Engineering & Construction Corporate Counsel

Sargent & Lundy • Chicago, IL

66d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy provides comprehensive consulting, engineering, design, and technical analysis for power generation, power delivery, and energy projects worldwide. We have a highly professional and experienced staff dedicated to the energy business. We are seeking an in-house attorney to counsel our engineering and design teams on methods for mitigating engineering services and construction risks though contract and claim management.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (law) degree
• At least 3 years of legal experience in the architect and engineering design or construction field.
• Familiarity with general liability and professional liability insurance coverages (e.g. errors and omissions insurance)
• Construction or professional services contracting experience

Nice To Haves

• Engineering degree

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate professional services contracts, EPC contracts (design-build), teaming agreements, other business agreements
• Early claim monitoring and management, including identification of potential risks and recommending strategies for mitigation
• Notify and cooperate with insurers to investigate, tender, and track claims and incidents
• Manage outside counsel and litigation related to professional liability, personal injury, and contract disputes
• Monitor and review pleadings, discovery, trial preparations, and settlement negotiations
• Work directly with company stakeholders on the above legal activities
• Assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures
• Advise on industry-specific regulations and laws

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree