In-House Counsel - Contracts & Compliance for Projects

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

Job summary

Summit Line Construction, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc., is seeking an in-house Counsel to provide legal guidance on contracts, risk assessment, and employment matters. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating transactional documents for bid, project execution, and wrap-up phases.

The ideal candidate has a JD and 3+ years of experience in private practice or corporate settings, with strong contract drafting and negotiation skills. Travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• JD; licensed to practice law in applicable jurisdiction.
• 3+ years of experience in private practice or in-house setting.
• Experience with large-scale EPC projects is preferred.
• Proven contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiating skills.
• Ability to collaborate with legal and non-legal professionals.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.
• Must pass mandatory drug screening.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

JD

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Summit Line Construction, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc., is seeking an in-house Counsel to provide legal guidance on contracts, risk assessment, and employment matters. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating transactional documents for bid, project execution, and wrap-up phases.

The ideal candidate has a JD and 3+ years of experience in private practice or corporate settings, with strong contract drafting and negotiation skills. Travel up to 20% is expected.