Our client is looking to add a Senior Counsel to their team. The company is located in North Houston and is a global EPC company. The position will be primarily onsite and offers 1 day work from home.

The Sr. Counsel (Commercial) is responsible for reviewing client contracts; reviewing changes to the operating companies’ standard subcontract and vendor contracts; ensuring appropriate terms and conditions are negotiated and incorporated into all agreements; interfacing with Operating Units to provide day-to day project execution/legal advice and counsel in multiple areas of the law.

Responsibilities :

• Understand, negotiate and modify construction agreements, particularly EPC contracts; ensure appropriate terms and conditions, risk factors and insurance requirements are within Company policies and standards.
• Work closely with executives, project management and other personnel to ensure proper understanding of contract provisions and optimum field management of projects.
• Ensure managers are properly educated, trained and adhere to established Delegation of Authority and Contract Review and Proposal Policy guidelines.
• Assist executives and project management teams with commercial management of projects, including communicating and documenting changes and claims to be submitted in accordance with contract terms.
• Act as liaison between internal and external clients, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers on contract issues.
• Ensure compliance with Company subcontractor approval process, including review/approve deviations from the operating company’s standard subcontract and vendor terms.
• Advise internal clients on updates in federal or state laws or regulations affecting engineering and construction industry, etc.
• Under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel, work with outside counsel on litigation matters, including reviewing, analyzing and modifying pleadings, law and motions. Strategize with outside counsel to determine the best and most cost-effective ways to litigate the given case. Attend hearings, mediations and arbitrations as Company representative. Prepare litigation reports on assigned cases.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate Degree; Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Construction, Human Resources, Safety, or other related field preferred.
• 7+ years’ legal experience.
• Emphasis in Construction industry and contract negotiation and administration.
• Experience with federal contracting and/or international contract laws considered a plus.
• License to practice law, in good standing, in any state.