Attorney / Paralegal – Corporate & Contract Support

AKRF, Inc. • New York, NY

3h • $36 - $41

About The Position

We are a multidisciplinary environmental, planning, and civil engineering consulting firm providing services to public- and private-sector clients. Our work spans environmental permitting, land development, transportation planning, water resources, and infrastructure design. We maintain a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance, risk management, and high-quality client service.

We are seeking a part-time Attorney or experienced Paralegal to support our General Counsel with a broad range of corporate, contractual, and compliance matters. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional familiar with professional services firms, engineering/construction contracting, or corporate legal operations.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and admission to at least one U.S. state bar (active or inactive acceptable depending on duties).
• 1–5+ years of experience in contracts, corporate, or construction/professional services law preferred.
• Paralegal certificate or relevant experience (3+ years preferred).
• Experience in contract review or corporate governance strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with professional services agreements for engineering, architectural, environmental, or construction firms.
• Strong understanding of insurance terminology (A/E insurance, GL, PL, WC, Auto, umbrella).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document-management systems.

Responsibilities

• Review, redline, and support negotiation of professional services agreements, subconsultant agreements, NDAs, teaming agreements, and amendments.
• Review insurance requirements and certificates; ensure compliance with contractual risk-transfer provisions (e.g., indemnity, limitation of liability, additional insured endorsements).
• Assist with corporate governance activities, including maintaining corporate records, business registrations, and entity filings.
• Support risk management and compliance processes, including monitoring regulatory obligations, maintaining internal policies, and tracking contractual commitments.
• Conduct legal research on issues related to contracts, procurement, insurance, and relevant environmental and engineering regulations.
• Organize, track, and maintain contract templates, executed agreements, and legal files.
• Provide general assistance to the General Counsel on ad hoc legal matters.

Benefits

• Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games.
• We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where employees are respected and valued in honor of their identities; we strive to deliver on this promise every day.
• Our cookie exchanges and ice cream socials are quite the treat.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees