Staff Attorney, Transactional Law Specialist

2 days ago

Bloomington, Illinois, United States BDO Full time

Job Summary:

The Staff Attorney will play a crucial 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 contractual matters, including providing assistance to partners and other internal clients on the Firm's client engagement letters, access letters, non-disclosure agreements, business associate agreements, and other commercial, vendor, and client-facing agreements. The individual in this role may be expected to work with client's counsel and procurement departments in handling contractual dispute resolution. Candidates seeking a non-traditional or flexible work schedule may be considered pursuant to the Firm's flexibility strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • Manages multiple contracts and projects in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Complies with the processes, policies, and templates of the Office of General Counsel (OGC) with respect to their support of transactional matters.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

  • Juris Doctorate (JD) degree, required.

Experience:

The candidate should have the following background and attributes:

  • Proven record of professional excellence and achievement with a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a practicing transactional or corporate attorney in good standing at a law firm or in-house, required.
  • Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a variety of contracts, including with clients, vendors, and other third parties, strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience of excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills working independently or within a team environment, required.
  • Experience working effectively within a demanding, deadline-driven environment, required.

License/Certifications:

  • Member of a Bar in Good Standing, required.

Software:

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, required.
  • Proficient in PowerPoint, 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.
  • Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills.
  • Exercises good judgment.
  • Ability to issue spot and summarize key points succinctly.
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptive.
  • Able to maintain the highly confidential nature of information.

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

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $100,000 - $180,000

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