Job Description - Assistant General Counsel (25000056)

Position Summary

The Assistant General Counsel will support our partners and the Compliance and New Business (CNB) intake team with complex conflicts clearances on new matters. This includes acting as an escalation point for the more difficult clearances and advising on ethical, reputational and regulatory issues. This role will also involve working closely with and training the CNB team and assisting in the development of the new matter intake system.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Assist the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and the Compliance and New Business (CNB) team with analyzing and resolving conflicts of interest, compliance, AML and other regulatory, reputational, or ethical issues with new matters and new clients.
• Working with the OGC this role also involves training the CNB teams in London, Tampa and Manila and assisting in the continuous development of the new matter intake system.
• Perform other duties necessary and essential to support the Firm’s strategic goals.
• Communicating effectively between business and CNB teams and among partners about conflicts.
• Promoting cultural diversity and inclusivity within the team.
• Identifying and escalating, as appropriate, complex commercial, ethical, and strategic decisions in the best interests of the Firm.
• Leveraging creative thinking and diverse skills to solve challenges.

Qualifications

• Strong academic qualifications.
• A qualified lawyer admitted to practice in the District of Columbia, and preferably New York, with at least 2 years practice experience at a major national or international firm.
• At least 2 years of experience working in the risk/ new business function of a major international law firm focusing on conflicts and new business.

Location & Reporting

• This role is based in our Washington, DC office and reports into two Deputy General Counsel who are responsible for Conflicts.
• Our standard office hours are 9:30 am - 6:00 pm, with a current requirement for 3 days in the office per week.

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits at White & Case

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave).