Unispace is a global leader in workplace design, strategy, and construction, delivering innovative environments for some of the world’s most recognized organizations. Operating across 50+ countries, we bring together strategy, design, and delivery to create spaces that help businesses perform at their best.
As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a Mid-Level Attorney / Legal Counsel to join our legal team in New York. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and project teams, providing practical legal advice across a range of commercial and operational matters.
This is a commercially focused, in-house legal role where you will be embedded within the business, supporting project delivery teams and advising on a variety of contractual and risk-related matters.
You will play a key role in ensuring contracts are effectively structured, risks are managed appropriately, and the business can continue to deliver projects successfully for clients across the U.S.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements and project contracts
- Provide legal support across construction, real estate, and commercial matters
- Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risk, liability, and dispute management
- Work closely with project delivery and commercial teams to support project execution
- Provide practical legal guidance to senior leadership and operational teams
- Assist with developing and improving internal legal processes and contract templates
- Support the business in managing legal and commercial risk across projects
Requirements
- 3–5 years’ post-qualified experience (PQE) in a law firm or in-house role
- Experience in construction, real estate, or commercial contracts
- Admission to the New York Bar (or eligibility to be admitted)
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
- A practical, commercially minded approach to legal advice
- Ability to work closely with non-legal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Unispace
- Opportunity to work with a globally recognised workplace design and construction business
- Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision making
- A collaborative, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial culture
- Hybrid working environment
- Competitive salary and benefits
