Risk Attorney

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP•New York, NY

1d•$175,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP seeks an experienced litigator to join its in-house global Risk team, led by the firm’s General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer. The team has attorneys based in New York, London, and Washington, D.C. The role handles a range of in-house legal matters, with a focus on litigation-related advice and compliance with professional obligations. The Risk Attorney advises firm lawyers and personnel on applicable law and ethics rules and supports compliance with firm policies. The position also involves advising firm leaders and Human Resources and Talent professionals on employment law; responding to subpoenas and information requests; addressing reporting requirements; coordinating with firm insurers; and collaborating with partners, counsel, and business teams across the firm.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD).
At least 3–5 years of experience at a top-tier law firm.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent client-facing and interpersonal skills.
Strict attention to detail and a record of working to high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.
Excellent judgment, ability to make risk-based assessments, and capability to solve problems and make sound decisions amid ambiguity and imperfect information.
Enthusiastic, proactive, and resourceful approach, with willingness to take on whatever needs to be done.
Strong work ethic, high degree of accountability, and strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an in-house law firm role or other in-house experience in a litigation-related capacity.

Responsibilities

Work across a spectrum of legal, ethical, business, and strategic issues.
Advise firm lawyers on applicable ethics rules and professional obligations in complex, fast-moving situations.
Respond to subpoenas and information requests served on the firm.
Conduct research and provide advice on employment law.
Draft and continually revise firm policies, and work strategically to increase awareness of and compliance with them.
Ensure compliance with reporting requirements applicable to the firm, such as those relating to lobbying, representation of non-U.S. entities, and business registration.
Assist with coordination of the firm’s insurance needs to maximize efficient, global insurance coverage.
Increase the efficiency and scalability of advice provided by the in-house global Risk team.
Collaborate with business partners and teams across the firm, including Finance, Business Development, Information Security, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, as well as other lawyers on the global Risk team.