Construction Counsel - Goldenrod Companies : Job Details

About Us

Goldenrod is a dynamic and growing commercial real estate company with a strong focus on development, acquisitions, and asset management. We take a family office-style approach to our business—prioritizing long-term relationships, intentional growth, and operational excellence across our portfolio. We are currently seeking an experienced attorney to join our team as Construction Counsel. This role is designed to support our growing construction activity, including a new joint venture with a concrete company that is expected to scale quickly. The position will focus on negotiating and managing construction-related legal matters across our affiliated entities, including Goldenrod, Aurum, and Oline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts, including design, build, and subcontractor agreements
• Provide legal guidance on construction-related risk, claims, and compliance
• Collaborate with internal teams and leadership to support development and construction execution
• Provide support for dispute resolution and litigation matters, including coordination and supervision of the work of outside counsel, managing discovery, preparing and reviewing legal documents and providing input on strategy.
• Support Goldenrod's broader legal needs as needed, under direct oversight from senior leadership

Ideal Candidate:

• 4+ years of legal experience, with a strong focus on construction law, contract negotiation, or real estate development.
• Prior litigation experience is preferred, but not required,
• In-house or firm experience advising on construction or commercial development projects preferred
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Highly collaborative with strong communication and organizational skills

Location:

This is a full-time role based in our Omaha, NE office. The ability to work onsite is important for collaboration and oversight.

Why Join Us?

At Goldenrod, we are builders, problem solvers, and self-starters. We thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where individuals take initiative, think critically, and solve problems with minimal oversight. We value speed, but not at the expense of thoughtfulness and precision—our work is meticulous, and we expect the same from our team. If you seek solutions, embrace challenges, and operate with a high level of ownership and accountability, we would love to have you join our team.