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About the Role
Leads the identification, assessment, and communication of complex legal risks to enable informed decision-making and safeguard organizational interests. Advises leadership and cross-functional teams on legal and contractual matters and risk mitigation strategies that align with organizational objectives and values. Oversees the resolution of risk-related matters, ensuring consistency in approach and alignment with risk tolerance and professional standards. Anticipates emerging risks and implements proactive measures to reduce legal exposure and support effective, timely resolution of potential issues.
Responsibilities
- Monitors the evaluation and management of significant risks, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and risk appetite.
- Advises leadership on the potential impact of risks and recommends actionable mitigation plans to support successful outcomes.
- Leads the identification and resolution of standard and complex risk issues, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to address risks and escalate key issues.
- Implements risk management policies, guidance, procedures, and training programs to enhance consistency and effectiveness.
- Manages and develops other Risk Counsel and/or Subcontract Managers, ensuring consistent practices and quality of work.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to embed risk management practices into business processes.
- Reviews contracts and advises leaders and teams on contractual rights, obligations, and potential risks, providing actionable recommendations.
Requirements
- 8-10 years of experience in risk management, legal counsel, or a related field required.
- Experience in a combination of law firm and in-house counsel preferred.
- State Bar License required.
Experience Level
- 8-10 years
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree
Salary/Compensations
- $134,000-$171,000
About the Company
- DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets.
- Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
- Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future.
- Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen.
- We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.