Black & Veatch

Litigation Counsel

Black & Veatch • $110K — $130K *
Overland Park, KS 66212In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, licensed in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • 5 years of legal experience focusing on commercial and/or construction disputes.
  • Experience with major arbitration forums (e.g., ICC, LCIA, AAA/ICDR) is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of contract law and dispute resolution practices.
  • Ability to manage complex legal matters and coordinate with teams and external counsel.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
  • Capacity to work independently in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

  • Represent the company in all aspects of litigation and dispute resolution globally.
  • Act as the primary legal advisor on construction-related disputes, addressing various issues.
  • Manage outside counsel effectively for complex litigation and arbitration cases.
  • Collaborate with project management and risk teams to identify legal risks proactively.
  • Assist in pre-dispute strategies, drafting settlement agreements, and related documents.
  • Engage in internal investigations and respond to regulatory inquiries as needed.
  • Provide training on legal and risk issues pertaining to construction projects.
  • Stay updated on legal developments and communicate their implications to the business.

Benefits

  • Hybrid or flexible work options available after initial onboarding period.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Counsel - Litigation & Disputes to lead and manage complex litigation and dispute resolution matters across the company's global operations. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of legal experience with commercial and/or construction disputes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Represent the company in managing litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution matters, both domestically and internationally.
  • Serve as the key legal advisor on construction-related disputes, including claims for delay, liquidated damage issues, disruption, defective work, change orders, contractual notice issues, erosion prevention, and cost overruns.
  • Oversee and manage outside counsel in complex litigation and arbitration matters to ensure alignment with business objectives and cost efficiency.
  • Work closely with project management, commercial, and risk teams to proactively identify and mitigate legal risks on projects.
  • Support pre-dispute strategy and negotiations, including drafting of settlement agreements, waivers, and dispute resolution clauses.
  • Participate in internal investigations and respond to regulatory or governmental inquiries as needed.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and deliver training on legal and risk issues related to construction projects.
  • Monitor developments in relevant laws and regulations and communicate impacts to the business.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (or equivalent international qualification).
  • 5 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on commercial and/or construction litigation and disputes, and top tier our specialized construction law firm training.
  • Experience with major arbitration forums (e.g., ICC, LCIA, AAA/ICDR) and dispute boards is highly desirable.
  • In-depth knowledge of contract law and dispute resolution practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal matters and work effectively with senior executives, project teams, and external counsel.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Law degree required
  • Licensed to practice law in at least 1 jurisdiction
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.


Work Environment/Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments

Salary Plan

LGL: Legal

Job Grade

019

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is a global engineering and construction company. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Black & Veatch provides a range of services, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, consulting, and environmental services. The company serves a variety of industries, including power, water, telecommunications, and oil and gas. Black & Veatch has operations in more than 100 countries around the world.
Learn more about Black & Veatch
Size
11,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1915
* Ladders Estimates

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