Associate Counsel Attorney

CohnReznick; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CohnReznick is seeking a mid-level Associate Counsel Attorney for its Charlotte office. The role involves handling transactions and corporate matters, requiring a Law Degree and 6-12 years of relevant experience. The position is virtual with some travel required.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Flexible work environment

Expanded parental leave

Paid time off for volunteering

Qualifications

• 6-12 years of relevant transactional experience.
• Ability to navigate complex business transactions.

Responsibilities

• Handle transactions and general corporate matters.
• Review and negotiate client and vendor agreements.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Advocacy

Education

Law Degree

Job description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates 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 nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Associate Counsel Attorney to join one of our CohnReznick offices.

This role is virtual but will require periodic (a day or two monthly and then less frequently) travel to our Parsippany, NJ location for training, knowledge and relationship building.

YOUR TEAM.

We are seeking amid-level in-house attorney with experience focused on transactional and general corporate matters.The candidate would ideally have6-12 years of relevant transactional experience. This attorney will report ultimately to our Chief Risk Officer and our General Counsel. Prior in-house accounting/consulting experience strongly preferred.

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 are not limited to:

• Primary responsibility will be to handle transactions and general corporate matters.
• Additional responsibilities will include review and negotiation of varied client and vendor agreements to identify risk considerations and exposures. Interface with and support Partners and employees with respect to client and vendor contracting.
• Ability to balance legal considerations with practical business needs.

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will have:

• Law Degree from ABA accredited school and an active license to practice law.
• Preferred candidate has 6-12 years of relevant experience focused on transactional and general corporate matters at a law firm and/or in-house.
• Ability to navigate and advise on complex business transactions and legal issues and provide straightforward, practical analysis and advice.
• Exceptional advocacy, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work closely and collaboratively with our businesses and 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.

"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 Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

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

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