AECOM

Assistant General Counsel

AECOM$150K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 12 years of construction legal experience, including 4 years in leadership roles.
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with 10 years of relevant legal practice.
  • Admission to the New York State Bar.
  • Independent worker with strong team collaboration skills.
  • Experience with high-rise residential and hospitality projects preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage legal matters related to construction projects.
  • Review, prepare, and negotiate contracts and subcontracts.
  • Identify risks and provide legal counsel on business transactions.
  • Collaborate with commercial and operations teams to safeguard company interests.
  • Oversee external counsel in litigation and claims as needed.
  • Coordinate with HR and insurance teams on contract-related services.
  • Lead negotiations between Tishman and clients.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and leaves of absence.
  • Employee assistance program and well-being resources.
  • Flexible work options and perks.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Tishman Construction Corporation/AECOM Tishman is seeking an Assistant General Counsel in New York City, NY to support our exciting construction projects. About Construction Management-Tishman Construction Corporation d/b/a AECOM Tishman (AECOM Tishman) AECOM Tishman is a New York-based construction manager specializing in high-rise commercial, residential and hospitality projects. Founded on a reputation of professionalism and quality, with the financial backing of AECOM, we are one of New York City's premier builders. This position may provide some flexibility for a hybrid work schedule, combining in-office and virtual work, and must be based in New York, NY. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: - Works on legal matters for Tishman. - Reviews, prepares and/or negotiates contracts and subcontracts. - Identifying risks and preparation of legal advice with input as to risk assessments and requests for approval to proceed with projects or pursuits. - Provides counsel regarding collateral matters arising in connection with business transactions. - Partners with the commercial and operations teams to identify and protect the interests and objectives of the company, to minimize risk of loss and/or liability. - Manage external counsel where appropriate and necessary in judicial and administrative litigation and/or claims - Work with Human Resources, Analysts and Insurance departments to review all contracts, bids, and contract-related services pre and post contract performance. - Lead negotiations between Tishman and its clients. - Performs other related duties as assigned. - Responsible for the delivery of varied technical and professional activities. - Work is subject to practices and procedures covered by precedents, well-defined policy, and process considerations that may require periodic review with other teams or work groups. - Due to changing priorities or different situations encountered, incumbent has latitude to consider which procedure to use. - Possesses advanced analytical, technical and problem-solving skills and abilities. - Extremely organized with a strong sense of priority, urgency and commitment to deadlines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor's plus at least 12 years of relevant construction legal experience, including at least 4 years of leadership experience. - Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school plus at least 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney supporting construction projects, including experience drafting and negotiating agreements and/or handling claims and litigation, or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience. - Admission to the bar in the State of New York. - Ability to work independently while functioning well in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications: - Ten plus years of legal building construction experience - Experience with a larger General Contractor (GC) in the vertical construction market. - Project experience to include high rise residential and/or hospitality. - JD expertise in real estate, construction, etc. - Experience/knowledge of insurance policies, coverages, and claims. - Experience handling or overseeing litigation/dispute resolution proceedings. - Ability to partner, collaborate and work well in a team environment. - Dynamic and confident, flexible and proactive. - Ability to be positive, influence others, represent the organization, region and management professionally and positively. Additional Information - This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization, now or in the future. - Relocation assistance and/or per diem is not offered for this position - Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
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