General Counsel

Moseley has a new opportunity for a full-time General Counsel in our Scott’s Addition HQ office in Richmond. In this role, you’ll review and negotiate project contracts and various agreements while leading the firm’s risk management program and establishing firmwide standards. As in-house General Counsel, you’ll ensure legal and regulatory compliance, advise on resolution strategies and governance documents, and collaborate with leadership, stakeholders, and professional liability carriers.

Moseley’s culture is collaborative, provides professional development and mentorship, and offers growth coupled with work life balance.

Location: Richmond, VA (23230)

According to our 2026 workplace survey, 98% of employees are proud to work at Moseley; 99% believe that their work has a meaningful impact on the firm’s success; 97% believe Moseley respects and values their time away from work with family and friends, and 98% would recommend the firm for employment.

Moseley provides competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including:

• Employer-paid Health Insurance with HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement); Basic life Insurance; Parental Leave; Holidays & Annual/Sick/Personal day Leave; Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• Telemedicine Services, EAP, & Wellness Programs
• Payments for Qualifying Professional Licenses & Dues
• Hybrid Work Model (following introductory period)

Candidates for consideration must complete the application process through our website. To apply, please submit your cover letter & targeted résumé online: https://www.moseleydesigns.com/careers#current-openings

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree
• Active License to practice law in one of the following states: Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, or South Carolina
• 3+ years’ experience in business law

Responsibilities:

• Lead the review and negotiation of project-related contracts, professional service agreements, sub-consultant agreements, and agreements with new clients or for new project types
• Develop, implement, and lead firm’s risk management program
• Provide guidance on the protection, ownership, licensing, and use of the firm’s intellectual property, including but not limited to, design documents, drawings, specifications, proprietary methodologies, and other work products
• Coordinate with IT, executive leadership, and other stakeholders on data and confidentiality obligations, regulatory compliance, and responses to data breaches or other data security incidents, including development and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures as well as coordination with external counsel and other relevant parties as appropriate
• Establish firmwide standards for contract review, negotiation, execution, and possible escalation
• Advise leadership on legal, contractual, professional liability, and other significant business risks and recommend appropriate resolution strategies
• Serve as the firm’s primary liaison with professional liability carriers regarding claims, potential claims, renewals and coverage evaluation
• Oversee outside legal counsel, as appropriate in litigation, mediation, dispute resolution, settlement evaluations, or other legal matters
• Support accounts receivable and collection matters, including demand letters, contract enforcement and dispute resolution
• Draft, review, and maintain shareholder agreements, firm bylaws, corporate resolutions, and other governance documents, as appropriate
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance, including state regulations, relative to the firm’s practice of architecture, engineering, and interior design
• Manage legal matters regarding non-compete agreements, cease-and-desist notices, confidentiality agreements, and other legal matters
• Develop and provide firmwide training on professional ethics, legal and contractual considerations, and risk management
• Additional responsibilities assigned

Required Skills:

• Excellent ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing
• Strong understanding of professional liability, standard of care, indemnification, insurance, and risk allocation
• Experience in reviewing and negotiating contracts and professional service agreements

Software Proficiency:

• Microsoft Office Suite experience required

Compensation: $145,000-$165,000. Annual salary is commensurate with education & experience.

About the Firm: Founded in 1969, Moseley is an interdisciplinary design practice focused on the bedrock institutions and gathering places of communities across the United States. Offering architecture, engineering, interior design and planning services, Moseley transforms communities by creating safe, sustainable and engaging gathering places that instill pride and elevate daily life.

Moseley is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law please view “EEO is the Law Poster”, “Pay Transparency Notice”, and “Supplement”.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable, or limited in your ability, to use or access our online application system. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 804.794.7555

Moseley maintains a drug free workplace.