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The Walsh Group Contract Manager in Dallas, Texas
Overview
The Walsh Group is currently seeking a Contract Manager for our Aviation Division in Dallas, TX.
As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.
There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:
Challenging, complex work
Creative and innovative problem-solving environment
Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
Opportunities for growth, training, and development
Flexibility in career path & progression
Opportunities to work and live all over the United States
Responsibilities
Contract Manager will serve as a general legal resource for a project or multiple projects within a region and employees, which will result in exposure to a wide variety of interesting legal topics and challenges while providing hands-on advice, counsel and support. Legal areas and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and advise management on recent changes in laws and regulations that impact the company.
Transactional contract responsibility to review, comment, revise and negotiate complex commercial construction contracts. Such responsibilities include underwriting the contract documents, risk assessment, preparing comments and questions to the client and working closely with the project team and our partners to adequately address and mitigate risk and cost.
Draft and negotiate necessary contractual agreements to support operations, including joint venture agreements, design subcontract agreements, and teaming agreements.
Third Party contract administration including subcontract and purchase order term review and negotiation.
Provide advice and counsel to operational staff regarding project performance issues, including but not limited to subcontractor default, bond and mechanic lien claims, owner claims, contract compliance and development of claims as needed.
Review and advise on proposed lease agreements, vendor agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
Monitor and oversee all pending litigation including but not limited to subcontractor litigation, wrongful termination, and contract litigation.
Perform other job functions as are necessary and may be assigned to support the legal needs of the company.
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
2-5 years of practical relevant experience
Admission to a state bar
Construction and transactional experience preferred
Highly developed written and oral communication skills
Ability to assess potential risks, benefits, and consequences of decisions, balancing legal and practical business considerations
Willingness to accept greater responsibility and challenge existing process
Strong desire to acquire new skills
Travel as necessary to attend meetings, conduct trainings, audits and investigations
Required to work in-person at one of the regional project offices
The Walsh Group offers competitive wages and benefits, including:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Generous Vacation Time & Paid US Holidays
Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commuter Benefits Program
Maternity Leave Policy
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Term Life and AD&D Insurance
If hired by The Walsh Group, you must be in compliance with your employment location’s COVID-19 related requirements, if any.
The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or hr@walshgroup.com .
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran
Job Locations US-TX-Dallas
Requisition ID 2024-12079
Position Type Experienced - Full-Time
Category Legal
Division Building