General Counsel

General Counsel (AM Law 100) - Houston, TX

Firm :

A leading AM Law 100 firm with over 1,500 attorneys across 20+ offices, specializing in high-stakes litigation, corporate transactions, and regulatory matters. They represent Fortune 500 companies, leading private equity funds, and high-growth enterprises across industries such as technology, healthcare, financial services, and energy.

Role :

The General Counsel will serve as the primary legal advisor to the firm, overseeing internal legal matters, risk management, compliance, and, in some cases, providing high-level legal services to clients.

Responsibilities :

• Advise the firm on legal risks, including professional liability, conflicts of interest, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensure adherence to legal ethics rules, bar association guidelines, and industry standards.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including client engagement agreements, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Manage malpractice claims, ethical complaints, or disputes involving the firm.
• Oversee insurance policies, including professional liability and general business coverage.

Counsel firm leadership on business decisions, such as mergers, acquisitions, or expansion into new practice areas.

Qualifications :

How to Apply :

Please send me your resume to cm@libertyjobs.com

Please add me on LinkedIn!

I look forward to working with you!

Chris McFarland

Liberty Personnel Services

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