Associate General Counsel

Job Family:

Legal Counsel

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

None

What you will do:

The Associate General Counsel is responsible for all aspects of commercial contract negotiations with client and vendors, and management of legal agreements. The Associate General Counsel will be a part of the Office of the General Counsel legal team and support internal Guidehouse consultants with RFP submissions, contract review and management, contract negotiation and support throughout the engagement cycle.

• Assist the Deputy General Counsel and other attorneys in the Office of General Counsel to support the business team with contract drafting and negotiation.

• Project manage commercial contract negotiations, renewals, and amendments with current and prospective clients, including redlining agreements, negotiating terms via conference call with clients and their counsel, and synthesizing recommendations to company leadership for decision making purposes.

• Collaborate with other members of the Office of the General Counsel, Contracts Management teams, and outside legal counsel to advance and finalize agreements with clients, track contract compliance and working with business leaders if engagement issues arise.

• Manage all aspect of RFP submissions including answering client questionnaires, gathering necessary documentation with the business teams for timely submission, registering with various state and local procurement portals as necessary, identifying and remediating potential areas of project risk and escalating as appropriate.

• Partner with business leaders to create mutual solutions for legal agreements that meet the needs of the client while minimizing risk to the Company.

• Review and negotiate client and vendor Master Services Agreements, Single Project Agreements, Business Associate Agreements, IT License Agreements, SAAS Agreements, Data Use Agreements, Subcontractor Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements.

• Assist in general compliance and governance issues as needed.

• This role is hybrid with an expectation of coming in one to two days per week in the office.

What You Will Need:

• Juris Doctorate Degree with 5+ years of relevant corporate law and contract negotiation experience

• A demonstrated ability to recognize and weigh business and legal risks, think strategically and advance practical solutions.

• Superior drafting skills, especially the ability to draft contract language that is clear, concise, and easily understood.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Prior in-house experience.

• State and Local Government contracting background.

• Proven ability to distinguish business decisions from legal decisions, and clearly communicate to business leaders.

• Extremely organized and self-motivated, possessing a strong attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to work on a cross functional team to execute on objectives through influence and personal skills.

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deliverables and deadlines.

• Proven ability to partner with internal clients to drive on timely completion of deliverables.

The annual salary range for this position is $135,000.00-$225,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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