Senior Corporate Counsel

Heritage Construction + Materials

Indianapolis, Indiana

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Attorney, Bridge Building, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Contracts, Contract Manufacturing, Contract Negotiation, Cross-Functional, Decision Support, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Health, Environmental Law, Government Regulations, Infrastructure Construction, Legal, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Mining Industry, Negotiation Skills, OSHA, Operational Support, People Management, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Management, Real Estate, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk, Risk Management, Roadway Construction, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Team Player, Writing Skills, Zoning

LOCATION

Indianapolis, Indiana

POSTED

1 day ago

Build Your Career at Heritage Construction + Materials!

The Senior Corporate Counsel will take on a hands-on, high-impact role, collaborating with the Heritage Construction + Materials (HC+M) Legal + Compliance team and to build a legal function that delivers real solutions to our operating companies. The primary responsibilities of this role include commercial contracting, dispute resolution, and operational support for operating companies in the mining, asphalt manufacturing, road and bridge construction, and transportation infrastructure industries.

Essential Functions

Provides legal support with a high degree of autonomy, exercises sound independent judgment, and offers pragmatic legal strategies and solutions to appropriately mitigate risk
Identifies and analyzes legal issues, drafts key documents, and presents clear recommendations
Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and advises on a broad range of commercial contracts, including construction agreements (prime contracts, subcontracts, design-build contracts, alternative delivery contracts), sales agreements, services agreements, supply/vendor agreements, and transportation agreements
Advises on construction law including DOT-specific regulatory requirements, risk allocation, indemnification, and other general commercial terms
Manages dispute resolution and litigation, coordinates with claims personnel and outside counsel, and makes strategic recommendations regarding dispute and litigation strategy
Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks
Advises on environmental, health, and safety regulatory compliance, including MSHA, OSHA, and environmental permitting requirements applicable to HC+M operations
Provides legal support to compliance matters, labor and employment matters, real estate transactions and zoning, and additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Leverages legal operations software and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and overall delivery of legal support

Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company's core values, competencies, and skills.

Education Qualifications

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar admission in good standing required
Licensed to practice law in Indiana, active and in good standing

Experience Qualifications

5+ years of experience in government, law firms, in-house legal, or a combination thereof
Strong experience in independently drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements, with the ability to apply sound judgment to support effective decision-making and issue resolution
Construction or manufacturing contract experience strongly preferred, including familiarity with DOT contracts and subcontracts
Experience with health, safety, and environmental law compliance in a construction, mining, or industrial context a plus
Experience with construction litigation, labor and employment, and/or real estate transactions and zoning a plus

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates the HC+M Values
Provides independent legal solutions aligned with business objectives
Naturally collaborative and willing to mentor and provide guidance to other attorneys, paralegals, and compliance professionals
Ability to build trusted partnerships and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams while contributing to a positive team atmosphere
Ability to manage and deliver competing priorities in a dynamic, lean environment
Flexible in-house generalist who can advise on a wide range of legal topics
Effective negotiator with strong business acumen and an ability to serve as a business advisor.
Expresses a high level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Possesses effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in legal research and experienced in leveraging legal operations software and AI tools to drive efficiency and quality

About Heritage Construction + Materials

Heritage Construction + Materials (HC+M) is part of The Heritage Group, a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. HC+M has core capabilities in infrastructure building. Its collection of companies provides innovative road construction and materials services across the Midwest. HC+M companies, including Asphalt Materials, Inc., Evergreen Roadworks, The Hoosier Company, Milestone Contractors and US Aggregates, proudly employ 3,000 people at 68 locations across seven states. Learn more at www.heritagebuilds.com.

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Senior Corporate Counsel

Heritage Construction + Materials

Indianapolis, Indiana

About the Company

Heritage Construction + Materials

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