Associate General Counsel

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Firm Summary

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions, and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.
With lawyers and staff operating from more than 47 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.
It’s not just about our global network of offices and shared services centers; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work.
Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative, and committed to excellence. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

position Summary

The Associate General Counsel, Claims and Investigations (AGC), will work on the Office of the General Counsel team and with the partners of the firm to assist in managing Firm risk, including assessing and controlling for risks associated with emerging technologies (including GenAI) and cybersecurity and managing claims and investigations related to clients, employees, regulators, third parties, and others. The AGC’s focus will primarily be in the Americas, but the AGC will assist with certain projects and matters managing risks on a global scale.

Duties and Accountabilities1

Assist with the management of Americas claims and investigations, including professional negligence claims, regulatory investigations, employment matters, and subpoena responses
Assist with the oversight of outside counsel, including developing litigation strategy, reviewing pleadings, obtaining status updates, and managing invoices
As a liaison from the Office of the General Counsel, work with the Practice Technology and Global Technology teams on assessing and controlling for risks with emerging technologies, including GenAI
Provide best in class legal advice on cybersecurity threats and preparedness
Oversee global risk management projects, working with offices around the world, delivering results proactively and swiftly
Deliver training to Firm lawyers and Business Services professionals on compliance and risk management issues
Identify knowledge gaps within the Office of the General Counsel in area of focus and upskill other members of the team
Contribute to responsible business governance efforts on behalf of the Office of the General Counsel, collaborating with relevant teams to ensure compliance with incoming regulations
Contribute to an environment where team members go above and beyond to deliver high quality work
Raise profile and credibility as a go to person – share knowledge, experience, speak at events, train others
Develop long-lasting, trusting and collaborative relationships with internal clients
Effectively anticipate and respond to Firm needs, manage expectations and adapt to different styles and cultural sensitivities
Create a calm environment to achieve results in challenging situations and ensure team well-being
Communicate with openness, honesty and clarity to put others at ease and achieve a positive impact
Share difficult messages with conviction, confidence and appropriate tone and language
Leverage insights from different practice groups and geographies to deliver an integrated offering to the Firm
Make commercial, ethical and strategic decisions that are in the best interests of the Firm
Leverage creative thinking and versatile skills and knowledge to solve challenges
Understand future challenges and opportunities to influence the Office of the General Counsel or Firm strategy
Implement plans, technology and resources to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the Office of the General Counsel
Perform other duties necessary and essential to support the Firm’s strategic goals

Qualifications

Strong academic qualifications
A qualified lawyer with a practicing certificate admitted in New York state
At least five (5) years’ experience working as a litigator or in the Office of the General Counsel of a major international law firm
Experience with GenAI risk management, cybersecurity, professional negligence claims, or regulatory investigations preferred

Location & Reporting

This role is based in our New York office.
This role reports to the Deputy General Counsel, Head of Claims and Investigations.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Our internal Recruitment team are responsible for all end-to-end lateral recruitment processes. All agencies must sign White & Case terms of business, which are office specific. Candidates submitted by an agency without terms of business agreed with the appropriate office, and/or outside of our online Application tracking system, will not be considered a formal introduction. Any applications and CVs sent directly to White & Case Partners and employees will not be accepted as formal introductions. If you have any questions, please contact the Americas Lateral Recruitment team.

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.

Benefits at White & Case

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

1The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

Primary Location: United States-New York

Expected Workplace: Onsite

Job Posting: Aug 30, 2025, 12:03:06 AM

Salary range for New York market: 150,000 – 272,150 US Dollars (USD) Yearly

Salary range in other markets will vary

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