In-House Attorney

CohnReznick LLP currently has an exciting career opportunity and we are seeking a junior to mid-level in-house attorney to join our Legal team to support our firm. Location in in Parsippany, New Jersey or New York, New York preferred.

CohnReznick is seeking a junior to mid-level in-house attorney with  5-12 years of experience in its fast-paced Legal Department. This Attorney will primarily focus on Firm contracting with clients and vendors and will report ultimately to our General Counsel. Prior in-house accounting/consulting experience strongly preferred.

CohnReznick is a top National Advisory, Assurance and Tax accounting firm with a team of over 3,000 employees in 28 cities. As a member of our 6-person and growing Legal Department, you will exposed to various legal issues, work with a collaborative Legal team, and interact with all levels of stakeholders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review and negotiate varied client and vendor agreements to identify risk considerations and exposures.
• Interface with Partners and employees, provide advice and support on contracts and agreements.
• Counsel Partners and senior staff regarding various risk-oriented issues.
• Preferred relevant experience with:Litigation or transactional matters; or Experience with emphasis on federal, state and local government contracting and compliance (RFPs, teaming agreements, subcontract agreements and contract awards, special purpose entities, GSA schedules, SAM), and data privacy
  
• Special projects on a variety of issues

Education and Experience for Successful Candidates:

• Preferred candidate has 5-12 years relevant experience in litigation or transactional; or government experience as outlined above
• Ability to work collaboratively with Legal team in fast paced environment, with strong time and relationship management skills
• Strong background in contract drafting and negotiation. Strong communication and writing skills a must.
• Law firm experience preferred. Prior in-house accounting/consulting experience strongly preferred.  
• Juris Doctorate degree with active license to practice required.
• Must be able to work on projects simultaneously and change tasks quickly.

Why CohnReznick?

• Endless opportunities to contribute to one of the largest professional services firm in the US
• Network of 2,700 professionals committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and giving back to the communities in which we live and work
• Creative culture that values collaboration in everything we do
• Team of professionals motivated by a sense of excellence, integrity, commitment to lifelong learning, respect for one another, adaptability, and making a difference
• Varied career paths supported by strong professional development programs and resources

Work Perks:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible work environment

Learn more

www.cohnreznick.com

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CohnReznick is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.  For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include background check and credit check

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@cohnreznick.com Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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