General Counsel

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Brea, CA
In-Office
Senior level
Digital Media
The Role
The General Counsel will oversee legal matters focused on employment law, manage litigation, provide contract support, and ensure regulatory compliance for the company.
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Company Description

About Pramira

Pramira is a Southern California–based general contractor specializing in commercial construction, energy, and telecommunications infrastructure. The company provides engineering, design-build, and construction services for complex infrastructure and commercial projects across California and other U.S. markets.

As Pramira continues to grow, we are seeking an in-house General Counsel to oversee employment law compliance, manage litigation, and support company operations across contracts, workforce management, and corporate governance.

Job Description

The General Counsel will serve as Pramira’s primary legal advisor, providing hands-on legal support across employment law, workers’ compensation, litigation, and contract management. This role will work closely with executive leadership, HR, operations, and project teams to manage legal risk and ensure compliance with California law.

 

Key Responsibilities

Labor & Employment Law (Primary Focus)

  • Provide legal guidance on California labor and employment law.

  • Advise leadership and HR on employee discipline, terminations, workplace investigations, and wage and hour compliance.

  • Ensure compliance with federal and California employment laws including FEHA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA, and California Labor Code.

  • Develop and maintain employment policies and compliance procedures.

  • Assist with internal investigations and risk management related to workforce issues.

Workers’ Compensation

  • Provide legal oversight on workers’ compensation claims and compliance.

  • Coordinate with HR, insurance carriers, and safety teams on claim strategy and resolution.

  • Advise leadership on return-to-work programs and claims management.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

  • Represent Pramira directly in litigation, arbitration, mediation, and administrative proceedings.

  • Handle disputes involving employment law, contract claims, workers’ compensation matters, and construction-related issues.

  • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and legal briefs.

  • Manage depositions, hearings, settlement negotiations, and case strategy.

Contracts & Corporate Legal Support

  • Draft, review, and negotiate agreements including:

    • construction contracts

    • subcontract agreements

    • vendor agreements

    • NDAs

    • professional services agreements.

  • Provide legal guidance to project teams on contract terms and risk allocation.

  • Support leadership on regulatory compliance, licensing matters, and corporate governance.

Qualifications

 

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

  • Active member of the California State Bar (required)

  • Minimum 5–7+ years of legal experience

  • Strong experience with California labor and employment law

  • Experience handling workers’ compensation matters

  • Experience representing clients in litigation or dispute resolution

  • Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.

Preferred:

  • Experience in the construction or infrastructure industry

  • Experience supporting companies with large field workforces.

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits

  • Performance-based bonus opportunities

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k)

  • Paid time off

  • Professional development opportunities.

 

Top Skills

California Labor Law
Compliance Procedures
Construction Contracts
Contract Management
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
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The Company
HQ: Tustin,, CA
84 Employees
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

We are a turnkey infrastructure services provider, entrusted with the mission-critical of network deployment and support for wireless carriers, broadband providers, OEMs, and asset owners.
Our depth of experience and dedicated team enable Pramira to provide exceptional service and quality, while maintaining the highest safety standards.
Partnering with Pramira helps you navigate the pitfalls of network deployments. With deep knowledge and proven planning methodologies, we will bring your network faster to market.

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