Associate Counsel - Contracts

Overview

This role supports complex construction and commercial projects by drafting, negotiating, and managing construction-related agreements. The Associate Counsel (Contracts) partners closely with operations, procurement, risk management, and project teams to address business needs, manage legal risk, and help shape contracting outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage construction and commercial agreements.
• Partner with operations, procurement, risk management, and project teams to solve real business challenges.
• Lead contract drafting and negotiation efforts in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Balance legal strategy with practical business solutions and risk allocation.
• Independently manage contracts and collaborate with business stakeholders.
• Streamline contracting processes and improve contracting workflows through continuous improvement.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated 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 using AI-enabled contract review tools, CLMs, 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 with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume contracting environment.
• Innovative, tech-forward mindset with curiosity and comfort using AI and emerging legal tools.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with non-legal professionals.
• Highly organized, responsive, and able to manage competing priorities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Target Hiring Range: $135,000 - $205,000 annually.
• Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, certifications, geographic market conditions, internal equity, and business considerations.
• In addition to base compensation, employees may be eligible for incentive compensation and participation in applicable company benefit programs.
• Candidates whose experience or expertise substantially exceed the requirements of the role are encouraged to apply, as compensation may be reviewed based on individual qualifications.

Location

Not specified.