Assistant General Counsel
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$150,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr
Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.
This position supports the Legal Team within Ankura Business Services, our internal Firm-services function. Due to our exceptional growth and success, Ankura is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join our team. Reporting to the Global Head of Litigation, the Assistant General Counsel will support the Legal Team on Firm-wide initiatives, including corporate, employment and litigation-related matters. The Assistant General Counsel will work with functions across the Firm to ensure compliance with the law and internal policies and must be experienced in employment matters and a motivated, collaborative team member with a strong desire to partner with different constituencies to ensure excellence and consistency in legal advice and counsel across the Firm.
Responsibilities
Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response.
This position supports the Legal Team within Ankura Business Services, our internal Firm-services function. Due to our exceptional growth and success, Ankura is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join our team. Reporting to the Global Head of Litigation, the Assistant General Counsel will support the Legal Team on Firm-wide initiatives, including corporate, employment and litigation-related matters. The Assistant General Counsel will work with functions across the Firm to ensure compliance with the law and internal policies and must be experienced in employment matters and a motivated, collaborative team member with a strong desire to partner with different constituencies to ensure excellence and consistency in legal advice and counsel across the Firm.
Responsibilities
- Provide advice regarding a variety of issues and disputes, including employment law
- Provide advice and counsel in other areas of the law, including general corporate and litigation matters
- Provide strong transactional legal advice
- Negotiate and draft a wide range of agreements, including engagement letters, vendor contracts, and confidentiality agreements
- Engage in issue spotting, risk assessment, and problem-solving
- J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school or equivalent foreign degree with significant U.S. legal experience
- Admitted to a U.S. Bar with a preference for a licensed or eligible attorney to practice or immediately able to apply to become registered in-house counsel
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience in an in-house position with experience in multiple areas, including employment law and real estate lease negotiation and finalization
- Ability to assess and manage risk
- Comfortable in highly collaborative environment
- Ability to easily network and build relationship with colleagues and external clients
Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response.
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