Associate General Counsel

The Weitz Company · Des Moines, IA

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Associate General Counsel The Weitz Company is hiring an Associate General Counsel to join our Legal team! The Associate General Counsel is responsible for protecting the company's legal interest by providing practical legal advice and counsel in partnership with the General Counsel.This role identifies, manages, and minimizes areas of risk through contract review and negotiations, and partnering with various business units on ongoing matters. In addition, the Associate Counsel will oversee group claims and litigation to assure legal compliance. The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. What You'll Do: • Provide legal support on company-wide inquiries including contract terms, liens, claims, disputes, and other legal or project issues • Negotiate and prepare prime agreements, subcontracts, and other documents • Propose acceptable solutions to project risks via contract terms • Manage and resolve potential claims or claims via litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution proceedings • Identify and manage company risks • Select, hire, and manage outside counsel and consultants for claims and litigation, settlement recommendations, and input on selected matters • Educate business units on appropriate laws, regulations and rules to ensure business practices are within guidelines • Partner with risk management and insurance team regarding related litigation, claim reserves, reports, and processes/procedures • Perform due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, international dealings, or other transactions • Evaluate and approve contract modifications or requested exceptions • Ensure claims are timely and fairly resolved in a favorable manner • Stay abreast of upcoming and current municipal, state, or federal laws and regulations that may impact business operations or other areas of the company • Assist with the development and buildout of technology used for the contract review process ensuring a best-in-class approach What We're Looking For: • Experience: • 8+ years of experience practicing law with a corporation or outside firm • Some trial experience is highly preferred • Experience in engineering, construction, or general corporate strongly preferred • Knowledge of construction law is beneficial • A bachelor's and Juris Doctorate degree is required, in addition to passing a state Bar Exam and in good standing to practice law with one or more of the states' Supreme Court • Skills: • High level of confidentiality and discretion • Ability to build relationships across the organization, with clients, and the community • Strong business acumen and negotiation skills • Flexible and able to adapt to meet business needs • Ability to solve problems and think critically • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Risk analysis and sound decision making skills • High level of initiative and tact • Comfortable working with artificial intelligence (AI) to create efficiency and consistency, but maintaining a human component to ensure accuracy and excellent customer service • Technology: • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook • Ability to learn additional specific job-related software upon hire • Additional Requirements: • Must be comfortable working across our various business units which include commercial, mission critical (data center), industrial, federal, and aviation construction • Must be able to work onsite in our Des Moines, IA office 5 days per week • Ability to travel to project sites and offices across the country as needed What We Offer: • Competitive Pay • Rewarding Bonus Program • Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings • Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs • Employer-Paid Life Insurance • Generous Paid Time Off Provisions • 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match • Tuition Reimbursement • Fully Paid Parental Leave • Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance • Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails. The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.

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Warehouse Associate

Renuity · Des Moines, IA

Mad City Windows & Baths, a Renuity Company Warehouse Associate Starting Pay $18-$22/hr Mad City Windows & Baths, a proud company of the Renuity family, where innovation and excellence drive everything we do. As part of a powerful network of seven of the most trusted home renovation companies in America, we are on a mission to revolutionize home improvement—making it faster, easier, and stress‑free. We are helping homeowners create spaces they love, without the hassle. With expert teams across 36 states and growing, there's likely a Renuity home in your neighborhood. We value fresh perspectives and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to bring their unique experiences and ideas to our team. And we're just getting started! What We Offer • Base hourly pay ($18-$22/hr) • Health, Dental, Vision, Disability & Voluntary Insurance • 401K plan with company match • Paid holidays and vacation days • Advancement opportunities to grow within the company About the Role In this position, you will: • Maintain receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures • Control inventory levels by conducting physical counts • Maintain physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts, inspecting equipment, issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement • Operate warehouse equipment, including forklift to place products and materials in proper place • Load and log materials onto truck and makes notation of returned materials • Prepare jobs and materials for all crews • Clean trucks (both inside and out) • Deliver material/transporting employees to job sites • Other duties as assigned Key Qualifications • Must have a valid Driver's License • Minimum of 1-2 years Warehouse experience • Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly • Must know safe warehouse practices • Must be willing to deliver product between offices on daily basis • Forklift experience required • Knowledge of home remodeling products or construction materials is a plus About Renuity Renuity, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a leading home improvement services business with a rapidly expanding national footprint. Renuity currently operates across 36 states and has created hundreds of thousands of happier homeowners across the United States who have chosen Renuity for their home improvement needs. Renuity is redefining the home improvement experience with a focus on trust, innovation and customer‑first service. To learn more, visit Renuity's About Us page. Renuity and its affiliates are committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members.If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact Humanresources@renuityhome.com. If you have a question regarding your application, please contact TA@renuityhome.com To access Renuity's Privacy Policy, please click here: Privacy Policy #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Family Dollar - Warehouse Stocker $15-$21/hr

Family Dollar · Des Moines, IA

Family Dollar is seeking Warehouse Workers to assist with receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping merchandise in a distribution center environment. Warehouse Workers are responsible for unloading trucks, sorting merchandise, scanning inventory, picking store orders, packing boxes, labeling shipments, stacking pallets, and organizing warehouse inventory. Employees may work in receiving, order picking, packing, shipping, or inventory departments depending on warehouse needs. This position typically pays $15 to $21 per hour, with opportunities for overtime pay, overnight shift differential, holiday pay, and performance-based bonuses depending on shift and location.Warehouse Workers are responsible for unloading deliveries, scanning inventory into warehouse systems, picking merchandise for store orders, packing and labeling shipments, stacking and wrapping pallets, organizing warehouse inventory, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Employees must follow warehouse safety procedures and productivity standards while working in a fast-paced distribution center environment. Full-time employees may be eligible for benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, employee discount programs, and opportunities for advancement into Forklift Operator, Team Lead, or Warehouse Supervisor roles. Some locations may also offer attendance bonuses, productivity bonuses, and shift differential pay for overnight shifts.

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