Description:
The team:We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate General Counsel to provide legal support to two specialized A&M divisions in North America: our Energy industry group (A&M Energy) and our Infrastructure and Capital Projects group (A&M INFRA). Reporting to a senior member of the A&M legal department, this key role involves working closely with leadership of A&M Energy and A&M INFRA to navigate legal issues related to service contracts, compliance, and risk management. The ideal candidate has strong experience in at least one predominant sector of infrastructure and/or large capital projects combined with commercial contract experience, a strategic mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
How you will contribute
- 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.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 7–15 years of legal experience including in-house experience.
- Experience working on matters related to large infrastructure or capital projects in energy, transportation & logistics, and/or mining & metals, with a developed understanding of risk and contractual arrangements amongst the various parties and stakeholders.
- Law firm experience in commercial transactions or litigation preferred.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active bar membership (NY or FL preferred).
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
- Excellent contract negotiation and drafting skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Integrity-driven with the ability to build trust at all levels.
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving and uncertain environment.
- Analytical and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.