Staff Attorney, Transactional
Job Summary
The Staff Attorney will play an important role in supporting the Firm’s day-to-day transactional legal needs. This position focuses on representing the Firm in connection with a variety of transactional matters, including providing assistance to principals and other internal clients on the Firm’s client engagement letters, master services agreements, access letters, non-disclosure agreements, data protection agreements, business associate agreements, and other commercial, vendor and client-facing agreements.
Job Duties
- Reviews, provides advice, and negotiates legal matters pertaining to the Firm’s client engagement letters and other commercial transactions and client relationships in a manner consistent with the Firm’s business decisions, policies and strategy
- Has significant involvement in contractual matters throughout the entire contract lifecycle, from formation to termination
- 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 with respect to support of the Firm’s transactional needs
- Effectively communicates with OGC team members and various other internal and external parties with regard to the progress of matters
- Manages multiple contracts and projects in a deadline driven environment
- Performs other related duties as required
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Juris Doctorate (JD) degree, required
- Proven record of professional excellence and achievement with three (3) years or more years of experience as a practicing attorney in good standing at a law firm or as an in-house corporate attorney, required
- Demonstrated record of excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or as a team member, required
- Experience working effectively within a demanding, deadline-driven environment, required
- Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a variety of contracts, including with clients, vendors and other third parties, preferred
Education
- Member of a Bar in Good Standing, required
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word required
- Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint, preferred
About Us
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.
Benefits
Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets Click here to find out more! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. "BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability"