<p>Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...</p> <p>Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.</p> <p>General Summary</p> <p>Senior Corporate Counsel are licensed attorneys who provide research, advice and other legal assistance to Management and other lawyers in the Legal Department.</p> <p>Essential Job Accountabilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Specialize in either litigation or transactions within the Legal Department.</p> </li><li> <p>Analyze and summarize legal documents including contracts and bid documents; make suggestions for alterations of those documents.</p> </li><li> <p>Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems within the organization and develop strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk.</p> </li><li> <p>Research and analyze the law on complex issues and write a brief for submission to a supervising attorney or organization's management.</p> </li><li> <p>Prepare, examine and negotiate contractual agreements including leases and licenses.</p> </li><li> <p>Draft standard form agreements for Legal Department.</p> </li><li> <p>Consult with management, tax department, IT department and insurance regarding transactions.</p> </li><li> <p>Lead and direct the work of members of the Division Legal group.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide counsel to Granite operations personnel and management for large project transactions, including but not limited to client contracts, joint venture agreements, subcontracts, design agreements and other necessary documents.</p> </li></ul> <p>Education</p> <ul> <li>A juris doctorate (JD) and admission into applicable state bar is required. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Work Experience</p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience in the areas of litigation, contracts, real estate, and mergers and acquisitions.</p> </li><li> <p>More than 10 years experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in implementing new products, services, and procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of construction concepts, practices, and procedures is required.</p> </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, skills, and abilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Strong leadership, verbal and written communication skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated strong project management skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong research and analytical skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Attention to detail and accuracy.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work independently.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent collaboration and diplomatic skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to break down problems into meaningful part and come to rational and well-though out conclusions.</p> </li><li> <p>Interest in process improvement.</p> </li><li> <p>Willingness to adapt quickly to quick changes in direction.</p> </li><li> <p>Internally motivated to see out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work well with all levels of staff as well as external customers.</p> </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands</p> <p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>Our Benefits at a Glance:</p> <p>Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.</p> <p>Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).</p> <p>As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.</p> <p>Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.</p> <p>Base Salary Range:</p> <p>$148,777.00 - $223,166.00</p> <p>Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.</p> <p>About Granite Construction Incorporated</p> <p>Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.</p> <p>For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.</p> <p>Notice to Staffing Agencies</p> <p>Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.</p>