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.