General Of Counsel

Job Details:

General Of Counsel (AM Law 100) - Los Angeles, CA

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 Of 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:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the bar.
• 10+ years of legal practice.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Hybrid
• Base Salary: $450-480k+, commensurate with experience.
• Additional Compensation: Annual performance-based bonus.
• Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match program, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and professional development/career growth programs.

How to Apply:

Please send me your resume to cm@

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I look forward to working with you!

Chris McFarland