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IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
JOB DESCRIPTION: Singleton Schreiber, LLP is seeking a highly experienced and motivated In-House Counsel or Senior Counsel to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior-level attorney to provide broad legal support to the firm's leadership and operations, with a focus on legal ethics, employment law, contract review, and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring 7 or more years of relevant legal experience, strong judgment, and the ability to balance legal risk with business needs in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Salary And Benefits
$175,000-$225,000 annually
Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualifications for the role.
Singleton Schreiber, LLP offers competitive compensation and benefits package including employer paid health, dental, and vision plans for you and your family, childcare reimbursement, home office stipends, transportation reimbursement program, paid parental leave, and a 401k with employer contribution.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Provide legal advice and guidance on matters related to attorney professional responsibility, conflicts of interest, and compliance with state bar regulations.
Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, NDAs, and consulting arrangements.
Advise on employment law matters including hiring practices, wage and hour compliance, employee relations, workplace investigations, leaves of absence, and policy development.
Develop, implement, and monitor internal policies to ensure legal and regulatory compliance across firm operations.
Conduct and oversee internal audits, risk assessments, and investigations related to ethical or compliance issues.
Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and advise firm leadership on their potential impact.
Collaborate with the HR, operations, and executive teams to address internal matters efficiently and in line with applicable laws.
Serve as a liaison to outside counsel and manage external legal resources when necessary.
Assist with special projects, strategic initiatives, and other legal duties as assigned by firm leadership.
Qualifications And Requirements
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in California.
7+ years of experience in a legal, compliance, or risk management role, preferably in a civil litigation law firm or in-house setting.
Strong knowledge of legal ethics, employment law, contract law, and general compliance practices.
Experience advising or working within a law firm or professional services organization is highly desirable.
Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or similar compliance credential is a plus.
Familiarity with legal technology systems and compliance tracking tools preferred.
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound legal and business judgment.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT : Singleton Schreiber, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of candidates will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.
Salary: $175000 - $225000 per year
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