About Us

North Houston Pole Line (NHPL), aQuanta Services, Inc.(NYSE:PWR) company, was founded in 1970 primarily to perform overhead distribution work in Houston, Texas. While serving the greater Houston area and beyond over the last 50+ years, NHPLC has seen utility demands increase and our valued customer’s needs evolve. Inherent to continued success, NHPLC has evolved and grown with the ever-changing needs of our customers to ensure we remain the top choice for all our customer’s energy demands. As a result of meeting these demands, the company has grown into one of the largest construction contractors in the Southwest, providing a diverse portfolio of services in many rural, urban, and geographical areas.

As a Quanta Services, Inc. Subsidiary, North Houston Pole Line delivers first-class services on virtually any project. A member of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), North Houston Pole Line relentlessly pursues continued improvement ensuring our workforce has the necessary training, equipment, and resources to meet or exceed customer needs in a safe, productive, and cost-effective manner. To strengthen this broad range of expertise, North Houston Pole Line’s highly qualified workforce undergoes extensive training in well-established instructional programs.

Joining our team means being part of an organization that values drive and inclusion. We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.

About this Role

In this role, the individual will provide essential legal support to management teams within North Houston Pole Line and other Quanta Services Companies across different operational areas, focusing mainly on handling contractual agreements, offering operational advice, and assisting in risk prevention. This position is a perfect match for an emerging legal professional who is looking to broaden their knowledge and skills through active participation in every phase of the contract lifecycle management—from the preliminary review and negotiation stages to drafting and ultimate enforcement. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to closely examine the legal and commercial aspects of requests for quotations, contractual agreements, and other relevant legal and technical documents, ensuring adherence to regulations and protecting the organization's interests. This role is an excellent opportunity for career development in a vibrant setting, enabling the candidate to hone their legal expertise and make significant contributions to the success of the organization.

What You'll Do

• Works directly with Legal team, regional management team, and Operating Unit management in a collaborative and supportive manner.

• Reviews and analyzes customer documents to identify potential commercial and legal risks and provides creative, pragmatic solutions.

• Negotiates terms and conditions directly with external customers and vendors.

• Prepares contract and various other legal documents for signature and assists with the drafting and preparation of proposals.

• Assists the businesses in determining prime contract flow down terms and conditions for incorporation into supplier and subcontract agreements and ensure internal departments know HR/insurance requirements.

• Supports the effective administration of prime contracts and subcontracts, including change management.

• Provides counsel and recommendations to Leadership and Operations regarding claims management, claims preparation, warranty administration and dispute resolution.

• Converses with, listens to and provides counsel and recommendations to Project Managers and other functional Project Team members regarding contractual and commercial implications of potential project strategies, decisions and commercial settlements.

• Provides functional representation in addressing commercial matters with customers.

• Assists Parent Company General Counsel and Chief Counsel of Operations as needed.

• Liaises with the Tax, Insurance, Finance, and other departments in-house as applicable to support Operations.

• Travels to and participates in project meetings and dispute resolution proceedings as needed.

• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned within North Houston Pole Line and other Quanta Services Companies

What You'll Bring

• JD and licensed to practice law in at least one state

• 3+ years of contracts-related experience

• In-House expereince within the construction space is highly preferred

• Substantial experience in reviewing and negotiating EPC and related construction agreements

• Substantial experience with claims and risk management

• Previous in-house experience preferred

• Licensed with the Texas State Bar

What You'll Get

As a Quanta Services employee, you'll be offered a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting

• Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision

• Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA

• Short term and long term benefits

• Employee discounts on consumer goods

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.

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ID2024-3995

CategoryLegal

Position TypeFull-Time Regular

LocationUS-TX-Houston

Workplace TypeOn-Site