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FOLEY & LARDNER- MILWAUKEE Counsel in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Staff Counsel US-WI-Milwaukee \| US-IL-Chicago \| US-Washington DC ID 2024-3112 Category Legal Type Regular Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Scheduled Hours 40+ Workplace Hybrid Overview The Staff Counsel (\"SC\") is a staff lawyer in the firm\'s Office of the General Counsel (\"OCG\") dedicated to supporting the firm\'s contracting activities as a business. This position is in-house and does not involve the delivery of services to the firm\'s clients; rather, the SC is a member of the administrative management team and is a practicing lawyer whose sole client is the firm. The SC will manage, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts for the firm. Responsibilities The SC will work directly with the Procurement and Facilities Department and other members of the firm to assist with various aspects of vendor agreements as follows: Review, negotiate, and when appropriate, draft vendor agreements, primarily for the Technology, Talent and Marketing & Business Development Departments, but also with other departments as needed Engage and coordinate with internal resources (e.g., information security, privacy, subject matter experts, senior members of the OCG, and stakeholders) on contracting terms as needed Work closely with firm management to receive approvals for any deviations from the firm\'s contracting guidelines and standard practices Improve and implement guidelines for vendor agreements, with regard to such terms as limitations of liability, indemnification, and minimum insurance coverages Provide advice and counsel to the firm\'s administrative staff and business leaders regarding key commercial and legal considerations throughout the contracting process Manage the firm\'s Contract Lifecycle Management (\"CLM\") system, as well as the development of related processes and policies regarding the CLM Work with department leadership to develop, improve and maintain template or form documents (e.g., master service agreements, terms and conditions, etc.) Develop and maintain relationships with business professionals in various departments to understand their contracting needs The SC will consult with members of the OCG and Professional Responsibility and Compliance Department with respect to contract issues in client-facing agreements as follows: Supporting other OCG members in their review of agreements between the firm and its clients including, but not limited to, engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, requests for proposal, and non-disclosure agreements Assist with the review and negotiation of HIPAA Business Associate Agreements between the firm, its clients and their vendors Review contracts with vendors or consultants retained on behalf of clients in connection with the firm\'s provision of legal services to its clients Other duties and special projects as assigned The SC will... For full info follow application link. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/2EF579D5CBE14936 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.