New

Counsel (Construction & Claims - Industrial Performance)

Air Liquide USA LLC
paid holidays, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k), retirement plan

Apr 22, 2026
R10090464 Counsel (Construction & Claims - Industrial Performance) (Open) Location: Houston, TX (HO) - Engineering - E&C Houston Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions is a technology partner of choice for the design, engineering and construction of leading-edge processing facilities and related infrastructures worldwide. We enable our customers to optimize the use of the planet's natural resources in order to provide clean and sustainable energy thanks to our people and their capability to innovate constantly. Through cutting edge innovation applied to our proprietary technology we contribute to the transformation of the energy industry and help to preserve & protect the atmosphere of our planet. Looking back on decades of operational expertise within the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment, we develop creative, safe, reliable and competitive solutions for our customers, proposing a sustainable worldwide offer of best-in-class plants in a dynamically changing marketplace. Air Liquide's ambition is to be a leader in its industry, deliver long term performance and contribute to sustainability - with a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition at the heart of its strategy. How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship. At Air Liquide we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Air Liquide is hiring for a Instrumentation and Electrical Lead in Bayport, TX. We are looking for you! Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start on the first day of employment. Recruiter: brittany.johnson@airliquide.com The Counsel (Construction & Claims - Industrial Performance) position at E&T Legal is responsible for leading legal support for project execution for a portfolio of high-value US projects within a complex global supply chain. Reporting to the Director, Industrial Performance Legal Team, the successful candidate will draft and negotiate construction contracts for major projects and procurement agreements for major equipment purchases, and provide on-going legal advice to project execution teams in connection with project execution matters, including the negotiation of disputed change orders and resolution of other project disputes. Additional duties may include assisting with corporate governance and compliance, training on various legal topics, coordinating with other departments, and providing ongoing legal advice to executive management. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor degree, 4-6+ years of relevant experience, specifically in construction litigation or an EPC project counsel role, and be admitted to practice law in one or more US states. Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills are essential, together with an ability to work in an international environment. The position requires the ability to travel both domestically and internationally. The successful candidate will report to the Director, Industrial Performance Legal Team, and be primarily responsible for multiple facets of the Company's legal affairs including: Job Responsibilities: Key legal collaborator for project execution: proactively guiding change order and dispute avoidance to mitigate litigation risk in close coordination with project execution teams and executive management; Assisting the supply-chain management team with procurement concerns and the execution of all agreements necessary for the Company's execution of purchases with 3rd party suppliers; Assisting the subcontracts management team with the preparation and negotiation of agreements necessary for the Company's execution of major projects, including construction contracts, equipment supply agreements, pipeline construction agreements, rights of way and easements, change orders, and settlement agreements; Strategizing and facilitating 'back-to-back' flow-down from primary customer contracts; Advancing informal dispute resolution and claim preparation in coordination with project execution teams and executive management; Coordination with project execution teams, executive management and outside counsel to nurture alignment in mediation, litigation and arbitration, and negotiate change orders and settlement agreements; Partner with outside counsel with a focus on 'budget-first' litigation management; The preparation and negotiation of agreements necessary for the Company's execution of sales with 3rd party customers; Within the Industrial Performance Legal Team, contribute to harmonization and standardization of the templates and exchange of experience; Ideally, you bring the capability to multitask, prioritize and navigate a large range of diverse issues; Developing and sharing training on various topics, including contract negotiation, claims management, discovery; Coordinating and collaborating with other Air Liquide departments with respect to procurement, contract negotiation, corporate governance, compliance, tax, and intellectual property matters impacting projects and the Company; Providing on-going legal advice to executive management members with respect to project development and construction, strategic initiatives, corporate planning, and fostering customer relationships. ___________________ Are you a MATCH? Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited school of law, master's degree in law, or equivalent. Have 4-6+ years of relevant law firm and/or in-house experience, with an emphasis on litigation/arbitration of major infrastructure project construction disputes, together with providing advice to project execution teams on major infrastructure project disputes Qualification to practice law in one or more states, and have or be pursuing membership in good standing with the Texas State Bar Possess strong analytical skills and problem-solving mind-set Be able to demonstrate strong communication skills, communicating within all levels in an international organization, and especially with executive management Be able to work independently; take initiative and drive processes with little guidance Project development, construction, dispute resolution and international law experience preferred Be able to use legal tech tools, including AI-powered ones Be flexible and adaptive in handling urgent matters Be able to travel both within the United States and abroad to perform project deep-dives at construction sites. Preferred Qualifications: Industrial Gas experience Our Differences make our Performance At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.