Corporate Counsel

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Corporate Counsel in Santa Monica, CA, with consideration for remote locations across 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 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 updated 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 various client and counsel agreements.
• Assist with compliance and regulatory matters 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 two years of legal experience, 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

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 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.