Senior Counsel — Construction & Advanced Facilities

J.E. Dunn Construction Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 195,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction, a leading national contractor, seeks a Senior Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support for the region. You will review contracts, draft prime and subcontracts, and counsel on transactions, policies, and procedures to minimize risk and protect company interests.

Key responsibilities include managing outside counsel, supporting litigation readiness, and ensuring compliance while collaborating with project teams across diverse sectors such as data centers and

Qualifications

• Doctorate in law (JD) is required.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent relevant experience will be considered in lieu of formal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for the region, review contracts and documents.
• Draft prime and subcontracts with input from the project team.
• Counsel on transactions, programs, policies and procedures.

Skills

Autonomy & Decision-Making

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Legal writing

Legal research

MS Office

Presentations

Relationship building

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bachelor's degree in construction management/architecture/engineering

Equivalent experience

Job description

JE Dunn Construction, a leading national contractor, seeks a Senior Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support for the region. You will review contracts, draft prime and subcontracts, and counsel on transactions, policies, and procedures to minimize risk and protect company interests.

Key responsibilities include managing outside counsel, supporting litigation readiness, and ensuring compliance while collaborating with project teams across diverse sectors such as data centers and