Associate Counsel
OHLA USA · New York, New York, United States · 2 mo ago
On-siteLegal$160k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Draft and negotiate a wide range of construction and commercial contracts
- Work with the legal team to advise senior-level executives on legal, operational, compliance and regulatory risk and corporate governance matters
- Develop and implement strategies across the organization to improve our legal processes and reduce risk
- Develop strategies for resolving disputes and claims, supervise outside counsel on litigation, and represent OHLA in mediations as client representative
- Tour our projects throughout the region and assist project staff as necessary
Qualifications
- Education: Juris Doctor or LL.M degree
- NY Bar
- Experience: At least 5+ years of experience with background in public contracting, infrastructure projects, bidding, or procurement (whether in a government role, in-house, or with a law firm)
Skills
- Fluency with legal research tools, MS Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and proficiency in MS Excel
- Analytical skills and ability to develop reasoning independently
- Bright writing skills - ability to craft compelling and persuasive narratives and draft favorable agreements without legalese
- Eagerness to learn and think creatively
- Meticulous attention to detail
Abilities
- Adept at managing multiple deadlines and competing demands, and adjusting to rapidly changing priorities
- Engendering trust through honesty, friendliness and professionalism
- Tolerant of ambiguity when the best answer is not obvious, and eager to learn and find practical solutions
- Open to the views and experiences of others, and willing to learn from feedback
- Comfortable reading and interpreting financial statements and documents
- Driven to be a well-versed, trusted advisor and expert who brings tremendous value to the organization
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
- Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
- Engaging work environment
- Additional benefits listed on the company website
Pay
USD $160,000.00/Yr. - USD $190,000.00/Yr.
Schedule
Not specified