Description:
At A Global Engineering & Construction Company, 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:
- A Global Engineering & Construction Company, one of the largest publicly traded engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance and project management companies, is seeking a litigation attorney in its office in Irving, TX. Position reports to the Senior Counsel for Litigation.
- Work closely with company personnel, including senior attorneys, to provide legal advice and counsel on a variety of dispute related issues with particular emphasis on engineering, procurement and construction contract disputes.
- Manage litigation, other disputes and outside counsel globally, including development of case strategy and planning related to disputes. Develop, negotiate and manage budgets of outside counsel.
- Contribute to strategy and planning in a variety of dispute related matters. Analyze situations, identify and forecast pertinent problems and evaluate realistic options. Recommend and assist with implementation of appropriate courses of action.
- Assist or represent the company in negotiations with third parties.
- Assist in a variety of investigation matters and with witness and document location and identification.
- Maintain familiarity with industry issues and developing legal theories relating to various aspects of the company's operations.
- 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 five (5)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
Other Job Requirements:
- Knowledge of litigation, preferably including international dispute resolution experience
- Excellent analytical skills and written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
- Ability to manage competing interests in a highly demanding environment
- Travel is required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience providing legal advice and counsel to corporations in the context of handling and/or managing litigation.
- Experience in managing eDiscovery and electronically stored information, preferably in complex construction-related disputes.
