Global Corporate-Counsel
Corporate
New York City | Los Angeles
BigLaw
5+ years
The Role
The firm represents government contractors worldwide in complex, high-stakes litigation by and against the United States government, among competing prime contractors, and between contractors and subcontractors. For more than four decades, they have litigated and navigated virtually every type of government contract dispute, representing defense, healthcare, technology, and telecommunications companies doing business with the government. The firm brings deep insight and deliver practical advice, counsel, and representation to government contractors and bidders across the full spectrum of matters.
Requirements
As a Global Commercial Transactions Counsel, you will be responsible for the primary legal review of the firm’s contracts with outside vendors, providing leadership to the firm’s Contract Review team in order to ensure that each contract executed on behalf of the firm is reviewed for significant legal, risk management, and business issues. A J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school. An active bar membership in New York, Washington D.C., or California, or an ability to apply for membership in 90 days and become an active member within 1 year of hire. A minimum of 5 years relevant legal/law firm experience, including in contract drafting and negotiation. Previous in-house experience.
The Firm
Top 5 Ranked Biglaw; more than 3,000 attorneys in 31 offices around the world, this firm practices in all the major jurisdictions in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, and regularly represents companies doing business in Latin America and Africa. The firm is a global leader in corporate transactions, environmental law, finance matters, litigations and trials, and tax services. Associates enjoy collaborative relationships with partners and even take part in mandatory and confidential “upward” performance review of partners. Training opportunities for associates are plentiful, and associates benefit from assigned and de facto mentors. Attorneys are provided excellent technology and technical support, especially when they’re working remotely. The career outlook for attorneys here is good—promotion to partner is realistic and clearly laid-out, though not a given, and exit opportunities for lateral moves, in-house counsel positions, and government positions abound. $215k-$415k
Recruiter
Amanda Cannon | acannon@cannonlegalsearch.com
Job ID:
144