Senior Counsel - Commercial Contracts

Korn Ferry; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is conducting a confidential search for a Senior Counsel – Commercial Transactions for our client, a leading multinational EPC firm, to independently structure, negotiate and execute high-value EPC and construction contracts globally.

The role is senior and business-facing, with mentoring of junior attorneys and a clear path to advancement. Location: Houston, TX/Hybrid flex. Relocation available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial transactions experience.
• Proven ability to structure and negotiate EPC/construction contracts.
• Ability to lead negotiations independently and manage transactions end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Structure, negotiate, and execute high-value EPC and construction contracts.
• Lead negotiations and manage transactions end-to-end.
• Advise on commercial risk and procurement matters; mentor junior attorneys.

Skills

Commercial transactions

Contract negotiation

EPC/Construction contracts

End-to-end transaction management

Mentoring

Job description

Korn Ferry is conducting a confidential search for a Senior Counsel – Commercial Transactions role for our client. This role offers an opportunity to be a part of one of the most complex and high-stakes global litigation portfolios in the engineering and construction industry.

The Company

A leading multinational engineering and construction firm, our client operates in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) industry, delivering complex, capital-intensive projects across infrastructure, energy, mining, and industrial sectors. The organization works in highly sophisticated environments, managing multibillion-dollar projects with significant technical, contractual, and financial complexity.

The Role

This is a senior, business-facing position for an attorney who can independently structure, negotiate, and execute a broad range of sophisticated, high-value EPC and complex commercial agreements across global operations. The portfolio is expected to be primarily customer-facing, alongside vendor and procurement-related matters. The role also offers the opportunity to mentor junior attorneys and provides a clear path to advancement based on performance.

The Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years of commercial transactions experience
• Strong experience negotiating complex commercial agreements, including EPC or construction-related contracts
• Ability to lead negotiations independently and manage transactions end-to-end
• Experience with both customer-facing and vendor/procurement contracts

Location: Houston, TX/Hybrid flex. Relocation available for the right candidate.