Counsel, Large Projects

An operating company of Quanta Services (PWR), Dashiell Corporation

is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy sectors. Our comprehensive offerings include planning and system studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects.

With more than 65 years of experience delivering large-scale, complex projects, Dashiell stands apart as a fully integrated Engineering, Construction, and Testing company specializing in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure.

For more information, visit www.dashiell.com

Primary Function

In consultation with management, provides guidance, direction, and assistance on a wide variety of legal matters. Primary focus will be the review and negotiation of complex EPC contracts for projects in the electric power and ancillary industries, from the initial proposal phase through the project execution phase. This position will also support the negotiations and renewals of Master Service Agreements, purchasing agreements and other ancillary agreements with customers.

This position will be based at Quanta’s Houston, Texas corporate headquarters and report to Dashiell’s General Counsel.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers (EPC, Design-Build, Professional Services Agreements, MSA, etc.).

- Assist Sales, Supply Chain / Procurement, and Operations groups with negotiation of contracts and purchase orders with subcontractors and vendors.

- Provide contract support and advise on contract issues as needed during project execution, including change orders.

- Travel to various company locations, project sites, legal proceedings, and contract negotiations as required.

- Carries out other duties as required

Qualifications (Education, Experience and Skills)

- 6+ years of legal transactional/commercial experience, including customer contracts and face-to face negotiations. - 4+ years of experience negotiating contracts in the construction industry.

- Experience related to EPC projects in the electric power industry (transmission and distribution) strongly preferred.

- Experience negotiating joint venture agreements preferred.

- Juris Doctorate granted by an ABA accredited law school.

- Current license to practice law.

Skills:

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

- Self-starter who can work independently while supporting the needs of the team.

- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).

- Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.

- Analytical and detail oriented.

- Ability to manage and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

- Ability to be self-directed and exercise independent judgment.

Physical Requirements

- This position requires minimal physical effort.

- Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.

- May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.