Corporate Counsel

Baker Tilly; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 132,020 - 200,240; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a licensed attorney with at least 3 years of experience in a law firm or in-house setting to draft, negotiate and review commercial agreements. The role involves leading contract lifecycle matters, collaborating with risk management and leadership, and supporting policy development while traveling up to 10%.

State-of-the-art compliance knowledge and proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel are essential to drive cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required.
• At least 3 years of law firm or in-house corporate experience.
• Ability to work in a demanding, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience with information privacy laws (HIPAA, PHI, BAA) preferred.
• Knowledge of employment law is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and review commercial transactions, contracts and agreements; provide counsel on interpretation and dispute resolution.
• Manage multiple contracts and projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Collaborate with risk management, business leadership and external vendors/counsel on projects related to process improvements and policy development.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Contract management

Legal drafting

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast to coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.

Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and review commercial transactions, contracts and agreements; providing counsel regarding interpretation of active contracts, and handling contractual dispute resolution. Significant involvement in contractual matters throughout entire contract lifecycle, from formation to termination, for agreements pertaining to diverse subjects
• Manage multiple contracts and projects in a deadline driven environment
• Work with the legal and risk management department and business leadership to assist/lead on a variety of projects related to process improvements, risk mitigation and legal policy development
• Collaborate with external vendors and legal counsel as necessary

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required
• At least 3 years of experience in a law firm (preferably Am Law 100 firm) or as an in house corporate attorney
• Ability to work effectively within a demanding, deadline-driven environment
• Experience with information privacy laws, HIPPA, PHI, BAA and related agreements and information privacy laws preferred
• Knowledge of employment law a plus
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required
• Project Management experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently or as a member of a team required
• Travel up to 10%

The national pay rate range for this job position is $132,020 to $200,240. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

The pay rate in California is: $134,960-$177,120