Procurement Lawyer - Capital Engineering

Qnity•Elsmere, DE

21h

About The Position

Qnity Electronics, Inc. is seeking a procurement lawyer with substantial experience in engineering and major construction projects. The role is part of the Qnity Legal team and has primary responsibility for capital projects, engineering, and construction contracts. The lawyer will work closely with Procurement, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Finance, and other business stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. The position will support the global capital portfolio in coordination with regional and country Legal teams and may provide additional procurement legal support as capacity permits. The successful candidate will bring strong commercial contracting skills and practical knowledge of engineering, construction, and project procurement, including EPC/EPCM arrangements, equipment and materials procurement, engineering and consultancy services, construction contracts, and long-term service arrangements. The candidate must be able to take ownership of complex matters with limited supervision. Co-location with most of the North American Legal team in the greater Wilmington, Delaware area is preferred, with an expected presence three days per week. Qnity describes its values as Customer, Innovation, Speed, and People. The company is an equal opportunity employer, offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package, and uses AI to enhance its recruitment process.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
Licensed member in good standing of at least one state bar and eligible for admission on motion in Delaware.
At least 5 years of relevant working experience; prior in-house experience is strongly preferred.
Significant experience advising on engineering, construction, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, or other capital-intensive projects.
Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
Demonstrated experience with engineering procurement and project-related contracting.
Strong understanding of contractual risk allocation in major projects.
Ability to work directly with engineers, procurement buyers, project managers, and senior business leaders.
Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple complex transactions and projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

In-house experience in an engineering-intensive business, energy company, industrial organization, infrastructure business, OEM, or major project owner.
Experience with EPC/EPCM contracting and major equipment procurement.
Familiarity with established construction and engineering contract structures such as FIDIC or NEC.
Experience supporting capital projects in technology-intensive manufacturing environments, including capacity expansions, equipment installation, and asset upgrades.
Experience managing construction or engineering claims and disputes.
Familiarity with performance bonds, bank guarantees, letters of credit, and other project security instruments.
Experience negotiating engineering and construction agreements and supporting cross-border projects with local counsel and geographically dispersed procurement and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Take primary responsibility for legal matters involving capital projects, engineering, and construction contracts.
Work with Procurement, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Finance, and other business stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Support the global capital portfolio in coordination with regional and country Legal teams.
Provide other procurement legal support as capacity permits.
Draft and negotiate complex commercial, engineering, construction, and project-related contracts.
Manage complex matters and transactions with limited supervision.
Support cross-border projects in collaboration with local counsel and geographically dispersed procurement and engineering teams.
Advise on contractual risk allocation in major projects.