Associate General Counsel
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
Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Health/Dental Insurance
- 401k Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off
- Leadership Development Program
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral Bonus Program
- Wellness Program
- Team Building Events
- Community Service Events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
