Project Counsel

Job ID: 19469 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives. Compensation $175,000 - $220,000 / per year Position Summary This is an onsite position at our project office in Brooklyn. The Project Counsel (u201cCounselu201d) reports directly to the Associate General Counsel for L.K. Comstock & Company (u201cLKCu201d or u201cCompanyu201d), with a dotted reporting line to the Vice President of Operations for LKC. The Counsel will be dedicated to a newly awarded mega project, working on site at the project office within the five boroughs. The Counsel will work with the project management team and the NY Transit division, and will provide legal direction, guidance and assistance to the project. u2009The Counsel will be expected to become familiar with project contracts and documents, as well as the NY Transit division of RailWorks Corporation.u2009 This individual must have the stature and maturity to represent LKC both internally and externally.u2009 The counsel will be dedicated to a newly awarded five year mega transit project, working on site at the project office within the five boroughs, with the potential for future growth opportunities within the organization. The Counselu2019s overall responsibilities will focus on three areas:u2009 + Contracts: The Counsel will have primary day-to-day responsibility for reviewing, analyzing and executing on commercial commitments from the commencement of the project through completion, providing guidance and support to operations management, defining opportunities for process improvement, and conducting on-going contract training as necessary. The Counsel is expected to gain a deep familiarity with key contract requirements and ensuring compliance, including: (i) notice procedures and deadlines in the agreements; (ii) contractual risk allocation; (iii) invoicing and payment provisions; (iv) contractual remedies and preconditions to obtaining relief; and (v) dispute escalation and resolution sequences and procedures. + Claims Management: The Counsel will be actively involved in change orders, claims, disputes, arbitration and litigation. The Counsel will be responsible for drafting change orders and claims in collaboration with the project team; ensuring timely notice of changes and claims; ensuring that the Company does not waive any rights; drafting key correspondence to subcontractors and suppliers; and managing claims and disputes. + Compliance: Working with other members of management and compliance, will be expected to assist in ensuring that LKC meet or exceed all federal, state, and local laws and regulatory requirements.u2009Will assist LKCu2019s Associate General Counsel in ensuring compliance with Company policies.u2009u2009u2009 The activities of the Counsel are expected to be u201coutcome orientedu201d providing high quality, value-added legal services and advice relating to contracts, contract disputes and litigation, and related compliance matters. Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties Contracts u2009 + Structures, drafts, and negotiates complex construction contracts and subcontracts, procurement and vendor contracts, professional services agreements, memoranda of understanding, and leases, etc.u2009 Claims Management + Manages contract disputes and related contract issues. + Reviews and interprets all contracts related to the project and provides legal advice including administration of commercial and government contracts in accordance with Company policies and legal requirements. + Drafts project correspondence to be sent to the Owner, subcontractors, vendors, and other third parties. + Advises in the identification and preparation of claims in close coordination with project management team and Associate General Counsel. + Coordination with in house counsel, outside counsel and claims consultants, as necessary. Complianceu2009 + Assists the Associate General Counsel in the administration of the compliance requirements for the project.u2009 + Reviews and interprets the requirements of governmental agencies, laws, statutes, rules, regulations, and court decisions.u2009 Required Skills and Qualifications + Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited law schoolu2009 + Admission to the New York Bar as an attorney qualified to practice lawu2009 + Team player with strong communication skills, reporting skills, analytical skills, negotiating skills and organizational capabilities. + A minimum of two years of legal practice with knowledge of the construction industryu2009and extensive experience in construction law, gained either in an in-house position with a contracting business and/or in a law firm practicing construction lawu2009 + Strong planning, organizational and management skills, and the ability to meet deadlines + Strong business acumen and the ability to make practical evaluations of risku2009 + Current knowledge of federal, provincial, and local laws, legal codes, executive orders, and government regulations that pertain to the Companyu2019s areas of businessu2009 + Expertise in drafting a broad spectrum of complex contracts and agreementsu2009 + Strong negotiating and litigation and ADR skillsu2009 + Strong decision-making skills with the ability to successfully carry out decisionsu2009 + Excellentu2009client relations, written and verbal communication, and presentation skillsu2009 + Ability to perform with a high level of discretion, professionalism, and integrityu2009Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.u2009 Physical Requirements and Working Conditions + Works in an office environmentu2009Frequently sits for long periods of timeu2009 + Frequently speaks, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboardu2009 + May require occasional standing, walking, lifting, stooping, or bendingu2009 Footer - EEO This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position.u2009 There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.u2009 RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with Railworks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. RailWorks is North Americau2019s leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years and with 45 offices across the U.S. and Canada. We take on challenging projects every day and our success rely on a collaborative and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance. RailWorks also offers opportunities to grow your career, develop your skills and pursue success. RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individualu2019s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

Created: 2026-03-19