Firm Corporate Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Firm Corporate Counsel for its New York City office, with consideration for 100% remote locations within the United States. The role involves collaborating with the Office of the General Counsel to manage the firm's corporate legal affairs, including drafting and reviewing corporate documents, advising on AI-related issues, and assisting with global compliance and risk management.

Duties

• Assist the Corporate Deputy General Counsel with global legal affairs and risk management planning.
• Draft and review corporate documents for US and international offices.
• Administer risk management policies and create training materials.
• Stay informed on legal developments, including AI in legal services.
• Develop and implement AI strategy for the Legal Department.
• Manage significant transactions and maintain related checklists.
• Create and coordinate contract templates and playbooks.
• Review client engagement agreements and other legal documents.
• Assist with compliance and corporate filings globally.
• Handle corporate secretarial matters and governance documentation.
• Respond to auditor, insurance, and client information requests.
• Address client relationships, conflicts of interest, and intake.
• Develop strategic goals and projects for risk management.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate and current admission to a U.S. bar in good standing.
• Minimum of two years of legal experience at a large firm, preferably in M&A or corporate practice.
• Experience with professional responsibility rules and codes.
• Familiarity with AI tools in law firms preferred.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Creative and practical problem-solving approach.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and ethics.
• Flexibility to handle multiple responsibilities and priorities.
• Willingness to work varied hours and travel as needed.

Education

• Juris Doctorate

Certifications

• Admission to a U.S. bar in good standing

Skills

• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Creative problem-solving
• Team-oriented

Benefits

• Elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Mental well-being programs
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Parental leave benefits
• Health savings account contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401K program
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.