Title:  Counsel

Who We Are

As a publicly traded company (NYSE: CTRI) with $3 billion in revenue, Centuri leads the way in utility and energy infrastructure across North America. What sets us apart is our local agility, resources to scale, and comprehensive solutions for a dynamic energy market.
 
Whether in the field or providing essential behind the scenes support, Centuri offers professional growth opportunities where you can thrive and make a difference. Join a culture where safety, sustainability, and teamwork come first, with training and benefits that truly care for your well-being.

As a member of Centuri’s Office of the General Counsel, you will support all business units and subsidiaries by providing leadership and direction that will mitigate the Company’s exposure in the context of legal issues and compliance requirements. You will report to the Associate General Counsel, Senior Director of Contract Administration. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with a litigation or dispute resolution background who is interested in expanding their experience. The candiate will be located in Phoenix, Houston, Chicago (Naperville), or VA (Manassas) and follows a hybrid work schedule.

What You'll Do

•    Review and analyze various contracts, agreements, and legal documents to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws
•    Draft, edit, and negotiate contracts, including subcontracts, vendor agreements, and customer contracts
•    Provide legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on contractual matters, risk management, and compliance issues
•    Serve as the internal intake for active project claims across the Company's subsidiaries.
•    Review and analyze project documentation relevant to claims — contracts, change orders, daily reports, schedules, correspondence, and pay applications — to assess merits, exposure, and defenses.
•    Draft, issue, and respond to demand letters, notices, and related claim correspondence across all claim types.
•    Partner with Risk Management to oversee insured litigation, including tendering claims coordinating with insurer-appointed defense counsel.
•    Manage and direct outside counsel on non-insured litigation, including setting strategy, controlling budgets, and holding counsel accountable to case milestones.
•    Appear at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials on behalf of the Company and its subsidiaries.
•    Prepare and support fact and corporate witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trial.
•    Identify recurring claim trends and root causes, and surface recommendations to mitigate future exposure.
•    Perform legal research concerning miscellaneous legal issues in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address legal concerns and ensure business objectives are met
•    Conduct due diligence on legal issues related to potential business transactions and partnerships
•    Stay updated on relevant laws and industry regulations affecting the company's operations
•    Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership

What You'll Have

•    Juris Doctorate degree is required
•    4 years of experience as a practicing attorney in a law firm setting 
•    Litigation experience handling claims or disputes from intake through resolution, ideally in construction, infrastructure, or a related industry.
•    Contract review, drafting and negotiation experience
•    Familiarity reviewing and analyzing project and contract documentation to evaluate claim merits and exposure
•    Experience drafting demand letters and substantive claim correspondence
•    Courtroom and hearing experience, including witness preparation.
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage a high volume of matters independently.
•    Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
•    Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What You'll Get

• Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401K w/ Company Match
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays 
• Potential Bonus Opportunities 
• Career Development Opportunities 
• Employee Discounts 
• Weekly Payroll

Work Environment

•    Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment
•    Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary, with little or no notice
•    Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing
•    Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments
•    Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

Legal Stuff

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

Our Commitment to Opportunity

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.  Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Centuri Group and our subsidiaries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!