8750 W Bryn Mawr Ave Chicago, IL 60631 United States
As Power Construction Company, LLC ("Power") explores new markets and different
geographies, complexities are increasing, and risk elements are changing. At the same time,
Power is developing its next generation of leaders. Empowering this generation with risk
knowledge is a key imperative for Power’s continued success.
The risk management team provides Power and its companies a unique strategic advantage by
expertly navigating risk complexities and helping create a generation of leaders well-versed in
risk management.
Summary
The Contracts & Compliance Analyst provides direct support to the VP of Risk Management by
in overseeing the company's contracts, licensing and compliance functions. The Contracts &
Compliance Analyst will drive compliance among internal and external partners through
positive, trust-based relationships, open communications, coordinating and conducting audits,
and building and facilitating contracts trainings for various audiences. The Contracts &
Compliance Analyst will need to be an internal business partner by: developing productive
business relationships; using information to understand internal business partners’
expectations, needs, and circumstances; and anticipating and recognizing issues/problems and
responding quickly.
Roles & Responsibilities
CORPORATE COMPLIANCE
• Develops and facilitates training for contract writing programs for field operations
• Responsible for the administration of Power's subcontractor's prequalification program,
with support of the Finance Manager
• Assures that corporate compliance is communicated, implemented, and monitored on
an ongoing basis
• Responsible for the administration company licensing in various states
• Supports the Finance Manager in financial due diligence work for new Power clients,
including due diligence report preparation
General Expectations:
o Identifies outstanding compliance issues and oversees proper implementation of
business processes
o Understand existing business policies and procedures
o Create regular compliance reports for field operations and business functions
Contracts
• Responsible for master subcontract agreements; oversee the engagement process from
start to finish
• Supports the issuance of project subcontract agreements
• Supports the VP of Risk Management and other executives with the review of
construction project's contracts, consents and escrow agreements
• Supports the VP of Risk Management and company subsidiaries in client contracts
General Expectations:
o Review and analyze contracts and other documents to ensure deal points match
the expectations of all parties.
o Analyze contractual clauses and understand terms and conditions to ensure legal
sufficiency and accuracy.
o Convey through verbal and written communication any discrepancies in the
contract deal terms as agreed upon by all parties.
Litigation
• Implements and manages legal holds and the retention, collection and processing of
documents and data for litigation
• Drafts, edits, formats, proofreads, and finalizes pleadings, discovery requests and
responses, subpoenas, privilege logs, memos and other litigation-related documents for
VP and other executives
• Confers with outside counsel on case status and discovery needs
• Provides documentation and research support to the VP of Risk Management during
legal disputes and arbitration
• Receives, communicates and responds accordingly to bankruptcy and lien notices
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors
• Entry level position or paralegal certification; bachelor’s degree; experience in the
contracts and litigation is a plus
• Analysis and reporting skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication, both written and verbal, to various levels within the organization
• Computer skill requirements include: Intermediate MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and
easily adaptable to other in-house software applications
• Ability to learn new legal skills and acquire specialized knowledge related to
performance of job duties and accomplishment of department and corporate goals
• Uses discretion with confidential information