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About the Role

The Assistant General Counsel will support senior members of the Office of the General Counsel and the Risk Management Department, focusing on ethical issues, AI, and Information Governance. This role provides guidance on compliance policies and issues related to e-discovery, subpoenas, file transfers, and client file retention.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key point of contact for questions regarding firm policies, procedures, and ethics requirements.
• Advise on professional responsibility, ethics, confidentiality, and compliance matters.
• Collaborate with Risk Management, AI & Knowledge, and IT departments to develop best practices for AI tools and data management.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive culture within the Office of General Counsel.
• Assist in managing and training other attorneys and staff in the OGC.
• Complete special projects as assigned by senior members of the Office of General Counsel and Risk Management team.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate and an active law license in good standing in at least one state.
• Eight+ years of experience in a law firm, preferably in a litigation role.
• Expertise in the ethical use of AI and principles of sound Information Governance.
• Strong knowledge of professional responsibility rules and law firm operations.
• Demonstrated curiosity and drive to expand areas of expertise as new issues arise.

Skills

• Outstanding judgment
• Diplomacy
• Communication skills
• Ability to gain the confidence and respect of partners, associates, staff, management, and clients
• Ability to provide clear and concise information under strict deadlines
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines
• Customer service focused mindset
• Appreciation for the confidential nature of information
• Ability to disseminate similar obligations to others throughout the firm

Location

• Nashville, Tennessee

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 8+ years

Education Level

• Juris Doctorate

Salary/Compensations

• $275,000 - $375,000

About the Company

• Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is a law firm.

Equal Opportunity

• Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.
• Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact us at PillsburyWorkday@pillsburylaw.com.