Attorney
Date: May 1, 2026
Location:
Overland Park, KS, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 114776
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
The Opportunity
As the Attorney , you will have the opportunity to:
Function in an entry level attorney capacity
Prepare less complex legal deliverables of smaller scope, under general supervision
Perform legal research and develop legal recommendations for senior counsel review
Collect, assimilate, and manage data
Perform legal duties following division methodology and quality requirements while adhering to budget and schedule
The Team
Black & Veatch's Business Enablement consists of critical groups that help enable the organizations people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible. Functions in this group include Digital & Information Technology, Global Finance, Global Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services.
Key Responsibilities
GaIns knowledge and experience to support clients by reading, understanding and applying departmental legal guides, standards, systems, and company policies and procedures
Conducts reviews of professional services contracts
Drafts legal documents including contracts, lease agreements, confidentially agreements, and less complex memoranda of understanding / teaming agreements
Handles negotiations as necessary to ensure the business interests and objectives of the company are clearly identified, adequately protected, and the risk of loss or liability is minimized
Actively seeks to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership
Provides assistance to other attorneys for matters Rank 3, 4 and 5 matters (less than $1M in dispute) .
Monitors activities of outside counsel on assigned matters, including responding to discovery and other tasks necessary to implement claim resolution strategy
Facilitates communication between outside counsel and professionals involved in the dispute .
Provides periodic reports regarding status of dispute to supervising attorney or lead litigation attorney .
Drafts or reviews pleadings and discovery utilized in litigation and settlement agreements
Assists with handling of electronically stored information, including the litigation hold process .
Develops an understanding of insurance, bonds, and letters of credits
Gains experience on contracts with clients, partners and subcontractors
Develops and shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes
May have responsibility in specific area such as HR, tax, federal regulations and claims . Assists senior attorneys on domestic or international projects
Preferred Qualifications
Written Communications
Priority setting
Negotiating
Peer Relationships
Comfort Around Higher Management
Timely Decision Making
Basic legal expertise
Basic knowledge of the engineering/construction industry
Basic knowledge of competitors
Basic knowledge of company policies and procedures
Basic knowledge of quality systems
Basic knowledge of risk management techniques (insurance, bonds, contract terms, letters of credit, financial instruments
Minimum Qualifications
Law degree required
Licensed to practice law in at least 1 jurisdiction
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
Salary Plan
LGL: Legal
Job Grade
017
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
Notice to External Search Firms : Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
Nearest Major Market: Olathe
Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City
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