Associate Attorney

Description

• Drafting and reviewing legal documents as it pertains to Buro Happold’s internal policies and procedures, corporate housekeeping and other, related compliance matters. This may include periodic updates to Buro Happold’s standard templates, such as proposal documents and the like.
• Providing ancillary assistance to other members of the legal team regarding claims and disputes, including interfacing with relevant insurer parties and external counsel.
• Advise relevant parties on key contractual terms in design and consultancy agreements on a project-by-project basis; to ensure successful compliance with terms by relevant project teams.
• Work with other business services teams, such as finance and human resources, to review documents, vendor and agency agreements, as may be required from time to time.
• Review, draft, negotiate and finalize a wide range of contracts, including, but not limited to, design and construction agreements, sub-consultancy agreements, non-disclosure agreements, novation agreements, letters of reliance and intent, framework agreements, joint venture agreements, and teaming agreements, as appropriate.
• Assist with developing and implementing systems and procedures to enhance efficiency of the Commercial and Legal Team and the company. An interest in AI and automation is welcome and encouraged!
• Exercise sound, pragmatic judgment in providing legal advice to the business.
• Conduct research on legal and compliance questions which may arise in the day-to-day.

Requirements

• 3 years of relevant experience in construction law, preferably working with design professionals.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and liaise with other business service teams when necessary to ensure the overall aim of the Buro Happold strategy can be always met and, taking an inclusive, joined-up approach to tackling issues.
• Experience with general corporate governance, ability to perform routine corporate housekeeping, including, but not limited to, drafting corporate resolutions, operating agreements, bylaws, and the like.
• Understanding and ability to review, negotiate and ultimately finalize a wide range of contracts applicable to the design and construction industry.
• Knowledge of state and municipal business licensing, including, but not limited to, general business and tax licensures and those certain state and municipal requirements specific to engineering firms across the US.
• Admission to a state Bar - NY or CA preferred but not required.
• Ability to be agile under pressure and multi-task based on the current needs of the business. A true team player and ability to prioritize is critical!
• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school.
• Familiarize yourself with Buro Happold’s corporate governance rules and related policies and procedures, to be equipped to advise the business on legal and strategy matters that align with its overall strategy and principles.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Generous PTO (4 weeks) + 10 paid holidays.
• Access to a global network of experts.
• Hybrid working and summer hours.
• Professional license reimbursement.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Salary range of $95,000 to $130,000. This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience.
• 401k with company match.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance