Overview
Bilingual Corporate Legal Counsel (Operations Solicitor) – AECOM
Join to apply for the Bilingual Corporate Legal Counsel (Operations Solicitor) role at AECOM. AECOM is seeking a qualified and proactive Bilingual (English/French) Legal Counsel (Solicitor) to join our European Legal and Risk Management team. This position reports to the Senior Legal Counsel within our Europe and India Legal team and forms part of a collaborative and dynamic legal department that values strong cross-functional partnerships and business alignment.
The successful candidate will provide strategic and practical legal support across a broad range of construction and infrastructure projects throughout Europe. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally significant infrastructure developments while contributing to the continuous improvement of legal services at AECOM.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide legal advice and support across AECOM’s European business lines, managing a diverse portfolio of legal documentation related to engineering and construction projects.
* Partner closely with project teams to deliver strategic legal counsel on major infrastructure initiatives.
* Deliver training sessions and risk briefings to senior executives and business stakeholders on critical legal issues.
* Support the implementation of innovative legal processes and promote best practices across the legal function.
* Ensure compliance with AECOM’s governance framework, including corporate policies and information management protocols.
* Advise on procurement strategies and methodologies.
* Draft, review, and negotiate a range of construction-related legal agreements, including bespoke and standard form contracts, consultant appointments, collateral warranties/third-party rights, and documentation for UK and international projects.
* Provide legal input on construction and design aspects of development agreements and finance-related documents, including bonds and guarantees.
* Manage and liaise with external legal counsel, serving as the primary point of contact between external advisers and internal project stakeholders.
* Contribute to the management and oversight of legal budgets.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
* Qualified solicitor with 1–5 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE), ideally gained within a recognised law firm or a reputable in-house legal team.
* Fluent in English and French, with strong drafting and negotiation experience in commercial contracts—preferably within the construction, infrastructure, or engineering sectors.
* Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels, including senior executives and cross-functional teams.
* A commercially minded, proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
* Confident in managing a varied workload with a solutions-oriented approach to legal and business challenges.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
* Experience advising on civil law frameworks in France or the Benelux region is highly advantageous.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both legal and non-legal audiences.
* Familiarity with legal budget management and external counsel oversight.
* Interest in continuous improvement and willingness to adopt innovative legal service delivery methods.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity: You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. You will be working in a dynamic environment where integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum criteria for the role. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10133182 | Business Line: Geography OH | Business Group: DCS | Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India | Career Area: Legal | Work Location Model: Hybrid | Legal Entity: AECOM Limited
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