In-House Litigation Counsel/General Counsel-Litigation Focus
acc san diego association of corporate counselLos Angeles, CA
$300,000 – $650,000
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acc san diego association of corporate counselLos Angeles, CASenior L5
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About The Role:
A well-established Los Angeles–area company is seeking an exceptional In-House Litigation/General Counsel to serve as primary legal advisor to the CEO. This is a hands-on, long-term role for a seasoned attorney who thrives in dynamic environments and can handle everything from active litigation to corporate governance to complex transactions. You'll be a no-nonsense problem solver and strategic advisor. You should master new legal areas quickly, find solutions where others see obstacles, manage multiple fast-moving priorities without sacrificing quality, and operate independently with sound judgment under pressure.
What You'll Do:
- Handle and personally try civil litigation including business disputes, contract disputes, real estate disputes, and employment issues
- Serve as primary legal advisor on a broad range of corporate legal matters
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements and transactions
- Advise on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters
- Select and manage outside counsel relationships when specialized expertise is needed, controlling strategy and budget
- Identify legal risks early and develop practical, business-minded solutions
- Partner with executive leadership on strategic business initiatives
Requirements:
- J.D. degree and active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California 20+ years of diverse legal practice
- Active, recent trial experience in civil and business litigation
- Strong background handling business disputes, contract litigation, employment matters, and real estate disputes
- Proven ability to handle corporate governance, compliance, transactional work, and strategic business counsel
- Exceptional negotiation, contract drafting, and risk management skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort managing ambiguity
- Ability to operate independently and provide strategic counsel to executive leadership
- PreferredBackground at a large law firm of 50+ attorneys
- Prior in-house or general counsel experience
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $300,000 – $650,000, depending on qualifications and experience
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off Work Structure Full-time position
Hybrid: In-office in Encino, CA with remote flexibility
Monday through Friday
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Senior L5
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$300,000 – $650,000
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Los Angeles, CA
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