Project Counsel

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Project Counsel

The candidate will provide advice to the project management team on the contractual impact of proposed actions. Provide training to the project management team on key project contracts. Draft project correspondence to be sent to the Owner/ Concessionaire, key subcontractors, and critical third parties. Gather the necessary technical or commercial data necessary for the specific piece of correspondence in question. Seek input, review, and approval from the Project Manager. Support the project management team in creating the necessary awareness among all key personnel at the Project so that issues that may require a contractual response are identified and communicated in a timely fashion. Disseminate good practices with regard to internal communications (internal memos, e-mails between team members). Ensure good practices to that effect are followed. Advice in the identification and preparation of claims in close coordination with the project management team. Management of disputes and claims. Coordinate with partners’ in-house and Project outside counsel. Review, as requested by the project team, solicitations (RFQs, RFPs) to be issued to vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, etc.). Review, draft, and negotiate construction-related contracts (design/build agreements, subcontracts, joint venture agreements, etc.) according to company policies. Review any adjustments made to contracts and ensure that the specifications comply with the agreements made. Open and transparent communications with and functional reporting to Dragados USA’s General Counsel/Senior Vice President and willing to take direction. Perform other related duties as required and assigned. Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate required. 7-10 years of the law firm or in-house experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience in contracts and negotiation is a must. Should have 5 years of construction experience is required, preferably in-house. Admitted to the Bar (license to practice law) required, preferably in Maryland. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, and Outlook is required. Team player with strong communication skills, reporting skills, analytical skills, negotiating skills, and organizational capabilities. Familiarity with contract documents and contract law is a must.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: PROJE004113

Company info

Dragados USA, Inc.
500 5th avenue 38th floor
New York
New York
United States 10110
Website : http://www.dragados-usa.com