The Deputy General Counsel will oversee daytoday legal operations, including contract development and negotiation, claims management, enforcement of payment rights, and dispute resolution. This person will report to the General Counsel and work closely with executive leadership and operational teams to identify and minimize risk, ensure compliance with regulatory requirement and internal processes and procedures, and support strategic business initiatives. The ideal candidate is businessoriented, solutiondriven, and able to manage a broad range of legal matters in a fastpaced environment.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage complex construction legal mattersReview, negotiate, and manage a high volume of commercial contractsPartner with internal stakeholders to ensure contractual terms align with business and project objectivesMonitor and manage early claims, including identifying potential risks and recommending strategies for mitigationIdentify and mitigate contractual risks and ensure compliance with policies and applicable lawsIdentify potential legal risks and work proactively with internal departments to mitigate themSupport dispute resolution, claims management, and coordination with external counsel if neededAdvise on employment law, real estate, corporate structure, IP matters, and other general legal topics as they ariseQualifications:
J.D. degree from an accredited law schoolActive license to practice law in Florida, or ability to qualify as Authorized House CounselBoard certification in construction law strongly preferred8+ years of experience, with an emphasis in constructionAbility to balance legal risk with business objectivesExcellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skillsSalary:
Dependent upon experiencePerformance BonusBenefits/Perks:
Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, and a 401k Match ProgramPaid Time OffAbout GMF Steel Group:
GMF Steel Group is an Inc 5000 company and one of the fastest growing Steel firms in the Southeastern US.GMF Steel Group is headquartered in Lakeland, Florida with offices in Tampa, Panama City, and Concord, NC.GMF Steel Group is in Lakeland, Florida and produces over 20,000 tons of Structural Steel annually with the latest BIM fabrication technology.GMF Steel Group services the Southeastern US and Gulf Coast with over 300 employees across 4 offices.GMF Steel Group core sectors of the Structural Steel market include Amusement Parks, Sports Arenas, Office, Education, Health Care, Hospitality, Retail, and Light and Heavy Industrial projects.GMF incorporates the latest technology through Building Information Modeling (BIM) to integrate all facets of Steel Construction and 4-D modeling.GMF Steel Group is an AISC Certified Fabricator and Erector.GMF Steel Group takes pride in recruiting and developing the best talent through education of the latest technology and best practices. Read LessThe Deputy General Counsel will oversee daytoday legal operations, including contract development and negotiation, claims management, enforcement of payment rights, and dispute resolution. This person will report to the General Counsel and work closely with executive leadership and operational teams to identify and minimize risk, ensure compliance with regulatory requirement and internal processes and procedures, and support strategic business initiatives. The ideal candidate is businessoriented, solutiondriven, and able to manage a broad range of legal matters in a fastpaced environment.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage complex construction legal mattersReview, negotiate, and manage a high volume of commercial contractsPartner with internal stakeholders to ensure contractual terms align with business and project objectivesMonitor and manage early claims, including identifying potential risks and recommending strategies for mitigationIdentify and mitigate contractual risks and ensure compliance with policies and applicable lawsIdentify potential legal risks and work proactively with internal departments to mitigate themSupport dispute resolution, claims management, and coordination with external counsel if neededAdvise on employment law, real estate, corporate structure, IP matters, and other general legal topics as they ariseQualifications:
J.D. degree from an accredited law schoolActive license to practice law in Florida, or ability to qualify as Authorized House CounselBoard certification in construction law strongly preferred8+ years of experience, with an emphasis in constructionAbility to balance legal risk with business objectivesExcellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skillsSalary:
Dependent upon experiencePerformance BonusBenefits/Perks:
Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, and a 401k Match ProgramPaid Time OffAbout GMF Steel Group:
GMF Steel Group is an Inc 5000 company and one of the fastest growing Steel firms in the Southeastern US.GMF Steel Group is headquartered in Lakeland, Florida with offices in Tampa, Panama City, and Concord, NC.GMF Steel Group is in Lakeland, Florida and produces over 20,000 tons of Structural Steel annually with the latest BIM fabrication technology.GMF Steel Group services the Southeastern US and Gulf Coast with over 300 employees across 4 offices.GMF Steel Group core sectors of the Structural Steel market include Amusement Parks, Sports Arenas, Office, Education, Health Care, Hospitality, Retail, and Light and Heavy Industrial projects.GMF incorporates the latest technology through Building Information Modeling (BIM) to integrate all facets of Steel Construction and 4-D modeling.GMF Steel Group is an AISC Certified Fabricator and Erector.GMF Steel Group takes pride in recruiting and developing the best talent through education of the latest technology and best practices. Read Less