Associate General Counsel

Company Description

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high‑stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, and clear‑cut analysis. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. With over 100 locations worldwide, we are highly committed to our community of employees and clients, fostering a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.

The Team and Job Summary Our team is committed to delivering outstanding work products and exceptional client service. We are seeking an Associate General Counsel who will advise on general corporate, privacy, and compliance matters. The ideal candidate will be a strong utility player eager to dig in and learn, with experience in a global organization, and proficiency in drafting and negotiating legal agreements.

This role offers growth opportunities as our legal processes expand and the company grows through mergers, acquisitions, and organic growth.

• Draft, negotiate, and review letters of engagement, complex contracts, and related agreements such as Master Services Agreements.
• Work with key internal stakeholders to draft, update, and manage J.S. Held’s templates, policies, and procedures, including corporate compliance, ethics, and privacy.
• Provide legal and regulatory guidance to Business Leaders and other internal stakeholders.
• Play an active role supporting M&A activities, from LOI/IOI through closing and into integration.
• Provide support for litigation, dispute resolution, and other matters as they arise.
• Collaborate with legal and internal teams to strengthen our capabilities and contribute to material matters that empower J.S. Held employees and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate success drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal agreements, letters of engagement, corporate documents, and legal records of compliance.
• Engage, manage, and coordinate with outside counsel when necessary.
• Collaborate on special projects and respond to ad hoc requests as needed.

• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school with 5+ years of legal experience.
• Admitted to and in good standing with a State Bar.
• Strong initiative, work ethic, and desire to be part of a fast‑paced, nimble, and impactful team.
• Ability to enable the business for continued success while balancing legal issues and business risk.
• Strong contractual drafting and negotiating experience required. Government contract experience a plus.
• Experience working in a large, global business with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to support and navigate complex conflict checks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and interact with colleagues at all levels.
• Strong sense of urgency and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Eager to learn, take initiative, and genuinely love the work and the people you collaborate with.
• Professional services experience preferred.
• Foreign language skills a plus.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed.
• Flexible Time Off policy.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) Match.
• Commuter Benefit.

Estimated salary range for this role is $140,000–$170,000, based on skill set, experience, training, location, scope of role, and management responsibility.

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We embrace diversity and are committed to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment. We are greater when we are equal! J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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