Engineering & Construction Corporate Counsel - Masco Corporation

Description




Sargent & Lundy provides comprehensive consulting, engineering, design, and technical analysis for power generation, power delivery, and energy projects worldwide. We have a highly professional and experienced staff dedicated to the energy business.


We are seeking an in-house attorney to counsel our engineering and design teams on methods for mitigating engineering services and construction risks though contract and claim management.


The responsibilities for this Corporate Counsel position include:



+ Report directly to the General Counsel


+ Draft, review, and negotiate professional services contracts, EPC contracts (design-build), teaming agreements, other business agreements


+ Early claim monitoring and management, including identification of potential risks and recommending strategies for mitigation


+ Notify and cooperate with insurers to investigate, tender, and track claims and incidents


+ Manage outside counsel and litigation related to professional liability, personal injury, and contract disputes


+ Monitor and review pleadings, discovery, trial preparations, and settlement negotiations


+ Work directly with company stakeholders on the above legal activities


+ Assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures


+ Advise on industry-specific regulations and laws






This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in our downtown Chicago office and working remotely from home .




Qualifications




This position requires:



+ Juris Doctor (law) degree


+ At least 3 years of legal experience in the architect and engineering design or construction field.


+ Engineering degree (preferred)


+ Familiarity with general liability and professional liability insurance coverages (e.g. errors and omissions insurance)


+ Construction or professional services contracting experience






We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.





Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.







Award Winning Compensation & Benefits




At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.






Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance




+ Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision


+ Life & Accident Insurance


+ Disability Coverage


+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


+ Back-Up Daycare


+ FSA & HSA




+ 401(k)


+ Pre-Tax Commuter Account


+ Merit Scholarship Program


+ Employee Discount Program


+ Corporate Charitable Giving Program


+ Tuition Assistance


+ First Professional Licensure Bonus


+ Employee Referral Bonus




+ Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)


+ Paid Vacation


+ Paid Holidays


+ Paid Parental Leave


+ Paid Bereavement Leave


+ Flexible Work Arrangements










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CityChicago


StateIL


CountryUnited States


Area of InterestLegal


TypeFull Time - Regular


Job ID2024-13209


Business GroupFinancial Group


DepartmentGeneral Counsel