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At Graham, one of North America’s largest general contractors, we don’t just build projects, we enable the systems and services that make construction possible. As part of our Corporate Services team, you’ll support impactful work across the region through expertise in HR Advisory, Communications, Supply Chain, Finance, and more.

Here, your work has purpose. Your growth is supported. And your impact is lasting.

Join a team that builds with commitment, reliability, and integrity. Apply today and help us build what matters.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Graham is seeking a high-performing U.S. construction lawyer to join its fast-paced and dynamic in-house legal team. Reporting to the U.S. General Counsel, this role provides pragmatic, business-oriented legal support to operations and corporate services across the United States. This position offers significant responsibility, direct engagement with senior leadership, and the opportunity to influence risk, strategy, and outcomes across complex, high-value construction projects.  Graham’s U.S. operations are growing significantly and this position provides a unique opportunity to support Graham’s expanded operations in the U.S.
The role primarily supports operations in California, Colorado, Washington, Nebraska and other western states, and requires the ability and willingness to occasionally travel, including travel to Canada.
You will play a key role in shaping contract strategy, managing dispute risk, and supporting major projects across Graham’s U.S. operations.

As Legal Counsel at Graham, you will:

• Advise operations and corporate services on construction claims, disputes, and risk mitigation strategies
• Lead dispute resolution matters, including coordination with external counsel
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide clear, practical, solutions-oriented legal advice aligned with business objectives
• Support corporate services functions, including insurance/risk management, finance, real estate, and supply chain
• Contribute to development of contract templates, policies, and best practices
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (CA, WA, CO, or NE preferred)
• 3–5+ years of high-quality construction law experience in private practice or in-house with a contractor or engineering firm
• Experience handling construction disputes, including claims development, defense, and resolution
• Familiarity with construction insurance, bonding, and coverage issues
• Strong working knowledge of construction contracts and delivery models (design-build, CMAR, design-bid-build)
• Experience advising on entitlement and quantum issues
• Exposure to U.S. employment law (preferred)
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including required travel to Canada.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: 150k-180k. Placement within the range based on experience, qualifications, and market consideration.
• Opportunity for ownership and increased income through dividends and share equity increases
• Sharing of annual profits paid out in bonuses
• Excellent Health & Dental benefits plan, Life insurance, AD&D. LTD and Flex Plan
• 401(k) savings plan with employer matching upon eligibility
• 12 paid holidays a year
• 3 to 5 weeks of vacation per year, with credit for prior industry experience
• Professional and career development opportunities

Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

Applications will only be accepted as online submissions through the Graham website.
Applicants with disabilities will be accommodated if you are unable to apply online.

Please, no unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you.