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About HME

For nearly 30 years, HME has provided structural steel design, fabrication, and erection for jobsites across America. We continue to champion innovation, invest in cutting-edge technology, and expand our capabilities and team. We offer a range of careers in our shops, offices, and on our jobsites. We are looking for skilled individuals who take pride in their work, have a strong work ethic, and are driven to succeed.

The Haas Group

The Haas Group is a powerhouse of six companies and fourteen divisions with shops based in Topeka, Kansas, and five offices across three states. With over 700 employees and growing, we’re leaders in structural steel, precision machining, heavy equipment rentals, commercial doors and hardware, engineered railing and ladder systems, and powersports. Together, our size and diversity create real opportunities—we are a launchpad for growth, success, and long-term career advancement.

Benefits

A career at the Haas Group offers more than just a competitive salary. You’ll have opportunities for on-the-job training and career growth.

• 100% Paid Health Insurance for You & Your Family OR $2/hr. Health Insurance Differential
• Competitive & Weekly Pay
• Unmatched Shift Differentials
• Company Bonuses
• 401(k) Plan + Company Match
• Exclusive Investment Opportunities
• Paid Time-Off & Paid Holidays
• PTO Never Expires
• Family-Focused Culture
• No Layoffs in Company History
• Casual Attire
• Flexible Schedules & Multiple Shifts
• On-The-Job Training
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Other Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Gym Membership

Life at the Haas Group– Succeed. Celebrate. Repeat.

We believe hard work should be recognized and rewarded – and we do both, big time. From golf and cornhole tournaments to family events and unforgettable holiday parties, our culture is all about celebrating wins, taking care of our people, and building team camaraderie.

Get a closer look at what sets the Haas Group apart: Life at HME - HME Inc

Position Description

Contracts and Risk

• Review and negotiate major company contracts before they are signed.
• Work with project management, estimating, accounting, and operations to identify major contract risks.
• Focus on payment terms, insurance, bonding, indemnity, retainage, change orders, delays, warranty terms, and dispute language.
• Create standard contract templates and a clear contract review process.
• Help make sure large legal and financial risks are reviewed before the company is committed.

Collections and Payment Protection

• Lead the company's legal strategy for getting paid.
• Help protect the company from customers, contractors, vendors, or others that delay payment, avoid payment, back charge unfairly, or take advantage of the company.
• Work with accounting and project management on collections, payment notices, lien rights, bond claims, retainage recovery, and demand letters.
• Create a system to identify high-risk customers, bad payment behavior, and risky contract terms before work starts.
• Set internal standards for when to send notices, involve outside counsel, file liens or bond claims, and escalate disputes.

Insurance, Bonding, and Compliance

• Help leadership manage legal risk across the company.
• Work with the CFO and insurance providers on insurance requirements, claims, certificates of insurance, indemnity obligations, and coverage issues.
• Assist with bonding matters and surety requirements.
• Help with business licensing, state registrations, government contracting requirements, permits, zoning, and other compliance items.

Real Estate and Property Matters

• Support legal issues involving company-owned real estate, leased properties, tenants, landlords, zoning, permits, easements, property disputes, purchase agreements, and leases.
• Work with leadership on new facilities, expansions, property leases, property purchases, real estate acquisitions, and other real estate projects.

Employment and HR Support

• Work with HR and leadership on employee-related legal issues, including disputes, discipline, terminations, investigations, wage and hour issues, policies, non-compete or non-solicit matters, and harassment or discrimination complaints.
• Help HR improve documentation, policies, procedures, and internal controls to reduce legal risk.
• Coordinate with outside employment counsel when needed.

Corporate, Finance, Acquisitions, and Estate Planning Support

• Support ownership and leadership on corporate matters, bank loans, financing agreements, loan covenants entity structure, operating agreements, corporate records, acquisitions, estate planning, and business transactions.
• Help put together mergers and acquisitions, asset acquisitions, real estate acquisitions, and other major transactions.
• Work with ownership, accounting, tax advisors, and outside counsel on estate planning matter involving company ownership, entities, real estate, and future ownership transitions.
• Review major financing documents, lender requirements, security agreements, guarantees, and covenant obligations.
• Help make sure the company's entities are properly organized and documented.

Outside Counsel Management

• Serve as the main internal contact for outside attorneys.
• Decide when outside counsel is needed and help control legal spend.
• Track open legal matters and give leadership clear updates on risk, cost, status, and next steps.

Legal Department Setup

• Build the foundation for an internal legal department.
• Create systems for contract review, legal intake, document storage, dispute tracking, collection escalation, outside counsel management, and legal reporting.
• Train employees and managers on contract risk, claims prevention, payment protection, documentation, employment issues, and when to involve legal.
• Help decide over time whether the department needs more support, such as a contract administrator, paralegal, compliance coordinator, or additional in-house counsel.

Position Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• At least 3 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience with construction, real estate, corporate law, employment law, government contracting, commercial disputes, mergers and acquisitions, asset acquisitions, or estate planning is preferred.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating construction contracts, subcontracts, vendor agreements, leases, service agreements, purchase orders, or other business agreements.
• Strong understanding of contract risk, insurance, bonding, change orders, claims, lien rights, collections, and dispute resolution.
• Able to work directly with ownership, senior management, accounting, project managers, HR, operations, and outside counsel.
• Able to work independently and build systems from the ground up.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to explain legal issues in a practical, business-focused way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HME is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at HME is based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.