Senior Counsel

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery.

With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe, reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale, resources, and safety culture of Quanta Services, Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies. Learn more at www.dashiell.com.

Job Title: Senior Counsel

Job Location: 12301 Kurland Drive, Houston, TX 77034

Primary Function:
In consultation with management, provides guidance, direction, and assistance on a wide variety of legal matters. Primary focus will be the review and negotiation of complex EPC contracts for projects in the electric power and ancillary industries, from the initial proposal phase through the project execution phase. This position will also support the negotiations and renewals of Master Service Agreements, purchasing agreements and other ancillary agreements with customers.

This position will be based at Quanta's Houston, Texas corporate headquarters and report to Dashiell's General Counsel.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers (EPC, Design-Build, Professional Services Agreements, MSA, etc.).
• Assist Sales, Supply Chain / Procurement, and Operations groups with negotiation of contracts and purchase orders with subcontractors and vendors.
• Provide contract support and advise on contract issues as needed during project execution, including change orders.
• Travel to various company locations, project sites, legal proceedings, and contract negotiations as required.
• Carries out other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Juris Doctorate granted by an ABA accredited law school.
• 6+ years of legal transactional/commercial experience, including customer contracts and face-to face negotiations.
• 4+ years of experience negotiating contracts in the construction industry.
• Experience related to EPC projects in the electric power industry (transmission and distribution) strongly preferred.
• Experience negotiating joint venture agreements preferred.
• Current license to practice law.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Self-starter who can work independently while supporting the needs of the team.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Analytical and detail oriented.
• Ability to manage and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be self-directed and exercise independent judgment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer (meetings, scheduling, reporting).
• Ability to stand and walk intermittently during office or site visits.
• Ability to travel to project sites and offices as required (typically short-duration visits).
• Field / Site Visit Requirements (Occasional)
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain, gravel, and graded surfaces typical of substation construction sites.
• Ability to navigate active construction environments, including:
• stairs, ramps, temporary walkways
• partially completed structures
• Ability to climb stairs or ladders to access elevated work areas or control buildings (not continuous climbing).
• Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, FR clothing , and hearing protection as needed
• Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.