Senior Counsel (Operations)

Job Description
AECOM’s Design and Consulting Services-Americas legal department is actively seeking a creative, highly talented attorney to support AECOM’s operations in the Western U.S. This will be a hybrid position including a combination of both remote and in-office, with the expectation to go into the office at least 3 days a week.
This role will be based out of larger AECOM offices located within the West Region to include, but not be limited to, Los Angeles, CA;
Chicago, IL;
Dallas, TX;
and Denver, CO.
The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career in professional services and construction litigation with a strong understanding of legal issues related to contracts for engineering, construction, and other technical services.
The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
Guidance on risk management and adherence to company policies
Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts and other legal documents relating to architecture, engineering, construction, environmental, and other services provided by the company to clients in the public and private sectors, including documents related to teaming arrangements, joint ventures, confidentiality agreements, licenses, purchase and sales agreements, insurance, and other matters
Act in an advisory capacity making recommendations that may have an important bearing on the conduct of the organization's business
Work with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes and potential claims
Supervise and manage litigation, including professional liability, breach of contract, and personal injury/wrongful death matters, utilizing outside counsel retained by the company to maximize quality and cost-effectiveness
Manage external counsel and litigation budgets
Handle subpoenas, document requests, and other litigation related items with limited support staff
Prepare and review disclosures to public agencies and support corporate secretary functions
Review and conduct research into legislation, cases and legal precedents and emerging government policies to the extent required to address contract-specific or other matters
Prepare and review legal memoranda and briefs relating to organizational risks and activities
Provide staff with guidance on compliance with federal and provincial laws, statutes and regulations
Provide support to multiple offices, and support other team members within the broader West Region as may be necessary based on experience and/or work loads
Support the legal department’s goals of diversity, equity and inclusion amongst the legal department, the company and outside vendors.