Dispute Attorney

Fluor

  • Irving, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 18 days ago
Job DescriptionFluor, one of the largest publicly traded engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance and project management companies, is seeking a litigation attorney in its office in Irving, TX. Position reports to the Senior Counsel for Litigation.
  • Work closely with company personnel, including senior attorneys, to provide legal advice and counsel on a variety of dispute related issues with particular emphasis on engineering, procurement and construction contract disputes.
  • Manage litigation, other disputes and outside counsel globally, including development of case strategy and planning related to disputes. Develop, negotiate and manage budgets of outside counsel.
  • Contribute to strategy and planning in a variety of dispute related matters. Analyze situations, identify and forecast pertinent problems and evaluate realistic options. Recommend and assist with implementation of appropriate courses of action.
  • Assist or represent the company in negotiations with third parties.
  • Assist in a variety of investigation matters and with witness and document location and identification.
  • Maintain familiarity with industry issues and developing legal theories relating to various aspects of the company's operations.
  • Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
  • Accredited professional law degree based on country requirements and five (5)years of work-related experience; a professional license, certification, or registration that may be required in order to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
  • Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
  • Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
  • Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
  • Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience providing legal advice and counsel to corporations in the context of handling and/or managing litigation.
  • Experience in managing eDiscovery and electronically stored information, preferably in complex construction-related disputes.
Other Job Requirements
  • Knowledge of litigation, preferably including international dispute resolution experience
  • Excellent analytical skills and written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
  • Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
  • Ability to manage competing interests in a highly demanding environment
  • Travel is required
To be Considered Candidates:Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.Diverse WorkforceWe are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.Notice to Candidates:Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependant) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.BenefitsFluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, and training and development courses.

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