Senior Construction Counsel- Energy

Overview

This role is for a Senior Construction Counsel - Energy position supporting the Legal and Risk Management team. The position reports to the Director, Operations Counsel and is based in a Hybrid | Remote | San Jose, CA setup.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and document sophisticated, multi-party construction contracts and change orders effectively and strategically.
• Advocate for the organization’s position across a variety of situations, balancing risk limitation with maintaining valued relationships with customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Provide practical legal counsel in the context of a dynamic, diverse commercial enterprise.
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with, and provide practical legal advice to, project management and project execution team personnel on construction project matters, including:
  • Contract compliance
  • Change order documentation
  • Claim documentation
  • Project notices
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Subcontractor and supplier management
• Assist in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of best practices for construction contract risk review, contract formation processes, and construction project execution processes.
• Provide sophisticated analyses and recommendations to management regarding negotiation of contract terms.
• Provide legal analysis and advice regarding the resolution or pursuit of disputes and claims.
• Act as a strong advocate in claims and litigation matters.
• Select and manage outside counsel resources to obtain the highest value for the organization.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar admission in at least one state; must have good standing in all states where admitted.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a combination of law firm and in-house legal department settings, with a focus on construction law.
• Proficiency with Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Team-oriented and highly collaborative, including when leading and when contributing as part of a team.
• Demonstrated track record of effectively coaching and consulting with internal clients.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with diverse personalities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, process development, and organizational development and management.
• Highly organized in working, thinking, and prioritizing.
• Motivated with a flexible, can-do attitude.
• Creative problem-solving ability.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $175,000 to $215,000.
• Eligible for the annual performance bonus plan.
• Starting pay determination will vary based on market location and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Location

Hybrid | Remote | San Jose, CA

Additional Information

• Job duties listed are typical examples for this job classification and may vary depending on department, program, or project needs.
• Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer.
• The hiring process does not request money or financial information from applicants.