About this role
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. (“McCarthy” or the “Company”) has engaged Major, Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis to conduct a search for a Senior Corporate Counsel to be based in St. Louis, MO.
Company:
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is the oldest privately-held national construction company in America. Their projects span sports stadiums, casinos, airport terminals, and hospitals, to cutting edge work in data centers and advanced water treatment. Repeatedly honored as a great place to work and healthiest employer, McCarthy is a 100 percent employee-owned company.
Overview:
McCarthy is seeking a strategic, business-minded Senior Corporate Counsel to support its Central Region. Based in St. Louis, this role reports to the VP, Associate General Counsel, and serves as a key advisor within a highly integrated legal team. The position offers the opportunity to partner closely with operations and leadership to lead complex contract negotiations and provide practical, solutions-oriented legal guidance across a broad range of construction transactions, while playing a meaningful role in shaping risk management and supporting project execution.
Experience:
The ideal candidate will bring significant legal experience with at least 5 years focused in construction law. Deep familiarity across design-build, CMAR, and procurement agreements. Strong experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating upstream and downstream project agreements, as well as advising internal stakeholders, is essential. Ideal candidates will have in-house experience.
Location/Relocation:
St. Louis or Kansas City, MO
Bar:
Admitted to and in good standing with the Bar in Missouri or eligible for limited admission for in-house counsel licensure.