Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Paralegal to join our legal counsel and either be based in the office or work remotely. As part of the Legal Group, the Paralegal provides legal assistance to corporate lawyers and contractual support to internal project teams.
About Moffatt & Nichol
Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specialising in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbours, and rivers. Reflecting Moffatt & Nichol’s commitment to design innovation since 1945,
Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked the company No. 1 in Marine and Port Facilities and among the Top 50 Designers in International Markets.
Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customised service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in three primary practise areas—coastal, environmental, and water resources; ports and harbours; and transportation, bridges, and rail.
Duties And Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Acts as liaison between company lawyers, outside counsel and clients,
- Provide day to day legal support for internal project teams in our Spanish entity and support company lawyers and employees in other company entities as required
- Assembles, proofs and edits drafts of contracts, licenses and other appropriate legal documents
- Prepares and files legal documents with appropriate entities, as required
- Analyze and provide a review for English speaking lawyers and employees for any contracts and legal documents received in Spanish
- Provides advice and support on Spanish public procurement regulations to ensure company and tender compliance
- Conducts research on projects as directed by corporate lawyers
- Research, review and ensure the company's compliance with regulations
- Assists internally in analyzing documents
- Compiles data from trusted legal resources
Other Duties
Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
- University degree in Law.
- A master's degree in public Procurement is desirable
- Law office experience and / or as an in-house company paralegal
- 5+ years of experience working for either an engineering consultancy or construction company as a paralegal
- Fluent in in spoken and written Spanish and English
- It is essential to have knowledge and experience of Spanish public procurement regulations. It is desirable to have knowledge of online platforms for the presentation of Spanish public offers
- Knowledge of office automation equipment/software related to activities
- All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
Working Conditions
Sedentary for prolonged period of time, interact with clients, and travel occasionally.
Hybrid or remote working arrangement
Moffatt & Nichol’s EEO Statement
As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions® serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities. We draw from the world’s best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.
If you need more information or require special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact Human Resources at (562) 590-6500 or TTY/TDD users please call 711.
