Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Counsel will play an important role in supporting the Firm’s day-to-day transactional needs. This position focuses on representing the Firm in connection with a variety of transactional matters, including providing assistance to principals and other internal clients on the Firm’s client engagement letters, master services agreements, access letters, non-disclosure agreements, procurement, marketing/advertising, independent contractor and other commercial or client-facing agreements. The individual in this role will leverage skills as a strategic business partner and work with colleagues and internal clients to provide creative business solutions as permitted under applicable law, professional regulations and the Firm’s policies and procedures.
Job Duties
- Reviews, provides advice and negotiates legal matters pertaining to the Firm’s client engagement letters and other commercial transactions or relationships in a manner consistent with the Firm’s business decisions, policies and strategy
- Counsels internal clients to minimize legal risk associated with contractual and other business-related matters
- Contributes to the continuous improvement of, and complies with, the Office of the General Counsel’s processes, policies and templates with respect to support of transactional
- Supports fellow members of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and assists as needed on other matters, including real estate/leasing, financing, general corporate matters and strategic or other material transactions such as M&A
- Develops and demonstrates competency in additional areas of law as needed or requested by a Managing Director, OGC Transactional Practice, which may include regulatory, intellectual property, bankruptcy, privacy and security, or other areas of law
- Effectively communicates with OGC team members and various other internal and external parties with regard to the progress of matters
- Performs other related duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities
- N/A
Education
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Juris Doctorate (JD), required
Experience
- Five (5) or more years of broad commercial and corporate legal experience, required
- Three (3) or more years’ experience with a law firm required, Am Law 100 firm, preferred
- Proven record of professional excellence and achievement as a practicing attorney in good standing, required
- Experience supporting various commercial transactions and contracts, including negotiation of client-facing agreements, required
- Experience in-house within a corporation, professional partnership or other large business structure, preferred
- Experience (law-firm or in-house) supporting a professional/consulting services business, preferred
License/Certifications
- Member of a Bar in Good Standing, required
Software
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, required
- Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint, preferred
Other Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated record of providing substantive/technical legal advice and support to clients
- Forward-thinking and practical approach to negotiating and resolving transactional issues
- Positive client-service attitude
- Desire to be a part of a long-standing professional services organization with an appetite for growth and development of skills in new areas of the law
- Ability to use and become proficient with new software and technology implemented by the Firm for OGC use
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills
- Exercises good judgment
- Ability to be flexible and adaptive
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
- Able to maintain the highly confidential nature of information
- Able to work effectively within a demanding, deadline driven environment
- Capable of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously and effectively to completion
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $185,000 - $250,000
Maryland Range: $185,000 - $250,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $185,000 - $250,000
About Us
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.
We Are Committed To Delivering Exceptional Experiences To Middle Market Leaders By Sharing Insight-driven Perspectives, Helping Companies Take Business As Usual To Better Than Usual. With Industry Knowledge And Experience, a Breadth And Depth Of Resources, And Unwavering Commitment To Quality, We Pride Ourselves On
- Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
- Empowering team members to explore their full potential
- Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
- Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
- Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
- BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more!
- Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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