Job Summary
Tishman Construction Corporation/AECOM Tishman is seeking Legal Counsel in New York City, NY to join and support its legal department. This position will offer flexibility for hybrid remote work schedules.
About Construction Management—Tishman Construction Corporation d/b/a AECOM Tishman (AECOM Tishman)
AECOM Tishman is a New York-based construction manager specializing in high-rise commercial, residential and hospitality projects. Founded on a reputation of professionalism and quality, with the financial backing of AECOM, we are one of New York City's premier builders.
Job Description:
Tishman Construction Corporation/AECOM Tishman is seeking Legal Counsel in New York City, NY to join and support its legal department. This position will offer flexibility for hybrid remote work schedules.
About Construction Management—Tishman Construction Corporation d/b/a AECOM Tishman (AECOM Tishman)
AECOM Tishman is a New York-based construction manager specializing in high-rise commercial, residential and hospitality projects. Founded on a reputation of professionalism and quality, with the financial backing of AECOM, we are one of New York City's premier builders.
Job Description:
- Works on legal matters for AECOM Tishman and its subsidiaries.
- Review RFP’s and negotiate various forms of agreements and subcontracts.
- Identify risks and preparation of legal advice with inputs to risk assessments and requests for approval to proceed with projects or pursuits.
- Assists project teams during construction with on-going project reviews and resolution of issues including the drafting of notices and/or claims.
- Partners with the commercial and operations teams to identify and protect the interests and objectives of the company to minimize risk of loss or liability.
- Participates and/or leads negotiations between the company and its client(s).
- Manages external counsel where appropriate and necessary in judicial and administrative litigation and/or claims.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Work is subject to best practices and procedures covered by precedents, well-defined policy, and process considerations requiring periodic review with other teams or work groups.
Minimum Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school plus at least 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney including supporting construction projects, and experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating agreements and/or handling claims and litigation, or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
- Admission to the bar in New York.
- Ability to work independently while functioning well in a team environment.
- Possess advanced analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills and abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with a General Contractor (GC) in the vertical construction market.
- Project experience to include high rise residential and/or hospitality.
- Experience reviewing and summarizing legal contracts.
- JD expertise in real estate, construction, etc.
- Experience/knowledge of insurance policies, coverages, and claims.
- Experience handling or overseeing litigation/dispute resolution proceedings.
- Experience with Federal Government contracts/procedures.
- Ability to partner, collaborate and work well in a team environment.
- Driven, dynamic and confident, flexible, and proactive.
- Ability to be positive, influence others, represent the organization, region, and management professionally and positively.
- Extremely organized with a strong sense of priority, urgency, and commitment to deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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.
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.