Attorney (Constuction Law) - Legal at Thornton Tomasetti in New York, New York

Job Description:

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world's challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.



The Role



Due to business growth, Thornton Tomasetti is seeking an Attorney to join our in-house legal team. The role will support our global engineering and design teams in negotiating and managing design contracts. In this role, you will work closely with TT leadership to ensure all contracts comply with legal standards and company values. The role also requires claim handling and knowledge of the litigation process along with the firm's risk management efforts.



Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft customer and vendor agreements.
  
  


• Coordinate with internal teams and external counsel as needed.
  
  


• Act as a resource and advisor.
  
  


• Establish and maintain scalable contracting processes and templates.
  
  


• Assist with corporate initiatives, including litigation and employment matters.
  
  


• Serve as the liaison between various teams and leadership, ensuring all contracts meet legal and company standards.
  
  

Requirements

• Degree educated.
  
  


• 3+ years of previous experience working primarily on design contracts.
  
  


• Working knowledge of the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry
  
  


• Experience in using Microsoft Office suite programs - Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  
  


• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in a positive and approachable manner.
  
  


• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
  
  

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is$120,000-$150,000annually.This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation.Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted byNew YorkEqual Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.



Benefits


Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
  
  


• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
  
  


• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
  
  


• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  


• Commuter Transit (where available)
  
  


• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
  
  


• Fitness Reimbursement
  
  


• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives
  
  

Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.



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