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
Preferred
- Background 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
In-House Litigation Counsel/General Counsel-Litigation Focus in los angeles at Unknown Company
This position is listed as contract and able to be worked remotely.