Senior Counsel, Transactional

About the role

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 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 will act as a strategic business partner, providing creative business solutions within applicable law, professional regulations, and the Firm’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, provides advice, and negotiates legal matters pertaining to the Firm’s client engagement letters and other commercial transactions in alignment with 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 for transactional support.
• Supports fellow members of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and assists on matters such as real estate/leasing, financing, general corporate matters, and strategic transactions including M&A.
• Develops competency in additional areas of law as needed or requested by a Managing Director, OGC Transactional Practice (e.g., regulatory, intellectual property, bankruptcy, privacy and security).
• Effectively communicates with OGC team members and various internal and external parties regarding the progress of matters.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) – required.
• Five (5) or more years of broad commercial and corporate legal experience – required.
• Three (3) or more years of experience with a law firm (Am Law 100 preferred) – required.
• 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.
• In‑house experience within a corporation, professional partnership, or other large business structure – preferred.
• Experience supporting a professional/consulting services business – preferred.
• Member of a Bar in Good Standing – required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word – required; PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint – preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide substantive/technical legal advice and support to clients.
• Forward‑thinking and practical approach to negotiating and resolving transactional issues.
• Positive client‑service attitude and desire to grow within a long‑standing professional services organization.
• Ability to adopt new software and technology implemented by the Firm for OGC use.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational abilities.
• Sound judgment, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet demanding deadlines.
• Effective both independently and as part of a team.

Pay

• National Range: $185,000 – $250,000
• Maryland Range: $185,000 – $250,000
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $185,000 – $250,000

Benefits

BDO offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package that goes beyond traditional benefits. As an ESOP company, participants receive a stake in the firm’s success, enhancing financial well‑being and fostering an ownership mindset. The benefits program includes health, retirement, and other offerings designed to support employees and their families, subject to eligibility requirements.