Seyfarth Shaw LLP · 1 day ago
Deputy General Counsel (must reside in New York)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$345K/yr - $440K/yr
10+ years expSeyfarth Shaw LLP is a law firm that values great people and provides opportunities for professional development. As the Deputy General Counsel, you will collaborate with the Office of General Counsel on various legal and compliance matters, including risk management and firm policies, while providing guidance on conflict-of-interest and professional responsibility issues.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Provide research, analysis, and advice to firm partners and associates on a wide variety of issues arising from client representation, including conflict-of-interest, professional responsibility, and engagement agreement issues
Assist OGC and the Firm’s Risk Management Committee with risk management policies, including drafting policies, alerts, and training materials for the firm’s lawyers and staff
Stay informed of updates to the rules of professional conduct, ethics opinions, and other legal developments, and work with the OGC to provide education and alerts regarding same. Provide advice with respect to ethics and other professional responsibility rules relating to incoming lateral associates and partners
Assist with the firm's response to any demands or motions seeking to disqualify the firm or its attorneys as counsel in particular matters
Help to develop, update and implement firm policies on a broad array of matters such as the use of artificial intelligence and other tools, new representations, social media, and matters requiring special firm approval
Handle or otherwise assist with the analysis and defense of threatened or actual claims involving the firm, including supervision of outside counsel retained to represent the firm with respect to such claims
Coordinate on specific matters with the firm’s attorneys who specialize in addressing client intake/conflicts, subpoenas and other document requests, and electronic discovery matters
Build strong working relationships directly with the firm's partners and associates and firm leadership
Qualification
Required
JD degree and current admission to a U.S. bar in good standing is required
10+ years of experience, including within a large law firm office of general counsel or other relevant experience such as representing lawyers and law firms in malpractice and ethics matters
Deep knowledge of rules of professional conduct
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across all levels of the firm
Creative, practical, business-oriented problem-solving approach
Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal, communication, and counseling skills
Strong organizational and analytical skills, coupled with excellent attention to detail
Demonstrated commitment to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality, personal integrity, ethics and dedication
Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel as needed
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
High stakes. High volume. High impact.
1001-5000 employees
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