Corporate Counsel - Construction

Description

• Draft, redline and negotiate complex contracts including construction agreements, EPC agreements, master services agreements, purchase and sale agreements for goods and/or services, parent company guarantees, letters of credit, surety bonds, and other documents relating to the Company's business of providing construction and maintenance services to clients in the power industry. Communicate effectively with Company leadership about contract risk and appropriate mitigation strategies. Be a strong, knowledgeable, and practical voice during contract and bid proposal reviews
• Perform legal research and advise Company management about compliance with applicable laws, including, without limitation, laws related to the licensing of contractors and engineers
• Assist in the development, prosecution, and settlement of claims related to construction, including, without limitation, claims based on delay, disruption, differing site conditions, force majeure, and cumulative impact.
• Assist the Construction General Counsel with providing post-award legal support to project management teams in the areas of contract interpretation and claims. Assist the supply management department with negotiating commercial terms with vendors as needed.

Requirements

• Requires the ability to focus on multiple ongoing priorities simultaneously, excellent drafting skills, superior attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Requires a strong transactional background in negotiating agreements for the power and construction industries
• Preferred candidates will be experienced in negotiating and drafting purchase and sale agreements for goods and/or services, master agreements, EPC agreements, parent guarantees, confidentiality agreements, letters of credit, surety bonds, and other documents relating to the power and construction industries.
• A solid working knowledge of insurance and intellectual property law preferred
• Preferred candidates will have substantive change management/claim development experience in the power and construction industries.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 8 years of experience that includes significant transactional experience negotiating complex agreements related to engineering, construction, or the supply of equipment and services to the power generation industry.
• Preferred candidates will have in-house experience with an engineering or construction firm in the power industry.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holidays)
• Gym Reimbursement and Weight Loss Benefit
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Eligible for annual bonus
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Full match up to 4% effective your first day of employment!
• Wellness Programs and Awards Get healthier while earning discounts to your premiums!
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Effective your first day of employment!

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance