Legal Counsel, Employment Law

Date:
Sep 10, 2026

Location:

Mt. Laurel, NJ, US

Operating Sector:
Legal & Commercial

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects - from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value - it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won't just build your career - you'll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus - today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation - we call it Aecon Proud
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At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, and partnerships with Veteran groups, to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement - values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you're inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

The Legal Counsel, Employment Law will provide practical, business-oriented employment law advice to Aecon leaders, Human Resources, and operational teams across the United States, with a primary base in New Jersey. The role will support a complex, project-based and geographically dispersed workforce and advise on employment compliance, workplace investigations, employee relations, litigation and agency proceedings, policy development, and employment-related agreements.

The successful candidate will balance legal risk with operational objectives, translate complex requirements into clear recommendations, and help develop proactive and consistent employment practices across multiple jurisdictions. Experience supporting construction, infrastructure, project-based, or similarly operational work forces is a strong asset.

What You'll Do Here:

Employment Law Advice and Compliance

• Provide timely, practical advice on federal and multi-state employment law requirements.
• Advise on terminations, performance management, leaves of absence, accommodations, wage and hour matters, restrictive covenants, workplace conduct, and other employee lifecycle issues.
• Monitor legal developments and recommend proactive updates to policies, practices, templates, and compliance programs.
• Draft, review, and update personnel policies, employment-related agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, separation documents, and other templates.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to support consistent, legally compliant employment practices across jurisdictions.

Workplace Investigations and Employee Relations

• Advise on and support investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistle blower allegations, workplace conduct, and other employment claims.
• Guide HR and operational leaders on investigation strategy,…