Assistant General Counsel

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Position Summary

The Assistant General Counsel will work with the firm’s General Counsel in supporting the firm’s legal needs. 

The firm has one available position in either Long Beach, CA; Walnut Creek, CA; San Francisco, CA; Bellevue, WA or Portland, OR. Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs.  Please discuss available options with your recruiter.

Your Contributions and Responsibilities

• Assist the General Counsel in advising and representing the firm in connection with a variety of legal and contractual matters, including but not limited to:

• Providing legal guidance to firm professionals concerning client matters, including but not limited to navigating client disputes and claims, compliance with professional standards and regulations and licensing issues.

• Providing legal advice and assistance to partners and employees with respect to preparation of the firm’s client engagement letters, master services agreements, responses to requests for proposals, subcontractor agreements, Kovel agreements, non-disclosure agreements, SaaS agreements, and other client and third-party related agreements.

• Independent management of subpoena compliance and other court-related matters.

• Work with Facilities Dept. to review and provide legal guidance concerning new leases, renewals and other real estate documents for the firm’s premises throughout the country.

• Protection of the firm’s intellectual property, including but not limited to advising the firm concerning fundamentals of IP protection and enforcement and coordination with and oversight of outside counsel concerning more complex matters.

• Investigation and handling of employment-related legal issues.

• Management of contracts/legal team to ensure timely resolution of requests submitted by firm stakeholders and satisfaction of KPIs/goals set by management.

• Other projects as assigned.

Your Background and Skills

• Juris Doctor degree with five (5) to eight (8) years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm and/or as an in-house corporate attorney required.

• Must be in good standing with the Bar of at least one U.S. state.

• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing deadlines.

• Ability to anticipate and identify issues and strategically weigh risks is key.

• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a variety of contracts, including negotiation of agreements with clients, vendors and other third parties is required.

• Strong legal research experience dealing with nuanced issues in a variety of practice areas.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Desire to provide excellent and prompt service to firm stakeholders. Ability to communicate complex legal issues and advice to non-legal stakeholders in a concise and thorough manner.

• Ability to work independently and as a team member, and to keep management apprised of matters that require their attention.

• Interest in playing a long-term role within a growing legal department.

• Litigation experience required.

• Professional liability defense experience preferred but not required.

Why work with us?

Novogradac is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to grow. We believe in offering a supportive, balanced work environment that encourages professional growth and work-life integration.

We are proud to offer:

• Increased number of paid holidays per year

• Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions

• Flexible working hours and work arrangements

• Remote and hybrid opportunities

• Inclusive workplace, providing strong professional growth and development opportunities.

The benefits of joining our team

• Strong growth opportunities

• Competitive benefits package

• 401(k) package with firm profit-sharing

• Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions & CPA bonus plan

• Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration

• Dress for your day policy

• Resources of a national firm

• Opportunities to engage with our active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), affinity groups, and advance your career within a supportive, inclusive environment

• Compensation: $153,000 to $206,000 depending on experience.  More is possible if experience dictates. 

Don’t Meet Every Single Qualification?

After reviewing this job posting, are you hesitating to apply because you don’t meet all the listed requirements? At Novogradac, we are dedicated to building a workplace supported by unique perspectives and experiences, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

You may still be the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

Get to know us better!

We’re Novogradac, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 900 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.

Novogradac is one of the nation’s top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields.

Ready to learn more?

To be considered for this position, interested candidates MUST apply via our company website:  https://www.novoco.com/careers.  

Commitment to Inclusion

Novogradac is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, making reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special needs throughout the application process. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as we believe that unique perspectives strengthen our ability to achieve excellence.

At Novogradac, we offer a variety of Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups to provide all employees with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and support one another in the workplace.

Novogradac & Company LLP offers a progressive work environment, competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life/disability insurance, commuter flex accounts and a 401(k). 

Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac’s culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.

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