Bechtel Corporation
Senior Counsel Claims and Litigation
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Senior Counsel Claims & Litigation
Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.
Job Summary:
In this role, you will act as an advisor to large projects or business lines on a range of live legal issues. You will make legal recommendations and determinations, advise on legal aspects and implications, manage investigations and disputes, negotiate agreements, and plan legal strategy. Your expertise, collaboration, and high ethical standards will ensure business and compliance issues are addressed and team goals are met.
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This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office. Regular international business travel to other offices and project sites should be expected. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional leadership.
Major Responsibilities:
- Acts as an advisor to one or more business lines, large projects and/or functions on a range of legal issues with the main focus being on the efficient resolution of disputes, both up and downstream.
- Acts as an advisor to a one or more business lines, large projects and/or functions on a range of legal issues. Makes legal determinations on matters of substantial importance to the business.
- Instructs and manages external counsel and other expert consultant advisers in the context of disputes and litigation.
- Manages legal budgets efficiently.
- Makes legal determinations and advises on matters of substantial importance to the business.
- Advises on the legal aspects and implications of regulations or laws affecting the organization, prospects, and projects.
- Develops recommendations for decisions having an important bearing on the organization's business, including in respect of the efficient management of disputes (both upstream and downstream), and assisting in the development of internal policy approval requests.
- Deals with company officers and management and confers or negotiates regularly with senior attorneys and officials in other companies or in government agencies on various aspects of the work.
- Assists and advises senior company officers (and other functions) in respect of potential and actual disputes arising on projects.
- Negotiates complex settlement agreements and contract amendments.
- Manages claims, disputes, litigation/arbitration and investigations.
- Conducts training in respect of sound change management, claims and commercial management.
- Often first chair in a negotiation in respect of disputes.
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Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a Juris Doctor (or international equivalent) and ideally 15+ years of relevant experience
Total Rewards/Benefits:
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
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