Position SummaryAssistant General Counsel - EngagementsDeloitte LLP is the U.S. member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and services are provided by the subsidiaries of Deloitte LLP (Deloitte & Touche LLP, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, Deloitte Tax LLP and their subsidiaries), and not by Deloitte LLP. The subsidiaries of the U.S. member firm are among the nation's leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, consulting and financial advisory services through nearly 40,000 people in more than 90 cities. Known as employers of choice for innovative human resources programs, they are dedicated to helping their clients and people excel.
Recruiting for this role ends on 11/14/26
Work you'll doActs as a trusted advisor, providing legal and business advice to engagement teams, business leaders, quality risk managers, and other stakeholders in connection with matters of significance to the Deloitte U.S. Firms.
Illustrative Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides legal and business risk advice regarding contractual terms, client relations and practice and compliance matters.
- Works with practitioners to help identify and mitigate engagement risks.
- Reviews and/or revises contracts, such as engagement agreements, subcontract agreements, license agreements, confidentiality agreements, third party access letters, client policies and other related agreements.
- Negotiates contract terms with clients, subcontractors, vendors, non-client third parties and others.
- Provides critical analysis of legal and business risks, negotiation strategies, client relations and practice and compliance matters.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
The successful candidate would possess these skills:
- Individual must be a self-starter, who is able to work on a broad range of client engagements and practice matters.
- Individual must be articulate, possess strong analytic, critical thinking and writing skills, be able to manage and prioritize multiple projects, apply good judgment, and be capable of providing creative solutions.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others
QualificationsRequired:- JD or LLM from an accredited US law school
- Licensed to practice law in the United States.
- 3 or more years of legal experience (including experience at a large law firm or equivalent organization).
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Ability to travel 0-10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
This compensation range is specific to {Illinois} and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $272,600 to $454,400.
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Requisition code: 374592
Job ID 374592
