Attorney

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Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

At Vulcan, you'll join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

At Vulcan Materials, we believe that our success lies in the strength of our engagement, our connection, and our commitment to developing our people. We benefit from a collaborative in-person environment that fuels our innovation and growth. We believe that it's not just about being physically present; it's about igniting the spirit that comes from face-to-face interactions and fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture where every voice is heard and everyone thrives.

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About the Job:

The Attorney is responsible for providing legal services and counsel with respect to a wide range of matters encompassing all facets of corporate law, including sales contracts, real estate leases and licenses, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory matters. The Attorney also oversees and manages external counsel, providing legal guidance to the Company's management and employees at all levels, from the corporate office to operational divisions. The Attorney may support the Company's procurement, IT, and other functional groups, offering advice on matters such as service agreements, supply agreements, data privacy, and other legal matters related to procurement and information technology. This role is fully onsite and located in Birmingham, Alabama.

What You'll Do:

• Provide strategic legal advice: Counsel and advise internal clients on a wide range of legal matters, including contract negotiation and drafting, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance.

• Draft and negotiate agreements: Prepare and review a variety of complex agreements, including sales contracts, master supply agreements, service agreements, real estate agreements, purchase orders, purchasing contracts, IT contracts, software licenses, and other commercial contracts.

• Support division operations: Provide direct legal support to Vulcan's operational divisions, advising on legal matters related to production, sales, environmental compliance, land use, and community relations.

• Conduct legal research and analysis: Stay abreast of legal developments and industry best practices in corporate law and other legal issues specific to the aggregates industry.

• Manage outside counsel: Supervise and collaborate with outside counsel on specialized legal matters, ensuring cost-effective and efficient representation.

Skills You'll Need:

Education: J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with exceptional academic performance.

Experience: 3+ years experience as a practicing corporate attorney, including broad-based experience dealing with general corporate law matters, such as contracts, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and other related regulatory work.

Critical Competencies:

Legal Expertise: Deep understanding of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, including corporate law and commercial contracts.

Strategic Thinking: Ability to provide proactive and strategic legal advice to support business objectives. Must have the ability to thoroughly analyze legal and factual issues and arrive at sound conclusions.

Risk Management: Proficiency in identifying, assessing, mitigating, and communicating about legal risks related to business operations.

Business Acumen: Understanding of business operations and the ability to provide practical legal solutions.

Communication and Collaboration: Highly skilled in written, oral, and negotiation communications, with the proven ability to distill complex legal concepts clearly for diverse internal and external audiences. Must effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders, quickly building trust and maintaining highly effective working relationships across all organizational levels.

Client Service and Professionalism: Approachable, with the ability to provide straightforward information and advice to internal clients, while maintaining the professionalism and respect required to provide legal guidance to employees at all levels.

Dispute Management: Ability to effectively advise on and manage all phases of complex business disputes, working collaboratively with internal teams and outside counsel.

Problem-Solving and Judgment: Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Work Management and Autonomy: Strong capacity for self-management and autonomy, effectively organizing and prioritizing a heavy, diverse workload that includes multiple tasks, deadlines, and shifting client requirements with minimal supervision.

Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing legal and business landscapes.

What You'll Like About Us:

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.

Safe. The industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impacts our daily lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, and Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.