Corporate Counsel commercial

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Corporate Counsel (Commercial)

Duties: The candidate will support the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.”Represent the Company with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.” Ability to understand, negotiate and modify construction agreements, particularly EPC contracts; ensure appropriate terms and conditions, risk factors, and insurance requirements are within Company policies and standards. Work closely with OU and Project Managers to ensure proper understanding of contract provisions and optimum field management of projects. Ensure managers are properly educated, trained, and adhere to established Delegation of Authority, and Contract Review and Proposal Policy guidelines. Assist project management teams with commercial management of projects, including communicating and documenting changes and claims to be submitted in accordance with contract terms. Act as liaison between clients, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and division Legal department and/or corporate office personnel on contract issues. Review, modify and approve subcontracts; review/approve deviations from the operating companies’ standard subcontract and vendor terms. Ensure compliance with Company subcontractor approval process; review, negotiate and approve deviations from standard Company subcontract, where necessary. Advise internal clients on updates in federal or state laws or regulations affecting the engineering and construction industry, etc. Under the supervision of the applicable Legal Department manager, manage and work with outside counsel on litigation matters, including reviewing, analyzing, and modifying pleadings, law, and motions. Strategize with outside counsel to determine the best and most cost-effective ways to litigate the given case. Attend hearings, mediations, and arbitrations as a Company representative. Prepare litigation reports on assigned cases. Assist with investigations and gather information for issues relating to Compliance, Human Resources, and Safety or financial audits. Maintain an understanding of the Company’s insurance programs to ensure appropriate issues are addressed in contracts and subcontracts, as well as the effect of those policies on assigned cases and projects. Perform additional responsibilities, as needed or requested.

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Requisition Number: CORPO003378

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