• Job Description

  Req#: JR-257196

  Who We Are
  Robert Half, one of FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For is hiring for a Counsel join the Protiviti Legal Department.

  What You’ll Do

  • Tracking, drafting, revising, and negotiating complex non-standard agreements, including services agreements, statements of work, order forms, non-disclosure agreements, business associate agreements, partner/alliance agreements and other commercial agreements. Provide counseling and legal guidance to other associates reviewing and negotiating agreements. Ensure contracts comply with federal, state and local laws. Ensure compliance with Protiviti/RHI policies, procedures, and practices. Intensive interaction with both in-house clients and external customers.

  • Communicate company and legal department policies and approval processes for non-standard contractual terms to in-house clients. Assist clients in articulating and obtaining approvals for non-standard contractual terms.

  • Continuously improve Protiviti’s/RHI’s client contracting process to ensure their competitiveness in the marketplace, including continuously looking for ways to increase the ease with which companies can do business with Protiviti/RHI, revisiting Protiviti’s/RHI’s client contract policies regarding the terms they must have or avoid in contracts and instituting better processes for negotiating, tracking, and storing client contracts.

  • Train (and create the training for) field personnel on the skills necessary to facilitate the quick and efficient closing of client contracts while protecting and preserving the legal, ethical and financial integrity and reputation of Protiviti/RHI. Support and lead the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal and approval processes, as well as training on such topics. Special projects as requested.

  • Advise and work with senior leaders of the department, and senior executive management, to develop, adopt, review and analyze key Protiviti/RHI policies related to client contracts.

  
  What You’ll Need

  • JD from an ABA accredited law school.

  • 5+ years’ of practicing law, including significant experience in negotiating contracts.

  • Computer expertise, including expertise in Word and Excel.

  • Excellent business judgment.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Professional, confident, enthusiastic and detail-oriented.

  • Ability to coordinate and maintain follow-up on a number of projects simultaneously.

  • Strong negotiation skills and the ability to spot legal issues and think quickly under tight deadlines.

  • Strong understanding of a legal specialty area and commitment to client service.

  • Ability to render practical legal advice and assess risk in the context of reward to the company.

  • Ability to prioritize changing workloads.

  • Demonstrate initiative and be a self-starter.

  • Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and be resourceful.

  The typical annual salary range for this position is shown below and is negotiable depending upon experience and location. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.

  $116,000.00 - $177,000.00

  We offer exceptional earning potential and a competitive benefits package, including group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental), FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks, and short/long term disability. Robert Half provides paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) our people receive varies based on their years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new hire earns up to 17 days of CTO per calendar year. Our people also receive up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year. We also offer the opportunity to contribute to our company 401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan (if eligible), with an employer match of 100% on the first 3% of your contributions for eligible employees. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources .

  Robert Half Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran

  As part of Robert Half’s Corporate Services facility employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

  Robert Half is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.

  In your email please include the following:

  • The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.

  • The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.

  For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

  For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

• About the company

  Robert Half, formally referred to as Robert Half International Inc., is a global human resource consulting firm based in Menlo Park, California.

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