Construction Legal Counsel

Dashiell Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dashiell Corporation, located in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Construction Legal Counsel to provide guidance and legal support on complex EPC contracts within the electric power industry. This role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, supporting various internal teams during project execution, and ensuring all legal aspects are sound from proposal to close-out.

The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctorate and have a minimum of 3 years of experience in legal transactions within the construction sector. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of legal transactional/commercial experience required.
• Experience in construction industry contracting is necessary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers.
• Assist with negotiation of contracts and purchase orders.
• Provide legal guidance on contract risk during project execution.

Skills

Legal transactional/commercial experience

Contract negotiation

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Current law license

Job description

Primary Function

The Construction Legal Counsel provides guidance, direction, and assistance on a wide variety of legal matters in consultation with management. The primary focus is the review and negotiation of complex EPC contracts for projects in the electric power and ancillary industries, spanning the initial proposal phase through project execution. This position also supports the negotiation and renewal of Master Service Agreements, purchasing agreements, and other ancillary agreements with customers. The position will be based in our Houston, Texas office located at 12031 Kurland Dr, Houston, TX 77034 and will report to Dashiell’s General Counsel.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers, including EPC, Design‑Build, Professional Services Agreements, and Master Service Agreements.
• 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 during project execution, including change order review and dispute resolution.
• Travel to company locations, project sites, legal proceedings, and contract negotiations as required.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Protect Dashiell’s commercial interests on large, complex EPC projects by ensuring contracts are strategically negotiated and legally sound from proposal through close‑out.
• Enable project teams to execute with confidence by providing timely, practical legal guidance on contract risk, change orders, and vendor agreements.
• Strengthen cross‑functional collaboration across Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations by serving as a trusted legal partner throughout the project lifecycle.

Required

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA‑accredited law school required.
• Current license to practice law in good standing required.
• Minimum 3 years of legal transactional/commercial experience required, including industrial or large general construction customer contract negotiation and face‑to‑face negotiations; minimum 3 years in construction industry contracting required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Self‑directed with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and detail‑oriented skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple work streams in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with EPC projects in the electric power industry (transmission and distribution) strongly preferred.
• Experience negotiating joint venture agreements preferred.

Physical Requirements

LEVEL 1 - Office (Sedentary Work)

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and operating office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to occasionally stand and walk within an office environment.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in a climate‑controlled office environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.