Our client, an AmLaw 200 law firm, is seeking a mid-level associate (three (3) to six (6) years' experience) to join their Business Group in any of their offices. Remote is also an option.
The ideal candidate will possess a mix of in-house and private practice experience (at a top national or international law firm) advising on a wide range of complex commercial and technology transactions as well as an interest and/or experience in ecommerce, supply chain and logistics, software, and international investments. The successful candidate should have experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including, manufacturing agreements, sales agreements, procurement agreements (supply chain and software), distribution agreements, outsourcing agreements, software licenses and implementation agreements, cloud services agreements (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, etc.), IT services agreements, omnichannel ecommerce agreements, payment processing and merchant services agreements, complex international investments, strategic alliances, and joint ventures.
In this position you will:
- Structure, draft, review, revise, and negotiate complex commercial agreements
- Provide ongoing commercial and legal advisory support across multiple areas and industries, including consumer and industrial goods, ecommerce, supply chain, logistics, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance
- Serve as outside general counsel to regional, national, and multi-national businesses
- Advise clients on a wide variety of strategic transactions and commercial matters and resolve issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.
- Have opportunities for advancement in a collegial environment
- Receive training opportunities with growing levels of responsibility
- Collaborate with talented and team-oriented attorneys across practice groups and across offices
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a mix of private practice and in-house experience
- Working knowledge and experience in ecommerce, supply chain and logistics, software, technology, and international investments
- Excel in a team environment
- Be highly motivated and a self-starter
- Be able to work independently and contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
- Demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations and comfort operating in “grey areas”
- Be flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Demonstrate a keen interest in developing and implementing relationship-building skills both internally and externally
- Have prior experiences that prepare them to work with attorneys, staff and clients from cultures and backgrounds different from their own
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Have excellent law school credentials and references
Pay range and compensation package:
- Competitive salaries (New York salary range is $250,000 to $350,000)
- One-on-One Career coaching and outstanding professional development opportunities and support
- Quality benefits programs including an annual stipend to support attorneys' interests and hobbies outside of the workplace
- Workplace flexibility and remote work opportunity
Please include: a resume listing all significant and relevant experiences, and a law school transcript.