Assistant General Counsel

About the role

We are a national certified public accounting and consulting firm committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to grow. Our firm has one available position in either Long Beach, CA; Walnut Creek, CA; San Francisco, CA; Bellevue, WA or Portland, OR. Some positions may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance to firm professionals concerning client matters, including navigating client disputes and claims, compliance with professional standards and regulations, and licensing issues.
• Advise and represent the firm in connection with a variety of legal and contractual matters, including but not limited to: client engagement letters, master services agreements, responses to requests for proposals, subcontractor agreements, Kovel agreements, non-disclosure agreements, SaaS agreements, and other client and third-party related agreements.
• Manage subpoena compliance and other court-related matters.
• Work with the Facilities Department to review and provide legal guidance concerning new leases, renewals, and other real estate documents for the firm’s premises throughout the country.
• Protect the firm’s intellectual property, including advising on IP protection and enforcement and coordinating with outside counsel on more complex matters.
• Investigate and handle employment-related legal issues.
• Manage contracts/legal team to ensure timely resolution of requests submitted by firm stakeholders and satisfaction of KPIs/goals set by management.
• Assist with other projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree with five (5) to eight (8) years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm and/or as an in-house corporate attorney.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Ability to anticipate and identify issues and strategically weigh risks is key.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a variety of contracts, including negotiation of agreements with clients, vendors, and other third parties.
• Strong legal research experience dealing with nuanced issues in a variety of practice areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to provide excellent and prompt service to firm stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate complex legal issues and advice to non-legal stakeholders in a concise and thorough manner.
• Able to work independently and as a team member, and to keep management apprised of matters that require their attention.
• Interest in playing a long-term role within a growing legal department.
• Litigation experience required.
• Professional liability defense experience preferred but not required.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor degree with five (5) to eight (8) years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm and/or as an in-house corporate attorney required.

Skills

• Legal research and drafting experience.
• Experience with contract negotiation and drafting.
• Experience with employment law and labor relations.
• Experience with real estate law and lease negotiations.
• Experience with intellectual property law and protection.
• Experience with litigation and dispute resolution.

Benefits

Novogradac offers increased number of paid holidays per year, competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions, flexible working hours and work arrangements, remote and hybrid opportunities, and a progressive work environment. We also offer a strong emphasis on quality work-life integration, a dress for your day policy, resources of a national firm, opportunities to engage with our active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), affinity groups, and advance your career within a supportive, inclusive environment. Compensation ranges from $162,000 to $218,000 depending on experience. More is possible if experience dictates.

Pay

$162,000 to $218,000 depending on experience.

Schedule

Flexible working hours and work arrangements, remote and hybrid opportunities.