We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join us!
Working with a niche team of busy attorneys, you will work closely with the North American Commercial and Legal team to provide valuable operational and administrative support. In this role, you will have the opportunity utilize and grow your legal knowledge, while learning how to apply it to various intersections within the business. You will work collaboratively with the Commercial and Legal team, as well as other teams within the practice such as marketing, human resources, and finance from time to time. A proactive approach, keen organizational skills, an eye for detail and a deep-rooted interest in corporate procedure as well as risk assessment and mitigation within a business setting will make you a well-qualified candidate for this wide-ranging and engaging position.
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 off all-around support for the North American Commercial & Legal Team. This includes, but may not be limited to, the following duties:
- 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.
- 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.
- Provide invaluable filing and maintenance of corporate records, project-related files within company systems.
- 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 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.
- Collaborating with a variety of teams to coordinate operations.
- 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.
Your skills and experience
- 4+ years of paralegal work in a similar setting.
- Work with professional design firms a plus.
- Knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory compliance for design professionals also a plus.
- Excellent organization skills, a keen attention to detail and ability to prioritize to accommodate strict deadlines.
- Ability to remain flexible and offer sound judgement based on your analytical and interpretive skills.
What we offer:
- Salary range of $73,000 to $110,000 This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience
- Generous benefits package
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays
- 401k with company match
- Hybrid working & summer hours
- Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
- Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives
- Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities
- Be a part of supporting our diverse company culture through open engagement with our Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Buro Happold Women's Network, and/or our Black at Buro Happold Employee Resource Groups
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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