Litigation and Regulatory Affairs Assistant General Counsel

Litigation and Regulatory Affairs Assistant General Counsel

Join Crowe LLP as an Assistant General Counsel for Litigation and Regulatory Affairs. This role reports to the General Counsel within Crowe's Firm Risk Management business unit and will manage the firm's responses to all litigation, regulatory investigations, and subpoenas, as well as advise professionals on risk items.

Role and Responsibilities

Oversee and manage litigation and dispute resolution. Work with external counsel to achieve strategic goals; develop case assessments and budgets; conduct internal fact-finding and interviews; facilitate discovery; monitor pleadings, motions, and overall case posture; participate in settlement conferences, mediations, and trials; advise firm leadership and engagement teams on litigation risks and outcomes.

Manage the firm's response to civil and regulatory subpoenas, including overseeing document collection, conducting custodian interviews, managing email search and retrieval, and supervising document review for accuracy and completeness.

Provide practical, business-oriented legal counsel to engagement teams to proactively resolve disputes and mitigate risk.

Advise professionals and leadership on regulatory investigations and firm risks by applying laws, regulations, and professional standards (including SEC, PCAOB, and AICPA requirements) governing the accounting profession with seasoned litigation judgment.

Develop and deliver training on litigation and regulatory risk to drive continuous improvement.

Learn in detail about our data platforms, information repositories, organizational structure, and related systems to meet legal preservation requirements.

Supervise and mentor team members to support career growth.

Key Qualifications

Must possess a Juris Doctor and be admitted to a state bar in good standing.

Must have at least ten (10) years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house counsel role.

Prior experience in the public accounting industry or an active CPA license is preferred.

Excellent organizational skills, business judgment, strategic thinking, and superior written and verbal communication skills.

Team-oriented and willing to take on tasks as needed.

Enthusiasm for learning new technology and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office required.

Knowledge of employment law, bankruptcy law, data security, and corporate governance is helpful but not required.

Benefits

Your exceptional people experience starts here. Crowe offers a comprehensive total rewards package to support your career and well-being.

How You Can Grow

Crowe nurtures your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach to guide you in your career goals and aspirations.

More About Crowe

Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting, and technology firms in the United States. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Application Deadline

Application deadline for this role is 12 / 22 / 2025.

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