Full-time Director of Legal - Seattle, WA, United States - Snipebridge

Description

Our client is a Seattle-based architectural design practice founded on the ideals that buildings serve as a bridge between nature, culture and people, and that inspiring surroundings have a positive effect on lives.

The firm's work can be found across the globe, with projects as wide ranging as huts to high rises, homes for art collectors, academic institutions, cultural and civic projects, museums and exhibition design, places of worship, creative work spaces, urban planning and interior and landscape design.

The position of Director of Legal Affairs is a full-time position with a full benefits package including commuter subsidy; up to sixteen days of paid vacation and personal days, and nine paid holidays; 100% employer-paid employee medical insurance, life insurance, and disability and long term care insurance; In addition, the company offers a generous retirement plan.

The Director will be responsible for the overall legal and be the in-house counsel at the firm. Knowledge and experience with contract terminology, composition and management is necessary. This position requires the ability to communicate using legal and architectural industry terminology.

This individual will have excellent patience, management and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work as an individual contributor and team player.

Review and negotiate contracts according to internal policies and processes
Manage contract documents and provide updates to administration
Ensure compliance and track contract status
Review agreements for language and grammar
Collaborate with legal counsel and other teams to monitor projects
Manage state registrations and business licenses
Must have worked on AEC contracts and on large commercial project while also worked on smaller residential projects
12+years of related work experience and has been a legal counsel for a company of more than 300+ employees (familiarity with AIA documents and contracts is a plus)
~ Intermediate user of Outlook, Word and Excel preferred
~ Able to independently manage time and prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines
~ Able to maintain a high level of discretion with confidential information

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