Boston Consulting Group
Legal Counsel - Regulatory
Boston Consulting Group, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Description
BCG is partnering with our clients to tackle some of the world’s biggest and most pressing challenges. Grounded by our values and guided by our purpose, we are unlocking the potential of those who advance the world. Our Global Legal Team is a key enabler of our firm’s success, helping to drive impact and progress across several important dimensions.
As a member of the Legal team, you will collaborate across BCG teams and functions to support our business growth strategy, provide counsel and expertise, drive legal innovation, and leverage the power of new ways of working. You will play a critical role in the Regulatory & Compliance Platform and Corporate Center of Expertise (COE)'s approach to solving existing and emerging regulatory and compliance challenges, including but not limited to regulatory topics such as foreign agent registration, anti-trust, ESG, NDAA, export control, AI, AB&C, and lobbying.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The Legal Counsel – Regulatory Programs position requires a mix of regulatory/legal, strategic consulting, and project/change management experience. This role will require you to develop and deploy expertise in current and evolving regulatory issues while also concurrently building out BCG Legal’s regulatory program, tools, and associated processes. Among other responsibilities, you will:
Drive Regulatory Change Initiatives: Identify, manage, and drive regulatory compliance projects impacting BCG’s global business from a strategic, tactical, and operational perspective in partnership with Compliance and other parts of the business.
Bolster Regulatory Flywheel Approach: Support the ongoing development of BCG's Regulatory Flywheel on regulatory topics, connecting various Corporate COE platforms (e.g., Privacy, Public Sector) to drive consistency across the firm.
Leverage Consulting Skills: Collaborate with Legal and other functions to combine expertise and improve regulatory change efforts, ensuring ongoing efficiencies in Legal’s implementation and support.
Design and Implement Regulatory Programs: Work on the design and operational rollout of compliance programs, supporting the business in responding to regulatory changes.
Drive Efficiencies of Legal Support: Work with Legal’s Strategy and Operations COE to develop actionable processes and tools that drive scalability in BCG’s regulatory programs.
Lead Crisis Management and Special Projects: Partner on crisis management initiatives and take ownership of discrete legal projects as they arise.
Support Training and Development: Provide training and continued development of skills within the global legal team and broader business, particularly on regulatory and compliance issues.
Contribute to Running the Business: Leverage expertise gained through change initiatives to support various legal and regulatory topics.
Act as a Central Point of Contact: Serve as a key resource for knowledge aggregation, horizon scanning of regulatory trends, and risk mitigation strategies.
Partner on Existing Regulatory Programs: Provide support on operational aspects of BCG’s Clears framework as needed.
WHO WE ARE
BCG pioneered strategy consulting more than 50 years ago, and we continue to innovate and redefine the industry. We offer multiple career paths for the world’s best talent to have a real impact on business and society. As part of our team, you will benefit from the breadth and diversity of what we are doing today and where we are headed next. We count on your authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. In return, we are committed to supporting you in discovering the most fulfilling career journey possible—and unlocking your potential to advance the world.
Minimum Requirements:
Educational Background: Graduate degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school (with an active bar license) and an undergraduate business or M.B.A. degree.
Legal Experience: Experience with a top-tier law firm or sophisticated in-house legal department.
Strategic Management Consulting Experience: Experience with a leading strategy consulting firm.
Overall Experience: 5-8 years of legal and consulting experience, with 1+ years at a team lead level, ideally with a focus on regulatory, risk management, and compliance topics.
Project management certifications and expertise.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills, with fluency in English.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrating superior analytical skills and a creative approach to problem-solving.
Managing Complex Legal Matters: Quickly spotting issues and managing complex legal challenges.
Building Expertise Quickly: Quickly developing new skills and areas of expertise, particularly in the context of international laws and regulations.
Leading Change Efforts: Deploying and driving large-scale legal change efforts in collaboration with BCG's Compliance function.
Being Proactive and Collaborative: A high-energy professional who is proactive, hardworking, and a strong team player.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
BCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of administering all employment decisions and actions without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
YOU'LL WORK WITH
BCG’s legal group manages a full spectrum of legal issues, including contracts, intellectual property, regulatory matters, corporate compliance, and corporate governance. The firm’s legal team serves as both a trusted advisor to the business and an activist agent of change.
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BCG is partnering with our clients to tackle some of the world’s biggest and most pressing challenges. Grounded by our values and guided by our purpose, we are unlocking the potential of those who advance the world. Our Global Legal Team is a key enabler of our firm’s success, helping to drive impact and progress across several important dimensions.
As a member of the Legal team, you will collaborate across BCG teams and functions to support our business growth strategy, provide counsel and expertise, drive legal innovation, and leverage the power of new ways of working. You will play a critical role in the Regulatory & Compliance Platform and Corporate Center of Expertise (COE)'s approach to solving existing and emerging regulatory and compliance challenges, including but not limited to regulatory topics such as foreign agent registration, anti-trust, ESG, NDAA, export control, AI, AB&C, and lobbying.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The Legal Counsel – Regulatory Programs position requires a mix of regulatory/legal, strategic consulting, and project/change management experience. This role will require you to develop and deploy expertise in current and evolving regulatory issues while also concurrently building out BCG Legal’s regulatory program, tools, and associated processes. Among other responsibilities, you will:
Drive Regulatory Change Initiatives: Identify, manage, and drive regulatory compliance projects impacting BCG’s global business from a strategic, tactical, and operational perspective in partnership with Compliance and other parts of the business.
Bolster Regulatory Flywheel Approach: Support the ongoing development of BCG's Regulatory Flywheel on regulatory topics, connecting various Corporate COE platforms (e.g., Privacy, Public Sector) to drive consistency across the firm.
Leverage Consulting Skills: Collaborate with Legal and other functions to combine expertise and improve regulatory change efforts, ensuring ongoing efficiencies in Legal’s implementation and support.
Design and Implement Regulatory Programs: Work on the design and operational rollout of compliance programs, supporting the business in responding to regulatory changes.
Drive Efficiencies of Legal Support: Work with Legal’s Strategy and Operations COE to develop actionable processes and tools that drive scalability in BCG’s regulatory programs.
Lead Crisis Management and Special Projects: Partner on crisis management initiatives and take ownership of discrete legal projects as they arise.
Support Training and Development: Provide training and continued development of skills within the global legal team and broader business, particularly on regulatory and compliance issues.
Contribute to Running the Business: Leverage expertise gained through change initiatives to support various legal and regulatory topics.
Act as a Central Point of Contact: Serve as a key resource for knowledge aggregation, horizon scanning of regulatory trends, and risk mitigation strategies.
Partner on Existing Regulatory Programs: Provide support on operational aspects of BCG’s Clears framework as needed.
WHO WE ARE
BCG pioneered strategy consulting more than 50 years ago, and we continue to innovate and redefine the industry. We offer multiple career paths for the world’s best talent to have a real impact on business and society. As part of our team, you will benefit from the breadth and diversity of what we are doing today and where we are headed next. We count on your authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. In return, we are committed to supporting you in discovering the most fulfilling career journey possible—and unlocking your potential to advance the world.
Minimum Requirements:
Educational Background: Graduate degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school (with an active bar license) and an undergraduate business or M.B.A. degree.
Legal Experience: Experience with a top-tier law firm or sophisticated in-house legal department.
Strategic Management Consulting Experience: Experience with a leading strategy consulting firm.
Overall Experience: 5-8 years of legal and consulting experience, with 1+ years at a team lead level, ideally with a focus on regulatory, risk management, and compliance topics.
Project management certifications and expertise.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills, with fluency in English.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrating superior analytical skills and a creative approach to problem-solving.
Managing Complex Legal Matters: Quickly spotting issues and managing complex legal challenges.
Building Expertise Quickly: Quickly developing new skills and areas of expertise, particularly in the context of international laws and regulations.
Leading Change Efforts: Deploying and driving large-scale legal change efforts in collaboration with BCG's Compliance function.
Being Proactive and Collaborative: A high-energy professional who is proactive, hardworking, and a strong team player.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
BCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of administering all employment decisions and actions without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
YOU'LL WORK WITH
BCG’s legal group manages a full spectrum of legal issues, including contracts, intellectual property, regulatory matters, corporate compliance, and corporate governance. The firm’s legal team serves as both a trusted advisor to the business and an activist agent of change.
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