Senior Counsel - Commercial Contracts
korn ferryHouston, TX
Senior Counsel - Commercial Contracts
korn ferryHouston, TXSenior L5
Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionOffices of LawyersOther Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Korn Ferry is conducting a confidential search for a Senior Counsel – Commercial Transactions role for our client. This role offers an opportunity to be a part of one of the most complex and high-stakes global litigation portfolios in the engineering and construction industry.
The Company
A leading multinational engineering and construction firm, our client operates in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) industry, delivering complex, capital-intensive projects across infrastructure, energy, mining, and industrial sectors. The organization works in highly sophisticated environments, managing multibillion-dollar projects with significant technical, contractual, and financial complexity.
The Role:
This is a senior, business-facing position for an attorney who can independently structure, negotiate, and execute a broad range of sophisticated, high-value EPC and complex commercial agreements across global operations. The portfolio is expected to be primarily customer-facing, alongside vendor and procurement-related matters. The role also offers the opportunity to mentor junior attorneys and provides a clear path to advancement based on performance.
The Ideal Candidate:
5+ years of commercial transactions experience
Strong experience negotiating complex commercial agreements, including EPC or construction-related contracts
Ability to lead negotiations independently and manage transactions end-to-end
Experience with both customer-facing and vendor/procurement contracts
Location: Houston, TX/Hybrid flex. Relocation available for the right candidate.
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Level
Senior L5
Location
Houston, TX
Occupation
Lawyers
Industry
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Posted
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