Associate General Counsel

8-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Associate General Counsel
The candidate will serve as a member of the General Counsel's Office and provide risk management, ethics and compliance advice and guidance to the firm's attorneys and staff. Also provide legal and strategic advice to the firm on a variety of matters, including litigation, the Rules of Professional Conduct, contracts, federal and state regulatory requirements, HIPAA, data/privacy and security, and employment law to ensure operation within the scope established by law. Interact with firm attorneys and staff regularly to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Rules of Professional Conduct. Work closely with the General Counsel and others in the Office of General Counsel to promote ethics and regulatory compliance within the firm. Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda and documents. Handle all aspects of discovery as needed, including responding to subpoenas, propounding and responding to discovery, and taking and defending depositions. Represent and defend the firm in disputes. Manage litigation against the firm and firm attorneys; supervise and collaborate with outside counsel; and negotiate and oversee settlements. Review pleadings and participate in litigation as needed. Conduct investigations, including employment-related investigations. Participate in firm-wide training and presentations to attorneys and staff regarding risk management issues, legal policies and procedures, and best practices. Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures. Advise concerning latest legal developments concerning ethical rules applicable to attorneys, including the Rules of Professional Conduct and applicable ethics opinions. Interact with conflicts team to resolve conflicts issues; assist with the preparation of waiver letters and documents; and advise concerning laws and ethics opinions related to conflicts. Assist with special projects requested by the General Counsel, including projects related to conflicts, litigation, and business intake. Perform other reasonable tasks requested by the firm-wide Managing Partner, the General Counsel, or other members of Senior Management.

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Legal research, legal writing, litigation, discovery, negotiation, management, investigation, training, policy development, conflict resolution, project management, analytical skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, judgement, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, communication, organizational skills, time management, research skills.

Juris Doctor degree.

Qualification and Experience The candidate should have a Juris Doctor degree and license to practice law in the resident jurisdiction. Must have 8-10 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, in-house position, or government. Familiarity with professional liability rules, ethics opinions, and Rules of Professional Conduct is a plus. Litigation experience, including responding to discovery requests and handling litigation, is preferred. Must have admission to practice law in at least one state where an office of the firm is located.

Legal