Assistant General Counsel

About the role

We're seeking an accomplished Assistant General Counsel to join our Office of General Counsel in a high-impact role at the intersection of legal strategy, ethics, and enterprise risk management. Reporting to the firm's Deputy General Counsel, this position offers a unique opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor across one of the world's preeminent law firms — shaping and safeguarding the policies, processes, and risk frameworks that underpin the firm's operations and reputation. The ideal candidate brings sharp legal judgment, a collaborative mindset, and the poise to navigate complex professional responsibility matters with confidence and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as key point of contact and advisor to firm constituents regarding a range of legal, ethics and risk management issues; firm policies, practice, and procedures; and strategic and client relations issues.
• Oversee the response to subpoenas served on the firm, including implementing litigation holds, coordinating document preservation and subpoena responses, and managing the review and production of documents.
• Advisory on client records preservation and transfer obligations.
• Provide strategic support on unique client engagement arrangements and due diligence requests.
• Update, enhance, and maintain risk management policies and guidelines.
• Oversee the firm’s bar admissions policies.
• Support annual risk management audit procedures in support of professional liability insurance renewal.
• Support the Office of General Counsel in ensuring internal stakeholders are aligned with legal processes and procedures, working effectively across business units and internal functions to resolve risk management issues.
• Aid in the development and implementation of strategic plans and specific projects for risk management.
• Keep current on developments in law and regulation regarding professional responsibility and firm risk management and other issues.
• Provide litigation support, as and when needed.

Requirements

JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an active bar license in good standing in the relevant office location. 5+ years of legal practice with required litigation experience in a law firm setting; prior law firm Office of General Counsel or risk management experience and privacy law background are a plus.

Qualifications

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively and diplomatically with attorneys and business professionals at all levels, both one-on-one and in group settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, with a demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships across departments and all levels of management, with cultural sensitivity.
• Creative, practical, and business-driven approach to problem solving, backed by strong legal research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Unimpeachable professional ethics with an unwaverting commitment to confidentiality and the highest standards of professional responsibility.
• Team-oriented with strong leadership and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously under pressure while delivering sound, practical legal advice.
• Able to work extended or weekend hours as needed to cover multiple time zones, with some travel required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage.
• Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
• Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
• Education reimbursement annually.
• Dedicated Talent Development team.
• Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.