Associate Manager

CohnReznick; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible work environment

Parental leave

Learning & development

Volunteer time off

Job summary

CohnReznick in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Associate Manager to join the PMT team. The role will support our Advisory Legal Department with review of client and vendor agreements, NDAs, BAAs, DPA, and related documents to identify risk and provide practical guidance.

The ideal candidate holds a law degree, 8-12 years of relevant experience, and has prior experience supporting a US-based professional services firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in law from a BCI-recognized college/university.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to advise on complex legal issues with practical business insight.

Responsibilities

• Review client and vendor agreements, including NDAs, BAAs, and DPAs to identify risk.
• Interface with the Advisory LLC Legal Department to support matter handling.
• Balance legal considerations with practical business needs and assist with subpoenas or litigation support as needed.

Skills

Advocacy

Negotiation

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Law degree (BA/LLB/LLM)

Tools

Contract management platforms

Job description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the world’s top professional services firms, and in support of our global workforce strategy, we’re growing our operations in India! We create rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices worldwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for an Associate Manager to join thePMTteam inHyderabadoffice.
CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 2 days a week for purposes of team building and anticipated assistance and supervision for a junior attorney.

YOUR TEAM.

T his position will support our Advisory team. This role involves attorney providing review of non-disclosure agreements, marketing agreements, business associate agreements, data processing agreements, requests for proposals (including government solicitations for services), certificates of insurance and client questionnaires, and provide assistance with subpoenas.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.

We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• The successful candidate will be hired by CohnReznick Professional Services Private Limited to assist CohnReznick Advisory LLC’s fast-paced Legal Department located in the US with review of client and vendor agreements, including master service and engagement agreements, non disclosure agreements, business associate agreements and data processing agreements to identify risk considerations and exposures.
• Interface with and support members of the CohnReznick Advisory LLC Legal Department in handling such matters.
• Ability to balance legal considerations with practical business needs.
• Assist with Legal Department projects, including subpoenas, and potential litigation or M&A support depending on experience.

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will have:

• A successful Bachelors or master’s in law from a BCI recognized college/ University.
• Preferred candidate has 8-12 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience providing legal support to a US-based professional services firm and understanding/experience of US legal concepts strongly preferred. Law firm or in-house experience preferred.
• Ability to navigate and advise on complex legal issues and provide straightforward, practical analysis and advice.
• Exceptional advocacy, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work closely and collaboratively with our CohnReznick Advisory LLC Legal team.
• Highly organized, self-motivated and self-directed. Candidate needs to be able to work efficiently, with varying degrees of supervision, and manage projects with competing deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work with technology platforms such as contract management platforms to support legal and contracting operations a plus.
  

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.