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Corporate - General Attorney / Litigation - General/Commercial Attorney in Pittsburgh, PA

Matrix Service Company Jul 20,2022 May 20,2022 Location Pittsburgh PA
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In-House

Attorney

Corporate - General

Litigation - General (consumer)

Min 3 yrs required

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Corporate Counsel (Commercial) The candidate will ensure appropriate terms and conditions, risk factors and insurance requirements are within Company policies and standards. Work closely with OU and Project Managers 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 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 clients, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and division Legal department and/or corporate office personnel on contract issues. Review, modify and approve subcontracts; review/approve deviations from the operating companies’ standard subcontract and vendor terms. Ensure compliance with Company subcontractor approval process; review, negotiate and approve deviations from standard Company subcontract, where necessary. Advise internal clients on updates in federal or state laws or regulations affecting the engineering and construction industry, etc. Under the supervision of the applicable Legal Department manager, manage and 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 a 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 an understanding of the Company’s insurance programs to ensure appropriate issues are 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. Should have Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA-accredited law school; Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Construction, Human Resources, Safety, or related field preferred. Should have 3+ years’ legal experience, with an emphasis in the engineering and construction industry and contract negotiation and administration or equivalent. Experience with federal contracting and/or international contract laws is considered a plus. Should have a license to practice law, in good standing, in any state. Should have the ability to work independently, yet as 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. Should be proficient in computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and the Internet; ability to travel periodically, as required, to field offices or project sites; ability to understand, negotiate and modify construction agreements, particularly EPC contracts.

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Requisition Number: CORPO003381

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