Legal Associate
About The Position
Syska Hennessy Group provides specialized consulting, engineering, and commissioning services for clients worldwide. Our staff provides consulting services throughout the project lifecycle, helping to plan, design, build and operate technically superior facilities. Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your career to the next level. From our Inclusive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to hybrid work schedules and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career. The Legal Associate assists the General Counsel on a wide range of legal matters. They will have a primary focus on timely reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts including professional services, non-disclosure and vendor agreements and providing related advice to internal clients. The Legal Associate will also assist in developing and implementing legal strategies aligned with the company’s business objectives as well as monitor changes in laws and regulations to address potential legal risks. We currently have an exceptional opportunity for a Legal Associate to join our New York office reporting directly to our General Counsel to aid with managing a comprehensive legal workload including assistance with the following: Draft, review and negotiate contracts, including prime agreements, Prime Consultant agreements, NDAs and other related agreements and legal documents. Prepare reports, meeting minutes and correspondence. Assist with the creation, organization, and maintenance of corporate records, including resolutions. Support General Counsel by providing other support services, as requested; risk management; international agreements; insurance issues; social media and other issues, as the arise. Work with Vice Presidents and employees, at all levels, to filter legal issues. Manage the firm’s Risk Management Process, including internally and with carriers and brokers. Summarize legal documents. Perform legal research. Identify and deliver legal support services that promote business development through practical solutions. Provide other support services as requested by General Counsel and other duties as assigned by Management. Manage pre-claims litigation, including the management of relationships with outside counsel. Create/review and implementation of corporate policies and procedures; licensing; employment matters; record retention policies and general compliance matters Assist with managing pre-claims litigation, including responding to subpoenas Assist with drafting and conducting basic review of contracts, including Consultant agreements, AIA agreements, Prime Consultant agreements, NDAs and other related agreements and legal documents Check legal forms for accuracy and perform legal research Prepare reports, meeting minutes and correspondence Assist with the creation, organization and maintenance of corporate records, including resolutions Support General Counsel by providing other tasks, as requested, such as compliance; international agreements; insurance issues; and social media Assist with the firm’s Risk Management Process, including internally and with insurance carriers and brokers
Requirements
- Licensed to practice in New York state required
- Prior experience in a business-oriented law firm, in-house legal department, or construction/engineering or architectural industry is required
- Excellent and thorough investigation skills are important to you
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to follow directions and ask clarifying questions but also work independently, without significant direct supervision and handle multiple priorities
Nice To Haves
- Litigation and contract review/negotiation experience a plus
- Knowledge of risk management; international agreements; insurance issues; and marketing/social media a plus
Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts, including prime agreements, Prime Consultant agreements, NDAs and other related agreements and legal documents.
- Prepare reports, meeting minutes and correspondence.
- Assist with the creation, organization, and maintenance of corporate records, including resolutions.
- Support General Counsel by providing other support services, as requested; risk management; international agreements; insurance issues; social media and other issues, as the arise.
- Work with Vice Presidents and employees, at all levels, to filter legal issues.
- Manage the firm’s Risk Management Process, including internally and with carriers and brokers.
- Summarize legal documents.
- Perform legal research.
- Identify and deliver legal support services that promote business development through practical solutions.
- Provide other support services as requested by General Counsel and other duties as assigned by Management.
- Manage pre-claims litigation, including the management of relationships with outside counsel.
- Create/review and implementation of corporate policies and procedures; licensing; employment matters; record retention policies and general compliance matters
- Assist with managing pre-claims litigation, including responding to subpoenas
- Assist with drafting and conducting basic review of contracts, including Consultant agreements, AIA agreements, Prime Consultant agreements, NDAs and other related agreements and legal documents
- Check legal forms for accuracy and perform legal research
- Assist with the creation, organization and maintenance of corporate records, including resolutions
- Support General Counsel by providing other tasks, as requested, such as compliance; international agreements; insurance issues; and social media
- Assist with the firm’s Risk Management Process, including internally and with insurance carriers and brokers
Benefits
- Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
- 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
- Training and professional development courses
- Professional development incentive bonuses
- Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
- Transit/parking employer stipend
- ½ day work from home Fridays all year long
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
