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ACA Group · 1 day ago

Associate General Counsel

Maryland, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$165K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

ACA Group is a leading governance, risk, and compliance advisor in financial services. The Associate General Counsel will provide a wide range of legal support to the Legal Department and advise other departments on various legal matters, ensuring compliance and integrity within the organization.

ConsultingCyber SecurityFinancial Services

Responsibilities

Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counsel as needed to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant responses

Lead and manage all litigation matters, including strategy development, case management, and working with outside counsel

Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding litigation exposure, risks, and recommended actions

Advise business units on legal risks and provide practical solutions aligned with business needs

Oversee the efficient and effective drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of a variety of commercial contracts and legal documents

Provide immediate and direct legal support to all of ACA on a variety of day-to-day business matters, including employment, privacy, and international matters

Assist with the management of ACA’s corporate governance matters

Oversee the drafting, review, and updating of and compliance with internal ACA policies

Perform ad-hoc work/special projects as necessary to support ACA on various client and internal initiatives

Oversight, management, and monitoring of confidentiality and privacy-related matters

Qualification

Juris doctor degreeLitigation backgroundContract negotiationCorporate governanceFINRA experienceDrafting skillsProfessional integrityMicrosoft Office proficiencyLeadership abilityAdaptabilityTeamworkOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Juris doctor degree required, licensed in at least one jurisdiction

Ten years' prior experience, including both a law firm setting and in-house

Strong litigation background

Excellent drafting, review, and negotiation skills

Demonstrated professional integrity

Strong ability to first-chair contract negotiations

Ability to supervise, lead and motivate others

Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing employee needs

Ability to work well in a fast-paced, small-team environment

Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize effectively

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues

Highly motivated and goal oriented; proactive in one's own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks

Dedicated to upholding ACA's high-quality standards and customer service focus

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Strong oral and written communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet