Assistant General Counsel

The Assistant General Counsel provides legal support on commercial contracting matters, partnering with executives and business stakeholders on contract review, negotiation, and risk assessment. This full‑time role offers broad legal exposure and cross‑regional collaboration and is open to candidates in multiple Spencer Stuart office locations.

KEY RELATIONSHIP

SReports to: General Counsel, North Americ

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Other Key Relationships: Legal Department, Human Resources, Management and Clien

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KEY RESPONSIBILIT

• IESPrepares, reviews, and negotiates commercial contracts (e.g., service agreements and confidentiality agreements) and advises on client and/or third-party arrangeme
• ntsSupports clients on a wide variety of contract and engagement related legal issues in collaboration with or under the direction of Regional General Couns
• elsAdvises on legal issues involving potential legal, professional, or reputational risks to the F
• irmCollaborates with team members to develop more effective and efficient ways to review and negotiate complex agreements or address new issues (e.g., master consulting agreemen
• ts)Develops and maintains standard form contracts and related docume
• ntsMaintains databases for legal compliance matters, including a system to track whether contracts have been executed, with a reminder system for any required follow
• upWorks with other members of the Department on projects in support of broader initiati
• vesProvides back up to other attorneys on contract-related and other responsibilit
• iesProactively seeks to develop and leverage expertise in legal subject ar
• easHelps develop and provide coaching and support to Contracts Speciali

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IDEAL CANDID

ATE Experience Requ

• iredQualified lawyer with 1 to 3 years’ legal experience in-house or at a law firm with a business fo
• cus.Strong verbal and written English communication skills including negotiation skills. Additional languages are a p
• lus.Ability to operate in a thorough, detail-oriented and accurate man
• ner.Prior contract drafting experience. Experience with consulting agreements or professional service agreements is prefer
• red.Experience with international law and/or employment law is prefer

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Values Req

• uiredProfessional demeanor and ability to work and communicate at all levels within the organiza
• tion.Ability to prioritize workload and manage time effecti
• vely.Team player that can also work on their own initia
• tive.Excellent problem-solving skills based on the pragmatic business situa
• tion.Self-starter with drive and initia

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The base compensation range for this position is $135,000-180,000 per year. The actual base compensation offered within this range will be dependent on the individual’s skills, experiences, and qualifications. This position will be eligible to participate in our annual discretionary bonus pro

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Spencer Stuart also offers a competitive benefits package, which inc

• ludes: Retirement savings plan with discretionary profit sharing contribution and employer
• match;PTO (minimum 15 days per year, increases with tenure), paid sick time (10 days per year), company holidays (12 days per year), and paid leaves of absence when appl
• icable;Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and healthcare flexible spending a
• ccount;Life Insurance, and short-term and long-term disability ins
• urance;Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program, virtual mental health program, and mindfulness progr
• am; andVoluntary benefit options, including supplemental life insurance, identity theft protection, and whole life insurance with long-term care and critical illness co