Deputy General Counsel, Litigation & Policy
Job Description:
• 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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• 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
Apply Now
Apply Now