Assistant General Counsel

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Flexible spending and savings accounts

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Vacation days

Personal days

Sick time

Federal holidays

Parental leave

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal seeks an Assistant General Counsel to support service line commercial matters in our Tampa, FL office. You will report to a senior member of the A&M legal department, advising on contracts and risk in a fast-paced environment.

You will draft, review, and negotiate client engagements, confidentiality, vendor, and ancillary agreements, identify risk, and collaborate with corporate teams to drive the contracting process while aligning with laws and company policies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal experience; in-house a plus but not required.
• JD from an accredited law school and active state bar membership.
• Preference for NY bar status.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts including client engagements and vendor agreements.
• Identify and analyze legal and risk issues in contracts with practical recommendations.
• Collaborate with legal and corporate teams to drive contracting and risk mitigation.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to support business objectives and compliant operations.

Skills

Prioritization

Communication

Organization

Proactive mindset

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

State Bar admission (NY preferred)

Job description

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

How you will contribute

We are seeking a dynamic Assistant General Counsel to provide legal support for service line commercial matters. Reporting to a senior member of the A&M legal department, this role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with business leaders and corporate teams, advising on key contractual and risk-related issues in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including client engagement agreements, confidentiality agreements, vendor agreements, and ancillary client-related agreements (e.g., IP and technology).
• Identify and analyze legal and risk-related issues in contracts, providing clear, practical recommendations to internal stakeholders across various divisions.
• Collaborate with legal and corporate teams to drive the contracting process, ensuring efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to support business objectives while ensuring adherence to applicable laws and company policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of legal experience; in-house experience is a plus but not required.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in a State Bar (preference for NY).

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality work.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to present complex legal issues to senior business executives.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, with a high level of responsiveness and initiative.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy‑two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.

Thesalaryrange is $150,000-$180,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.