Senior Legal Counsel

Michels CorporationMilwaukee, Wisconsin

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Job Description

Michels Corporation is looking for an experienced construction attorney who wants to be more than a legal advisor. We are seeking a strategic business minded lawyer who thrives on solving complex challenges and helping deliver some of North America's largest energy, transportation, utility, and infrastructure projects.

The Senior Legal Counsel will provide expert legal counsel and practical business guidance to Michels Corporation and its affiliates, supporting enterprise-level transactions, contracts, and related legal matters. This position requires close collaboration with colleagues across the organization to deliver effective legal solutions and manage a wide range of legal responsibilities. To thrive in this role, candidates must maintain the highest level of confidentiality, demonstrate sound judgment and professionalism, successfully balance multiple priorities, and possess strong attention to detail. Excellent persuasion, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

In this role, you'll work directly with your colleagues in the Michels Legal Department, executives, engineers, project leaders, and operations teams to:

Negotiate and structure complex construction, design-build, EPC, engineering, and general contracting and subcontracting agreements.
Advise on managing project risks, contract strategy, claims, change orders, and dispute resolution.
Help guide major projects from pursuit and procurement through execution and closeout.
Deliver practical, business-focused legal counsel that drives successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

JD from accredited law school, hold current license to practice law before the Bar of at least one US state, and 5-8 years minimum of experience
Must have initiative, be able to act decisively, work independently and exercise good judgment
Must have the strong desire to learn about supported companies to provide pragmatic and business-focused advice
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
Construction law experience (strongly preferred)

Ready to help build what matters? Apply today.

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