Assistant Counsel

The Opportunity:

 

The individual in this position is responsible for providing a wide range of support to the ACA Group Legal Department on a variety of legal matters. The individual in this position is also responsible for preserving ACA’s reputation for integrity and providing timely, pragmatic legal and business solutions that support ACA in an effective and compliant manner.

 

What you’ll do:

• Assist with drafting and reviewing a broad range of contracts to support ACA business functions, including client and non-disclosure agreements, as well as vendor, licensing and other commercial contracts
• Assist with drafting and revising templates and forms as ACA’s business and service offerings evolve over time
• Work closely with senior attorneys and the contracts manager in ACA’s Legal Department to support the Legal Department on a variety of day-to-day matters
• Assist with researching unique legal issues impacting ACA and offer appropriate, business-oriented solutions
• Assist with tracking legal department matters and files
• Perform ad-hoc work/special projects as necessary to support ACA on various client and internal initiatives

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Juris doctor degree required, licensed in at least one jurisdiction
• Licensed in at least one jurisdiction

Skills and attributes for success:

• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing employee needs
• Demonstrated professional integrity
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, small-team environment
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues
• Highly motivated and goal oriented; proactive in one’s own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks
• Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high-quality standards and customer service focus
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• One years’ prior experience in a law firm setting or in-house
• Experience drafting, review, and negotiation skills preferred
• Experience in a combination of corporate, securities, transactional and/or investment management matters preferred

What working at ACA offers:

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our