Associate General Counsel

Overview

An organization is seeking an Associate General Counsel to serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders. This role involves structuring, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements and providing clear, practical, risk-balanced legal guidance to support strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial agreements, including procurement agreements, services agreements, operational support contracts, and other strategic transactions.
• Conduct transactional risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies aligned with corporate risk tolerances and business objectives.
• Ensure contract structures and commitments comply with internal approvals, governance processes, and long-term strategic goals.
• Provide guidance on labor-related issues within unionized environments, including interpreting collective bargaining agreements and advising on union-related contract provisions.
• Collaborate with labor relations teams to ensure compliance with negotiated obligations.
• Advise business leaders on contract interpretation, performance issues, change management, disputes, claims, warranties, and remedies.
• Partner closely with commercial operations, sales, supply chain, engineering, project management, finance, tax, operations, and asset management teams.
• Monitor and advise on relevant laws, regulations, policies, and industry standards affecting commercial and operational activities.
• Provide internal training and guidance on risk awareness, contracting best practices, and compliance expectations.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Communicate material risks, recommended actions, and strategic considerations clearly to executive and project leadership.
• Uphold high standards of ethics, integrity, compliance, confidentiality, and team collaboration.

Requirements

• 4–7 years of legal experience, gained in a law firm or through a combination of firm and in-house roles.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, negotiating, and managing complex commercial agreements.
• Experience supporting commercial, operational, or contracting activities within unionized workforces, with the ability to navigate collective bargaining agreements and union-management dynamics.
• Strong analytical and business-judgment skills with the ability to translate legal requirements into clear tactical guidance.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Bar admission in any U.S. state.
• Ability to travel up to 30% throughout the continental USA.
• Ability to pass a stringent drug screening and background check.
• Valid and current driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction, engineering, infrastructure, energy, or professional services environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with overtime potential and merit-based raises.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage fully paid for employees starting the month after hire.
• Steady employment with career growth and promotion potential.
• 401(k) plan with company match, including Traditional and Roth options plus free investment guidance.
• Top-tier equipment provided to support field work.
• Compensated travel time plus per diem.
• Paid training, certifications, and industry memberships.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Employee assistance program offering legal, financial, and mental wellness support.

Location

• Position requires travel up to 30% within the continental United States.