Legal Counsel

Babcock & Wilcox is a leader and innovator in energy transition, providing an extensive range of proven, clean power production technologies. We deliver environmentally conscious, technology-driven solutions and services to energy and industrial customers worldwide – safely, ethically and as promised. At B&W you'll find interesting and challenging work, outstanding career growth opportunities, a competitive benefits package, and a great work environment.
B&W Canada is currently seeking a motivated individual to fill the role of Legal Counsel. This role comes with training and mentorship. You will become part of a team of 3 locally and 7 between Canada and the U.S.
Why choose B&W?
Highly supportive work environment focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Great team environment
Opportunities to travel for the company domestically and internationally
Educational opportunities though courses dedicated to product knowledge and job skill improvement
Social events
Mentorship and training when onboarded and throughout your career
Job Description Summary
Legal Counsel provides services to all business units and B&W entities. The primary emphasis of this role includes commercial and contract review, as well as overall proposal and contract support services, both domestic and international. You will review all types of contract documents including NDAs, teaming agreements, customer terms, vendor terms, change orders and settlement agreements, as well as support dispute resolution, where necessary. All this is supported by Senior Counsel.
Specific Duties Include
Prepare legal documents (i.E. contracts, LNTPs, non-disclosure agreements, letters)
Review requests for proposals, proposals, contract bid documents and contract terms and conditions, providing clarifications and exceptions.
Assist or participate in negotiations of contracts and settlement agreements.
Prepare review documents and approval documents for contract risks.
Engage outside legal counsel when necessary.
Oversee the process of filing, handling and discharging construction liens
Apprise management of relevant changes to the law and the enactment of new laws and regulations.
Research and analyze statutes, regulations and case law and, if necessary, discuss with outside legal specialists.
Ensure management is aware of and is properly implementing corporate administrative policies and procedures.
Conduct training sessions to ensure understanding and reinforce compliance with policies, ethics and legal requirements.
Manage legal disputes in a manner most beneficial to the Company. Participate in settlement negotiations.
Provide assistance in resolving disputes and recommend settlement positions.
Take the lead in litigation management and co-ordination with outside legal counsel.
Education and/or Relevant Experience
A Bachelor of Laws. Would prefer 5-7 years of experience, which includes domestic and international contract experience and/or other related or transferrable experience.
Candidate Requirements
Detail Oriented
Composed under pressureManages conflictsTimely decision making/qualityHigh ethics and valuesCompensation is $85,000.00 to $115,000.00 per year and is determined by experience.
Location(s)Work LocationHybrid
undefined
EEO is the Law
#J-18808-Ljbffr