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Black & Veatch · 1 day ago

Senior Counsel

Overland Park, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company focused on sustainable infrastructure and engineering solutions. The Senior Counsel will support the company’s legal and business operations by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction-related contracts while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

ConstructionConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructure

No H1B

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

Qualification

Construction lawContract negotiationLegal researchPublic procurementDispute resolutionConstruction contractsAttention to detailCommunication skillsCollaborative mindsetProject management

Required

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