BDO’s Core Purpose is Helping People Thrive Every Day.
Our Core Values reflect how we manage our work, our relationships and ourselves.
As an employee of the firm, you will live true to our Core Values of people first, being exceptional every day in every way, embracing change, feeling empowered through knowledge and choosing accountability.
Our Core Values are the standards by which we conduct ourselves day in and day out, both internally and externally.
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 Staff Attorney 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.
Qualifications
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 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney in good standing at a law firm or as an in-house corporate attorney required
– Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a variety of contracts, including with clients, vendors and other third parties strongly preferred
– 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
License/Certifications:
– Member of a Bar in Good Standing required.
Software:
– Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word required and PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint preferred.
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;
– Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of information;
– Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.