Legal Counsel I International Region

at  Corgan

Overview:
At Corgan we are passionate about great design but the best thing we build is each other. Here, you’ll find camaraderie and collaboration as abundantly as curiosity and creativity. Corgan is a welcoming and supportive environment that provides significant career advantages. You’ll find room to grow, freedom to explore — and the safety to fail. Thank you for your interest in joining our curious, passionate, hardworking team.
Corgan is actively seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our London office to support the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) with operations across Corgan’s international region, currently London, Dublin & Singapore. This person will exercise good judgement, be able to work independently without significant oversight, have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. The Legal Counsel will represent Corgan’s culture, philosophy and brand by assisting others in a client-centric, courteous and professional manner always

Responsibilities:

• Receive review requests, analyse requirements and determine required action.
• Create contracts utilising existing templates, combine with appropriate exhibits, finalise and coordinate for execution.
• Review and negotiate legal contracts, including but not limited to Employer/Architect agreements, consultant agreements, collateral warranties, vendor agreements and non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements
• Coordinate with CLO, legal department and outside counsel as necessary.
• Serve as a resource to varying levels of staff by advising on processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with Office Leaders and Marketing department to review legal language and appropriately respond to information requests in RFQs and RFPs.
• Coordinate with external counsel on international corporate registrations, requirements and compliance
• Assist CLO with claim management.
• Advise on international employment matters
• Assist firm with special initiatives and projects which may at times be confidential in nature.
• Oversight of Risk Management training for the region, in collaboration with Learning and Development.
• Other duties and responsibilities as determined by CLO.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in a corporate legal team or in private practice with expertise in Architectural, Engineering and Construction matters.
• Experience with RIBA, RIAI, AIA Contract Documents.
• Experience in international practice requirements.
• Experience working in the UK & Irish legal systems
• Strong time-management skills.
• Experience in dealing with corporate compliance matters.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to complete tasks without detailed instructions.
• Experience providing quality service; building relationships with internal and external clients.
• Experience supporting senior leadership.

Corgan creates opportunities for personal and professional growth that bring out the best in ourselves and those around us by sharpening skills, leveraging technology, and encouraging communication. Our commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Our passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other. Corgan promotes a healthy work-life balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office.
Join Corgan and help make amazing places at a place that makes you amazing!

• Receive review requests, analyse requirements and determine required action.
• Create contracts utilising existing templates, combine with appropriate exhibits, finalise and coordinate for execution.
• Review and negotiate legal contracts, including but not limited to Employer/Architect agreements, consultant agreements, collateral warranties, vendor agreements and non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements
• Coordinate with CLO, legal department and outside counsel as necessary.
• Serve as a resource to varying levels of staff by advising on processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with Office Leaders and Marketing department to review legal language and appropriately respond to information requests in RFQs and RFPs.
• Coordinate with external counsel on international corporate registrations, requirements and compliance
• Assist CLO with claim management.
• Advise on international employment matters
• Assist firm with special initiatives and projects which may at times be confidential in nature.
• Oversight of Risk Management training for the region, in collaboration with Learning and Development.
• Other duties and responsibilities as determined by CLO