Alvarez & Marsal Europe

Assistant General Counsel

Alvarez & Marsal Europe$150K — $180K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of legal experience; in-house experience is a plus but not required.
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Active membership in a State Bar, preferably in New York.
  • Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts including client engagement and confidentiality agreements.
  • Identify and analyze legal issues in contracts, providing practical recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with teams to drive the contracting process, ensuring efficiency and risk mitigation.
  • Provide strategic legal guidance to support business objectives and ensure adherence to laws.
  • Present complex legal issues effectively to senior business executives.

Benefits

  • Robust performance development process promoting continuous learning and meritocracy.
  • Comprehensive healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, and disability coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with an annual discretionary contribution based on eligibility.
  • Paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick time, federal holidays, and parental leave.
  • Opportunities for skill acquisition and career advancement in a supportive culture.
Full Job Description
Description

How you will contribute

We are seeking a dynamic Assistant General Counsel to provide legal support for service line commercial matters. Reporting to a senior member of the A&M legal department, this role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with business leaders and corporate teams, advising on key contractual and risk-related issues in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including client engagement agreements, confidentiality agreements, vendor agreements, and ancillary client-related agreements (e.g., IP and technology).
• Identify and analyze legal and risk-related issues in contracts, providing clear, practical recommendations to internal stakeholders across various divisions.
• Collaborate with legal and corporate teams to drive the contracting process, ensuring efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to support business objectives while ensuring adherence to applicable laws and company policies.

Qualifications & Experience
• 3+ years of legal experience; in-house experience is a plus but not required.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in a State Bar (preference for NY).

Key Skills & Attributes
• Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality work.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to present complex legal issues to senior business executives.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, with a high level of responsiveness and initiative.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success , which is why w e prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning , rewards your contributions , and fosters a culture of meritocracy . With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M's benefits programs .

The salary range is $ 150,000-$180,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

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About Alvarez & Marsal Europe

Alvarez & Marsal Europe is a management consulting firm that provides a range of services to businesses and organizations. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in London, UK. Alvarez & Marsal Europe's services include corporate restructuring, performance improvement, and transaction advisory services. The company has a global presence, with offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Alvarez & Marsal Europe is known for its expertise in turnaround management and has worked with a number of high-profile clients, including Lehman Brothers and Enron.
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5,000 employees
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Founded
2003

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