Free Assistant General Counsel Job Description for Microsoft Word

[Insert company name here] is an established and successful law firm specializing in [insert key areas of focus here]

We’re looking for an Assistant General Counsel to work closely with the business team and develop policies, practices, and guidelines concerning state, federal, and international compliance with laws and regulations.

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Negotiate contracts and advise on all types of commercial matters
• Counseling senior management and providing business advice at the advanced level
• Identifies and analyzes legal issues, drafts key documents, presents clear recommendations to top management, and assures legal compliance.
• May manage attorneys in several legal specializations including tax, litigation, acquisitions, IP, etc.
• Proactively identify legal matters that require attention
• Develop practical solutions and communicate the same to the legal department’s business clients, including senior directors and Vice Presidents
• Prepares and/or reviews contracts involving various substantive areas of law: including commercial, real estate; employment-related documents.
• Represent the organization in various state and federal regulatory actions.
• Assist in the company’s acquisition activity (primarily due diligence)
• Legal research and prepare memos addressed to senior management
• Enhance the effectiveness of the legal department through the participation in staff meetings’, training, and the positive interaction with internal and external clients

About you

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) Degree from an accredited law school and member of a state Bar, preferably [insert name of city], in good standing
  [insert number] years of relevant experience in a medium to a large law firm and/or corporate legal department
• Providing legal guidance to quality control functions
• Significant litigation experience on product liability and commercial matters
• Experience counseling Human Resource department on [insert name of country] labor law matters

What you’ll get in return

The firm offers a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation.

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical insurance plan
• Dental insurance plan
• Vision insurance plan
• Contribution to life insurance plan
• 401k profit sharing
• Parking reimbursement
• Social, charity, and wellness events

To apply for the role or have a confidential discussion, contact us on [insert recruiter email address] or [insert recruiter phone number]