Corporate Counsel

Overview The Corporate Counsel will serve as a legal advisor for the Company, providing strategic legal guidance across all aspects of construction law. This role will report to the Senior Legal Counsel and provide support to project teams, executive leadership, and administrative departments to ensure legal compliance, risk mitigation, and dispute management. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction-related legal matters and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This is a remote office role. Company Overview Founded in 1979, Lemartec is a national general contractor and construction management firm and is part of the General Building group within MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure segment. As MasTec’s vertical construction arm, Lemartec delivers complex projects across industrial, aviation, power, and large commercial markets. Led at the segment level by Manny García-Tuñón, the General Building Operating Group represents MasTec’s vertical construction capabilities and serves as the platform for future growth in this space. As a MasTec company, Lemartec maintains international capabilities and strategic partnerships throughout the Americas and the Caribbean, enabling the execution of some of the most complex projects in the industries we serve. Through MasTec’s network of more than 22,000 professionals and subject matter experts in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction across over 400 locations throughout North America and the Caribbean, Lemartec is uniquely positioned to serve a diversified customer base. With experience across all 16 disciplines of construction, Lemartec combines deep technical expertise with the strength, scale, and financial backing of MasTec to successfully deliver projects of any size and complexity. The General Building operating group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor). Responsibilities Review, draft and negotiate construction contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements, including incorporation of prime contract terms and conditions, for large-scale vertical construction projects Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws and industry standards. Review construction bid documents and advise business development and estimating teams on material terms, insurance requirements, and conditions impacting bid submissions. Work closely with business development, preconstruction, procurement and project teams to ensure construction contracts align with Company’s contracting philosophy and risk tolerance profiles. Advise project teams on material contract terms and conditions in project planning and kick- off meetings, including providing contract page turn reviews. Develop content and conduct training for diverse audiences on matters of construction law or of contract interpretation. Facilitate management of disputes, claims, and other project-level risks with the goal of resolving such matters at the lowest levels possible. Undertake other special projects/initiatives as assigned or required. Maintain corporate governance documentation and support entity filings and licenses. Advise leadership on legal implications of business decisions and regulatory changes. Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives. Qualifications Work Experience and Education • Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school in the United States. • Minimum 10+ years of legal experience, including drafting and negotiating construction contracts. • Preferred Experience includes having represented or worked with general contractors or construction management firms. • Willingness to travel to the company’s office locations and project sites (up to 30%). • Requires membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in one or more states in which we operate, or the ability to obtain membership as an in-house counsel in such states. Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Attributes: • Strong knowledge of construction law, industry standards, and applicable federal, state, and local laws. • Understanding of the interplay between owners, contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals. • Ability to manage a large, fast-paced, and dynamic workload with minimal supervision. • Strong client-service mentality with proven ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external clients. • Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the Company. • Handle confidential material with requisite discretion and judgment while ensuring integrity in all business transactions. • Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and logical thinking skills. • Exceptional ability to advocate verbally and in writing the Company’s positions during contract negotiations with the client’s counsel. • Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and presenting a positive company image. • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in AI contracting systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional. What's in it for You Financial Wellbeing Compensation $175K-$200K / year, commensurate with experience commensurate with experience Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care) Health & Wellness Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount Discounted National Gym Membership Network Family & Lifestyle Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation Employee Assistance Program Planning for the Unexpected Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage Emergency Travel Assistance Program Group legal plan Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact . Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. 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