Deputy General Counsel, Litigation and Disputes

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 109858 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : Yes 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. 
 
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Deputy General Counsel to lead litigation and dispute resolution efforts for a global Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company. This role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of disputes, claims management, and litigation, both domestically and internationally, with a focus on construction, commercial, contract, and regulatory matters. 

The successful candidate will also manage a small but highly capable legal team, including junior lawyers and a paralegal, and will serve as a key partner to business leaders, project managers, and external counsel in resolving high-stakes disputes efficiently and effectively. 

The Team

Black & Veatch’s Business Enablement consists of critical groups that help enable the organizations people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible. Functions in this group include Digital & Information Technology, Global Finance, Global Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation & Dispute Resolution 

• Lead and manage all company litigation, arbitration, mediation, and pre-litigation dispute matters, including construction claims, breach of contract, delay claims, change order disputes, insurance recovery, and regulatory inquiries. 
• Serve as primary liaison with outside counsel for active litigation matters, ensuring alignment with business goals, budgets, and timelines. 
• Develop and implement dispute resolution strategies aimed at minimizing risk and achieving cost-effective outcomes. 
• Provide timely, strategic advice on potential disputes arising from EPC project execution, supply chain issues, or customer/vendor relationships. 
• Review and respond to legal claims, subpoenas, regulatory notices, and discovery requests. 

Risk Management & Contract Dispute Prevention 

• Partner with legal business partners, project teams, contracts, and commercial groups to proactively identify and mitigate legal risks during project planning and execution. 
• Participate in internal project reviews and risk assessments to offer guidance on dispute-avoidance strategies. 
• Draft, review, and continuously improve dispute resolution provisions and claim-handling procedures in contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers. 

Team Leadership & Development 

• Manage and mentor a small legal team including junior attorneys and a paralegal; foster professional development and high-quality legal work. 
• Assign litigation tasks, supervise research and drafting, and ensure consistent legal analysis and documentation across cases. 
• Promote collaboration, accountability, and clear communication within the legal team and across business functions. 

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting 

• Report regularly to the General Counsel on key disputes, litigation risks, reserves, and strategy. 
• Provide legal training and guida