Jobs
>
Chicago

    Staff Attorney, Transactional - Chicago, United States - BDO

    BDO
    BDO Chicago, United States

    3 weeks ago

    Default job background
    Full time
    Description

    Job Summary:
    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 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.


    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
    • Have 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

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    • N/A

    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
  • Gensburg Calandriello & Kanter, P.C.

    Associate Transactional Attorney

    1 week ago

    Gensburg Calandriello & Kanter, P.C. Chicago, United States

    Chicago Law Firm looking for motivated associate with 2-6 years' experience as an attorney handling state and federal tax controversy matters, estate planning, general business law and transactional matters. Our law firm currently has 11 attorneys. Direct client contact available ...

  • Miner, Barnhill & Galland

    Transactional Associate Attorney

    2 weeks ago

    Miner, Barnhill & Galland Chicago, United States

    Miner, Barnhill & Galland, P.C. (MBG) seeks to hire an experienced associate attorney for its transactional practice in the Chicago, Illinois office. MBG is nationally known for representing non-profit organizations in transactional matters, many of which are focused on empowerin ...

  • BDO

    Staff Attorney, Transactional

    1 day ago

    BDO Chicago, United States

    **Job Summary**: · **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 stra ...

  • Jobot

    Transactional Attorney

    6 days ago

    Jobot Chicago, IL, United States

    A finance and business law firm in Chicago is seeking a Transactional Attorney to join its growing team This Jobot Job is hosted by: Erika Teer · Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume. · Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year A b ...

  • HUB International

    Transactional Attorney

    2 days ago

    HUB International Chicago, United States

    ABOUT US · At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our ...

  • Jobot

    Transactional Attorney

    3 days ago

    Jobot Chicago, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionA finance and business law firm in Chicago is seeking a Transactional Attorney to join its growing team · This Jobot Job is hosted by: Brandi Tipton · Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" buttonand sending us your resume. · Sa ...

  • Miner, Barnhill & Galland, P.C.

    Transactional Associate Attorney

    1 week ago

    Miner, Barnhill & Galland, P.C. Chicago, United States

    Miner, Barnhill & Galland, P.C. (MBG) seeks to hire an experienced associate attorney for its transactional practice in the Chicago, Illinois office. MBG is nationally known for representing non-profit organizations in transactional matters, many of which are focused on empowerin ...

  • Gensburg Calandriello & Kanter, P.C.

    Associate Transactional Attorney

    1 week ago

    Gensburg Calandriello & Kanter, P.C. Chicago, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionChicago Law Firm looking for a motivated associate with 2-6 years' experience as an attorney handling state and federal tax controversy matters, estate planning, general business law and transactional matters. Direct client contact available with ...

  • Airdo Werwas, LLC

    Corporate/Transactional Attorney

    2 weeks ago

    Airdo Werwas, LLC Chicago, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionJob Description · Growing Loop law firm seeks an experienced corporate/transactional associate to join our dynamic national practice. Our firm handles a broad range of complex matters in a variety of areas, including nonprofit and local government ...

  • McCormack Schreiber Legal Search

    Healthcare Transactional Associate Attorney

    2 weeks ago

    McCormack Schreiber Legal Search Chicago, United States

    About the Position: · Our client, a highly-regarded Am Law 50 firm, has an immediate need for a healthcare transactional lawyer to join its nationally recognized practice as a mid/senior-level associate. The healthcare group at this firm is top-tier, and the firm was recently nam ...

  • McCormack Schreiber Legal Search Inc.

    Healthcare Transactional Associate Attorney

    3 weeks ago

    McCormack Schreiber Legal Search Inc. Chicago, United States

    About the Position: · Our client, a highly-regarded Am Law 50 firm, has an immediate need for a healthcare transactional lawyer to join its nationally recognized practice as a mid/senior-level associate. The healthcare group at this firm is top-tier, and the firm was recently na ...

  • Related Companies

    Real Estate Transactional Attorney

    1 week ago

    Related Companies Chicago, United States

    Responsibilities · Related Midwest is looking for a highly-qualified Real Estate Transactional Attorney who will be responsible for commercial real estate transactional work across development projects in Chicago. This position will be based onsite in our Chicago office and will ...

  • Law Firm

    Transactional Attorney

    2 weeks ago

    Law Firm Orland Park, United States

    We are seeking a skilled Transactional Attorney to join the team in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transactional law, with experience in handling a variety of business transactions, real estate and estate planning transactions, contracts, negoti ...

  • LHH Recruitment Solutions

    Chicago- Contract Commercial Transactions Attorney

    2 weeks ago

    LHH Recruitment Solutions Chicago, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionLHH is frequently contacted by in house legal departments and procurement teams looking for attorneys to support a myriad of business operational needs in addition to projects. Often, these require our candidates to handle a backlog of documents t ...

  • LHH Recruitment Solutions

    Chicago- Contract Technology Transactions Attorney

    2 weeks ago

    LHH Recruitment Solutions Chicago, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionLHH is regularly tasked by our clients to find experienced Technology Attorneys for project related work from time to time. To be proactive we are reaching out to the Chicago legal market to connect with talented Attorneys who have the necessary a ...

  • HomeLight

    Escrow Closer, Il

    1 week ago

    HomeLight Chicago, United States

    **Who We Are** · We're building the future of real estate — today. · HomeLight is the essential technology platform used by hundreds of thousands of homebuyers and sellers to partner with top real estate agents and win at any step of the real estate journey, whether that's findin ...

  • Gould & Ratner LLP

    Corporate Paralegal

    2 weeks ago

    Gould & Ratner LLP Chicago, United States

    **Essential Duties and Responsibilities**: · - Maintain, input and manage the Athenian corporate entity software program. · - Support Corporate Transparency Act reviews and eventually provide additional support for the corporate maintenance program · - Provide transactional suppo ...

  • Sidley Austin LLP

    Billing Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Sidley Austin LLP Chicago, United States

    Summary: · The Billing Specialist assists attorneys with the preparation of bills for clients, ensuring that the client bills are processed timely and in accordance with the client agreement. The Billing Specialist answers billing questions and researches billing related issues, ...

  • Vedder Price P.C.

    Collections Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Vedder Price P.C. Chicago, United States

    **As the Collections Manager, your duties will include but not be limited to**: · - Work closely with attorneys on past-due balances and contact clients as requested. · - Generate client account statements in accordance with Firm protocol. · - Routinely update collections activit ...

  • Kirkland and Ellis

    Bar Admissions Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Kirkland and Ellis Chicago, United States

    **About Kirkland & Ellis** · At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we ...