Ryan Companies US
Senior Construction Attorney
Minneapolis · Senior
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About the role
- Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a Senior Construction Attorney in its Minneapolis office.
- This position will focus on managing risk, negotiating and drafting complex construction contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, supporting project teams in delivering projects successfully and managing claims and litigation.
Responsibilities
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation: draft, review, and negotiate owner construction contracts, design agreements, subcontracts, development agreements, and related documents.
- Partner with project teams, development teams, and executives to align risk management strategies with business objectives.
- Support compliance with safety, environmental, and labor laws throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain contract templates and best practices.
- Manage and oversee construction litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution claims and processes.
- Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate has strong experience in construction law, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions in a fast-paced environment.
- To be successful in this role you must have:
- A juris doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school is required.
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts (AIA, Consensus Docs, custom agreements).
- Prior law firm experience with a construction law practice or in-house counsel experience at a construction or development company.
- If recruitment services are required, we will reach out directly to agencies on our approved vendor list.
Skills
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
Compensation
- The base pay range is $220,000 - $250,000 annually.
- The salary may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission and/or an incentive program.
- Competitive Salary
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Retirement and Savings Benefits
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
- Family Planning & Parenting Benefits
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
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