OHLA USA ยท 5 days ago
Associate Counsel
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expOHLA USA is committed to building a better, safer, more sustainable world through its diverse talent in the construction industry. The Associate Counsel will draft and negotiate contracts, represent the company in legal disputes, and advise executives on legal matters.
Civil EngineeringCommercial Real EstateConstruction
Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate a wide range of construction and commercial contracts
Develop strategies for resolving disputes and claims and supervise outside counsel on litigation
Represent OHLA in mediations and attend arbitrations as client representative
Draft corporate documents, joint venture, and partnership agreements
In conjunction with legal department, advise senior-level executives on legal, operational, compliance and regulatory risk and corporate governance matters
Develop deep relationships with our construction project teams and key business partners
Develop and implement strategies across the organization to improve our legal processes and reduce risk
Tour our projects throughout the region and assist project staff as necessary
Qualification
Required
A Juris Doctor or LL.M degree
CA Bar
At least 5+ years of experience with background in public contracting strongly preferred
Prior experience directly advising clients on complex matters
Solid experience in balancing business needs and risk
Fluency in Lexis, MS Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint and proficiency in MS Excel (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Analytical skills and ability to develop reasoning independently
Brilliant writing skills - ability to craft compelling and persuasive narratives and draft favorable agreements without legalese
A high EQ and IQ
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing demands and adjust to rapidly changing priorities
A friendly and professional manner that engenders trust
A tolerance of ambiguity that comes in moments when the best answer is not obvious
To be open to the views and experiences of others and the learning that comes through feedback
An ability to see opportunities as they arise
A strong interest in working on big infrastructure projects that change lives
To read and interpret financial statements and documents
A strong desire to be seen as a well-versed, trusted advisor and expert who brings tremendous value to the organization
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
Engaging work environment
And much more!!
Company
OHLA USA
OHLA USA is a construction company that constructs vertical buildings and civil infrastructures.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brad Nystrom
Chief Operating Officer
Arnav A.
Chief Pursuit Officer
Recent News
2025-04-23
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