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Director of Legal Affairs
Olson KundigUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Jun 2024
💰 $195,000/yr($170,000/yr – $195,000/yr)
About the role
Olson Kundig is a design practice founded on the idea that buildings can serve as a bridge between nature, culture and people, and that inspiring surroundings have a positive effect on people’s lives. The firm’s work can be found across the globe, with projects as wide-ranging as huts to high rises, homes—often for art collectors—to academic, cultural and civic projects, museums and exhibition design, places of worship, creative production, urban design, and interior design.
Currently, we are seeking a Director of Legal Affairs to join and lead the legal and contracts team and contribute to the overall excellence of work coming from Olson Kundig.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Director of Legal Affairs plans and directs all aspects of the firm’s legal affairs, manages a team of legal staff, and ensures all firm business policies and activities are managed in compliance with current laws. Develops and implements strategies and processes to support the firm’s practice and broad operational objectives. Serves on various leadership teams to support the firm direction and focus. Executes high-impact initiatives to achieve overall firm and department goals.
Contract Management & Negotiation
Currently, we are seeking a Director of Legal Affairs to join and lead the legal and contracts team and contribute to the overall excellence of work coming from Olson Kundig.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Director of Legal Affairs plans and directs all aspects of the firm’s legal affairs, manages a team of legal staff, and ensures all firm business policies and activities are managed in compliance with current laws. Develops and implements strategies and processes to support the firm’s practice and broad operational objectives. Serves on various leadership teams to support the firm direction and focus. Executes high-impact initiatives to achieve overall firm and department goals.
Contract Management & Negotiation
- Oversees and leads the legal affairs department on all contract administration tasks, including initiation, tracking, writing, reviewing, and revising various documents and agreements.
- Researches and implements contract management solutions, including insurance tracking and electronic signature integration. Provides leadership in developing efficient contracting processes and templates.
- Directly engages with clients, consultants, and their legal representatives during negotiations.
- Collaborates with external legal counsel and internal departments to assess the need for new agreements or amendments.
- Stays updated on relevant laws and trends to update contracts and legal templates, providing recommendations for revisions as needed.
- Manages firm-wide insurance renewal process and acts as the primary point of contact for insurance matters.
- Conducts detailed review of current insurance policies to assess coverage, limits, and terms, identifying necessary adjustments to align with changing business needs.
- Prepares thorough documentation and submissions for insurance renewals. Maintains organized records of insurance policies, renewals, program updates, and relevant correspondence.
- Coordinates premium payments and liaises with the finance department to ensure timely processing.
- Leads the development, revision, and adherence of organizational policies and procedures to relevant laws and regulations, offering leadership guidance on legal matters affecting the firm's areas of operation. Ensures legal review of firm communications, contracts, documents, and filings.
- Manages and monitors the firm's state registrations and business license obligations. Keeps leadership informed of changes in laws and regulations affecting licensure and reporting requirements, proposing compliance solutions and best practices.
- Under the CEO's direction, provides legal counsel to shareholders and assists in periodic review and updating of bylaws, shareholder documents, and other corporate compliance materials. Manages corporate governance matters, including drafting shareholder buy/sell agreements, corporate by-laws, minutes books, and corporate resolutions.
- Protects and manages all intellectual proprietary matters, patents, and copyright filings
- Leads the development, revision, and compliance of the firm's legal policies and procedures in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. Aids in safeguarding the firm's legal interests and upholding its operations with integrity and stewardship.
- Leads all matters related to litigation, dispute resolutions and professional service claims.
- Offers practical, action-oriented advice on the firm's operations and strategic administrative matters on a day-to-day basis to leadership, owners, and staff across all levels.
- Identifies and analyzes legal issues, drafts essential documents
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