In-House Counsel

About Us

Summit Line Construction, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is one of North America's premier utility construction companies. Headquartered in Heber City, Utah, we offer powerline and substation construction and maintenance services in a variety of utility markets. Like many Quanta operating companies, Summit Line continues to experience significant growth. As our national operations expand, we seek motivated individuals to join the team!

About this Role

Company Overview:

Summit Line Construction is headquartered in Heber City, Utah with additional Utah locations in Sandy and Provo. You can also find us in Northern California, Reno, Las Vegas and Phoenix. We offer our team members competitive pay and benefits, rewarding work, growth opportunities, and a constructive and collaborative work environment.

About this Role

Reporting to the General Counsel, the In-House Counsel provides legal guidance regarding all legal matters, including contracts and operations, risk assessment, claims and litigation management, and employment counseling. The position will review, negotiate, draft, and enforce contracts through the bid, project execution, and wrap-up phases for assigned projects. As In-House Counsel, you will provide legal and commercial analysis of requests for quotations, contract documents, and all related commercial, legal, and technical documents for business conducted.

What You'll Do

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, review, and revise utility construction agreements, subcontractor agreements, leases, easements, licensing agreements, rental agreements, and other transactional documents.
• Research, advise, and oversee compliance with applicable statutes, rules, and regulations, including OSHA and employment laws in multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare correspondence, motions, pleadings, briefs, position statements, and claims on behalf of the company.
• Oversee licensing and permitting in multiple jurisdictions for construction activities.
• Manage and resolve construction claims and disputes, including construction defects, torts, payments, bond claims, and liens, and coordinate with outside counsel as appropriate.
• Develop and present recommendations to ensure compliance with applicable legal authority and minimize legal risks.

What You'll Bring

What You’ll Bring

• JD; 3+ years of experience working in either a private practice or in-house setting.
• Licensed to practice law in applicable jurisdiction.
• Experience with large-scale engineering, procurement, and construction projects is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience and skill in contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiating.
• Ability to work with a range of legal and non-legal professionals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook etc. 
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%
• Must pass mandatory drug screening(s).

What You'll Get

Benefits:

We offer an extremely competitive and comprehensive benefits package including:

• PTO that starts accruing DAY 1
• 401K Immediate Vesting; employer match starting same day
• Several medical plans to choose from
• Dental Plan and Vision Plan
• Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
• Paid Holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Employee discounts, EAP and Wellness Program
• Identity Theft Protection and so much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.