Job Description
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Associate Counsel - Legal Business Partner
We are currently looking for an Associate Counsel to join our office in Chicago, IL to support our client relationships, partnerships and delivery. ZS is a global consulting firm with leading-edge analytics, technology and strategy expertise, creating solutions for clients that work in the real world. Our clients are in industries ranging from healthcare to high-tech to financial services and beyond. The ZS Legal Team offers a collaborative working environment to support ZS? fast-growing, innovative and cutting-edge services and technology products. We are looking for someone who is ready to partner with our business teams to cover all aspects of client engagements, including negotiating complex client transactions, partnering with internal stakeholders on legal issues that arise out of client work, and steering long-term projects while working with others within the legal team.
What You'll Do:
- Serve as a trusted business partner for ZS stakeholders that support our client engagements;
Prepare review, revise and negotiate legal documents to ensure the firm?s obligations are compatible with management?s philosophy
Respond to issues as they arise in diverse matters affecting day-to-day business operations by assisting, advising, investigating, researching and resolving legal matters
Collaborate with others on the legal team and within ZS when subject matter expertise is required;
Ensure the firm?s compliance with legal policies, state and federal laws, and regulations;
Identify potential legal issues related to proposed transactions;
Participate in structuring and negotiating transactions and set procedures to reduce risk.
What You'll Bring:
- JD degree with strong academic background required
- 1-2 years of relevant work experience, IL attorney license (or registered in-house counsel in IL)
Superior oral and written communication skills
Motivation, personal initiative and strong team/interpersonal skills
Strong analytic skills and problem solving ability
Proven attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Enthusiasm for global collaboration
Experience negotiating agreements
Ability to manage and complete long-term projects independently
Perks & Benefits:
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Considering applying?
If you?re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.
Find Out More At:
www.zs.com
Qualification
Juris Doctor (JD)
Practice Areas & Specialty
Corporate
Key skill Required
- Customer Service
- Analytics
- Attention to Detail
- Authorization
- Business Operations
- Client Facing
- Client Work
- Collaboration
- Collaborative Working
- Communication
- Compliance
- Comprehensive
- Consulting
- Dedication
- Desire To Learn
- Development
- Edge Analytics
- Encourage
- Financial Planning
- Financial Services
- Focused
- Global Collaboration
- Healthcare
- Initiative
- Innovation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Learning
- Legal Documents
- Magic
- Management
- Management Consulting
- Motivation
- Negotiating
- Oral and Written Communication
- Passion for Quality
- Philosophy
- Problem Solving
- Professional Development
- Professional Growth
- Science
- Shaping
- Strategy
- Time Management
- Work Independently
- Working Environment
- Working With Others
- Written Communication
- Human Ingenuity
Designation
- Counsel