Job description: Legal Counsel - Architecture FirmNYCOur client is a renowned architecture firm located in NYC. They have an immediate need for a Legal Counsel for their firm.Responsibilities:- Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate owner-architect agreements (including AIA Contract Documents), interior designpurchasing agreements, consultant contracts, and vendor terms.- Insurance Oversight: Manage the firm's insurance portfolio, including Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions), CommercialGeneral Liability, and Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI).- Risk Mitigation: Identify and resolve potential design liability issues, construction administration disputes, and project delayclaims before they escalate.- Intellectual Property: Protect the firms proprietary designs, custom furniture concepts, and digital assets through copyright,trademark, and robust non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).- Compliance & Licensing: Monitor corporate compliance, sales tax obligations on FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment), andmulti-state professional licensing requirements for our designers and architects. Qualifications: Required Experience:- Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.- Bar Admission: Active member in good standing with the State Bar Association.- Experience: 4 to 7 years of legal experience, ideally splitting time between a law firm and an inhouse setting specializing inconstruction law, real estate development, or design-professional liability.- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the architectural/interior design lifecycle, procurement risks, mechanics' liens, andstandard industry insurance structures. Why is This a Great Opportunity: If not open to Full Time work, this position is open to a part time option as well.Annual Salary Range : In-House Full Time $135K+ / option for Part Time at an hourly rate to be determinedSchedule: Full Time 4 days in office + 1 remote day / option for Part Time consultingLocation: New York Office Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and skill set.Salary Type : Annual SalarySalary Min : $ 135000Salary Max : $ 155000Currency Type : USD
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