Description:
A Leading CPA Firm is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate General Counsel to join our legal team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel / Partner, the Associate General Counsel will play a crucial role in providing legal guidance and support across various areas of our business operations.- Provide timely and strategic legal advice to senior management and colleagues on a wide range of legal matters, including, but not limited to, contracts, privacy, regulatory compliance, licensing, insurance, risk management, client-related matters, ethics, and employment matters.
- Review, draft, and negotiate various contracts and agreements, including, but not limited to, client engagement agreements, vendor contracts, nondisclosure/confidentiality agreements, data processing addenda, leases, and conflict waivers.
- Monitor regulatory developments and changes relevant to the firm's operations, assess their impact, and develop and implement compliance strategies and policies to mitigate legal risks.
- Handle subpoenas for documents and/or deposition or trial testimony.
- Develop and deliver training programs and materials to educate colleagues on legal issues, compliance requirements, and best practices designed to promote a culture of risk management, legal awareness, and accountability within the firm.
- Collaborate with senior management to develop and update firm policies and procedures to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements and promote ethical conduct and integrity.
- Conduct legal risk assessments, provide recommendations to senior management on potential risks and opportunities, and offer proactive solutions to mitigate legal exposure and to enhance business efficiency and effectiveness.
- Navigate legal disputes and litigation matters, including coordinating with external counsel.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the California State Bar and in good standing
- Minimum of 3-6 years of experience practicing law at a mid-sized to large law firm and/or in-house
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, legal research, and decision-making skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with a careful attention to detail and the ability to effectively collaborate with and influence stakeholders at all levels of the firm
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- A respect for, and understanding of, the importance of confidentiality
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as a transactional attorney, either in-house or at a law firm.
- Knowledge of CCPA, GDPR, and related data security regulations.
- Experience representing professional services firms, including familiarity with partnership agreements, engagement agreements, non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements, risk management issues, public accounting regulatory issues, and/or employment law.
- Experience handling subpoenas for documents and/or deposition or trial testimony.
- Experience reviewing and negotiating real estate leases.