General Cousnel

General Counsel

Wilshire Law Firm is a distinguished, award-winning legal practice with over 18 years of experience, specializing in Personal Injury, Employee Rights, and Consumer Class Action lawsuits. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of Excellence and Justice and are united in our commitment to achieve the best outcome for our clients.

You will work side by side on a team of dynamic, collaborative, and client-focused professionals who are committed to delivering on our founding core values: Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity.

The Opportunity

As our General Counsel, you will have the opportunity to provide legal counsel to the designated team members on various matters such as new and existing laws and legal rights.

Accountable for
 

• Provide legal counsel to the designated team members on various matters such as new and existing laws and legal rights.
• Develop influential relationships, mutual trust, and collaborative partnerships with all departments within the Firm.
• Assess and conduct risk management and respond to critical issues as they arise.
• Draft, manage and negotiate vendor contracts as necessary.
• Manage litigation and investigations and collaborate with department heads on various matters.
• Oversee and manage insurance coverages and compliance with California bar requirements.
• Interpret and implement applicable state and federal laws, rules, and policies applicable to the Firm
• Develop, implement, and review Firm regulations, policies, and procedures, and identify the need for policy development or change to protect the Firm’s legal interests.
• Research and analyze proposed or implemented laws and regulations that might affect the Firm. 
• Bring a team-oriented and positive attitude to our Los Angeles office. 

Qualifications
 

• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 7-10 years as an in-house/general counsel.
• California licensed attorney in good standing.
• Proven track record of high level of ethical standards in all dealings.
• Demonstrated in-house experience advising and providing practical solutions to the executive management team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and leadership skills.
• The ability to exercise sound judgment and evaluate options fairly and quickly. 
• Outstanding negotiation and research skills.
• Experience in personal injury is a huge plus.

Compensation

$300,000 - $500,000 per year depending on experience, plus performance-based incentives

Benefits
 

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Team outings and sponsored events
• Employee referral bonus programs
• Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrades
• Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Low-cost Dental and Vision plans
• 401k
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Pet Insurance 

 

Salary

• $300,000 - $500,000/year