Senior Counsel

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Olathe, KS

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Counsel will play a pivotal role in supporting the company’s legal and business operations, focusing on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction-related contracts for municipal infrastructure and public works projects. This position works closely with business units, project managers, and external stakeholders to ensure all agreements align with company objectives, mitigate risk, and comply with applicable laws and regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience with design-build project delivery and working with municipalities on public procurement matters.

Requirements

Law degree required
Licensed to practice law in at least 1 jurisdiction
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of experience in construction law, focusing on drafting and negotiating construction contracts.
Strong understanding of construction industry standards, regulations, and project management practices.
Demonstrated experience with design-build project delivery and working with municipalities on public procurement or compliance matters.
Experience with dispute resolution (litigation, mediation, arbitration).
Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative mindset and strong attention to detail.
Experience working in-house for a construction or engineering company.
Knowledge of public/private procurement processes and government contracting regulations.
Familiarity with construction insurance, bonding, and surety issues.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of construction-related agreements, including construction contracts, subcontracts, service agreements, and procurement contracts.
Provide legal advice on construction-related matters, including project delivery methods (design-build, CM at risk, and traditional contracting).
Support projects involving municipal infrastructure and public works, ensuring adherence to government contracting standards.
Advise business teams on risk management, compliance, and strategies to mitigate potential disputes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (project managers, engineers, procurement) to address legal concerns for ongoing and upcoming projects.
Assist in dispute resolution, including preparation of claims, arbitration, and litigation support.
Monitor compliance with applicable laws and industry regulations (construction safety standards, labor laws, environmental regulations).
Maintain and update templates and best practices for construction contracts and legal documentation.
Conduct legal research and stay current on industry trends, laws, and case law.
Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal issues related to construction contracts and project management.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union.
Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

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