Senior Counsel

Dashiell an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR) is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities power generation industrial renewable and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies engineering and design maintenance and testing program management construction and turnkey EPC delivery.

With more than 60 years of experience executing large complex projects Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale resources and safety culture of Quanta Services Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies. Learn more at .

Job Title: Senior Counsel

Job Location: 12301 Kurland Drive Houston TX 77034

Primary Function:
In consultation with management provides guidance direction and assistance on a wide variety of legal matters. Primary focus will be the review and negotiation of complex EPC contracts for projects in the electric power and ancillary industries from the initial proposal phase through the project execution phase. This position will also support the negotiations and renewals of Master Service Agreements purchasing agreements and other ancillary agreements with customers.

This position will be based at Quantas Houston Texas corporate headquarters and report to Dashiells General Counsel.

Duties & Responsibilities
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Draft review and negotiate contracts with customers (EPC Design-Build Professional Services Agreements MSA etc.).
• Assist Sales Supply Chain / Procurement and Operations groups with negotiation of contracts and purchase orders with subcontractors and vendors.
• Provide contract support and advise on contract issues as needed during project execution including change orders.
• Travel to various company locations project sites legal proceedings and contract negotiations as required.
• Carries out other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications / Experience
Juris Doctorate granted by an ABA accredited law school.

• 6 years of legal transactional/commercial experience including customer contracts and face-to face negotiations.
• 4 years of experience negotiating contracts in the construction industry.
• Experience related to EPC projects in the electric power industry (transmission and distribution) strongly preferred.
• Experience negotiating joint venture agreements preferred.
• Current license to practice law.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Self-starter who can work independently while supporting the needs of the team.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Analytical and detail oriented.
• Ability to manage and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be self-directed and exercise independent judgment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer (meetings scheduling reporting).
• Ability to stand and walk intermittently during office or site visits.
• Ability to travel to project sites and offices as required (typically short-duration visits).
• Field / Site Visit Requirements (Occasional)
  • Ability to walk on uneven terrain gravel and graded surfaces typical of substation construction sites.
  • Ability to navigate active construction environments including:
    • stairs ramps temporary walkways
    • partially completed structures
  • Ability to climb stairs or ladders to access elevated work areas or control buildings (not continuous climbing).
  • Ability to wear required PPE including hard hat safety glasses steel-toe boots FR clothing and hearing protection as needed
• Working extended hours including weekends may be required periodically.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race religion color sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age national origin disability veteran status or any other protected status under applicable law.

Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include company-paid life insurance accidental death and dismemberment insurance long-term disability insurance and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options) dental and vision coverage supplemental life insurance short-term disability critical illness insurance group accident insurance hospital indemnity insurance and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting among others.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship. Third-party recruiters and agencies please do not contact us regarding this position.