What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Counsel position at MWH Constructors?
MWH Constructors, a global leader in heavy civil construction of water and wastewater facilities, is currently seeking a Senior Counsel to support company operations out of our Broomfield, CO corporate headquarters.
MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company with a focus on water and energy. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services and a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction services and safety practices, the company's multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for providing legal counsel and guidance on day-to-day corporate activities and special situations.
- Analyzes legal matters arising in connection with project pursuit and execution and provides advice and counsel to project management and Senior executives.
- Participates in evaluation, negotiation and integration of mergers and acquisitions.
- Support the legal and risk management functions for the organization to include contracts, licensing, insurance and bonding.
- Negotiates, writes and executes agreements and contracts on behalf of the company.
- Researches and advises on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with different contracts/agreements; anticipates unique legal issues that could impact the company.
- Negotiates various types of contracts, teaming agreements, prime contracts, subcontracts and joint venture agreements.
- Be an active leader for construction and/or engineering claims and disputes with contractors, owners and subcontractors.
- Supports special projects, such as research, transactional documentation, and supports changes in guidelines, policies, procedures and presentations.
- Supports in implementing MWH legal and risk policies, processes and procedures.
- Provides/facilitates training to job site leadership on legal topics.
Basic Qualifications
- J.D. degree and license to practice law.
- Minimum 5-10 years of related work experience within an engineering or construction company or a law firm in the construction and/or engineering field.
- Requires a comprehensive knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, joint venture agreements, project management agreements, parent company guarantees, and related contracts.
- Proven construction claims preparations, negotiations and settlement skills.
- Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues.
- Strong understanding of construction insurance and bonding.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and an ability to interact with and provide counsel to senior management.
- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within the organization's legal department and across all businesses.
- Possess a practical, commercial and solution oriented, problem-solving approach.
Benefits
- Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
- 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
- Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
- Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
- Paid Sick and Safe Leave
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
- Employee Referral Program
Salary Range: $210,000 - $230,000 Annually
MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company in heavy civil construction with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services through a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction and construction services, the Company's multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.
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MWH Constructors is an EEO employer – MWH Constructors considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship or other basis in accordance with federal, state or local laws or regulations.