Job Description
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 and staff operating from more than 47 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 and shared services centers; 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. And why we attract a diverse group of people.
Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.
Position Summary
The Assistant General Counsel will support our partners and the Compliance and New Business (CNB) intake team with complex conflicts clearances on new matters. This includes acting as an escalation point for the more difficult clearances and advising on ethical, reputational and regulatory issues. This role will also involve working closely with and training the CNB team and assisting in the development of the new matter intake system.
Our General Counsel Team
The Firm’s General Counsel is a Partner based in New York. The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) team members act as the Firm’s in-house legal counsel. They are primarily located in London and New York with a few in DC, FL, and Singapore. A major strand of their work relates to compliance, conflicts and ethical rules associated with and taking on new business matters and clients.
Duties and Accountabilities
Assist the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and the Compliance and New Business (CNB) team with analyzing and resolving conflicts of interest, compliance, AML and other regulatory, reputational, or ethical issues with new matters and new clients.
Train the CNB teams in London, Tampa and Manila and assist in the continuous development of the new matter intake system.
Perform other duties necessary and essential to support the Firm’s strategic goals.
Communicate effectively between business and CNB teams and among partners about conflicts.
Promote cultural diversity and inclusivity within the team.
Identify and escalate, as appropriate, complex commercial, ethical, and strategic decisions in the best interests of the Firm.
Leverage creative thinking and diverse skills to solve challenges.
Capabilities
Consultancy and diplomacy skills to help bridge the gap between the business and the CNB teams.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to translate and explain complex conflicts matters to others (including partners), brokering discussions between partners where necessary.
A deep understanding of the conflicts rules in the District of Columbia and New York, coupled with strong working knowledge and awareness of the current conflicts and compliance landscape in other jurisdictions where the Firm has offices, notably the United States and England and Wales.
An understanding of best practices and developments in this sector, and the ability to apply this knowledge to promote continuous improvement.
Experience of developing and delivering training on compliance and conflicts issues.
Project management skills to successfully complete multiple projects in a matrixed environment.
A sound track record of experience and achievement in GC/ risk or matter opening teams of a major international law firm is essential.
Demonstrable expertise in the Intapp Open conflicts system and other standard business software applications such as Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
Qualifications
Strong academic qualifications.
A qualified lawyer admitted to practice in the District of Columbia, and preferably New York, with at least 2 years practice experience at a major national or international firm.
At least 2 years of experience working in the risk/ new business function of a major international law firm focusing on conflicts and new business.
Location & Reporting
This role is based in our Washington, DC office and reports into two Deputy General Counsel who are responsible for Conflicts.
Our standard office hours are 9:30 am - 6:00 pm, with a current requirement for 3 days in the office per week.
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@whitecase.com .
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.
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