Associate General Counsel Position Available In New York, New York

Associate General Counsel
Firm Summary
White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.
With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work. It’s not just about our global network of offices; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.
Position Summary
The Associate General Counsel will work closely with the Office of the General Counsel team and the partners of the firm to assist in the management of Firm risk, including handling professional negligence claims, regulatory investigations, and employment disputes.
Duties and Accountabilities1
Support the Office of the General Counsel team with professional negligence claims, regulatory investigations, and employment disputes
Interface with Human Resources to provide advice on personnel issues and to manage associated risks
Drive forward DAC6 Omnitrack project
Responsible for ongoing reviews of mailbox access requests, NDAs, local counsel engagement letters, and work experience requests
Deliver training on compliance and risk management issues
Contribute to responsible business governance efforts on behalf of the Office of the General Counsel, collaborating with relevant teams to ensure compliance with incoming regulations
Perform other duties necessary and essential to support the Firm’s strategic goals
Act as a go-to person in specific areas of practice with a reputation for high quality legal advice to the Firm. Know the details, facts and technicalities
Continue exploring developments and deepen knowledge across multiple disciplines
Contribute to an environment where team members go above and beyond to deliver high quality work
Identify knowledge gaps within the Office of the General Counsel in area of focus and upskill other members of the team (direct reports or otherwise)
Raise profile and credibility as a go to person – share knowledge, experience, speak at events, train others
Develop long-lasting, trusting and collaborative relationships with internal clients
Effectively anticipate and respond to Firm needs, manage expectations and adapt to different styles and cultural sensitivities
Create a calm environment to achieve results in challenging situations and ensure team well-being
Lead and project-manage assignments to deliver results proactively and swiftly
Create space for learning and mentorship of direct reports and otherwise – exchange feedback, coach and guide others
Communicate with openness, honesty and clarity to put others at ease and achieve a positive impact
Share difficult messages with conviction, confidence and appropriate tone and language
Build an environment where people embrace cultural diversity and are inclusive
Leverage insights from different practice groups and geographies to deliver an integrated offering to the Firm
Proactively develop and deliver training materials and programs to colleagues and team members
Make commercial, ethical and strategic decisions that are in the best interests of the Firm Leverage creative thinking and diverse skills and knowledge to solve challenges
Understand future challenges and opportunities to influence the Office of the General Counsel or Firm strategy
Implement plans, technology and resources to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the Office of the General Counsel
Qualifications
Strong academic qualifications
A qualified lawyer with a practicing certificate admitted in New York state
At least two (2) years’ experience working as a litigator or in the Office of the General Counsel of a major international law firm
Location and Reporting
This role is based in our New York office.
This role reports to the Deputy General Counsel, Head of Claims and Investigations.
Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Our internal Recruitment team are responsible for all end-to-end lateral recruitment processes. All agencies must sign White & Case terms of business, which are office specific. Candidates submitted by an agency without terms of business agreed with the appropriate office, and/or outside of our online application tracking system, will not be considered a formal introduction. Any applications and CVs sent directly to White & Case Partners and employees will not be accepted as formal introductions. If you have any questions, please contact the Americas Lateral Recruitment team.
Equal Opportunities
White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition.
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). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
1The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.