Mid-level TMT Associate Attorney

Washington, D.C. office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a mid-level TMT associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience working on a range of commercial transactions, technology, digital and data privacy related issues. The candidate will develop deep legal knowledge in your primary practice and working knowledge in second practice area. Will analyze and review research for accuracy, relevance and completeness and present arguments concisely and clearly. Consider implication of advice to your client, negotiate with good judgement and anticipate counter-arguments. Draft with reference to the legal and commercial arguments, writing succinctly, objectively and logically and supervise the production of less complex documentation. Keep abreast of developments in the business world, learn how clients businesses work and actively share insights gained from client interactions. Establish positive relationships with the client and build trust. Identify opportunities to deliver additional products and services and use network across practices and offices to deliver the whole firm to own clients. Plan work effectively, identifying individuals responsibilities, priorities and deadlines. Supervise and monitor matters, setting high standards for quality of work and responding positively to changing demands. Delegate work effectively, demonstrating good judgement when assigning and managing work. Develop knowledge of key efficiency levers, e.g. effective matter management, use of alternative resourcing, and assign resources appropriately. Monitor progress of matter and manage your clients expectations so there are no surprises. Bring people with diverse skills, interests and viewpoints together. Inspire confidence and respect of others through all interactions. Identify gaps in the firms knowledge and learning, take initiative to develop necessary precedents and share knowledge and learning with others. Develop, facilitate and present technical training. Develop junior colleagues through day-to-day coaching and meaningful feedback and involve colleagues in new opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills. Should have experience addressing these areas in the context of capital markets, M&A and investment transactions. A solid knowledge of U.S. privacy regulations, including CCPA, HIPPA, GLB, and the GDPR are also of key importance. Should preferably have an interest in cybersecurity and gaining experience in such matters. Excellent client skills and a strong team orientation are required. Admission to the New York Bar required.

This mid-sized New York law firm offers competitive salaries. The diversity of personnel and broad range of expertise is one of the greatest strengths of their New York office. Over recent years this firm has developed into a multi-faceted, multi-jurisdictional office offering a full range of services to their clients in the US, Latin America and elsewhere in the world. The majority of their work has an international element, so traveling and living abroad are features of everyday life at this firm. The firm advises in respect of US federal securities, tax, corporate and banking laws, project and asset financing, and structured financing as well as New York law and Delaware corporate law. As a part of their US practice, associates have the opportunity to work overseas at the start of their career. In addition, associates are quickly involved in transactions and high-profile deals for major corporate and investment bank clients.