Corporate Attorney

Stacy Witbeck • Alameda, CA

9d • $180,000 - $220,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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%).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.Benefits and employee costs are subject to change
• HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
• Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree