Attorney, Office of the General Counsel

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Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow our staff exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

Wilson Sonsini’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking a dedicated, skilled and entrepreneurial attorney to join our growing team. As the fifth attorney in the OGC, the Attorney in the Office of General Counsel, will work closely with other members of the OGC and the New Business and Conflicts Department to help manage the Firm’s legal operations while supporting attorneys and business professionals throughout the firm. This position will be involved in handling a wide array of risk matters with a focus on conflicts clearance and waivers, reviewing and negotiating outside counsel guidelines and other agreements, and discovery-related matters. This position is available on a full-time or part-time schedule, and can be hybrid or fully remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft engagement letters, conflict waivers, ethical wall memoranda, secondment agreements, and related documents.
• Analyze and resolve conflicts of interest and other ethical issues that often arise in context of new matters and new clients.
• Review, revise and negotiate engagement letters, waivers, outside counsel guidelines and related agreements.
• Assist in reviewing and updating firm policies and templates.
• General support for the wide array of risk management duties performed by the Office of the General Counsel.
• Prepare training materials for attorneys and professional staff.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar license in your state of residence or a jurisdiction in which Wilson Sonsini has an office.
• 3+ years of law firm experience in litigation or conflicts clearance, risk management, governance, compliance or related matters.
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively with lawyers and departments across the firm while managing shifting priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, research, writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to excellent client service.
• Excellent discretion and professionalism.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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