Senior Contracts Counsel - Architecture & Design Services

HKS, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

HKS Dallas seeks a Contracts Counsel to join our Legal team. You will review and negotiate contracts for architectural or design services, draft documents, and manage contract intake. You’ll work with project teams and leadership to identify risks and improve efficiency.

The role requires a JD, bar admission, likely 5+ years of experience, and familiarity with construction law and design contracts. Knowledge of MS Office and Adobe is expected, and licensure in architecture/engineering is

Qualificações

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Member of the Bar in good standing required.
• Professional degree in architecture or engineering, licensure preferred.
• Typically with 5+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience in review and negotiation of contracts.

Responsabilidades

• Review and negotiate contracts for architectural or design services.
• Create and draft legal documents as needed and review documents prepared by staff.
• Minimize risks and maximize value in contracts; seek efficiency and cost reductions.
• Collaborate with project teams to review contract scopes and advise on legal/financial risk.
• Manage the contract review system and improve workflows.
• Stay up to date with laws affecting architecture, engineering, and design contracts.

Conhecimentos

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Legal research

Communication

Problem solving

Formação académica

Juris Doctor

Bar admission

Architecture/Engineering licensure (preferred)

Ferramentas

MS Office

Adobe tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

HKS Dallas seeks a Contracts Counsel to join our Legal team. You will review and negotiate contracts for architectural or design services, draft documents, and manage contract intake. You’ll work with project teams and leadership to identify risks and improve efficiency.

The role requires a JD, bar admission, likely 5+ years of experience, and familiarity with construction law and design contracts. Knowledge of MS Office and Adobe is expected, and licensure in architecture/engineering is