Senior Counsel - Construction, Advanced Facilities (Mission Critical, Industrial, AI)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union

Job summary

J.E. Dunn Construction Company is hiring a Senior Counsel for its Advanced Facilities group, focusing on Mission Critical, AI, and Industrial projects.

The role supports multiple regions with complex legal work, contract negotiations, and major commercial transactions. The Senior Counsel will lead outside counsel, manage litigation, and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and company policies, while driving risk mitigation for large-scale industrial, data center, and semiconductor

Qualifications

• 8+ years legal experience
• Construction litigation experience with a large law firm preferred
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide complex legal support to the assigned region, review contracts and other documents
• Prepare legal opinions and memoranda to minimize legal risk
• Lead outside counsel management and coordinate litigation efforts
• Negotiate and draft all types of commercial transactions for projects and corporate functions
• Advise on compliance with laws, policies and procedures and prepare litigation strategy

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Communication (oral & written)

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

MS Office

Legal writing

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bachelor’s degree in construction management/engineering/related field

Equivalent relevant experience considered

Tools

Outside counsel management

Job description

Senior Counsel - Construction, Advanced Facilities (Mission Critical, Industrial, AI)

Location

Denver, CO, US, 80222Atlanta, GA, US, 30339Houston, TX, US, 77057Kansas City, MO, US, 64106Dallas, TX, US, 75254

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in building authentic partnerships.

JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you'll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.

Role Summary

The Senior Counsel will provide complex, broad and in-depth legal support to the region or area to which they are assigned. This position will prepare and review contracts and other documents and prepare legal evidence and arguments to protect the Company’s interests and minimize legal risk. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes complex decisions on most tasks and consults senior management as needed.
• Career Path: Group or Regional General Counsel

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

COUNSEL FAMILY – CORE

• Provides legal support on routine matters to the region to which they are assigned.
• Reviews project procurement documents and assists with proposal legal review.
• Prepares draft prime contracts and subcontracts with assistance of the project team.
• Provides counsel and guidance regarding transactions, programs, policies and procedures.
• Researches and prepares appropriate and effective draft legal opinions, memoranda, and other documents.
• Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for relevance and to help the Company prepare clear and effective policies and practices to minimize legal risk.
• Assists with management of claims and litigation. Provides assistance to gather and prepare evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions.
• Implements litigation hold memoranda.
• Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

SENIOR COUNSEL

In addition, this positon will be responsible for the following:

• Leads legal research efforts and prepares appropriate and effective legal opinions, memoranda, and other documents.
• Oversees and manages outside counsel and monitors legal proceedings
• Leads in the collection and preparation of evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case, to defend the Company in civil litigation.
• Reviews and approves advertising copy and public statements from a legal standpoint.
• Prepares and negotiates all types of commercial transactions related to projects and corporate functions. Includes prime and subcontracts, vendor and support services.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written – Advanced
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
• Analytical skills, with ability to independently analyze problems and provide the appropriate solution – Advanced
• Ability to conduct effective presentations - Advanced
• Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate
• Legal writing skills - Advanced
• Ability to perform legal research - Advanced
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally - Advanced

Education

• Doctorate Degree - Juris Doctor (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or other technical field (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 8+ years legal experience (Required)
• Construction litigation with large law firm (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, experience in a related practice, such as real estate, may be considered.

Working Environment

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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Base compensation for the Senior Counsel role in Denver, Coloradois between $195,000 and $260,000, depending on experience, and may be more than this range for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive a target bonus based on both individual and company performance.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business