Matrix Service Company · 1 week ago
Senior Counsel - Commercial
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expMatrix Service Company is a leading provider of engineering, fabrication, construction, maintenance, and repair services primarily to the oil, gas, power, petrochemical, industrial, and mining and minerals markets. The Sr. Counsel (Commercial) is responsible for a wide variety of legal tasks, including reviewing and negotiating contracts, managing commercial disputes, and providing legal advice to support project execution.
ConstructionIndustrial EngineeringService Industry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Actively support the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.”
Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
Understand, negotiate, draft and modify various types of customer contracts in support of the business, including EPC agreements, engineering agreements, construction agreements, fabrication agreements, maintenance agreements, etc.; ensure appropriate terms and conditions, risk factors and insurance requirements are within Company policies and standards
Work closely with OU executives, project management and other personnel to ensure proper understanding of contract provisions in connection with contract negotiations and execution of projects
Ensure managers are properly educated, trained and adhere to established Delegation of Authority and Contract Review and Proposal Policy guidelines
Assist executives and project management teams with commercial management of projects, including communicating and documenting changes and claims to be submitted in accordance with contract terms and resolution of contract disputes
Act as liaison between internal and external clients, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers on contract issues
Ensure compliance with Company subcontractor approval process, including review/approve deviations from the operating company’s standard subcontract and vendor terms
Work closely with procurement and operations to ensure proper flow-down terms are incorporated into subcontracts
Advise internal clients on updates in federal or state laws or regulations affecting engineering and construction industry, etc
Under the supervision of the General Counsel, work with outside counsel on commercial and general liability litigation matters, including reviewing, analyzing and modifying pleadings, law and motions. Strategize with outside counsel to determine the best and most cost-effective ways to litigate the given case. Attend hearings, mediations and arbitrations as a Company representative. Prepare litigation reports on assigned cases
Assist with investigations and gather information on issues relating to Compliance, Human Resources and Safety or financial audits
Maintain understanding of Company’s insurance programs to ensure appropriate issues addressed in contracts and subcontracts, as well as the effect of those policies on assigned cases and projects
Perform additional responsibilities, as needed or requested
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate Degree; Bachelor's Degree in Business, Construction, Human Resources, Safety, or other related field preferred
7+ years' legal experience, with an emphasis in the Engineering & Construction industry
License to practice law, in good standing, in any state
Ability to work independently, yet part of a Team, including with internal customers and other team members who work in various remote locations
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to gather and weigh facts and information from many sources, draw conclusions and make recommendations to management
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, both internally and externally
Ability to assess legal and business risk in varying situations and make associated recommendations to minimize overall risk to the Company
Strong written and oral communication skills as required to interface with customers and subcontractors
Ability to work on/manage multiple priorities simultaneously, work with frequent interruptions and meet established deadlines
Travel periodically, as required
Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Legal Research
Preferred
Construction litigation experience considered a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
Disability benefits
Life and AD&D insurance
An employee assistance program (EAP)
A 401(k) plan with company match
An employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
A robust wellness program
Adoption assistance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
A performance or safety bonus program
Company
Matrix Service Company
Matrix Service Company provides construction services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1990-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
John Hewitt
President and CEO
Recent News
2025-11-07
2025-11-07
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