Corporate Counsel
Rockford Construction, United States
Job Description
Corporate Counsel
Work Location: 601 First Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Position Classification: Full-Time Regular
About This Opportunity
Rockford Construction is looking to add another Corporate Counsel to its internal Legal department! As a member of Rockford’s Legal team, you will be responsible for handling real estate, construction and corporate matters for the ‘One Rockford’ platform, which includes the construction company, development company, and brokerage and property management firm. This position supports the Grand Rapids, MI, Detroit, MI and Estero, FL office locations. As a Corporate Counsel, you will also oversee outside counsel on insurance claims, dispute resolution and other specialized business matters as they arise. This position reports directly to the Chief Counsel.
This is a terrific opportunity to join a growing company with excellent advancement opportunities! If this position interests you, please apply online today.
Requirements
Competency Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate degree from ABA accredited law school.
- Experienced in performing every step of a commercial real estate transaction, including the sale, purchase, lease or and development, which further includes due diligence and financing documentation.
- Experienced in drafting construction contracts with owners and developers and subcontracts with trade contractors.
- Knowledge of the construction lien process.
- Experienced in drafting corporate documents for real estate and construction related entities.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members at all levels within the Legal department, including paralegals and administrators, and the overall One Rockford organization.
- Ability to supervise outside legal counsel.
- Must possess the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple demanding tasks with overlapping deadlines.
- Must have strong working knowledge of MS office, including skills in Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Must possess superior oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Licensed Michigan attorney (or in the process of being licensed).
- Preferred Real Estate or Construction Lawyer having five or more years of experience.
- Helpful to have some experience with insurance, bonds, corporate transactions and/or dispute resolution.
Benefits
Rockford offers competitive compensation, 401(k) with company match, comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off including, continued learning and training opportunities, on-site health and wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work schedules, and access to industry-leading technology. Team members are also provided opportunities to help shape their community for future generations through volunteer time off and opportunities for involvement with local organizations.
Who We Are
At Rockford, we’re not just in the business of creating buildings we’re creating neighborhoods, businesses and communities and we’re looking for people who are ready to make an impact. Rockford is a nationally recognized construction, development, and property management provider ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the top 200 contractors in the nation. With regional offices in the Midwest and Southeast, we’ve built projects totaling more than $5 billion in varying scope and size, serving education, healthcare, hospitality, multi-unit, mixed-use, senior living, manufacturing and industrial clients. We’re delivering forward-thinking ideas with an approach that’s built on safety, teamwork and a dedication to quality. Rockford Construction respects and values the characteristics, talents, and perspectives that make each person unique. We believe that by bringing diverse individuals together, in an inclusive manner we can more effectively collaborate, innovate, and solve the problems that face our world. We are committed to creating and fostering a team, partners, and strategies that reflect this purpose.
Type of Environment
The work environment for this position is a mix of a typical office environment and visits to construction project sites. When in the office, the physical demands require the ability to sit for long periods of time. Intermittent movement will be necessary to perform requirements of the position such as accessing centrally located office equipment.
Environmental Factors
The work environment for this position may subject the individual to hazards commonly associated with construction sites. Examples of physical hazards include noise, proximity to moving vehicles