Commercial Counsel (Connecticut)

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, the Commercial Counsel will provide top-notch service and innovative support to various departments within the Firm, including but not limited to business development (National Markets & Sales), finance, and talent management efforts. This position offers a unique opportunity for an energized, self-starter with critical thinking abilities to grow with our business and solidify the necessary systems and solutions for continued success.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Support National Markets & Sales Team (NMST) in drafting contracts and negotiations.

• MSA, PO/SOW, Engagement Letters.

• Support National Events and other operational areas with vendor contracts and related materials.

• Become well-versed in related technology to support contract creation including Contract Lifecycle Management tools.

• Serve as key contact point and source of guidance for contract advice and management:

• Maintain a current in-depth knowledge with respect to contract law.

• Draft and/or review client contracts (e.g., Master Services Agreements, Project Orders/Statements of Work, and Engagement Letters) and vendor contracts (e.g., event contracts, technology licenses, leases, etc.), and identify and recommend solutions for any issues that carry potential exposure to the Firm.

• Participate in client or vendor contract negotiation.

• Proactively identify and recommend remediation for areas that present legal risk to the Firm.

• Provide critical direction regarding governance, administrative and compliance objectives:

• Research and provide guidance regarding a wide variety of compliance matters that arise in connection

• with the Firm’s evolving business.

• Advise regarding entity governance matters.

• Maintain a current in-depth knowledge with respect to applicable business and professional licensing laws and regulations.

• Support privacy compliance efforts Firmwide.

• Awareness of immigration law compliance and organization:

• Work alongside outside counsel, Siegfried colleagues, and other experts to support compliance with immigration laws and reporting on immigration activity among employees, if requested.

• Perform all other duties as assigned, including legal advice and support in employment law.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but will engage in mentoring and coaching others including Legal Assistant(s).

Required Qualifications

• At least 2-5 years of relevant professional experience in a law firm or in-house or a combination thereof

• Admitted in good standing to a State Bar

• Juris Doctor degree

• Self-starter with a proven ability to take ownership of and prioritize workload and perform multiple tasks under pressure

• Experience with or proficient in CLM technology

• Advanced proficiency in Word, and other core business applications (Workday a plus).

• Team player with excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work 9-10 hours per day (or an average of 48 to 50 hours per week) consistently throughout the year.

• Availability to work nights and weekends, as needed

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of time, including multi-day, overnight travel to various domestic locations

• Creativity, attention-to-detail, and passion for organization

• Excellent communications skills (oral and written)

• Confidence to continually push yourself outside of your comfort zone

• Thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with a high-energy level

• Ability to quickly build and develop professional relationships

• Demonstrated strong work ethic

• Honest, trustworthy, and respectful

• Enthusiastic with a strong commitment to exceeding expectations and client service.

• High degrees of professionalism and integrity, including the ability and willingness to handle sensitive and confidential matters

• Flexibility, curiosity, and openness to work on a variety of tasks

• Ability to make an immediate impact and provide value-added service to the Firm

• Team player with a strong desire to participate in the overall growth of the Firm

• Strong mental agility, able to quickly change direction and adapt

• Ability to work independently

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

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