Assistant General Counsel (Part-time)

Woods Rogers; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Professional office environment

Job summary

Woods Rogers is a Virginia-based law firm seeking an Assistant General Counsel to support the General Counsel and the conflicts and new client intake team in Roanoke, VA. This part-time position also involves conducting research and providing strategic advice on risk management, ethics, employment matters, investigations, client engagement, and contracts.

The role requires JD and substantial experience in conflicts and client intake, with opportunities to collaborate across the firm to uphold

Qualifications

• JD degree required.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience at a law firm or general counsel's office.
• Expertise in conflicts and new client intake processes.
• Strong ethics, risk management, compliance and contract knowledge.
• Strong research and legal writing skills; ability to draft complex documents.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and communication abilities.
• Ability to build professional relationships with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the conflicts and new client intake team.
• Collaborate with leadership to uphold ethical conduct and risk management.
• Assist GC in managing internal legal matters and risk strategies.
• Counsel on professional responsibility, conflicts, and confidentiality.
• Draft and review firm contracts and agreements.
• Contribute to firm policies and training on legal risk and ethics.
• Support internal investigations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Virginia Bar admission (preferred)

Job description

Woods Rogers is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join our growing firm. The Assistant General Counsel supports the General Counsel in overseeing the legal affairs of the firm. A primary role of this position will be to support the conflicts and new client intake team. This role also involves conducting research and providing strategic advice on a broad range of matters affecting the firm, including risk management, professional ethics and compliance, employment matters, internal investigations, client engagement, and contractual agreements. This is a part-time position and may be based at any of our five office locations.

Firm Overview

Woods Rogers is a Virginia-based law firm delivering uncommon service and solutions. More than 135 attorneys collaborate across disciplines to provide business-focused legal advice to a diverse range of clients, from individuals to large corporations. With outstanding talent, strong relationships, and an exceptional culture, we are redefining the legal experience for clients. Learn more at woodsrogers.com.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000 base salary.

This is the firm's good faith pay range for this hiring cycle. The firm handles compensation discussions only after an offer is extended.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience working at a law firm or general counsel's office.
• Proven expertise in conflicts and new client intake processes.
• Strong knowledge of legal ethics, risk management principles, law firm operations, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent research and legal writing skills, including experience drafting complex legal documents.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent professional judgment and discretion, with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues and clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Admission to the state bar of Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support and guidance to the firm's conflicts and new client intake team.
• Collaborate with firm leadership and practice group leaders to uphold the highest standards of legal and ethical conduct.
• Assist the General Counsel in managing internal legal matters and advising on risk management strategies.
• Provide counsel on issues involving professional responsibility, conflicts of interest, and confidentiality.
• Draft and review firm-related contracts and agreements.
• Assist in developing and implementing firm policies and training programs related to legal risk, compliance, and ethics.
• Conduct or support internal investigations as needed.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits Include

• 401(k) + matching
• Professional office environment

Applications

Woods Rogers is an equal opportunity employer. Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open for applications until filled.