Assistant General Counsel

The Brattle Group•San Francisco, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel provides legal support to The Brattle Group’s global expert witness and consulting business, with a primary focus on negotiating and drafting agreements with domestic and international third parties. The role also assists in providing legal advice regarding management objectives and policies and reports directly to the General Counsel. The position is based in the firm’s San Francisco office. Evening or weekend work may be required, and occasional travel is expected. The anticipated annual base gross salary range is $240,000–$275,000; actual salary depends on factors including experience and training. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

J.D. degree and strong academic credentials.
Bar membership in good standing.
At least four years of general litigation or commercial contracts experience within a large international law firm.
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple tasks and demands.
Ability to exercise appropriate judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
Great discretion in performing highly confidential duties.

Nice To Haves

Experience as in-house corporate counsel, preferably at a professional services firm such as a consulting, finance, law, or accounting firm.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and negotiate client engagement agreements, licenses, and other legal commitments for the Firm and its foreign subsidiaries.
Research complex legal issues affecting client engagements, including intellectual property rights, licensing, data security requirements, insurance, and tax.
Respond to litigation-related matters, including advising consultants on confidentiality and discovery requirements, and on other compliance obligations such as data security in the context of the global expert witness and consulting business.
Research complex legal issues arising from general business obligations, including CCPA and other data privacy laws.
Identify and address legal risks in corporate practices and policies.
Support compliance with corporate formalities, corporate bylaws, relevant statutes, tax, and insurance requirements in all jurisdictions where the Firm does business.
Assist in providing legal advice regarding management objectives and policies.