Top 16 General counsel Jobs in Overland Park Ks

Regional General Counsel
JE Dunn —Kansas City, MO
- Email
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- Background check
- Writing skills
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Airshare —Overland Park, KS
- Full-time
- 5 years
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Design Group —Kansas City, KS
- Full-time
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- 5 years
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QTS Data Centers —Overland Park, KS
- Email
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- 5 years
- Wellness program
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Assistant General Counsel - IT & Privacy
The University of Kansas Health System —Kansas City, KS
- Full-time
- Hospital
- HIPAA
- Analysis skills
Senior Counsel, Incident Investigation and Litigation Management
Tallgrass Energy —Leawood, KS
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Analysis skills
Associate General Counsel, Director - Real Estate
QTS Data Centers —Overland Park, KS
- Email
- Microsoft Excel
- 6 years
- Microsoft Outlook
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Senior Counsel - Supply Chain
Black & Veatch Family of Companies —Overland Park, KS
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
Senior Counsel - Litigation
Highmark Health —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- HIPAA
- Office
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Senior Counsel, Global Labor & Employment
EVERSANA —Overland Park, KS
- $215,000 - $235,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Writing skills
- HIPAA
- Office
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Associate General Counsel
Americo Financial Life and Annuity —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- 10 years
- Paid training
- Wellness program
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Senior Counsel - Administration
Missouri Attorney General —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Writing skills
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Great Lakes Ace Hardware —Overland Park, KS
- $175,000 - $225,000 a year
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Commercial
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CRB —Kansas City, MO
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- Senior level
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- Hybrid work
- 8 years
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
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Regional General Counsel

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Kansas City, MO

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Job Details

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
Driver's License
Construction industry experience
Community relationship building
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

Location:
Kansas City, MO, US, 64106

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Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

The Regional General Counsel will lead and direct the legal affairs of the region. This position will be responsible for overseeing compliance with laws and regulations and providing legal counsel to regional leadership in order to protect the Company’s interest and minimize risks. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes complex decisions on most tasks and consults Chief Legal Officer as needed.
Career Path: Chief Legal Officer
Key Role Responsibilities - Core

COUNSEL FAMILY – CORE

Provides legal support on routine matters to the region to which they are assigned.
Reviews project procurement documents and assists with proposal legal review.
Prepares draft prime contracts and subcontracts with assistance of the project team.
Provides counsel and guidance regarding transactions, programs, policies and procedures.
Researches and prepares appropriate and effective draft legal opinions, memoranda, and other documents.
Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for relevance and to help the Company prepare clear and effective policies and practices to minimize legal risk.
Assists with management of claims and litigation. Provides assistance to gather and prepare evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions.
Implements litigation hold memoranda.
Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

REGIONAL GENERAL COUNSEL

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

Serves as key lawyer/legal advisor on all major regional business transactions for the region, including contracts and joint ventures.
Leads and manages the region’s internal legal function and staff including, but not limited to, contract management, claim management, and compliance and governance.
Selects, retains, manages and evaluates all outside counsel.
Assists in the representation of the organization in court, before government agencies, in mediation, or other legal proceedings.
Participates in contract negotiations and reviews and approves contract forms and documents.
Reviews and approves advertising copy and public statements from a legal standpoint.
Oversees legal research efforts and prepares appropriate and effective legal opinions, memoranda, and other documents.
Advises on legal aspects of the region’s financing, including assessing and advising on current and future business structures and legal entities.
Manages and oversees the collection and preparation of evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions.
Assumes an influential leadership role in community and industry relationship building through networking, representing the organization on boards and serving as the face of the organization to help promote the interests of the Company.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to perform work accurately, completely and in a timely manner
Communication skills, verbal and written – Advanced
Ability to prepare and conduct effective presentations - Advanced
Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
Proficiency in MS Office with emphasis on Word – Intermediate
Legal writing skills - Advanced
Ability to perform legal research - Advanced
Thorough knowledge of MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), WBE (Women’s Business Enterprise), and SBA (Small Business Administration) regulations
Thorough knowledge of corporate risk management policies
Ability to understand business accounting principles - Intermediate
Proficiency in required construction technology
Ability to provide performance management feedback and complete evaluations
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally - Advanced
Education
Doctorate Degree - Juris Doctor (Required)
In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Experience
10+ years legal experience, practicing construction law (Required)
7+ years people management experience (Preferred)
5+ years financial management experience (Preferred)
Construction litigation with large law firm (Preferred)
In lieu of the above requirements, experience in a related practice, such as real estate, may be considered.
Working Environment
Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [email protected]

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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