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Lead Counsel – Construction and Procurement

  • Company: Linea-energy
  • Location: San Francisco, CA
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Linea-energy is hiring a Lead Counsel for Construction and Procurement in San Francisco, CA (on-site). Public company detail in the supplied data is limited to an application host on ats.rippling.com; treat broader firm claims as outside verified listing data.

Linea-energy invites qualified attorneys to apply for the Lead Counsel - Construction and Procurement role based in San Francisco, CA. This full-time position centers on delivering strategic legal guidance for construction projects and procurement activities within a collaborative professional setting.

Role Overview

As Lead Counsel - Construction and Procurement at Linea-energy in San Francisco, CA, you will serve as the primary legal resource for matters involving construction agreements, vendor engagements, and purchasing processes. The role requires overseeing high-stakes contract work, mitigating legal exposure, and partnering closely with project and operations teams to support timely, compliant outcomes. You will shape legal approaches that protect the organization while enabling efficient delivery of construction and procurement initiatives. Based on-site in San Francisco, CA, this Lead Counsel - Construction and Procurement opportunity demands both deep subject-matter expertise and the ability to lead cross-functional discussions with clarity and sound judgment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts, procurement agreements, master service deals, and related commercial documents
  • Advise internal stakeholders on risk allocation, change orders, claims management, and performance terms throughout project lifecycles
  • Identify and address legal risks arising from vendor selection, bidding processes, and supply-chain arrangements
  • Ensure contracts and procurement practices align with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational standards
  • Lead coordination with external counsel when specialized advice or dispute resolution support is required
  • Train and guide colleagues on best practices for construction documentation and procurement compliance
  • Monitor developments in construction and procurement law that could affect ongoing or planned activities

What We're Looking For

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with a state bar, with California admission preferred given the San Francisco, CA location
  • Proven experience as counsel handling construction contracts and complex procurement matters in a lead or senior capacity
  • Demonstrated skill in drafting, negotiation, and risk evaluation for multi-party commercial agreements
  • Strong ability to communicate clear legal recommendations to non-legal colleagues under time-sensitive conditions
  • Capacity to prioritize multiple transactions, mentor team members, and maintain high standards of thoroughness and integrity

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Linea-energy is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment for attorneys who excel in construction and procurement counsel in San Francisco, CA.

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Prioritize construction/project contract drafting, procurement and vendor negotiations, claims and dispute handling, and cross-functional counsel with operations and commercial teams. No certification resources were supplied for this occupation family.

Be ready with examples of construction or procurement contracts you led, how you managed risk on change orders or claims, and how you partnered with non-legal stakeholders under deadline pressure. Ask how Linea-energy structures construction vs. procurement legal coverage and decision rights.

Strong fit if you are a seasoned construction/procurement counsel seeking lead-level ownership in San Francisco on-site. Data on culture, pay, and employer reputation is not in the listing package—verify those directly with the employer.

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  • Role Lead Counsel – Construction and Procurement
  • Employer Linea-energy
  • Location San Francisco, CA
  • Type Full Time
  • Posted July 14, 2026
  • Apply by 2026-08-13
  • Country context US
  • Overview Full original description on this page (388 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)

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