Senior Legal Counsel US

Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Dallas
Region:Texas
Sector:Legal & Compliance
Client Company Type:In-House
Job ref:9417
Post Date:May 13, 2026

About the Role

Senior Legal Counsel
Location: Dallas

An international company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support commercial and operational legal matters across complex projects and business activities. This role offers broad exposure to contracts, compliance, disputes and strategic legal advisory work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft, review and negotiate EPC, construction and commercial agreements.
  • Advise internal stakeholders on legal, compliance and risk matters.
  • Support claims, disputes, litigation and employment-related matters.
  • Provide legal guidance on governance, regulatory and operational topics.
  • Support M&A, financing and strategic projects.
  • Manage external counsel and legal workflows.

Your Profile:

  • Qualified lawyer with significant post-qualification experience.
  • Strong experience with commercial contracts and EPC or construction projects.
  • Background within private practice and/or in-house environments.
  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Commercial and pragmatic mindset.
  • Excellent communication and drafting skills.

What’s on Offer?

  • Broad and commercially focused legal role.
  • Exposure to complex projects and transactions.
  • Collaborative and international working environment.
  • Long-term development opportunities.

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