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. **Essential** **Key Requirements** * 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.