Senior Corporate Counsel

Kroll is looking for a Senior Corporate Counsel to provide commercial legal support to its Financial Advisory business in the Americas. As a successful counsel in this role, your major responsibilities include preparing and negotiating client, vendor, product and other related agreements; providing counsel to business leaders; and liaising with other team members regarding intellectual property, employment, compliance, information security and privacy matters.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

· Provide commercial legal support and solutions-oriented legal advice to Kroll’s Financial Advisory business in the Americas.

· Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts, such as confidentiality agreements, client engagement agreements, master services agreements, vendor agreements, hold harmless letters and RFP documentation.

· Review, update, and create precedent agreements and legal processes, as needed and appropriate.

· Perform legal research in relation to new or newly applicable legislation and on more specific points of law in the region, as needed.

· Direct and interface with outside counsel, as needed.

· Build strong relationships with the other lawyers on the team, business unit leadership, and regional and global colleagues.

· Provide training to business colleagues on relevant legal issues.

Essential Traits:

· Admitted to practice law in the United States with a minimum of 5+ years’ post qualification experience.

· Solid law firm training and in-house experience with a regional or global company; exposure to financial services, securities law, and technology licensing an advantage.

· Professional, commercial and creative approach to problem solving and strong collaborative and team ethic is essential.

· Ability and desire to work both collaboratively and autonomously.

· Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, both written and oral, with the ability to write with precision and clarity.

· Hardworking, with demonstrated ability to work well under pressure while continuing to work in an orderly and organized manner.

· Ability to navigate complex issues and manage risks in an appropriate balance with commercial objectives.

· Hybrid. Due to the highly collaborative nature of the work we do, this role will require presence in our Dallas metro area office or Richardson office 1-2 days per week.

Your recruiter will be happy to walk you through your U.S.-specific benefits, which include:

Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.

Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.

Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.

Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching.

Please note that benefits may vary by region, department and role. We encourage you to speak with your recruiter to learn more about the specific benefits available for your position.

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.

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