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Commercial Attorney (In-House Risk Team)
Job Description
Commercial Attorney (In-House Risk Team) – New York
Our client, a leading global AmLaw 100 law firm, is seeking an experienced Commercial Attorney to join its in-house global Risk team in New York. In this role, you will work across a spectrum of legal, ethical, business, and strategic issues, drafting and negotiating complex client-facing contracts and commercial agreements, advising the firm's partners on client contractual requirements and business-related requests, and collaborating with cross-functional teams including Finance, Business Development, Information Security, and Inclusion & Culture.
The estimated salary range for this position is $240,000 – $260,000 (annually) and may vary depending on experience and other factors.
Qualifications
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- J.D. and at least 4 years of total experience at a top-tier law firm, either as a practicing attorney or in an in-house law firm role
- Experience drafting and negotiating contracts required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent client-facing and interpersonal skills
- Strict attention to detail with strong project management skills and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Sound judgment and ability to make risk-based assessments in the face of ambiguity
- J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentials
Meet Your Recruiter
Misty Kokkos
Global Legal Recruiter
mkokkos@lawseek.com
With fifteen years of combined experience in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources, Misty Kokkos has successfully navigated diverse industries ranging from start-ups to Big 4, financial services, logistics and supply chain, and more.
Misty’s recruiting experience spans globally from the United States to Europe, the United Kingdom, India and beyond. She focuses on practice areas including healthcare and regulatory compliance, as well as Labor and Employment.
Misty enjoys world travel, learning new languages and exploring the arts. Based in Athens, Greece, Misty splits her time between Europe and Texas, U.S.A.