Risk Management Staff Attorney

Colliers Engineering & Design•Rochester, NY

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Risk Management Staff Attorney for its Rochester, New York office. As part of the Risk Management Team, the attorney will support the Risk Management Corporate Counsel team and the Director of Risk Management on legal, regulatory, licensing, corporate governance, acquisition, and contract matters. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and increased responsibility and directly supports the firm’s operations across multiple states and professional disciplines. The attorney will review and negotiate complex Design Build and Progressive Design Build contracts, research laws and regulations governing professional and firm licensure in the United States and internationally, support corporate governance records for affiliated entities, and assist with acquisition due diligence and post-acquisition integration. The role also involves analyzing laws in relation to contracts and company policies, researching political-contribution requirements, reviewing internal documents, and negotiating agreements with operational impact. This position is hybrid, with a requirement to work at least three days per week in the Rochester, NY office. Compensation is $74,700 to $124,000 per year, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Active license in good standing to practice law in at least one state.
2–5 years of experience in private practice, an in-house legal department, or a comparable setting.
Excellent legal research, drafting, writing, and analytical skills.
Strong attention to detail, organization, verbal communication, interpersonal effectiveness, and project-management skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with personnel across business units and corporate functions.
Ability to read, write, and understand English for comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with architecture, engineering, or construction contracts in a law firm or in-house environment.

Responsibilities

Negotiate Design Build and Progressive Design Build contracts under the oversight of the Director of Risk Management and Corporate Counsel, reviewing complex and lengthy agreements, seeking equitable terms for design professionals, and balancing business needs.
Prepare contract summaries for Corporate Counsel and other business leaders.
Research and review laws and developments in industry practice concerning Design Build, Progressive Design Build, and other contractor-held contracts, and identify practical solutions to complex legal issues.
Support processes, procedures, and databases that promote firm-licensing compliance across entities, professional disciplines, and jurisdictions.
Research state laws, regulations, and guidance governing engineering, architecture, surveying, landscape architecture, geology, and other professional licenses.
Support planning for professional-licensing implications of acquisitions and integration of newly acquired companies.
Assist Corporate Counsel with drafting Joint Venture agreements and related research.
Research state and federal law concerning contractual obligations and report findings to Corporate Counsel to support policy implementation and continued compliance.
Prepare and review legal memoranda concerning enterprise risks as requested by the Risk Management Team.
Advise the Risk Management Team on recommendations to mitigate risks related to business operations.
Monitor pending and enacted legislation, regulations, and other developments relevant to the firm’s licensing interests and operations.
Support the Corporate Counsel team and Director of Risk Management on legal, regulatory, licensing, corporate governance, acquisition, and contract matters.

Benefits

Company-paid medical coverage
Company-paid dental coverage
Company-paid vision coverage
Paid pregnancy disability leave
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Company-matched 401(k)/Roth
Paid time off, including parental and military leave
Employee referral bonuses
Professional license bonuses
Straight-time compensation for exempt employees’ billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week
Education reimbursement
Free in-house educational and self-enrichment courses
Mentorship program
Wellness program
Women’s Organization
Philanthropic opportunities