Senior Counsel
Balfour Beatty plc
Become Part of Our Team As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Health Savings Account 401(k) with company match Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement) Vacation Time Sick Time Holidays Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc., which is a member of the Balfour Beatty group of companies in the United States, delivers complex projects that expand the nation’s transit, transportation, and water infrastructure. Balfour Beatty Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its Legal Department reporting to the Company’s General Counsel (GC). The Senior Counsel will support the legal affairs of the Company’s Southwest operations and work in cooperation with the GC and the VP of Ethics and Compliance for compliance issues and investigations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The following are areas in which the Senior Counsel is expected to have direct involvement and an oversight role: Ethics and Compliance Business advisor to the Southwest Region leadership team Litigation management Contract review and negotiations with clients, designers, and other consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers Input into the Company’s Policy and Procedure Development when requested as part of Company’s or National legal team efforts to update or review new or revised policies and procedures Internal Investigations and Compliance Labor/Employment Issues in consultation with the National VP / Corporate Employment Attorney Antitrust or Competition Law Training on the foregoing topicsSPECIFIC DUTIES
In addition to the foregoing, the Senior Counsel has the following specific responsibilities: Direct project support for (i) contract and regulatory compliance; (ii) correspondence and other project documentation with legal implications (e.g., change orders, notices, etc.); and (iii) claims avoidance, management and resolution. Serving as part of and resource to the Company’s Southwest Region management team and providing advice to Southwest Region management on legal Identifying proactive solutions to eliminate or mitigate Basing your decision-making process and advice on ethics and Reviewing and providing advice regarding legal documents such as owner contracts, design and consulting agreements, subcontracts, purchase orders, joint venture agreements, and other legal documents. Providing legal assistance in the negotiation of the terms and conditions of contracts and other legal Receiving all Service of Process and distributing to appropriate internal personnel, insurers, and approved external Managing the provision of services by, and billings of external lawyers. Monitoring the Southwest Region’s compliance with published policies and procedures and legal Conducting internal training sessions on legal issues such as contracting issues, claims mitigation, maintaining and creating proper project documentation, company policies and procedures, understanding company standard contract forms, and the Ensuring compliance with required reporting to managementREQUIREMENTS
To be considered for this position, applicants must have the minimum credentials set forth below. Applications or resumes received from applicants that do not meet these minimum requirements will not be considered. A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law Admission and active, good standing with a State Bar (preference will be given to applicants that are active members of the Texas Bar). 5 years of experience in the practice of law concentrating on the design and construction industry (a combination of private law firm, public agency, and in‑house experience is acceptable) with specific experience in the heavy civil, transit, transportation, or water. Extensive knowledge of public procurement requirements, and standard construction industry contract forms such as AIA, DBIA and Consensus Docs, and key risk shifting provisions in construction contracts. Significant experience negotiating design and construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders and related Significant experience handling, or managing outside counsel’s handling of, construction disputes, including mediation, arbitration, andKEY FACTORS MAKING THIS OPPORTUNITY ATTRACTIVE
Act as legal counsel and as the point person for all legal matters impacting your business clients. This position will receive strong mentorship from a General Counsel who has been with the company for twenty years. Opportunity to work for a leading international infrastructure group that finances, develops, builds, and maintains the vital infrastructure that we all depend Balfour Beatty is committed to achieving Zero Harm across all of their businesses: Balfour Beatty believes their long‑term success is dependent upon the ability to keep their workforce, business partners, suppliers, subcontractors, members of the public and the environment safe. Nothing they do is so important that it cannot be done Balfour Beatty has landed some of the most visible construction projects in the US, including the LAX People Mover, Denver Airport’s Train & Light Rail System, the Penn Medicine Pavilion, and the Harkers Island Bridge replacement, amongst others. Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Balfour Beatty plc- ...Job Description Job Description Senior Litigation Counsel (Business & Real Estate) Remote | Austin, TX Competitive Compensation | Supplemental Practice Opportunity The Staff Pad has partnered with a rapidly growing, multi-state law firm known for delivering...SeniorContract workRemote workFlexible hours
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