Junior or Experienced Construction Counsel

EnergySolutions Services Inc

$70K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate required
  • State Bar certification
  • Minimum 3 years of transactional or commercial construction experience
  • Experience in engineering or construction industries preferred
  • 5+ years of transactional history highly desired

Responsibilities

  • Assists general counsel in managing legal functions
  • Oversees complex transactions from negotiation to execution
  • Engages and manages outside counsel and experts
  • Resolves disputes and leads collection efforts
  • Conducts legal compliance training for staff
  • Facilitates partnership and joint-venture development
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Detailed training programs
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Engagement with legal and business stakeholders
  • Chance to work on high-profile transactions
  • Supportive work environment for legal and compliance efforts
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary
Supports executive management and business stakeholders through the full cycle of complex commercial construction agreements, including RFPs, bid proposals, contract negotiation, subcontract negotiation, contract management, procurement, change orders, corporate compliance, and regulatory compliance.

Job Duties/Tasks/Responsibilities
  • Assists general counsel in managing the legal functions of the organization.
  • Oversees a variety of complex transactions, from negotiation to completion of project execution.
  • Engages and manages outside counsel and subject matter experts for various legal and corporate matters.
  • Resolves disputes and spear-heads high-dollar collection efforts.
  • Conducts training for Contracts and Procurement department and Business Development group on legal and compliance issues.
  • Facilitates the development of partnership/teaming/joint-venture relationships with third parties.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements Education
  • Juris Doctorate required
Certifications
  • State Bar certification
Required Experience
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience with strong transactional history or general commercial construction experience
  • Experience in the engineering or construction industries
Preferred Experience
  • At least 5 years of experience with strong transactional or commercial construction history in general
  • Experience with regulatory compliance (NRC, DOE and/or DOD preferred)
Required and Desired Skills
  • Ability to negotiate contracts directly with counterparties
  • Ability to provide sophisticated legal analysis, facilitate transactions and effectively communicate legal requirements through training and advice to employees at all levels of the organization
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Advanced drafting and negotiation skills
  • Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office products

Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions
  • Ability to sit
  • Ability to effectively communicate; speaking, reading, understanding, writing and hearing clear English; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location
  • Basic math and computer skills
  • Ability to work inside an office
  • Ability to perform highly repetitive motions with fingers, hands, wrists, and shoulders
  • Ability to work alone, work with others, and interact with the public
  • Ability to perform under deadline pressure
  • Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guideline

Apply Online at: jobs.energysolutions.com

Meet Your Recruiter

John Haygood

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