Staff Attorney, Transactional

BDO USA • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Staff Attorney will support the Firm’s day-to-day transactional legal needs and represent the Firm in a variety of transactional matters. The role provides assistance to principals and other internal clients on 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.

The Staff Attorney reviews, advises on, and negotiates legal matters involving 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. The position is involved in contractual matters throughout the contract lifecycle, from formation through termination, and counsels internal clients to minimize legal risk associated with contracts and other business-related matters. It also contributes to and follows the Office of the General Counsel’s processes, policies, and templates for supporting the Firm’s transactional needs, and communicates with OGC team members and other internal and external parties about matter progress. The role manages multiple contracts and projects in a deadline-driven environment and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree.
• At least three years of experience as a practicing attorney in good standing at a law firm or as an in-house corporate attorney, with a proven record of professional excellence and achievement.
• Member of a Bar in Good Standing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Demonstrated ability to provide substantive or technical legal advice and support to clients.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and bring them to completion effectively.
• Positive client-service attitude.
• Commitment to professional growth and development of skills in new areas of the law.
• Ability to adopt and become proficient with new software and technology implemented by the Firm for OGC use.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills.
• Good judgment and ability to spot issues and summarize key points succinctly.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of information.
• Ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding, deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a variety of contracts, including contracts with clients, vendors, and other third parties.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Review, advise on, and negotiate legal matters related to the Firm’s client engagement letters and other commercial transactions and client relationships, consistent with the Firm’s business decisions, policies, and strategy.
• Participate in contractual matters throughout the entire contract lifecycle, from formation to termination.
• Counsel internal clients to minimize legal risk associated with contractual and other business-related matters.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of, and comply with, the Office of the General Counsel’s processes, policies, and templates supporting the Firm’s transactional needs.
• Communicate with OGC team members and other internal and external parties regarding the progress of matters.
• Manage multiple contracts and projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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