Located in Nampa, ID
Pay: $145-200K
Job Full Description
Express Employment is seeking an in-house legal counsel for a leading civil construction company. Job duties include:
- Serving as key advisor to leadership, providing legal guidance across contracts, risk management, compliance, and dispute resolution within the construction industry
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of construction-related agreements, including subcontracts, vendor agreements, client contracts, and NDAs
- Advising on contract interpretation, risk allocation, and dispute avoidance strategies
- Identifying legal risks and developing practical solutions to minimize exposure
- Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Idaho-specific construction laws
- Supporting insurance claims, bonding matters, and lien rights
- Managing and resolving disputes with clients, subcontractors, and vendors
- Coordinating with outside counsel on litigation, arbitration, or mediation as needed
- Assisting in claims preparation and defense
- Advising leadership on business decisions, policies, and legal implications
- Supporting employment-related matters in collaboration with HR
- Maintaining corporate governance and documentation
- Developing internal policies and best practices for contract and legal processes
- Providing guidance and training to project managers and leadership on legal topics
Qualifications:
- Experience in construction law, contract negotiation, liens, and dispute resolution
- Proactive approach to mitigating legal risks while supporting business objectives
- JD from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in Idaho
- 5+ years of legal experience, preferably in construction or real estate industry
- Experience working with contractors, developers, or infrastructure projects is preferred
- Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills
- Practical, solutions-oriented legal approach
- Ability to operate independently and as a strategic partner to leadership
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of integrity and sound judgment
Other details:
- Salary is $145-200K DOE
- Direct hire
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Flexible scheduling options (when applicable)
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- Opportunity to play a key role in a growing company with long-term advancement potential
If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please call or text “legal counsel” to (208) 343-7552 and or email a resume to emily.german@expresspros.com.
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Boise, ID
2321
9390 West Overland Road
Boise, ID 83709
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