Legal Counsel (Construction, Government Contracts, & Regulatory Compliance)

BilfingerReston, VA

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider with a vision to be the No. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry. Bilfinger's comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants.

The company operates in three geography-based segments: Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With about 31,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of €5.4 billion in the financial year 2025. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: Operational Excellence to continuously improve its own efficiency and performance, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer orientation and establish Bilfinger as the partner of choice.

Legal Council - Construction, Government Contracts & Regulatory Compliance

The Role

We need someone to join our U.S. legal team, to handle government contracts, regulatory compliance, and construction contracting. On the government side, that means FAR/DFAR compliance and SBA regulations. On the construction side, that means contracts with owners, subcontractors, and lower-tier contractors. This position will also be responsible for guiding our U.S. companies through the changing federal and state regulatory landscape in all areas relevant to our business.

This is a business-facing role. You'll work directly with operations and help them get things done-compliantly and efficiently.

What You'll Do

Advise on FAR/DFARS compliance
Handle SBA compliance and reporting
Keep us current on all new and changing federal and state regulations
Advise on bids, proposals, and certifications, including representations, certifications, and teaming agreements
Support pre‑proposal risk assessments and deviation strategies
Manage post‑award contract administration, including modifications, claims, disputes, and closeout
Advise on FAR‑based procurement protests, responsibility determinations, and cure/show cause notices
Draft and negotiate construction contracts (owner, sub, and lower-tier)
Develop and implement FAR/DFARS flow‑down strategies for subcontractors across multiple contracting platforms
Advise on small business subcontracting plans and related compliance requirements
Support subcontract performance issues and early disputes, including managing outside counsel as necessary
Support project teams on contract interpretation and risk
Build and improve contracting processes

What We're Looking For

JD and bar admission (Virginia or other state)
FAR/DFAR and SBA compliance experience
Construction contracting experience
3-6 years of experience (law firm or in-house)
Insurance and surety experience preferred
Process-oriented and business-minded
Someone who wants to grow and take on more over time and grow with the business.

The Team

You'll join a small highly-collaborative legal team-4 attorneys (including the U.S. General Counsel) and 1 paralegal.

If you have any questions please contact Jason Alan Jaure (jason.jaure@bilfinger.com).

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.

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Bilfinger Inc.

Legal Audit & Compliance

Permanent

Management

Bilfinger Office

Nearest Major Market: Washington DC

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Bilfinger is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

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Yes, this position at Bilfinger supports remote work, giving candidates the flexibility to work outside the primary office location.

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