Corporate Counsel -Encino, CA

About the Company:

SP Global DRT is a leader in remediation and restoration; providing best in class service to handle emergency and reconstruction needs 24/7. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "like it never even happened”.

Summary:

We are seeking a pragmatic, hands-on Corporate Counsel to support our legal and business operations. This role is ideal for an attorney with experience in construction law, litigation, and corporate matters, including labor with broad exposure across a growing company rather than a narrow practice area. You will serve as a key legal resource across departments, advising on day-to-day matters and helping the business move efficiently while managing risk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support litigation involving insurance coverage or construction claims, working with external counsel as necessary and filing liens as necessary
• Lead collection/lien enforcement and negotiating with insurance carriers and opposing counsel.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, subcontract agreements, and labor-related agreements, ensuring alignment with company interests and legal requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures regarding business and employment matters.
• Collaborate with various departments, including finance, human resources, and operations, to assist with legal needs.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in the California State Bar required at time of start.
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in construction law, insurance law, commercial litigation, real estate law, creditor-debtor law, or a related field.
• Familiarity with employment law and HR-related legal matters.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to legal issues.

Workplace:

• In person, Encino, CA
• Monday- Friday, 8am- 5pm

Salary:

• $180K - $200K, based on experience

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays

Each SERVPRO® Franchise is Independently Owned and Operated.

All employees of a SERVPRO franchise are hired by, employed by, and under the sole supervision and control of an independently owned and operated SERVPRO franchise. SERVPRO franchise employees are not employed by, jointly employed by, agents of or under the supervision or control of Servpro Industries, LLC or Servpro Franchisor, LLC (the Franchisor), in any manner whatsoever. All Sample Forms provided by Servpro Industries, LLC to SERVPRO franchises should be reviewed and approved by the Franchise’s attorney for compliance with Federal, State and Local laws. All Sample Forms are provided for informational purposes and SERVPRO franchises may choose whether or not to use them. In this role, you will give an estimate of the work that needs to be done with incoming customer calls and dispatch the work to appropriate teams within the franchise.