🚀 Legal Counsel, Construction & Infrastructure

The Legal Counsel, Construction & Infrastructure at Signature Aviation will serve as a key legal advisor for large-scale capital projects across our global network. This includes greenfield developments, new construction, major facility renovations, and infrastructure expansions. This individual will play a critical role in mitigating risk, ensuring legal compliance, managing external counsel, and supporting project execution from planning through post-construction.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required.

• Minimum of 4-7 years of legal experience with a strong background in construction law, infrastructure projects, and real estate development.

• Prior experience in aviation, transportation, commercial real estate, or similar highly regulated industries is strongly preferred, but not required.

Additional knowledge and skills:

• Deep understanding of construction-related legal concepts (e.g., AIA, FIDIC, lien law, indemnification, delay damages, etc.)
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high-value projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and business acumen.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and strategic thinking.
• This role may require periodic domestic and international travel to job sites, external meetings, or industry conferences (approximately 10–20%).

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on the full lifecycle of construction and infrastructure projects, including site acquisition, zoning and permitting, contract negotiation, and project closeout.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including design-build, construction management, professional services, vendor/supplier contracts, and related consulting agreements.

• Identify and address potential legal risks in design, construction, financing, and operational phases. Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations.

• Partner cross-functionally with Real Estate, Construction, Operations, Finance, and Environmental teams to align legal support with business objectives.

• Oversee and manage outside counsel engaged for complex construction litigation, permitting, or regulatory matters, ensuring alignment with budget and business goals.

• Advise on and support the resolution of disputes related to construction delays, defects, change orders, or payment issues, including managing mediation, arbitration, or litigation as needed.

• Stay current on construction law developments, industry best practices, and environmental regulations impacting infrastructure projects. Help implement internal policies and procedures accordingly.

• Support legal due diligence for potential acquisitions or site development opportunities involving construction considerations.