Assistant General Counsel

About the role

Tishman Construction Corporation/AECOM Tishman is seeking an Assistant General Counsel in New York City, NY to support our exciting construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Works on legal matters for Tishman.
• Reviews, prepares and/or negotiates contracts and subcontracts.
• Identifies risks and prepares legal advice with input as to risk assessments and requests for approval to proceed with projects or pursuits.
• Provides counsel regarding collateral matters arising in connection with business transactions.
• Presents counsel regarding the interests and objectives of the company, to minimize risk of loss and/or liability.
• Manages external counsel where appropriate and necessary in judicial and administrative litigation and/or claims.
• Works with Human Resources, Analysts and Insurance departments to review all contracts, bids, and contract-related services pre and post contract performance.
• Leads negotiations between Tishman and its clients.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s plus at least 12 years of relevant construction legal experience, including at least 4 years of leadership experience.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school plus at least 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney supporting construction projects, including experience drafting and negotiating agreements and/or handling claims and litigation, or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
• Admission to the bar in the State of New York.
• Ability to work independently while functioning well in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least ten years of legal building construction experience.
• Experience with a larger General Contractor (GC) in the vertical construction market.
• Project experience to include high rise residential and/or hospitality.
• JD expertise in real estate, construction, etc.
• Experience/knowledge of insurance policies, coverages, and claims.
• Experience handling or overseeing litigation/dispute resolution proceedings.
• Ability to partner, collaborate and work well in a team environment.
• Dynamic and confident, flexible and proactive.
• Ability to be positive, influence others, represent the organization, region and management professionally and positively.

Benefits

This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization, now or in the future.

Relocation assistance and/or per diem is not offered for this position

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location