Assistant General Counsel, Professional Responsibility
Hiring Company
About the Role
Greater Washington D.C. Area (On-site - Headquarter location)
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.
Functions:
- Legal
About the Company
Leading international law firm
Industry
Law Practice
Type
Privately Held
Age
employees
1001-5000