Vice President, Regional Counsel - North America

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Vice President, Regional Counsel – North America provides strategic legal oversight for our North American operations. This role is pivotal in driving business growth by managing contracting activities, supporting proposals and RFPs, handling claims and litigation, and ensuring compliance. You will lead negotiations for complex infrastructure project contracts and develop a high-performing legal team.
This position will be Hybrid or Remote in nature, preferably based in Virginia. Other major hub cities for our business and/or where other members of the global legal team are located will be considered (in order of preference; Chicago, Toronto, San Francisco, Vancouver, New York).

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate and document complex infrastructure project contracts, including teaming agreements, joint ventures, and alternative delivery models (e.g., design-build, PPPs).

• Lead, build, and mentor the North America legal team, setting objectives and providing training to ensure high performance. This includes leveraging technology and our global resources to increase capacity and enhance contract review.

• Leadership and participation in North America risk committees.

• Advise executives and internal stakeholders on legal risks and regulatory issues, applying effective risk management strategies.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

• Manage in-region legal matters and coordinate with outside counsel as needed.

• Provide strategic, proactive solutions to commercial challenges and opportunities that align with business objectives.

• Thought leadership on industry-specific legal developments and trends that impact our business.

• Perform additional legal functions as required.

Role Expansion

• For the right candidate now or in the future, opportunities to engage more deeply in the following areas:

• Operational governance such as delegations of authority.

• Global risk committee management and leadership, including of policies and procedures.

• Global insurance program management in collaboration with other members of global legal and cross-functional teams.

• Global contracting, in collaboration with members of the legal team of our parent company organization, Sidara Collaborative.

Qualifications

• Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) professional certification preferred but not required

• Law degree; active member of a U.S. State or Canadian Provincial bar. Engineering or management credentials are a plus.

• 15+ years in a commercial or project counsel role (in-house and/or private practice).

• Proven leadership in negotiating complex North American infrastructure contracts, including alternative delivery models.

• Experience leading, developing, and scaling in-house legal teams, including implementing policies, processes, using technology and developing innovative approaches to business problems.

• Strong presence, integrity, and ability to engage across all levels of the organization.

• Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and strategic thinking skills.

• Good teammate to members of the global legal department and other business colleagues

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build relationships across the enterprise and to gain and maintain credibility with internal and external partners.

• Willingness to travel as needed.

This role is ideal for a dynamic legal leader who thrives in complex, high-stakes negotiations, and team development.

Additional Information

We believe in recognizing the unique value that each individual brings to our team. As such, the job title and ultimate compensation for this role will be thoughtfully aligned with the depth of your experience, the breadth of your skills, and the genuine enthusiasm you bring to the position. We are committed to fostering an environment where your contributions are both acknowledged and rewarded appropriately. Join us in shaping a rewarding future together! 

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TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.