<p>Overview</p> <p>The Opportunity</p> <p>The Corporate Counsel will serve as the primary point of contact for all contractual issues associated with a multimillion-dollar projects, working directly with the General Counsel and the Project Executives. This role is integral to ensuring contractual compliance, risk mitigation, and effective legal support for project operations.</p> <p>Location</p> <p>You will work at our enterprise headquarters in Detroit, MI with frequent travel to projects as required.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Your key responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Interpret and advise project team on contract provisions and obligations </li><li>Within established time frames, draft and issue formal notices to: </li><li>Owner </li><li>Subcontractors </li><li>Insurance companies </li><li>Collaborate with the Risk Mitigation team to address: </li><li>OCIP (Owner Controlled Insurance Program) </li><li>SDI (Subcontractor Default Insurance) </li><li>Other insurance obligations </li><li>Review and draft riders to standard subcontracts </li><li>Support the project team with: </li><li>Change order requirements </li><li>Change management processes </li><li>Ensure timely submission of all contractual documentation </li><li>Provide training and guidance to the operations team on contractual requirements </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>To qualify for the role, you must have</p> <ul> <li>Juris Doctor (JD) </li><li>1-5 years of experience in construction law, contract interpretation, and risk management </li><li>Understanding of insurance programs (OCIP, SDI) </li><li>Excellent written communication and collaboration skills </li><li>Willing to work onsite at the project site and at our Headquarters </li></ul> <p>Ideally, you'll also have</p> <ul> <li>Proficiency with internal business software and databases, including SharePoint and CMIC </li></ul> <p>EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V</p> <p>Walbridge is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity in the workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, status as an individual with a disability, military, or protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning career development, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment.</p>