Assistant General Counsel – IT and Commercial Contracts

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

📋 Description

• Negotiate, draft, and interpret commercial contracts independently, supporting IT, finance, travel, human resources, and various corporate functions.

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

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

• Oversee internal attorneys responsible for commercial contracts.

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

• Develop and sustain agreement processes, best practices, guidance materials, controls, and standard contract templates.

• Partner with internal corporate leaders to define positions on critical contractual terms and risk distribution.

• Deliver swift, practical, business-oriented contract advice to business clients.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

• Minimum of 9 years of experience in commercial and transactional law, whether in a firm or in-house setting.

• Experience in supporting IT and digital transformation initiatives.

• Familiarity with artificial intelligence, software licensing agreements, and SaaS agreements.

• Experience in managing internal team members, including attorneys.

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

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

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

• Demonstrated ability to lead transactions and projects effectively.

• Capacity to proactively identify and resolve issues.

• Ability to thrive in a highly confidential environment with strong ethical standards and professional integrity.

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

• Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 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.