Description:

This Position Will Be Filled as A Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel Depending on The Qualifications and Experience of The Candidates

Job Duties/responsibilites

The Successful Candidate Will Be Charged with Responsibility For:

Providing and Managing Legal Support for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (epc) Contracts and Related Capital Project Agreements for Nuclear, Fossil, and Solar Generation Assets, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Transmission/distribution Infrastructure, and Support Service Facilities in A Four-State Service Area (tx, La, Ar, Ms);
Providing Epc/construction Subject Matter Expert Support on Capital Projects, Including Scope, Pricing Structure (lump Sum, Cost-Plus, Unit Price), Schedule, Liquidated Damages, Warranties, Performance Guarantees, and Risk Allocation; Advising on Contractor/vendor Procurement, Including Rfp and Bid Document Preparation, Bid Evaluation, Purchase Order and Service Agreement Administration, and Contractor Qualification and Selection;
Managing Legal Aspects of Construction Claims, Change Orders, Delay/disruption Claims, and Contractor Defaults, Including Negotiation and Resolution of Disputes and Coordination of Litigation/arbitration Support Where Necessary;
Drafting and Negotiating Epc Agreements, Engineering Services Agreements, Procurement/supply Agreements, Purchase Orders, Master Service Agreements, and Other Service Agreements, Construction Contracts, Task Orders, and Change Orders;
Drafting and Negotiating a Variety of Commercial Agreements to Support Internal Corporate Support Organizations, Including Professional Service Agreements;
Advising Senior Attorneys and Company Management on Epc and Construction Risk Matters, Including Identification and Analysis of Business and Legal Risks Associated with Capital Construction Projects;
Providing Legal and Transactional Support, as Needed, for Storm, Restoration, and Other Emergency Events; And
Performing Other Commercial and Transactional Legal Support Work as Assigned, Which May Include Matters Outside the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Space.

Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Experience and Education Required

Senior Counsel: 5+ Years as An Attorney with Commercial Transactional Experience, with A Focus on Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (epc) and Commercial Construction Contracts (including at A Multistate Private Law Firm or Corporate Legal Department); Prior Employment at A Nationally Recognized Law Firm Is a Plus. Membership in Good Standing with The Louisiana (preferred) or Texas, Arkansas or Mississippi State Bar with No Prior Suspensions or Disciplinary History. Juris Doctor Degree Is Required.

Assistant General Counsel: 12+ Years as An Attorney with Commercial Transactional Experience, with A Focus on Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (epc) and Commercial Construction Contracts Experience (including at A Multistate Private Law Firm or Corporate Legal Department); Prior Employment at A Nationally Recognized Law Firm Is a Plus. Membership in Good Standing with The Louisiana (preferred) or Texas, Arkansas or Mississippi State Bar with No Prior Suspensions or Disciplinary History. Juris Doctor Degree Is Required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed:

Broad-Based Knowledge and Experience with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (epc) Contracts and Capital Construction Projects, Including Understanding of Standard Construction Contract Forms (e.G., Aia), Risk Allocation, and Insurance and Bonding Requirements (including Builder's Risk and Performance/payment Bonds), as Well as Change Order and Claims Management.
Experience with Alternative Energy (e.G., Solar, Wind) or Gas-Fired Capital Projects, or With Regulated Public Utilities Is Also a Plus.
The Selected Candidate Must Have the Ability to Perform Well in Team-Oriented Environments and Be Comfortable Interacting with Members of Senior and Executive Management.
The Selected Candidate Must Be Able to Manage Multiple Unrelated Matters and To Meet Deadlines and Client Expectations, Including the Ability to Prioritize and Work Both Independently and As Part of A Multi-Disciplinary Team.
The Selected Candidate Should Have Excellent Academic Credentials; Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills; a Solid Work Ethic; Demonstrated Success in Prior Employment; Excellent Organizational, Planning and Project Management Skills; and An Intellectual Curiosity to Learn.

Other:

The Position Offers Opportunities for Advancement, Leadership Responsibility, and Close Collaboration with Core Team Members Who Value Attorney Input.
Travel Commitments for This Position Are Expected to Be Light to Moderate.
Note: Senior Counsel Position Will Be Considered Hybrid; Assistant General Counsel Position Will Be Expected to Be Onsite Minimum of 4 Days a Week.