Senior Counsel

BenefitsBalfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more, including:Medical, Dental, Vision and Life InsuranceHealth Savings Account401(k) with company matchFlexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)Vacation TimeSick TimeHolidaysKey ResponsibilitiesEthics and ComplianceBusiness advisor to the Southwest Region leadership teamLitigation managementContract review and negotiations with clients, designers, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliersInput into the Company's Policy and Procedure Development when requested as part of the Company's or National legal team effortsInternal investigations and complianceLabor/Employment Issues in consultation with the National VP/Corporate Employment AttorneyAntitrust or Competition LawReal Estate/LeasesPrivacy/Privilege IssuesTraining on the foregoing topicsSpecific DutiesDirect project support for contract and regulatory compliance; correspondence and other project documentation with legal implications; and claims avoidance, management and resolutionProvide legal advice to Southwest Region management on project documentsIdentify proactive solutions to eliminate or mitigate risksBase decision‑making and advice on ethics and compliance standardsReview and advise on legal documents such as owner contracts, design and consulting agreements, subcontracts, purchase orders, joint venture agreements, and othersNegotiate terms and conditions of contracts and other legal documentsReceive and distribute Service of Process to appropriate internal personnel, insurers, and approved external counselManage provision of services by outside lawyers and billing of external counselMonitor compliance with published policies and procedures and legal requirementsConduct internal training sessions on contracting issues, claims mitigation, project documentation, company policies and procedures, and standard contract formsEnsure compliance with required reporting to managementRequirementsA Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law schoolAdmission 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 contractsSignificant experience negotiating design and construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders and related agreementsSignificant experience handling or managing outside counsel's handling of construction disputes, including mediation and arbitrationAbout the CompanyBalfour 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 EmployerBalfour 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