Senior In-House Counsel, Risk & Litigation

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Job summary

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP seeks an experienced litigator to join its in-house Global Risk team in New York. The role focuses on litigation‑related advice, employment matters, and compliance with professional obligations.

You will report to the Associate General Counsel and collaborate with partners, human resources, and business teams across jurisdictions. The ideal candidate has 10–12 years of total legal experience, top-tier litigation credentials, and the ability to translate

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and New York bar admission required.
• Significant litigation experience at a top law firm.
• In-house experience and advising on employment matters are strong pluses.

Responsibilities

• Advise on litigation matters across federal and state courts.
• Lead strategy in responding to litigation, subpoenas, and information requests.
• Advise on employment law questions with HR and Talent teams.
• Draft and revise risk management policies and ensure compliance.

Skills

Litigation experience

In-house experience

Employment law

Communication

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

New York bar admission

Job description

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP seeks an experienced litigator to join its in-house Global Risk team in New York. The role focuses on litigation‑related advice, employment matters, and compliance with professional obligations.

You will report to the Associate General Counsel and collaborate with partners, human resources, and business teams across jurisdictions. The ideal candidate has 10–12 years of total legal experience, top-tier litigation credentials, and the ability to translate