Visiting Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Visiting Attorney to join a premier international law firm in New York. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys seeking exposure to sophisticated legal matters while working alongside leading practitioners in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

The Visiting Attorney role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-level legal work across a variety of practice areas, supporting complex matters for major corporate, financial, and institutional clients.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and legal teams on complex client matters
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Draft memoranda, briefs, contracts, and other legal documents
• Assist with due diligence, case management, and transaction support
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups
• Participate in client-facing matters and strategic legal projects
• Manage assignments efficiently while maintaining high-quality work product

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Professionalism, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to teamwork
• Prior law firm, judicial clerkship, government, or in-house experience is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $225,000
• Compensation may vary based on qualifications and other operational considerations
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance
• Eligibility for discretionary performance-based bonuses

Why This Opportunity

• Gain experience within a premier international law firm
• Work alongside highly regarded attorneys on sophisticated legal matters
• Exposure to complex and high-profile client engagements
• Collaborative and professional work environment
• Excellent opportunity to expand legal skills and professional network

Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.