Corporate Counsel – Advisory Services (Hybrid)

AECOMs Design and Consulting Services-Americas legal department is actively seeking a creative highly talented attorney to provide dedicated legal support to AECOMs Advisory Services business line.  This will partner closely with Advisory Services leadership and project teams to support multidisciplinary engagements across the public and private sectors.

This is a hybrid position including a combination of both remote and in-office work and may be based in a variety of locations with a significant AECOM office.

The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career in the engineering advisory construction consulting and/or other technical services industry.

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

• Provide guidance on risk management and adherence to company policies in support of the Advisory Services business line
• Structure draft and negotiate complex professional services agreements including master services agreements statements of work teaming arrangements and strategic partnerships to public and private sector clients
• Support multiple offices and collaborate with other legal team members as needed based on experience and workload with a primary focus on Advisory Services
• Serve as the primary legal partner to consulting and advisory teams across strategy transformation infrastructure advisory and related engagements
• Support client pursuits contract negotiations and deal structuring in real time alongside business and commercial leads
• Translate legal issues into clear actionable business guidance for senior leaders and clientfacing professionals
• Prepare and review disclosures to public agencies and support corporate secretary functions as needed
• Research and analyze legislation case law legal precedents and emerging government policies relevant to Advisory Services and contract-specific matters
• Prepare and review legal memoranda and briefs relating to organizational risks and activities
• Work with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes and potential claims
• Manage external counsel relationships and litigation budgets

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• JD from an accredited law school plus at least 5 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Member in good standing with any U.S. state bar
• Demonstrated legal experience with a major advisory engineering professional services company contractor or law firm in the areas of advisory engineering and/or 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 consulting 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 2025. 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