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Sr. Project Counsel - JFK - In Office (Jamaica NY)
Aecom
Legal counsel for construction contracts and risk management at JFK project.
4d ago
$190,000 - $270,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Jamaica, NY
Onsite
Company Size
51,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction Services
Project Management
Design
Architecture
Consulting
Environmental Services
Program Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery
Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure
High Performance Logistics
Energy
Renewable Energy
Grid Modernization
Role
What you would be doing
contract review
negotiation
risk management
dispute management
reporting
stakeholder communication
- Gaining a deep understanding of the key project contracts and advising the project management team on the contractual impact of proposed actions.
- Negotiating contractual issues (changes, subcontracts, purchase orders etc.)
- Ensuring implementation of and team adherence to sound contract management and risk assessment policies; Reviewing and managing contract change orders/processes and ensuring that they comply with agreed-upon scope, schedule, and contract terms.
- Helping manage disputes and directing and overseeing the work of outside counsel.
- Preparing of reports, memoranda, correspondence, and other documents, as necessary.
- Communicating with project and broader company teams, clients, governmental authorities and other stakeholders; Drafting project correspondence to be sent to key stakeholders, including the Developer and subcontractors.
- Using online databases to document work and maintain updates.
What you bring
juris doctor
bar admission
construction
ms office
contract negotiation
project attorney
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school plus 7 years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney with experience in contracts and negotiation, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Excellent judgment with the ability to balance competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Working collaboratively with diverse group of professionals, including the company’s executives, attorneys, risk and insurance managers, engineers, scientists and contracts staff, as well as the ability to work with attorneys for external clients and subcontractors.
- Multi-tasking on a large number of various contract issues, claims and/or litigation, and general advice requests.
- Excellent writing, presentation and meeting facilitation skills.
- Self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently and in groups.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience working with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, NJ TRANSIT, and/or the New York City Transit Authority
- Corporate or project transactional experience with the proven ability to support transactions and ongoing projects.
- Construction experience required, preferably in-house, at a construction law firm, or within a dedicated construction practice group, which may include negotiating contracts, drafting project correspondence, negotiating changes, and/or handling claims and litigation related to engineering and/or construction projects.
- Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
- Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills with substantive expertise with key provisions of most contracts.
- Two (2) years of experience working as a project attorney on large infrastructure projects.
- Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future.
- Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules and priorities and ongoing project pressures.
- Detail-oriented and organized, exercising attention to details and accuracy.
- Ability to clearly and concisely express legal issues and analysis to management, clients, government authorities and other stakeholders.
- Practical team player with the ability to communicate and professionally collaborate with a broad range of professionals in a results-oriented environment.
- Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and resolve problems.
- Ability to work effectively in a highly confidential environment with the highest standards of ethics and professional integrity.
- Admission to the bar in any state or the District of Columbia.
- Team player with strong communication skills, attention to detail, reporting skills, analytical skills, negotiating skills and organizational capabilities.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- sponsorship for us work authorization is not available now or in the future.
- must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
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Company
Overview
Born 1990
Year of Formation
The company was formed in 1990 through the merger of five legacy firms.
$16B annual revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates over $16 billion in revenue annually and ranks highly in ENR's global design firm lists.
150+ countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries worldwide.
Megaprojects delivery
Project Scope
The company is known for delivering megaprojects such as cable-stayed bridges, Olympic venues, ports, transit hubs, and disaster recovery works.
- Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century.
- Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada.
- Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.
- Safety first - We put safety at the core of everything we do.
- Integrity - We act with the highest ethical standards.
- Collaboration - We believe in the power of teamwork.
- Innovation - We embrace creativity and foster new ideas.
- Sustainability - We are committed to creating a sustainable future.
2040
Net Zero Carbon Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
50%
Emission Reduction Target
Committed to reducing operational carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
- Focus on decarbonization across client projects and operations.
- Developed strategies for climate resilience and adaptation.
- Initiated projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and urban planning.
50% gender parity
Gender Parity Target
Aim to achieve gender balance in leadership positions by 2030.
35% increase
Women Leadership Growth
Achieved significant growth in women representation in leadership roles in 2022.
- Committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the company.
- Implemented programs to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
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