Assistant General Counsel
Assistant General Counsel
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Job Description
Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.
Note: This is a fixedterm 8month position. It will be based out of New York NY with the ability for a hybrid work model.
This position supports the Legal Team within Ankura Business Services our internal Firmservices function. Due to our exceptional growth and success Ankura is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join our team. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel the Assistant General Counsel will support the Legal Team on Firmwide initiatives and business group coverage. The Assistant General Counsel will work with functions across the Firm to ensure compliance with the law and internal policies and must be able to work as 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 data and technologyrelated matters
Provide advice and counsel in other areas of the law including general corporate and contract law
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 problemsolving
Qualifications:
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 inhouse counsel
Minimum 3 years experience in an inhouse position with experience handling a wide array of contracts and legal issues
Ability to assess and manage risk
Comfortable in highly collaborative environment
Ability to easily network and build relationship with colleagues and external clients
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Employment Type
Full-Time
