Associate General Counsel at MWH in Broomfield, CO

Job description

• MWH Constructors is seeking an experienced construction attorney to join our legal team as Associate General Counsel. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this highly visible role will take a hands-on lead in managing construction disputes, claims, and litigation arising from MWH’s complex water, wastewater, and heavy civil infrastructure projects across the United States.
• The Associate General Counsel will work closely with executive leadership, project teams, and external partners to develop practical legal strategies, assess and mitigate risk, and protect the company’s interests. This is an opportunity for an attorney with deep construction litigation experience to transition into an influential in-house role, gain direct exposure to the business, and make an immediate impact on some of the nation’s most critical infrastructure projects.
• This position is based at MWH’s corporate headquarters in Broomfield, Colorado, and requires full-time onsite work.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction claims, disputes, and litigation arising from MWH’s water, wastewater, and heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Take a hands-on role in developing case strategy, evaluating risk, and driving matters toward practical, business-focused resolutions.
• Manage day-to-day litigation activities, including discovery, document collection and review, witness preparation, legal research, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, mediation statements, settlement agreements, claim demands and responses, and other litigation-related documents.
• Select, engage, and oversee outside counsel, including managing strategy, performance, budgets, and legal spend.
• Partner directly with project teams and operational leadership to assess claims and disputes, advise on risk, and develop strategies that protect the company’s legal and business interests.
• Advise the General Counsel, executive leadership, and project management teams on litigation exposure, claims strategy, and other complex legal matters.
• Provide practical legal counsel regarding construction contracts, project execution, commercial matters, risk management, and regulatory compliance, particularly as these issues relate to claims and disputes.
• Draft, review, analyze, and negotiate construction and commercial agreements as needed, with an emphasis on clear, practical solutions that support business objectives.
• Support corporate departments on legal and compliance matters and help ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Develop a strong understanding of MWH’s operations and projects to identify legal risks proactively and provide timely, solutions-oriented guidance.
• Perform other legal responsibilities and strategic initiatives as assigned by the General Counsel.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar and the ability to obtain any authorization necessary to practice in Colorado.
• Minimum six years of relevant legal experience, with substantial hands-on experience managing construction claims, disputes, and litigation.
• Experience representing clients in the construction, engineering, heavy civil, infrastructure, or related industries, either in private practice or an in-house legal environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop litigation and claims strategy, evaluate legal and commercial risk, manage discovery, draft substantive legal documents, and drive matters toward resolution.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, analytical, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice to executive leadership, project teams, and other internal stakeholders.
• Sound judgment and the ability to make timely decisions based on available facts, applicable law, business objectives, and risk considerations.
• Self-directed and results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple complex matters, establish priorities, and meet deadlines with limited oversight.
• Collaborative and approachable working style, with the ability to build trusted relationships across legal, operational, and executive teams.
• Willingness and ability to work full-time onsite at MWH’s corporate headquarters in Broomfield, Colorado.
• Active membership in good standing with the Colorado Bar.
• Experience representing general contractors or construction managers in complex construction claims and disputes.
• Experience with heavy civil, water, wastewater, public works, or other large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Significant hands-on experience managing litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute-resolution proceedings, including direct responsibility for strategy and substantive legal work.
• Experience handling claims involving delay, disruption, differing site conditions, design issues, change orders, payment disputes, defective work, or subcontractors.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts, project delivery methods, risk allocation, insurance, surety and bonding matters, and contract administration.
• Prior in-house experience or demonstrated ability to operate effectively as a practical, commercially minded business partner.

Skills

Required

• Legal research
• Legal writing
• Negotiation
• Analytical skills
• Oral communication
• Litigation management
• Discovery management
• Drafting legal documents
• Risk assessment
• Strategic thinking
• Decision-making
• Time management

Preferred

• Prior in-house experience

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program
• The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 depending on experience.