Staff Attorney – Construction Risk Management

Job overview

The Staff Attorney – Construction Risk Management role is onsite in Metairie, LA. Compensation is not specified. RNGD is a construction organization operating across the Southeast, and this position supports its Risk Management team and self-perform divisions. The attorney provides internal legal counsel and helps manage contract, compliance, insurance, and claims risks. By drafting and negotiating construction agreements, preparing legal documents, advising internal teams, and supporting risk programs and training, the role helps the company make informed decisions and manage legal exposure.

What you'll do

• Draft and negotiate construction contracts and related agreements
• maintain contracting processes and templates
• ensure contracts meet legal and compliance standards
• advise self-perform division teams
• prepare legal documents and claims
• review outside counsel documents
• assess bid-package risks
• collaborate on construction-related claims
• attend risk meetings
• support risk management strategy and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff attorney

construction law

risk management

contract negotiation

construction contracts

claims support

insurance risk

legal counsel

metairie la

rngd

louisiana state bar

juris doctor preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Supports construction self-perform divisions and reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer; Louisiana State Bar admission and a Juris Doctor are preferred qualifications.

About the employer

RNGD is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.