Staff Attorney

There is a reason that Clark is a leader in the construction industry.  Simply put, it’s our people.   You can play a critical role in the future of our cities and communities with a career at Clark Construction. From monuments and museums, to stadiums, hospitals, universities, highways, hotels and more, Clark has shaped America’s skyline for over a century.  Our work leaves a lasting legacy; the same goes for our people. We owe our success to the leadership, talent, and drive of our employees. With a wide range of opportunities from management, to finance, to engineering and more, explore the many ways to grow your career and build your own legacy at Clark.  Come be a part of our team, today! 

Clark is seeking a Staff Attorney for its Mid Atlantic region.  This role is extremely hands on and client facing. 

Responsibilities:

• Analyze, review and draft contracts (construction contracts, subcontracts, and other miscellaneous agreements).
• Lead negotiation efforts to achieve contract terms consistent with Clark’s corporate standards.
• Provide legal guidance to corporate leadership on various business and industry related matters.
• Work with the Department Leadership to provide legal support to Clark and its subsidiaries.
• Prepare and facilitate corporate matters including preparing resolutions and minutes of directors’ and shareholders’ meetings, and other miscellaneous corporate documents.
• Participate in dispute avoidance/resolution strategy sessions with departmental and company leadership.
• In conjunction with outside counsel, coordinate corporates responses to pleadings, discovery, and demands.
• Manage litigation budgets and claim reporting (internal and external).
• Provide training to the organization on a variety of legal topics.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree from a top accredited law school.
• Active bar membership (Maryland membership is not necessary). 
• Approximately 1 - 3 years of law firm or clerkship experience.
• Construction experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.

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Clark Construction Group, LLC, (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an equal employment opportunity (“EEO”) employer. All hiring and employment decisions are made without regard to a person’s race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, veteran status and any other status or characteristic covered by an applicable federal, state or local EEO law. An employer may not require or demand as a condition of employment, prospective employment or continued employment that an individual submit to or take a lie detector or similar test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not to exceed $100.