Legal Counsel I – Commercial Contracting

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracting is expected to be a seasoned and skilled attorney, able to independently address the full range of global legal issues facing BCG and with a particular expertise in all aspects of commercial contracting.
As Legal Counsel I—Commercial Contracting, you will be a fully integrated member of BCG’s Global Legal Team, with a primary focus on commercial matters, commercial risk identification, and internal process improvement
Serve as champion of BCG contracting and risk management standards
Draft, review and negotiate a wide array of commercial agreements, including global master services agreements, licensing agreements, subcontractor and partnership agreements and nondisclosure agreements
Be experienced in quickly and independently drafting legal documents
Implement and help to develop and champion BCG contracting and other policies and processes and provide assistance to seek approvals on deviations of contract or other policies
Provide general counseling and management of a full spectrum of business and legal issues, which, in addition to licensing and intellectual property matters, may include transaction structuring and support, data protection, competition law and trade regulations, and conflicts of interests
Identify risks and issues; suggest alternative solutions
Team successfully across BCG and integrate fully into BCG’s Global Legal Team to resolve or support resolution of complex legal issues
Act as bridge and point of contact between functions and business for resolving legal issues
Contribute to developing and maintaining Legal Team know-how and templates
Perform other duties as assigned or required

YOU’RE GOOD AT

Excellent written and oral communication skills
An important part of the position is a responsive and pragmatic approach to responding to ad hoc requests from the business
Superior analytical skills and creative problem-solving ability, with an appreciation for striking a practical balance between business and legal objectives
Talent for absorbing new skill sets and areas of expertise quickly and comfortably and the flexibility to deal with a diverse international set of clients and advisors
A team player
A technology and new ways of working adopter
The ability to quickly comprehend complex sets of laws and regulations and interpret those laws within the context of BCG’s global policies; and
A positive, dynamic, client-focused approach to legal practice
YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

3-5 years of commercial contracting experience with international exposure
2+ years with a reputable law firm preferable; prior relevant in-house experience preferred
English fluency; additional languages are a plus

YOU’LL WORK WITH

BCG’s Global Legal function is a critical element in the firm’s management infrastructure. It acts as both a trusted advisor to management and an activist agent of change. It is a global community of collaborative professionals with an immutable commitment to excellence.