Associate Counsel

DPR Construction

Associate Counsel providing legal support on insurance and construction contracts for DPR Construction. Collaborating with various teams to draft, negotiate contracts and manage risk.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeSilicon Valley • Arizona, California, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $134,000 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist DPR teams in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating Owner contracts, subcontracts, professional services agreements, and supply agreements
Serve as a backup resource to DPR’s contracting counsel team
Advise DPR teams on corporate insurance and surety programs
Review client-provided builder’s risk, Owner Controlled Insurance Programs
Partner with operations teams and legal colleagues to develop practical solutions for managing contract risk
Prepare guidance, training materials, and educational content for DPR teams on insurance-related issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law degree from an accredited law school
At least 3-5 years of experience representing owners, contractors, and/or subcontractors in negotiating construction contracts
Working knowledge of construction industry-related insurance, including builder’s risk, general liability
Experience reviewing and negotiating a wide range of construction contract provisions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Contract DraftingContract ReviewNegotiation SkillsInsurance Program AdvisoryConstruction Contract Provisions

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdvisory SkillsProblem-Solving