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Legal Affairs Manager

Is This Where Youre Meant To Be?

At GreenArrow, we believe purpose and passion go hand in hand. So ask yourself is this where youre meant to be?

As our Legal Affairs Manager , you will lead GreenArrows legal affairs to ensure compliance, governance, and proactive risk management across all operating companies. Youll partner with executive teams to develop and implement legal strategies that support growth, drive operational excellence, and safeguard the companys integrity.

Here, your growth matters. Were a company that continuously invests in its peopleoffering meaningful work that evolves with you, continuous learning and mentorship, and a clear path for advancement. Youll enjoy a collaborative, fun environment where life-long relationships are built and values guide every decision we make: Protect What Matters, Empower Our People; Unwavering Commitment to Our Customers; Trust Through Loyalty, Honesty, and Transparency; and a Relentless Pursuit of Excellence. Whether youre based in one of our East or Southeast offices or working remotely from the Eastern U.S., youll find belonging, flexibility, and opportunitybacked by competitive compensation, annual bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits.

As our CEO, Lloyd Kuehn , reminds us:

We take pride in our mission to provide safer and smarter infrastructure solutions for our communities. We differentiate ourselves in our markets because we have committed partners our people who are at the heart of business and pursue excellence in everything we do. We focus on exceptional experiences for our people, including protection, development, and engagement. Here, youre joining a community that invests in you and celebrates your growth. We are setting the standard for exceptional leadership and professionalism across our industry.

Thats what makes GreenArrow more than just a companyits a community of collaborators, problem solvers, and growth drivers who believe that doing great work also means doing good work.

If this sounds like the place where your purpose meets your potentialthen yes, this is where youre meant to be.

How Youll Make An Impact

As our Legal Affairs Manager, youll be the leader of our legal, compliance, and risk management functions, serving as a trusted partner to the executive team and ensuring GreenArrow gains a competitive advantage through sound legal practices and strategic guidance.

• Effective Communication: Clearly communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders and provide practical, actionable advice.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline legal processes, reduce risk, and improve compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with operations, finance, HR, and project teams to align legal strategies with business objectives.
• General Business Legal Activities: Support day-to-day business operations with legal advice, contract drafting, and risk assessment.
• Corporate Governance: Provide guidance on corporate governance matters, board activities, and regulatory compliance.
• Employee Legal Matters: Advise on employment law issues, support HR in managing employee relations, and ensure compliance with labor regulations.
• Claim Management: Oversee management of claims, including insurance claims and dispute resolution, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Construction Contract Review & Negotiation: Review, draft, and negotiate construction contracts to ensure compliance and protect company interests. Leverage technology to eliminate redundant and/or manual processes.
• M&A Agreements & Negotiations: Collaborate with outside counsel to draft and review merger and acquisition agreements, participate in negotiations, and support due diligence activities. Directly manage this process for smaller acquisitions with support of outside counsel.

What You Bring

• 3 - 5 years of experience required
• Legal Expertise: Strong understanding of contract law, construction law, employment law, corporate governance, and M&A.
• Education & Certifications: Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to practice law in relevant jurisdiction required. Additional certifications (e.g., in M&A, construction law) are a plus.
• Motivated: Self-motivated professional with strong work ethic and interest in business strategy.
• Team Orientation: A collaborative spirit and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of the legal process.
• Hands-On Approach: Willingness to be involved in all aspects of the legal function, from strategy to execution.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in legal research, risk assessment, and reporting tools to inform strategy and decision-making.
• Project Management: Skilled at managing multiple legal projects simultaneously and prioritizing effectively in a dynamic environment. Effectively manage outside counsel when appropriate.
• Strategic Thinker: Proven ability to collaborate with business leaders to develop cost-effective, value-added solutions.
• Negotiation Skills: Demonstrated success in negotiating agreements and resolving disputes.

About Us

GreenArrow unites exceptional infrastructure services companies across the United States to deliver safer, smarter, and more efficient solutions for our communities. Our family of companies Midwestern Electric , Kuharchik Construction , Bear Electrical Solutions , Hinson Electric , and Earthbound Electric are trusted providers of specialized electrical infrastructure services, including the installation and maintenance of traffic signals, streetlighting, and intelligent transportation systems.

Backed by CAI Capital Partners , a visionary private equity firm based in Vancouver with over three decades of experience and more than $1.6 billion invested in founder-led businesses, GreenArrow is expanding organically and through strategic acquisitions. This partnership fuels our shared commitment to innovation, collaboration, and service excellence. CAI was recently named to Inc.s 2024 List of Founder-Friendly Investors (source).

Learn more at greenarrow.com and caifunds.com .

Equal Opportunity for All: Our Promise

GreenArrow is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We proudly embrace equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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