Legal Counsel II

Buffalo, NYPosted 7 days ago

Role Overview

Cannon Design is hiring a mid-level Legal Counsel II. This is a contract role in Buffalo. Part of Cannon Design's Risk hiring, posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Mid-level Risk roles is $100k-$141k (based on 310 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

Strategic Leadership: As a member of the legal team, you will influence business decisions and engage in complex legal matters across the organization.
Enterprise Impact: Your work will directly influence the firm’s risk profile, compliance posture, including M&A, international expansion, and corporate governance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with executive leadership, finance, HR, and operations to align legal strategies with business objectives.
Mentorship and Development: Collaborate with all legal team members, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Innovation and Transformation: Champion legal innovation by implementing best practices, legal technologies, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

Draft, review, analyze, and negotiate complex contracts and vendor agreements both domestically and internationally.
Lead contract negotiations and develop contract templates and playbooks.
Provide strategic legal counsel in areas including litigation, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and international operations.
Participate in the resolution of disputes and manage litigation, coordinating with outside counsel as needed.
Participate in various legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships, including negotiation, due diligence, structuring, and integration.
Serve as legal advisor on corporate matters, insurance, labor and employment, and intellectual property.
Develop and implement legal policies, and training programs across the organization.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
Minimum of 5 years of experience, with a preference for in-house counsel roles.
Admission to the bar in the United States.
Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts is essential.
Preferred experience in the architectural, engineering, or construction industry.
Experience in one or more of the following areas of law – litigation, corporate, professional licensing, software licensing, ERISA, benefits, insurance and intellectual property.

The salary range for this position is $104,200 to $130,300 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Based on the position status, employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and 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. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

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 provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community 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.

Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.

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 applicable 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.

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How do I apply for the Legal Counsel II position at Cannon Design?

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Where is the Legal Counsel II position at Cannon Design located?

This position is based in Buffalo. Cannon Design has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Legal Counsel II at Cannon Design earn?

Cannon Design has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Legal Counsel II role at Cannon Design posted?

This role was posted on July 15, 2026 (7 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.