Senior Counsel - Corporate

RSM•Chicago, IL

18h

About The Position

The Corporate Transactions & Governance Senior Counsel serves as a key legal advisor, handling a broad array of corporate matters including complex domestic and cross-border transactions, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

Requirements

6-10 years of relevant corporate legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house
Must be a licensed attorney in good standing
Superior work ethic and high-energy individual
Ability to apply practical solutions and provide practical advice in the face of complex and conflicting legal requirements
Must be familiar with current versions of Microsoft tools, electronic signature platforms (e.g., Docusign) and dataroom platforms (e.g., Datasite)
Ability to work effectively with internal clients, senior executives and Firm personnel across multiple teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with the following subject matter areas preferred: partnerships and professional services; accounting networks, alternative practice structures and auditor independence matters; Non-compete, non-solicit and other restrictive covenant matters; and Professional liability insurance matters.
Knowledge of Canadian/India/UK/El Salvador corporate law a plus, but not required
Experience with not-for-profit/charitable foundation corporate matters a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Assist with a wide range of corporate matters including: Acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other transactions, both domestic (US) and cross-border; Drafting and negotiating standard transaction documentation, including purchase agreements, IOIs, LOIs and other term sheets, confidentiality agreements, exclusivity agreements, disclosure schedules, transition services agreements, closing deliveries, personnel agreements and equity arrangements; Manage due diligence processes and reports, including coordination with team members across all subject matter areas (IT, Talent, Finance, Tax, IP, Data Security, Office Facilities, Risk/Insurance, etc.); Corporate structuring for domestic (US) and international regulated professional services firms; Corporate secretarial matters, including global registration filings (US-state, Canadian-provincial, UK, EU and Asia-Pacific), board resolutions and written actions, notarial and apostille processes and minute book maintenance; Advising board and executive management on fiduciary duties, corporate governance best practices, conflicts of interest and related‑party transactions; Credit facilities, private note placements and other indebtedness transactions and related documentation; Review and analysis of insurance coverage matters, including professional liability, cyber, D&O and casualty; and Reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial arrangements, including vendor agreements, office lease arrangements, professional services agreements and the like.
Coordinate with business leaders regarding: Practical advice with respect to risk and legal requirements; Transaction approvals and communications; and Policy development and compliance matters.
Partner with General Counsel office team members regarding: AI efficiency and quality improvement opportunities; Document management, process improvements and internal communications; and Transaction-related disputes.