Associate Litigation Counsel - Real Estate and Commercial

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects. Associate counsel dedicated to advising and supporting multi-billion dollar Subcontract Operations/Procurement & Purchase Order Operations for Clayco and its subsidiaries,[1] having experience and knowledge of construction law, subcontracts, construction equipment and material procurement, purchase order processes and general procurement related contract matters, including negotiation of subcontracts, purchase order terms and conditions, assistance with resolution of subcontract and procurement related claims and disputes, and related matters. The ideal candidate for this position is a team player with construction law experience, proactive, a strong work ethic, willingness to learn and support company processes and procedures, exceptional problem-solving skills and is comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace. Material subcontract and supplier contracts warranties, terms and conditions Experience and familiarity with construction prime contracts and flow down of obligations to material suppliers, vendors and subcontractors. Credit application terms and conditions Assisting with any subcontract and/or purchase order related claims, meet with project teams and assist with drafting and issuance of notices and related claims investigations, assisting with processing and resolution of disputes, mediations, and / or litigation, including collecting documents, organizing team response to such matters and reviewing and responding to third party subpoena’s and discovery requests. Assisting with subcontract compliance related matters as needed. Construction law experience General understanding of subcontracts, purchase orders, and procurement contracts, including material and equipment supplier contracts Knowledge of AIA software and contract forms a plus We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs. 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1). 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5). 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3). 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3). Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance. Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more! Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location.