Assistant General Counsel

Assistant General Counsel – Conflicts & Legal Ethics

Position Summary:

This is a non-practicing attorney role responsible for advising on conflicts of interest, legal ethics, and professional responsibility. The position plays a critical role in managing risk while supporting firm business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct conflicts of interest analysis, including identification, evaluation, and resolution
• Review and advise on conflicts checks, waivers, and client consent processes
• Provide guidance on legal ethics and Rules of Professional Conduct
• Partner with attorneys, partners, and internal teams on risk and compliance matters
• Support new business intake and ongoing client engagement risk assessments
• Balance risk mitigation with business enablement across the firm

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• 3–8 years of relevant experience
• Prior experience as a Conflicts Attorney, Risk & Ethics Counsel, or internal Associate/Assistant General Counsel
• Strong law firm experience (required)

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Conflicts checks, analysis, waivers, and consent management
• Deep knowledge of Rules of Professional Conduct
• Experience working with partners, intake teams, and risk/compliance functions
• Strong analytical, communication, and advisory skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within large or mid-sized law firms
• Ability to navigate complex ethical and compliance issues in a fast-paced environment

Not a Fit For:

• Pure litigation or corporate practice attorneys without conflicts/ethics experience
• Entry-level JD candidates
• Non-attorney compliance professionals
• Candidates without law firm experience

Compensation:

• Base Salary: $175,000 – $230,000
• Bonus eligibility included

Work Locations (Hybrid):

• Los Angeles (including Century City)
• Orange County
• Del Mar
• San Diego (Downtown)
• Silicon Valley
• San Francisco
• New York
• Chicago
• Dallas
• Houston
• Washington, DC