North America Region Counsel, Complex Contracts
San Francisco, CA - USA
Job Summary
TYLin is a globally recognized full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative cost-effective constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3000 employees throughout the Americas Asia and Europe the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together we enhance conventional designs with smarter more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.
Job Summary
Location: Hybrid (34 days per week) preferably in a major hub city (Chicago Toronto New York San Francisco Vancouver other cities considered)The Opportunity
TYLin is seeking a North America Region Counsel Complex Contracts to serve as a senior legal advisor supporting complex infrastructure projects and alternative delivery models across North America.
Reporting to the Region Chief Counsel North America this role partners closely with regional business leaders to enable responsible growth through practical risk-balanced legal guidance. The successful candidate will independently lead high-impact contracting matters provide strategic counsel on complex pursuits and contribute to strengthening regional contracting standards and processes.
The scope of this role may expand based on the experience and capabilities of the selected candidate including broader regional initiative leadership mentorship and participation in strategic LCR programs.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
What Youll Do:
Complex Contract Leadership
Lead negotiation drafting and structuring of complex infrastructure agreements including design-build IPD PPP joint ventures and teaming arrangements.
Advise on major pursuits and high-risk projects providing commercially grounded risk assessments during the proposal phase.
Structure risk allocation and support development of insurance strategies aligned with project needs.
Independently manage legal issues across the full project lifecycle from bid through execution and close-out.
Participate in key client negotiations and partnering discussions as the legal representative.
Business Partnership & Advisory
Serve as a trusted legal advisor to regional business and project leaders.
Provide clear practical and solutions-oriented guidance that balances legal rigor with commercial priorities.
Identify material legal regulatory and contractual risks and advise stakeholders on appropriate mitigation strategies.
Escalate high-exposure matters appropriately and support informed decision-making.
Risk Management & Dispute Support
Support claims avoidance strategies on active projects.
Manage and coordinate claims disputes and litigation in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting infrastructure and construction contracting and advise regional teams accordingly.
Operational Excellence & Process Improvement
Develop and refine contracting templates guidance materials and playbooks to improve consistency scalability and efficiency.
Contribute to harmonization of contracting processes and standards across North America.
Drive disciplined documentation issue tracking and effective use of LCR systems and tools.
Support adoption of legal technology and process enhancements to strengthen service delivery.
Strategic & Regional Contribution (Scope Based on Experience)
Depending on experience and demonstrated capability this role may also:
Contribute to refinement of regional contracting standards and governance practices.
Lead or support high-impact regional initiatives related to risk optimization contracting modernization or operational scalability.
Serve as a senior interface on complex matters requiring executive visibility.
Mentor and provide guidance to attorneys or LCR professionals within the region.
Business Impact
As an experienced legal professional this role:
Enables confident execution of complex high-risk infrastructure projects.
Reduces legal compliance and operational risk through disciplined contracting and early issue identification.
Strengthens consistency and quality of regional legal support.
Improves predictability and scalability through standardized tools and processes.
Builds business confidence in Legal as a pragmatic and commercially aligned partner.
What Youll Bring:
Law degree; active member of a U.S. State or Canadian Provincial bar.
9 years of relevant experience in commercial project or infrastructure counsel roles (in-house and/or private practice). Candidates with deeper experience may be considered for expanded scope and responsibility.
Demonstrated expertise negotiating complex construction and alternative delivery contracts.
Proven ability to independently manage high-impact matters with minimal oversight.
Strong commercial acumen and ability to tailor legal advice to business priorities.
Excellent communication skills and executive presence.
Collaborative mindset with ability to work cross-functionally and across regions.
Strong technology orientation and experience with and interest in using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance productivity is desired.
Willingness to travel as required.
Additional Information
TYLin is committed to pay equity.As part of that commitment we haveprovidedthe base compensation range of$180000 - $250000annually for this position and local market.We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills experienceeducationand competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer.TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.
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TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical disability and life insurance coverage continuing education benefits paid time off employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
Collaboration mission-driven focus discipline and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran Guardsman or Reservist a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future we welcome and value your application.
TYLin is an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal provincial state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority legal or lawful client requirements.