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 seeks an Assistant General Counsel to join our growing firm in a part-time capacity. The role supports the General Counsel and the conflicts and new client intake team, conducting research and providing strategic counsel on risk, ethics, compliance, and contractual matters.

The position may be based at any of our five office locations in Virginia, offering an opportunity to work across multiple practice areas while upholding the highest standards of professional conduct.

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.

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.

Skills

Conflicts of interest

New client intake

Legal ethics

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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.