Firm Corporate Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Firm Corporate Counsel in Washington, DC, with consideration for 100% remote US locations. 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 strategic risk management planning.
• Draft and review corporate documents for US and international offices.
• Administer risk management policies and create training materials.
• Stay informed on professional conduct rules and AI developments.
• Develop and implement AI strategies for the Legal Department.
• Manage significant transactions and maintain checklists.
• Create and coordinate contract templates and playbooks.
• Review client engagement agreements and other legal documents.
• Assist with compliance, regulatory matters, 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 matters.
• Develop and implement strategic goals 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 firm settings 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 changing 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

This Silicon Valley firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: intellectual property, corporate, and labor & employment. The firm's intellectual property practice is both rapidly expanding and exceptionally solid; the firm's intellectual property attorneys have extensive experience in state, federal, and international litigation, as well as licensing, litigation avoidance and other matters across the complete spectrum of intellectual property issues. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a sizable bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.