Senior Contract Lawyer

5 days ago

Houston, Texas, United States Matrix Service Company Full time
Job Title: Senior Contract Lawyer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Contract Lawyer to join our team at Matrix Service Company.

**About the Role:**

  • This is a full-time position that will work 4 days in the Houston office with the option to work 1 day remotely.

**Job Summary:

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate Degree, 10+ years of legal experience, and a proven track record in contract negotiation and administration. Experience with federal contracting and/or international contract laws is a plus.

As a Senior Contract Lawyer, you will be responsible for reviewing client contracts, ensuring appropriate terms and conditions are negotiated, and providing day-to-day project execution/legal advice and counsel. You will also manage commercial disputes, provide training to Company personnel on contract review, and perform other assignments as necessary.

**Essential Functions:**

  • Actively support the Company's commitment to safety and its core values.
  • Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
  • Negotiate and modify construction agreements, particularly EPC contracts; ensure appropriate terms and conditions, risk factors, and insurance requirements are within Company policies and standards.
  • Work closely with Operating Units executives, project management, and other personnel to ensure proper understanding of contract provisions and optimum field management of projects.
  • Ensure managers are properly educated, trained, and adhere to established Delegation of Authority and Contract Review and Proposal Policy guidelines.
  • Assist executives and project management teams with commercial management of projects, including communicating and documenting changes and claims to be submitted in accordance with contract terms.
  • Act as liaison between internal and external clients, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers on contract issues.
  • Ensure compliance with Company subcontractor approval process, including review/approve deviations from the operating company's standard subcontract and vendor terms.
  • Work closely with procurement and operations to ensure proper flow-down terms are incorporated into subcontracts.
  • Advise internal clients on updates in federal or state laws or regulations affecting engineering and construction industry, etc.
  • Under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel, work with outside counsel on litigation matters, including reviewing, analyzing, and modifying pleadings, law, and motions. Strategize with outside counsel to determine the best and most cost-effective ways to litigate the given case. Attend hearings, mediations, and arbitrations as Company representative. Prepare litigation reports on assigned cases.
  • Assist with investigations and gather information for issues relating to Compliance, Human Resources, and Safety or financial audits.
  • Maintain understanding of Company's insurance programs to ensure appropriate issues addressed in contracts and subcontracts, as well as the effect of those policies on assigned cases and projects.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as needed or requested.

**Qualifications:**

  • Juris Doctorate Degree; Bachelor's Degree in Business, Construction, Human Resources, Safety, or other related field preferred.
  • 10+ years' legal experience, with an emphasis in Construction industry and contract negotiation and administration or equivalent.
  • Experience with federal contracting and/or international contract laws considered a plus.
  • License to practice law, in good standing, in any state.
  • Ability to work independently, yet part of a Team, including with internal customers and other team members who work in various remote locations.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to gather and weigh facts and information from many sources, draw conclusions, and make recommendations to management.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, both internally and externally.
  • Ability to assess legal and business risk in varying situations and make associated recommendations to minimize overall risk to the Company.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills as required to interface with customers and subcontractors.
  • Ability to work on/manage multiple priorities simultaneously, work with frequent interruptions, and meet established deadlines.
  • Travel periodically, as required.
  • Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Legal Research.

**Benefits:**

Matrix Service Company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program, and adoption assistance.

**Compensation:**

The estimated annual salary for this position is around $120,000 - $150,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

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