Assistant General Counsel

Summary

Join Withum as an Assistant General Counsel, working remotely or in any of our nationwide offices. You will collaborate with the General Counsel on diverse legal tasks, including contract management, licensing, litigation oversight, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. This role demands strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects independently. Withum offers a competitive salary ($150,000-$200,000 annually), a comprehensive benefits package, and a bonus program. The ideal candidate possesses a J.D. from an accredited law school, 6-8 years of experience (law firm experience preferred), and admission to a state bar in good standing. This position is open to remote work nationwide, excluding Colorado and New York.

Requirements

• J.D from an accredited law school
• 6-8 years of experience
• Admission to state bar in good standing
• Proven ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Track record of establishing solid relationships, polished and highly personable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Draft, revise and negotiate engagement letters, master service agreements, and various other contracts with clients, vendors, and other third parties
• Analyze and negotiate various types of agreements to identify risk considerations and potential exposure to the firm
• Work closely and collaboratively with General Counsel to develop and implement key legal processes and systems corporate wide, conduct legal research and analysis, and oversee clerical tasks as needed
• Interface with partners and team members to provide support on various contracts with clients and vendors
• Managing the firm’s response to subpoenas directly with third parties or through outside counsel
• Monitor and provide advice on laws impacting the profession, including, but not limited to privacy and data security requirements
• Additional ad hoc projects as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Law firm experience
• Litigation or prior in-house experience
• Document management software experience

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance
• Salary between $150,000-$200,000 annually