Associate Counsel - Contracts

Overview

Position: Associate Counsel - Contracts
Location: Remote, United States
Salary Range: $135,000 - $205,000 annually

This role provides transactional legal support focused on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction and project-based contracts. It is a fully remote position reporting to Senior Counsel. The role is designed for an attorney who prefers hands-on, high-volume contract work, values autonomy, and seeks meaningful day-to-day impact without traditional litigation responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate construction and project-related agreements
• Provide legal support to business teams on deal structuring and contract execution
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to address real-time contract and project needs
• Manage a high volume of contracts independently

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 7-10+ years of experience primarily focused on contract drafting and negotiation, preferably in construction, engineering, infrastructure, or related commercial sectors

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing contracts independently and working directly with business stakeholders
• Familiarity with construction contracting concepts such as indemnity, insurance, flow-down provisions, delay, change management, and risk allocation
• Experience with AI-enabled contract review tools, contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, or other legal technology platforms
• Interest in legal operations, process design, and continuous improvement
• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills with strong attention to detail
• Practical, solutions-oriented judgment balancing legal risk and business objectives
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume contracting environment
• Innovative and tech-forward mindset with comfort using AI and emerging legal tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with non-legal professionals
• Highly organized, responsive, and capable of managing competing priorities

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $135,000 - $205,000 annually, adjusted based on skills, experience, education, and location
• Fully remote work within the United States

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.