General Counsel Attorney – In-House

Elgen Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

401(k) Plan

Malpractice insurance

Concierge services

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in New York seeks a General Counsel Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of in-house experience, with a strong background in legal research, drafting policies, and client relations. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, alongside a law degree from an accredited institution and admission to the NY Bar, are essential. The firm offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a market-rate discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience as in-house general counsel.
• Admitted to NY Bar.
• Strong academic background.

Responsibilities

• Researching and analyzing ethical rules and related legal questions.
• Reviewing and editing agreements with clients and third parties.
• Drafting and enforcing Firm policy and protocol.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Education

Law degree from accredited law school

Job description

Compensation: 200000.-275000. / Annually

Our client, one of the largest, most prestigious law firms in the United States, has an immediate need for an experienced, General Counsel Attorney, to join our winning team in New York.

Our candidate of choice will bring at least three years prior experience as in-house general counsel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:

• Researching and analyzing ethical rules and related legal questions
• Reviewing and editing agreements with clients and third parties
• Drafting and enforcing Firm policy and protocol
• Assessing and advising on client and business conflicts
• Responding to discovery requests
• Assisting with potential claims and litigation
• Assisting in creating trainings and delivering presentations
• Ideal candidate would be familiar with ethics rules and be willing to take on a variety of tasks with significant responsibility and have excellent analytical, interpersonal, writing and presentation skills.
• Candidates must have a high level of academic achievement from an accredited law school and be admitted to the NY Bar.

WE OFFER:

• Market rate, annual year-end discretionary bonus
• Benefits Program offers medical, dental, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, vision and dependent life insurance (benefits may vary for lawyers based outside of the U.S.)
• Savings Plan (401(k) Plan) available to U.S.-based lawyers
• Malpractice insurance, bar association dues and registration fees are paid by the firm
• Domestic partner benefits are available (where applicable)
• Concierge and errand-running services
• Eligible law school gifts are matched by the firm

Please apply today to be immediately considered for the role!

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