Senior Counsel

CrossCountry Consulting • McLean, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

CrossCountry Consulting is searching for a Senior Counsel to provide hands-on counsel to all levels of the executive team. This is a newly created position due to the growth of the firm and its complexity. As Senior Counsel, you will help protect the organization’s legal interests and ensure its operations remain within the scope established by law. You will provide third-level contract review, assist in business negotiations, identify and analyze legal issues, draft key documents, present clear recommendations to top management, and ensure privacy compliance.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of legal experience, whether at a law firm, in-house, or a combination of both.
• Proficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality, with the ability to resolve and handle difficult negotiations and issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Strong time management skills to manage contract volume and project workflows across multiple simultaneous projects.
• Professionalism and discretion when interacting with executives and internal clients.
• Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
• Continuous Learning Mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards.
• Juris Doctor and Bar admission in good standing to practice law in a US state jurisdiction required

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of global privacy laws, regulations, standards, and related regimes including but not limited to CCPA and GDPR preferred.
• Familiarity with contract management software such as DocuSign, Icertis, Ironclad, Agiloft, ContractWorks, or similar programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and stay current on legal issues, laws, legislation, regulations, and court decisions affecting the consulting industry, and advise management about any impact to the business.
• Review, draft, and negotiate professional services agreements and contracts with third parties and vendors, including master service agreements (MSA), statements of work (SOW), data processing agreements (DPA), and licensing/vendor arrangements.
• Interpret and explain contract terms and conditions to internal stakeholders and confirm that transactions comply with the organization’s structure, policies, and procedures.
• Establish, define, and refine legal processes and best practices while providing guidance and counsel to management on business transactions and initiatives.
• Advise and counsel internal teams on legal policies, risks, and the implications of proposed transactions or projects, while maintaining open communication and strong working relationships.
• Collaborate with outside counsel and internal business clients to share best practices, implement risk management strategies, craft negotiation strategy, and follow corporate directives, policies, and procedures.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure contract templates and agreements contain adequate data privacy-related terms and assist with contract negotiations generally.
• Implement and review standardized policies, protocols, and training programs in compliance with data privacy laws.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with company matching
• Generous parental and maternity leave policies
• Technology stipends
• Wellness reimbursement programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree