General Counsel

Our client is one of America's largest construction groups specialised in large civil infrastructure projects such as highways, roads, and bridges. They are seeking a General Counsel who will be responsible to represent the Company in litigations as well as to advise on all legal matters and guiding the company policy to align with legislative changes and compliance. The role will oversee all the other internal and external counsels.

Your Role

The company will rely on the General Counsel to protect the interests of their customers, shareholders and employees as well as strengthening their mission and goals.

You will be responsible for directing, overseeing and controlling legal activities of the company as well as providing expert and strategic legal advice to executive and management teams.

As an experienced Lawyer or In-house Counsel, you will have a law degree and at least 15 years of experience as a legal advisor. Therefore, you will be familiar with the construction industry and large infrastructure projects specifically in litigation as well as corporate, labor and contract law.

Strategic acumen and excellent problem-solving skills are very appreciated.

You

If you have the ambition to work on America's largest civil infrastructure contracts and projects, our client can support you in your ambition and importantly, you will share many of the same values:

Driven to bring value and add value to the legal department

Passionate about providing legal advice and guidance.

Experience in large-scale projects.

Thrives in a challenging and changing environment where partnerships are international and present different approaches to finding solutions.

You have a curious, dynamic, and proactive attitude and you pride yourself of a strong attention to detail and great communication skills;

US Citizen or Work Permit to work in the US

Believe in strong collaboration both internally and externally.

For more details about the opportunity or company, please send your resume and cover letter to Francesca Indelicato by clicking Apply to this Job below.