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LAYIQ - Vice President and General Counsel at Upchurch

Legal Strategy & Leadership
Serve as the primary legal advisor to the executive leadership team.
Develop and implement the company's in-house legal strategy and operating model.
Build and scale legal processes, policies, and governance frameworks to support continued growth.
Identify and mitigate legal, contractual, and business risks across the organization.
Partner with senior leaders to evaluate strategic initiatives, acquisitions, partnerships, and business opportunities.
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice that balances risk management with operational objectives.
Contract Management & Risk Mitigation
Lead the review, negotiation, drafting, and administration of customer, subcontractor, supplier, vendor, and professional services agreements.
Establish contract review standards, approval workflows, and risk assessment protocols.
Develop standardized contract language, templates, and negotiation strategies.
Advise business leaders on contract interpretation, obligations, and risk exposure.
Construction & Project Support
Provide legal guidance related to commercial construction, MEP, industrial, infrastructure, or similarly complex project environments.
Advise on project disputes, claims management, change order issues, payment disputes, and contract compliance matters.
Support project teams in understanding contractual obligations and mitigating project-related risks.
·Review and negotiate owner contracts, subcontract agreements, master service agreements, and related project documentation.
Litigation & External Counsel Management
Manage relationships with outside counsel and legal service providers.
Oversee litigation, claims, disputes, and legal proceedings as necessary.
Compliance & Corporate Governance
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Advise leadership on employment, regulatory, corporate, and contractual matters.
Support corporate governance activities and legal record management.
Develop and maintain company policies and training programs related to legal and compliance requirements.
Team Development
Provide leadership and direction to the Contract Manager function.
Build a scalable contract management and legal operations capability.
Establish processes that improve efficiency, consistency, and risk management across the organization.
Identify future legal staffing and organizational needs as the company continues to grow.

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