Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to play a pivotal role in the firm's global expansion initiatives, oversee international commercial contracts, handle general corporate transactional matters, and ensure compliance with legal and corporate governance standards.
Duties:
- Assist in developing strategies for the Firm’s global expansion initiatives, including lateral hires, mergers, and acquisitions, opening new offices, or entering into joint ventures.
- Draft, review, and negotiate client and vendor contracts and commercial leases, leading international commercial contract matters.
- Handle general corporate transactional matters, including complex MSAs, RFPs, and NDAs.
- Respond to client compliance requests and vendor inquiries regarding third-party contractual and compliance obligations.
- Attend key governance functions and participate in ad hoc projects such as future new office openings.
Requirements:
- JD is required with an active US Bar license.
- Dual qualification in an additional EU location is ideal.
- 4-8 years of experience with high-volume international commercial contracts and transactional M&A work is essential.
- Experience practicing at a large or mid-sized law firm, preferably with a substantial global practice supporting clients with cross-border legal issues.
- Entrepreneurial quickness balanced with professional insight.
- Familiarity with laws and regulations relevant to client onboarding.
Skills:
- Excellent time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work product.
- Superior interpersonal, relationship management, and communication skills.
- Understanding of cultural differences and ways of working.
- Gravitas, credibility, and self-confidence are balanced with collaboration.
- Strong professional pride, work ethic, commitment to diversity, and respect for others.
- Superior writing and oral communication skills, with the ability to adapt style and format while maintaining substance for the audience.
Education & Certifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
- Active US Bar license.
Location: Phoenix, AZ
