Overview
Bilingual Corporate Legal Counsel (Operations Solicitor) at AECOM. Role reports to Senior Legal Counsel within the Europe and India Legal team and involves providing strategic and practical legal support across construction and infrastructure projects in Europe.
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 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 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
* 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. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm.
Work Model & Benefits
Hybrid work options; flexible work environment; opportunities for growth and development; equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.
Application Details
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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