Assistant General Counsel

Location: New York

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** KPF**’s legal team is seeking a Senior Attorney with 10+ years of experience in design and construction law to support our international architecture firm. The applicant must be a motivated, collaborative, detailed, self-starter who would like to become an integral part of our legal team.
** Primary Responsibilities**:
* Support the General Counsel in directing and managing the Company’s legal affairs
* Safeguard the Company’s legal interests through analysis of legal issues and mitigation of risk
* Draft, review and negotiate a wide array of contracts for projects in the US and internationally, including architectural service agreements, consultancy and sub consultancy agreements, joint venture and teaming agreements, non-disclosure, indemnity and vendor agreements. Work with external counsel when required.
* Work closely with project managers on contracts and risk management issues
* Supervise and train junior counsel and other legal team members
* Manage and assist outside counsel with litigation and arbitration proceedings
* Support leadership in strategic endeavors
* Assist the Human Resources Department with employee complaints, employment agreements, immigration issues and independent contractor agreements.
* Review of RFP’s and proposals associated with new business pursuits
* Work with our CFO to manage insurance needs while maintaining compliance requirements and internal protocols
* Provide training to the Company’s employees on relevant legal topics
* Support IT and technology teams on Artificial Intelligence contracts
* Stay current with legislative changes that affect the Company
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* Qualifications:

*** Juris Doctorate degree with a license to practice law and in good standing
* 10+ years experience in the design and construction industry either in-house or with a law firm
* Background in international design and construction law preferred, but not mandatory
* Broad experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated design and construction related agreements
* Deep understanding of professional liability insurance
* Ability to handle a high volume of projects with minimal supervision
* Exceptional ability to build trusted relationships with both internal business teams and external partner counsel
* Superior judgment in risk assessment and mitigation, with the confidence to say both "yes, here's how" and "no, here's why" when the situation demands
* Strong analytic, communication and presentation skills
* Concise writing skills
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office###
** Pay Range:**$ - $ Annual

KPF’s mission is to elevate cities through impactful design, collaborating closely with the world’s most forward-thinking clients to create high performing, carefully crafted buildings that are unique to their physical, social, and environmental contexts.
* ** Career Growth:
** Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.
* ** Company Culture:
** Collaborative, high-performance environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.
* ** Benefits:
** Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with company matching contributions, paid time off and other perks.
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* To Apply:

** Applications submitted without a resume via the KPF Career Site will not be considered.

** KPF is an equal opportunity employer.
** KPF is seeking talented individuals who share our mission to elevate cities through impactful design. Our teams range from three to fifty people. No matter the size, we emphasize collaboration, because we believe every voice has value.### Get In Touch
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