Description:
Job Description:Tishman Construction Corporation/AECOM Tishman is seeking an Assistant General Counsel in New York City, NY to support our exciting construction projects.
About Construction Management—Tishman Construction Corporation d/b/a AECOM Tishman (AECOM Tishman) AECOM Tishman is a New York-based construction manager specializing in high-rise commercial, residential and hospitality projects. Founded on a reputation of professionalism and quality, with the financial backing of AECOM, we are one of New York City's premier builders.
This position may provide some flexibility for a hybrid work schedule, combining in-office and virtual work, and must be based in New York, NY.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Works on legal matters for Tishman.
- Reviews, prepares and/or negotiates contracts and subcontracts.
- Identifying risks and preparation of 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.
- Partners with the commercial and operations teams to identify and protect the interests and objectives of the company, to minimize risk of loss and/or liability.
- Manage external counsel where appropriate and necessary in judicial and administrative litigation and/or claims
- Work with Human Resources, Analysts and Insurance departments to review all contracts, bids, and contract-related services pre and post contract performance.
- Lead negotiations between Tishman and its clients.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Responsible for the delivery of varied technical and professional activities.
- Work is subject to practices and procedures covered by precedents, well-defined policy, and process considerations that may require periodic review with other teams or work groups.
- Due to changing priorities or different situations encountered, incumbent has latitude to consider which procedure to use.
- Possesses advanced analytical, technical and problem-solving skills and abilities.
- Extremely organized with a strong sense of priority, urgency and commitment to deadlines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
- 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:
- Ten plus 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.
Additional Information:
- 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
- At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
