About the role
About the Company
RNGD is a rapidly scaling organization emerging as a nationally recognized leader in construction through our unique Renegade mindset focused on innovation, creativity, and culture. The team is made up of a highly engaged group of seasoned professionals and emerging leaders. We are creators who believe that what we build drives the growth of our cities and that to fulfill our mission, we must constantly challenge the old way of doing things. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, we thrive on building communities, building teams, building leaders, and growing the business throughout the Southeast region with offices in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Staff Attorney that will work within the Risk Management team to review, draft, and provide feedback on construction contracts, consultant agreements, leases, and insurance-related matters for the self-perform divisions of the company. This role provides legal counsel to internal teams, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation strategies are implemented. The Staff Attorney reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer.
Core Responsibilities
* Contract Management
* * Draft and negotiate construction contracts, including lease agreements, prime contracts, purchase orders, access agreements, and subcontracts for the self-perform divisions. * Establish and maintain scalable contracting processes and templates. * Ensure all contracts meet legal and compliance standards. * Prepare subcontract templates for projects to properly transfer risk to appropriate parties.
* Legal Counsel and Documentation
* * Provide legal counsel to self-perform division team members by analyzing their situation, defining their needs, and determining proper strategy and course of action, seeking guidance from the Chief Legal Officer when necessary. * Prepare legal documents such as correspondence, liens, mediation binders, delay claims, document production responses, and claims on behalf of the company. * Review legal documents from outside counsel and provide comments as needed.
* Risk and Claims Support
* * Review and make recommendations regarding risk (insurance, indemnity, and damages) of bid packages for self-perform divisions. * Collaborate with the Loss Control team, insurance team, and IRC committee to resolve claims related to property damage, third-party claims, utility line strikes, equipment damage, and other construction-related matters.
* * Attend risk meetings and maintain contractual, insurance, bonding, and risk-related action items. * Make recommendations and support the overall strategy of the Risk Management team.
* Training and Program Development * Participate in program developments and provide proactive solutions to team members. * Carry out legal duties in accordance with company policies. * Prepare and present risk management training to the self-perform division when needed.
Preferred Qualifications
* Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. * Admission to the Louisiana State Bar in good standing. * Minimum of five (5+) years of experience in construction law, insurance law, contract law, or a related field; law firm experience preferred. * Proficiency with common technological hardware and software.
Core Competencies
* RNGD Values Alignment * Exemplifies RNGD’s core values: * Renegade Mentality * Sweep Floors * Build Together * Honor Promises
* Strategic * Applies a systematic approach to managing contracts, risk, and compliance. * Identifies legal and contractual efficiencies to improve processes.
* Prudent * Accurately evaluates legal risks and anticipates potential challenges. * Ensures contracts and legal processes adhere to realistic timelines and budgets.
* Analytical * Uses facts, legal precedent, and data to provide informed legal recommendations. * Synthesizes information from multiple sources to achieve deep understanding.
* Collaborative * Builds cooperative, trusting relationships with internal teams, leadership, and external counsel. * Proactively makes oneself available to colleagues and creates opportunities for collaboration.
* Communicative * Clearly communicates complex legal issues in simple, actionable terms. * Demonstrates strong listening and negotiation skills when working with team members and external stakeholders.
RNGD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.