Associate General Counsel

Job Overview:

Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced, motivated attorney with exceptional drafting, negotiation and communication skills. The Attorney will focus will be on drafting, redlining and negotiating large EPC agreements and related exhibits.

To succeed in this position, you should be knowledgeable, proactive and comfortable in a fast-paced environment You should also be an excellent communicator, negotiator, and problem solver.

Responsibilities:

• Review, modify, and create and negotiate EPC Agreements, that include or contain portions of Owner Supplied Equipment/Owner Scope that appropriately balance risk for the company 
• As needed, assist with negotiating and red-lining engineered equipment contracts, furnish and install subcontracts, and materials/consumables purchase orders.
• Preparing and negotiation/redlining, demands, settlements and other miscellaneous documents related to ongoing claims, disputes, and change orders related to EPC projects.
• Staying informed about current legislation and court rulings, especially concerning legal specialties.
• Familiarity with general insurance concepts, such as waiver of subrogation, builder’s risk insurance, professional liability coverage/exclusions, understand self-insured retentions, layers of insurance, and what types of insurance covers certain claims.
• Understanding of common issues in the EPC energy industry related to limit of liability clauses, waivers of consequential damages, indemnities, Owner Furnished Equipment, and warranties.
• Provide legal advice in all aspects of construction law, as well as ancillary legal areas applicable in the construction industry, such as disputes related to contract, delay, payment, construction defect, damages, liens, injuries, litigation, and insurance matters, among others.
• Assist operations in disputes involving third parties, owners, vendors, subcontractors and consultants.
• Assist project teams in understanding and pursuing insurance coverage for construction defect, builder’s risk, pollution, design, auto, worker’s compensation and property damage claims while working in conjunction with the Risk Management Department.
• Select and manage outside counsel with all aspects of litigation – assist in response to document requests and discovery responses, review and edit motions, briefs and memoranda from outside counsel; manage outside counsel throughout the pre-litigation and litigation processes.
• Assist in preparation for and attend alternative dispute resolutions.
• Provide legal counsel to internal clients by analyzing their situation, defining their needs, and determining a proper legal strategy and course of action on claims, injuries, human resources issues and more.
• Provide general legal advice to as needed to company employees.

Basic Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.

• 5-10 or more years of experience similar to that described .

• Admission to the bar in the state in which you intend to practice.
• Experience or expertise in a specific branch of law may be preferred.
• Commitment to abiding by local, state, and federal laws and behaving ethically.
• Ability to work independently or with a team of attorneys to develop strategies.
• Strong critical thinking, interpersonal, public speaking skills.
• Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate verbally and in writing effectively.
• Adaptability and attention to detail.

• Preferred: Undergrad work/degree, in construction management, engineering, or field related to the construction industry, e.g., finance, management, procurement, or supply chain.

Company Overview:

Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM), through various subsidiaries, has grown to become one of the largest construction service enterprises in the United States. Serving diverse end markets, Primoris provides a wide range of construction, fabrication, maintenance, replacement, water and wastewater, and engineering services to major public utilities, petrochemical companies, energy companies, municipalities, and other customers.

Benefits:

• 401k w/employer match
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance plans
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Stock purchase plan

Company Overview:

Primoris Services Corporation is a premier specialty contractor providing critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. Built on a foundation of trust, we deliver a range of engineering, construction, and maintenance services that power, connect, and enhance society. On projects spanning utility-scale solar, renewables, power delivery, communications, and transportation infrastructure, we offer unmatched value to our clients, a safe and entrepreneurial culture to our employees, and innovation and excellence to our communities. To learn more, visit www.prim.com and follow us on social media at @PrimorisServicesCorporation.

Benefits:

• 401k w/employer match

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance plans

• Paid time off

• 10 paid holidays

• Stock purchase plan

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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