Assistant General Counsel

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 subconsultancy 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

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

Why KPF?

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.

To Apply:

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

KPF is an equal opportunity employer.