Buro Happold's Commercial and Legal team has an exciting opportunity for an Attorney to join our niche, yet growing, legal team in North America! If you're seeking a role that offers a better work-life balance, flexible hybrid and/or remote working arrangements that’s unmatched in the current US market, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Who we are
Buro Happold is a global engineering and advisory firm committed to creating sustainable, resilient, and equitable environments. Our interdisciplinary teams work at the intersection of design, strategy, and technical excellence to solve complex challenges and deliver meaningful change.
Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.
From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.
Your next role
In this role, you will be providing pragmatic, commercially sound legal and business advice to the business; as well as an opportunity to develop relationships with a variety of internal stakeholders and external collaborators. Importantly, you will have the ability to apply your legal acumen to address a wide range of issues relating to all intersections of the business.
Key Responsibilities
As an Attorney at Buro Happold, you will:
- Conduct research on legal and compliance questions which may arise in the day-to-day.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- Providing ancillary assistance to other members of the legal team regarding claims and disputes, including interfacing with relevant insurer parties and external counsel.
Your skills and experience
- Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school.
- Admission to a state Bar - NY or CA preferred but not required.
- 3 years of relevant experience in construction law, preferably working with design professionals.
- 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.
- 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.
- Understanding and ability to review, negotiate and ultimately finalize a wide range of contracts applicable to the design and construction industry.
- Exercise sound, pragmatic judgment in providing legal advice to the business.
- 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!
- 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.
What we offer
- Salary range of $95,000 to $130,000. This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Annual discretionary bonus.
- Generous PTO (4 weeks) + 10 paid holidays.
- 401k with company match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Hybrid working and summer hours.
- Professional license reimbursement.
- Access to a global network of experts.
- Learning and development opportunities.
Ready for something a little less ordinary?
Apply now to start your career journey with us.
A place for everyone
Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.
Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.
We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.
Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.
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