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Visiting Attorney

$225k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Visiting Attorney to join a premier international law firm in New York. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys seeking exposure to sophisticated legal matters while working alongside leading practitioners in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

The Visiting Attorney role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-level legal work across a variety of practice areas, supporting complex matters for major corporate, financial, and institutional clients.

Responsibilities
  • Support attorneys and legal teams on complex client matters
  • Conduct legal research and analysis
  • Draft memoranda, briefs, contracts, and other legal documents
  • Assist with due diligence, case management, and transaction support
  • Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups
  • Participate in client-facing matters and strategic legal projects
  • Manage assignments efficiently while maintaining high-quality work product
Qualifications
  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Professionalism, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to teamwork
  • Prior law firm, judicial clerkship, government, or in-house experience is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary: $225,000
  • Compensation may vary based on qualifications and other operational considerations
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave
  • Basic life insurance
  • Eligibility for discretionary performance-based bonuses
Why This Opportunity
  • Gain experience within a premier international law firm
  • Work alongside highly regarded attorneys on sophisticated legal matters
  • Exposure to complex and high-profile client engagements
  • Collaborative and professional work environment
  • Excellent opportunity to expand legal skills and professional network

Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.

Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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