Construction Contracts Counsel – U.S. Projects

Aecon; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP)

Paid Vacation

Wellness Benefit

Green Living Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Aecon is seeking a Legal Counsel to join the U.S. legal team in Mount Laurel, NJ. The role reports to the Associate General Counsel for U.S. Operations and focuses on negotiating project contracts, advising on legal implications of business decisions, and guiding bid teams on risk mitigation.

Qualified candidates hold a JD and bar admission, with 4+ years of relevant experience including in-house with a construction company. Travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• JD and admitted to practice law in at least one state, and ability to qualify for New Jersey in-house counsel licensure.
• 4+ years of relevant commercial legal experience following bar admission, with at least 2 years of law firm experience and at least 2 years of in-house experience with a construction company.
• Experience with construction law, commercial litigation, and contracts law.
• Experience with U.S. export control regulations (including 10 CFR Part 810) and/or federal government contracts is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support Aecon’s U.S. operations (including its Nuclear, Industrial and Engineering Services business lines) in negotiating project contracts, subcontracts and other commercial agreements.
• Advise project teams and business line management on legal implications of business decisions.
• Provide counsel to bid and proposal teams on commercial risks and mitigations, and navigating
• Assist project teams in anticipating, making, and responding to commercial claims arising during the performance of work
• Work with and manage outside counsel where appropriate
• Occasional travel to other Aecon offices and project sites as needed

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) with bar admission

Job description

Aecon is seeking a Legal Counsel to join the U.S. legal team in Mount Laurel, NJ. The role reports to the Associate General Counsel for U.S. Operations and focuses on negotiating project contracts, advising on legal implications of business decisions, and guiding bid teams on risk mitigation.

Qualified candidates hold a JD and bar admission, with 4+ years of relevant experience including in-house with a construction company. Travel to sites may be required.