracts and all other contracting related issues.

Develop and maintain correspondence forms to support company team members on legal issues.

Develop and maintain company employment policies and handbook.

Oversee employment regulation compliance.

Manage company disciplinary procedures and employee claims.

Provide legal support for company team members regarding employment regulations and compliance issues.

Manage legal claims, including lawsuits, audits, worker’s compensation claims, automobile accident claims, and personal injury claims.

Oversee and support Caliente Construction claims against owners, subcontractors, and vendors.

Provide risk management policy review and recommendations.

Prepare and deliver training seminars for company team members on legal, human resources, risk management and leadership issues.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Juris Doctorate Degree.

Member in good standing with the Arizona State Bar.

Efficient and reliable.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Detail oriented and ability to multi-task.

Team player, ability to recognize how individual actions affect the team.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, flexible and adaptable to changes to planned tasks or schedule.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work 40 hours per week or more if required

Ability to lift and/or carry up to 20 lbs. unassisted

May require repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers

May require prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing throughout workday

Willing to travel to various job sites and other locations

Valid driver license and proof of insurability required when job duties require use of motor vehicle

Requires exercising of discretion in decision making process and maintaining of strict confidentiality with respect to applicant, employee and company proprietary related information

Reports to: President/CEO

About Caliente Construction Inc.

Founded in 1991, Caliente Construction is a top-ranked Commercial General Contractor and is an organizationally and financially stable company. As a family-owned company, we believe in creating long-term relationships with our customers and our team members. Much of our work is negotiated and generated from multiple, established, national and local commercial clients and ongoing business opportunities with our public clients. Our people are our strength and Caliente is uniquely positioned to offer our team members the best the industry has to offer in project management systems and processes coupled with benefits such as an on-site gym and trainer, family camping trip, amazing holiday retreat, friendly work environment, and a culture of teamwork and respect for work-life balance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.