Junior Staff Attorney

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Join JB&B and shape the future of the built environment!

Founded in 1915, Jaros, Baum & Bolles has been a pillar of engineering innovation in New York City for over a century. Specializing in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) , JB&B has contributed to some of the most iconic buildings. In October 2025, JB&B joined forces with Trinity Consultants , a global consulting firm focused on the natural and built environments. JB&B now operates within Trinity's Built Environment division , combining its deep expertise in high-performance building systems with Trinity's strengths in acoustic design, facility operations, commissioning, and technology strategy

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SUMMARY

The Junior Staff Attorney is an attorney within JB&B's Legal Department who is admitted to the New York State Bar and in good standing, with 1-3 years of legal experience. The Junior Staff Attorney supports JB&B's Legal Department on a variety of legal matters affecting the firm's business, with a primary focus on providing day-to-day legal and administrative support to the General Counsel's office, the Legal Department, and corporate services teams. This role is responsible for assisting with contract review, management and administration, legal research, regulatory compliance, risk management, insurance matters, and other legal and departmental initiatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Conduct legal research and analysis on a variety of legal and business matters and prepare summaries, memoranda, reports and recommendations.

· Support the drafting, review, negotiation, and administration of contracts, non-disclosure agreements, amendments and other legal documents, under the guidance of General Counsel and Legal Department.

· Collaborate with internal departments and external parties regarding, legal, contractual, compliance, and risk management matters.

· Assist in coordinating the issuance and maintenance of insurance certificates and related renewals in support of the firm's contractual and insurance requirements.

· Assist with litigation, claims management, subpoenas, document preservation and production, including coordination with outside counsel as needed.

· Assist the legal team in maintaining records and documentation relating to legal matters, including the firm's contract management system, claims management records, and insurance certificates.

· Assist with regulatory compliance efforts and related matters, including supporting the development and maintenance of the firm's compliance, risk management, and ethics programs and related materials.

· Identify opportunities to improve contracting processes and technology systems and recommends enhancements.

· Support and assist with departmental initiatives and special projects as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

· Proficiency working with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

· Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

· Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to exercise sound judgment and develop practical, business-oriented solutions.

· Experience with contract review, administration, and legal process improvement.

· High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously

· Ability to create and implement procedures and workflow.

· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

· Ability to handle confidential information and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate.

· Admitted to the New York Bar Association and in good standing.

· 1-3 years of legal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, government agency, or comparable professional environment.

· Experience supporting contract review and administration, legal research, compliance, litigation support, risk management, or related legal functions.

· Experience in the engineering, construction, design, consulting, or professional services industry is preferred but not required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements listed below represent the minimum standards that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this role successfully. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

· Regularly required to sit, use hands, and communicate verbally. xhyhwjd

· Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.