Senior Assistant Legal Counsel

Company: Boston Consulting Group
Location: San Jose
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

WHAT YOU'LL DO
BCG is partnering with our clients to tackle some of the world's biggest and most pressing challenges. Grounded by our values and guided by our purpose, we are unlocking the potential of those who advance the world. Our Global Legal Team is a key enabler of our firm's success, helping to drive impact and progress across a number of important dimensions.
As a Legal team member, you will work across BCG teams and functions to support our business growth strategy, provide counsel and expertise, drive legal innovation, and leverage the power of new ways of working.
The Senior Assistant Legal Counsel will support the administration of contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and client requirements. The duties of the lawyer will focus on the review and negotiation of agreements with BCG's clients, suppliers, subcontractors, including nondisclosure agreements, data processing agreements and other agreements central to the commercial operations of BCG.
YOU'RE GOOD AT
Among other things, the Senior Assistant Legal Counsel will:

• Possess the ability to resolve complex issues and problems independently with sound judgment balanced with seeking guidance and assistance when needed
• Ability to address root causes behind issues, identify patterns, comprehend the big picture and long-term implications
• Ability to perform rigorous and accurate analysis
• Implement BCG contracting policies and processes
• Reviewing and negotiating of contracts and documents related to non-disclosure, non-reliance, data processing (under data privacy enactments), procurement aligned with the company's processes and ensuring compliance with federal, state, legal, and organizational requirements
• Extend legal support to internal business team in curation to knowledge process
• Review, edit and process contracts independently according to the organization's requirements, escalating to senior team members when needed under the organization's guidelines
• Identify risks and issues; suggest alternative solutions
• Prepare and disseminate information regarding contract summaries, status, compliance, modifications, etc.
• Provide timely reports on contract metrics and complex legal issues
• Work closely with legal team to resolve or support resolution of complex legal issues
• Supporting the legal team with its contract management processes using various tools including AI YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
  
  • Costa Rica qualified lawyer
  • 2+ years of commercial contracting experience with international exposure
  • 1+ years with a reputable law firm preferable; prior relevant in-house experience preferred
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • English and Spanish fluency YOU'LL WORK WITH
    BCG's legal group manages a full spectrum of legal issues, including contracts, intellectual property, regulatory matters, corporate compliance, and corporate governance. The firm's legal team serves as both a trusted advisor to the business and an activist agent of change.
    

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