Firm Corporate Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Firm Corporate Counsel in Seattle, WA, with consideration for remote locations across the U.S. 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Corporate Deputy General Counsel with global legal affairs and risk management planning.
• Draft and review corporate documents for U.S. and international offices.
• Administer risk management policies and create training materials.
• Stay updated on professional conduct rules and AI developments.
• Develop and implement AI strategies 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, 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 processes.
• Contribute to strategic goals and projects for risk management.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and current admission to a U.S. bar in good standing.
• Minimum of two years of legal experience, preferably in M&A or corporate practice.
• Experience with professional responsibility rules and codes.
• Interest in AI tools in legal services is preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Creative problem-solving approach aligned with firm needs.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and ethics.
• Flexibility to manage 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

• Effective communication and collaboration
• Problem-solving and strategic thinking
• Organizational and analytical proficiency
• Attention to detail and confidentiality

Benefits

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

This international law firm was founded over 50 years ago to handle cases involving arbitration, commercial litigation, and investigations. Their areas of practice include banking and finance, corporate, capital markets, antitrust and competition, energy, tax, supreme court and appellate, and many more. Their offices are located all across the world, with their headquarters in San Francisco, CA.