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Responsibilities

Identify areas of risks and suggestions for improvement, answer complex legal questions, and respond to other matters in a wide-variety of legal practice areas.

Assist with regulatory, professional liability, and conflict matters, ensuring compliance with professional standards, laws, regulations, and internal firm policies.

Supervise firm litigation matters and coordinate such matters, as needed, with outside counsel and advise firm management on litigation-related risks.

Advise on a wide range of contract matters, including engagement letters with clients and contracts with vendors, as well as reviewing and identifying exceptions to legal terms included with requests for proposals.

Counsel management and partners on issues arising from complex client situations, including client acceptance, continuation, and termination.

Support and advise regarding subpoena compliance and coordinate document production and related preservation and discovery obligations.

Advise on firm employment matters, including employee relations, terminations, and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

Provide strategic legal advice on M&A transactions and conduct legal due diligence.

Requirements

Experience in a variety of legal areas, including professional liability, contract, data security, and employment

Must have proficiency with Microsoft Office products and web-based technology like Sharepoint and Cloud Computing

Qualified individuals must either reside in or near the Southfield, MI, Chicago, IL, or Denver, CO areas or be willing to relocate to one of these areas for this opportunity.

Qualifications

Completion of a Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Active membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in Michigan, Illinois, or Colorado

Prior experience working within an accounting firm or providing services to accounting or similar professional service firms as outside counsel preferred.

5+ years recent experience in either:

Practicing attorney at a law firm

As In-House Counsel

What makes us different? On the surface, we're one of the nation's largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. We strive for a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," and an array of opportunities. At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. We encourage applying now.

Plante Moran supports a Workplace for Your Day model, balancing flexibility with our principally in-person model. We value face-to-face interactions for development, while also supporting collaboration with supervisors and teams to determine each day’s optimal working environment.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace and equal opportunity. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued, recognizing our differences to attract and retain the best talent and serve clients through diverse thinking. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

Interested applicants must submit their resume through our applicant tracking system. Due to high volume, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with certain exceptions for bilingual applicants. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.

The statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

For Colorado & Illinois Applicants We offer a robust benefits package and compensation is commensurate with skills and experience. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), flexible time off, holidays, and other benefits. Eligibility varies based on hours worked. The information here reflects position location in CO or IL; please review the specific location for applicable details.

Colorado monthly base range: $18,333.33 - $20,000.00. Illinois monthly base range: $18,333.33 - $20,000.00.

Note: This posting may include additional terms and conditions; see the application materials for full details.

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