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Senior Commercial Attorney
Location:
New York, NY
Description:
Practice Area: Corporate - General, Job Type: Attorney, Firm Type: Law Firm, Experience: 7 Years, Job OverviewA distinguished global law firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Attorney to join its in-house global Risk team. This position involves handling complex legal, regulatory, and strategic issues, drafting and negotiating client-facing contracts, and advising partners on contractual requirements. The role is based in New York, NY, and is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented attorney with a strong background in commercial law and the ability to make sound risk-based decisions in a dynamic environment.LocationNew York, NY DutiesWork on a wide range of legal, regulatory, ethical, business, and strategic issues.Draft and negotiate complex client-facing agreements, including those related to data privacy, intellectual property, and technology.Ensure contracts comply with regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and internal policies.Identify and mitigate business and legal risks in client contracts while supporting business goals.Advise partners on client agreements, requirements, and commercial or business-related requests.Manage agreements, templates, external communications, playbooks, and processes.Draft and manage firm responses to client compliance and risk-related audits.Enhance the efficiency and scalability of commercial legal support within the global Risk team.Mentor junior attorneys and collaborate with administrative staff on the global Risk team.Work with business teams such as Finance, Business Development, Information Security, and Diversity, Equity Inclusion.RequirementsJuris Doctor (JD) degree.Minimum of 7+ years of relevant legal experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house. Experience in a general counsel’s office or senior in-house commercial role is a plus.Proven experience in drafting and negotiating contracts.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent client-facing and interpersonal abilities.High attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.Excellent judgment, risk assessment, and problem-solving abilities.Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently with a strong work ethic.EducationJuris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.CertificationsAdmission to the Bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.SkillsContract drafting and negotiationStrong communication and interpersonal skillsProject managementRisk assessment and problem-solvingDetail-oriented and highly accurateCollaboration and teamworkBenefitsExempt from overtime pay eligibilityCommitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion This law firm has offices in Frankfurt, Seoul, New York, Moscow, Rome, Brussels, Abu Dhabi, Beijing, London, Cologne, Sao Paulo, Washington, Buenos Aires and Milan. The firm was established in late 1940s and its practice areas are information technology, metals and mining, sovereign government and international institutions, banking and financial, airlines, aviation and aerospace, energy, manufacturing and industrial services, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, pulp and paper, construction and infrastructure and metals and mining.
Education/experience:
5 To 7 Years
Company:
BCG Attorney Search
Posted:
October 10 on BCG Attorney Search
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