Junior Counsel

CohnReznick Philippines, Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible work environment

Expanded parental leave

Extensive learning & development

Paid time off to volunteer

Job summary

CohnReznick Philippines, Inc. is seeking a Junior Counsel to join the Philippines office to support the US-based CohnReznick Advisory LLC Legal Department.

The role involves reviewing non-disclosure agreements, marketing and master services agreements, data processing agreements, and client questionnaires, with a focus on balancing legal concerns with practical business needs. The position is hybrid, with in-office presence expected about 2 days per week.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a legal role preferred.
• Prior experience supporting a US-based professional services firm is preferred.
• Active license to practice law in the Philippines is required.

Responsibilities

• Review non-disclosure agreements, marketing agreements, business associate agreements, data processing agreements, and client questionnaires.
• Assist with subpoenas and master services agreements.
• Interface with CohnReznick Advisory LLC Legal Department in handling matters.
• Assist with the firm’s contract management system projects.

Skills

US legal concepts

Contract review

Legal research

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (Philippines)

Tools

Contract mgmt system

Job description

Job Description:

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 the Philippines through our wholly owned affiliate, CohnReznick Philippines. We create rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Junior Counsel to join the team in our Philippines office to support the CohnReznick Advisory LLC Legal Department located in the US.

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.

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.

• generous PTO
• a flexible work environment
• expanded parental leave
• extensive learning & development
• even paid time off for employees to volunteer

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• The successful candidate will be hired by CohnReznick Philippines, Inc. to assist CohnReznick Advisory LLC’s fast-paced Legal Department located in the US with 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. The successful candidate will also be able to assist with client and vendor agreements, including master services agreements.
• 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 assistance and management of the firm’s contract management system.

Your Experience.

The successful candidate will have:

• Preferred candidate has 3-5 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.
• Law degree (juris doctor) from a Philippines accredited law school. Active license to practice law in Philippines required.
• 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.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the job holder. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time and with or without notice.

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 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.

For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] . Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

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