Contracts & Transactions Attorney

BDO USA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking a Staff Attorney to support the Firm’s day‑to‑day transactional needs. You will help with client engagement letters, master services agreements, data protection and non‑disclosure agreements, and other commercial contracts across client and vendor relationships.

The role emphasizes contract lifecycle management, risk minimization, and collaboration with the Office of the General Counsel to implement templates and processes.

Qualifications

• JD required with bar admission in good standing.
• Minimum of 3+ years as a practicing attorney at a law firm or in-house.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Review, advise, and negotiate client engagement letters and commercial agreements.
• Oversee contracts throughout lifecycle from formation to termination.
• Counsel internal clients to minimize legal risk in business matters.
• Contribute to OGC processes, templates, and policies for transactional support.
• Communicate progress with OGC and other parties; manage multiple contracts.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Client relations

Risk assessment

Legal research

Document management

Project management

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

BDO USA is seeking a Staff Attorney to support the Firm’s day‑to‑day transactional needs. You will help with client engagement letters, master services agreements, data protection and non‑disclosure agreements, and other commercial contracts across client and vendor relationships.

The role emphasizes contract lifecycle management, risk minimization, and collaboration with the Office of the General Counsel to implement templates and processes.