Assistant General Counsel
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Los Angeles, CA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Assistant General Counsel Conflicts & Legal Ethics
Position Summary:
This is a non-practicing attorney role responsible for advising on conflicts of interest, legal ethics, and professional responsibility. The position plays a critical role in managing risk while supporting firm business operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct conflicts of interest analysis, including identification, evaluation, and resolution
- Review and advise on conflicts checks, waivers, and client consent processes
- Provide guidance on legal ethics and Rules of Professional Conduct
- Partner with attorneys, partners, and internal teams on risk and compliance matters
- Support new business intake and ongoing client engagement risk assessments
- Balance risk mitigation with business enablement across the firm
Required Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- 38 years of relevant experience
- Prior experience as a Conflicts Attorney, Risk & Ethics Counsel, or internal Associate/Assistant General Counsel
- Strong law firm experience (required)
Required Skills & Expertise:
- Conflicts checks, analysis, waivers, and consent management
- Deep knowledge of Rules of Professional Conduct
- Experience working with partners, intake teams, and risk/compliance functions
- Strong analytical, communication, and advisory skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience within large or mid-sized law firms
- Ability to navigate complex ethical and compliance issues in a fast-paced environment
Not a Fit For:
- Pure litigation or corporate practice attorneys without conflicts/ethics experience
- Entry-level JD candidates
- Non-attorney compliance professionals
- Candidates without law firm experience
Compensation:
- Base Salary: $175,000 $230,000
- Bonus eligibility included
Work Locations (Hybrid):
- Los Angeles (including Century City)
- Orange County
- Del Mar
- San Diego (Downtown)
- Silicon Valley
- San Francisco
- New York
- Chicago
- Dallas
- Houston
- Washington, DC
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