Associate General Counsel

LaBella Associates•Richmond, VA

22h•$130,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced attorney to support our multidisciplinary engineering and architecture firm. The individual in this position will work closely with our General Counsel in supporting the legal needs of a growing multi-disciplinary and multi-jurisdictional design professional firm. This role offers broad exposure to corporate, governance, compliance and operational legal matters. This position is a newly created role within a small, collaborative legal team that includes the General Counsel and 2 paralegals. As the firm continues to grow, this role will play an important part in expanding the legal team's capacity and supporting firm-wide initiatives across multiple jurisdictions. This is a hybrid position, with a strong preference for the role to be based in Rochester, NY, at our headquarters. Candidates located in Buffalo, NY, Albany, NY, Charlotte, NC or Richmond, VA will also be considered.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the General Counsel
Practical, business-oriented approach to legal advice
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience with multi-state or multi-entity organizations
7+ years of relevant corporate legal experience (law firm or in-house)

Nice To Haves

Experience with an engineering, architecture or construction-related firm is preferred

Responsibilities

Corporate governance, entity management and board-related matters
Statutory and regulatory compliance
Project contracts and office lease review
Employment law and HR support
Litigation oversight and project dispute resolution support
Collections support
Intellectual property and data management
Assist the General Counsel with special projects and firm-wide legal initiatives