Description:
Position Summary:Under the overall supervision of the GBU's Head of Legal, the Senior Counsel will usually work on transactions independently with the GBU Business Development and Operations personnel. Senior Counsel will retain legal service from outside counsel as appropriate. The legal work associated with the position is typically complex and difficult – the issues to be addressed are often unique and require a high order of original and creative legal analysis for their resolution.
Responsibilities:
Provide leadership on legal and commercial issues involving Bechtel's Infrastructure Global Business Unit (GBU) including:
- Work closely with Business Development and GBU Operations Management in structuring, preparing, negotiating, and concluding the transaction for projects. worldwide, with particular focus on the Americas.
- Advise and support the GBU Operations personnel on legal issues during the execution of projects.
- Provide advice and assist in the negotiation and settlement of claims with clients, subcontractors and vendors.
- Advise Business Development and GBU Operations on the Company's internal protocols and procedures to ensure that compliance is maintained.
Qualifications and Skills:
Basic Qualifications:
- Location: Individual must be able to work out of our LA, NY, or Reston office.
- Must have a Juris Doctor degree.
- Must be prepared to travel on an ‘as needed' basis.
- Minimum 7 years work experience with contracts of engineering and construction and projects – from a major law firm or major engineering, procurement, and construction firm.
Additonal Qualifications:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Well-honed advisory, negotiation and drafting skills.
- High degree of business acumen and a strategic approach.
- Ability to work effectively with people at all levels within the company.
- Capable of directing and reviewing the work of other attorneys.
