Senior Counsel - Construction & Engineering Leader

Jobot; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible/hybrid work options

CLE and professional licensing support

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its in-house legal team supporting legal, risk, and compliance needs for a growing construction and engineering business. You will advise on transactional work and dispute resolution, negotiating and managing large-scale construction matters with a practical, business-first mindset.

This role reports to the General Counsel and requires a J.D. with an active Texas license and 8+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active law license in Texas or another approved jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Substantial experience with large-scale construction.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft a range of agreements supporting daily operations—construction, design, EPC, labor, subcontractor, and vendor contracts, along with site safety and operational procedures.
• Serve as legal advisor to operational and functional leaders across the business.
• Handle commercial disputes, including claims, mediation, arbitration, and litigation, coordinating with insurers and outside counsel as needed.
• Manage employment and labor-related disputes and claims.
• Advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, insurance, leasing, and collections.
• Support enterprise risk management and compliance initiatives.
• Partner with HR and Compliance on policy interpretation and enforcement.
• Respond to inquiries and proceedings involving labor and employment agencies.
• Occasionally support IP, software, and technology-related legal matters.
• Contribute to M&A, financing, and other corporate transactions.
• Own assigned matters through to resolution.

Skills

Large-scale construction experience

Negotiation

Dispute resolution

Corporate governance

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its in-house legal team supporting legal, risk, and compliance needs for a growing construction and engineering business. You will advise on transactional work and dispute resolution, negotiating and managing large-scale construction matters with a practical, business-first mindset.

This role reports to the General Counsel and requires a J.D. with an active Texas license and 8+ years of relevant experience.