Title: General Counsel

Department: Executive

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: President/CEO

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Division: Corporate

Position Summary:

The General Counsel at Muth Electric is responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of the company's operations. This role provides strategic legal advice to senior management, ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and manages risk across various areas, including contracts, employment, construction law, and regulatory compliance. The position supports business objectives while protecting the company's legal interests. This position has shared responsibility for other Muth family owned companies.

Position Responsibilities:

• Contract Review & Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate all construction contracts.
• Subcontractor and Supplier Risk Management: Collaborate with subcontractors and suppliers to review terms and mitigate risks.
• Legal Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks.
• Insurance strategy: Advise on insurance needs, coverage, and claims to manage risk and protect company assets.
• Litigation Management: Oversee legal disputes and manage external counsel.
• Corporate Governance: Advise on internal policies and entity management.
• Employment Law: Advise on HR matters and labor law.
• Real Estate & Property: Handle legal aspects of property and leases.
• Regulatory Matters: Ensure licensing and regulatory compliance.
• Training & Education: Educate leadership on legal and compliance topics.

Essential skills and experience:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law.
• 5+ years of legal experience; construction law preferred.
• Strong knowledge of contract, employment, and regulatory law.
• High integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Experience in construction or skilled trades industry.
• Familiarity with prevailing wage, lien laws, and bid protests.
• Strong external counsel and legal budget management.

Education/Experience:

Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school, active license to practice law required. 5+ years of legal experience with emphasis on construction law is preferred.

About the Organization:

 For over 50 years, Muth Electric Inc. has been building a reputation as a leader in the electrical construction and service field. We pride ourselves in our philosophy…do the absolute best in any job. We believe in offering our employees the most current knowledge, training, and tools to become a highly-skilled professional that delivers outstanding customer service. Many exciting, challenging, and rewarding opportunities await you today! 

EOE Statement:  

Muth Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

This application is active for 30 days. (Apprentice applications maintained for 2 years.)

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