Senior Counsel

MWH Constructors, a global leader in heavy civil construction of water and wastewater facilities, is currently seeking a Senior Counsel to support company operations out of our Broomfield, CO corporate headquarters.

MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company with a focus on water and energy. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single‑source, integrated design and construction services and a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry‑leading preconstruction services and safety practices, the company’s multi‑disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for providing legal counsel and guidance on day‑to‑day corporate activities and special situations.
• Analyzes legal matters arising in connection with project pursuit and execution and provides advice and counsel to project management and Senior executives.
• Participates in evaluation, negotiation and integration of mergers and acquisitions.
• Support the legal and risk management functions for the organization, including contracts, licensing, insurance and bonding.
• Negotiate, write and execute agreements and contracts on behalf of the company.
• Research and advise on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with different contracts/agreements; anticipate unique legal issues that could impact the company.
• Negotiate various types of contracts, teaming agreements, prime contracts, subcontracts and joint venture agreements.
• Be an active leader for construction and/or engineering claims and disputes with contractors, owners and subcontractors.
• Support special projects, such as research, transactional documentation, and changes in guidelines, policies, procedures and presentations.
• Implement MWH legal and risk policies, processes and procedures.
• Provide/facilitate training to job site leadership on legal topics.

Basic Qualifications

• J.D. degree and license to practice law.
• Minimum 8+ years of related work experience within an engineering or construction company or a law firm in the construction and/or engineering field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, joint venture agreements, project management agreements, parent company guarantees, and related contracts.
• Proven construction claims preparations, negotiations and settlement skills.
• Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues.
• Strong understanding of construction insurance and bonding.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and an ability to interact with and provide counsel to senior management.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within the organization’s legal department and across all businesses.
• Practical, commercial and solution‑oriented, problem‑solving approach.
• Company‑paid benefits: Employee Life Insurance & AD&D, Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Health Advocate.
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time).
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave.
• Paid Parental Leave Program.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program.

Salary Range: $210,000 - $230,000 Annually

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.