Attorney

Responsibilities

• Provide regular and ongoing legal advice and comprehensive oversight of legal matters for the Company and its Districts.
• Review, negotiate, and draft complex construction contracts, including EPC, design-build, and joint venture agreements.
• Manage major commercial litigation and disputes, performing initial case assessments and risk evaluations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to mitigate legal risks.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and internal resources to resolve claims and disputes.
• Develop and deliver legal training to the broader organization.
• Lead strategic management of assigned legal matters in collaboration with senior leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of transactional, corporate, and/or litigation experience.
• Experience working within a large law firm or an in-house legal department.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Active attorney license.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to interact with C-Suite executives.
• Ability to work onsite in Omaha, NE or Lenexa, KS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in construction law, government contracts, government investigations, environmental law, or labor law.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents.
• Retirement plans with company matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life and disability insurance.

About the Company

Kiewit is a leading construction and engineering organization with massive operations spanning the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We work on some of the most important and high-profile infrastructure projects in North America, improving and connecting communities through dependable energy, safe transportation, and clean water.