Counsel - Procurement & Commercial Contracts

Posted 11 Days Ago
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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
139K-214K Annually
Expert/Leader
Professional Services • Real Estate • Hospitality • Industrial
The Role
Draft and negotiate procurement and commercial contracts, identify legal and contractual risks, support vendor disputes and claims, prepare settlement correspondence, advise procurement and project teams, coordinate outside counsel, and collaborate with regional in-house counsel. The role requires a JD, relevant legal experience, and licensure or willingness to become licensed in applicable jurisdictions.
Summary Generated by Built In

Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is at the core of everything we do, from the quality of our projects to the way we support our people. As an employee-owned company, we invest in our team, and in return, our people share in our success. This shared commitment has earned us recognition as a Best Place to Work, a US Best Managed Company and a recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics.

Whether you’re a seasoned construction professional or looking to bring your expertise to a new area, we welcome you to join our team and make an impact!


Essential Skills
  • Draft and revise procurement and commercial contracts to support timely project and business transactions.
  • Document recurring contract and dispute issues to support improvements to legal resources and templates.
  • Support procurement and commercial contract negotiations by identifying nonstandard terms and escalating legal risk for review.
  • Provide supervised legal advice on procurement and commercial contract matters to mitigate risk and support compliance.
  • Review potential claims and disputes with vendors and suppliers to identify issues early and support risk mitigation.
  • Draft standard dispute correspondence and settlement agreements with vendors and suppliers under supervision to support matter resolution.
  • Support outside counsel engagement by organizing matter information, budgets, and strategy materials.
  • Advise procurement and project teams on notices, agreements, and other actions that reduce legal and contractual risk.
  • Support dispute management by drafting correspondence, analyzing issues, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Take ownership of assigned legal matters and proactively identify issues requiring action or escalation.
  • Communicate legal issues clearly in writing and verbally to support timely decisions and accurate documentation.
  • Collaborate with regional in-house counsel in negotiating procurement and commercial contracts taking into consideration terms in the relevant project owner agreements to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

Required For All Jobs
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards
  • Please note: This role must have the ability to complete the job requirements of all lower positions in the job family hierarchy. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. If you have questions on your job description as outlined, please contact your supervisor or Human Resources.

What We Offer
At Clune Construction we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including: 

  • 100% company-paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
  • Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
  • Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
  • Fitness Program
  • Pet Insurance

 
Core Values and Behaviors
Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.
 

Education

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school required

Work Experience

  • 2-10 years of relevant work experience required

Licenses and Certifications

  • Licensed to practice in or willing to be licensed to practice in applicable jurisdiction(s) required

Salary range: $139,000 - $214,000

All candidates must provide a resume.
 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

Skills Required

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • 2-10 years of relevant work experience
  • Licensed to practice in or willing to be licensed to practice in applicable jurisdictions
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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
1,107 Employees
Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

Clune Construction is a national, employee-owned general contractor providing construction management services for commercial buildings, including offices, retail spaces, hospitality venues, and mission-critical data centers. Founded in 1997, they manage a diverse portfolio of projects across the United States, emphasizing a people-first approach, integrity, and excellence in delivering high-quality commercial interiors and infrastructure projects.

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