Law Clerk

POSITION SUMMARY

Spencer Stuart seeks a Law Clerk to work directly with multiple attorneys in an exceptionally strong in-house legal team. The Law Clerk will assist attorneys in all stages of corporate transactions by reviewing, revising and preparing legal documents (contracts), researching issues, and providing assistance with general legal and business matters among various and diverse areas of the law such as Contracts, Employment, Privacy, Real Estate, Corporate, International, and Tax. The position will consistently provide general exposure to many areas of law, thus, no legal specialization is necessary. 

This position in located in Chicago. Members of the legal department are located in Chicago, Amsterdam and Shanghai, and they support all worldwide offices.

Key relationships

Reports to

Assistant General Counsel

Other key relationships

Legal Department

Key responsibilities

Liaise directly with attorneys to draft legal documents, including but not limited to client contracts, confidentiality agreements, employment agreements and corporate documents. Review lengthy and complex legal documents (contracts), analyze the content, revise the terms, and explain these in clear and concise responses. Provide general legal support, research and communication services on matters ranging from basic to complex across many legal subject matter areas.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The Law Clerk is a results oriented individual with a demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast paced professional environment. He or she is intellectually curious with a desire to learn about Spencer Stuart, the firm’s business model and the law. The Law Clerk communicates and functions with discretion while accepting ownership for new and different tasks.

Ideal experience

Currently enrolled in Law School

Student completing his/her first or second year.

One year of experience working in a professional setting

Preferably within an in-house legal department. 

Fluency in English (written and spoken)
Additional language skills will be an advantage. 

Critical capabilities

Legal Expertise

In a strong in-house legal team with multiple attorneys, support the legal team efforts to serve the best interests of the firm by:

Drafting basic and complex legal documents including client contracts, confidentiality and employment agreements and corporate documents. Reading lengthy and complex legal documents, analyzing the content, revising the terms and explaining these in clear, concise responses. Researching general and diverse areas of the law using the internet, Lexis, and other legal resources. Assisting attorneys with general legal and business matters in areas of the law such as Contracts, Employment, Privacy, Real Estate, Corporate, International and Tax.

Workflow Management

In a fast paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines, complete tasks in a timely manner while providing administrative support for the department by:

Applying project management and organization skills and techniques to prioritize and monitor work to meet deadlines. Accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different tasks. Working independently and as a contributing member of a team.

Other personal characteristics

Highly motivated with a sense of commitment and responsibility Strong writing and communication skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to perform research using the Internet and Lexis An understanding of basic legal concepts Strong organizational skills Analytical, logical and methodical Intellectually curious with the desire to collaborate with team Ability to work at least 15- 20 hours per week during the semester with additional hours over breaks and summer

Candidate must attach a writing sample along with his/her resume.

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