Contract Specialist

BTVK Advisory is a leading advisory firm whose specialized professionals guide clients through an ever-changing business world, helping them win now and anticipate tomorrow. BTVK Advisory, and its affiliated entities, have operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. BTVK Advisory s ultimate parent entity, Baker Tilly US, LLP, is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

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Responsibilities:

Support the Baker Tilly U.S. legal department by drafting and reviewing contracts such as engagement agreements, nondisclosure agreements, business associate agreements, data processing agreements, and requests for proposals (RFPs)

• Manage RFP and contractual deadlines by establishing project priorities
• Support legal compliance initiatives and develop/improve contract review processes
• Support U.S. Legal and India teams as needed on projects concerning firm policies, procedures, and risk management
• Identify legal risk issues and propose a plan to mitigate and prevent routine legal risks
• Serve as a legal resource for special projects
• Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Law degree required (LLB)

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required, with an emphasis on contract drafting. Understanding of accounting principles or prior experience working in a global service center of a US-based accounting firm a plus

• Knowledge of US law
• Highly developed writing, editing and drafting skills that apply across all areas of contract focus
• Excellent analytical abilities and attention to detail
• Experience effectively working with department leadership to execute a task. Ability to collaborate with others and influence when necessary
• Strong written and verbal communication skills when communicating at all levels within team and across the firm
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural teams environment. Experience working in a global service center (legal support) strongly preferred