Corporate Counsel - Advisory Services (Hybrid)

Corporate Counsel – Advisory Services (Hybrid)

• Full-time
• State/Province: California
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Geography OH
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Los Angeles, CA - 300 S Grand A

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.

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

Qualifications

• 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%

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Benefits

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.