Staff Attorney — Contracts & Transactions Expert

BDO USA, LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP is seeking a Staff Attorney to support the firm's day-to-day transactional legal needs. The role focuses on representing the firm in client engagement letters, master services agreements, NDAs, data protection agreements, and other commercial agreements with vendors and clients.

The Staff Attorney will advise internal clients, manage multiple contracts through the lifecycle, and collaborate with the Office of the General Counsel to ensure compliance with firm policies and templates.

Qualifications

• JD required.
• Three+ years of experience as a practicing attorney in a law firm or in-house corporate environment.
• Bar in good standing required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on contracts with clients, vendors and third parties.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word; PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate client engagement letters and commercial transactions.
• Advise internal clients to minimize legal risk in contractual matters.
• Oversee contracts across their lifecycle from formation to termination.
• Contribute to OGC processes, templates, and policy adherence.
• Communicate progress with OGC and other stakeholders and manage multiple contracts under deadlines.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Client service

Detail oriented

Team player

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

BDO USA, LLP is seeking a Staff Attorney to support the firm's day-to-day transactional legal needs. The role focuses on representing the firm in client engagement letters, master services agreements, NDAs, data protection agreements, and other commercial agreements with vendors and clients.

The Staff Attorney will advise internal clients, manage multiple contracts through the lifecycle, and collaborate with the Office of the General Counsel to ensure compliance with firm policies and templates.