Description:
Description:About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.
How you will contribute
We are seeking a dynamic Assistant General Counsel to provide legal support for service line commercial matters. Reporting to a senior member of the A&M legal department, this role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with business leaders and corporate teams, advising on key contractual and risk-related issues in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including client engagement agreements, confidentiality agreements, vendor agreements, and ancillary client-related agreements (e.g., IP and technology).
- Identify and analyze legal and risk-related issues in contracts, providing clear, practical recommendations to internal stakeholders across various divisions.
- Collaborate with legal and corporate teams to drive the contracting process, ensuring efficiency and risk mitigation.
- Provide strategic legal guidance to support business objectives while ensuring adherence to applicable laws and company policies.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 3+ years of legal experience; in-house experience is a plus but not required.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in a State Bar (preference for NY).
- Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality work.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to present complex legal issues to senior business executives.
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, with a high level of responsiveness and initiative.
