Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Construction Legal Counsel to join our rapidly growing Legal team. As a key member of our dynamic Legal team, you will provide specialized expertise in construction law, drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a broad range of construction-related agreements from an owner/tenant perspective.
Your responsibilities will include serving as a key member of our Legal team, providing expert legal advice and strategic guidance to our strategic real estate, facilities, and project management teams on all phases of construction projects, from procurement and contracting to project close-out. You will represent Anduril in negotiations with general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other project stakeholders, ensuring optimal terms and risk allocation for the company as an owner/tenant.
You will also manage and advise on construction claims, disputes, delays, defects, warranty issues, and payment disputes, including strategizing on resolution, settlement, and potential litigation or arbitration. Additionally, you will develop, standardize, and maintain internal construction contract templates, playbooks, and processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and risk management across Anduril's projects.
To be successful in this role, you will require a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a top-tier accredited law school, a minimum of 7 years of experience practicing construction law, and active membership in good standing with the bar in at least one U.S. state. You will also need to demonstrate expertise in drafting, negotiating, and interpreting common construction contract forms, including comprehensive knowledge of AIA (American Institute of Architects) document families and ConsensusDocs.