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Hoffman Construction Company

<div>Build What Matters. Create What&rsquo;s Next.
Hoffman Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing builder specializing in technically complex, sustainable projects across advanced technology, mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Since 1922, we&rsquo;ve grown from entrepreneurial roots into a multi-billion-dollar, employee-owned enterprise&mdash;now a dynamic family of companies with a national presence and a legacy of excellence.
At Hoffman Construction, your potential has room to grow. Whether you're on a jobsite or in a corporate office, you&rsquo;ll be empowered to take initiative, explore new paths, and shape the future of construction. We believe in building opportunity together&mdash;by unlocking talent, inspiring innovation, and driving forward the ideas that make a difference.
Join us and benefit from:
<ul><li>Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
</li><li>Ongoing professional training and development
</li><li>Comprehensive benefits&mdash;including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.
</li><li>A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.
</li></ul>We&rsquo;re hiring across all departments. Discover your future with us.
www.hoffmancorp.com/careers .
Job Summary: The Staff Attorney will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity and performance of the Hoffman Risk Management department. They will report to the General Counsel and support In-House Associate General Counsel with contract-related needs and some claim handing of Hoffman Construction and its affiliates. The Staff Attorney will drive issue resolution, noting system improvement opportunities throughout while maintaining a desire to learn the &ldquo;why&rdquo; behind the current structure and established processes.
Essential Responsibilities:
<div>Contract Management
<ul><li>Review proposed client contracts, identifying deviations from the company&rsquo;s standards.
</li><li>Assist in codifying Contracting Standards.
</li><li>Prepare detailed abstracts summarizing key notice and other provisions in client contracts.
</li><li>Track and update client contracts to support project management contract administration.
</li><li>Support the review, negotiation, and administration of contracts, including construction contracts, vendor contracts, subcontractor agreements, and other legal documents.
</li><li>Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, monitor contract performance, and assist with the management of any contract disputes.
</li></ul>Risk Management
<ul><li>Identify relevant industry regulations, precedents, and best practices as they pertain to company legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
</li><li>Ensure documents, contracts, and agreements are accurate, enforceable, and protect the company&rsquo;s interests.
</li><li>Perform data analysis to proactively support claims identification and management to mitigate potential legal risk.
</li><li>Support e-discovery and other litigation-related discovery activities.
</li></ul>Advisory
<ul><li>Assist with training, especially with respect to subcontracting.
</li><li>Collaborate with construction project teams in contract and subcontract administration.
</li></ul>Qualifications:
</div>Professional Experience and Education
<ul><li>Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
</li><li>Admission to a state bar and in good standing to obtain in-house admission/certification.
</li><li>Ability to obtain admission to the Oregon state bar
</li><li>At least three (3+) years of working experience in construction law or a related field at a law firm preferred.
</li></ul>Position Related Competencies
<ul><li>Action Oriented &ndash; Readily takes appropriate action, seizes new opportunities, and will take on new tasks and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
</li><li>Communicates Effectively &ndash; The ability to develop and deliver clear, audience-appropriate written and oral communications, across all levels, functions, and demographics.
</li><li>Actively and attentively listens to others, encouraging collaboration, and building relationships through respectful communication.
</li><li>Interpersonal Savvy &ndash; Relates and builds rapport with diverse groups of people, always acting with diplomacy and tact.
</li><li>Instills Trust &ndash; Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, authenticity, and by following through on commitments and maintaining confidentiality.
</li><li>Manages Complexity &ndash; Can make sense of complex, high-quantity data by asking the right questions to uncover the root cause of an issue.
</li><li>Being Resilient &ndash; Effectively handles and manages setbacks, adversity, or crises, growing from difficult experiences.
</li></ul>Physical and Mental Requirements:
<ul><li>Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is a combination of being stationary and moving about the work location.
</li><li>Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on active construction sites.
</li><li>Must be able to climb stairs, to ascend and descend ladders, scaffold, inspect confined or underground spaces.
</li><li>Hands/Arms: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. Frequently operates machinery and will use hand/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, and position materials.
</li><li>Sight: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment. Must be able to safely operate a vehicle with a valid driver&rsquo;s license. The work is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading print and digital documents.
</li><li>Hearing: Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment more than 75% of the time. Must be able to wear hearing protection, as necessary. Often required to communicate with customers and co-workers in an office setting and on the job site.
</li><li>Speech: Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English.
</li><li>Lift/Carry: Must have the ability to lift or manipulate fifty pounds to a height of three feet and carry or push it 50-100 feet.
</li><li>Bending/Twisting: Frequent.
</li><li>Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Must be able to regularly position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position for purpose of examining project work.
</li><li>Must be able to physically access all areas and levels of construction site for work progress review.
</li><li>Work schedule must be flexible to allow for extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.
</li><li>Must use independent judgment, organizational and critical thinking skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.
</li></ul>Application review will consider without limitation the following criteria: qualifications, education, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Construction. Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.
Hoffman Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job. Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.
**Please note, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.**
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