Associate Counsel

OHLA USA•Irvine, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

OHLA USA is seeking an Associate Counsel in Irvine, CA. This role reports to the General Counsel and is responsible for providing legal support across a variety of areas, including construction and commercial contracts, dispute resolution, corporate governance, and risk management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public contracting and a desire to work on large infrastructure projects.

Requirements

A Juris Doctor or LL.M degree
CA Bar
At least 5+ years of experience with background in public contracting strongly preferred
Prior experience directly advising clients on complex matters.
Solid experience in balancing business needs and risk
Fluency in Lexis, MS Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint and proficiency in MS Excel (Word, Outlook, 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.
A high EQ and IQ
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing demands and adjust to rapidly changing priorities.
A friendly and professional manner that engenders trust.
A tolerance of ambiguity that comes in moments when the best answer is not obvious.
To be open to the views and experiences of others and the learning that comes through feedback
An ability to see opportunities as they arise.
A strong interest in working on big infrastructure projects that change lives.
To read and interpret financial statements and documents.
A strong desire to be seen as a well-versed, trusted advisor and expert who brings tremendous value to the organization.

Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate a wide range of construction and commercial contracts
Develop strategies for resolving disputes and claims and supervise outside counsel on litigation
Represent OHLA in mediations and attend arbitrations as client representative
Draft corporate documents, joint venture, and partnership agreements
In conjunction with legal department, advise senior-level executives on legal, operational, compliance and regulatory risk and corporate governance matters
Develop deep relationships with our construction project teams and key business partners
Develop and implement strategies across the organization to improve our legal processes and reduce risk
Tour our projects throughout the region and assist project staff as necessary