Corporate Counsel

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sean Pool Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $180,000 - $250,000 per year A bit about us: An established international engineering and construction firm specializing in the delivery of highly technical, mission-critical facilities for clients in advanced manufacturing and technology-driven industries. The company has a strong presence across major global markets and continues to expand its footprint in the Americas, known for tackling large, complex projects that require deep technical and commercial expertise. Why join us? 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 Details This organization is seeking a Senior Counsel to join a collaborative in-house legal team supporting the legal, risk, and compliance needs of a growing construction and engineering business. This role works closely with senior business leaders on complex, high-value matters spanning design, engineering, and construction project delivery, and reports to the organization's General Counsel. The successful candidate will advise on both transactional work and dispute resolution, serving as a hands-on legal partner to the business. A strong background negotiating and managing large-scale construction is essential. The ideal candidate operates well under pressure, exercises sound commercial judgment, and takes a practical, business-first approach to legal problem-solving. The right candidate is a self-starter who builds trust across departments and takes ownership of complex matters from start to finish. What the Role Involves 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 (e.g., wage/hour, safety, and workplace matters) Occasionally support IP, software, and technology-related legal matters Contribute to M&A, financing, and other corporate transactions Own assigned matters through to resolution Required: J.D. and active law license in Texas or another approved jurisdiction 8+ years of relevant legal experience Substantial experience with large-scale construction Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy Jobot