Contract and Risk Staff Associate
hace 5 días
High Point
Job Description Job Purpose Essential Duties and Responsibilities include support of the Contracts & Risk Attorney and Risk Department with the following: • Contract Management & Compliance:, • Support the administration of contracts and subcontracts., • Assist Contracts & Risk Attorney with legal review, negotiation, drafting of special clauses for contracts, Addenda, subcontracts, purchase order terms & conditions, bids, and other standard agreements., • Maintain, review, and customize ConsensusDocs, FIDIC, and industry standard contracts (i.e. AIA, EJCDC, DBIA, etc.) for international and domestic subcontracting or other contract suites, as needed., • Review and ensure compliance with insurance and bonding requirements., • Review of other legal & corporate documents (including NDAs, Teaming Agreements, etc.), as needed., • Worker’s Compensation & Accident Reporting & Compliance:, • Monitor litigation and settlements., • Ensure compliance with OSHA reporting & investigations., • Monitor Litigation with Outside Counsel:, • Assistance with preparation for mediation and depositions, • Liaison with outside counsel, as needed., • Respond to discovery requests, subpoenas, & draft releases as necessary., • Oversee & draft litigation memos, confidentiality agreements, and other releases., • Other legal issues and special projects, as necessary., • Collections Compliance & Suretyship:, • Ensure compliance with, monitor and advise on non-payment and collections deadlines., • Participate in Collections Committee regarding nonpayment issues, as needed/requested., • Support and review nonpayment notices, 255 letters, and surety bond claims., • Advise regarding suretyship issues, claims, and bonding issues., • Motor Vehicle Compliance:, • Review and ensure compliance with driver’s policies., • Review CAPs and Driver Communication Letters., • Maintain, and review Independent Contractor Agreements., • Insurance, Accident & Claims Compliance:, • Oversee and ensure claims reporting for companywide insurance policies., • Monitor and negotiate claim settlements and draft releases., • Due diligence for insurance renewals, as needed., • Maintain insurance policies and work with third party risk consultants., • Assist with insurance renewals, as requested., • Liaison with insurance professionals and brokers, as needed to resolve issues., • Other Compliance:, • Support and advise Risk Department as needed., • Compliance with and policy drafting for employment related issues., • Legal & Risk support for project related issues (ie., project letter drafting and issue analysis)., • Assist with due diligence efforts for private equity sales, as requested., • Liaison with Safety and HR regarding special employment and safety issues and litigation management., • Other compliance duties as assigned and needed in support of the Company and Legal and Risk Departments. Minimum Qualifications • Holds a Juris Doctorate (JD) with Bar Membership Preferred but Not Required; Contract review experience preferred., • At least one (1) year experience in a relevant field. Other requirements • Some overnights are required to attend legal events and training., • Work closely with management on a variety of legal, risk management, and compliance issues., • Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and oral and written communication skills., • Ability to work independently to resolve problems., • Prior construction or engineering experience preferred., • Knowledge of construction, contract, construction law and lien and bond law is preferred., • Open and able to learn new subject matters., • Ability to be flexible with changing environments. Working Conditions This position is located in the corporate office and requires extensive time sitting at a desk. Consideration may be given to remote work possibility, but candidate must be located near a corporate office (ie., Gainesville, FL, Chattanooga, TN, Austin, TX, Raleigh, NC, West Palm Beach, FL, Ft. Meyers, FL) for in-office requirements. EEO Statement: CROM, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer who may provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. EEO/VETS/DISABILITY