New York, NY, US,
10055
Full Time
9 October 2025General Counsel Attorney – In-House
Full-Time
New York, New York
08/18/2025
Compensation: 200000.-275000. / Annually
Benefit Offered: YES
Our client, one of the largest, most prestigious law firms in the United States, has an immediate need for an experienced, General Counsel Attorney, to join our winning team in New York.
Our candidate of choice will bring at least three years prior experience as in-house general counsel.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:
- Researching and analyzing ethical rules and related legal questions
- Reviewing and editing agreements with clients and third parties
- Drafting and enforcing Firm policy and protocol
- Assessing and advising on client and business conflicts
- Responding to discovery requests
- Assisting with potential claims and litigation
- Assisting in creating trainings and delivering presentations
- Ideal candidate would be familiar with ethics rules and be willing to take on a variety of tasks with significant responsibility and have excellent analytical, interpersonal, writing and presentation skills.
- Candidates must have a high level of academic achievement from an accredited law school and be admitted to the NY Bar.
WE OFFER:
- Market rate, annual year-end discretionary bonus
- Hybrid work schedule!
- Benefits Program offers medical, dental, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, vision and dependent life insurance (benefits may vary for lawyers based outside of the U.S.)
- Savings Plan (401(k) Plan) available to U.S.-based lawyers
- Malpractice insurance, bar association dues and registration fees are paid by the firm
- Domestic partner benefits are available (where applicable)
- Concierge and errand-running services
- Eligible law school gifts are matched by the firm
Please apply today to be immediately considered for the role!
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