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Counsel – Litigation
| Company | Compass |
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| Location | Los Angeles, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $157700 – $190000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | JD |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Strong academic credentials including a JD and membership in good standing in at least one state bar (NY/CA bar a plus)
- 4+ years combined years of experience, primarily in commercial litigation and arbitration, with a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department
- Proven ability to independently manage large caseload and other projects, including electronic discovery
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with an ability to distill complex legal issues and provide sound, clear legal advice to business partners
- Experience with litigation in both state and federal courts, experience with mediation and arbitration a plus
- Confidence operating in a fast-paced, solutions-driven environment
- A team player with low ego who can effectively work with and manage other legal professionals
Responsibilities
- Provide legal support for commercial and general litigation and other legal disputes
- Serve as a lead attorney overseeing a range of litigation matters from inception to completion
- Work in close partnership with business teams to achieve outcomes that appropriately balance business opportunities with risk mitigation
- Supervise outside counsel to achieve desired results
- Manage litigation budgets and associated forecasting and reporting requirements
- Manage and improve legal processes of increasing complexity
- Analyze judicial and legislative developments and structure and implement strategies and policies/procedures to mitigate legal risk
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with mediation and arbitration a plus
