Related Companies is seeking an Associate General Counsel to support all design and construction-related legal matters across its portfolio. This role will partner closely with construction, project management, and procurement teams on large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in construction law, contract negotiation, and risk management within complex construction environments.
Key Responsibilities
• Serve as the primary legal advisor on construction matters across active projects
• Draft, review, and negotiate construction agreements, including general contractor agreements, subcontracts, consultant agreements, and related project documents
• Advise on risk allocation, insurance, bonding, indemnification, and other key commercial terms
• Support project teams on contract administration, including change orders, delay claims, disputes, and enforcement of contractual rights
• Provide guidance on construction disputes, including strategy, claims management, and coordination with external counsel
• Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks throughout the construction lifecycle
• Develop and maintain standard construction contract templates and playbooks
• Provide practical, business-oriented advice to support efficient project execution
• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar (New York preferred)
• Approximately 7–10 years of legal experience focused on construction law
• Experience at a top law firm and/or in-house with a large general contractor or construction firm
• Deep experience drafting and negotiating construction and design agreements
• Strong understanding of construction contracting structures, risk allocation, and claims management
• Excellent judgment, communication skills, and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Experience
• Experience supporting large-scale construction projects
• Familiarity with New York construction law, including lien law
• Exposure to both transactional construction work and dispute resolution
Compensation
The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible to receive discretionary bonus incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.
Anticipated base salary range: $, - $,+
Actual base salary within the anticipated range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and market factors.
Formed in , Related is one of the most prominent privately-owned real estate firms in the United States. Headquartered in New York City, the company has offices and major developments across the world. Related owns and manages a premier portfolio of assets valued at over $ billion, including the 28-acre Hudson Yards neighborhood on Manhattan’s West Side.
Related believes in investing in its talent and cultivates a positive, team-oriented environment where every voice is valued. Employees are encouraged to boldly take on new challenges, transcend the status quo, and demonstrate strong entrepreneurial spirit. In its relentless commitment to excellence, Related works to foster an innovative approach in its team members so that they can positively impact the communities in which they conduct business. Learn more about Related at .
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Associate General Counsel, Design and Construction • New York, New York, US
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