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 legal department is seeking a Counsel to support the organization’s legal needs by managing the contracts team and providing legal advice to business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Counsel in advising the organization in connection with a variety of legal and contractual matters.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of paralegals providing high quality support to partners and employees with respect to preparation of the organization’s client engagement letters, master services agreements, responses to requests for proposals, subcontractor agreements, Kovel agreements, non-disclosure agreements, conflict waivers, and other vendor and client-related agreements.
• Oversee the organization’s subpoena compliance and other court-related matters, including strategy and ensuring team maintains accurate information in the case management system.
• Review leases for the organization’s premises throughout the country and/or oversee related work performed by staff or outside counsel.
• Manage the organization’s intellectual property.
• Effectively manage outside counsel’s use of time and resources in any outsourced legal matters.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree with three (3) to seven (7) years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm or as an in-house corporate attorney required.
• Must be a member in good standing with the Bar in one U.S. state or territory.
• Litigation experience required.
• PREFERRED: Professional liability and/or accountants liability experience.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a variety of contracts, including negotiation of agreements with clients, vendors and other third parties is required.
• Strong experience and ability to understand and provide insight to clients concerning nuanced issues in a variety of practice areas.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and identify issues and strategically weigh risks and potential legal outcomes.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and as a team member.
• Interest in a long-term role contributing to the strategic development of a growing legal department.
• Willingness to work occasional nights or weekends as client needs may dictate.

Qualifications

• Strong growth opportunities.
• Competitive benefits package.
• 401(k) package with firm profit-sharing.
• Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration.
• Flexible working hours and work arrangements.
• Remote and hybrid opportunities.
• Inclusive workplace, providing strong professional growth and development opportunities.

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.

Pay

$133,000 to $180,000 depending on experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.