Latitude is assisting a consumer-focused company with a culture of excellence that is adding an Assistant General Counsel to its lean legal department. This is an ideal role for a litigation attorney to move in-house and grow their in-house generalist skillset. Responsibilities include conducting research and advising on a wide variety of legal issues, reviewing outside counsel bills, assisting with litigation management, drafting and revising commercial contracts, providing day-to-day counsel to the HR Department, drafting and advising on employment and corporate policies, and providing sage advice to partners within the organization. The successful candidate must have outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written; a writing sample will be required. This is a hybrid position where you will spend 4 days/week in-office in the company’s Cool Springs/Franklin office with the option to work from home on Fridays.

Requirements for the In-House Assistant General Counsel:

8+ years of experience practicing law; including 5+ years of litigation experience
High emotional intelligence and excellent analytical, research, and interpersonal skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills (a writing sample is required)
Experience with negotiation and conflict resolution
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Technologically proficient with MS Office and Google programs
JD from an ABA-accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in Tennessee (or eligible for in-house exemption)
Outstanding professional references

Position Details of the In-House Assistant General Counsel:

Type of role: In-House Counsel
Schedule: Full-time
Location: Hybrid (Franklin, Tennessee)

Compensation:
Pay: The base salary range for this role is $140,000 to $150,000 with bonus potential. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.

Benefits: In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided.

Confidentiality
Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude
Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company.

Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments
Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Our Specialty: Peer-Level Contract Attorneys. Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.

Permanent Positions
Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Our own practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

FAQ:

Q: What other legal jobs do you have?
A: If you’re interested in working with Latitude but do not think this particular legal job is the right one for you, we encourage you to explore our other open opportunities or fill out a General Application by visiting us at https://latitudelegal.com/jobs/

Q: Should I apply for this specific position if I have previously applied for another Latitude position?
A: Yes, it is better to apply to each Latitude job for which you are qualified and interested so that we immediately know of your interest in that specific role. This also enables you to share additional information about your qualifications or interest specific to each role. If you do not meet all of the qualifications for a position but think you would still be highly effective in the role, it can be helpful to include a brief explanation in your application.

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Q: My current legal team needs help. How can I see some Latitude candidates for my legal team?
A: The fastest way is to submit the very short form on our website contact page. A member of our client services team will be back in touch with you very fast to learn more about your need so we can provide you with on point candidates to consider.

For more information about Latitude, please visit us at https://latitudelegal.com.

Thank you for your interest in Latitude!
Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Assistant General Counsel (Hybrid - Franklin, TN)

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