Assistant General Counsel – IT and Commercial Contracts

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Draft, negotiate, and interpret commercial agreements in support of IT, finance, travel, and human resources.

• Manage intricate global and cross-border contracts, including master services agreements, AI agreements, software licenses, SaaS agreements, and associated documentation.

• Independently negotiate contract terms with third-party vendors and legal counsel.

• Create innovative solutions to complex and new contractual challenges.

• Oversee internal attorneys responsible for commercial contracts.

• Collaborate with procurement, corporate teams, law department colleagues, and business operations staff during contract reviews.

• Establish and maintain processes for agreements, best practices, guidance materials, controls, and standard contract templates.

• Work with internal corporate leadership to define positions on key contractual terms and acceptable risk allocations.

• Provide swift, practical, business-focused contract advice to clients.

• Participate in in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris doctorate from an accredited law school.

• Minimum of 9 years of experience in commercial and transactional law within firm and/or in-house settings.

• Experience in supporting IT and digital transformation initiatives.

• Knowledge of artificial intelligence, software licensing agreements, and SaaS agreements.

• Experience in managing internal team members, including attorneys.

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, and written/verbal communication skills.

• Excellent judgment with the ability to balance competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

• Outstanding organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.

• Proven ability to lead transactions and projects effectively.

• Capacity to proactively identify and address issues.

• Ability to operate in a highly confidential environment upholding high standards of ethics and professional integrity.

• Member in good standing with the State Bar of their residence.

• Experience in corporate environments of similar size and complexity to AECOM is preferred.

• Prior experience in a global organization is preferred.

• Ability to collaborate professionally in a results-driven environment.

• Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.