Project Counsel - Major Projects

What You Will Be Doing

• Reviews project contract documents to identify and analyze legal risk related to the project or company.
• Reports legal risk and mitigation strategies to project and divisional management.
• Conducts contract reviews for pre-bid and bid phases of the divisions pursuits.
• Drafts and negotiates agreements, including design-build and construction contracts, joint-venture (JV) agreements, concession agreements (P3 transactions), sub-contract agreements with designers and civil contractors, interface agreements, lenders’ direct agreements, and parent company guarantees.
• Works closely with JV partners and external counsel to negotiate deals, completes closing paperwork and closing books.
• Advises project stakeholders of potential disputes and recommends mitigation strategies.
• Prepares and implements user manuals and training sessions for project contracts.
• Reviews and supports submission requirements for all divisional Request for Proposals (RFP).

Requirements

• Juris Doctor required.
• 5+ years’ experience of post-bar professional legal experience required.
• Licensed lawyer for Hawaii, or willing to take the test required.
• Experience in construction industry preferred.
• In-house corporate legal experience preferred.
• Knowledge of construction JV and alternative delivery project contracts preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and drafting skills.
• High-integrity and able to maintain strict confidence with sensitive material and matters.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program

Pay

Min USD $200,000.00/Yr.
Max USD $220,000.00/Yr.