Senior Assistant General Counsel - Hybrid, Global Firm

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Winston Taylor is seeking an experienced lawyer to act as the Firm's attorney and advisor on all legal matters affecting the Firm and its operations. You will develop policies to ensure compliance and support the Office of the General Counsel in daily responsibilities.

The role requires a JD with bar admission and 5+ years in a law firm, with preference for litigation and ethics experience. Chicago office is preferred, with 3–4 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and admission to State Bar required.
• 5+ years experience working in law firm environment.
• Experience with professional responsibility matters, attorney ethics, loss prevention and risk management preferred.
• Litigation background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of defense of Firm's and personnel's interests in the event of claims arising from the work of Firm personnel; assess, investigate, report to ALAS, and retain outside defense counsel as needed.
• Procurement of Firm's professional liability and cyber insurance; assist personnel with insurance issues.
• Serve as Firm's primary contact with ALAS.
• Act as Loss Prevention Partner and advise personnel on loss prevention, attorney ethics and conflicts matters.
• Support attorneys and senior management in management of clients and matters and Firm-related business issues.
• Work with Finance to manage and collect accounts receivable; supervise collection process.

Skills

Litigation

Professional responsibility

Attorney ethics

Loss prevention

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Winston Taylor is seeking an experienced lawyer to act as the Firm's attorney and advisor on all legal matters affecting the Firm and its operations. You will develop policies to ensure compliance and support the Office of the General Counsel in daily responsibilities.

The role requires a JD with bar admission and 5+ years in a law firm, with preference for litigation and ethics experience. Chicago office is preferred, with 3–4 days in the office.