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Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Energy GBU's Manager of Legal, provide advice and support to business development, project management and senior leadership on legal and commercial issues involving Bechtel's Energy Global Business Unit (GBU) and its prospects and projects worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with GBU Business Development and Management in structuring, preparing, negotiating and concluding transactions for prospects and projects in the markets served by the Energy GBU.
• Advise and support GBU Management and project personnel on legal issues during the execution of projects.
• Provide advice and assist in the negotiation and settlement of disputed claims with clients, subcontractors and vendors.
• Advise GBU Business Development and Management on the company's intemal protocols and procedures to ensure that compliance is maintained.
• Under the overall supervision of the GBU's Manager of Legal, the Senior Counsel will usually work on transactions independently with GBU Business Development and Management. Senior Counsel will retain legal services from outside counsel as needed and appropriate.
• The legal work associated with the position is typically complex and difficult — the issues to be addressed are often unique and require a high order of original and creative legal analysis for their resolution.

Qualifications and Skills:

Basic Qualifications:

• Must hold a current bar admission from a U.S. jurisdiction (foreign qualified lawyers will also be considered).
• Must hold a bachelor's degree
• Must be prepared to travel on an "as-needed" basis.
• Minimum 10 years work experience with Engineering and Construction projects and related contract documents — from a major law firm or major Engineering, Procurement and Construction firm.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Well-honed advisory, negotiation and drafting skills.
• A high degree of business acumen and a strategic approach.
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels within the company.
•  Capable of directing and reviewing the work of other junior attorneys.

Additional Qualifications:

·   Membership in the State Bar of the State of Texas.