Senior Counsel, Strategic Transactions
Quanta Services
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Houston, TX · Posted September 30, 2026
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About the job
About Us Every moment of every day, people around the world rely on the energy they access through infrastructure built by Quanta. Comprising the largest skilled-labor force in North America, our employees are highly skilled and innovative, continually working to connect people and power. We’re building the infrastructure that supports the energy transition, and there are more opportunities than ever to be part of our team. Join us and build your career building a brighter future. Imagine what you could do here. We encourage, inspire, and support our people to seize opportunities in our corporate office and with hundreds of our operating companies worldwide that provide solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, and communications industries. Quanta actively promotes and maintains a culture of belonging where all employees can be themselves, live their values, and find opportunities to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic organization in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is prized. Come find out how our people power modern life. About this Role Focus on various transactional matters and legal negotiation and documentation (including with respect to joint ventures, concessions, investments, acquisitions and other strategic matters), along with participation in general corporate matters, including corporate finance transactions and subsidiary governance and administration. What You'll Do Assist with document preparation as required in connection with primarily domestic and some international business transactions Prepare drafts of a wide variety of transactional documents, including confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, guarantees, consulting agreements and master services agreements. Prepare joint venture and other strategic transaction documents, including memoranda of understanding, shareholders and limited liability company operating agreements, teaming/joint development agreements and relevant charter documents Prepare internal corporate governance and reorganization agreements, including secondment, intracompany service and other related agreements Collaborate closely with relevant business units and other functional support departments, such as Risk Management, Treasury, Tax, Accounting and Human Resources in connection with business transactions Support transactional due diligence, including any corporate level or document review Performing other related duties as assigned What You'll Bring J.D. with an excellent academic record. Four to six years of experience in a top law firm. M&A experience required Must be team oriented and have the ability to think creatively in resolving business and legal issues. Hardworking, service oriented, and self-starter with excellent communication skills. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.