Associate General Counsel - Leading US Law Firm

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an Associate General Counsel to join a highly respected international legal team based in London. This role offers you the chance to become a trusted advisor within a global network, working closely with partners and business leaders on matters that shape the future of the organisation.

Key experience required includes strong corporate governance knowledge within a general counsel function as well as prior experience dealing with co-sec matters.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice on global structure and corporate governance matters, including partnership secretarial issues as well as the opening, closing, and restructuring of offices worldwide.
• Advise on all aspects of global regulatory compliance by responding proactively to new regulations and implementing robust policies and procedures across the organisation.
• Identify potential legal and business risks within contracts, offering practical solutions to mitigate these risks while supporting commercial objectives.
• Support the assessment of current and future reporting obligations related to modern slavery legislation, sanctions laws, corporate sustainability requirements, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with partners and business service leads to ensure effective risk management strategies are embedded throughout the organisation's operations.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of training programmes focused on compliance and risk management best practices for colleagues across various regions.
• Communicate complex legal issues clearly to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring understanding through concise explanations and sensitive handling of challenging topics.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a matrixed environment, demonstrating excellent document management skills and attention to detail throughout each assignment.
• Leverage emotional intelligence and creative problem-solving abilities to address challenges collaboratively within diverse teams.
• Perform additional duties as required to support the organisation's strategic goals in alignment with its core values.

Skills required:

• Hold a practising certificate as a qualified transactional lawyer admitted in England & Wales or New York State (or similar) with 3-5 years post-qualification experience gained at a leading national or international law firm alongside strong academic credentials.
• Demonstrate prior experience within a general counsel or risk team at a major international law firm (preferred), showcasing your ability to navigate complex organisational structures.
• Be recognised for delivering high-quality legal advice in specific practice areas while consistently making ethical and strategic decisions aligned with organisational interests.
• Foster an inclusive team-oriented environment where collaboration, diligence, precision, and attention to detail are valued above all else.
• Exhibit sensitivity towards different communication styles and cultural backgrounds when managing expectations or addressing stakeholder needs across regions.
• Translate intricate legal issues into clear messages for non-legal audiences, delivering difficult information with empathy and conviction when necessary.
• Apply creative thinking alongside versatile abilities to solve challenges collaboratively while understanding what truly matters to others within the team.
• Showcase expertise in compliance frameworks, risk management processes, and the design or delivery of relevant training programmes for colleagues at all levels.
• Display outstanding drafting skills coupled with advanced document management capabilities, enabling successful completion of multiple concurrent projects within matrixed environments.
• Maintain proficiency in standard business software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for efficient work flow management.