Large Projects Counsel

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC (QISG), a Quanta Services, Inc. company, is seeking an experienced attorney to advise management on a wide range of legal matters.

Based in our Columbus, Ohio office, the role focuses on reviewing and negotiating large complex EPC contracts from proposal to execution, and supporting renewals of master services agreements with regional customers. The position reports to QISG’s General Counsel or designee and requires strong negotiation skills,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Current license to practice law.
• 5–10 years of transactional/commercial experience, including customer contracts.
• Minimum of 1 year negotiating contracts in engineering or construction.
• Experience with EPC projects in electric power or power generation.
• Mergers and acquisitions deal background preferred, but litigation background with strong negotiation skills acceptable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Self-starter who can work independently while supporting the team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed and able to exercise independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers (EPC, Design-Build, CMAR, MSA, etc.).
• Assist Commercial Development, Supply Chain / Procurement, and Operations with negotiations of contracts and purchase orders with JV partners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Provide contract support and advise on contract issues 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.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

EPC Projects

Commercial Law

Regulatory Compliance

Litigation Support

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar Admission

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.

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 InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Professional DevelopmentTuition AssistanceEmployee 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.