Legal Counsel

Aristeo Construction
Livonia, MI
Aristeo Construction seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to join our Risk Management team. The person in this role will drive contract negotiations, resolve disputes, and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will be proficient in construction law and have a hands-on approach to leading the effort on all legal matters related to our projects.

Position Responsibilities

  • Analyze and draft construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and other legal documents to mitigate risks and protect Aristeo’s interests
  • Represent Aristeo in construction disputes, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation, to resolve contractual disagreements and claims
  • Offer clear direction on construction regulations, permitting requirements, safety standards, and environmental laws to ensure project compliance
  • Advise management and project teams on the resolution of claims; manage outside counsel when litigation or arbitration is needed
  • Oversee construction claims, review claim documents, negotiate settlements, and prepare for potential litigation
  • Conduct legal research on construction law issues to stay updated on relevant case law and statutes
  • Oversee Aristeo’s multi-state licenses and registration status. Work closely with registered agents and license holders to maintain good standing

Required Skills

  • Strong understanding of construction law principles, including contracts, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance
  • Experience in contract drafting and negotiation
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong understanding of computer software packages

Required Experience

  • A degree in construction or a related field is required
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school preferred
  • 6-10+ years of combined experience in construction and legal practice (or a relevant blend of both fields)

Why Choose Aristeo

Beyond our drive to work hard, Aristeo is also proud of our culture of comradery and our team of people who make every day rewarding. Aristeo has been voted by our own employees as one of Metro Detroit’s and the Nation’s Best & Brightest Places to Work for ten years in a row. These awards showcase the best of Aristeo: the people who care for and look after each other both personally and professionally.

Aristeo also takes care of its team with the best benefits and compensation packages, including:

  • Free Medical Insurance
  • Free Dental Insurance
  • Free Life Insurance
  • HSA with a portion of the deductible funded by Aristeo
  • 401K with One of the Highest Employer Matches in the Industry
  • Cash-in-Lieu of Benefits Available
  • Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off

If you want work that challenges you and a team that supports you, then apply today!

About Aristeo

Aristeo has been in the construction business for 48 years, and thanks to our in-house expertise, we are a step ahead in offering superior, collaborative construction solutions to our customers on projects across the nation.

Our work is supported by our leading quality and safety standards, efficient project planning, execution of best practices, and also by our roots as a self-performer — today our 500+ in-house skilled trades workforce executes more than 1 million man-hours annually across multiple trade disciplines.

We are proud to be a top general contractor in automotive – but our work also varies across industries. We help our customers build new facilities from the ground up, expand their current capabilities, and quickly turn around challenging, complex projects with business critical schedules.

Aristeo is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Aristeo welcomes a diverse workforce and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees are encouraged, supported, and valued.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the U.S. without further visa sponsorship.

This position requires on-site work

For questions or inquiries, please email hireme @aristeo.com

Posted 2025-09-12

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