Assistant General Counsel – Contracts & Risk

Alvarez & Marsal; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement plan

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in New York, NY seeks an Assistant General Counsel to provide hands-on legal support for service line commercial matters. You will draft, review, and negotiate client engagements and vendor contracts, assess risks, and advise senior business leaders on strategic contracting decisions.

The role reports to a senior member of the legal department and requires strong communication, multitasking, and issue‑spotting skills in a fast‑paced environment. NY bar eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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).

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.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal drafting

Risk analysis

Stakeholder communication

Contract management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal in New York, NY seeks an Assistant General Counsel to provide hands-on legal support for service line commercial matters. You will draft, review, and negotiate client engagements and vendor contracts, assess risks, and advise senior business leaders on strategic contracting decisions.

The role reports to a senior member of the legal department and requires strong communication, multitasking, and issue‑spotting skills in a fast‑paced environment. NY bar eligibility is preferred.