Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:51:26 +0000

Corporate Attorney

Application Deadline: 30 June 2026

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Alameda-- Headquarters

Reporting To: General Counsel

Compensation: $180,000 - $220,000 / year

Description

Stacy Witbeck is seeking a generalist in‑house attorney with strong public works experience, who thrives in the fast pace of project delivery. Those who are inspired and motivated by challenges, love learning, and that have an ownership mentality will be satisfied and appreciated here. We are a 100% employee-owned company that offers significant contributions to long-term wealth development strategies, an excellent culture based on a team driven business style, and fascinating technical projects.

Our ideal candidate is adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable rolling up their sleeves to provide practical solutions, with a background in representing the General Contractor on heavy civil projects. Typical projects range from a few million dollars to $1B+. If you enjoy being close to the work, partnering with project teams, and owning matters end‑to‑end, this role is for you. This position does not require you to bill your time.

YOU ARE

A self‑starter who enjoys translating legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance.

Practical and hands‑on—you default to ownership and solution‑building.

Able to quickly triage issues, make crisp decisions, and follow through.

Collaborative and confident.

A clear communicator with strong drafting skills and a knack for simplifying complex provisions.

COLLABORATION & GROWTH

You’ll work closely with the General Counsel, gaining visibility into high‑level strategy while getting real, hands‑on experience, learning directly in the flow of the work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Draft, negotiate, and manage construction agreements and other business contracts.

Advise project teams on contract terms and risk allocation; support procurement and contract administration.

Support early resolution of project issues.

Support operational needs across the business including forms, playbooks, and trainings.

Provide general legal counsel on corporate, commercial, real estate, compliance, and employment matters.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

REQUIREMENTS:

J.D. from an accredited law school; bar admission in at least one U.S. state; California admission or Registered In‑House Counsel eligibility strongly preferred.

5+ years of experience including significant work with construction contracts and construction disputes (public works experience preferred; federal projects experience a plus).

Travel as needed (generally <15%).

What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)

Build relationships with project leadership.

Standardize contract forms and key negotiation positions.

Reduce cycle time in negotiations.

Proactively resolve job issues before they escalate; track outcomes and lessons learned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Position requires daily in-person attendance at the workplace.