Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Verticals

Suffolk Construction•Boston, MA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a rare chance to join a tight-knit, high-performing Legal team at one of the largest and most innovative construction enterprises in the United States. The Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Verticals is a senior in-house role with broad strategic responsibility. You will be a trusted legal advisor to the General Counsel, executive leadership including the CEO, and a growing family of affiliated vertical companies spanning design-build, self-perform, technology, supply chain, global initiatives, artificial intelligence and real estate. You will handle significant, complex matters from day one, with the autonomy to lead and the support of a collaborative team that genuinely cares about each other’s success. Boston is the preferred base; exceptional candidates who prefer New York City should apply with the understanding that regular travel to Boston headquarters is expected. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school; strong academic credentials
Active bar admission in Massachusetts or New York, or a state with reciprocity
10 plus years of experience in a corporate legal department and/or major full-service law firm
A self-starter and collaborator—equally comfortable leading independently and working as part of a close team
Intellectually curious and energized by new and evolving areas of law and business
Calm under pressure, with sound judgment and the ability to make clear decisions in ambiguous situations
An outstanding communicator—strong writer, confident public speaker, and trusted advisor
Detail-oriented with meticulous written work product
Innovative in approach—willing to explore creative solutions to traditional legal and business problems
Demonstrated integrity and a commitment to leading by example
Willing to travel periodically to project sites and offices across the country
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university (required)
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school (required)
Bar admission: Massachusetts or New York, or a reciprocal state

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in compliance, construction, real estate, or a related industry is highly preferred
Meaningful complex litigation experience is a significant plus

Responsibilities

Serve as a responsive, practical legal advisor to internal clients across Suffolk and its vertical affiliates on a wide range of daily legal and business matters
Provide clear, actionable guidance, verbal and written, under time pressure and in ambiguous situations
Conduct training on legal and compliance topics across the organization
Negotiate and draft a wide range of agreements: NDAs, site access, subcontracts, indemnity, consulting and professional services agreements, real estate contracts and leases, and other complex instruments
Support new business development by reviewing RFPs and bidding documents across public and private construction projects
Advise on corporate matters and oversee all corporate, regulatory, and government filings (annual reports, operating agreements, etc.) across all relevant Suffolk entities
Support entity licensing nationally across jurisdictions and sectors including Gaming, Data Centers, Healthcare, Education, and Government
Enforce existing SOPs and lead the development, drafting, and implementation of new compliance procedures as the business evolves
Assist developing and implementing AI based legal solutions across the enterprise
Collaborate regularly with Executive Office, Finance, Accounting, People & Culture, and Compliance teams
Manage outside counsel relationships, including strategy, budgets, and performance
Support HR matters and investigations; assist with complex litigation on behalf of internal clients as needed