AVP, Chief Alternative Delivery Counsel

Overview

Senior legal leader guiding alternative delivery contracts for infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• legal strategy
• contract negotiation
• risk governance
• template development
• claims mitigation
• team leadership

Tasks

-Lead legal strategy and negotiations for high-stakes alternative delivery projects, including DB, PDB, DBFOM, PPP, IPD, and collaborative contracting models. -Represent the legal function in client-facing settings, strategic partnerships, and industry events, strengthening TYLin’s leadership profile in the alternative delivery space. -Provide legal guidance during all phases of the pursuit lifecycle—from bid/no-bid decisions to teaming agreements, proposals, interviews, and contract finalization. -Collaborate with global legal, risk, and compliance teams to ensure consistency in contracting practices and enterprise-wide risk governance. -Monitor emerging legal, regulatory, and industry trends relevant to collaborative and alternative project delivery models; update stakeholders and influence strategy accordingly. -Develop and maintain contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and best-practice guidance documents to streamline project delivery across business lines. -Support claims mitigation and resolution strategies, working collaboratively with project teams and external counsel as needed. -Partner with executive leadership, pursuit teams, and joint venture partners to assess risk and structure agreements that align with TYLin’s commercial objectives and risk tolerance. -Broader leadership in the legal function, supporting corporate initiatives related to project delivery, joint ventures, and enterprise risk management. -Strategic involvement in global insurance programs, risk policies, and large-scale contract negotiations outside of North America. -Build, lead, and mentor a dedicated legal team specializing in alternative delivery over time.

Requirements

• 10+ years
• jd/llb
• risk allocation
• project agreements
• cross‑functional
• communication

What You Bring

-Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as required. -Minimum of 10 years’ legal experience with a strong focus on major infrastructure or capital project delivery, including at least 5 years supporting alternative delivery methods. -In-depth understanding of risk allocation, bonding/insurance structures, performance security, and subcontractor relationships under various delivery models. -Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, matrixed, and collaborative global environment. -Business-oriented legal mindset with the ability to balance commercial opportunity and contractual risk. -Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB); active bar membership in a U.S. State or Canadian Province. -Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence and support senior executives, technical leaders, and external partners. -Experience coordinating or managing outside counsel. -Demonstrated expertise in negotiating, drafting, and advising on complex project agreements such as P3s, DBs, DBFOMs, joint ventures, and concession arrangements.

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Benefits

-The opportunity to build TYLin’s legal capabilities around emerging delivery models such as Progressive DB, Alliance Contracting, and CM/GC.

About Tylin

-Began as a two-person engineering consultancy. -Engineered iconic projects including long-span prestressed bridges, airport terminals, highways, rail systems, and water infrastructure. -Carved a niche in specialty infrastructure—bridges, aviation, marine, transit, buildings, and water—and grew through acquisitions like Silman and Greeley & Hansen. -Recent standout projects include the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge eastern span, Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge, Champlain Bridge in Montreal, and major metro lines in Panama. -Narrative is one of technical innovation—including prestressed concrete, seismic resilience, and BIM integration—woven into real-world application. -Evolved from a bridge specialist into a multidisciplinary infrastructure powerhouse, combining deep roots with a future-focused vision.

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