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San Francisco, California, Seeking an experienced IP attorney to join Ancestry as part of our dynamic and evolving legal team supporting both the family history and DNA businesses.  This position can be based at Ancestry’s offices in Lehi, UT or San Francisco, CA.  The attorney hired for this position will be accountable to provide best of class legal support across Ancestry’s various business activities, but with a key focus on intellectual property, patents and transactional work.  The position will report to the Company’s Vice President and Associate General Counsel. What You’ll Do: Manage internal team and external counsel focusing on maintaining and expanding patent portfolio Draft and negotiate various types of agreements, including strategic relationships, and vendor and technology contracts Advise senior management on strategic management and development of Ancestry’s intellectual property portfolios Lead internal IP counsel consisting of business stakeholders to determine actions to be taken on IP portfolio Review proposed publications and conference materials to ensure IP protection is maintained Advise business on legal issues related to IP, third party research projects, informed consent Manage communication with third party IRB Provide global legal support to the business as part of an integrated team of in-house attorneys as well as external law firms Who You Are: Requirements for this role include a strong patent/IP transactional background and at least 6+ years’ experience at a dynamic in-house environment and/or a top law firm. Preferred candidates will have worked in both environments.  Life sciences background or experience a plus.  JD with excellent academic credentials 3+ years experience in law firm setting working in patent strategy and prosecution Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, to take on big challenges and complex projects and to be accountable for results, while meeting demanding deadlines and balancing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Sound and practical business judgment and the ability to provide business oriented, practical legal advice. A problem-solving approach focused on achieving results that benefit our business as well as the business of our customers and partners.

San Francisco, California, Circle is a global financial technology firm that enables businesses of all sizes to harness the power of digital currency and public blockchains for payments, commerce and financial applications worldwide. Circle's platform has supported over 100 million transactions worth tens of billions of dollars, with nearly 10 million retail customers, over a thousand businesses, while storing and securing more than $5 billion in digital currency assets. Circle is also the creator of USD Coin (USDC), the fastest growing, regulated, dollar, which now stands at 4.3+ billion in circulation. Today, Circle's transactional services, business accounts, and platform APIs are giving rise to a new generation of financial services and commerce applications that hold the promise of raising global economic prosperity for all through programmable internet commerce. What you’ll be part of: With the mission “To raise global economic prosperity through programmable internet commerce,” Circle was founded on the belief that blockchains and digital currency will rewire the global economic system, creating a fundamentally more open, inclusive, efficient and integrated world economy.  We envision a global economy where people and businesses everywhere can more freely connect and transact with each other with new technologies for digital money. We believe such a system can raise prosperity for people and companies everywhere. Our mission is powered by the values we espouse and which we expect all Circlers to respect. We are Multistakeholder, serving the needs of our customers, our shareholders, our employees and families, our local communities and our world. Furthermore, we are also Mindful, Driven by Excellence, and High Integrity. What you’ll be responsible for: Under the direction of the General Counsel, you will play an immediate and direct role in regulatory, compliance, and transactional work, supporting the launch of new products, services and customer segments as we grow in new markets.  What you'll work on: Advise on a wide range of state and federal regulatory issues, enabling the company to create products and expand domestically as well as internationally in a way that meets our obligations and the needs of our customers Counsel on novel and complex commercial arrangements and provide clear advice on legal and transactional issues and risks, including reviewing and negotiating a variety of business agreements Monitor new legal and regulatory developments, carrying out research on various multi-jurisdictional legal issues and considering their impact on Circle  Collaborate with the Compliance Team on the application of regulatory analysis and ongoing management of the Compliance Program You will aspire to our four core values: Multi Stakeholder - you have dedication and commitment to our customers, shareholders, employees and families and local communities. Mindful - you seek to be respectful, an active listener and to pay attention to detail.   Driven by Excellence - you are driven by our mission and our passion for customer success which means you relentlessly pursue excellence, that you do not tolerate mediocrity and you work intensely to achieve your goals.  High Integrity - you seek open and honest communication, and you hold yourself to very high moral and ethical standards.  You reject manipulation, dishonesty and intolerance. What you'll bring to Circle: 8-12 years of legal experience with a working knowledge of:  relevant federal securities laws and their applicability to the cryptocurrency industry, including the Investment Company Act, Securities Act, Exchange Act, FINRA, CFTC/NFA, and private placement requirements; as well as federal and state banking laws and regulations, including state and federal licensing and the Bank Holding Company Act, bank partnerships, merchant banking activities, and fintech investments.  Experience with international applicability of securities and banking laws and regulations also desired, as Circle expands into new markets.  You are passionate about financial technology, are a team player with a sense of humour, and enjoy learning but also mentoring.  You are comfortable working in an evolving and growing environment that is prone to changes, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.  You apply sound, practical business judgment to your legal recommendations, and are creative at solving problems while balancing important legal risks for the business.  You can work autonomously and independently with minimal guidance but are also comfortable working collaboratively as part of a team. You have a JD (or foreign equivalent degree) and active membership in at least one US State Bar. Prior in-house experience for at least 5 years a must, including private and public traded companies . We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Circle. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

California, Join the Clean Energy Revolution Become a  Senior Attorney  at Southern California Edison (SCE) in the Commercial Transactions section of the Law Department and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll lead commercial contract negotiations, contract interpretation and management, and provide general advice and counsel to SCE’s Energy Procurement and Management and Supply Management organizations, as well as other organizational units at SCE, including Information Technology and Cybersecurity, Transmission and Distribution, and Customer Service.  The successful candidate will handle or assist in a wide range of procurement and other contract negotiations for the company and will report to a Director/Managing Attorney. You must be able to work independently, be attentive to detail, identify legal and business risks, draft contracts quickly and clearly, and confidently negotiate with contract parties.  We also are seeking a candidate who has the ability to simultaneously manage a large variety of assignments, work quickly and effectively under pressure, and prioritize activities. As a  Senior Attorney , your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future? A day in the life - Get ready to think big, work smart and shine bright! Reviewing, negotiating and drafting a wide variety of contracts including power purchase agreements, energy storage agreements, software licensing, software as a service, consulting, construction, general procurement and other agreements. Advising internal client organizations regarding compliance with applicable regulations, laws and policies and identifying legal and business risks. Interacting with SCE personnel in other departments and external third parties to be able to understand and advise on complex legal, technical, and sensitive issues. Contributing to cross-functional or departmental projects and teams. The Essentials Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Current member in good standing of the State Bar of California. Nine years of experience practicing law.  Your combined experience can be at a law firm, corporate in-house setting, or government authority. The Preferred  Strong academic credentials. Experience with contract analysis, drafting and negotiation, preferably with some experience with renewable power purchase agreements, energy storage agreements, project finance transactions and energy/finance industry master agreements (e.g., EEIs, NAESBs and ISDAs). Experience interacting with non-lawyer, business and technical clients. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team including the ability to promote positive cooperation within the legal team, with other Company personnel, and with outside counsel. You should know Visit our  Candidate Resource  page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more! Relocation may apply to this position. About Southern California Edison The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world. At SCE, we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. 

Oakland, California, Reimagine your legal career  Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. With over 2,400 employees spanning North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable corporate legal departments to drive efficiency and growth to adapt to a demanding new era.  Axiom empowers you to take control of how you work while contributing your expertise to the world's best companies.  Currently, we're hiring  Real Estate Development Lawyers  to join us with: 5+ years of experience at a top law firm and/or in house environment focusing on construction and development, real estate, energy and environmental issues Experience drafting and negotiating a wide variety of project development agreements including but not limited to, letters of intent, EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) agreements, real estate documents, power purchase agreements, equipment procurement agreements, operations and maintenance agreements and service agreements Exposure to environmental compliance and regulatory proceedings, permitting applications and other permitting matters, and advising commercial teams on matters related to EPC Active membership and good standing in the CA bar The responsibilities for this role will include:   Working with and advising corporate clients directly, as well as the ability to provide entrepreneurial, pragmatic, business-oriented advice.  The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism and outstanding business judgment. Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity  is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, offering access to a variety of professional development programs and continuing legal education opportunities.  Since 2000, we’ve reached legal professionals globally and been committed to reimagining legal work. We seek to live up to the New York Times’ prediction that, “A more sweeping transformation may be on the horizon. And it may look a lot like Axiom”.    Our company is ranked #1 in business of law, innovation in corporate strategy, and innovation in law firm efficiency by the Financial Times.  Learn more about working at Axiom .   Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

San Francisco, California, Reimagine your legal career  Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. With over 2,400 employees spanning North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable corporate legal departments to drive efficiency and growth to adapt to a demanding new era.  Axiom empowers you to take control of how you work while contributing your expertise to the world's best companies.  Currently, we're hiring  Litigation, Regulatory and Compliance, Intellectual Property, or Commercial Counsel  to join us with: 5-7 years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house and strong academic credentials An interest in pivoting into a product counsel role and a passion for the technology industry Experience in commercial litigation, regulatory and compliance, intellectual property, and/or commercial counsel work Proven track-record advising business clients directly, as well as providing guidance and practical solutions Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism and outstanding business judgment Active membership and good standing in the state bar of CA or NY *Candidates with gaps in employment are encouraged to apply* The responsibilities for this role will include:   Cross-training for tech-focused product counsel role at the client organization Fast, ramp-up learning and development opportunities Working with and advising the corporate client directly, as well as working within the extended client business team Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity  is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, offering access to a variety of professional development programs and continuing legal education opportunities.  Since 2000, we’ve reached legal professionals globally and been committed to reimagining legal work. We seek to live up to the New York Times’ prediction that, “A more sweeping transformation may be on the horizon. And it may look a lot like Axiom”.    Our company is ranked #1 in business of law, innovation in corporate strategy, and innovation in law firm efficiency by the Financial Times.  Learn more about working at Axiom .   Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Remote, California, Reimagine your legal career  Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. With over 2,400 employees spanning North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable corporate legal departments to drive efficiency and growth to adapt to a demanding new era.  Axiom empowers you to take control of how you work while contributing your expertise to the world's best companies.  Currently, we're hiring  West Coast Trade Compliance Lawyers  to join us with: At least 5+ years of experience at a top law firm and/or in house and excellent academic credentials Experience in international trade business and compliance roles, with an emphasis on import and export controls Experience with trade compliance regulations and internal investigations procedures (EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and FTR), FCPA, Export Licensing, Section 301 Tariffs, U.S. and Foreign Encryption Controls and Product Classification Active membership and good standing in the state bar of which you currently reside The responsibilities for this role will include:   Providing practical legal advice and support on international business matters in a fast-paced environment Managing compliance programs and policies, particularly as they relate to import and export controls and sanctions regulations Working with and advising business clients directly, as well as providing guidance and practical solutions for various corporate policies  Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity  is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, offering access to a variety of professional development programs and continuing legal education opportunities.  Since 2000, we’ve reached legal professionals globally and been committed to reimagining legal work. We seek to live up to the New York Times’ prediction that, “A more sweeping transformation may be on the horizon. And it may look a lot like Axiom”.    Our company is ranked #1 in business of law, innovation in corporate strategy, and innovation in law firm efficiency by the Financial Times.  Learn more about working at Axiom .   Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Tejon Ranch, California, The Tejon Ranch Company has exclusively engaged Engle Lindsley Regan Legal Search to conduct the SVP and General Counsel search.  Tejon Ranch Company is a fully diversified integrated real estate company and agribusiness, whose principal asset is California’s historic Tejon Ranch located between Los Angeles and Bakersfield. The GC oversees the legal affairs of the company and corporate secretary duties and reports directly to the CEO.  The General Counsel will serve as a member of the executive team, providing legal perspective and advice on a wide range of strategic, tactical, and operational issues.  The General Counsel’s responsibilities will cover the entire spectrum of legal matters confronting a public company whose primary asset is real estate.  Interested candidates should submit resumes to Tim Regan at tregan@elrsearch.com as all resumes sent to Tejon Ranch will be directed to ELR for review.  Skills and Experience: JD and an active membership in a state bar 15 or more years of relevant experience in real estate matters Provide leadership and management of all corporate and commercial legal matters, including litigation, regulatory matters, intellectual property, environmental issues, and real estate activities and transactions. Executive leadership ability Experience in resolving conflict between groups with opposing perspectives, agendas, and/or priorities. Outstanding interpersonal skills.

California, Thorn is a non-profit focused on building technology to defend children from sexual abuse. Working at Thorn allows you to apply your skills, expertise, and passions to directly impact the lives of vulnerable and abused children. Our staff solves dynamic, quickly evolving problems with our network of partners from tech companies, NGOs, and law enforcement agencies. If you can bring clarity to complexity and lightness to heavy issues, you could be an excellent fit for our team.  Our CEO  took the stage at TED  and shared our audacious goal of eliminating child sexual abuse material from the internet. About the Role: Thorn builds technology to dramatically improve the world’s response to online child sexual abuse - with the ultimate goal of eliminating CSAM from the open web and creating a world where every child can simply be a kid. The General Counsel is responsible for ensuring that Thorn’s legal compliance, risk management, and corporate and Board governance are assets of the business that help drive our mission forward while actively managing risks calibrated to the organization’s tolerance. In addition, the General Counsel works as a business partner to our teams to ensure legal input helps drive our work forward. What You’ll Do: Guide Executive Team and staff (as necessary) on legal matters relating to general business operations Ensure legal and ethical compliance with local, state, and federal laws across international jurisdictions in which Thorn operates. Draft, review, and assist in maintaining legal documents, including contracts, agreements, policies and procedures, and other documents. Manage and triage outside counsel work. Manage internal and external legal resourcing and budgeting. Support court proceedings as needed where Thorn products were used. Develop, implement, and enhance policies and procedures to support compliance for government contracts, data security, and GDPR. Develop and implement special projects as requested by the CEO. Drive enterprise risk management across Thorn. Maintain the highest level of professional and ethical standards and act in compliance with the letter and spirit of all applicable laws and regulations. Drive corporate governance and provide support to the Board. What We’re Looking For: Passion to serve Thorn’s mission. The ability and desire to work remotely with a self-starting drive and collaborative nature.  Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset. 10-15 years experience as a General Counsel or senior leader of an in-house legal department managing an internal legal team and/or outside counsel. Expertise in general corporate and/or commercial law with substantive knowledge of issues relating to software licensing, SaaS contracts, technology partnerships, intellectual property, employment, data privacy, and litigation,  Must have a sleeves-rolled, hands-on approach towards day-to-day matters and the ability to think tactically and strategically on achieving short/long-term objectives. Experience supporting a Board of Directors. Experience or knowledge of 501(c) organizations a plus.

San Francisco, California, Stitch Fix is looking for an Associate Counsel to join our impactful and collaborative in-house legal team. In this role, you will focus on Stitch Fix’s commercial and product matters, including fashion vendor agreements and technology transactions. You will advise nearly every team at Stitch Fix, including Merchandising, Marketing, Operations, Engineering, Product, Data Science, Client Experience, Information Security and IT. You will work with Stitch Fix’s merchandising team to grow Stitch Fix’s portfolio of exclusive brands and countless name brands such as Madewell, TOMS, Theory and Ralph Lauren. You will shepherd Stitch Fix through commercial transactions and support Stitch Fix’s marketing and creative initiatives. You will help our product teams design attractive and effective products that comply with consumer protection laws and industry standards. Along the way, you will develop the varied skills of a pragmatic in-house generalist at a publicly-listed, data-driven eCommerce fashion company.

San Francisco Bay Area, California, About Arkose Labs   Arkose Labs is a fast-growing startup, backed by Microsoft and Paypal, that is disrupting the fraud industry with an innovative approach that bankrupts the underlying business model of fraudsters. The Arkose Labs Fraud and Abuse Prevention Platform combines real-time intelligence, rich analytics and adaptive step-up challenges to progressively diminish the profitability of attacks while adapting to evolving attack patterns. Arkose Labs offers the only fraud solution with a 100% SLA guarantee. The world’s largest brands trust Arkose Labs to protect their customer journey while delivering unrivaled customer experience. Learn more about Arkose Labs from our innovation sandbox presentation at RSA: https://youtu.be/Fyhr_ZuveLM Position Summary Arkose Labs is looking for an experienced General Counsel to set the vision and leadership of global legal strategy and services, and the management of risk throughout the organization. Working closely with executive leadership and our board of directors, you will help build the business and future of our company. You'll also help Arkose Labs navigate and creatively solve legal and risk issues as we grow in revenue, headcount, product lines, office locations and complexity. We are seeking a talented, self-motivated and experienced attorney that is excited by taking on and leading a body of complex strategic commercial engagements, thrives in a fast-paced environment and can seamlessly drive success working with multiple cross-functional stakeholders to accomplish bold things. Primary Responsibilities  In this role, you will be drafting and negotiating a wide variety of contracts for strategic relationships, including development and distribution agreements, technology licenses, and beta and prototyping agreements. You will also advise executives on the various legal risks, business strategies and other issues related to commercial transactions and general operations. You will also work closely with team members across functions - including product, engineering, data, strategic partnerships - to work on a wide range of corporate matters and represent Arkose Labs with various external stakeholders. This role reports to the COO & CFO of Arkose Labs. Must Have Experience providing risk management advice to executive team members on a diverse set of issues, including data privacy, marketing, human resource management, product development, financing, mergers & acquisitions and engagements with customers, suppliers and partners. Strong experience negotiating, drafting and reviewing a broad range of commercial agreements Track record of close partnership with C-suite/senior level executives, influencing the business Comfortable in a fast paced environment. Passionate about building new capabilities Ability to translate legally complex situations into actionable strategies Outstanding communication and partnership skills Monitor and respond to regulatory changes where we do business Ability to provide effective advice in the context of business objectives and to execute in a fast-moving culture Ability to calibrate risk to support innovation while appropriately protecting the company Nice-to-Have Startup Experience Background in Cybersecurity or Fraud  Why Arkose Labs? The unique opportunity to join an early stage, high growth startup with pioneering technology built by an ambitious team who are passionate about their product and love coming to work every day. The chance to work with some of the biggest names in the market such as Microsoft, Paypal, EA, Github, Twitch, Roblox, Twilio and Minecraft.  You will be a part of a diverse and high performing environment that values and recognizes your contributions and unique perspectives and experience: we value what you bring to the culture. We hire the best and value integrity, excellence, respect, inclusion, and collaboration. What sets Arkose Labs apart is that we: - are independent thinkers and take ownership - constructively challenge one another - demonstrate empathy for our customers and obsess about solving their problems - execute with urgency - make data-driven decisions We focus on professional growth and development and offer continuing education. Competitive salary, equity, and a robust benefits package includes top-notch medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, and we cover 95% of the cost of employee benefits and 65% of the cost of dependent care coverage! We also offer flexible PTO.  We offer a $1000.00 stipend for our employees to set up a home office.  Arkose Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Arkose Labs will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

San Francisco, California, Overview:  Fundbox, Inc. is looking for a talented Head of Compliance to join our exceptional team, help us continue our rapid growth, and create a better way forward for our customers. In this position, you will have an opportunity to lead a diverse team of compliance professionals across all Fundbox offices, helping unify the team’s support of an enterprise-wide culture of compliance, as well as continue to develop, implement and manage the overall compliance management system. Company:   Fundbox is a fintech company based in San Francisco. Founded in 2013, the service uses big data analytics, engineering, and predictive modeling to help optimize cash flow for small businesses and freelancers.  Experience:   12+ years of experience in financial services and commercial banking.  Regulatory experience in the government, and/or a law firm, and/or financial institution  plus  some experience in a small, private start-up environment, is preferred. Extensive experience with the regulatory space of lending, licensing, payments, including familiarity with UDA(A)P, TCPA, and FDCPA. Compensation:   Competitive and commensurate with experience Location : San Francisco, Dallas, or Tel Aviv.   Relocation:  Yes. This is a national search.

Los Angeles, California, The Counsel, Real Estate will be counsel for ARA’s core fund and will work directly with senior management, the Asset Management team, the Deputy General Counsel, Real Estate, the Senior Counsel, Real Estate, and ARA’s General Counsel.  This role is primarily responsible for drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, service contracts, and construction-related contracts, as well as office, industrial, mixed-use, and retail lease amendments and assignments and other leasing documents. The Counsel, Real Estate, will also advise the business on legal disputes and various other legal matters.  As the firm is fast-paced, the Counsel, Real Estate will be exposed to and will need to juggle several different issues daily while interacting with various members of the Asset Management team. What You Will Do As Real Estate Counsel, you will: Draft and negotiate office, industrial, mixed-use, and retail leases, amendments, assignments, consents, letters of intent, and other related leasing documents. Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, service agreements, construction contracts, and other operational documents Draft and negotiate contracts relating to such matters as property management, leasing services, design and construction management, and other agreements. Be responsible for updating and maintaining the legal department’s forms library in conjunction with the Senior Counsel, Real Estate. Support the Deputy General Counsel, Real Estate and the Senior Counsel, Real Estate on other matters, as requested. What We Offer ARA’s structure creates opportunities for professional development and collaboration. We provide a competitive base compensation and incentives based on experience, performance, and a mix of total rewards to help plan for retirement, stay healthy, and maintain a positive work-life balance. Your Background You have at least five years’ experience or more negotiating and drafting commercial contracts, service contracts, and lease amendments for office, industrial, mixed-use, and retail leases. You have Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and are a member (in good standing) of the California State Bar. A successful candidate is detail-oriented, especially when preparing marketing collateral, has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with diverse personalities, and can take critical feedback and make it actionable. Overview American Realty Advisors (ARA) is one of the largest privately held private equity institutional real estate investment managers in the United States, with over $10 billion in assets under management. ARA invests on behalf of institutional investors through core and value-add real estate funds and separate accounts, targeting industrial, office, multi-family, and retail assets nationwide through direct equity, hybrid debt, mezzanine, and preferred equity structures. Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest news, insights, and career opportunities. American Realty Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. American Realty Advisors considers for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance No. 184652.

San Diego, California, Terra Vista Management, Inc. (“TVM”) has retained Major, Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis to conduct a search for a Deputy General Counsel.  TVM is an equal opportunity employer.  Please do not contact TVM directly.   Overview: Terra Vista Management is seeking a Deputy General Counsel with broad legal experience, including experience handling real estate transactions to join its legal team, working closely with the outside General Counsel.   Company: Terra Vista Management, Inc. provides comprehensive management services to limited liability companies, partnerships, corporations, and owners of investment real estate including mobile home, recreational vehicle, and marina properties, as well as food, beverage and banquet operations. Compensation: Commensurate with experience.  The package includes base salary, annual holiday bonus, and benefits.   Location: San Diego is the preferred location, but Orange County or Los Angeles locations will also be considered. Candidate can work from their home/office or a location other than TVM offices or properties.   Relocation: No, local candidates are strongly preferred.   Experience: Excellent credentials, 8+ years legal experience with an established law firm is required.  In-House experience from an established legal department will also be considered.

San Diego, California, Terra Vista Management, Inc. (“TVM”) has retained Major, Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis to conduct a search for a Deputy General Counsel.  TVM is an equal opportunity employer.  Interested candidates please submit your resume (in MS Word) to the recruiters managing this search, Joanna Herman and Deborah Ben-Canaan, or to the MLA recruiter who contacted you about this position here .  Please do not contact the Company directly; all resumes will be routed to MLA for handling and will create delays. Overview:   Terra Vista Management is seeking a Deputy General Counsel with broad legal experience, including experience handling real estate transactions to join its legal team, working closely with the outside General Counsel. Company: Terra Vista Management, Inc. provides comprehensive management services to limited liability companies, partnerships, corporations, and owners of investment real estate including mobile home, recreational vehicle, and marina properties, as well as food, beverage and banquet operations.    Location: San Diego is the preferred location, but Orange County or Los Angeles locations will also be considered. Candidate can work from their home/office or a location other than TVM offices or properties. Relocations: No, local candidates are strongly preferred.  Compensation: Commensurate with experience.  The package includes base salary, annual holiday bonus, and benefits.   Experience: Excellent credentials, 8+ years legal experience with an established law firm is required. In-House experience from an established legal department will also be considered. Bar Admission: Admitted in good standing to the California Bar.

California, Playboy is seeking an experienced and licensed Securities Lawyer to join our team.  Responsibilities: Assist with the preparation and review of a broad range of securities law filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Securities Act of 1933. Advise on and implement executive compensation and equity administration matters, including Section 16 filings and insider trading policies. Ensure compliance with SEC and NASDAQ rules and requirements. Support and advise Investor Relations and Finance & Accounting departments on disclosure matters. Assist in the preparation for board, committee and stockholder meetings, including drafting of materials and coordination of agendas. Advise on compliance loan documents; lead the legal work in drafting and administering same. Manage domestic and international corporate transactions, including joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, debt/equity financings, and a wide range of business agreements and other special projects. Develop, implement and maintain various compliance initiatives and corporate governance policies and practices. Assist in preparing for annual shareholder meetings, including "D and O" questionnaires, proxy statements, scripts, and meeting planning and logistics. Proactively monitor legal and practical developments and trends in corporate governance, ESG, federal and state securities laws.  Manage and coordinate outside counsel as needed. Qualifications:   JD Degree. California bar admission, or qualify for California’s Out-of-State Attorney Registered In-House Counsel Program. At least six years' experience in the areas of securities laws and corporate governance, with a meaningful portion of such experience at a leading law firm; experience in-house at an SEC reporting company preferred. Demonstrated broad experience in 1933 and 1934 Act filings with strong knowledge of SEC rules and regulations. Strong knowledge and good understanding of corporate governance trends, issues and emerging hot topics. Strong knowledge of public company Board and Committee functions and matters. Familiarity with NASDAQ stock exchange regulations, Sarbanes – Oxley and Dodd – Frank.

Diamond Bar, California, The Corporate Counsel – Commercial Contracts is responsible for drafting, preparing, examining, analyzing, negotiating (in person, over conference calls and via email) and revising legal documents (including, without limitation, master agreements, addendums, amendments, letters and other related documents, both as vendor and customer). This position works cross departmentally, and aims to reduce Niagara’s risk through contracting and document review. This is a full-time exempt position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; however, evenings or weekends may be occasionally required to complete job duties. Essential Functions: -Draft and negotiate terms, conditions, standards and language with minimal supervision. -Perform contract review and interpretation to support internal business teams and the legal team’s litigation/claims efforts. -Legal document development, administration and tracking of key legal provisions. -Maintain accurate records and files in matrices and databases to ensure reporting accuracy. -Support other general transactional matters as requested by Director of Legal Affairs or VP of Legal Affairs. -Misc. legal projects requested on an as-needed basis. -Train plants and corporate personnel on legal document review process and terms. -Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Additionally, the Corporate Counsel – Commercial Contracts is expected to demonstrate: -Effective negotiation, organizational and decision making skills with ability to plan, prioritize and multi-task -Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills -Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, customers and vendors -The position has extensive contact with various levels of both internal and external customers -Ability to review, comprehend, and, as necessary, rephrase/edit complicated legal language -Excellent business and legal writing skills -Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) to all levels of the organization -Advanced knowledge of contract law and its application in the purchasing and sale processes -Strong leadership skills -Very detail oriented -Strong organizational and time management skills -Professional, self-motivated, flexible and able to meet deadlines under a high volume workload in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment with minimal supervision -Strong grammar and spelling -Excellent computer skills in Excel, contracts databases and MS Word. Knowledge of Oracle a plus -Positive attitude, ethics, and values which support our company’s values, team, environment and a healthy, high-performance culture. Minimum Qualifications: o 6 Years – Experience in Field o 6 Years – Experience in Position *experience may include a combination of work experience and education Preferred Qualifications: o 10+ Years – Experience in Field o 10+ Years – Experience working in Position *experience may include a combination of work experience and education Education (minimum required): Juris Doctor from an accredited law school Certification/License: Required - Licensed to practice law in one of the 50 states in the USA Preferred - Licensed to practice law in the State of California Foreign Language: Required - None Required Preferred - Spanish (Minimum Professional Proficiency)

South San Francisco, California, UNITY Biotechnology (“UNITY” or the “Company”) has exclusively retained Major, Lindsey & Africa (“MLA”) to conduct a search for a General Counsel (“GC” or “Counsel”) to be located in its corporate headquarters in South San Francisco, California.  Interested candidates may apply here.  Please do not contact UNITY directly; all resumes sent to UNITY will be routed to MLA for handling and may cause delays. Company: Unity’s mission is to extend the human healthspan , the period in one’s life unburdened by the disease of aging. Working at the frontier of biotechnology and medicine, UNITY’s goal is to halt, slow or reverse age-associated diseases, while restoring human health. Position: The General Counsel will be a trusted thought-partner and close advisor on a wide range of legal, corporate, strategic, tactical, operational, and compliance issues.  Reporting to UNITY’s CEO, the General Counsel will be a member of the executive leadership team and will actively participate in strategic planning and decision-making.  The General Counsel must have a demonstrated ability to proactively develop practical, pragmatic, well-reasoned and analyzed solutions satisfying both business and legal interests. This role will serve as the Corporate Secretary and will have the option of being actively involved in business development, investor relations, and other business efforts, as well. Location: South San Francisco, CA.   Relos : Yes, but locals preferred. Compensation: Highly competitive compensation package, consisting of a base salary, bonus and equity, consistent with the candidate’s level of experience. Experience: 15+ years of legal practice gained at both a major law firm and in-house at a life sciences company.  Substantial leadership experience, including experience as a General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel of a public biotech company is required.  Candidates should have substantial experience with corporate governance, securities, M&A, IP, and commercial and technology transactions. Process: Interested candidates please submit your resume (in MS Word format) to Carol Warren Simon and Tam Pham or to the MLA recruiter who contacted you about this position.   

Los Angeles, California, Major, Lindsey & Africa has been exclusively retained to conduct a search for a Corporate Counsel for OpenGate Capital Management to be located in Los Angeles, CA. Overview :  This position will handle a variety of general corporate and transactional work for OpenGate and on behalf of Opengate’s numerous portfolio companies located in the U.S. and abroad. This position will have exposure to a variety of commercial transactional work, especially in the operations space; including but not limited to vendor/vendee contracts, purchase and service agreements, supply agreements, compliance and regulatory matters, compensation matters and executive employment agreements. This person will also be responsible for the issuance and administration of management equity grants for the various portfolio companies and for all corporate governance matters for U.S. portfolio companies and supervision of governance matters for foreign portfolio companies. This candidate will report to the General Counsel and potentially work closely with OpenGate’s M&A and Operations teams, as well as c-suite executives at OpenGate’s portfolio companies. Company :  OpenGate Capital is a private equity firm that strives to acquire and optimize lower middle market businesses throughout North America and Europe. With a strategic international presence and a deep focus on key industry sectors (Technology, Consumer, Business Services & Industrials), OpenGate leverages their in-house investing and operational resources to drive long-term value creation while offering creative solutions to meet any Sellers’ needs.  Experience :  A minimum of practicing 3 years in a sophisticated transactional department of a law firm along with some corporate governance experience. Valid license to practice law in California and in good standing with California State Bar Association.  Location : Los Angeles, CA Relocation : No, local candidates only.   Bar : Must be a member in good standing with California State Bar Association. Must be a member in good standing with California State Bar Association.

San Francisco, California, Reimagine your legal career  Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. With over 2,400 employees spanning North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable corporate legal departments to drive efficiency and growth to adapt to a demanding new era.  Axiom empowers you to take control of how you work while contributing your expertise to the world's best companies.  Currently, we're hiring  Commercial Contracts Lawyers  to join us with: At least 3 years of significant transactional experience, preferably in an in-house environment, negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts, including but not limited to procurement, customer/sales agreements, NDAs, and MSAs. Experience creating contract templates and/or experience managing contract databases is a plus. Must be actively barred in the state in which you live. The responsibilities for this role will include:   Working with and advising corporate clients directly, as well as the ability to provide entrepreneurial, pragmatic, business-oriented advice. The ability to thrive in a large, fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism and outstanding business judgment. Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement.  Diversity  is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, offering access to a variety of professional development programs and continuing legal education opportunities.  Since 2000, we’ve reached legal professionals globally and been committed to reimagining legal work. We seek to live up to the New York Times’ prediction that, “A more sweeping transformation may be on the horizon. And it may look a lot like Axiom”.    Our company is ranked #1 in business of law, innovation in corporate strategy, and innovation in law firm efficiency by the Financial Times.  Learn more about working at Axiom .   Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Oakland or Houston, California, Dascena Inc. (“Dascena” or “Company”) has retained Major, Lindsey & Africa (“MLA”) on an exclusive basis to conduct a search for a Counsel / Senior Counsel to be located in Oakland, California, Houston, Texas, or remotely.  Interested candidates, please respond to the MLA recruiter who contacted you about this search or submit your resume here. Please do not contact Dascena directly; all resumes sent to Dascena will be routed to MLA for handling and may cause delays. Position Overview : Dascena is seeking a qualified, highly motivated, experienced individual for the position of Counsel or Senior Counsel to lead, manage and help further build the contracts function at Dascena. Company Overview: Dascena is redefining healthcare by using machine learning to build predictive algorithms from clinical data. Machine learning algorithms can improve the drug development process by enabling greater control and accuracy by finding targeted patients. Location : This is a national search. Dascena is based in Oakland, CA with a significant presence in Houston, TX, but this role can be done remotely from anywhere in the country. Relocation : No relocation needed or provided.  Travel to Houston and/or Oakland for meetings 1-2 times per month will be required. Experience: 4-8+ years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in the life sciences industry. Law firm plus in-house experience at a life sciences company, with exposure to health care or insurance issues, is preferred. Familiarity with HIPAA is preferred.   Process: Interested candidates please submit your resume (in MS Word format) here , or to the MLA recruiter who contacted you about this position.