KBR, Inc

Sr. Counsel, Litigation

KBR, Inc • $160K — $200K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Legal & Accounting
11 - 15 years of experience
Yesterday
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Qualifications

  • 15+ years' experience in litigation in a law firm or in-house environment, including first chair trial/arbitration experience.
  • Significant experience in Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC/EPCM) litigation, Intellectual property litigation, or International arbitration.
  • Experience supporting Oil, Gas, and Chemical sectors in employment law and health, safety, and environmental matters.
  • Familiarity with general liability and professional liability claims and insurance policies.
  • Proficiency in e-discovery tools and processes.

Responsibilities

  • Manage various U.S. and international commercial, intellectual property, and personal injury litigation cases.
  • Lead strategy and execution on critical litigation matters for KBR.
  • Advise business units on pre-litigation disputes, including those with clients and vendors.
  • Draft policies and provide advice on commercial claim avoidance and procedures.
  • Review safety-related policies and direct investigations into incidents.
  • Respond to subpoenas and third-party document requests.
  • Support additional projects as assigned by the Vice President or Chief Legal Officer.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
Full Job Description
Title:
Sr. Counsel, Litigation

We are now looking for an experienced Sr. Counsel, Litigation to join our Legal team. Reporting to the Vice President, Litigation and Compliance, you will be responsible for managing a wide variety of litigation matters from start to finish.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage a variety of U.S. and international commercial, intellectual property, technology, construction, and personal injury litigation and arbitrations
  • Lead the strategy, management and execution of litigation matters which are critical to KBR's success
  • Work with business unit attorneys on pre-litigation disputes with clients, vendors, and other third parties and provide other advice as requested
  • Provide ongoing advice and training on commercial claim avoidance and claim preparation Draft, review and provide legal advice on policies, procedures, communications, and contract language
  • Review and provide advice on safety related policies, procedures, incident reports and direct safety related investigations
  • Respond to third party subpoenas and requests for documents
  • Support other projects as requested from time to time by the Vice President Litigation and Compliance or Chief Legal Officer.


Required Experience:

  • 15+ years' experience in litigation in a law firm or in-house environment including first chair trial/arbitration experience
  • Significant substantive experience in one or more of the following: Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Project/Construction Management (EPC/EPCM) litigation, Intellectual property litigation, International arbitration and/or litigation in multiple jurisdictions, Personal injury and/or toxic tort litigation
  • Significant experience supporting Oil, Gas, and Chemical employers in areas such as employment law, health, safety, and environmental (HSE), contractual disputes, etc.
  • Experience dealing with general liability and professional liability/indemnity insurance policies and claims
  • Familiar with ediscovery tools and process
  • Ability to analyze and evaluate complex disputes and issues and provide practical, business focused legal advice
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient in use of business tools such as Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office products, OneDrive, Sharepoint, etc.
  • Successful organizational, leadership and people management skills
  • Self-driven, operates with a sense of urgency, and resourcefulness
  • Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships
  • Team player and positive attitude


Additional Requirements:

  • Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally
  • Foreign language skills a plus
  • Undergraduate degree and completion of JD
  • License to practice law in state of residence.

About KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides services to customers in the energy, chemical, and government sectors, among others. KBR has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and has undergone several name changes and mergers since then. KBR is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers while also being a responsible corporate citizen.
Learn more about KBR, Inc
Size
28,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
NASDAQ
KBR
* Ladders Estimates

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