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General Interest Associate - Atlanta Job at Direct Counsel in Atlanta

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Job Description
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:

  • 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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

Required Qualifications:

  • 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

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Base salary range: $130,000 – $147,500

  • Competitive benefits package

  • Exposure to high-level legal matters in a nationally recognized office

Application Instructions:
Please submit the following materials:

  • Resume

  • Cover Letter

  • Writing Sample

  • Unofficial Law School Transcript

Work Environment:

  • Full-time onsite role in the Albany, NY office

  • Collaborative, fast-paced, and professionally rewarding environment