Senior EPC Contracts Counsel – Construction

Zachry Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to support Engineering, Procurement and Construction contracts. Based in San Antonio or Houston, this role provides strategic, business-focused legal guidance to procurement, supply chain, and project teams across major capital projects.

The ideal candidate will have a JD, Texas Bar, and at least ten years drafting and negotiating EPC, subcontract, equipment, and services agreements.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas State Bar in good standing or eligibility to obtain.
• Minimum of ten years drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex construction/ EPC/ commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal partner to EPC groups on contract formation, negotiation, interpretation, and administration.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and support execution of contracts aligning with project requirements and risk standards.
• Support EPC projects, maintenance services, turnaround work, engineering services, and corporate procurement activities.
• Advise stakeholders on contract structure, risk allocation, flow-down obligations, supplier performance, change management, and disputes.
• Develop and improve contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidance for procurement and supply chain agreements.
• Provide timely, practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment, including support for proposals, project execution, and supplier negotiations.
• Coordinate contract management processes, including notices, amendments, change orders, and project correspondence.
• Advise on export controls, nuclear-related contracting requirements, DOE/ NRC considerations, conflicts of interest, and related policy requirements.
• Build trusted relationships with internal clients through clear communication and practical guidance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to increase consistency and commercial discipline in contracting.

Skills

Juris Doctor

Texas bar

10+ years experience

EPC contracting

Drafting & Negotiation

Ironclad familiarity

Ethical standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Project controls & scheduling

Risk allocation

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Ironclad

Job description

Zachry Group is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to support Engineering, Procurement and Construction contracts. Based in San Antonio or Houston, this role provides strategic, business-focused legal guidance to procurement, supply chain, and project teams across major capital projects.

The ideal candidate will have a JD, Texas Bar, and at least ten years drafting and negotiating EPC, subcontract, equipment, and services agreements.