Assistant General Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +12 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee all phases of responses to subpoenas, summonses, and requests for third-party information.

• Coordinate document collections, reviews, and the legal hold process.

• Manage litigation and administrative actions involving the Firm.

• Prepare state-specific settlement and confidentiality agreements.

• Direct and supervise outside counsel, including litigation strategy, budgeting, case management, and settlement negotiations.

• Represent the Firm in client-related disputes.

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with clients and vendors.

• Offer legal advice on employee relations, performance management, accommodations, leaves of absence, wage and hour concerns, restrictive covenants, and workforce reductions.

• Counsel People & Culture, Risk Management, and business leaders regarding employment law compliance.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders to identify legal risks and support strategic business objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in managing litigation, agency charges, investigations, and dispute resolution.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

• An active license to practice law in good standing in the state of employment, or eligibility for admission by waiver or in-house counsel registration.

• Previous experience as in-house counsel and/or in a law firm is required.

• Experience in data privacy is preferred.

• Prior experience in government contracting is preferred.

• Background in labor and employment law is preferred.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

• Cherry Bekaert will not sponsor work visas for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus.

• Medical, dental, and vision care.

• Disability and life insurance.

• Generous Paid Time Off.

• Retirement plans.

• Paid Care Leave.

• Comprehensive benefits program.

• Opportunities for career growth and continuous professional development.

• Flexible work arrangements and time outside of work.

• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.