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General Interest Associate - Atlanta Job at Direct Counsel in Atlanta
Direct Counsel, Atlanta, GA, US, 30383
Job Title: General Interest Associate (1-3 Years)
Location: Atlanta, GA (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 1-3 Years
Compensation: $130,000 - $147,500 annually
Posted: Recently
About the Role:
Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a General Interest Associate to join its Atlanta, GA office. This is a full-time, onsite position offering the opportunity to work with a broad range of clients-from innovative startups to established national enterprises-on high-impact matters across various industries.
This role includes two tracks:
Please submit the following materials:
Location: Atlanta, GA (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 1-3 Years
Compensation: $130,000 - $147,500 annually
Posted: Recently
About the Role:
Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a General Interest Associate to join its Atlanta, GA office. This is a full-time, onsite position offering the opportunity to work with a broad range of clients-from innovative startups to established national enterprises-on high-impact matters across various industries.
This role includes two tracks:
- A General Practice track, ideal for junior attorneys looking to build a strong foundation across multiple practice areas.
- An Energy Law track, best suited for candidates with exposure to or an interest in climate change legislation, energy regulation, and environmental policy.
- Support clients across a wide range of matters, including general commercial, regulatory, or energy-related issues
- Assist in drafting and reviewing contracts, legal memoranda, and filings
- Conduct legal research and provide strategic counsel to clients
- Collaborate with senior attorneys and cross-functional legal teams
- Meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Licensed and in good standing with the New York State Bar
- 1-3 years of relevant legal experience
- Excellent academic credentials
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and work collaboratively
- For Energy track applicants: familiarity with climate change terms and regulatory frameworks is a plus
- Base salary range: $130,000 - $147,500
- Competitive benefits package
- Exposure to high-level legal matters in a nationally recognized office
Please submit the following materials:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Writing Sample
- Unofficial Law School Transcript
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