Multi Offices - Assistant General Counsel

Winston Taylor•Chicago, IL

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel acts as the Firm’s lawyer and as an advisor and resource to management and other Firm personnel on legal matters involving the Firm and its operations. The role develops practices, guidelines, and policies to support compliance with applicable federal, state, and international laws and regulations, and supports the Office of the General Counsel and Conflicts/Intake team in its day-to-day responsibilities. The position handles claims involving the Firm and its personnel, manages professional liability and cyber insurance matters, and advises personnel on loss prevention, attorney ethics, and conflicts. It also supports attorneys and senior management with client, matter, and Firm-related business issues and assists Finance with accounts receivable and collections. The employee must live within commuting distance of a local office and be able to work onsite three to four days per week; the Chicago office is preferred.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree.
Admission to a relevant State Bar.
At least 5 years of experience working in a law firm environment.
Ability to live within commuting distance of a local office and come into the office three to four days per week.
Ability to foster an open-door dynamic for the Office of the General Counsel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with professional responsibility matters, attorney ethics, loss prevention, and risk management.
Litigation background.
Chicago office location is preferred.

Responsibilities

Handle all aspects of defending the Firm’s and personnel’s interests in claims arising from the work of Firm personnel.
Assess and investigate claims and circumstances, report to ALAS where appropriate, and identify and retain outside defense counsel when needed.
Handle procurement of the Firm’s professional liability and cyber insurance and assist Firm personnel with insurance-related issues.
Serve as the Firm’s primary point of contact with ALAS.
Act as the Firm’s Loss Prevention Partner and advise personnel on loss prevention, attorney ethics, and conflicts matters.
Support attorneys and senior management in managing clients and matters and addressing Firm-related business issues.
Work with the Finance group and assist with management and collection of accounts receivable where needed.
Manage the collection process.
Encourage regular communication with the Office of the General Counsel by enhancing its profile and fostering an open-door dynamic.