Risk & Legal Analyst

CannonDesign•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$88,600 - $110,700

About The Position

The Risk & Legal Analyst supports project and firm-wide leadership and commercial teams in managing contractual, legal, and business matters throughout large, complex projects, and may occasionally lead internal projects. The initial assignment is at a healthcare facility of more than 2 million square feet on Mayo Clinic’s campus. 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. Travel to Rochester is required at least once per month. The analyst facilitates reviews of critical commercial and contract issues with internal risk management and legal teams; coordinates with accounting and finance regarding commercial matters, invoicing, and documentation; and assists project leadership in managing the client relationship. The role also compiles project history and documentation, reviews and summarizes materials from clients, construction managers, and third parties, and participates in or leads meetings with client representatives. The analyst liaises with the client’s legal group and internal stakeholders on commercial and contractual matters. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction, or a related field and at least eight years of related experience. Significant experience with contracts, commercial issue management, project management, and documentation practices is required. Experience in architecture, engineering, or construction management environments is strongly preferred. A Juris Doctor is preferred. The listed annual salary range is $88,600 to $110,700; employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. The position includes a full benefits package, paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options, a 401(k) plan, and employee perk programs. Professional business attire is required for client meetings.

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.
Travel to Rochester at least once per month.
Professional business attire is required for client meetings.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor.
Experience in architecture, engineering, or construction management environments.

Responsibilities

Facilitate reviews with internal risk management and legal teams 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 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.