Our client, an innovative property technology company, has exclusively retained Solutus Legal to assist the company in its search to add a Construction Counsel to its legal team. This attorney will report directly to the General Counsel and will be responsible for a range of legal matters related to contracts and real estate/construction. The role will have a hybrid schedule in the Hayward, Ca HQ.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide legal advice and risk assessments across a broad range of legal matters related to contracts/real estate/construction law.
• Review, negotiate, and act as an escalation point for agreements related to projects, including purchasing land, manufacturing, building, and commercial agreements.
• Draft, maintain, and update forms, playbooks, policies, and best practices.
• Review and provide advice regarding company insurance policies and coverage.
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and applicable legal and regulatory developments affecting operations.
• Provide legal support on various other matters and projects as they arise including litigation management.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• A J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited US law school and an active bar license in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• 4-7+ years of experience in real estate or construction law including experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing a variety of real estate and/or construction agreements at a law firm and/or in-house.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to successfully work with employees and staff across functions and levels.
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion, with ability to identify and solve problems.
• Self-starter, with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and shift priorities according to the needs of the business. Ability to deliver high quality work on tight deadlines.
• Assumes responsibility and exercise good judgment.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment in a role that offers responsibility and autonomy and the unique opportunity to help to build out the legal function. Our client is looking for a Construction Counsel who is passionate about real estate and construction.

Compensation is currently targeted at a base salary of $170,000 – $190,000 plus bonus and competitive benefits. Base salary and overall compensation will be determined by number of years of directly relevant experience, level of seniority, and geographic location.

Solutus has been selected as the exclusive representative for this search. Candidates applying directly to the company will be redirected to Solutus for consideration.

Ref. # 875-SLS