Deputy General Counsel, Litigation & Policy
Lisinski Law Firm
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $220,000 - $270,000 per year
About the role
- Manage all aspects of litigation and disputes on behalf of the firm, including privacy, ethics, employment, procurement, real estate, technology, and security; collaborate with outside counsel on strategy and execution.
- Provide strategic counsel to firm leadership on matters involving legal interpretation and decisions related to operations and policy questions.
- Advise on legal, compliance, and ethical risks across all departments (Legal, Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, IT) and provide solutions and recommendations for improvement.
- Drive and/or build coalitions with like-minded partners in pursuing strategic impact litigation to meet client needs and advance the firm’s policy objectives.
- Advise departments during business negotiations and help negotiate a broad spectrum of transactions, including vendor agreements, consulting agreements, licensing agreements, collaboration agreements, and technology transactions.
- Assist the Chief Legal Officer and the General Counsel in overseeing the investigations function into reported ethical violations and ensuring appropriate disciplinary actions.
- Provide guidance and oversee training by the Legal Department across the firm on ethical conduct, compliance with firm policies, and relevant laws and regulations.
- Manage the selection, work direction, and expenditures of outside counsel relationships.
Requirements
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and current bar membership in good standing
- 10+ years of experience as a practicing attorney in-house, at a law firm, or in government; 5+ years of experience providing legal counsel on a broad array of issues strongly preferred
- Extensive pretrial and trial experience, including drafting, editing, and supervising pleadings at all stages of litigation and managing discovery in complex matters
- Substantial experience preparing witnesses and victims for interviews, depositions, and trials
- Experience leading teams of attorneys and support staff and developing metrics to track and improve team productivity and accountability
- Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making in a dynamic legal and business environment, including thinking strategically and creatively to solve complex legal challenges
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills and ability to leverage these skills to drive consensus and deliver outcomes
- Experience working with diverse cultures, across diverse teams, and in a multi-national large complex organization to build strong relationships and coalitions
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time to corporate office in Dublin, Ohio
Benefits
- 401k Match
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Options for Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care FSA
- Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life & AD&D
- Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Calm App Subscription
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Hard Skills & Tools
J.D.litigation managementlegal counselpretrial experiencetrial experiencedrafting pleadingsmanaging discoverynegotiationcomplianceethical conduct
Soft Skills
independent judgmentdecision-makingstrategic thinkingcreative problem-solvinginterpersonal skillscollaborationcommunicationteam leadershiprelationship buildingconsensus driving
Certifications
bar membership