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Buro Happold

Paralegal

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Buro Happold
Innovative engineering consultancy providing creative solutions across various sectors globally.
Provide operational and administrative support to the North American Commercial and Legal team within a niche design firm.
21d ago
$73,000 - $110,000
Experienced (8-12 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Durham, NC
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Structural Engineering
MEP Engineering
Fire Engineering
Acoustics Consulting
Sustainability Consulting
Project Management
Strategic/Management Consulting
Environmental Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Air and Rail
Commercial
Cultural
Education
Government (US)
Healthcare
Major Infrastructure
Science and technology
Role
What you would be doing
document management
claim assistance
agreement drafting
  • Supporting timely project management and streamlining resourcing by ensuring that documents are completed and provided or filed on time, providing reminders and/or follow-up as needed.
  • Liaising with external consultants for the proper and timely filing of various state registrations for each operational entity within the United States and Ontario.
  • Provide invaluable filing and maintenance of corporate records, project-related files within company systems.
  • Liaising with various project teams and disciplines to arrange for the execution of construction and consulting-based agreements.
  • Carrying out ad-hoc research tasks, as directed by the Commercial & Legal Team.
  • Interpreting legal documents and providing a synopsis to the team.
  • Collaborating with a variety of teams to coordinate operations.
  • Provide ancillary claim/litigation assistance such as: (i) gathering project-related documents to provide to insurance adjustors and external counsel, as necessary; and (ii) keeping track of our internal pre-claim and claim tracking list.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and providing general assistance with negotiating simple agreements such as, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, standard form consultant agreements, as well as providing assistance with drafting standard form subconsultant agreements for projects.
What you bring
organization
detail
prioritize
paralegal experience
judgement
analytical
  • Excellent organization skills, a keen attention to detail and ability to prioritize to accommodate strict deadlines.
  • 4+ years of paralegal work in a similar setting.
  • Ability to remain flexible and offer sound judgement based on your analytical and interpretive skills.
  • Knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory compliance for design professionals also a plus.
Benefits
  • Generous benefits package
  • Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
  • Hybrid working & summer hours
  • Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays
  • Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives
  • 401k with company match
  • Work with professional design firms a plus.
  • Salary range of $73,000 to $110,000 This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
  • yes, background checks will be conducted for the selected candidate.
Company
Overview
Since 1976
Year Established
The company was founded in 1976, marking its entrance into the engineering consultancy industry.
20+ Countries
Global Presence
The company operates internationally, delivering innovative solutions across over 20 countries globally.
  • excels in providing creative and sustainable solutions for complex projects.
  • serves a diverse range of sectors.
  • projects include large-scale infrastructure, high-end residential, and innovative commercial buildings.
  • recognized for its expertise in structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering.
  • portfolio includes iconic projects such as the Sydney Opera House renewal and London's Crossrail.
  • innovative, sustainable design is central to the company’s approach, incorporating cutting-edge technologies.
  • delivers solutions that enhance the built environment.
Culture + Values
  • We work with integrity, honesty and transparency.
  • We are a collaborative, people-focused business.
  • We embrace diversity of thought and background.
  • We are passionate about our work and delivering value for clients.
  • We encourage continuous learning and development.
  • We are committed to innovation and excellence.
  • We take responsibility for our actions and outcomes.
Environment + Sustainability
2030 Goal
Net Zero Carbon Target
The company is committed to achieving net zero carbon by the year 2030, showcasing a strong dedication to environmental sustainability,
  • helps clients achieve carbon neutrality through energy-efficient solutions
  • offers a range of services to reduce environmental impact, including sustainability consultancy and building performance analysis
  • actively reduces their own carbon footprint through operations and supply chain management
  • integrates sustainability into all project stages to ensure long-term environmental benefits
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Our commitment to gender parity is evident in our efforts to achieve equal representation at all levels of the organization.
  • We consistently track and report on gender diversity and other key inclusion metrics to ensure progress and accountability.
  • To address gender diversity in senior roles, we provide leadership development programs designed to support diversity in upper management.
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