Legal Counsel

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Legal Counsel

About Flynn:

With over 6,000 employees and growing, Flynn Group of Companies is the leading building envelope trade contractor in North America. The foundation of Flynn’s award-winning success is having the right people on our team. “The Flynn Way” is the way we do things at Flynn. It is not any one single thing, but rather a collection of behaviors and actions that are influenced by our collective values and beliefs such as safety, honesty, integrity, and doing what we say.

The result has been 40 years of success, and the next 40 looking even brighter.

Job Summary:

Flynn is seeking an attorney with 2-5 years’ experience in the construction industry to join our dynamic team as Legal Counsel. Based in Flynn’s Kansas City, Missouri office, the Legal Counsel position is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in a team environment and be a valued partner in Flynn’s expanding North American operations. Reporting to the Flynn’s Senior Counsel, US Operations, the Legal Counsel’s primary responsibilities are to support Flynn’s operations in the following areas:

Contract Negotiation and Drafting 

Reviewing and negotiating prime, partner and subcontract agreements for a full range of public and private commercial construction projects

Risk Management 

Offering practical legal advice to Flynn’s operational teams and shared services partners on matters such as risk mitigation, contract disputes, insurance, liens and collections, and compliance

Legal Support 

Assisting the business on other legal issues as needed, including drafting and responding to legal correspondence, working with human resources on labor and employment matters, and directing external counsel in resolving disputes and claims

Qualifications

Member in good standing of the Missouri Bar or ability to gain admission as an in-house counsel

2-5 years’ experience in construction law as in-house counsel or at a firm. Experience with employment law is also desirable

Self-motivated problem solver with ability to work independently

Strong interest in the business and construction industry

A track record in contract drafting, with attention to detail, accuracy, and scope

Ability to provide proactive, business-oriented advice to effectively analyze and mitigate risk

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to partner with others at all levels of the organization

Compensation and Benefits 

·         401(k) with company match

·         Up to 3 weeks per year of paid time off

·         10 paid holidays

·         Bar License and CLE fees

·         Medical, dental, and vision insurance

·         Short-term and long-term disability insurance

·         Life and AD&D insurance

Application

To be considered for the position please send your resume to Cindy.Ericson@flynncompanies.com

For more information about the Flynn please visit www.flynncompanies.com

Flynn Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer - minorities/women/disabled/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

All employees hired must pass a pre-employment drug test, have a valid driver's license and/or reliable means of transportation, and proof of legal ability to work in the U.S.

Applicants are not required to disclose criminal convictions prior to receiving a conditional offer of employment. However, as a government contractor working on schools, military bases, and other secure jobsite, employees may undergo a criminal background check as a condition of employment. Flynn will consider the following when evaluating applicants with criminal records: (1) The nature and gravity of any criminal offense or conduct; (2) the duration between the criminal conduct and the employment application; and (3) the nature of the duties and essential functions of the position sought.