Job Description

Overview

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BTVK Advisory is a leading advisory firm whose specialized professionals guide clients through an ever-changing business world, helping them win now and anticipate tomorrow. BTVK Advisory, and its affiliated entities, have operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. BTVK Advisory's ultimate parent entity, Baker Tilly US, LLP, is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.





Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

To be added to all ET through Experienced requisitions Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.

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Responsibilities:


Support the Baker Tilly U.S. legal department by drafting and reviewing contracts such as engagement agreements, nondisclosure agreements, business associate agreements, data processing agreements, and requests for proposals (RFPs)



Manage RFP and contractual deadlines by establishing project priorities



Support legal compliance initiatives and develop/improve contract review processes



Support U.S. Legal and India teams as needed on projects concerning firm policies, procedures, and risk management



Identify legal risk issues and propose a plan to mitigate and prevent routine legal risks



Serve as a legal resource for special projects

Qualifications:


Bachelor of Law degree required (LLB)



Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required, with an emphasis on contract drafting. Understanding of accounting principles or prior experience working in a global service center of a US-based accounting firm a plus



Knowledge of US law



Highly developed writing, editing and drafting skills that apply across all areas of contract focus



Excellent analytical abilities and attention to detail



Experience effectively working with department leadership to execute a task. Ability to collaborate with others and influence when necessary



Strong written and verbal communication skills when communicating at all levels within team and across the firm



Ability to work in a cross-cultural teams environment. Experience working in a global service center (legal support) strongly preferred