In-House Counsel: Engineering & Construction Contracts

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks an in‑house Corporate Counsel to support the engineering and design teams from Chicago in a hybrid role. You will draft, review, and negotiate professional services contracts and EPC agreements, monitor claims, coordinate with insurers, and manage outside counsel for liability and contract disputes.

The ideal candidate has a JD and at least 3 years of experience in architectural/engineering or construction law, with an engineering degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (law) degree required.
• At least 3 years of legal experience in the architect and engineering design or construction field.
• Engineering degree preferred.
• Familiarity with general liability and professional liability insurance coverages (e.g. E&O).
• Construction or professional services contracting experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate professional services contracts, EPC contracts (design‑build), teaming agreements, other business agreements.
• Early claim monitoring and management, including identification of potential risks and strategies for mitigation.
• Notify and cooperate with insurers to investigate, tender, and track claims and incidents.
• Manage outside counsel and litigation related to professional liability, personal injury, and contract disputes.
• Monitor and review pleadings, discovery, trial preparations, and settlement negotiations.
• Work directly with company stakeholders on the above legal activities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures.
• Advise on industry‑specific regulations and laws.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Litigation support

Education

Juris Doctor (law)

Engineering degree (preferred)

Job description

Sargent & Lundy seeks an in‑house Corporate Counsel to support the engineering and design teams from Chicago in a hybrid role. You will draft, review, and negotiate professional services contracts and EPC agreements, monitor claims, coordinate with insurers, and manage outside counsel for liability and contract disputes.

The ideal candidate has a JD and at least 3 years of experience in architectural/engineering or construction law, with an engineering degree preferred.