Senior Counsel, Litigation

About the Company

Market-leading provider of building materials, construction products & infrastructure solutions

Industry
Building Materials

Type
Privately Held, Private Equity-backed

Founded
1970

Employees
10,001

Categories

• Building Materials
• B2B
• E-commerce
• Building Products
• Distribution
• Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Industrials & Manufacturing
• Highway Construction
• Roofing
• Infrastructure
• Commercial Construction
• Gypsum
• Nonmetallic Mineral Manufacturing

Specialties

• Building materials
• Building products
• Building solutions
• and Construction

Business Classifications

• B2B

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Senior Counsel with a focus on litigation to join its legal department. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of legal matters, including but not limited to, partnering with the company's operating entities to manage claims and lawsuits, reviewing and negotiating contracts, and collaborating to identify and prevent potential legal issues. This hands-on role requires a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, a license to practice law, and at least three years of experience in construction law or general litigation. The Senior Counsel will also be expected to manage relationships with external legal advisors, control costs, and ensure that the company's legal practices align with the best-in-class standards.Applicants for the Senior Counsel position at the company should possess strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision. The role demands a high level of personal accountability, the ability to make sound legal decisions, and a history of formulating creative solutions to commercial problems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in litigation management, a strong understanding of the legal issues affecting the construction industry, and the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization. A proactive, adaptable, and hands-on attitude is essential, as is the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Hiring Manager Title
Associate General Counsel of CRH Americas, Inc.

Travel Percent
30%

Functions

• Legal