Staff Attorney, Transactional

Job-ID: 14585Category: LegalLocation: Chicago, IL, United States; Oak Brook, IL, United States; New York, NY, United States; Austin, TX, United States; Jacksonville, FL, United States; Rosemont, IL, United States; Fort Worth, TX, United States; Denver, CO, United States; McLean, VA, United States; Washington, DC, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-30Closes: 2027-10-30Job Summary:The Staff Attorney will play an important role in supporting the Firm’s day-to-day transactional legal needs. This position focuses on representing the Firm in connection with a variety of transactional matters, including providing assistance to principals and other internal clients on the Firm’s client engagement letters, master services agreements, access letters, non-disclosure agreements, data protection agreements, business associate agreements, and other commercial, vendor and client-facing agreements. Job Duties:• Reviews, provides advice, and negotiates legal matters pertaining to the Firm’s client engagement letters and other commercial transactions and client relationships in a manner consistent with the Firm’s business decisions, policies and strategy• Has significant involvement in contractual matters throughout the entire contract lifecycle, from formation to termination• Counsels internal clients to minimize legal risk associated with contractual and other business-related matters• Contributes to the continuous improvement of, and complies with, the Office of the General Counsel’s processes, policies and templates with respect to support of the Firm’s transactional needs• Effectively communicates with OGC team members and various other internal and external parties with regard to the progress of matters Manages multiple contracts and projects in a deadline driven environment• Performs other related duties as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities• N/A Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Education:• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree, requiredExperience: • Proven record of professional excellence and achievement with three (3) years or more years of experience as a practicing attorney in good standing at a law firm or as an in-house corporate attorney, required• Demonstrated record of excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or as a team member, required• Experience working effectively within a demanding, deadline-driven environment, required• Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a variety of contracts, including with clients, vendors and other third parties, preferred License/Certifications:• Member of a Bar in Good Standing, requiredSoftware:• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word required• Proficiency withPowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint, preferredLanguage:• N/AOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:• Demonstrated record of providing substantive/technical legal advice and support to clients• Strong project management skills, including ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively to completion• Positive client-service attitude• Commited to professional growth and development of skills in new areas of the law • Adopts and becomes proficient on new software and technology implemented by the Firm for OGC use • Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills• Detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills• Exercises good judgment• Spots issues and summarize key points succinctly• Is flexible and adaptive• Maintains the highly confidential nature of information• Works effectively both independently and within a team environmentIndividual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. National Range: $100,000 - $180,000Maryland Range: $100,000 - $180,000NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $100,000 - $180,000About the companyAt BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits. 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