Strategic Counsel - Procurement & EPC

Quanta Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Life & Disability Coverage

Professional Development

Career Growth

Collaborative Culture

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

EnergyLink Sourcing, LLC, a Quanta Services affiliate in Houston, TX, seeks a Corporate Counsel to lead commercial negotiations, shape procurement and EPC agreements, and advise on regulatory matters in a dynamic energy and infrastructure environment.

You will partner with Sourcing, Purchasing, Finance, and leadership to structure complex contracts, manage risks, and drive business decisions that move critical energy projects forward.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar.
• 3–5 years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate setting.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial, supplier, vendor, or customer agreements.
• Working knowledge of procurement‑related regulatory and compliance matters.
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities and provide sound, business‑focused legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial negotiations. Draft, review, and negotiate master supply agreements, supplier and customer contracts, purchase orders, NDAs, amendments, and commercial terms.
• Support procurement and EPC operations. Partner with Sourcing, Purchasing, Finance, and business leaders to structure agreements for complex energy projects.
• Protect what matters. Identify contractual, commercial, and regulatory risks and develop practical solutions to keep business moving.
• Navigate global compliance. Advise on international trade, customs, tariffs, sanctions, export controls, anti‑corruption, and supplier compliance requirements.
• Strengthen supplier relationships. Provide legal guidance on supplier performance, delivery challenges, commercial claims, and contract disputes.
• Build smarter processes. Develop contract templates, negotiation playbooks, approval workflows, and contracting standards to improve efficiency.
• Be a trusted advisor. Translate complex legal matters into clear, actionable recommendations for business stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement. Strengthen legal operations, supplier risk management, and commercial contracting practices.

Skills

Bar admission

Contract drafting & negotiating

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

EnergyLink Sourcing, LLC, a Quanta Services affiliate in Houston, TX, seeks a Corporate Counsel to lead commercial negotiations, shape procurement and EPC agreements, and advise on regulatory matters in a dynamic energy and infrastructure environment.

You will partner with Sourcing, Purchasing, Finance, and leadership to structure complex contracts, manage risks, and drive business decisions that move critical energy projects forward.