Contracts Administrator Paralegal

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Commercial Construction
Compensation
Base up to $75,000 plus paid performance based bonus, generous vacation package, 401K, Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage, Life and AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition reimbursement and more!
Location
Midtown Manhattan – New York City, NY
The Organization
Highly noted and substantial construction management firm with an environment that rewards hard work, cooperation and respect.
Key Responsibilities
Review various contracts the Company will enter (including Owner Contractor, Contractor-Subcontractor, and Contractor-Supplier) and identify language that exposes the Company to unreasonable financial risk
Negotiate with counterparties the reasoning behind adding, removing, or maintaining certain language
Draft language impacting the Company’s legal rights and obligations
Maintain electronic and physical records with respect to all legal
Interact internally with the project team to inform understanding of specific risks
Report to and support the Contracts Manager, including providing status updates of various legal documents
Act as the primary contact for all third party supplier contracts and subcontractor contracts
Required Skills
At least 2 years’ experience reviewing, negotiating, and drafting commercial construction contracts in a legal capacity
Knowledge of standard AIA contracts including the A101, A133, A134, and A201
Strong understanding of construction permitting process in New York City
Ability to negotiate legal matters over the phone with counterparties and present clear and strong arguments for the Company’s legal position
Bachelor’s Degree; MBA or JD a plus!

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