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Specialty/Competency: IFS - Office of General Counsel (OGC)

Industry/Sector: Not Applicable

Time Type: Full time

Travel Requirements: Up to 20%

A career in Office of General Counsel, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to be a part of the Firm’s legal department by providing dedicated legal support in the areas of litigation, counselling, and corporate, commercial, and employment law. You’ll play an important part in all aspects of regulatory proceedings involving the Firm and its personnel by supporting on regulatory issues, advising the Firm on matters relating to its operations, supporting the Firm’s client contracting function, and advising on matters related to employees. As part of our team, you’ll help with researching background information related to legal issues and prepare legal documents. You’ll focus on drafting contracts or legal agreements, retaining files of prepared legal documents, and coordinating requests between internal and external counsel.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Director, You'll Work As Part Of a Team Of Problem Solvers, Helping To Solve Complex Business Issues From Strategy To Execution. PwC Professional Skills And Responsibilities For This Management Level Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Actively shape and contribute to the strategic vision that motivates and excites others.
• Support and promote opportunities which strengthen the PwC brand.
• Apply analytical judgement to develop solutions and solve complex problems.
• Consider how the future of technology will impact work and identify opportunities to upskill others.
• Set expectations and promote conditions which enable others to deliver high quality work.
• Model agile and inclusive leadership when operating in different environments.
• Promote an environment of openness and transparency.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

The Opportunity

As part of the Legal Services team you provide legal support in the field of corporate law. As a Director, you set the strategic direction, lead business development efforts, and oversee multiple projects while maintaining impactful executive-level client relations. This role involves managing corporate transactions, evaluating legal risks, and translating complex legal issues for business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Experience in general corporate law, partnership law, corporate governance, commercial transactions and contracting, regulatory analysis, and mergers and acquisitions;
• Understand, in the context of governance and transactions, corporate secretarial matters, credit/financing matters, cross-border contracting, employment/tax/IP matters;
• Identify legal issues in business proposals proactively;
• Assess legal risk, proposing solutions and escalating important issues to firm leadership;
• Work independently and on a time-sensitive basis, and manage multiple competing priorities;
• Translate complex legal and regulatory issues for a business audience;
• Directly support and interact with leadership and other high level executives;
• Manage teams of internal staff and outside counsel, and oversee complex projects; and
• Demonstrate legal negotiation, analysis and drafting skills.

What You Must Have

• Juris Doctorate
• 5 years of experience in progressively responsible post-qualification legal experience in the field of corporate law, either at a recognized law firm (or a combination of law firm and in-house)
• Admitted to practice law in at least one US state and is in good standing

What Sets You Apart

• Expertise in corporate law, partnership law, commercial transactions, regulatory analysis, and M&A
• Technical specialization of governance, financing, cross-border contracts, and employment/tax/IP matters
• Ability to identify and manage legal risks, propose solutions, and escalate critical issues
• Skilled in translating complex legal matters for business leaders
• Experience managing teams, external counsel, and high-level projects
• Skilled in negotiation, risk assessment, and contract drafting
• Understanding of corporate governance and cross-border contracting
• Ability to identify legal issues in business proposals
• Competent legal negotiation and drafting skills
• Experience managing teams and complex projects

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

The salary range for this position is: $122,500 - $495,500, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance