Senior Counsel - Construction

Taylor Root; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering and construction organization seeks a Senior Counsel to support its Americas legal team. This high-impact role focuses on transactional and contentious matters across large-scale design, engineering, construction, and EPC projects.

The incumbent will partner with executives to influence commercial outcomes, manage risk, and guide project execution in a fast-paced, business-facing environment. J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. required; active bar in good standing (U.S. jurisdiction)
• 5+ years of legal experience with construction/EPC focus
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex construction and commercial agreements
• Background that may include law firm and in-house experience
• Strong business acumen with pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication and ability to influence senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements (EPC, construction, design, subcontractor, vendor)
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal, risk, and compliance matters
• Partner with business leaders to provide practical legal guidance
• Manage disputes with outside counsel and insurers (claims, mediations, arbitrations, litigation)
• Provide counsel on labor and employment issues and disputes
• Support corporate governance, regulatory compliance, insurance, and enterprise risk initiatives
• Collaborate with HR, Compliance, and other teams on policy interpretation
• Handle inquiries involving government agencies (labor/employment regulators, workplace safety)
• Contribute to M&A, financing, and other strategic transactions
• Advise on emerging issues in technology, software, and IP as needed

Skills

Contract negotiation

Drafting contracts

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Dispute resolution

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

I’m currently partnering with a leading global engineering and construction organization to identify a Senior Counsel to join its Americas legal team. This is a high-impact, strategic role supporting complex project delivery across large-scale design, engineering, construction, and EPC environments.

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, business-facing role and enjoys advising on both transactional and contentious matters.

The Opportunity

In this role, you’ll sit within a collaborative, high-performing legal team and work closely with executive and operational leadership. The position offers significant exposure to sophisticated, high-value projects and the opportunity to act as a true business partner across multiple functions.

You’ll play a critical role in supporting project execution, managing risk, and influencing key commercial outcomes.

Why This Role

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing organization at the forefront of large-scale, technically sophisticated projects. The role offers meaningful visibility, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to shape outcomes on high-impact initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including EPC, construction, design, subcontractor, and vendor contracts
• Advise internal stakeholders on a broad range of legal, risk, and compliance matters
• Partner closely with business leaders to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal guidance
• Manage and resolve disputes, including claims, mediations, arbitrations, and litigation, in coordination with outside counsel and insurers
• Provide counsel on labor and employment-related issues and disputes
• Support corporate governance, regulatory compliance, insurance matters, and enterprise risk initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Compliance, and other teams on policy interpretation and legal requirements
• Handle inquiries and matters involving government agencies (e.g., labor and employment regulators, workplace safety, etc.)
• Contribute to M&A, financing, and other strategic transactions
• Advise on a range of additional matters including emerging issues in technology, software, and IP, as needed

Ideal Candidate Profile

• J.D. required; active bar membership in good standing (Texas or another U.S. jurisdiction)
• 5+ years of legal experience, with a strong focus on construction and/or EPC projects
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex construction and commercial agreements
• Background that may include both law firm and in-house experience is highly valued
• Strong business acumen with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Proactive, intellectually curious, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment