Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Woodbury, NY at Kaufman Dolowich LLP
Company Overview:
CB&I® is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 130-year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.
Overview:
The Senior Attorney will be responsible for handling litigation, labor & employment, and compliance with the Legal team for McDermott’s CB&I(r) Storage Solutions (CB&I) business. This position is an individual contributor role requiring advanced knowledge in CB&I Storage Solutions markets, products, clients, and customers. The role directly reports to the Director of Legal for CB&I.
Responsibilities:
Provide legal input into proposals / ITB’s, oversee the preparation of contract deviations, and manage negotiations for new opportunities (which includes review of EPC Contract terms and conditions, pricing/payment schedules, scope of work, project procedures and execution schedules on lump sum, unit rate and reimbursable contract models) in the US, Canada, and the Middle East (Dubai, Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman).
Prepare and negotiate change orders, extensions of time and claims raised by clients, vendors, subcontractors, and CB&I.
Advise, review and negotiate EPC project-related MOU, Consortium, Joint Venture, Partnership and Shareholder Agreements.
Ensure project contracts are consistent with the McDermott project objectives and McDermott policies whilst avoiding onerous liabilities.
Advise on and review of financial instruments (e.g., letters of credit, bank guarantees) and project finance matters with Finance.
Coordinate with Tax Department on contract structure based on applicable tax matters arising out of the execution of projects.
Participate in management review meetings.
Review and approve subcontracts and purchase orders for projects in coordination with the Subcontracting & Procurement Department.
Review and negotiate Secrecy Agreements and Interoffice Agreements.
Advise on and review parent company guarantees.
Advise on corporate house-keeping matters such as delegations of authority and powers of attorney.
Partner with Operations, Commercial Management, Human Resources, Sales, Internal Audit, Supply Chain and other functions to implement procedures and processes to mitigate risk and avoid litigation.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate or equivalent
7+ years industry experience is required with specific experience in construction litigation, labor & employment, and compliance matters.
Proficient in English is necessary
Ability to manage heavy workload in a high-pressure environment
Experience and understanding of international anti-corruption and global trade compliance laws and regulations
Must exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills with reliable judgment
Must possess exceptional written and oral communication skills
Organizational Structure and Location
Organizational Level, N-3+
Reports to the Director Legal, CB&I
Permanent work location – One McDermott Center, HoustonCommon Performance Metrics
Collaborative contributions to achieving CB&I global Legal team goals and initiatives
Maintain succession plan for role
Zero compliance audit findings
100% Compliance with Company Legal policies and procedures
Providing timely quality legal input and advice in relation to CB&I Operations
Skills and Behaviors:
Skills and Behaviors
Business presence and polish
Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal
Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level
Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment
Title: Paralegal
Company: Kaufman Dolowich LLP
Location: Woodbury, NY
