In-House Counsel/Associate General Counsel (10 years experience) in Washington, DC

In-House Counsel/Associate General Counsel (10+ years of experience) Job Description

In-house counsel with more than 10 years of experience is expected to provide a wide range of legal services and advice to the company, including developing a budget for the legal department. Tenured corporate counsel would also have cultivated a specific area of expertise, such as litigation, mergers and acquisitions, or securities regulation. The position works closely with the general counsel (GC), deputy GC and senior management and is responsible for managing outside legal counsel and employees at all levels, assigning cases to legal teams, and hiring legal staff.

Candidates should possess strong leadership, analytical, and verbal and written communication skills. A juris doctor (JD) is required. Depending on the size and structure of the corporate legal department, this position generally requires more than 10 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department. Employers often require candidates to have a background in transactions, intellectual property, labor, real estate and securities laws. Companies may request experience in compliance and corporate governance issues. Public companies may require demonstrated experience with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations. Many companies also prefer experience with Sarbanes-Oxley legislation or industry-specific government regulation.

Typical associate general counsel/in-house counsel (10+ years of experience) duties:

Consulting with management, commercial advisors, tax experts, accountants and marketing staff

Coordinating and managing outside counsel and litigation

Negotiating and drafting contractual agreements, such as real estate leases, and advising on employment matters

Overseeing compliance and corporate governance issues

Keeping informed of industry-specific regulations and ensuring that appropriate risk management strategies are in place

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Management System

Microsoft Excel

WestLaw Next

Microsoft Word

Litigation

Draft Contracts

Photocopying/Scanning documents

Claim Administration

Negotiation

Salary for In-House Counsel/Associate General Counsel (10 years experience) in Washington, DC

201828 - 276973

25th percentile

201828

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

232085

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

276973

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

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