Large Projects Counsel - QDC

About Us:

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About this Role:

QDC, a division of Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC (QISG), is looking for an experienced attorney who, in consultation with management, provides guidance, direction, and assistance on a wide variety of legal matters. The position will be based in our Houston, Texas office (part of the Quanta Services, Inc. complex) and report to the division’s Group General Counsel. Its primary focus will be the review and negotiation of large complex EPC projects for advanced facilities for cloud and enterprise organizations, from the initial proposal phase through project execution, as well as support of negotiations and renewals of master services agreements with customers. QISG is a Quanta Services, Inc. company (NYSE: PWR).
Job title and compensation will be dependent upon level of relevant experience and qualifications.

What You'll Do:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers (EPC, Design-Build, CMAR, MSA, etc.).
• Assist Commercial Development, Supply Chain / Procurement, and Operations groups with negotiation of contracts and purchase orders with joint venture partners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Provide contract support and advise on contract issues as needed during project execution, including change orders.
• Assist with potential claims, litigation and regulatory investigations.
• Travel to various company locations, project sites, legal proceedings, and contract negotiations as required.

 

What You'll Bring:

• Juris Doctorate granted by an ABA accredited law school.
• Current license to practice law.
• 5 - 10 years of legal transactional/commercial experience, including customer contracts and face-to-face negotiations.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience negotiating contracts in the engineering or construction industry.
• Experience related to EPC projects and AIA form contracts strongly preferred.
• Experience negotiating joint venture agreements preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Self-starter who can work independently while supporting the needs of the team.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Analytical and detail oriented.
• Ability to manage and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be self-directed and exercise independent judgment.

What You'll Get:

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.