LHH Recruitment in partnership with a firm in Syosset, NY is seeking an interim Contracts Attorney for a 4-5 week period covering a leave. It is fully onsite. NY Bar required.

Responsibilities

• Corporate generalist functions such as contract review, litigation support, transactional due diligence, and other matters based on the Company’s needs

• Review, negotiate and draft contracts across a variety of business functions including construction subcontractor agreements, professional services and supplier agreements, NDAs and other contracts

• Provide litigation support, which includes interfacing with and supervising outside counsel to ensure the highest quality of legal support at competitive cost

• Identify legal risks for the Company and provide solutions for limiting exposure

• Provide legal analysis of applicable laws, regulations and industry guidance that impact the Company

• Provide responsive and effective legal support and guidance to the Companies business units as needed

• Provide guidance on employment labor matters, insurance and regulatory compliance matters

• Provide other in-house legal services as needed

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of legal experience with emphasis on Commercial transactions, Litigation, Risk and Compliance, preferable in the construction industry

• Experience in drafting and reviewing contracts, litigation support, transactional due diligence, and insurance related matters

• Strong drafting skills with keen attention to detail

• General experience in abroad range of legal issues

• Experience with Microsoft Suite including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook or comparable software applications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act


• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance


• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers


• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.