Associate General Counsel

Taylor Root; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global law firm in London is looking for an Associate General Counsel to join their in-house legal team. The role focuses on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management while requiring strong communication and drafting skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years PQE in a top-tier law firm or in-house legal team.
• Ability to communicate complex legal information clearly.
• Expertise in risk management and compliance training.

Responsibilities

• Advise on global corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Identify legal risks in contracts and support compliance efforts.
• Contribute to strategic legal initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Drafting

Risk Management

Compliance

Education

Qualified transactional lawyer (England & Wales and/or New York)

Job description

A top global law firm in London is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join its in-house legal team. This role is embedded within the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), which oversees the firm's global risk management, regulatory compliance and corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on the firm's global corporate structure and governance, including secretarial matters and office lifecycle events (openings, closures, restructures)
• Provide guidance on regulatory compliance across jurisdictions, including policy development and implementation
• Identify and mitigate legal and business risks in contracts and operations
• Support compliance with global reporting obligations (e.g., Modern Slavery, sanctions, sustainability regulations)
• Contribute to strategic legal initiatives and risk management efforts

Candidate Profile

• A qualified transactional lawyer (England & Wales and/or New York), with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience
• Background in a top-tier law firm or in-house legal/risk team at an international firm
• Strong communicator with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly
• Skilled in compliance, risk management and legal training delivery
• Excellent drafting and project management capabilities

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