The Legal Counsel will provide strategic legal advice, manage contracts, ensure compliance, and handle legal risks for the firm.
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At HCVT, we believe every challenge presents an opportunity to positively impact our clients and people. Talented and ambitious individuals who seek limitless professional opportunities thrive at HCVT. Our team is known for its technical skill and ability to help clients address complex business issues all while investing in and supporting our people to provide a rewarding employee experience.
What We Do and Who We Serve
We offer Tax, Audit, Advisory, and Business Management services to our clients, which include private and public companies, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices. We also specialize in serving clients across the following industries: Private Equity, Real Estate & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Manufacturing & Distribution, Professional Services Firms, Technology, Healthcare, Nonprofit Organizations, and Affordable Housing.
We Live Our Core Values
Our values guide us in our day-to-day interactions with our clients and each other—Integrity at our Core; Building Success Together; Passion for Excellence; and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. We are focused and committed to the needs of our clients and our team.
Discover How Far You Can Go.
Opportunities abound at HCVT. Our firm has experienced steady growth since its founding in 1991 and continues to expand its client service offerings, creating new opportunities for professionals to grow their careers. We make significant investments in training and provide interesting, diverse, and intellectually stimulating client engagements for our teams to work on—the kind of work that helps you develop and refine your skills to advance in the profession.
Hybrid Work
HCVT currently offers a hybrid work model that allows eligible employees to work both remotely and in the office, based on business needs and team coordination. When working remotely, employees are expected to meet the same performance standards, adhere to the same policies, and maintain the same level of communication, collaboration, and responsiveness as working in the office. Please note that this arrangement is not guaranteed and subject to change at any time. We will strive to provide reasonable notice of any changes to your work location or schedule whenever possible.
Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt LLP is seeking a skilled and motivated Legal Counsel to join our legal team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel/Partner, this individual will play a crucial role in providing legal guidance and support across various areas of our operations. They will be expected to handle time-sensitive assignments, take initiative, think strategically, communicate effectively, work independently, demonstrate an interest in learning the business, and assume ownership. While not necessarily essential, the ideal candidate has prior experience providing counsel to an accounting firm.
The firm will expect the Legal Counsel to be able to contribute in the following ways:
Legal Advisory & Strategy:
- Provide timely and strategic legal advice to colleagues on a wide range of legal matters, such as contracts, client matters, privacy, regulatory compliance, licensing, insurance, firm governance, risk management, ethics, and employment matters
- Conduct legal risk assessments, provide recommendations to colleagues on potential risks and opportunities, and offer proactive solutions to mitigate legal exposure and to enhance business efficiency and effectiveness
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the firm’s operations, assessing their impact, and develop and implement compliance strategies and policies to mitigate legal risks
- Advise colleagues on legal issues, compliance requirements, and best practices designed to promote a culture of risk management, legal awareness, and accountability within the firm
Transactional & Contract Management:
- Draft, review, and negotiate client engagement agreements, vendor contracts (including SAAS), nondisclosure agreements, data processing addenda, and leases
Governance, Policy & Compliance:
- Handle subpoenas for documents and/or depositions or trial testimony.
- Develop, update, and implement firm policies and procedures to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements and to promote ethical conduct and integrity
- Collaborate with business teams to structure agreements that protect the firm’s interests while supporting commercial objectives
To be successful in this role, the Legal Counsel will need the following skills and attributes:
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, legal research, and decision-making skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with careful attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the firm
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and curiosity
- An appreciation for, and understanding of, the importance of client confidentiality
- Team-oriented with a willingness to tackle any assignment
- An ability to multi-task
Required Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the California State Bar and in good standing
- 3-6 years of experience practicing law in-house or at a law firm
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as a transactional attorney, either in-house or at a law firm
- Knowledge of CCPA, GDPR, and related data security/privacy regulations
- Experience representing professional services firms, including familiarity with governance, engagement agreements, non-disclosure agreements, risk management, and/or employment law
- Experience handling subpoenas for documents and/or deposition or trial testimony
You Matter - HCVT provides a variety of benefits and perks that help sustain a healthy and thriving work environment.
- Visit the Benefits section to learn more
This salary range is specific to the state(s) listed and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set and education; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the range for this position is $225,000-$300,000.
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HCVT Los Angeles, California, USA Office
11444 W. Olympic Blvd., 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90064
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