Assistant General Counsel — Maritime & Projects

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Medical insurance

Job summary

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock in Houston, TX seeks an Assistant General Counsel to provide proactive legal advice in internal legal functions, with a focus on contracting and commercial support. The attorney will support domestic and international project contracts prior to tender and collaborate with other attorneys and contract managers across dredging and offshore energy units.

The role requires a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, Texas Bar admission, and 3–5 years of maritime or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and Texas Bar admission.
• 3 to 5 years of law firm or in-house legal experience, preferably in maritime, construction or asset-intensive business.
• Proven operator in a fast-paced, team environment and able to act as a lead as required.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Highest ethical standards and behavior.
• Excellent business judgment, leadership and delivery-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a wide range of projects and activities and internal legal functions, focusing on contracting and commercial support.
• Provide support on domestic and international project contracts prior to tender, with other attorneys and contract manager.
• Analyze legal issues related to federal, state and local government contracts, and private contracts.
• Provide regulatory compliance support.
• Advise regarding Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses related to contracts and operations.
• Assist with tender and prequalification documents.
• Draft and negotiate complex project and finance documentation.
• Draft and negotiate contracts for services, equipment, leases, and other commercial agreements.
• Identify and analyze potential legal claims and advise with business stakeholders to reduce litigation exposure.
• Manage commercial disputes with subcontractors, vendors and suppliers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Texas Bar admission

Job description

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock in Houston, TX seeks an Assistant General Counsel to provide proactive legal advice in internal legal functions, with a focus on contracting and commercial support. The attorney will support domestic and international project contracts prior to tender and collaborate with other attorneys and contract managers across dredging and offshore energy units.

The role requires a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, Texas Bar admission, and 3–5 years of maritime or