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About the Role

OHLA USA is seeking an Associate Counsel in New York to join our team and contribute to impactful infrastructure projects. This role involves advising senior executives, managing legal processes, and supporting project teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of construction and commercial contracts.
• Draft corporate documents, joint venture, and partnership agreements.
• Advise senior-level executives on legal, operational, compliance, and regulatory risk and corporate governance matters.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve legal processes and reduce risk.
• Develop strategies for resolving disputes and claims, supervise outside counsel on litigation, and represent OHLA in mediations.
• Develop deep relationships with construction project teams and key business partners.
• Tour projects and assist project staff as necessary.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor or LL.M degree.
• NY Bar admission.
• At least 5+ years of experience with background in public contracting, infrastructure projects, bidding, or procurement.
• Prior experience directly advising clients on complex matters.
• Solid experience in balancing business needs and risk.
• Government experience in infrastructure is preferred.

Skills

• Fluency with legal research tools, MS Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Analytical skills and ability to develop reasoning independently.
• Brilliant writing skills; ability to craft compelling and persuasive narratives and draft favorable agreements without legalese.
• Eagerness to learn and think creatively.
• Strong interpersonal awareness.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing demands, and adjust to rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to engender trust through honesty, friendliness, and professionalism.
• Tolerance of ambiguity and eagerness to learn and find practical solutions.
• Openness to the views and experiences of others, and willingness to learn from feedback.
• Comfortable reading and interpreting financial statements and documents.
• Driven to be a well-versed, trusted advisor and expert who brings tremendous value to the organization.

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5+ years

Education Level

• Juris Doctor or LL.M degree

Salary/Compensations

• USD $160,000.00/Yr. - USD $190,000.00/Yr.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Engaging work environment

About the Company

• OHLA USA works on big infrastructure projects that change lives, aiming to build a better, safer, more sustainable world.
• We are committed to making a difference within our communities through the safety and reliability of our structures.
• OHLA USA brings together diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

• OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.