Senior Counsel, Corporate Transactions & Contracts

BDO USA, LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP in Chicago seeks a Senior Counsel to support day-to-day transactional needs, handling engagement letters, master services and other commercial agreements. You will partner with principals and internal clients to craft practical business solutions within the Firm's policies.

The role covers advisory, negotiating client-facing contracts, and contributing to OGC processes, with opportunities in real estate, financing, and potential M&A matters as required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) required.
• Five or more years of broad commercial and corporate legal experience.
• Three or more years' experience with a law firm, Am Law 100 preferred.
• Proven record of professional excellence and achievement as a practicing attorney in good standing.
• Experience supporting various commercial transactions and contracts, including negotiation of client-facing agreements.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, provides advice and negotiates legal matters pertaining to the Firm's client engagement letters and other commercial transactions or relationships.
• Counsels internal clients to minimize legal risk associated with contractual and other business-related matters.
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of, and complies with, the Office of the General Counsel's processes, policies and templates.
• Supports OGC on other matters, including real estate/leasing, financing, general corporate matters and strategic transactions such as M&A.
• Develops competency in additional areas of law as needed by the OGC Transactional Practice.
• Effectively communicates with OGC team members and various other internal and external parties.

Skills

Legal advice

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

BDO USA, LLP in Chicago seeks a Senior Counsel to support day-to-day transactional needs, handling engagement letters, master services and other commercial agreements. You will partner with principals and internal clients to craft practical business solutions within the Firm's policies.

The role covers advisory, negotiating client-facing contracts, and contributing to OGC processes, with opportunities in real estate, financing, and potential M&A matters as required.