Associate General Counsel

5 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Cornerstone Research Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate General Counsel to join our team at Cornerstone Research. As a key member of our legal department, you will provide critical support to our corporate groups and consultants, ensuring that our business operations are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal counsel and act as a thought leader and business partner to our corporate groups and consultants.
  • Ensure that our business operations are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Prepare, review, revise, and negotiate agreements and other documents relating to client engagements.
  • Research complex legal issues impacting client engagements and general business obligations.
  • Assist with the collection of delinquent accounts.
  • Manage outside counsel as needed.
  • Respond to subpoenas or other inquiries, including from government agencies.
Requirements
  • 10-15 years of directly related experience; law firm or professional services firm experience preferred.
  • Leadership: The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm.
  • Communication: The ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
  • Business acumen: The ability to learn the firm's financial and operational functions.
  • Client service: The mindset to provide superior service to our internal and external clients.
  • Take pride in your work: Consistently strive for quality.
  • Prior litigation experience in a mid-sized to large established law firm a plus, including in the healthcare or data privacy field.
  • Strong drafting skills are required.
  • Juris Doctorate and admission to State Bar are required.
About Cornerstone Research

Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings. We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.

The firm's uniquely collegial and supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting and enriching aspects of a career at Cornerstone Research.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cornerstone Research is an equal employee opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other factors protected by law.



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