Counsel or Senior Counsel

AECOMs Design and Consulting Services-Americas legal department is actively seeking a creative highly talented attorney to support AECOMs operations in its West Region.

This will be a hybrid position including a combination of both remote and in-office that can be based in larger AECOM offices located within the West to include but not be limited to: Los Angeles CA; Austin TX; Dallas TX; and Denver CO. 

The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career in construction law and legal issues related to contracts for engineering construction and other technical services.

The responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Guidance on risk management and adherence to company policies
• Review draft and negotiate contracts subcontracts and other legal documents relating to architecture engineering construction environmental and other services provided by the company to clients in the public and private sectors including documents related to teaming arrangements joint ventures confidentiality agreements licenses purchase and sales agreements insurance and other matters
• Experience negotiating and drafting contracts for infrastructure projects procured and delivered through alternative delivery mechanisms including design-build progressive design-build P3 and EPC
• Experience advising and providing legal support to AEC teams during procurement and delivery of heavy civil transit water aviation energy and social infrastructure alternative delivery projects
• Act in an advisory capacity making recommendations that may have an important bearing on the conduct of the organizations business
• Work with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes and potential claims
• Supervise and manage litigation including professional liability breach of contract and personal injury/wrongful death matters utilizing outside counsel retained by the company to maximize quality and cost-effectiveness
• Manage external counsel and litigation budgets
• Handle subpoenas document requests and other litigation related items with limited support staff
• Prepare and review disclosures to public agencies and support corporate secretary functions
• Review and conduct research into legislation cases and legal precedents and emerging government policies to the extent required to address contract-specific or other matters
• Prepare and review legal memoranda and briefs relating to organizational risks and activities
• Provide staff with guidance on compliance with federal and provincial laws statutes and regulations
• Provide support to multiple offices and support other team members within the broader West Region as may be necessary based on experience and/or work loads
• Support the legal departments goals of diversity equity and inclusion amongst the legal department the company and outside vendors.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

For Counsel:

• J.D. Degree from accredited law school 5 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

For Sr. Counsel:

• J.D. Degree from accredited law school 7 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

As well as:

• Member in good standing with any U.S. state bar
• Demonstrated legal experience with a major engineering company contractor consultant or law firm in the areas of engineering and construction law
• Capable of presenting before senior management
• Capable of working independently with minimal oversight
• Demonstrated drafting and negotiation experience involving professional services and construction related agreements
• Proficiency in MS Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel periodically - approximately 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience at an engineering architecture or construction company
• Well-developed communications skills; ability to clearly and concisely express legal issues and analysis as it pertains to business and technical concerns to executive management commercial and finance colleagues technical colleagues and peers
• Outgoing personable and a team player
• Self-driven & resourceful to achieve goals independently and in groups
• Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements schedules and priorities
• Ability to generate ideas make recommendations & come to consensus
• Excellent writing presentation and meeting facilitation skills

Additional Information :

• Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available now or in the future for this position
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

About AECOM 

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. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time