In-House Counsel - Construction / Infrastructure
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Company: Southland Holdings, LLC
Position Overview Southland Holdings is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to support its portfolio of heavy civil infrastructure projects across the United States. This role will provide legal guidance on construction contracts, claims, risk management, and regulatory compliance while partnering closely with executive leadership and project teams.
The ideal candidate is a business-oriented construction attorney who can deliver practical legal solutions in a fast-paced project environment.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Contracts
Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts and subcontracts.
Support agreements including EPC, design-build, AIA, and vendor contracts.
Ensure proper risk allocation and subcontract flow-down provisions.
Claims & Dispute Management
Advise on change orders, delay claims, and construction disputes.
Support project teams in preserving contractual rights.
Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
Risk Management & Project Support
Advise on indemnity, insurance, bonding, and contract compliance.
Provide real-time legal guidance to project managers and estimators.
Assist with bid review and pre-award contract negotiations.
Corporate & Compliance
Support corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Advise on public procurement, licensing, and state/federal requirements.
Legal Operations
Manage outside counsel and control legal spend.
Develop contract templates and internal legal standards.
Train teams on contract risk and claims avoidance.
Qualifications
Education & Licensing
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Licensed in Texas (or ability to obtain).
Experience
7+ years of construction law experience.
Experience supporting contractors, engineering firms, or infrastructure projects.
Background in public works, heavy civil, or water/wastewater projects preferred.
Core Skills
Construction contract negotiation (AIA, EPC, design-build).
Claims and dispute resolution (change orders, delay claims).
Risk allocation, indemnity, and insurance.
Construction bonding and subcontractor risk management.
Contract compliance on large-scale infrastructure projects.
About Southland Holdings For more than 100 years, hard-working, honest, innovative people have been building what has become SOUTHLAND HOLDINGS. We combine the strengths of six companies who share a dedication to building critical infrastructure projects which improve the environment and lives of those around us.
Southland Holdings is an EEO employer - M/F/D/V.
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