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Current Opportunities
The following are a selection of our current opportunities. For more information and a complete list of searches we are conducting, please contact us to speak directly with a recruiter.
TOP CONSTRUCTION FIRM SEEKS AGC FOR NY REGION
New York, NY
A national construction company with more than $5B in annual revenue is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for its NY region. Candidates MUST have 5-10+ years of extensive experience in vertical construction projects, construction law, and transactional matters from a corporate/in-house legal department and/or reputable law firm. Significant experience in contract negotiation and transactional construction law is essential. Experience supporting general contractors or working in-house in the construction industry is highly preferred. Those with primarily or solely litigation experience will not be considered. Based in New York, and reporting to the New York regional general counsel (along with one other attorney), you will serve as a trusted legal advisor to the company’s operations around the country, working closely with the regional general counsel, project executives, field teams, and executive leadership on a complex portfolio of vertical construction projects. The role requires a proactive legal partner who can balance legal risk with business objectives, manage contracts and claims, and help drive successful project outcomes.
Responsibilities include:
- Serve as legal counsel for active vertical construction projects, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating construction management agreements, subcontracts, and other transactional documents.
- Advise internal clients on all legal aspects of construction project execution, including risk mitigation, claims strategy, dispute resolution, and contract interpretation.
- Act as a strategic partner to project teams and regional leadership, helping to ensure compliance with contract terms and applicable laws while supporting project delivery.
- Monitor changes in construction and commercial law, and provide practical, business-focused guidance on how changes may affect operations.
- Draft and negotiate legal correspondence and documents related to contract administration, including notices of default, change orders, delay claims, and lien waivers.
- Oversee and manage outside counsel on claims, litigation and arbitration matters, including budget, strategy, and outcomes.
- Conduct in-house training sessions on key legal topics, including risk management, contract compliance, and claims prevention.
- Regularly visit project sites to build relationships, support legal strategy, and maintain a close understanding of ongoing operations.
- Support broader legal needs of the company in New York and other regions as needed.
- 25% travel will be required.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a busy, dynamic and growing company and report to a fantastic regional GC who will become a mentor. This is a high growth potential opportunity! The compensation range for this opportunity is a base salary of $200,000-$250,000. There is also an annual, discretionary, performance-based cash bonus as well as a generous and comprehensive benefits package. Individual pay decisions will vary based upon the experience and qualifications of the applicant. This position requires at least 3-4 days in the midtown NYC office and will involve some domestic travel (approximately 25% of the time). If you are interested, please reach out to Stephanie Forrest, sforrest@glslsg.com.
NEW EXCLUSIVE GENERAL COUNSEL SEARCH
New York, NY
Our client, the largest Jewish donor advised Fund with more than $3 billion in assets and over 5,000 fund holders, is seeking its first General Counsel. This is a career opportunity to be part of a small, collaborative team directing over $1 billion a year to thousands of charities around the world.
GLS Exclusive: Prestigious NJ Trial Boutique Seeks Litigation Associate
Northern New Jersey
We are working on an exclusive search for our client, an elite litigation boutique in Northern NJ. The firm is eager to hire a highly-motivated, entrepreneurial superstar litigation associate to join its exploding criminal and civil practice. The firm routinely represents major corporations and prominent individuals in top-of-the-news cases. It is proud to take multiple cases to trial each year and can offer talented associates the opportunity to be involved in cases from inception to completion and gain real responsibility from day one. Our search firm is proud that two of our BigLaw candidates were promoted to partnership and the firm is committed to continue to promote from within. This is an outstanding opportunity for litigators who want to get serious trial experience and continue to grow in a truly dynamic practice. For litigators eager to serve as an AUSA, the firm is incredibly well-connected with the DOJ, particularly in NJ and the SDNY, and can help pave the way for that opportunity. Candidates must have a Federal Clerkship, 2+ years of substantive, sophisticated litigation experience at a top firm, and an excellent academic record. NJ bar membership required (NY bar members may waive in). Compensation is highly competitive for both base and bonus. If interested, please contact Stephanie Forrest at sforrest@glslsg.com.
Top Tier Law Firms – Join the Restructuring Boom
New York, NY
Prominent law firms with destination debtor and creditor practices are eager to add associates with at least 2 years of transactional or litigation experience in insolvency or restructuring. This is the moment for ambitious, well-credentialed and motivated associates to move to some of the busiest and most sought-after insolvency practices. Secure your future in this wave. If interested, please contact Stephanie Forrest at sforrest@glslsg.com.
Major Financial Institution
New York, NY
Chief Compliance and Senior Compliance Officer positions are available. If interested, please contact Stephanie Forrest at sforrest@glslsg.com.
