AKRF · 1 day ago
Attorney / Paralegal – Corporate & Contract Support
New York, NY, US
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$36/hr - $41/hr
1+ years expAKRF is a multidisciplinary environmental, planning, and civil engineering consulting firm providing services to public- and private-sector clients. They are seeking a part-time Attorney or experienced Paralegal to support their General Counsel with corporate, contractual, and compliance matters.
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Responsibilities
Review, redline, and support negotiation of professional services agreements, subconsultant agreements, NDAs, teaming agreements, and amendments
Review insurance requirements and certificates; ensure compliance with contractual risk-transfer provisions (e.g., indemnity, limitation of liability, additional insured endorsements)
Assist with corporate governance activities, including maintaining corporate records, business registrations, and entity filings
Support risk management and compliance processes, including monitoring regulatory obligations, maintaining internal policies, and tracking contractual commitments
Conduct legal research on issues related to contracts, procurement, insurance, and relevant environmental and engineering regulations
Organize, track, and maintain contract templates, executed agreements, and legal files
Provide general assistance to the General Counsel on ad hoc legal matters
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree and admission to at least one U.S. state bar (active or inactive acceptable depending on duties)
1–5+ years of experience in contracts, corporate, or construction/professional services law preferred
Paralegal certificate or relevant experience (3+ years preferred)
Experience in contract review or corporate governance strongly preferred
Familiarity with professional services agreements for engineering, architectural, environmental, or construction firms
Strong understanding of insurance terminology (A/E insurance, GL, PL, WC, Auto, umbrella)
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document-management systems
Benefits
Flexible work schedules and locations
Charitable giving
Cookie exchanges
Ice cream socials
Company
AKRF
AKRF is an environmental planning and engineering consulting firm.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Karen Franz
President & CEO
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Stephen Rosen
Founder
Recent News
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2022-07-30
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