Associate Counsel - Legal Business Partner

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
ZS's Corporate Enterprise Functions operate the firm's core internal functions. Our global teams comprise team-oriented, pragmatic and results-driven people who thrive in a challenging work environment. Our people come from diverse backgrounds but share a passion for quality customer service and dedication-whether our customer is a client or another ZS employee.
Associate Counsel - Legal Business Partner
We are currently looking for an Associate Counsel to join our office in Chicago, IL to support our client relationships, partnerships and delivery. ZS is a global consulting firm with leading-edge analytics, technology and strategy expertise, creating solutions for clients that work in the real world. Our clients are in industries ranging from healthcare to high-tech to financial services and beyond. The ZS Legal Team offers a collaborative working environment to support ZS' fast-growing, innovative and cutting-edge services and technology products. We are looking for someone who is ready to partner with our business teams to cover all aspects of client engagements, including negotiating complex client transactions, partnering with internal stakeholders on legal issues that arise out of client work, and steering long-term projects while working with others within the legal team.
What You'll Do:

• Serve as a trusted business partner for ZS stakeholders that support our client engagements;
• Prepare review, revise and negotiate legal documents to ensure the firm's obligations are compatible with management's philosophy
• Respond to issues as they arise in diverse matters affecting day-to-day business operations by assisting, advising, investigating, researching and resolving legal matters
• Collaborate with others on the legal team and within ZS when subject matter expertise is required;
• Ensure the firm's compliance with legal policies, state and federal laws, and regulations;
• Identify potential legal issues related to proposed transactions;
• Participate in structuring and negotiating transactions and set procedures to reduce risk.

What You'll Bring:

• JD degree with strong academic background required
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience, IL attorney license (or registered in-house counsel in IL)
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Motivation, personal initiative and strong team/interpersonal skills
• Strong analytic skills and problem solving ability
• Proven attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Enthusiasm for global collaboration
• Experience negotiating agreements
• Ability to manage and complete long-term projects independently

Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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Find Out More At:
www.zs.com
Salary: $115,000.00 - $127,500.00