Assistant General Counsel

Job Summary:

The Assistant General Counsel is responsible for handling employment law and related legal matters.  In particular, this role will provide counsel, representation and litigation management in connection with employment law matters, including related transactional matters, including but not limited to restrictive covenant matters, and miscellaneous other legal matters.   

Job Duties:

• Provides expertise in compliance and legal risk management in advice to management and human resource professionals on a broad range of employment issues including: recruiting; hiring; employee relations; discipline and terminations; internal investigations; leaves of absence; accommodations; wage and hour compliance; EEO compliance; compensation and benefits, affirmative action and contingent worker issues
• Provides informal day to day training on legal developments to HR and management, formulating and revising HR policies, and provides formal training as requested
• Provides legal counsel regarding restrictive covenant and other related contractual matters, including negotiating with opposing parties and drafting related agreements  
• Represents the firm in connection with civil, regulatory and governmental litigations, subpoenas and investigations; which includes, but is not limited to: considering and executing effective legal strategy; coordinating the gathering and production of documents; interacting with opposing, third party, governmental, regulatory, and outside counsel; drafting position statements, negotiating and drafting settlement agreements
• Manages outside counsel on employment related matters to ensure quality advice and service at reasonable cost to the firm 
• Miscellaneous additional legal tasks which could relate to other areas of law

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Juris Doctorate (JD), required

Experience:

• Ten (10) or more years of litigation experience as a practicing attorney in good standing, required
• Eight (8) or more years of experience in practice focused on employment law litigation and agency defense, required
• Five (5) or more years of experience with a law firm engaged in litigation practice, required; employment law/agency defense experience, preferred
• Experience counseling clients on employment related legal risk analysis and compliance, required 
• Restrictive covenant experience, preferred
• Experience managing and completing complex projects, preferred
• Experience working directly with management level clients, preferred

License/Certifications:

• Member of a Bar in Good Standing in state of residence, required

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suites, required

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations 
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills 
• Strong negotiation skills
• Works effectively to meet due date expectations while handling multiple complex projects/tasks simultaneously
• Works effectively under pressure while dealing with unexpected problems in a professional manner
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with all levels of employees and management
• Builds relationships and consensus among people
• Detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills
• Willingness to expand into different areas of the law
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically as required

 

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $275,000 - $330,000
Maryland Range:  $275,000 - $330,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range:  $275,000 - $330,000

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. 

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team.  BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions. 

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.”  Click here to find out more!

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets