Assistant General Counsel - IT and Commercial Contracts

AECOM•Boston, MA

8d•$180,000 - $280,000•Remote

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a proactive, team-oriented attorney to join its corporate legal team as Assistant General Counsel. The position primarily focuses on independently negotiating, drafting, and interpreting complex commercial contracts that support a variety of corporate functions, including IT, finance, travel, and human resources. The work includes complex global and cross-border agreements such as master services agreements, agreements relating to artificial intelligence, software license agreements, SaaS agreements, and related documentation. The role provides leadership within a collegial, fast-paced global legal department. It involves managing internal attorneys and coordinating with procurement, corporate teams, law department colleagues, business operations staff, and business leaders. The position can be performed remotely within the United States, with flexibility not limited to the locations listed. Relocation assistance and sponsorship for U.S. work authorization are not available. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
At least 9 years of commercial and transactional law experience in law firm and/or in-house environments.
Experience supporting IT and digital transformation functions, including work with artificial intelligence, software licensing, and SaaS agreements.
Experience managing internal team members, including attorneys.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, and written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent judgment and the ability to balance competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work with a strong work ethic, flexibility, and willingness to address a broad range of legal matters.
Ability to lead and collaborate within a global legal department.
Ability to work effectively in a highly confidential environment while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and professional integrity.
Membership in good standing with the State Bar of the candidate’s residence.

Nice To Haves

Experience in corporate environments of similar size and complexity to AECOM, including global organization experience.
Practical, team-oriented approach, a sense of humor, and ability to collaborate professionally in a results-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate, and interpret key commercial contracts supporting corporate functions, including IT, finance, travel, and human resources.
Handle complex global and cross-border agreements, including master services agreements, agreements relating to artificial intelligence, software license agreements, SaaS agreements, and related documentation.
Independently negotiate contractual language with third-party vendors and counsel, developing solutions to complex and novel issues.
Manage internal attorneys responsible for negotiating, drafting, and interpreting commercial contracts.
Collaborate with and manage cross-functional teams throughout the contract review process, including procurement, corporate teams, law department colleagues, and business operations staff.
Establish and maintain ownership of agreement processes, including best practices, guidance materials, controls, and standard contract forms.
Work directly with internal corporate leaders to establish positions on key contractual terms and acceptable allocations of risk.
Provide rapid, practical, business-oriented contract advice directly to business clients.
Lead transactions and projects and proactively identify and resolve problems.