Corporate Counsel – Advisory Services (Hybrid)

AECOM•Los Angeles, CA

14h•$170,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM’s Design and Consulting Services-Americas legal department is actively seeking a creative, highly talented attorney to provide dedicated legal support to AECOM’s Advisory Services business line. This will partner closely with Advisory Services leadership and project teams to support multidisciplinary engagements across the public and private sectors. This is a hybrid position including a combination of both remote and in-office work, and may be based in a variety of locations with a significant AECOM office. The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career in the engineering, advisory, construction, consulting, and/or other technical services industry.

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school plus at least 5 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Member in good standing with any U.S. state bar
Demonstrated legal experience with a major advisory, engineering, professional services company, contractor, or law firm in the areas of advisory, engineering, and/or construction law
Capable of presenting before senior management
Capable of working independently with minimal oversight
Demonstrated drafting and negotiation experience involving professional services and construction related agreements
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to travel periodically - approximately 10%

Nice To Haves

Prior experience at an engineering, consulting, architecture or construction company
Well-developed communications skills; ability to clearly and concisely express legal issues and analysis as it pertains to business and technical concerns to executive management, commercial and finance colleagues, technical colleagues and peers
Outgoing, personable and a team player
Self-driven & resourceful to achieve goals independently and in groups
Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules and priorities
Ability to generate ideas, make recommendations & come to consensus
Excellent writing, presentation, and meeting facilitation skills

Responsibilities

Provide guidance on risk management and adherence to company policies in support of the Advisory Services business line
Structure, draft, and negotiate complex professional services agreements, including master services agreements, statements of work, teaming arrangements, and strategic partnerships to public and private sector clients
Support multiple offices and collaborate with other legal team members as needed based on experience and workload, with a primary focus on Advisory Services
Serve as the primary legal partner to consulting and advisory teams across strategy, transformation, infrastructure advisory, and related engagements
Support client pursuits, contract negotiations, and deal structuring in real time alongside business and commercial leads
Translate legal issues into clear, actionable business guidance for senior leaders and client‑facing professionals
Prepare and review disclosures to public agencies and support corporate secretary functions as needed
Research and analyze legislation, case law, legal precedents, and emerging government policies relevant to Advisory Services and contract-specific matters
Prepare and review legal memoranda and briefs relating to organizational risks and activities
Work with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes and potential claims
Manage external counsel relationships and litigation budgets