Legal Consultant Job at LHH, New York, NY

  • LHH
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Compensation: $85,000 - $135,000 base salary + 15% of the base compensation target bonus (dependent on the company hitting it’s financial targets as well as individual performance) Open to remote candidates in the following states: Washington California Utah Georgia Massachusetts Maine New Jersey Wisconsin LHH is working with an established consulting organization serving the financial services industry is seeking a Legal Consultant to join its collaborative and client-focused team. This unique role is ideal for an attorney or legal professional who enjoys counseling clients and solving complex business problems but is looking to move away from traditional legal practice. Rather than representing clients as an attorney, you will leverage your legal knowledge and business acumen to guide financial advisory firms through critical business decisions, including mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, governance matters, and ownership transitions. What you'll do: Advise business owners and financial advisory firms on entity structure, governance, succession planning, and strategic growth initiatives. Guide clients through business transitions, ownership changes, and mergers and acquisitions transactions. Translate complex legal and business concepts into practical recommendations that clients can easily understand and act upon. Facilitate productive discussions and help clients evaluate risks, opportunities, and potential outcomes. Manage a portfolio of consulting projects from inception through completion. Build strong client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service. Act as a trusted resource throughout the engagement process by providing insight, guidance, and problem-solving support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive consulting solutions. Prepare and review operating agreements, purchase agreements, governance documents, and other transaction-related contracts. Analyze legal and business issues that arise during engagements and identify practical solutions. Ensure deliverables are accurate, thoughtful, and aligned with client objectives. Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality work product. Identify potential issues, risks, and bottlenecks early and develop effective solutions. Utilize technology platforms and internal systems to improve efficiency and project management. Preferred Background Juris Doctor (JD) required. Active bar membership preferred. Minimum of 2+ years of legal, consulting, financial services, or transactional experience. Experience in Mergers & Acquisitions is strongly preferred and considered the highest priority. Background as an M&A attorney, corporate attorney, tax professional with a JD, financial advisor with a JD, or similar professional experience highly desired. Experience working with banks, lenders, wealth management firms, financial advisors, RIAs, or other financial services organizations is strongly preferred. Business law, corporate law, transactional, or litigation experience will be considered. Paid base plan for M/D/V 401(k) with 25% employer match on employee contributions Company-paid bar dues and CLE expenses Paid holidays, including your birthday Team events, lunches, and employee appreciation activities Bonus payout schedule: April: 25% September: 25% January: 50% PTO Accrual Year 1: 96 hours annually Year 2: 120 hours annually Years 3-4: 152 hours annually Year 5+: 184 hours annually Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers #J-18808-Ljbffr LHH

Job Tags

Local area, Remote work

Similar Jobs

Baltimore County

Human Services Assistant - Non Merit Job at Baltimore County

 ...weekA Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Community Based Services, Center for Family...  ...as public or mental health, social services, and aging; and assists Human Services Associates and other professionals with case management... 

PTF Consulting, LLC

Aerospace Systems Engineer II Job at PTF Consulting, LLC

 ...Job Description Job Description Aerospace Systems Engineer II Help shape a space system from the ground up. Want to see how your engineering decisions become real hardware? This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership of a system, work directly with customers... 

City of Plano

Utility Locator Job at City of Plano

 ...UTILITY LOCATOR City of Plano, Illinois The City of Plano, Illinois, is seeking a dynamic candidate for the role of Utility Locator. In this entry level Water - Utility Locator position, the employee is responsible for accurately identifying, marking and documenting... 

Hilldrup

Warehouse Mail Sorter Job at Hilldrup

 ...responsible for receiving, sorting, and routing mail and packages to the appropriate...  ...Responsibilities: As a Warehouse Associate / Mail Sorter, you will be primarily responsible for...  ...with van operators, operations staff, service providers, and customers to ensure smooth... 

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford

Art Therapist Job at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford

 ...provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's...  ...summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. The Art Therapist plans, provides, and implements a comprehensive art therapy...