Corporate Counsel
About Us
Our client is a leading infrastructure, engineering, and energy services organization that delivers complex projects across the power, utility, and industrial sectors. With a strong national presence and a collaborative culture, the company provides legal professionals the opportunity to work on high-impact projects in a fast-paced and growing environment.
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to support complex infrastructure and energy projects. This role will focus on negotiating and advising on EPC, design-build, construction, and commercial agreements from the proposal stage through project execution.
The position can be based in Houston, TX, Overland Park, KS, or Scottsdale, AZ.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate EPC, design-build, CMAR, MSA, and other commercial agreements.
- Partner with project, procurement, and operations teams on subcontractor, vendor, and joint venture agreements.
- Provide legal guidance throughout project execution, including change orders and contract disputes.
- Support claims management, litigation matters, and regulatory investigations as needed.
- Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risk and business strategy.
- Participate in contract negotiations and travel to company offices or project sites as required.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership.
- 5-10 years of transactional or commercial legal experience.
- Experience negotiating complex commercial contracts and working directly with business stakeholders.
- Background in construction, engineering, infrastructure, energy, or EPC contracting required.
- Experience supporting power generation, transmission, distribution, or other large-scale infrastructure projects preferred.
- M&A and/or joint venture agreement experience is a plus.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking a hands-on role supporting major energy and infrastructure projects while working closely with executive leadership and operational teams.
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