Corporate Counsel, Construction

Position Summary

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This is an opportunity for an attorney with experience in the power and construction industries to assume a Corporate Counsel position providing legal services to Paradigm Power Delivery, Inc. and Renewable Concepts LLC (collectively, the “Company”), two entities within the construction segment of the Babcock Power organization.

Under the supervision of the Vice President, General Counsel & Assistant Secretary of Construction (“Construction General Counsel”), the Corporate Counsel will provide day-to-day transactional support to the Company. The position will focus on ensuring that the Company’s contract obligations are reasonable, are undertaken on an informed basis with management’s consent, and properly mitigate risk to protect the Company. The position will also assist the Construction General Counsel with legal issues that may arise during project execution, with issues related to business licensing, and with training of Company personnel.

The Corporate Counsel will be part of the legal team for the Company and regularly interact with the Company’s operations, finance, insurance, and supply chain management departments.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Draft, redline and negotiate complex contracts including construction agreements, EPC agreements, master services agreements, purchase and sale agreements for goods and/or services, parent company guarantees, letters of credit, surety bonds, and other documents relating to the Company’s business of providing construction and maintenance services to clients in the power industry. Communicate effectively with Company leadership about contract risk and appropriate mitigation strategies. Be a strong, knowledgeable, and practical voice during contract and bid proposal reviews.
• Assist the Construction General Counsel with providing post-award legal support to project management teams in the areas of contract interpretation and claims. Assist the supply management department with negotiating commercial terms with vendors as needed.
• Requires a strong transactional background in negotiating agreements for the power and construction industries.
• Assist in the development, prosecution, and settlement of claims related to construction, including, without limitation, claims based on delay, disruption, differing site conditions, force majeure, and cumulative impact.
• Perform legal research and advise Company management about compliance with applicable laws, including, without limitation, laws related to the licensing of contractors and engineers.
• Requires the ability to focus on multiple ongoing priorities simultaneously, excellent drafting skills, superior attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Job Requirements / Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

EDUCATION:

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.

EXPERIENCE:

• Candidates must have a minimum of 8 years of experience that includes significant transactional experience negotiating complex agreements related to engineering, construction, or the supply of equipment and services to the power generation industry.
• Preferred candidates will have substantive change management/claim development experience in the power and construction industries.
• Preferred candidates will have in-house experience with an engineering or construction firm in the power industry.
• Preferred candidates will be experienced in negotiating and drafting purchase and sale agreements for goods and/or services, master agreements, EPC agreements, parent guarantees, confidentiality agreements, letters of credit, surety bonds, and other documents relating to the power and construction industries.
• A solid working knowledge of insurance and intellectual property law preferred.

Required skills:

Integrity and Teamwork – Demonstrates integrity, trustworthiness, sound judgment, and respect for others; acts ethically and in the best interest of the organization; works effectively and cooperatively with other members of the legal team (i.e., must be a good teammate).

Oral Communication – Expresses information (e.g., ideas or facts) to individuals or groups efficiently, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (e.g., technical, sensitive, controversial); listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; solicits information, ideas and solutions from others.

Written Communication – Communicates information (e.g., facts, ideas, and messages) in a clear, concise, and organized manner with content and wording appropriate for the intended audience.

Contracts Review – Thoroughly reviews and edits contracts; understands implications of contract provisions on business operations and profitability; offers legal and practical advice to support the organization’s goals and minimize risk assumed by the organization; proactively anticipates future problems and makes indicated modifications to contract provisions.

Negotiation Skills – Demonstrates sound negotiation and persuasion skills; recognizes legal issues bearing on negotiations; listens carefully to others; asks effective questions; exercises analytical skills in crafting negotiation tactics and strategies; puts issues in proper perspective when advising internal clients; understand the human dynamics of negotiations.

Legal Research and Opinions – Researches and interprets the law in relation to business operations and goals; evaluates options and assesses risks; synthesizes legal and business issues into practical advice and guidance; works to get desired and legally supportable answers for internal clients; crafts effective arguments.

Internal Client Relations – Communicates clearly, precisely, and effectively with people at all levels; explains the law in an understandable manner; strives to understand client objects; manages internal conflicts effectively; respects the ideas, opinions, and contributions of others; promotes mutual trust and respect.