Legal Contracts Admin

Contract Administrator Montreal, Quebec

Reqid: 248353BR

Job Category: Program and Project Management

Business Line: Geography OH

Business Group: Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Canada - Quebec, Montreal

Job Summary

AECOM Design and Consulting Services Group is actively seeking a Contract Administrator to join the Americas Legal Department in its Montreal office.

This position affords the ideal Candidate the following:

• Opportunity to join an in-house corporate legal team of a Fortune 500 company.

• Collaboration with a group of highly trained attorneys, multidisciplinary engineers, architects, technical professionals, scientists, and business managers, among others.

• Exposure to a variety of regional, national, and global projects of varying complexity.

The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating of professional services (engineering, architecture, environmental, and other technical services) and construction-related agreements.

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating prime contracts, subcontracts, joint venture agreements, teaming agreements, and non-disclosure agreements, among other types.

• Providing concise contract review summary of the observed risk items in light of the company policies.

• Working cooperatively with diverse group of professionals, including the company’s executives, attorneys, risk and insurance managers, engineers, scientists and contracts staff, as well as the ability to work with attorneys for external clients and subcontractors, risk managers, project managers, procurement and contracts staff, and others.

• Act in an advisory capacity making recommendations that may have an important bearing on the conduct of the organization's business.

• Review and conduct research into cases and legal precedents to the extent required to address contract-specific or other matters.

• Prepare and review legal memoranda and briefs relating to organizational activities.

• Guidance on risk management and adherence to company policies.

• Using an online database to document the review and coordinate work with other members of the contracts review team.

• Provide support to multiple offices.

At AECOM , we believe in potential and we are driven by our passion to help our talented employees build their careers. This passion has resulted in AECOM being named one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” by Fortune Magazine. When you join a company that’s pioneering the future, your opportunities are unlimited. By connecting the largest network of professional expertise in the industry, we’re finding new approaches and better answers to the toughest challenges. And we want you to be a part of it!

Think and act globally: Efficient buildings. Faster transportation. Improved security. Healthier environments. Resilient cities. Every day, in dozens of markets and more than 150 countries, our employees are exploring new possibilities for a better world. If you’re interested in a career path that’s as dynamic as you are, apply now.

About AECOM

At AECOM, we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

We take on the most complex challenges and pioneer innovative, iconic solutions that push the limits of what’s possible – the world’s longest cable-stayed bridge, record-breaking sports events, the largest greenfield port development mega project, life-sustaining disaster recovery programs, and the tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere.

On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, energy and the environment, we deliver professional services throughout the project lifecycle.

We are proud to be recognized for excellence:

• Named one of Fortune magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" for the sixth consecutive year

• Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record ’s 2020 “Top 200 Environmental Firms”

• Ranked #1 in Transportation and General Building in Engineering News-Record ’s 2020 “Top 500 Design Firms”

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• VIQTORY 2020 Military Friendly® Gold Employer

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 2 years of demonstrated legal experience in the areas of engineering and construction law or demonstrated equivalency of education/and or experience.

   

• Demonstrated extensive drafting and negotiation experience involving professional services and construction related agreements.

• Excellent writing and communication skills in French and English.

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• LL.B. degree or equivalent.

• Licensed to practice law in the Province of Quebec.

• Well-developed communications skills; ability to clearly and concisely express legal issues and analysis as it pertains to business and technical concerns to executive management, commercial and finance colleagues, technical colleagues and peers.

• Self-driven & resourceful to achieve goals independently and in groups.

• Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules, and priorities.

• Experience working in a matrixed global and/or Fortune 500 organization

• Ability to generate ideas, make recommendations & come to consensus.

• Ability to clearly and concisely express legal issues and concepts.

• Desire to learn about professional service contracts and develop negotiating skills

• Self-driven & resourceful to achieve goals independently and in groups.

• Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules, and priorities.

• Ability to generate ideas, make recommendations & come to a consensus.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines effectively and efficiently.

• Ability to demonstrate creativity in reaching agreement with clients and subcontractors.

• Ability to access risk related to contractual terms and guide risk mitigation planning.

• High degree of professionalism and dedication.

Additional Information:

• This position does not include sponsorship for Canadian work authorization.

• Relocation is not available for this opportunity.

What We Offer

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Category Program and Project Management

Business Line Geography OH

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country Canada

Position Status Full-Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 248353BR

Virtual: No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.