Lead General Counsel, Energy & Infrastructure

Alvarez & Marsal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel to serve as lead legal counsel for its Energy and INFRA divisions in North America. This senior role involves drafting and negotiating complex contracts, guiding risk management, and advising senior leaders on commercial and regulatory matters.

The ideal candidate will have 7–15 years of in-house or equivalent experience, a JD from an accredited law school, active bar membership (NY or FL preferred), and a track

Qualifications

• 7–15 years of progressively senior legal experience including significant in-house counsel experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in large infrastructure or capital projects in energy, transportation & logistics, mining & metals.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills and ability to collaborate across organizational levels and geographies.
• Law firm experience in corporate, commercial transactions or litigation preferred.
• Active bar membership (NY or FL preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive legal coverage for A&M Energy and A&M INFRA in North America, serving as the primary attorney actively supporting contracting and advising on complex legal and risk issues, including guiding on legal and risk matters relating to the growing global nature of these businesses.
• Draft, review, and negotiate client engagement letters, master service agreements, RFP responses, confidentiality agreements, vendor agreements, and other contracts.
• Provide legal counsel on risk management, compliance, and business operations.
• Evaluate and advise on legal matters related to intellectual property, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, technology, new service offerings and other matters relating to our A&M INFRA and Energy practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to A&M INFRA and Energy leaders and senior personnel, offering practical and actionable legal guidance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement legal risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Business acumen

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Integrity

Adaptability

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel to serve as lead legal counsel for its Energy and INFRA divisions in North America. This senior role involves drafting and negotiating complex contracts, guiding risk management, and advising senior leaders on commercial and regulatory matters.

The ideal candidate will have 7–15 years of in-house or equivalent experience, a JD from an accredited law school, active bar membership (NY or FL preferred), and a track