Legal Coordinator

Join our dynamic Legal team as a Legal Coordinator, where you would provide complete administrative support to the regional North American Commercial & Legal Team. This role is based out of our Bengaluru Office.

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.

From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it'll be anything but ordinary.

Your next role

Working with a small team of dedicated, enthusiastic, and creative legal professionals, this role will entail your collaboration with the legal team and others to tie up loose ends and assist in maintaining contract compliance.

• Utilizing exceptional communication and critical thinking skills, you will confidently learn to anticipate what your team needs next.
• You will work closely with the team to assist in several critical contract management scenarios as well ensure proper document retention. Resourcefulness and an eye for detail will serve you well in this engaging position.
• Providing all-around administrative support for the Commercial & Legal Team, including logging and responding to project-related inquiries, and organizing workflow and updates for the team.
• Updating commercial contract status, internal waivers for contract approvals, and contract files to internal project-based ERP software.
• Obtaining initial and renewal Certificates of Insurance from Buro Happold's subconsultants for each project on an initial and annual basis, as determined by the expiry dates of each Certificate. This will involve creating and maintaining a spreadsheet that sets out the relevant dates to ensure that all certificates remain compliant and in good standing.
• Issuing requests for insurance certificates from our firm insurance broker upon service contract execution (or as otherwise advised per the Commercial & Legal Team.)
• Organizing and updating live project document storage with applicable files, such as executed contracts, insurance certificates, approved internal waivers for contract terms, etc.
• Other administrative duties as assigned that are similar in nature to those described above.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor / Master's degree in Law
• Experience working in a highly detailed field or industry, with 1-2 years in a support role.
• Positive attitude with an enthusiasm to connect with the team and their work.
• Great communication skills across email, instant message, in person, and on video and phone calls.
• Strong computer skills and experience in the Microsoft suite, including SharePoint.
• Experience in administrative/office work is a plus

What we offer you

Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world's most respected consultancies.

• Competitive salary and benefits package including Annual Discretionary Bonus, Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme for both you and your family, Group Personal Accident Cover
• Our 5-day workweek policy supports work-life balance, ensuring you have time to relax and recharge.
• A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you
• Benefit from our Employee Referral Bonus, rewarding you for bringing talented candidates into our fold
• A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellness initiatives designed to support your mental and physical health
• Back to Work Program for Women - Swam Siddha - We're committed to empowering women, facilitating seamless re-entry into the workforce through our dedicated program
• Engage with our vibrant community through the Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, and BH Women's Network, fostering a supportive and diverse workplace culture
• Make a difference in the world with our Share Our Skills (SOS) program, offering opportunities to support local communities and those in need globally.
• An International Culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won't be far from the exceptional.