Description:
An Engineering Consultant in Annandale, Virginia's Contracts group is actively seeking a creative, talented attorney to support An Engineering Consultant in Annandale, Virginia's operations.This role will be based out of An Engineering Consultant in Annandale, Virginia's headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia.
The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career in construction law and legal issues related to contracts for engineering, construction, and other technical services.
An Engineering Consultant in Annandale, Virginia is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Required Skills & Required Experience
Minimum Requirements:
- J.D. Degree from accredited law school
- Member in good standing with any U.S. state bar
- Demonstrated legal experience of eight years or more, with a major engineering company, contractor, consultant or law firm in the areas of engineering and construction law
- Familiar with New York agencies and procurement regulations
- Proficient in construction law, including engineering, architecture, technical services, and construction
- Capable of presenting before senior management
- Capable of working independently with minimal oversight
- Demonstrated drafting and negotiation experience involving professional services agreements and construction contracts
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience at an engineering, architecture, or construction company
- Well-developed communications skills; ability to clearly and concisely express legal issues and analysis as it pertains to business and technical concerns to executive management, project managers, corporate services groups, and peers
- Outgoing, personable and a team player
- Self-driven & resourceful to achieve goals independently and in groups
- Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules and priorities
- Ability to generate ideas, make recommendations and come to consensus
- Excellent writing, presentation, and meeting facilitation skills
