Counsel, Litigation and Discovery

A leading global law firm is seeking a litigator to join its in-house Office of the General Counsel as Counsel, Litigation and Discovery. Reporting to the General Counsel and working closely with other members of the OGC, this role handles a broad range of litigation-related matters while supporting the office's wider risk management work.

This position is available on a full-time or part-time schedule with hybrid remote flexibility, and may be based in one of several offices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyzing and managing disputes and pre-litigation matters, from initial fact investigation through resolution
• Drafting and responding to demand letters and related correspondence
• Interacting with outside counsel, opposing counsel, and firm personnel
• Responding to non-party subpoenas and other legal process
• Managing and conducting document collection and review, litigation holds, and document preservation
• Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda on litigation, ethics, and risk management issues
• Drafting, reviewing, and revising firm templates and policies
• Preparing training materials for attorneys and professional staff
• Providing general support for the wide array of risk management duties performed by the OGC

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Active bar license required, in California or another jurisdiction in which the firm has an office
• 3+ years of litigation experience at a law firm; experience with professional responsibility, risk management, or law firm loss-prevention matters is a plus
• Strong ability to work both 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 in handling confidential and sensitive information