The Opportunity:

GLDD is currently seeking a Commercial Counsel to report to the Vice President and General Counsel. This attorney must be a self-starter capable of accepting responsibility for providing proactive legal advice and counsel in support of internal legal functions.

About the Company:

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 133-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with a wide range of projects and activities and internal legal functions, with a focus on contracting and commercial support;
• Provide support on a wide range of domestic and international project contracts prior to tender, participating with other attorneys and contract manager to provide advice and analysis to the dredging and offshore wind business units;
• Analyze legal issues relating to federal, state and local government contracts, as well as private contracts;
• Be familiar with and advise regarding Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses as they relate to federal contracts and business operations;
• Assist with tender and prequalification documents;
• Support drafting and negotiation of complex project and finance documentation;
• Draft and negotiate contracts for services, equipment and supplies, leases, and other commercial agreements in support of dredging and business operations;
• Identify and analyze potential legal claims and work with business stakeholders to provide risk assessments and to reduce litigation exposure;
• Manage commercial disputes with subcontractors, vendors and suppliers;
• Perform general contract administration duties.
• Communicate legal advice to management teams and advises executives on legal matters that steer the businesses operations.
• Conduct research on legal developments and trends to formulate policies and procedures for the organization.
• Limited travel may be required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (4 year) from an accredited four-year college or university;
• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and Texas Bar admission;
• 3 to 5 years of law firm or in-house legal experience, preferably in a maritime, construction or asset-intensive business;
• Proven operator in a fast-paced, team environment and able to act as a lead as required;
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities;
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills;
• Highest ethical standards and behavior;
• Highly developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and interact effectively with cross-functional teams and business colleagues at all levels of the company;
• Excellent business judgment, superior leadership skills and delivery-oriented attitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with federal contracts and FAR clauses;
• Familiarity with Jones Act/general maritime law/maritime commercial contracts.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus program.
• 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.
• Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants’ 401(k) accounts based on company’s annual performance.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans.