Senior Counsel

Description

• Supports in implementing MWH legal and risk policies, processes and procedures.
• Be an active leader for construction and/or engineering claims and disputes with contractors, owners and subcontractors.
• Analyzes legal matters arising in connection with project pursuit and execution and provides advice and counsel to project management and Senior executives.
• Provides/facilitates training to job site leadership on legal topics.
• Supports special projects, such as research, transactional documentation, and supports changes in guidelines, policies, procedures and presentations.
• Negotiates various types of contracts, teaming agreements, prime contracts, subcontracts and joint venture agreements.
• Negotiates, writes and executes agreements and contracts on behalf of the company.
• Participates in evaluation, negotiation and integration of mergers and acquisitions.
• Support the legal and risk management functions for the organization to include contracts, licensing, insurance and bonding.
• Researches and advises on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with different contracts/agreements; anticipates unique legal issues that could impact the company.
• Responsible for providing legal counsel and guidance on day-to-day corporate activities and special situations.

Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years of related work experience within an engineering or construction company or a law firm in the construction and/or engineering field.
• J.D. degree and license to practice law.
• Strong understanding of construction insurance and bonding.
• Possess a practical, commercial and solution oriented, problem-solving approach.
• Proven construction claims preparations, negotiations and settlement skills.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within the organization’s legal department and across all businesses.
• Requires a comprehensive knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, joint venture agreements, project management agreements, parent company guarantees, and related contracts.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and an ability to interact with and provide counsel to senior management.
• Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance