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Name
Associate General Counsel
Posting Title
Associate General Counsel
Ref #
2236746
Date Published
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
City
Kansas City
State
Missouri
Country
United States
Job Category
Internal Firm Services
Advertised Location
US-MO-Kansas City, US-MO-Saint Louis, US-MO-Springfield, US-NC-Charlotte, US-NC-Charlotte
Working time
Full Time

Description & Requirements

The Associate General Counsel will be a part of Forvis Mazars’ legal/risk management team which is a key component of the firm’s organization structure. Members of the team must demonstrate leadership, creativity, and good judgment in helping the firm manage business risks while working closely with business leaders to find practical and creative solutions to problems.

This position will support the Chief Legal Officer and have significant interaction with the firm’s partners, management, and all functional areas. The legal department manages a large volume of requests, and individuals in this role will need a strong ability to fluidly manage workload with internal client priorities, meet agreed deadlines, and prioritize work consistent with the firm’s business objectives and requirements.

What You Will Do:
  • Provide general counsel to the firm
  • Support the firm’s quality control mission
  • Resolve subpoenas directly with third parties and governmental agencies
  • Draft, revise, and negotiate professional service agreements and various other contracts with clients, vendors, and other third parties.
  • Monitor privacy laws and data security requirements for protection of confidential client information
  • Develop an understanding and appreciation of business risks and use this knowledge to manage risk and craft creative legal solutions to challenges facing the firm
  • Provide advice regarding laws, regulations, and professional standards relating to the accounting profession
Minimum Qualifications:
  • 5-9 years of related experience:
  • Master's level degree in a related field 
Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas are helpful but not required:
    •  Defense of professional liability claims
    •  Employment, IP, or bankruptcy law
    •  M&A, including asset purchase and related agreements
    •  Accounting, tax and/or financial regulatory matters


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About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.
With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we’re building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer
Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being—empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers.

Legal Notice
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.
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