Large Projects Counsel

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; 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 in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced attorney who will guide contract strategy on large EPC projects from proposal through execution. You will draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers and joint venture partners, and provide legal support to commercial, procurement, and operations teams.

This role requires a JD from an ABA-accredited school, bar admission, 5–10 years of transactional experience, and the ability to work independently in a

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law.
• 5–10 years of transactional/commercial legal experience including customer contracts and negotiations.
• Minimum of 1 year negotiating contracts in engineering or construction.
• Experience with EPC projects in electric power or gas industries preferred.
• M&A experience preferred; litigation background with EPC experience considered.
• Experience negotiating joint venture agreements preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Self-starter able to work independently while supporting the team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Analytical and detail oriented.
• Ability to manage and 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 contract negotiations with JV partners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Provide contract support and advise on issues during project execution, including change orders.
• Assist with potential claims, litigation and regulatory investigations.
• Travel to various company locations, project sites, and negotiations as required.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Commercial law

EPC project experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent judgment

Education

ABA-accredited law school

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.

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, at the employee’s option, in our Houston, Texas (part of the Quanta Services, Inc. complex), Overland Park, Kansas, or Birmingham, Alabama offices and report to QISG’s Group General Counsel. Its primary focus will be the review and negotiation of large complex EPC projects in the electric power, power generation, 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 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.

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.