The Staff Attorney will play an important role in supporting the Firm’s day-to-day transactional legal needs. This position focuses on representing the Firm in connection with a variety of transactional matters, including providing assistance to principals and other internal clients on the Firm’s 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.
Job Duties:
• Reviews, provides advice, and negotiates legal matters pertaining to 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
• Has significant involvement in contractual matters throughout the entire contract lifecycle, from formation to termination
• Counsels internal clients to minimize legal risk associated with contractual and other business-related matters
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of, and complies with, the Office of the General Counsel’s processes, policies and templates with respect to support of the Firm’s transactional needs
• Effectively communicates with OGC team members and various other internal and external parties with regard to the progress of matters Manages multiple contracts and projects in a deadline driven environment
• Performs other related duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities
• N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree, required
Experience:
• Proven record of professional excellence and achievement with three (3) years or more years of experience as a practicing attorney in good standing at a law firm or as an in-house corporate attorney, required
• Demonstrated record of excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or as a team member, required
• Experience working effectively within a demanding, deadline-driven environment, required
• Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a variety of contracts, including with clients, vendors and other third parties, preferred
License/Certifications:
• Member of a Bar in Good Standing, required
Software:
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word required
• Proficiency withPowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint, preferred
Language:
• N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Demonstrated record of providing substantive/technical legal advice and support to clients
• Strong project management skills, including ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively to completion
• Positive client-service attitude
• Commited to professional growth and development of skills in new areas of the law
• Adopts and becomes proficient on 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
• Exercises good judgment
• Spots issues and summarize key points succinctly
• Is flexible and adaptive
• Maintains the highly confidential nature of information
• Works effectively both independently and within a team environment
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $100,000 - $180,000
Maryland Range: $100,000 - $180,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $100,000 - $180,000
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.
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At BDO, our success is measured by what we achieve together. As a leading provider of audit, tax, and advisory services, we put people first cultivating a conscious, caring corporate culture that empowers our professionals and clients to thrive. Our commitment to excellence drives us to deliver innovative solutions, actionable insights, and trusted guidance for middle market businesses and global organizations.
We help clients navigate complex financial, regulatory, and operational challenges, unlocking growth and value at every stage. By fostering a collaborative environment, we support the development of our people, the success of our clients, and the betterment of our communities. BDO’s insight-driven perspectives and tailored assurance, tax, and consulting services enable companies to move beyond business as usual—achieving exceptional outcomes.
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