Senior Corporate Counsel

Kroll; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Competitive salary structure

Job summary

Kroll is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to support its Risk Advisory business in the Americas. You will draft and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, advise leaders, and coordinate with IP, cyber security, and privacy teams.

The role requires US bar admission with 5+ years PQE and a practical, collaborative approach. Hybrid presence in the Dallas area is expected 1–2 days per week.

Qualifications

• US bar admission with 5+ years PQE.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Exposure to technology, cyber security or privacy favorable.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial legal advice to Kroll's Risk Advisory business in the Americas.
• Draft, review, and negotiate client, vendor, product and other related agreements.
• Counsel business and technology leaders and liaise on IP, cyber security and privacy matters.
• Develop precedents and legal processes; conduct legal research as needed.
• Direct outside counsel and build relationships with regional and global teammates.
• Provide training on applicable legal issues to business colleagues.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Kroll is looking for a Senior Corporate Counsel to provide commercial legal support to its Risk Advisory business in the Americas. As a successful counsel in this role, your major responsibilities include preparing and negotiating client, vendor, product and other related agreements; providing counsel to business and technology leaders; and liaising with others team members regarding intellectual property, technology, cyber security and privacy matters.

At Kroll, your work will help deliver clarity to our clients' most complex challenges related to our risk advisory business, including our cyber security service line.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Provide commercial legal advice and support to Kroll's Risk Advisory business in the Americas.
• Consult with business unit stakeholders on client service opportunities, strategic initiatives, and technology projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of product and service contracts, in particular confidentiality agreements, SAAS agreements, data protection agreements, business associate agreements, data licenses, client engagement agreements, master services agreements, and vendor agreements.
• Review, update, and create precedent agreements and legal processes as needed and appropriate.
• Perform legal research in relation to new or newly applicable legislation and on more specific points of law in the region, as needed.
• Direct and interface with outside counsel as needed.
• Build strong relationships with the other lawyers on the team, business unit leadership and with regional and global colleagues.
• Provide training to business colleagues on applicable legal issues.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice law in the United States with a minimum of 5+ years' post qualification experience.
• Solid law firm training and in-house experience with a regional or global technology or technology consulting firm; significant exposure to cyber security-related services an advantage.
• Professional, commercial and solution-oriented approach to problem solving and strong collaborative and team ethic is essential.
• Ability and desire to work both collaboratively and autonomously.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, both written and oral, with the ability to write with precision and clarity.
• Hardworking, with demonstrated ability to work well under pressure while continuing to work in an orderly and organized manner.
• Ability to navigate complex issues and manage risks in an appropriate balance with commercial objectives.

Reporting

• This role will report to the head of Legal, Risk Advisory (Americas).

Office Presence

Hybrid. Due to the highly collaborative nature of the work we do, this role will require presence in our Dallas metro area office 1-2 days per week.

• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.
• Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.
• Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching.

Please note that benefits may vary by region, department and role. We encourage you to speak with your recruiter to learn more about the specific benefits available for your position.

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions - Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients' value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

Kroll is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and recruits people based on merit.