Senior Counsel

Benefits 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 Key Responsibilities Ethics and Compliance Business advisor to the Southwest Region leadership team Litigation management Contract review and negotiations with clients, designers, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers Input into the Company’s Policy and Procedure Development when requested as part of the Company’s or National legal team efforts Internal investigations and compliance Labor/Employment Issues in consultation with the National VP/Corporate Employment Attorney Antitrust or Competition Law Real Estate/Leases Privacy/Privilege Issues Training on the foregoing topics Specific Duties Direct project support for contract and regulatory compliance; correspondence and other project documentation with legal implications; and claims avoidance, management and resolution Provide legal advice to Southwest Region management on project documents Identify proactive solutions to eliminate or mitigate risks Base decision‑making and advice on ethics and compliance standards Review and advise on legal documents such as owner contracts, design and consulting agreements, subcontracts, purchase orders, joint venture agreements, and others Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts and other legal documents Receive and distribute Service of Process to appropriate internal personnel, insurers, and approved external counsel Manage provision of services by outside lawyers and billing of external counsel Monitor compliance with published policies and procedures and legal requirements Conduct internal training sessions on contracting issues, claims mitigation, project documentation, company policies and procedures, and standard contract forms Ensure compliance with required reporting to management Requirements A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school Admission and active, good standing with a State Bar (preference for Texas Bar members) Five years of experience in the practice of law concentrating on the design and construction industry (private law firm, public agency, or in‑house experience) Extensive knowledge of public procurement requirements and standard construction industry contract forms such as AIA, DBIA, and Consensus Documents, and key risk‑shifting provisions in construction contracts Significant experience negotiating design and construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders and related agreements Significant experience handling or managing outside counsel’s handling of construction disputes, including mediation and arbitration About the Company Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc., a member of the Balfour Beatty group, delivers complex projects that expand the nation’s transit, transportation, and water infrastructure. Equal Opportunity Employer 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