Senior Counsel Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Senior Counsel
Location(s)
Atlanta, Gia | Lisle, Illinois | Plano, Texas | Wichita, Kansas
Company
Koch
Career Field
Legal
Job Number
173816
Your Job
Koch Commercial has a Senior Counsel opening on their team! This is a critical role in providing legal guidance and support to the Koch Engineering Services (KES) businesses, primarily to DEPCOM Power, a Scottsdale, Arizona based Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) business that constructs utility-scale solar generation and battery storage projects throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The role will involve a range of legal matters related to EPC contracts and the day-to-day operations of DEPCOM. From time to time this role will also support other Koch businesses w the primarymercial activity involves EPC contracts. This role is part of the Koch Commercial legal team that provides legal support for all Kochpanies and various capabilities leveraging a global team of experienced legal professionals. Koch Commercial strives to be a preferred partner by focusing on operating and collaborating as a one united Koch team to advance the application ofparative advantage throughout the legal capability and to connect people throughout the enterprise. Koch Commercial works to demonstrate that it can provide profitable legal support to produce desired business oues through application of the Koch Risk Philosophy and economic thinking, leveraging technology, and by creatively challenging the status quo through transformation and optimization of processes.
Our Team
The Senior Counsel will report to a member of the Koch Commercial legal team and will be based at the headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Lisle, Illinois, Plano, Texas, Atlanta, Gia, or select other locations w appropriate – relocation assistance offered!
What You Will Do
Strategic partner and legal advisor on a broad range of legal matters related to EPC contracts, operations, and procurement, including the drafting, negotiation, implementation and enforcement ofmercial agreements
Conduct legal research and analysis to support business needs and keep abreast of relevant laws and industry standards affecting the utility scale solar and battery storage industry.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and manage legal risks associated with construction projects, business operations, stakeholder engagement and dispute resolution.
Represent thepany in negotiations and disputes related to EPC projects.
Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure adnce to laws and industry best practices.
Manage external counsel and legal budgets effectively.
Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legalpliance and risk management matters.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Admission to a bar in good standing.
Knowledge of project implementation andmercial issues (warranty, liens, force majeure, scope/schedule changes)
Strong problem-solving, relationship-building, and leadershipmunication skills
Experience analyzingplex legal issues, providing practical advice, and developing creative solutions.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing external counsel
What Will Put You Ahead
Minimum of 5 years of legal practice
Legal experience in engineering, procurement, and construction in energy spaces, including representing contractors/subcontractors
Experience practicing law, with experience drafting and negotiating contracts relating to construction projects.
Experience with laws and regulations applicable to construction (i.e., lien laws) and procurement (tariffs and duties).
Previous in-house experience
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For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000 – $250,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form
At Kochpanies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Anypensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of ourpensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Kochpanies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy .
Who We Are
Koch creates and innovates a wide spectrum of products and services that make life better. Our work spans a vast number of industries across the world, including engineered technology, refining, chemicals and polymers, pulp and paper, glass, electronics and many more. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Koch employs about 120,000 employees across the globe.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and thepany.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes – medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except w prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click , aquí, or tu).