Counsel

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

BBH & Co. is seeking an attorney with deep expertise in advising clients on strategic and commercial technology-focused transactions, including the development and negotiation of complex outsourcing, software development, licensing and maintenance contracts with sophisticated counterparties, and providing counsel to engagement sponsors and key stakeholders throughout the contract lifecycle.  This attorney will be nimble and intellectually curious, be resourceful in resolving issues, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, sound judgment, and able to manage multiple projects concurrently.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide advice and counsel to internal project and deal team sponsors, key stakeholders, and control functions on the development of new technology and data commercialization strategies for BBH globally.
• Review and negotiate all aspects of client contracts covering a broad range of technology-related products and services. 
• Escalate deviations from BBH contracting standards as needed, concisely explaining the legal and business risks and alternatives presented.
• Facilitate and manage use of outside counsel assistance on joint venture, strategic alliance and other third-party investment arrangements, and advising on legal/regulatory issues relevant to producers of new technology products.
• Create and support the maintenance of templates, policies, procedures and playbooks for client engagements.
• Represent BBH’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) in day-to-day working group meetings and on relevant oversight committees.
• Provide support for OGC initiatives and matters as needed.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating agreements related to the sale of technology products and services, including SaaS agreements, software licenses, collaboration/joint development agreements and outsourcing agreements.
• Experience in negotiating agreements for AI-based technology solutions, with a strong understanding of the risks associated with inputs to, and outputs from, AI tools, and related contracting approaches.  
• Deep knowledge of the marketplace, regulatory framework and issues that arise in complex technology transaction agreements, including intellectual property rights, data security, data privacy, continuity, escrow and related protections.
• Ability to identify both legal and business risks presented in various types of technology engagements and draft contract terms to eliminate or mitigate those risks.
• Financial services industry experience preferred.
• Experience in matters involving blockchain technologies (including digital assets and tokenization) and financial market technology and data is a plus.
• Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to business and technology leadership at BBH, drawing on subject-matter expertise and experience to explain complex legal and regulatory issues in technology and support decision-making on the best path forward.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple negotiations, competing priorities and aggressive deadlines.

EDUCATION LEVEL AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Must have excellent professional credentials, including at least 7+ years of directly relevant work experience as in-house counsel or through a combination of law firm and in-house roles.
• Licensed to practice law in good standing in Massachusetts or New York.

   

Salary Range

MA: $140,000 - $190,000 base salary + target annual bonus

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. 

 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.  As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.