Assistant General Counsel, New York Region

　　OverviewWorking between Suffolk's NYC office and Project field office in Tarrytown, NY, the Assistant General Counsel for the New York Region serves as a legal contact for Suffolk's NY area operations. The Assistant General Counsel reports to the NY regional General Counsel. This position works directly and daily with the NY regional General Counsel, the management team and operational staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to serve as Project counsel to a complex set of Projects in Tarrytown, NY and periodic travel to the Project site is required. In addition to serving as Project counsel, the Assistant General Counsel will support other legal matters affecting the New York region.

　　ResponsibilitiesProvides advice to management on contracts, claims and other legal matters.

　　Serves as a partner with management in the negotiation of business deals and assists with the negotiation of construction management agreements, subcontracts and other complex legal agreements.Proactively works with project teams to properly administer contracts, identify risk and implement risk mitigation plans while empowering the business to succeed.Monitors changes in applicable law and advises management regarding the implications of such changes.Handles legal inquiries from within the company and issues sound and comprehensive legal advice to all internal clients and stakeholders.Manages outside counsel, including budgets and strategy.Conducts training on legal and compliance related topics, including but not limited to complicated construction contracts.Drafts letters relating to contract administration and other issues for project teams to send to subcontractors, clients and other third parties.Works closely with management to resolve claims with third parties.Regularly visits project sites within the New York Region to collaborate with management and project teams and travels to other regional offices as appropriate.Performs other duties as assigned by management, the NY regional General Counsel and the Corporate Executive Vice President/General Counsel.

　　QualificationsApproximately 3-6 years of extensive experience in the practice of complex construction law in a corporate legal department and/or a full-service law firm. Prior corporate legal department experience in the construction industry is highly preferable.

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　　Requires bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university and a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law schoolExcellent academic credentialsBar Admission in the state in which the Assistant General Counsel is locatedNecessary Attributes:Integrity to the coreLeads by exampleConfident in complex and difficult situations/negotiationsStrong work ethic and independent self-starter who is at all times a team playerAble to work independently with minimum oversightUse independent judgment and exhibit leadership techniquesDemonstrate close attention to detail with outstanding work productAble to work effectively as part of a team with a positive and collaborative attitudeReliable, self-motivated and well organized with the ability to juggle multiple prioritiesIndependent and proactiveAble to deal with ambiguity and still make appropriate judgment callsAble to anticipate management's needs and independently identify, initiate and implement necessary actions

　　Working ConditionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

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　　Suffolk Construction and Liberty Construction are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　Minimum Salary: 31200.00Maximum Salary: 31200.00Salary Unit: Yearly