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Sr. Counsel

Fluor Corporation
$135,000- $250,000/ year
Posted May 13
Full Time
On Site
Sugar Land, Texas

Diversity Statement

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. This requires teams that are as unique as the projects we execute. We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) for all so our employees and stakeholders benefit from the creative solutions derived as a result of embracing differences.

Job Description

This position acts in an advisory capacity regarding legal matters to executive, line and staff organizations within the company. Generally assists the company and its subsidiaries at all levels in the identification and minimization of risks and reducing legal exposure in relation to existing and future operations of the company. Depending upon the specific position, members of the Law Department support the Company in two broad respects: (a) by counseling on legal and risk matters (including project, corporate, and merger and acquisition risks), and advising throughout project pursuit and execution – from contract negotiation to early identification and resolution of project risks to dispute resolution and (b) by assisting the company in satisfying applicable compliance and regulatory requirements and mitigating risks on an enterprise-wide basis. This position represents the company in negotiations with third parties and their counsel, government agencies, and other outside parties. This role evaluates the impact of existing and proposed regulations, court decisions, and law including any proposed changes in the law that might affect company policies and operating procedures.

  • Participate in determining negotiation positions and strategies for company and assist in

negotiation with third parties as needed.

  • Perform analyses of complex legal issues and evolving legal theories as they relate to the company's business
  • Advice and counsel management on legal and business matters and risk management; act as liaison with outside counsel, client representatives, vendors, subcontractors, and governmental agencies, both domestic and foreign
  • Review various contracts, leases, and other corporate legal documents; make modifications, revisions, and clarification of documents as needed
  • Assist in developing standard documents and perform review of joint venture and partnership documents, secrecy and licensing agreements, contracts, and other corporate documents
  • Prepare powers of attorney, officers' certificates, minutes, resolutions, and other corporate documents for domestic and foreign subsidiaries
  • Other duties as assigned

Notice To Candidates

Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependant) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To Be Considered Candidates

Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Basic Job Requirements

 

  • Accredited professional law degree based on country requirements and eight (8) years of work-

related experience; a professional license, certification, or registration that may be required in order to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements

  • Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
  • Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
  • Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
  • Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Preferred Qualifications

 

  • Experience working in either private practice or corporate or government environment
  • Applicable license(s) and registration(s) in area of specialty or discipline
  • Outstanding project management, organizational, and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Highly organized, detail oriented, with strong ability to prioritize
  • Demonstrated experience in a broad range of substantive legal and business areas
  • Flexibility, versatility, and ability to deal with multiple issues, priorities, and personnel is expected and required
  • Capacity to collaborate with others and outstanding time-management abilities are essential
  • Demonstrated ability to work with and manage outside counsel and deal with internal clients at many different levels within an organization
  • Proficient in the use of computers to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and electronic presentation programs

Salary Range

135,000 to 250,000

Benefits

Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, and training and development courses.

Requisition Number

145033BR

Diverse Workforce

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

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