Description:
Job Description:We're looking for an Associate General Counsel to lead contract negotiation and risk management for our design and construction projects. In this role, you'll negotiate complex design-build and engineer-procure-construct (EPC) contracts, serve as trusted project counsel to our teams, and help resolve disputes practically and proactively — all in service of the trust our clients place in our firm. You'll also assist with the management of our professional liability, builder's risk, and construction-specific insurance program, and handle risk management, licensing, and corporate governance strategy across our architecture, engineering, and construction management entities.
This is a high-visibility role for an experienced construction/AEC attorney who wants to work closely with executive leadership and project teams, not just review paper from the sidelines.
What You'll Do:
Contracts & Negotiation
- Review and negotiate design, EPC, design-build, and construction management contracts
- Draft and modify AIA, EJCDC, ConsensusDocs, DBIA, and owner-drafted forms
- Lead negotiations with Executive Team, Project Leadership, and Procurement
- Maintain the firm's contract and template library
- Shape risk mitigation strategy with the Project Team
- Advise on project selection risk and delivery methodology
- Support business development through proactive contract terms and direct client engagement
- Guide teams through the project lifecycle — kickoff to close-out
- Manage disputes: client discussions, liens, mediation, arbitration, litigation, settlements
- Coordinate with insurers and outside counsel
- JD from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. state
- 5+ years in legal experience ideally with an Architecture, Engineering & Construction firm
- Skilled in drafting and negotiating design-build, EPC, and CM contracts
- Working knowledge of construction insurance, including professional liability
- Willing to travel up to 15%
