Senior Counsel

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Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Energy business' Deputy Head of Legal, provide advice and support to business development, project management and senior

leadership on legal and commercial issues involving Bechtel's Energy business and its prospects and projects worldwide.

*This role is approved for Part-Time Telework; current policy requires 3 days per week working from the Houston, TX office.

Major Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Business Development and Management in structuring, preparing, negotiating, and concluding transactions for prospects and projects in the markets served by the Energy business (LNG and New Energies, Chemicals and Fuels (NECF) Business Lines).  This support includes working through all aspects of the life cycle of a project (including study, pre-FEED, FEED, and EPC agreements in their various forms, subcontracts and purchase orders, licensing, field support, health, safety and environmental matters, and joint associations).

• Advise and support Energy execution and project personnel on legal issues during the execution of projects.

• Provide advice and assist in the negotiation and settlement of disputed claims with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.

• Advise Business Development and Management on the company's internal protocols and procedures to ensure that compliance is maintained.

• Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Head of Legal, the Senior Counsel will usually work on transactions independently with Business Development and Management. Senior Counsel will retain legal services from outside counsel as needed and appropriate.

• The legal work associated with the position is typically complex and difficult — the issues to be addressed are often unique and require a high order of original and creative legal analysis for their resolution.

Required Education & Experience:

• Requires Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree, plus 10 years work experience with engineering and construction projects and related contract documents - from a major law firm or major engineering, procurement and construction company.

• Must hold a current bar admission from a U.S. jurisdiction (foreign qualified lawyers will also be considered).

• Prefer experience with LNG, hydrogen, ammonia, carbon capture, olefins, refining or chemical projects; experience in multiple project types.

• Prefer experience with bespoke EPC, EP, PMC, EPCM, C only and other Energy sector contract models; corporate or balance sheet as well as project financed deals; schedule guarantees and performance guarantees; intellectual property, confidentiality, cybersecurity, and licensing provisions and agreements.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be prepared to travel on an "as-needed" basis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels within the company.
• Capable of directing and reviewing the work of junior attorneys.
• Well-honed advisory, negotiation, and drafting skills.
• A high degree of business acumen and a strategic approach

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