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Woods Rogers · 6 hours ago

Assistant General Counsel

Roanoke, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Woods Rogers is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join their growing firm. The role involves supporting the General Counsel in overseeing the legal affairs of the firm, particularly focusing on conflicts and new client intake, while conducting research and providing strategic legal advice on various matters.

Consulting

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provide legal support and guidance to the firm’s conflicts and new client intake team

Collaborate with firm leadership and practice group leaders to uphold the highest standards of legal and ethical conduct

Assist the General Counsel in managing internal legal matters and advising on risk management strategies

Provide counsel on issues involving professional responsibility, conflicts of interest, and confidentiality

Draft and review firm-related contracts and agreements

Assist in developing and implementing firm policies and training programs related to legal risk, compliance, and ethics

Conduct or support internal investigations as needed

All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Legal ethics knowledgeRisk management principlesClient intakeConflictsLegal writing skillsAnalytical thinkingProfessional judgmentCommunication skillsRelationship building