Senior Counsel

ABOUT THE ROLE The Senior Counsel is a key member of the MYR Group Legal Department and will provide legal guidance in a variety of matters that impact our business primarily including construction law and contract review & negotiations.

Company Overview With roots dating to and 8,+ employees, MYR Group is a publicly traded holding company of 13 specialty electrical construction companies.

MYR Group and our subsidiaries work on large-scale electrical construction projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. We contribute to a clean energy future while fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

Our culture is built on shared values and mutual respect, where teamwork and collaboration occur naturally. Throughout our history, we have partnered with utilities, municipalities, commercial clients, and developers to deliver some of the largest and most notable projects including transmission / distribution / substation, commercial and industrial, storm restoration, and renewable (solar and wind farms) energy.

We are consistently recognized as one of the top five specialty electrical construction firms by Engineering News Record.

Essential Functions Provide legal advice and support in all aspects of construction law, including hands-on support to senior management, managers, and project managers on change management, risk, protect rights and entitlements for relief, prepare correspondence, maintain records necessary to ensure effective dispute resolution, and other project matters.

Review, draft, interpret, and negotiate construction contracts with clients, partners, subcontractors, and vendors. Typical contracts include but are not limited to construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, joint venture agreements, EPC agreements, consortium agreements, major equipment contracts, memoranda of understanding, and nondisclosure agreements.

Have opportunities to work on a variety of legal matters as they progress including Civil Litigation, Labor & Employment, Public Company Governance, Securities & Exchange, Real Estate, Risk Management and Personal Injury matters.

Conduct legal research and analysis on complex issues. Respond promptly and accurately to internal and external inquiries.

Regular and predictable attendance. Other duties as assigned. Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location.

Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable.

ABOUT YOU Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor or equivalent 5+ years of construction law experience either in a corporate legal department or in a law firm.

Licensed to practice law in at least 1 state in the United States. Ability to become licensed to practice law in Colorado within 6 months.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Knowledge of construction and contract law including contract methods and key risk-shifting provisions, negotiation skills, and strategic thinking.

Commercially savvy and strong business acumen in order to provide practical solutions to the business to enable the company to achieve its financial goals.

Ability to work within a team environment with a collaborative approach with a business-minded focus to support our operations.

Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels and across all functions within the company, and the ability to convey complex contract and legal concepts clearly and succinctly.

Ability to meet required deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills with an attention to detail and ability to work independently among changing priorities.

Superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities. WHAT WE OFFER Compensation & Benefits Salary $,-$, / year Commensurate with experience, paid weekly.

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Two days per week remote work option for non-field roles depending on position and performance. Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.

Dental % employer-paid premium. ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.

Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday). Generous (k) Plan with % match up to 6%;

immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential. Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).

Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment. Company-paid business travel accident insurance.

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.