Associate General Counsel

Guidehouse•McLean, VA

1d•$135,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate General Counsel is responsible for all aspects of commercial contract negotiations with client and vendors, and management of legal agreements. The Associate General Counsel will be a part of the Office of the General Counsel legal team and 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 aspect of RFP submissions including answering client questionnaires, gathering necessary documentation with the business teams for timely submission, registering with various state and local procurement portals as necessary, identifying and remediating potential areas of project risk and escalating as appropriate. Partner with business leaders to create mutual solutions for legal agreements that meet the needs of the client while minimizing risk to the Company. Review and negotiate client and vendor Master Services Agreements, Single Project Agreements, Business Associate Agreements, IT License Agreements, SAAS Agreements, Data Use Agreements, Subcontractor Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements. Assist in general compliance and governance issues as needed. This role is hybrid with an expectation of coming in one to two days per week in the office.

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

Nice To Haves

Prior in-house experience
State and Local Government contracting background
Proven ability to distinguish business decisions from legal decisions, and clearly communicate to business leaders
Extremely organized and self-motivated, possessing a strong attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to work on a cross functional team to execute on objectives through influence and personal skills
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deliverables and deadlines
Proven ability to partner with internal clients to drive on timely completion of deliverables

Responsibilities

Commercial contract negotiations with client and vendors
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
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 aspect of RFP submissions including answering client questionnaires, gathering necessary documentation with the business teams for timely submission, registering with various state and local procurement portals as necessary, identifying and remediating potential areas of project risk and escalating as appropriate
Partner with business leaders to create mutual solutions for legal agreements that meet the needs of the client while minimizing risk to the Company
Review and negotiate client and vendor Master Services Agreements, Single Project Agreements, Business Associate Agreements, IT License Agreements, SAAS Agreements, Data Use Agreements, Subcontractor Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements
Assist in general compliance and governance issues as needed

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