Assistant General Counsel

We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies. We are looking for a service-oriented Attorney to join our team in our Framingham, MA office. About You Are you a service-minded attorney? Do you have solid technical expertise in construction and contract drafting and negotiating? Do you want to better understand the business considerations that inform risk management decisions? Are you looking to be a part of a dynamic in-house legal team that serves a dynamic and growing business? If the answer is yes, this is an exciting, long-term opportunity. Arco emphasizes fair treatment of people, a drug-free workplace, and equal opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. What We Can Offer You Industry-leading performance-based bonus program Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Traditional and Roth 401k Tuition reimbursement for associates Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel 1-week paid volunteer leave each year 100% charitable match Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage 100% paid 12-week maternity leave From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting subcontractors, ARCO values diversity and inclusion as drivers of delivering the best solutions to our customers. A Day in the Life Collaborate with the legal team across the United States to implement enterprise-wide approaches to managing contract and other risks Collaborate with project managers and leaders to understand business objectives when negotiating agreements Collaborate with and advise members of the safety, finance, IT, and HR teams Review, draft, and negotiate construction and other contracts with minimal supervision Manage, maintain, and coordinate all documentation related to construction contracts and day-to-day issues arising from construction project operations Prepare and present training to non-legal business operators on legal and construction topics Assess and mitigate ARCO’s risk and provide recommendations to General Counsel and business leadership Maintain and grow relationships with vendors and title companies Assist Operations and Leadership in problem-solving and risk management Manage communications and deliverables in a deadline-driven environment Coordinate and direct work of shared paralegal support Necessary Qualifications Licensed Attorney with 8+ years of experience practicing construction law Experience in, or working closely with, construction organizations or firms is preferred Strong transactional practice experience or a mix of transactional and construction litigation/claims management is preferred Experience leading negotiations of construction contracts or dispute resolution with sophisticated counterparties Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and provide practical solutions Familiarity with insurance in the construction industry is preferred Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders Flexible, with excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to lead and follow as appropriate for the situation Desire to work as part of a highly collaborative legal team Active listener with proactive leadership and collaborative approach Enjoy working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines Make Your Move ARCO is a fast-growing, privately-owned company with over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 6,300 design-build projects across 48 states and 48 major cities. We rank among top design-build and contracting firms nationally and seek people who share our enthusiasm and respect for hard work. ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes submitted directly to our hiring managers. Legal Disclaimer EOE, including disability/veterans Job Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Construction Get notified about new Assistant General Counsel jobs in Framingham, MA. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06