Senior Counsel - Advanced Facilities (Mission Critical, Industrial, AI)

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Houston, TX

78d•$195,000 - $260,000

About The Position

The Senior Counsel will provide complex, broad and in-depth legal support to the region or area to which they are assigned. This position will prepare and review contracts and other documents and prepare legal evidence and arguments to protect the Company’s interests and minimize legal risk. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn. JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you'll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.

Requirements

Doctorate Degree - Juris Doctor (Required)
8+ years legal experience (Required)
Ability to perform work accurately, completely and in a timely manner
Communication skills, verbal and written – Advanced
Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
Analytical skills, with ability to independently analyze problems and provide the appropriate solution – Advanced
Ability to conduct effective presentations - Advanced
Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate
Legal writing skills - Advanced
Ability to perform legal research - Advanced
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally - Advanced

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or other technical field (Preferred)
In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Construction litigation with large law firm (Preferred)
In lieu of the above requirements, experience in a related practice, such as real estate, may be considered.

Responsibilities

Provides legal support on routine matters to the region to which they are assigned.
Reviews project procurement documents and assists with proposal legal review.
Prepares draft prime contracts and subcontracts with assistance of the project team.
Provides counsel and guidance regarding transactions, programs, policies and procedures.
Researches and prepares appropriate and effective draft legal opinions, memoranda, and other documents.
Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for relevance and to help the Company prepare clear and effective policies and practices to minimize legal risk.
Assists with management of claims and litigation. Provides assistance to gather and prepare evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions.
Implements litigation hold memoranda.
Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.
Leads legal research efforts and prepares appropriate and effective legal opinions, memoranda, and other documents.
Oversees and manages outside counsel and monitors legal proceedings.
Leads in the collection and preparation of evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case, to defend the Company in civil litigation.
Reviews and approves advertising copy and public statements from a legal standpoint.
Prepares and negotiates all types of commercial transactions related to projects and corporate functions. Includes prime and subcontracts, vendor and support services.