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
Location: Hybrid (3–4 days per week), preferably based in a major hub city where TYLin has strong operations or legal team presence (e.g., Chicago, Toronto, New York, San Francisco, Vancouver — other cities will be considered).
TYLin is seeking an experienced and business-minded AVP, Chief Alternative Delivery Counsel to serve as the firm’s senior legal authority on Alternative Delivery Methods across North America. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the Region Chief Counsel – North America. You will be responsible for providing strategic legal guidance and hands-on support in all aspects of complex project delivery—particularly Public-Private Partnerships (P3), Design-Build (DB), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), and other integrated project delivery models.
This role plays a vital part in driving risk-aware growth, optimizing contract strategies, and ensuring legal excellence across TYLin’s expanding portfolio of complex infrastructure projects delivered through non-traditional contracting methods.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
- Lead legal strategy and negotiations for high-stakes alternative delivery projects, including DB, PDB, DBFOM, PPP, IPD, and collaborative contracting models.
- Partner with executive leadership, pursuit teams, and joint venture partners to assess risk and structure agreements that align with TYLin’s commercial objectives and risk tolerance.
- Provide legal guidance during all phases of the pursuit lifecycle—from bid/no-bid decisions to teaming agreements, proposals, interviews, and contract finalization.
- Support claims mitigation and resolution strategies, working collaboratively with project teams and external counsel as needed.
- Build, lead, and mentor a dedicated legal team specializing in alternative delivery over time.
- Develop and maintain contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and best-practice guidance documents to streamline project delivery across business lines.
- Monitor emerging legal, regulatory, and industry trends relevant to collaborative and alternative project delivery models; update stakeholders and influence strategy accordingly.
- Represent the legal function in client-facing settings, strategic partnerships, and industry events, strengthening TYLin’s leadership profile in the alternative delivery space.
- Collaborate with global legal, risk, and compliance teams to ensure consistency in contracting practices and enterprise-wide risk governance.
Opportunities for Growth
For the right candidate, this position offers:
- Broader leadership in the legal function, supporting corporate initiatives related to project delivery, joint ventures, and enterprise risk management.
- Strategic involvement in global insurance programs, risk policies, and large-scale contract negotiations outside of North America.
- The opportunity to build TYLin’s legal capabilities around emerging delivery models such as Progressive DB, Alliance Contracting, and CM/GC.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB); active bar membership in a U.S. State or Canadian Province.
- Minimum of 10 years’ legal experience with a strong focus on major infrastructure or capital project delivery, including at least 5 years supporting alternative delivery methods.
- Demonstrated expertise in negotiating, drafting, and advising on complex project agreements such as P3s, DBs, DBFOMs, joint ventures, and concession arrangements.
- In-depth understanding of risk allocation, bonding/insurance structures, performance security, and subcontractor relationships under various delivery models.
- Business-oriented legal mindset with the ability to balance commercial opportunity and contractual risk.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence and support senior executives, technical leaders, and external partners.
- Experience coordinating or managing outside counsel.
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, matrixed, and collaborative global environment.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as required.
Additional Information
TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $200,000 - $290,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.
TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may 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.
Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.
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.
