In-House Construction Counsel – US Contracts & Projects

Aecon; New Jersey; 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 our U.S. legal team, based in Mt. Laurel, NJ.

You will report to the Associate General Counsel for U.S. Operations and help negotiate contracts, advise on legal implications, and support bids and proposals. The ideal candidate holds a JD and bar admission, with 4+ years of commercial legal experience (2 in law firms and 2 in-house with a construction company), plus familiarity with construction law, export controls, and government contracts.

Qualifications

• JD and admitted to practice law in at least one state, with 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 experience in-house 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 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

Skills

Commercial law

Contract negotiation

In-house counsel

Education

JD degree

Job description

Aecon is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our U.S. legal team, based in Mt. Laurel, NJ.

You will report to the Associate General Counsel for U.S. Operations and help negotiate contracts, advise on legal implications, and support bids and proposals. The ideal candidate holds a JD and bar admission, with 4+ years of commercial legal experience (2 in law firms and 2 in-house with a construction company), plus familiarity with construction law, export controls, and government contracts.