Senior Counsel - Commercial Contracts

Korn Ferry; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 270,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Korn Ferry is conducting a confidential search for an executive Senior Counsel – Commercial Transactions in Houston, TX. The role oversees high-value EPC and complex agreements across global operations with a customer-facing focus and opportunities to mentor junior attorneys.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in commercial transactions and a proven ability to structure, negotiate, and close sophisticated contracts independently. Hybrid work and relocation options are available.

Qualifications

• 12+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Independently structure, negotiate, and execute a broad range of sophisticated EPC and complex commercial agreements.
• Manage the portfolio end-to-end with a client-facing focus and vendor/procurement considerations.
• Mentor junior attorneys and advance a clear path to advancement based on performance.

Skills

EPC contracts

Negotiation leadership

Commercial transactions

Independent deal structuring

Vendor/procurement contracts

Job description

Korn Ferry is conducting a confidential search for an executive level 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

• 12+ 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

Compensation: $275k base + bonus equity + LTI

Location: Houston, TX/Hybrid flex (4 days in office with 1 day flex remote; following week 3 days in office, 1 day flex, Friday off). Relocation available for the right candidate.