Associate General Counsel

Job Title: Associate General CounselLocation: Boston or New York Overview: The Associate General Counsel will support three primary areas of Suffolk's business: construction operations, compliance policy implementation and oversight, and corporate legal/governance matters. This is a critical role that will:provide direct and daily legal advice to vertical construction project teams on contracts and conflict resolution, including construction litigation;in partnership with the General Counsel, take daily responsibility for continuing implementation and enforcement of the Suffolk Compliance Program; andsupport corporate legal matters for Suffolk and its affiliates.The role is specifically designed for an experienced construction attorney who has demonstrated the ability to support a diverse and challenging variety of complex construction matters. The Associate General Counsel reports to the General Counsel but will work closely with operations and Suffolk's in-house legal team nationwide.Operational Responsibilities:Day to day, provides detailed legal and business advice to project operations and company management regarding complex contracts, litigation, claims and other legal mattersPartners with management in the negotiation of complex project contractsAssists with the negotiation of construction management agreements, subcontracts and other legal agreementsDrafts legal letters relating to contract administration and other issues for project teams to send to subcontractors, clients and other third partiesManages outside counsel regarding complex litigation and other mattersLeads training on all legal-related topics for project teams and corporate teamsWorks closely with management to resolve claims with third parties, including active participation in alternative dispute resolutionRegularly travels to offices within the region and visits project sites to collaborate with management and project teamsPerforms other duties as assignedCompliance Responsibilities:Leads the Suffolk Compliance program day to day, including working with People & Culture (Human Resources) to monitor and respond to all compliance related matters and complaints, including the national compliance hotlineWorking with management and operations teams, participates in all relevant projects to ensure Suffolk remains compliant with all relevant rules and legislationActively trains all Suffolk personnel to ensure Company remains current with local, state and federal compliance requirements and Suffolk's internal Code of ConductCorporate Legal Responsibilities:Provides day-to-day support to the Senior Corporate Counsel in connection with managing a variety of legal matters including entity management, vendor agreements, licensing, non-disclosure agreements and a diverse mix of catch all issues the Company and its affiliates regularly need to resolveQualifications:8 - 12 years of experience in the practice of law in a corporate legal department and/or a full-service law firm with a majority of daily practice focused on construction law. Respectfully, attorneys who have not focused a majority of their practice in the construction area should not apply to this role.Licensing, certification, registrations:Requires a bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university and a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law schoolBar Admission in Massachusetts or New York, or willingness to secure same immediatelyWillingness to travel when necessary (not more than 20%)Necessary Attributes:Collegial and collaborative team player with strong work ethic and commitment to successAbility to deliver exceptional work-product in a fast-paced and dynamic legal and operational environmentIndependent, reliable, motivated and well organizedPositive, proactive and professionalBeliever in our core values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, Caring

Created: 2025-03-03