Sr Legal Counsel (Operations)

Job Description

AECOM has an immediate opportunity available for a Senior Legal Counsel for employment in Panama City, Panama or Colombia

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our Latin America legal team. The selected individual will be responsible for providing strategic advice and comprehensive legal support to engineering, construction, and infrastructure projects across the region, ensuring legal and contractual compliance in accordance with international standards and corporate policies.

This role requires a combination of strong legal judgment, commercial acumen, leadership, and the ability to manage multiple disciplines and jurisdictions in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Advise on the structuring, negotiation, and execution of engineering, construction, and consulting contracts in various LATAM countries.
• Identify and mitigate legal and contractual risks throughout the different project phases.
• Coordinate and oversee legal matters in collaboration with technical, financial, and project management teams.
• Manage external legal advisors and represent the company’s interests before clients, partners, and local authorities.
• Ensure alignment with global policies and ethical and compliance standards.
• Draft and review contractual documentation in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
• Actively participate in internal decision-making and legal approval processes.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Law degree with a valid license to practice in the country of residence, with +6 YORE or demonstrated equivalence of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate, commercial, and/or contract law within the construction, engineering, or infrastructure sectors.
• Languages: Spanish, English, and Portuguese (fluency in all three, spoken and written).
• International Experience: Preferably with companies headquartered or based in the United States, familiar with U.S. corporate culture and compliance standards.
• Skills: Strong leadership and decision-making abilities, Clear, effective, and strategic communication with multicultural teams, High capacity to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities, Excellent negotiation and legal drafting skills, Proficiency in corporate IT and collaboration tools.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.