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Assistant General Counsel

Position Summary

The Assistant General Counsel is responsible for providing contract review, counsel to and collaboration with executives and management, business negotiations, and research. The role would also provide counsel on privacy matters or corporate governance matters depending on the candidate’s expertise. This is a full-time position ideally located in a U.S. location where Spencer Stuart has an office. Other locations may be considered. Regardless of location, the role will be primarily remote, though there will be some required or strongly encouraged in office days.

Relationships

Reports to:

General Counsel, North America

Other Key Relationships:

Legal Department, Human Resources, Spencer Stuart Consultants and External Clients

Responsibilities

Prepares, reviews, and negotiates commercial contracts (e.g., service agreements and confidentiality agreements) and advises on client and/or third-party arrangements
Supports clients on a wide variety of contract related legal issues in collaboration with or under the direction of Regional General Counsels
Advises on legal issues involving potential legal, professional, or reputational risks to the Firm
Collaborates with team members to develop more effective and efficient ways to review and negotiate complex agreements or address new issues (e.g., master consulting agreements)
Develops and maintains standard form contracts and related documents
Maintains databases for legal compliance matters, including a system to track whether contracts have been executed, with a reminder system for any required follow up
Works with other members of the Department on projects in support of broader initiatives
Provides back up to other attorneys on contract-related and other responsibilities
Proactively seeks to develop and leverage expertise in legal subject areas
Helps develop and provide coaching and support to Contracts Specialists and Law Clerks, as required

Ideal Candidate

Experience Required

Licensed attorney and a member in good standing of a state bar
3 to 5 years’ legal experience in-house or at a law firm
Strong verbal and written English communication skills including negotiation skills. Additional language skills are a plus
Prior contract drafting experience. Experience with consulting or professional service agreements is preferred
Experience with privacy law or corporate governance is preferred

Values Required

Professional demeanor and ability to work and communicate at all levels within the organization.
Ability to operate in a thorough, detail-oriented and accurate manner under tight deadlines
Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders
Ability to prioritize workload and manage time effectively
Team player that can also work on their own initiative
Excellent problem-solving skills that can be applied pragmatically to various business situations

Spencer Stuart is a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to non-discrimination without regard to actual or perceived race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

All Spencer Stuart employees in the US must be vaccinated against COVID-19. We will provide reasonable accommodations for medical, disability or religious reasons or other legally required exemptions.

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Hybrid, based in Chicago, IL

DATE POSTED

June 9, 2023