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Senior Counsel

Job in Westport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06889, USA
Listing for: DFO Referrals
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Law/Legal
    Legal Counsel, Business Law
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Senior Counsel serves as a strategic legal advisor to the organization, providing high-level legal guidance to senior leadership and business units on a broad range of matters including corporate governance, transactions, regulatory compliance, risk management, and dispute resolution. This role plays a critical part in protecting the company’s interests while supporting its business goals by delivering timely, practical, and business-oriented legal solutions.

As a member of the legal team, the Senior Counsel also mentors legal support staff.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ability to identify, evaluate, and provide risk-appropriate legal solutions to further the business.
  • Work independently and assist the General Counsel as needed.
  • Advice on legal issues involving government and regulatory compliance.
  • Assist senior attorneys in resolving routine and novel legal questions.
  • Identify and mitigate risks (legal, operational, reputational, and others).
  • Provide contract support to clients.
  • Provide advice and guidance on legal and business-related issues to senior business leaders.
  • Delegate to and provide support for any legal support staff.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the end-to-end claims and label processes.
  • Implement regulatory changes and support the delivery of strategic projects.
  • Support legal projects being supervised by the General Counsel.
  • Promote collaboration and assist others with their initiatives and efforts.
  • Provide immediate onsite support for digital forensics and litigation support.
  • Assist our clients with permanent positions, including general counsel searches.
  • Review and respond to customer, partner, or regulator inquiries as needed.
  • Provide risk management analysis related to general business practices and monitor claims against or on behalf of the company.
  • Establish and monitor relevant contracts and agreements
  • Additional duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
  • Experience with FCPA, AML, and NDAS systems and software.
  • Prior experience as a consultant.
Education
  • Juris Doctorate
Preferred Qualifications
  • Solid critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Strive for continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrated business acumen.
  • Collaborative with clients, colleagues, and other necessary parties.
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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