Multi Offices - Assistant General Counsel

Winston Taylor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 320,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston Taylor LLP in Chicago seeks an experienced attorney to act as the Firm’s lawyer and advisor to management on legal matters and to help develop practices, guidelines, and policies ensuring compliance with federal, state, and international laws.

The role supports the Office of General Counsel and Conflicts/Intake, handles defense of claims, insurance procurement, and loss prevention, and collaborates with Finance on receivables.

Qualifications

• JD degree required.
• 5+ years experience in law firm environment.
• Experience with professional responsibility matters and attorney ethics preferred.
• Litigation background preferred.
• Must live within commutable distance to a Chicago office (3-4 days/wk).

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of defense of Firm’s and personnel’s interests in claims arising from work of Firm personnel.
• Procurement of professional liability and cyber insurance; assist personnel with insurance issues.
• Serve as primary contact with ALAS.
• Act as Loss Prevention Partner; advise on ethics and conflicts matters.
• Support attorneys and management in client/matter management and business issues.
• Work with Finance to manage and collect accounts receivable; assist with collection process.

Skills

Litigation experience

Attorney ethics

Loss prevention

Risk management

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

About us

At Winston Taylor, we set the standard, together.

WinstonTaylorisatransatlanticlawfirmbuiltforthebusinesses,people,andmarkets driving capital and innovation. Here, you\'re in the room. In the action. Sleeves rolled up.

You\’ll work with leading clients. Disruptors. Fast-growth companies. And help them to stay onestepaheadofthemomentandmakecriticaldecisionsthatshapetheirfuture.We\’re present in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, combining the scale and speed that clients demand.

You\’llbetrustedwithrealresponsibilityfromtheoutsetandbuildexperiencethrough hands-on work. We take your progression personally. We provide the platform. You shape the work around your goals and aspirations.

Step into the moments that matter. Join Winston Taylor.

Position summary

ActastheFirm’slawyerandasan advisorandresourcetomanagementandotherFirm personnel in all legal matters involving the Firm and its operations.Develop practices, guidelines and policies to ensure federal, state and international compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Support the Office of the General Counsel and Conflicts/Intake team in its day-to-day responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of defense of Firm’s and personnel’s interests in the event of claims made arising from the work of Firm personnel. Assess and investigate claims and circumstances, report to Attorneys’ Liability Assurance Society (\"ALAS\") where appropriate and identify and retain outside defense counsel where needed.
• Handle procurement of Firm’s professional liability and cyber insurance and assist Firm personnel with insurance-related issues.
• Serve as Firm’s primary point of contact with ALAS.
• Act as Firm’s Loss Prevention Partner and advise personnel on loss prevention, attorney ethics and conflicts matters.
• Support all attorneys and senior management in management of clients and matters and Firm-related business issues.
• Work with Firm’s Finance group and assist with management and collection of accounts receivable where needed. Manage collection process.

Experience, Skills, And Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and admission to relevant State Bar required.
• 5+ years experience working in law firm environment required.
• Experience with professional responsibility matters, attorney ethics, loss prevention and risk management preferred.
• Litigation background preferred.
• Must live within a commutable distance to a local office with the ability to come into the office 3-4 days per week. Chicago office preferred.
• Ability to foster an “open door” dynamic for the Office of General Counsel by enhancing the profile of the Office and encouraging Firm personnel to communicate regularly with Office of General Counsel.

Benefits

Winston offers comprehensive benefits that provide a full spectrum of coverage and support for our full-time employees and their families. Additional information about benefits and rewards can be found here .

Salary

The target annual salary range for this role is currently $320,000-$375,000 based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of compensation offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, market data and internal equity. Total compensation includes a comprehensive healthcare benefits package, yearly retirement contribution, and may include an annual discretionary merit bonus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.