Assistant General Counsel

About the Role

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry.

The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including client engagement agreements, confidentiality agreements, vendor agreements, and ancillary client-related agreements (e.g., IP and technology).
• Identify and analyze legal and risk-related issues in contracts, providing clear, practical recommendations to internal stakeholders across various divisions.
• Collaborate with legal and corporate teams to drive the contracting process, ensuring efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to support business objectives while ensuring adherence to applicable laws and company policies.

Requirements

• 3+ years of legal experience; in-house experience is a plus but not required.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in a State Bar (preference for NY).

Skills

• Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality work.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to present complex legal issues to senior business executives.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, with a high level of responsiveness and initiative.

Benefits

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits, including:

• Healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts.
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an annual discretionary contribution from Alvarez & Marsal (eligibility requirements apply).
• Paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part-time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days varies based on tenure and role type.

Pay

The salary range is $150,000-$180,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance.