What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Counsel - Contracts position at AECOM?
AECOM has an opportunity for a team-oriented attorney with corporate transactional experience to join us as a Corporate Counsel. As a key member of a collegial, fast-paced corporate legal team, you will primarily focus on negotiating, drafting and interpreting commercial contracts and other general corporate legal matters across a broad spectrum.
This position can be flexible for remote work within the US, not limited to the locations listed.
Primary responsibilities including:
Structuring, drafting, reviewing, analyzing, negotiating and interpreting commercial contracts supporting a variety of corporate functions, including master services agreements, software license agreements, SaaS agreements, statements of work, service level agreements, amendments and related documentation.
Assisting on a variety of corporate transactional matters, including corporate finance and treasury transactions, and acquisition and divestiture transactions.
Providing timely advice and counsel to senior management by advising on laws, regulations and company policies.
Working with stakeholders, including other corporate functions, law department colleagues and business operations staff for matters both within and outside of direct subject matter expertise or responsibility.
Establishing and maintaining best practices, guidance materials, controls and standard contract forms.
Assisting other members of the legal team and corporate management on a broad range of corporate legal matters as necessary.
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Minimum Requirements
The successful candidate must possess a strong work ethic, flexibility and willingness to work on a broad range of legal matters and the leadership and collaboration qualities that will enable them to potentially grow into a broader role within a global legal department. Required background and attributes include:
Juris doctorate from an accredited law school (top-tier preferred) plus at least 5 years of corporate commercial and transactional law experience in firm and/or in-house environments
Strong analytical, interpersonal, drafting, negotiation and written/verbal communication skills.
Excellent judgment with the ability to balance competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills with high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Proven ability to lead transactions and projects.
Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and resolve problems.
Practical team player with the ability to professionally collaborate in a results-oriented environment.
Effectively work in a highly confidential environment with the highest standards of ethics and professional integrity.
Member in good standing with State Bar of their residence
Preferred Qualifications
Experience within corporate environments of similar size and complexity as AECOM, including global organization experience
Additional Information:
Due to the remote work flexibility of this position, relocation assistance is not available
Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position.
_Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The midpoint of the salary range is $147,758 annually._
_AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, retirement benefits, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs._
What We Offer
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
This position can be flexible for remote work within the US, not limited to the locations listed.
Primary responsibilities including:
Structuring, drafting, reviewing, analyzing, negotiating and interpreting commercial contracts supporting a variety of corporate functions, including master services agreements, software license agreements, SaaS agreements, statements of work, service level agreements, amendments and related documentation.
Assisting on a variety of corporate transactional matters, including corporate finance and treasury transactions, and acquisition and divestiture transactions.
Providing timely advice and counsel to senior management by advising on laws, regulations and company policies.
Working with stakeholders, including other corporate functions, law department colleagues and business operations staff for matters both within and outside of direct subject matter expertise or responsibility.
Establishing and maintaining best practices, guidance materials, controls and standard contract forms.
Assisting other members of the legal team and corporate management on a broad range of corporate legal matters as necessary.
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Minimum Requirements
The successful candidate must possess a strong work ethic, flexibility and willingness to work on a broad range of legal matters and the leadership and collaboration qualities that will enable them to potentially grow into a broader role within a global legal department. Required background and attributes include:
Juris doctorate from an accredited law school (top-tier preferred) plus at least 5 years of corporate commercial and transactional law experience in firm and/or in-house environments
Strong analytical, interpersonal, drafting, negotiation and written/verbal communication skills.
Excellent judgment with the ability to balance competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills with high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Proven ability to lead transactions and projects.
Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and resolve problems.
Practical team player with the ability to professionally collaborate in a results-oriented environment.
Effectively work in a highly confidential environment with the highest standards of ethics and professional integrity.
Member in good standing with State Bar of their residence
Preferred Qualifications
Experience within corporate environments of similar size and complexity as AECOM, including global organization experience
Additional Information:
Due to the remote work flexibility of this position, relocation assistance is not available
Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position.
_Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The midpoint of the salary range is $147,758 annually._
_AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, retirement benefits, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs._
What We Offer
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
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