Project Counsel - Large Projects

Atlanta, GA, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Salary

Range $170,000.00 - $180,000.00

Benefits

comprehensive compensation package

paid time off program

Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP

Medical insurance

Extended health care

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

wellness benefits

Employee assistance program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job Description

Our company is a leading global organization specializing in the delivery of large-scale infrastructure and construction projects. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence and project management through a commitment to innovation, quality, and integrity. With a diverse portfolio that spans various sectors including transportation, energy, and defense, we serve a wide array of clients ranging from government agencies to private enterprises. Our culture fosters collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous learning, making us a preferred employer for professionals seeking to make a significant impact in the construction and engineering industries.

As Project Counsel - Large Projects, you will hold a pivotal role within our project teams, embedded directly to provide comprehensive legal support throughout the lifecycle of complex, high-impact infrastructure projects. Your expertise will be crucial in guiding project execution while reinforcing robust legal frameworks that ensure compliance and mitigate risks. In this embedded counsel position, you will collaborate closely with commercial teams, project managers, and executive leadership to align legal strategies with business objectives effectively. Your responsibilities will encompass drafting, reviewing, and negotiating crucial contracts including prime contract amendments, subcontracts, and purchase orders. Additionally, you will engage with a variety of stakeholders such as clients, delivery partners, and government agencies to facilitate smooth project progression.

You will play a vital role in identifying legal risks, proposing mitigation strategies, and managing dispute resolution with a solutions-oriented approach. Your ability to navigate the intricacies of construction law, particularly within federal acquisition environments such as Department of Defense projects, will position you as an essential resource in the management of large infrastructure ventures. If you are motivated by the challenge of providing strategic, hands-on legal counsel that directly impacts project success, this opportunity offers significant career advancement. Our comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive salary range of USD 170,000 to 180,000 per year, 401(k)/RRSP benefits, and wellness programs, demonstrates our commitment to supporting our employees' professional and personal well-being. Join us and transform your career by contributing to projects that shape the future of infrastructure.

Job Requirements

Licensed to practice law in the United States
Licensed to practice law in the state of Hawaii or willing to take the Hawaii bar within six months of hire
Minimum five years experience in construction law
Experience working for a law firm, government, or as in-house counsel at a construction or engineering company
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage complex stakeholder groups
Ability to work independently under pressure
Understanding of insurance and risk management for construction projects

Job Qualifications

Licensed to practice law in the United States
Licensed to practice law in the state of Hawaii or willing to take the Hawaii bar within six months of hire
At least five years experience in construction law
Experience working for a law firm, government, or as in-house counsel at a construction or engineering company
Demonstrated ability to manage the legal aspects of construction projects, including claims, litigation, subcontracting, and compliance
Strong understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations
Prior experience on Department of Defense or Department of the Navy construction projects preferred
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work across cultures and maintain business relationships
Knowledge of insurance and risk management programs for construction mega projects including Builders' Risk and Professional Liability
Able to work independently and under tight deadlines

Job Duties

Provide strategic, hands-on legal counsel across all project phases, ensuring compliance with the relevant contracts and effective risk mitigation
Collaborate with commercial teams, project managers, and executive leadership to align legal strategies with business objectives
Act as the primary legal resource on assigned projects, interpreting contracts and responding to legal inquiries
Draft, review and negotiate contracts and related agreements, including prime contract amendments and change orders, subcontracts, and purchase orders, among other agreements attendant to project execution
Engage with external stakeholders-clients, delivery partners, and government agencies-to support project success
Identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and advance resolution of risks working, as the particular risk may require, with outside counsel and consultants
Support dispute resolution and claims management with a solutions-driven approach, including management of outside counsel and consultants