Commercial Counsel (Washington D.C.)

Overview

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Reporting to the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, the Commercial Counsel will provide top-notch service and innovative support to various departments within the Firm, including but not limited to business development (National Markets & Sales), finance, and talent management efforts. This position offers a unique opportunity for an energized, self-starter with critical thinking abilities to grow with our business and solidify the necessary systems and solutions for continued success.

Responsibilities

• Support National Markets & Sales Team (NMST) in drafting contracts and negotiations.
• Prepare and manage documents such as MSA, PO / SOW, and Engagement Letters.
• Support National Events and other operational areas with vendor contracts and related materials.
• Become well-versed in related technology to support contract creation, including Contract Lifecycle Management tools.
• Serve as key contact point and source of guidance for contract advice and management : maintain a current in-depth knowledge of contract law.
• Draft and / or review client contracts (e.g., Master Services Agreements, Project Orders / Statements of Work, Engagement Letters) and vendor contracts (e.g., event contracts, technology licenses, leases, etc.), and identify and recommend solutions for issues with potential exposure to the Firm.
• Participate in client or vendor contract negotiation.
• Proactively identify and recommend remediation for areas that present legal risk to the Firm.
• Provide critical direction regarding governance, administration and compliance objectives; research and provide guidance on a wide variety of compliance matters arising in connection with the Firm’s evolving business.
• Advise regarding entity governance matters; maintain knowledge of applicable business and professional licensing laws and regulations; support privacy compliance Firmwide.
• Awareness of immigration law compliance and organization : work with outside counsel and colleagues to support immigration compliance and reporting on immigration activity among employees, if requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including legal advice and support in employment law.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but will engage in mentoring and coaching others including Legal Assistant(s).

Required Qualifications

Compensation and Employment Status

Company Overview

Siegfried is a unique career choice. We invest in our people and believe in their potential. Our client-facing professionals help top companies with their most important work, while our Operations team supports growth with purpose. We offer competitive base salaries, incentive plans, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, paid time off, holidays, a 401(k) plan with employer match, profit-sharing, and wellness programs.

The information above is provided for the Commercial Counsel (Washington D.C.) role, and reflects the responsibilities, qualifications, and context for this position at Siegfried.

EEO statements and other legally required notices remain as applicable.

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