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General Counsel, Part-Time | White Knight Law Inc.
Be the lawyer people call on the worst day of their year.
Westbury, NY | Remote-friendly | $1,000/month budget
White Knight Law is a 501(c)(3) legal tech clinic for victims of electronic crime that stems from identity theft, with a focus on small business. Our founder started it after going through fraud himself.
To qualify must come by referral from county or federal appointed crime victim advocate. (Aka no walk in's)
Why we're hiring
We don't move forward without a lawyer to avoid UPL.
Meet the founder
Founder spent his career in capital markets and investment management before founding White Knight Law:
- Worked at Bear Stearns, JPmorgan, Oppenheimer
- Co-founded a specialty finance platform sold to private equity, and a litigation finance fund sold to a bank
- Former National board member of CHADD, and Treasurer of the Quaker Westbury Monthly Meeting
What we've already built
We're not starting from zero.
- VERA (Victim Empowerment Response Advocate) is already released. It's an open-source AI tool that runs locally on the victim's own device and doesn't save what they type, so they never have to wonder who else can see their story.
- Atlas is a tool to help manage crime victim cases. All tools developed and owned by me with a free license to White knight
Care for the whole person
Being a crime victim is stressful, and the anxiety can last long after the paperwork is filed. One of our members (rajat) is teaches breath-focused yoga designed for crime victims. It complements legal help and is not a substitute for medical care. Legal help, safe technology, and a way to settle your nerves: that's the clinic.
Why this seat
- Real stakes. You'd help small businesses and victims of identity theft who usually get brushed off.
- Your name on the clinic. You'd be attorney of record for our legal clinic, so you build a real docket and a track record.
- Keep your practice. Take outside clients.
- Build something. We're creating legal infrastructure and tools for a group almost nobody serves.
- Serious company. Our board and advisors include leaders in tech, AI, and legal tech, plus family office and neuroscience experts. You'd be in the room as we build.
- Direct line to the founder. No committee, no layers.
We're filming as we build. The founding of our legal team and tools is being documented. Appearing on camera is optional, but we prefer counsel who is open to it. Client and victim matters are never filmed, and nothing about them goes public.
What you'd do
- Advise the founder and board on governance, contracts, volunteer agreements, compliance, and risk
- Oversee our legal team, including attorneys and support staff. Set standards, assign matters, review work before it goes out, and keep it consistent
- Serve as attorney of record for the clinic and take responsibility for its matters
- Guide our work for small businesses facing identity theft and the electronic crime that follows, including intake, triage, and referrals
What we're looking for
- Licensed and in good standing in New York
- Experience in nonprofit law, fraud, or victim advocacy (any one is fine; more is better)
- Comfortable supervising attorneys and support staff
- Willing to serve as attorney of record
- Carries your own malpractice insurance (WKL does not currently provide coverage)
- Plain-spoken, calm under pressure, good with people who've been through something hard
- Sound judgment on confidentiality and conflicts
The arrangement
- Budget: $1,000/month, funded by the founder's contribution and by fundraising. That covers general counsel duties and serving as attorney of record for the clinic.
- You may take on your own outside clients, subject to conflicts rules.
- Scope, supervision authority, and clinic intake rules go in a written engagement letter. Your client is White Knight Law, the nonprofit.
Pay: From $25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: Remote
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior litigation counsel jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree and active bar admission in at least one state
- Minimum of seven or more years of litigation experience in a firm or in-house setting
- Demonstrated experience managing complex commercial or employment disputes
- Ability to independently handle matters from pre-litigation through trial or arbitration
- Experience supervising and managing outside counsel relationships and litigation budgets
- Strong written advocacy skills including drafting motions, briefs, and case strategy memos
Tips for Your Senior Litigation Counsel Job Search
Tailor your resume to litigation volume
Hiring teams for senior litigation counsel roles want to see the scale and complexity of your caseload, not just your practice areas. Quantify the number of matters you've managed simultaneously and highlight any cases that went to verdict or arbitration.
Highlight your outside counsel management experience
In-house litigation roles almost always require managing outside counsel relationships and budgets. Call out specific examples where you directed external firms, controlled litigation spend, or pushed back on billing to demonstrate you can run a matter efficiently.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Filter by industry before you apply
Senior litigation counsel roles in insurance defense, financial services, and tech carry very different expectation sets. Review each posting for the subject matter of the litigation before applying so your cover letter speaks to the specific disputes the team actually handles.
Prepare a case narrative for your interview
Interviewers will ask you to walk through a complex matter from inception to resolution. Select a case that shows strategic judgment, not just procedural competence, ideally one where you influenced settlement strategy or managed a novel legal issue.
Negotiate total comp, not just base salary
In-house litigation roles often include bonus structures, equity, and litigation budget authority that vary significantly by employer. Before accepting an offer, clarify how performance bonuses are calculated and whether outside counsel spend falls under your direct control.
Senior Litigation Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior litigation counsels?
The companies hiring the most senior litigation counsels right now include GEICO, Tesla, and DoorDash, with the largest share of openings in California, Illinois, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Insurance carriers, large financial institutions, and diversified industrial companies tend to maintain the most consistent hiring volume for this role.
How many senior litigation counsel jobs are remote?
About 78% of senior litigation counsel openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many other in-house legal roles given the court appearance and deposition demands of active litigation. Sub-specialties focused on regulatory response, employment counseling, and pre-litigation dispute resolution tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How do you become a senior litigation counsel?
You typically start by building a litigation foundation at a law firm where you handle motions, depositions, and client-facing strategy across multiple matters. After earning your bar admission and developing a defined practice area, you transition in-house as a litigation counsel, then advance to senior counsel by demonstrating you can independently manage complex matters, outside counsel relationships, and cross-functional legal risk without close supervision.
Can I get a senior litigation counsel role with limited in-house experience?
Yes, many employers hire senior litigation counsel directly from law firms, provided your firm experience reflects the complexity and volume the in-house team handles. The strongest candidates from firm backgrounds show they can operate independently, have managed client relationships directly, and understand how to think about litigation risk from a business perspective rather than a purely legal one.
What does the senior litigation counsel interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a recruiter or HR screen focused on your practice background and career trajectory, followed by substantive interviews with the general counsel, deputy general counsel, or senior members of the legal team. Expect at least one deep dive into a complex matter you've handled, questions about how you manage outside counsel, and a discussion of how you'd approach a hypothetical dispute relevant to the company's business.
Where can I find and apply to senior litigation counsel jobs?
You can find and apply to senior litigation counsel jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that match your practice background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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