Senior Counsel

Requisition ID: 285048 

•  Relocation Authorized: None 
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Reston, VA 

 

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:

Under the overall supervision of the Manager of Legal - Corporate, the Senior Counsel will usually work on transactions independently with other Functional personnel.  Senior Counsel will retain legal services from outside counsel when necessary.

 

The legal work associated with the position is typically complex with visibility to executive management.  Excellent attention to detail is a must.  The issues to be addressed are often unique and require a high order of original and creative legal analysis for their resolution.  The role also requires confident partnership with business functions, providing strategic input beyond mere legal advice.  A commercial and pragmatic approach to matters is critical.

 

The successful candidate will be flexible in their work scope and prepared to research and advise on corporate matters with which they may have less familiarity.  They should also be confident in prioritizing workflow, to assure deliverables are met even when unexpected situations arise.

Major Responsibilities:

Provide leadership on legal and commercial issues involving the Bechtel group of companies, including:

• Advise regarding formation of international subsidiaries and branches, including cross-functional considerations (such as tax, treaty, licensing etc.).
• Assist in providing legal support to various corporate functions on a wide range of issues.
• Negotiate corporate contracts as necessary.
• Manage invoicing and budget for external service providers and outside counsel.
• Support management approval process regarding entities, appointments and powers of attorney.
• Advise Business Development, Operations, and Functional Management on internal protocols and procedures to ensure that compliance is maintained.
• Provide support for strategic projects.
• Research and advise on developing corporate laws, both domestic and international, including, for example, corporate transparency requirements, required disclosures by private companies, etc.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Minimum five years’ work experience in corporate department of large international law firm,.
• Minimum 15+ years’ PQE
• Must hold a current license to practice law in the United States

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Significant experience with a corporate in-house legal team for a global private company.
• Proficiency with Diligent, GEMs or other entity management software, iManage (or similar document management system), MS 365 and SimpleLegal (or similar e-billing software).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Well-