Legal Counsel – Litigation Part Time

Boston Consulting Group
WHAT YOU’LL DO
BCG is partnering with our clients to tackle some of the world’s biggest and most pressing challenges. Grounded by our values and guided by our purpose, we are unlocking the potential of those who advance the world. Our Global Legal Team is a key enabler of our firm’s success, helping to drive impact and progress across a number of important dimensions.

As a Legal team member, you will work across BCG teams and functions to support our business growth strategy, provide counsel and expertise, drive legal innovation, and leverage the power of new ways of working.

WHAT YOU’LL DO, AMONG OTHER THINGS

• Help manage company litigation, investigations and disputes from a strategic, tactical, and operational perspective and collaborate to set strategy on same;
• Take the lead on litigation, investigations and disputes that originate in Europe, as well as assisting on additional matters from around the world;
• Substantive areas include, without limitation: bankruptcy, commercial, IP, employment, IP, antitrust, real estate, construction and personal injury/tort claims; government and internal investigations; subpoena responses.
• Team closely on all other areas of controversy within the organization, including employment, conflicts and similar issues;
• Ensure prompt and compliant responses to subpoenas and production requests;
• Assist in selecting and managing external counsel;
• Counsel executives and teams on all disputes, dispute avoidance and mediation;
• Assist with internal investigations;
• Coordinate with local offices to ensure a consistent approach, policies and decision-making across the organization;
• Take responsibility for the continued development of knowledge and skills across the global legal team in navigating controversy, resolving litigation and maintaining a general “enforcement mindset”;
• Identify risks and issues; suggest alternative solutions and efficiencies;
• Act as bridge and point of contact between functions and business for resolving legal issues;
• Contribute to developing and maintaining Legal Team know-how and templates; and
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

YOU’RE GOOD AT

• Superior analytical skills and creative problem solving ability, with an appreciation for striking a practical balance between business and legal objectives;
• Talent for absorbing new skill sets and areas of expertise quickly and comfortably and the flexibility to deal with a diverse international set of clients and advisors;
• The ability to quickly comprehend complex sets of international laws and regulations and interpret those laws within the context of BCG’s global policies;
• A positive, dynamic, client-focused approach to legal practice;
• Perform successfully and produce results in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, client-oriented environment;
• Prioritizing work and working on tight deadlines, managing own caseload;
• Be a pragmatic, high-energy professional, with personal and professional self-confidence.
• Have the interpersonal skills necessary to build relationships throughout a loosely structured organization.

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

• Graduate degree (J.D. or equivalent) in Law from an accredited law school and admitted to practice
• 5-8 years of experience with a litigation or dispute resolution-focused firm or group. In house experience preferred;
• Flexibility and a willingness to work on a variety of topics and issues, both within and outside your defined mandate;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• English fluency; additional continental European languages are preferred (French, Italian)

YOU’LL WORK WITH
Various members of the Legal Team and a number of cohorts and functions across the company, including senior leadership.