Risk & Legal Analyst
About The Position
The Risk & Legal Analyst supports project and firm-wide leadership and commercial teams in managing contractual, legal, and business matters across large, complex projects, and may occasionally lead internal projects. The role works closely with project leadership, risk management, internal legal counsel, consultants, clients, and third parties to support contract compliance, resolve commercial issues, and organize critical project documentation. The initial assignment is at a healthcare facility exceeding 2.0 million square feet on Mayo Clinic’s campus. The position requires travel to Rochester at least once per month, based on business and project needs. Professional business attire is required for client meetings. CannonDesign describes itself as a design practice bringing together strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact. Its approach is Living-Centered Design, intended to create lasting positive impact. The firm emphasizes client service, equal opportunity, equity, diversity, inclusion, communication, and transparency. Employees must complete required training, including compliance training, and adhere to internal policies and the Code of Conduct.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
- Significant experience with contracts, commercial issue management, project management, and documentation practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Professional business attire for client meetings.
Nice To Haves
- Juris Doctor.
- Experience in architecture, engineering, or construction management environments.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate reviews with CannonDesign’s internal risk management and legal team on critical commercial and contract issues.
- Liaise with internal accounting and finance teams regarding commercial issues, invoicing, and related documentation.
- Assist project leadership in managing the commercial relationship with the client.
- Compile historical data and project documentation based on information exchanged by the parties throughout the project.
- Receive, review, and summarize documents from the client, construction manager, and third parties for risk, legal, and commercial leadership.
- Participate in and occasionally lead meetings with client staff and representatives.
- Occasionally lead internal projects.
- Liaise with the client’s legal group and internal stakeholders on commercial and contractual matters.
- Complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to internal policies and the Code of Conduct.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances.
- Paid time off.
- Flex-time schedules.
- Remote work options.
- 401(k) plan.
- Employee perk programs.
- Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
