Large Projects Counsel

Quanta-Services; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC (QISG) seeks an experienced attorney to provide guidance on a wide variety of legal matters. Based in our Columbus, Ohio office, you will review and negotiate large EPC projects from proposal through execution, and support master services agreements with regional customers.

Role focuses on contracts, risk management, and strategic negotiations with customers and partners in the electric power and ancillary industries.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• Current license to practice law.
• 5–10 years of legal transactional/commercial experience.
• Minimum 1 year negotiating contracts in engineering or construction.
• Experience with EPC projects in electric power or natural gas industries preferred.
• M&A deal background preferred; litigation background also considered.
• Experience negotiating joint venture agreements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers (EPC, Design-Build, CMAR, MSA, etc.).
• Assist Commercial Development, Supply Chain/Procurement, and Operations with contract negotiations with JV partners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Provide contract support and advise on contract issues during project execution, including change orders.
• Assist with claims, litigation, and regulatory investigations.
• Travel to various company locations, project sites, and negotiations as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About this Role

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC (QISG), a Quanta Services, Inc. company (NYSE: PWR), is looking for an experienced attorney who, in consultation with management, provides guidance, direction, and assistance on a wide variety of legal matters. The position will be based in our Columbus, Ohio office and report to QISG’s Group General Counsel or his designee. Its primary focus will be the review and negotiation of large complex EPC projects in the electric power and ancillary industries, from the initial proposal phase through the duration of the project execution phase, as well as support the negotiations and renewals of master services agreements with regionally based customers.

Job title and compensation will be dependent upon level of relevant experience and qualifications.

What You\'ll Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers (EPC, Design-Build, CMAR, MSA, etc.).
• Assist Commercial Development, Supply Chain / Procurement, and Operations groups with negotiation of contracts and purchase orders with joint venture partners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Provide contract support and advise on contract issues as needed during project execution, including change orders.
• Assist with potential claims, litigation and regulatory investigations.
• Travel to various company locations, project sites, legal proceedings, and contract negotiations as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You\'ll Bring

• Juris Doctorate granted by an ABA accredited law school.
• Current license to practice law.
• 5 - 10 years of legal transactional/commercial experience, including customer contracts and face-to-face negotiations.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience negotiating contracts in the engineering or construction industry.
• Experience related to EPC projects in the electric power (transmission and distribution) or power generation (natural gas) industries strongly preferred.
• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal background preferred, but litigation background with considerable
• EPC experience will be considered.
• Experience negotiating joint venture agreements preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Self-starter who can work independently while supporting the needs of the team.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Analytical and detail oriented.
• Ability to manage and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be self-directed and exercise independent judgment.

What You\'ll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.