Associate General Counsel
Guidehouse
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $135,000 - $225,000 per year
About the role
- Responsible for all aspects of commercial contract negotiations with clients and vendors, and management of legal agreements.
- Support internal Guidehouse consultants with RFP submissions, contract review and management, contract negotiation and support throughout the engagement cycle.
- Assist the Deputy General Counsel and other attorneys in the Office of General Counsel to support the business team with contract drafting and negotiation.
- Project manage commercial contract negotiations, renewals, and amendments with current and prospective clients, including redlining agreements, negotiating terms via conference call with clients and their counsel, and synthesizing recommendations to company leadership for decision making purposes.
- Collaborate with other members of the Office of the General Counsel, Contracts Management teams, and outside legal counsel to advance and finalize agreements with clients, track contract compliance and working with business leaders if engagement issues arise.
- Manage all aspects of RFP submissions including answering client questionnaires, gathering necessary documentation with the business teams for timely submission.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate Degree with 5+ years of relevant corporate law and contract negotiation experience
- A demonstrated ability to recognize and weigh business and legal risks, think strategically and advance practical solutions.
- Superior drafting skills, especially the ability to draft contract language that is clear, concise, and easily understood.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
contract negotiationcontract draftingRFP managementlegal agreement managementredlining agreementscontract compliance trackingbusiness risk assessmentstrategic thinkingdocument preparation
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingdecision makingattention to detail
Certifications
Juris Doctorate Degree