Senior Construction Counsel — Hybrid NYC

AECOM Tishman; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Tishman Construction Corporation/AECOM Tishman seeks an Assistant General Counsel in New York City to support our construction projects. The role involves reviewing and negotiating contracts, assessing risks, and providing strategic legal guidance across business units.

Based in New York, this position offers hybrid work with responsibilities spanning internal and external counsel management and collaboration with commercial and operations teams.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school and NY bar admission.
• 12+ years of construction legal experience with at least 4 years in leadership.
• Ability to work independently while functioning well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, prepares and negotiates contracts and subcontracts.
• Identifies risks and provides legal advice on projects and approvals.
• Leads negotiations with clients and manages external counsel when needed.
• Collaborates with HR, Insurance and operations on contract review.
• Provides counsel on business transactions and dispute resolutions.

Skills

Construction law

Leadership

Contract negotiation

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

JD degree

New York Bar admission

Job description

Tishman Construction Corporation/AECOM Tishman seeks an Assistant General Counsel in New York City to support our construction projects. The role involves reviewing and negotiating contracts, assessing risks, and providing strategic legal guidance across business units.

Based in New York, this position offers hybrid work with responsibilities spanning internal and external counsel management and collaboration with commercial and operations teams.