Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel | Unispace Location: New York City (Hybrid) | Salary: Up to $210,000 About the Role Unispace is looking for a commercially driven Legal Counsel to join our New York team. This isn't a traditional "behind-the-desk" legal position; you will be deeply embedded within our business, working side-by-side with project delivery and commercial teams. As a key advisor, you will provide practical legal guidance to senior leadership and help manage the legal and commercial risks that come with delivering world‑class workplace environments across the U.S. Key Responsibilities Contract Leadership: Draft, review, and lead negotiations for a diverse range of commercial agreements and project-specific contracts. Strategic Advisory: Serve as a subject matter expert across construction, real estate, and general commercial matters. Risk Management: Provide proactive advice to internal stakeholders on contractual risk, liability, and the management of potential disputes. Operational Excellence: Partner with leadership to improve internal legal processes and refine our contract templates for maximum efficiency. Project Support: Support the business in executing complex projects by ensuring contracts are effectively structured and managed. What You’ll Bring Experience: 3–5 years of post‑qualified experience (PQE) gained within a law firm or an in‑house legal department. Industry Knowledge: Specific experience navigating construction or complex commercial contracts. Credentials: Admission to the New York Bar (or eligibility for admission). Skills: Expert-level drafting and negotiation skills combined with a practical, "business-first" mindset. Collaboration: The ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non‑legal stakeholders in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment. Key Requirements Essential Strong experience in construction law (contractor-side preferred) Proven ability to independently manage contracts end-to-end Experience with: AIA contracts Design & Build frameworks Subcontractor agreements Comfortable in a high-volume, fast-paced RFP environment Ability to work autonomously in a standalone role Highly Desirable Experience in both private practice and in-house Knowledge of New York contractor licensing requirements Exposure to construction insurance Experience in risk management frameworks Corporate governance / entity management experience Why Join Unispace? Global Impact: Join a global leader in workplace design and construction that operates in over 50 countries. Strategic Visibility: Gain direct exposure to senior leadership and play a part in strategic decision‑making. Culture: Work within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment that prizes innovation. Flexibility & Rewards: We offer a hybrid working model and a competitive salary and benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr