Overview Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us. 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. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless 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. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now. Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. We’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace. Additional notes Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies will not be paid a fee. For Colorado & Illinois Applicants: We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, with eligibility and contribution requirements varying by hours worked. A Pension plan is available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. The specifics of compensation are location-based. Colorado monthly base range is provided in the job listing materials. Colorado monthly base range is as follows: $18,333.33 - $20,000.00 Illinois monthly base range is as follows: $18,333.33 - $20,000.00 LI#JV-1; LI #Hybrid We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

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