Description:
Overview:As a senior member of a legal team, the Assistant General Counsel provides contracting legal support and strategic risk management counsel to the Renewables segment of A Multinational Infrastructure Engineering and Construction Company, a $13B Fortune 500 contractor. The Renewables segment specializes in the construction of clean energy and industrial infrastructure projects across the United States.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review and negotiate complex construction agreements including EPC agreements, balance of plant agreements, master services agreements, joint venture/teaming agreements, and other project legal agreements for large renewable (wind and solar) project developers and industrial clients.
- Review construction bid documents and advise business development and estimating teams on material terms and conditions impacting bid submissions.
- Work closely with business development, preconstruction, procurement and project teams to ensure construction contracts align with Company's contracting philosophy and risk tolerance profiles.
- Team with insurance, tax, permitting/licensing and other subject matter experts to advance comprehensive contract reviews.
- Advise project teams on material contract terms and conditions in project planning and kick- off meetings including providing contract page turn reviews.
- Develop content and conduct training for diverse audiences on matters of construction law or of contract interpretation.
- Facilitate management of disputes, claims, and other project-level risks with the goal of resolving such matter at the lowest levels possible.
- Keep current and provide timely counsel on emerging industry law such as the Inflation Reduction Act.
- Undertake other special projects/initiatives as assigned or required.
Qualifications:
Education and Work Experience Requirements:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school in the United States.
- 12+ years' experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex construction contracts in industrial (power, chemical, manufacturing) and/or or renewables (solar and wind) sectors.
- Willingness to travel to Company's office locations and project sites (up to 25%).
- All candidates must have legal authorization to permanently live and work in the United States without visa or employer sponsorship.
- Requires membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in one or more states in which we operate, or the ability to obtain membership as an in-house counsel in such states.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Strong knowledge of construction law, industry standards and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Ability to manage a large, fast-paced and dynamic workload with little to no supervision.
- Strong client-service mentality with proven ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external clients.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the company.
- Handle confidential material with requisite discretion while ensuring integrity in all business transactions.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and logical thinking skills.
- Exceptional ability to articulate and advocate Company's positions during contract negotiations with client's counsel.
- Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and presenting a positive company image.
