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. We are seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join our dynamic team.

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, such as 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.
• In good standing with the Bar of at least one U.S. state.
• 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

• Must be in good standing with the Bar of at least one U.S. state.
• 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.

Skills

• Strong legal research experience dealing with nuanced issues in a variety of practice areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal issues and advice to non-legal stakeholders in a concise and thorough manner.
• Ability 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Inclusive workplace, providing strong professional growth and development opportunities.
• Strong growth opportunities.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life/disability insurance, commuter flex accounts, and a 401(k).
• Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions & CPA bonus plan.
• Emphasis on quality work-life integration.
• 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.

Pay

$163,000 to $220,000 depending on experience. More is possible if experience dictates.

Schedule

Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs.

Benefits

• 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.
• Inclusive workplace, providing strong professional growth and development opportunities.
• Strong growth opportunities.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life/disability insurance, commuter flex accounts, and a 401(k).
• Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions & CPA bonus plan.
• Emphasis on quality work-life integration.
• 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.