Associate Counsel Attorney - Chicago

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation's top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do · CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performanc ...

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As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation's top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do

CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients' unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Associate Counsel Attorney specializing in licensing and technology to join one of our CohnReznick offices.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm where most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are expected to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.

The team will travel occasionally (a day or two bi-monthly) to our Parsippany, NJ location for training, knowledge and relationship building. 

YOUR TEAM.

We are seeking an in-house attorney with licensing and tech agreement experience. The candidate would ideally have 5-12 years of relevant experience. This attorney will report to our General Counsel and to our Chief Risk and Legal Officer. Prior in-house accounting/consulting firm experience strongly preferred.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we're united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it's working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your "why" at the firm.

We believe it's important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

 YOUR ROLE.   

Responsibilities include but not limited to:  

• Drafting/negotiating license agreements, cyber and technology agreements (including software agreements, licensing/sub-licensing agreements, partner/reseller agreements, SaaS agreements, subscription agreements, data privacy and security agreement and other technology-related contracts).
• Review and negotiate varied client and vendor agreements to identify risk considerations and exposures.
• Interface with and support Partners and employees as well as clients, vendors and third parties.
• Ability to balance legal considerations with practical business needs and exhibit critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle a limited number of copyright and trademark issues a plus.
• Assist with confidentiality, data privacy and security issues including responding to vendor questionnaires and reviewing and negotiating data access/ sharing agreements and data protection agreements.

YOUR EXPERIENCE.   

The successful candidate will have:  

• Preferred candidate has 5-12 years of relevant experience.
• Law firm experience preferred.
• Successful candidate should have professional service firm experience supporting client-service teams.
• Juris doctor degree with active license to practice required.
• Ability to navigate and advise on complex legal issues and provide straightforward, practical analysis and advice.
• Exceptional advocacy, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work closely and collaboratively with our businesses and Legal team.
• Highly organized, self-motivated and self-directed. Candidate needs to be able to work efficiently, with varying degrees of supervision, and manage projects with competing deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Tech-savvy. You stay current on emerging technology and actively seek to learn more about them and their impact on businesses.

In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards.

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

In Illinois, the salary range for a Associate Counsel Attorney is $150,000 to $250,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, to name a few. To learn more about life at CohnReznick, visit Life at Life at CohnReznick

"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.  For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

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CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. 

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