General Counsel

1 week ago

Chicago, United States TORKLAW Full time

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At TorkLaw, we are dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation to individuals who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others. Our team is composed of experienced and compassionate professionals committed to fighting for the rights and best interests of our clients. We are seeking an experienced and versatile General Counsel who excels at handling diverse challenges in a dynamic legal environment with the highest level of professionalism.

As a General Counsel at TorkLaw, you will effectively and confidently tackle the following responsibilities:

  • Address fee disputes and marketing-related legal matters
  • Draft and manage C&D letters
  • Conduct business-related research and analysis
  • Manage mass tort cases as the Mass Tort Administrator
  • Provide employment law advice and guidance
  • Offer ethics advice and counsel
  • Review contracts for legal and business matters
  • Conduct conflict analysis and provide solutions
  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
  • Assist in closing high-value case sign-ups, especially major and catastrophic cases

About TorkLaw

TorkLaw is an incredibly fast-moving, innovative law firm that is all about delivering the absolute best client experience and unmatchable legal representation to each and every one of our clients. We have been entrusted with an awesome responsibility to which we respond with hard work, discipline, and laser focus.

As a result, awards, accolades, and outstanding results have followed. Here are a few:

  • Top 10% of Inc. 5000’s list of America’s fastest growing companies
  • Best Law Firm US World News & Report - every year since 2016
  • Featured in CNN, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Daily Journal, The Advocate

If you would like to be a part of a downright badass team like this, then we can’t wait to hear from you. When you join us, you will be joining a supportive and fun-loving team. You will find yourself in an environment where you can make meaningful contributions, learn, and grow.

As a values-based firm, we believe in:

  • Radical Authenticity – Being transparently who we are: with ourselves, with each other, and with our clients & partners.
  • Relentless Pursuit of the Win - achieving stellar results by keeping a laser focus on performance and goals.
  • Growth Mindset – Continuously learning, growing and developing, as individuals, as a business, and as advocates for our clients.
  • Ownership – we take responsibility for our work and actions.
  • Results Driven - we focus on the outcome and disregard the level of effort required to achieve those results.
  • Respect for Each Other – Supporting each other with kindness and respect, and enjoying the journey together.
  • Unwavering Integrity – Standing up for what’s right with consistently sound ethics and courageous honesty.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Licensed and in Good Standing by your State Bar
  • JD from an accredited law school
  • 15+ years of legal experience
  • Proven experience with fee disputes, marketing legal matters, and mass tort cases (Mass Tort Administrator preferred)
  • Strong ability to draft/manage C&D letters and conduct business research
  • Knowledge of employment law, ethics counsel, compliance regulations, and contract review
  • Ability to assist in high-value case sign-ups
  • Independent problem-solver with proactive approach
  • Retired judges encouraged to apply
  • Ideal for candidates in CA and IL
  • Bilingual preferred but not required

In addition to a competitive salary, this position will receive the following benefits:

  • 12 paid holidays annually
  • 10 days of paid vacation annually
  • 10 days of sick leave annually
  • Medical insurance
  • 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe-harbor company match
  • Regular firm events (happy hours, team building, holiday party, etc)
  • Laptops are replaced every 3 years. After 3 years, your work laptop will become your personal laptop.

TorkLaw is a multi-state employer; as such, any salary range provided may not be applicable in all states. Any offer made to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include years of experience, education, location, etc.

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