In-House Counsel: Construction Contracts & Compliance

Quanta Government Solutions; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

401K with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance and disability coverage

Paid holidays

Job summary

Summit Line Construction, a Quanta Services subsidiary, seeks an in-house counsel to guide contracts and operations across multiple jurisdictions. You will review, negotiate, and enforce project agreements, assess risk, and support bid and wrap-up phases with legal and commercial analysis.

You will handle litigation management, regulatory compliance, and ongoing advisory work for a growing national utility-construction business. Travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• JD; 3+ years of experience in private practice or in-house setting.
• Licensed to practice law in applicable jurisdiction.
• Experience with large-scale engineering, procurement, and construction projects preferred.
• Proven experience in contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiating.
• Ability to work with a range of legal and non-legal professionals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%
• Must pass mandatory drug screening(s).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and revise utility construction agreements, subcontractor agreements, leases, easements, licensing agreements, rental agreements, and other transactional documents.
• Research, advise, and oversee compliance with applicable statutes, rules, and regulations, including OSHA and employment laws in multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare correspondence, motions, pleadings, briefs, position statements, and claims on behalf of the company.
• Oversee licensing and permitting in multiple jurisdictions for construction activities.
• Manage and resolve construction claims and disputes, including construction defects, torts, payments, bond claims, and liens, and coordinate with outside counsel as appropriate.
• Develop and present recommendations to ensure compliance with applicable legal authority and minimize legal risks.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Contract reviewing

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Summit Line Construction, a Quanta Services subsidiary, seeks an in-house counsel to guide contracts and operations across multiple jurisdictions. You will review, negotiate, and enforce project agreements, assess risk, and support bid and wrap-up phases with legal and commercial analysis.

You will handle litigation management, regulatory compliance, and ongoing advisory work for a growing national utility-construction business. Travel up to 20% is expected.