Senior Legal Counsel

MAM Gruppe; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join their dynamic legal team in Dallas, TX. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of legal matters, including contract negotiations and corporate governance. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree and at least 8 years of experience in legal practice, with a focus on EPC agreements. This position provides an opportunity to act as a trusted advisor to management and support compliance initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of legal experience with a strong background in negotiating and drafting large-scale agreements.
• Prior experience in both law firm and in-house legal environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including EPC and construction agreements.
• Provide legal guidance to business and functional teams.
• Manage claims and litigation with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal Advisory

Contract Management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join a fast-paced, collaborative legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of legal matters, including contract negotiations, claims management, corporate governance, and strategic legal advisory at all levels of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contracts, including EPC, construction, employment, and vendor agreements.
• Provide legal and strategic guidance to business and functional teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor to management and key stakeholders.
• Manage claims and litigation with clients, subcontractors, and third parties.
• Oversee employment disputes and related proceedings.
• Advise on corporate governance, compliance, ethics, insurance, leases, and collections.
• Counsel senior leadership on risk and support compliance initiatives.
• Partner with HR and departments on policy interpretation and legal compliance.
• Respond to regulatory actions from agencies like NLRB, OSHA, EEOC, and DOL.
• Support matters involving environmental, IP, and other legal areas.
• Assist with M&A due diligence and transaction support.
• Lead and complete assigned legal projects.
• Perform additional legal duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Texas or another approved U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 8 years of legal experience, with a strong background in negotiating and drafting large-scale EPC and related agreements.
• Prior experience in both law firm and in-house legal environments is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines across different time zones.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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