Assistant General Counsel, Professional Responsibility

Assistant General Counsel, Professional Responsibility

About the Company

Leading international law firm

Industry
Law Practice

Type
Privately Held

Founded
1979

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

• Legal
• Consulting

Business Classifications

• B2B

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for Professional Responsibility to advise on ethics, professional responsibility, conflicts, risk management, and firm policies. The role supports legal and risk priorities, analyzes complex issues, and provides practical guidance to attorneys and business leaders. Responsibilities include managing or supporting claims, investigations, disqualification matters, litigation holds, subpoenas, document preservation, and electronic discovery. The position also supports professional liability insurance matters, develops training and policies, and collaborates on sensitive issues and firmwide initiatives. Candidates must hold a J.D. and be admitted to a bar, with at least eight years of increasingly responsible, directly related experience in a large law firm. They should bring advanced knowledge of legal ethics, professional responsibility, conflicts, confidentiality, and law firm risk management. Strong research, analytical, writing, negotiation, and problem-solving skills are required, along with sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential matters. The role also calls for effective collaboration, project management, and the ability to develop compliance initiatives and advise objectively in complex situations.

Hiring Manager Title
General Counsel

Functions

• Legal