Counsel needed for New York City office

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Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is seeking a skilled Counsel to advise clients on a variety of complex transactions involving intellectual property (IP) and technology. This role will focus on working with public and private companies, private equity funds, and high-growth companies, providing legal support on acquisitions, mergers, carveouts, and sell-side transactions across multiple industries such as retail, technology, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and more. The successful candidate will play a key role in drafting and negotiating complex legal documents, managing due diligence, and providing strategic legal advice to clients. This position offers an excellent opportunity to strengthen long-term client relationships and contribute to the firm's growth and reputation in the marketplace.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Advise clients on complex transactions involving IP and technology, including acquisitions, mergers, carveouts, and sell-side transactions.
• Draft and negotiate highly complex documents such as purchase agreements, financing documents, joint venture agreements, security agreements, licensing agreements, outsourcing and services agreements, and software development agreements.
• Manage due diligence efforts, review and analyze legal documents, and draft diligence memos.
• Provide authoritative legal advice and develop innovative, commercial solutions to complex legal issues.
• Strengthen and maintain long-term client relationships and cross-sell business to new clients.
• Lead and contribute to business development efforts, including pitching for new business.
• Enhance the firm’s reputation in the marketplace by showcasing sector and client knowledge.
• Lead matters, inspiring teams to deliver excellent client experiences.
• Manage risk, adhere to conflict procedures, and maintain financial discipline.
• Promote diversity and inclusion, challenge unconscious bias, and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Contribute to the management and leadership of the practice or office, proactively managing team performance and talent development.

Requirements:

• L.L.M. or foreign equivalent required.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience at an international law firm, focusing on corporate legal transactions involving intellectual property.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating legal documents related to tech transactions, private equity, and public M&A.
• Proven experience in managing complex legal transactions and multi-party representations.
• Experience in advising corporate clients on legal and regulatory compliance related to business transactions.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to organize workflows and manage outstanding items.
• Ability to apply legal analysis to identify issues and offer practical solutions.
• Must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York.

Education:

• L.L.M. or foreign equivalent required.

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in the State of New York.

Skills:

• Expertise in intellectual property and technology law, particularly in corporate transactions.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for complex legal documents.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong client relationship-building skills and business development acumen.
• Leadership and team management skills, with a focus on performance and talent development.
• Ability to manage risk effectively and maintain financial discipline.

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonuses and additional benefits may be offered.
• Opportunity for telecommuting or working from home, as per company policies.
• Comprehensive benefits package (details available upon request).

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306