Counsel (Construction & Claims - Industrial Performance)

Air Liquide•Houston, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions is a technology partner for the design, engineering, and construction of leading-edge processing facilities and related infrastructures worldwide. The company enables customers to optimize natural resources for clean and sustainable energy through constant innovation. With decades of operational expertise, Air Liquide develops creative, safe, reliable, and competitive solutions for best-in-class plants. Air Liquide's ambition is to be an industry leader, deliver long-term performance, and contribute to sustainability, with a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition. The company is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Air Liquide is seeking a Counsel (Construction & Claims - Industrial Performance) professional. This role reports to the Director, Industrial Performance Legal Team, and will be primarily responsible for various aspects of the Company’s legal affairs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited school of law, master’s degree in law, or equivalent
Have 4-6+ years of relevant law firm and/or in-house experience, with an emphasis on litigation/arbitration of major infrastructure project construction disputes, together with providing advice to project execution teams on major infrastructure project disputes
Qualification to practice law in one or more states, and have or be pursuing membership in good standing with the Texas State Bar
Possess strong analytical skills and problem-solving mind-set
Be able to demonstrate strong communication skills, communicating within all levels in an international organization, and especially with executive management
Be able to work independently; take initiative and drive processes with little guidance
Project development, construction, dispute resolution and international law experience preferred
Be able to use legal tech tools, including AI-powered ones
Be flexible and adaptive in handling urgent matters
Be able to travel both within the United States and abroad to perform project deep-dives at construction sites

Nice To Haves

Industrial Gas experience
Project development, construction, dispute resolution and international law experience

Responsibilities

Key legal collaborator for project execution: proactively guiding change order and dispute avoidance to mitigate litigation risk in close coordination with project execution teams and executive management
Assisting the supply-chain management team with procurement concerns and the execution of all agreements necessary for the Company’s execution of purchases with 3rd party suppliers
Assisting the subcontracts management team with the preparation and negotiation of agreements necessary for the Company’s execution of major projects, including construction contracts, equipment supply agreements, pipeline construction agreements, rights of way and easements, change orders, and settlement agreements
Strategizing and facilitating 'back-to-back' flow-down from primary customer contracts
Advancing informal dispute resolution and claim preparation in coordination with project execution teams and executive management
Coordination with project execution teams, executive management and outside counsel to nurture alignment in mediation, litigation and arbitration, and negotiate change orders and settlement agreements
Partner with outside counsel with a focus on 'budget-first' litigation management
The preparation and negotiation of agreements necessary for the Company’s execution of sales with 3rd party customers
Within the Industrial Performance Legal Team, contribute to harmonization and standardization of the templates and exchange of experience
Developing and sharing training on various topics, including contract negotiation, claims management, discovery
Coordinating and collaborating with other Air Liquide departments with respect to procurement, contract negotiation, corporate governance, compliance, tax, and intellectual property matters impacting projects and the Company
Providing on-going legal advice to executive management members with respect to project development and construction, strategic initiatives, corporate planning, and fostering customer relationships