Large Projects Counsel

Job Description – Large Projects Counsel

General Description

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC (QISG), a Quanta Services, Inc. company (NYSE: PWR), is looking for an experienced attorney who, in consultation with management, provides guidance, direction, and assistance on a wide variety of legal matters. The position will be based, at the employee’s option, in our Houston, Texas (part of the Quanta Services, Inc. complex), Overland Park, Kansas, or Birmingham, Alabama offices and report to QISG’s Group General Counsel. Its primary focus will be the review and negotiation of large complex EPC projects in the electric power, power generation, and ancillary industries, from the initial proposal phase through the duration of the project execution phase, as well as support the negotiations and renewals of master services agreements with customers.

Job title and compensation will be dependent upon level of relevant experience and qualifications.

Duties

· Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers (EPC, Design-Build, CMAR, MSA, etc.).

· Assist Commercial Development, Supply Chain / Procurement, and Operations groups with negotiation of contracts and purchase orders with joint venture partners, subcontractors, and vendors.

· Provide contract support and advise on contract issues as needed during project execution, including change orders.

· Assist with potential claims, litigation and regulatory investigations.

· Travel to various company locations, project sites, legal proceedings, and contract negotiations as required.

Required Experience and Education

· Juris Doctorate granted by an ABA accredited law school.

· Current license to practice law.

· 5 - 10 years of legal transactional/commercial experience, including customer contracts and face-to-face negotiations.

· Minimum of 1 year of experience negotiating contracts in the engineering or construction industry.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

· Experience related to EPC projects in the electric power (transmission and distribution) or power generation (natural gas) industries strongly preferred.

· Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal background preferred, but litigation background with considerable EPC experience will be considered.

· Experience negotiating joint venture agreements preferred.

Skills

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

· Self-starter who can work independently while supporting the needs of the team.

· Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).

· Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.

· Analytical and detail oriented.

· Ability to manage and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to be self-directed and exercise independent judgment.

Travel Requirements

· Travel: 10-20% of time.