Assistant General Counsel

Withum; New York (NY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an Assistant General Counsel to join their dynamic legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the General Counsel, engaging in a variety of legal tasks such as contract management, litigation oversight, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience, including a J.D. from an accredited law school and a proven track record in a fast-paced environment. This innovative firm values teamwork and client service excellence, providing a supportive atmosphere for professional growth and development. If you are ready to make a significant impact in the legal field, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Bonus program based on performance

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of law firm experience preferred, litigation or in-house experience a plus.
• Admission to state bar in good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate contracts with clients and vendors.
• Provide legal advice on privacy and data security requirements.
• Manage responses to subpoenas and oversee legal processes.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Contract Management

Legal Research

Negotiation

Project Management

Relationship Building

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

MS Office Suite

Document Management Software

Job description

Withum is currently seeking an Assistant General Counsel that can be located remotely or in any of our offices nationwide. In this role, you will work directly with Withum’s General Counsel to assist with a wide variety of legal work ranging from contract management, licensing, and subpoena responses, to overseeing litigation, data privacy, and regulatory matters, to name a few.

Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.

How You’ll Spend Your Time

• Draft, revise and negotiate engagement letters, master service agreements, and various other contracts with clients, vendors, and other third parties.
• Analyze and negotiate various types of agreements to identify risk considerations and potential exposure to the firm. Work closely and collaboratively with General Counsel to develop and implement key legal processes and systems corporate wide, conduct legal research and analysis, and oversee clerical tasks as needed.
• Interface with partners and team members to provide support on various contracts with clients and vendors.
• Managing the firm’s response to subpoenas directly with third parties or through outside counsel.
• Monitor and provide advice on laws impacting the profession, including, but not limited to privacy and data security requirements.
• Additional ad hoc projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D from an accredited law school with 6-8 years of law firm experience preferred, litigation or prior in-house experience a plus.
• Admission to state bar in good standing. Proven ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Track record of establishing solid relationships, polished and highly personable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Document management software experience preferred.

The compensation for this position will be between $150,000-$200,000 annually. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience, and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at Withum Careers.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Remotely anywhere within the United States except the States of Colorado & New York.

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Industries: Accounting