Contract Attorney - AIA agreements

Jobot Consulting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 207,000 - 276,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life/AD&D

401k

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Mid-Level Associate Attorney to join its legal team in New York on an as-needed basis. The role focuses on sophisticated transactional and contract matters within a global architecture and design-focused firm, collaborating with leadership and project teams.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D., active NY bar admission, and about 7+ years of experience in construction or commercial contracts, with strong AIA contract drafting and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active New York bar admission are required.
• Approximately 7+ years of relevant experience in construction, architecture, design, or commercial contracts preferred.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating AIA contracts is required.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements with emphasis on AIA contracts and design/construction matters.
• Advising internal stakeholders on contract risk, liability, indemnity, and insurance issues.
• Supporting project teams throughout the lifecycle of commercial architecture engagements.

Skills

Contract drafting

AIA contracts

Negotiation

Contract risk assessment

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

New York Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Word

Docs collaboration

Job description

A bit about us:

A globally recognized architecture and design firm is seeking a Mid-Level Associate Attorney to join its collaborative legal team in New York. With a longstanding reputation for innovation and excellence, the firm partners on sophisticated commercial, workplace, hospitality, healthcare, and mixed‑use projects across the world.

This opportunity offers exposure to complex, high‑profile projects in a creative and fast‑paced environment, while working closely with business leaders, project teams, and executive leadership. The organization is known for its collaborative culture, long‑term growth potential, and commitment to design excellence on an international scale.

Why join us?

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Minimal onboarding – your experience will be trusted and put to use right away
• Ideal for accounting professionals between full‑time roles or seeking more flexible consulting work

Jobot offers outstanding benefits for temporary consultants, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life/Accidental Death & Disability
• 401k

Salary

$150 - $200 per hour

Job Details

A highly regarded international architecture and design-focused firm is seeking a Contract Attorney to support its growing legal team in New York on an as‑needed basis. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership and business teams on sophisticated transactional and contract matters in a collaborative, creative, and fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements, with a strong emphasis on AIA contracts and design/construction-related agreements
• Advising internal stakeholders on contract risk, liability, indemnity, insurance, and project-related legal issues
• Supporting project teams throughout the lifecycle of commercial architecture and design engagements
• Assisting with consultant agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and other operational legal matters
• Partnering with business leaders to balance legal protections with practical business objectives
• Coordinating with outside counsel as needed on disputes, claims, and specialized matters

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission in New York
• Approximately 7+ years of relevant experience, ideally including construction, architecture, design, or commercial contracts work
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating AIA agreements required
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working collaboratively across teams
• Strong communication skills and practical, business‑oriented judgment
• Comfortable working on an as‑needed basis.

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