Counsel

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co • Boston, MA

25d • $140,000 - $190,000

About The Position

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career. BBH & Co. is seeking an attorney with deep expertise in advising clients on strategic and commercial technology-focused transactions, including the development and negotiation of complex outsourcing, software development, licensing and maintenance contracts with sophisticated counterparties, and providing counsel to engagement sponsors and key stakeholders throughout the contract lifecycle. This attorney will be nimble and intellectually curious, be resourceful in resolving issues, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, sound judgment, and able to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating agreements related to the sale of technology products and services, including SaaS agreements, software licenses, collaboration/joint development agreements and outsourcing agreements.
• Experience in negotiating agreements for AI-based technology solutions, with a strong understanding of the risks associated with inputs to, and outputs from, AI tools, and related contracting approaches.
• Deep knowledge of the marketplace, regulatory framework and issues that arise in complex technology transaction agreements, including intellectual property rights, data security, data privacy, continuity, escrow and related protections.
• Ability to identify both legal and business risks presented in various types of technology engagements and draft contract terms to eliminate or mitigate those risks.
• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Must have excellent professional credentials, including at least 7+ years of directly relevant work experience as in-house counsel or through a combination of law firm and in-house roles.
• Licensed to practice law in good standing in Massachusetts or New York.

Nice To Haves

• Financial services industry experience preferred.
• Experience in matters involving blockchain technologies (including digital assets and tokenization) and financial market technology and data is a plus.
• Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to business and technology leadership at BBH, drawing on subject-matter expertise and experience to explain complex legal and regulatory issues in technology and support decision-making on the best path forward.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple negotiations, competing priorities and aggressive deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and counsel to internal project and deal team sponsors, key stakeholders, and control functions on the development of new technology and data commercialization strategies for BBH globally.
• Review and negotiate all aspects of client contracts covering a broad range of technology-related products and services.
• Escalate deviations from BBH contracting standards as needed, concisely explaining the legal and business risks and alternatives presented.
• Facilitate and manage use of outside counsel assistance on joint venture, strategic alliance and other third-party investment arrangements, and advising on legal/regulatory issues relevant to producers of new technology products.
• Create and support the maintenance of templates, policies, procedures and playbooks for client engagements.
• Represent BBH’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) in day-to-day working group meetings and on relevant oversight committees.
• Provide support for OGC initiatives and matters as needed.

Benefits

• BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing.
• BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees