Houston Corporate Counsel - Infrastructure Contracts

Seven Seas Water; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven Seas Water Group is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support the AUC Group's legal needs, reporting to the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and collaborating with the Deputy General Counsel. You will own commercial contracting and construction-related matters for a fast-growing infrastructure platform.

Located in Houston, Texas, you will draft and negotiate EPC, design-build, O&M and water/wastewater contracts, advise on compliance, and help shape corporate governance with senior

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and Texas bar eligibility.
• Located in Houston, Texas.
• 4–7 years of legal experience in commercial contracting, construction, procurement, project finance or infrastructure matters.
• Experience drafting or negotiating EPC, design-build, O&M, or water/wastewater contracts.
• Strong written and verbal communication to translate legal analysis into practical business advice.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Must complete a conflict-of-interest clearance review before starting.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate AUC Group's commercial agreements including EPC, design-build, O&M contracts.
• Support procurement and business development on municipal, wholesale, and industrial RFPs and bids.
• Provide day-to-day guidance on drinking-water and wastewater compliance and legal matters.
• Draft notice letters and assist outside counsel through the claim process.
• Collaborate with CLCO and DGC on department strategy and governance issues.
• Partner with operations and project-development teams to flag risk early and find practical solutions.

Skills

Commercial contracting

In-house experience

Contract drafting

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Seven Seas Water Group is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support the AUC Group's legal needs, reporting to the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and collaborating with the Deputy General Counsel. You will own commercial contracting and construction-related matters for a fast-growing infrastructure platform.

Located in Houston, Texas, you will draft and negotiate EPC, design-build, O&M and water/wastewater contracts, advise on compliance, and help shape corporate governance with senior