If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. 

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The successful candidate will be an integral part of our Legal Department and will collaborate with offices across the firm.

 

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Preparing contracts using established contract templates for multiple offices across CannonDesign.
• Overseeing compliance with international corporate filings including coordinating board meetings, drafting and circulating resolutions, calendaring and complying with filing deadlines.
• Organizing and maintaining project files - inputting information into databases and software programs.
• Providing assistance with the implementation and execution of contract-related policies and procedures.
• Providing general administrative assistance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Minimum of 3+ years of related work experience with prior experience preparing contracts required.  
• Associate degree and experience working in a professional services environment preferred. 
• Must have exceptional attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Must be highly proficient in MS Office, including MS Teams.
• Deltek experience is preferred.

The salary range for this position to be filled in the Buffalo, NY office is $67,450 to $84,313 annually. This is the anticipated range of base compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on final candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time summer hours, hybrid work options, a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. 

 

ABOUT OUR FIRM
We’re a design solutions firm that awakens opportunities for impact. Whether creating building solutions, strategic transformations, new experiences or new operational models, we help clients achieve mountain-sized ambitions. Our Living-Centered Design ethos inspires us to go bigger and do better—for people, businesses, society and the planet. In 2021, 2019 and 2017, Fast Company named us one of the 10 most innovative design firms in the world.  

 

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

 

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

 

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.