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MWH · 2 hours ago

Senior Counsel

Broomfield, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$210K/yr - $230K/yr

8+ years exp

MWH Constructors is a global leader in heavy civil construction of water and wastewater facilities, currently seeking a Senior Counsel to support company operations out of their Broomfield, CO corporate headquarters. The role involves providing legal counsel, negotiating contracts, and supporting risk management functions within the organization.

ConstructionEnergyIndustrial EngineeringWater

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

J.D. degreeConstruction law expertiseContract negotiationConstruction claims managementInsuranceBonding knowledgeInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsProblem-solving approachWritten communicationOral communication

Required

J.D. degree and license to practice law

Minimum 8+ 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