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Tylin

AVP, Chief Alternative Delivery Counsel

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Tylin
Global engineering and advisory firm designing infrastructure solutions that connect and elevate communities.
Senior legal leader for alternative delivery infrastructure projects in North America
8d ago
$200,000 - $290,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
New York, NY
Hybrid
Company Size
3,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Consulting
Design
Project Management
Construction Services
Transportation
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Buildings
Mobility and Transportation
Underground Works
Structural Engineering
Historic Preservation
Renovation
Adaptive Reuse
Role
What you would be doing
risk assessment
contract negotiation
template development
claims mitigation
client representation
team leadership
  • Monitor emerging legal, regulatory, and industry trends relevant to collaborative and alternative project delivery models; update stakeholders and influence strategy accordingly.
  • 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.
  • Collaborate with global legal, risk, and compliance teams to ensure consistency in contracting practices and enterprise-wide risk governance.
  • Provide legal guidance during all phases of the pursuit lifecycle—from bid/no-bid decisions to teaming agreements, proposals, interviews, and contract finalization.
  • Support claims mitigation and resolution strategies, working collaboratively with project teams and external counsel as needed.
  • Develop and maintain contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and best-practice guidance documents to streamline project delivery across business lines.
  • Broader leadership in the legal function, supporting corporate initiatives related to project delivery, joint ventures, and enterprise risk management.
  • Lead legal strategy and negotiations for high-stakes alternative delivery projects, including DB, PDB, DBFOM, PPP, IPD, and collaborative contracting models.
  • Build, lead, and mentor a dedicated legal team specializing in alternative delivery over time.
  • Represent the legal function in client-facing settings, strategic partnerships, and industry events, strengthening TYLin’s leadership profile in the alternative delivery space.
  • Strategic involvement in global insurance programs, risk policies, and large-scale contract negotiations outside of North America.
What you bring
risk allocation
project agreements
negotiation
communication
10 years
jd/llb
  • In-depth understanding of risk allocation, bonding/insurance structures, performance security, and subcontractor relationships under various delivery models.
  • Demonstrated expertise in negotiating, drafting, and advising on complex project agreements such as P3s, DBs, DBFOMs, joint ventures, and concession arrangements.
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence and support senior executives, technical leaders, and external partners.
  • 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.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, matrixed, and collaborative global environment.
  • Experience coordinating or managing outside counsel.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as required.
  • Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB); active bar membership in a U.S. State or Canadian Province.
  • Business-oriented legal mindset with the ability to balance commercial opportunity and contractual risk.
Benefits
  • The opportunity to build TYLin’s legal capabilities around emerging delivery models such as Progressive DB, Alliance Contracting, and CM/GC.
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
Founded 1954
Year of Establishment
The company was established in 1954 by its visionary founder.
65 offices
Global Presence
Operates across four continents, showcasing its global reach.
#30 global design firms
ENR Ranking
Consistently ranks high among top global design firms.
Revenue growth
Financial Health
Sustained revenue growth has driven international expansion.
  • 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.
Culture + Values
  • Committed to providing clients with the best solutions.
  • Operate with integrity, acting ethically, fairly, and sustainably.
  • Promote collaboration through a diverse and inclusive team focused on technical excellence.
  • Strive to innovate, finding new and improved solutions to clients' challenges.
  • Approachable people
  • Proven capabilities
  • Global experience
Environment + Sustainability
2030
Net Zero Commitment
Aim to achieve operational net zero carbon assets by the year 2030.
2030
Embodied Carbon Target
All new construction and major renovations will achieve net zero embodied carbon by 2030.
14/17
SDG Achievement
Directly addresses 14 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Measure and publicly disclose energy consumption, scope 1 and 2 building emissions, and whole life carbon emissions annually.
  • Implement decarbonization roadmap: energy and refrigerant efficiency upgrades, renewable energy procurement, and electrification strategies.
  • Maximize embodied carbon reductions and compensate for any residual upfront embodied emissions.
  • Verify annual building energy and whole life carbon emissions data through independent third-party ESG verification.
  • Minimize environmental footprint through sustainable operations & procurement policy (waste reduction, reuse/recycling, sourcing sustainable materials).
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Bring a diverse and inclusive team, working together towards technical excellence
  • Equity: Creating healthy, thriving, and equitable local communities through infrastructure that enables access, affordability, health, and dignity
  • Equity Practice growth: developing and bringing on folks representing their respective regions and expertise, guided by passions and stories
  • Hiring approach must be more expansive/inclusive—e.g., planners, DE&I professionals, HBCUs, non-engineers, non-traditional education paths
  • Water equity and environmental justice collaboration across global alliance
  • Glassdoor data: reports of supportive staff, ability to learn a lot, flexibility in work schedule; interns note approachable culture and quick response from anyone
  • Glassdoor data: mentions long hours, multiple hats, communication gaps
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