Corporate Counsel
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1900, Curtis Street, Central Business District, Denver, Colorado, 80225, United States
Build What Matters. Build Your Future.
Catamount builds the spaces communities depend on every day. From distribution centers that keep goods moving and medical facilities that provide critical care, to housing, restaurants, and fire stations serving local neighborhoods, our work supports real life. As a best-in-class, 100% employee-owned general contractor with a national reach, we complete projects across diverse markets and regions. This diversity empowers us, keeps our teams moving forward, and creates long-term opportunities for the people shaping our company.
Why Choose Catamount?
We're financially stable, growing, and built for the long haul. Our extensive national backlog and diverse project types provide stability, momentum, and opportunities. At Catamount, careers advance. Employee-owners can grow, move between project types and markets, and build long-term careers without starting over. Teams are carefully staffed, work-life balance is prioritized, and our people are seen as long-term assets.
About the Role
The Corporate Counsel role serves as a key partner to executive leadership and regional teams, providing legal support across Catamount's operations. This position focuses on reducing enterprise risk, managing claims and compliance, standardizing legal practices, and providing practical guidance that enables leaders to focus on project acquisition, execution, and people development. The role emphasizes strong judgment, contract expertise, and the ability to navigate complex construction-related legal matters while building trusted relationships across the organization.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- A culture that develops leaders: Grow alongside experienced mentors in an environment rooted in accountability, trust, and shared success.
- Work that builds careers: With projects spanning multiple markets, you'll have opportunities to grow, specialize, and evolve as your career goals take shape.
- 100% employee-owned: Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) aligns our employee-owners with our mission. When Catamount succeeds, employee-owners share that success.
- Benefits that support everyday life: Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); a 401(k); an ESOP; a generous VacationFlex program; paid sick time; and optional programs such as pet insurance and AFLAC accident, critical illness, and hospital policies.
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace
Catamount Constructors, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1900, Curtis Street, Central Business District, Denver, Colorado, 80225, United States
Denver, Colorado
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDraft, review, redline, and negotiate prime contracts with project owners
- check_circleManage the full contract lifecycle from initial draft through execution and fulfillment
- check_circleAdvise internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, risk provisions, and indemnity clauses
- check_circleNegotiate Master Subcontract Agreements and Work Authorizations with trade partners
- check_circleReview and advise on Professional Services Agreements with architects and engineers
- check_circleManage and resolve contract disputes including negotiation of settlements and enforcement
- check_circleCoordinate with insurance carriers on insured claims including construction defect matters
- check_circleProvide legal counsel to executive leadership on employment-related matters and investigations
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Requirements
- verifiedJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- verifiedActive bar admission in at least one U.S. state
- verified8 years of relevant legal experience
- verifiedLitigation experience
- verifiedExperience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts
Nice to Have
Active bar admission in good standing in Colorado, Texas, and/or Georgia; construction or AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry experience; familiarity with corporate governance and HR/employment matters.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleLife insurance coveragecheck_circleShort- and long-term disability coveragecheck_circleEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401(k) retirement plan
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Juris Doctor, Bar Admission, Litigation, Aia Contracts, Consensusdocs Contracts, Corporate Governance, Employment Matters, Anti-Kickback Statutes, Construction Contracts, Msa.
Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school is required..
Frequently asked questions about Corporate Counsel at Catamount Constructors
What does a Corporate Counsel at Catamount Constructors do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Corporate Counsel at Catamount Constructors will draft, review, redline, and negotiate prime contracts with project owners; manage the full contract lifecycle from initial draft through execution and fulfillment; advise internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, risk provisions, and indemnity clauses; and negotiate master subcontract agreements and work authorizations with trade partners.
What are the requirements for this Corporate Counsel role?expand_more
To qualify for the Corporate Counsel at Catamount Constructors position, applicants should have: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; Active bar admission in at least one U.S. state; 8 years of relevant legal experience; Litigation experience; and Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts.
Where is the Corporate Counsel role at Catamount Constructors located?expand_more
Corporate Counsel at Catamount Constructors is based in 1900, Curtis Street, Central Business District, Denver, Colorado, 80225, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Corporate Counsel job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Catamount Constructors has listed this Corporate Counsel role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Corporate Counsel role?expand_more
Corporate Counsel at Catamount Constructors typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
What skills do you need for the Corporate Counsel role at Catamount Constructors?expand_more
Key skills for Corporate Counsel at Catamount Constructors include Juris Doctor; Bar Admission; Litigation; Aia Contracts; Consensusdocs Contracts; Corporate Governance; Employment Matters; and Anti-Kickback Statutes.
What education is required for Corporate Counsel at Catamount Constructors?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school is required..
What category does the Corporate Counsel role belong to?expand_more
Corporate Counsel at Catamount Constructors is part of the legal job category on Recrutus.
About Catamount Constructors
Catamount Constructors, headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, is a construction firm specializing in construction management and general contracting services across the United States. With over 28 years of industry experience, the company operates as a 100% employee-owned organization. It has been recognized on Engineering News Record's 'Top 400 National Contractors' list for eighteen consecutive years. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services including design-build, sustainable construction, cost estimating, conceptual budgeting, scheduling, and value engineering for owners and developers.
Catamount maintains a national footprint with offices located in Atlanta, Georgia; Denver, Colorado; San Antonio, Texas; Savannah, Georgia; and Tampa, Florida. The organization serves clients throughout the U.S., focusing on long-term partnerships that extend from initial project concepts through final closeout. This approach has resulted in a high client retention rate, with approximately 80% of clients returning for future projects.
The company culture emphasizes shared success among employee-owners, clients, partners, and subcontractors. This internal structure fosters an environment where leadership development is prioritized at every level. The focus remains on enabling individuals to improve the organization and their professional capabilities while delivering quality construction solutions.
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