In house – Digital Media/Content Acquisition Contract Attorney – Long term/Remote | The PeterSan Group
New Jersey, Large corporation is seeking a contract attorney for a long term assignment with strong experience in all aspects of content acquisition and strategy for digital, gaming, and multiplatform video. In addition to content acquisition, the attorney will advise the company’s employees on programming-related matters involving legal issues, as well as finance, strategy, media relations, public policy and operations concerns. The ability to manage multiple fast-moving deals and projects in a dynamic setting and to operate in a cross-functional environment is critical, as is the ability to develop key relationships and maintain a visible presence within the company and the larger video industry. Key Responsibilities include: Draft and negotiate agreements in connection with the deployment of new media technologies and other advanced television and broadband services; and draft and negotiate content licensing, cable affiliation, and retransmission consent agreements with major media companies. At least 4 years of experience as a practicing corporate/transactional attorney at a nationally-recognized law firm or in-house at a major corporation with solid drafting and negotiating skills. Must have experience in licensing content in the gaming, digital media, over-the-top, cable/broadcast television, or entertainment industries.
This role will be remote and long term.
VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | Major, Lindsey & Africa
Chicago, Illinois, GC Role for Company with Iconic Food Brands (Downtown Chicago)
Lactalis Heritage Dairy, Inc., a newly-formed U.S. subsidiary of Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy based in France, has exclusively retained Major, Lindsey & Africa to conduct the search for its first VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
COMPANY: The Company will hold certain U.S. and Canadian assets of Kraft Heinz’s cheese businesses acquired by Lactalis in an acquisition that is expected to close in mid-2021, subject to regulatory review and approval. Following the closing, the Company will hold a portfolio of iconic brands including Cracker Barrel, Breakstone’s, Knudsen, Polly-O, Athenos, and Hoffman’s, supported by over 800 employees and three manufacturing facilities in California, Wisconsin and New York.
ROLE: Reporting to the CEO, the General Counsel will be a member of the Company’s Executive Leadership Team, responsible for formulating and executing the Company’s legal strategy. The GC will also serve as Corporate Secretary and structure and manage the Company’s internal legal team. The role will be located at the company’s headquarters, in Chicago’s West Loop.
EXPERIENCE: At least 15+ years legal experience preferably in both a national law firm and as a senior leader of an in-house legal function, with strong business law experience and strategic, commercial sense.
Experience in the food industry a plus.
Advisory Counsel | Axiom
Remote, New York, Reimagine your legal career
Axiom is the global leader in expert, on-demand legal talent. With thousands of top lawyers and legal professionals in our talent network across 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 is seeking Advisory Counsel to support clients across a variety of practice areas, including but not limited to corporate transactions, privacy, labor & employment, IP, real estate, and litigation. Successful candidates will demonstrate the following:
At least 10 years of experience in both Am Law 100 law firms and F100 in-house environments, with extensive client contact.
Deep subject matter expertise in your area of practice within the areas highlighted above. The ability to offer clients expert advice and guidance as needed.
Preference for, and comfort with, working on an as needed and unpredictable hourly basis to advise clients; ability to maintain a varied schedule.
Must be actively barred in the state in which you live.
The responsibilities for this role will include:
Advising clients directly and/by providing entrepreneurial, pragmatic, and business-oriented counsel at a subject matter expert (SME) level.
Comfort practicing independently, autonomously, and entrepreneurially for multiple clients. Excellent time management, communication and responsiveness, and judgment required.
The ability to ramp up quickly and excel in short, high-intensity engagements with the goal of establishing long-term relationships.
Defining a scope of work and timeline for projects, based on client needs; comfort communicating with clients regarding project status and changes to projected timeline; skilled at managing client’s expectations.
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 .
North America Commercial Counsel | Major, Lindsey & Africa
Crystal Lake, Illinois, Overview: Reporting to the North America Legal Counsel with responsibilities for commercial support of Aptar’s business segments. The North America Commercial Counsel (“Commercial Counsel”) will interact with the business leaders of Aptar's various business segments and will work both independently and with the North America Legal Counsel on sophisticated and challenging legal matters.
Experience: 4+ years of commercial law experience at a reputable law firm, or as in-house counsel. The Commercial Counsel will collaborate closely with the Aptar legal and business teams, serving as a trusted business partner and problem-solver on a wide range of commercial matters.
Compensation: Competitive package commensurate with experience.
Relocation: Local candidates preferred.
Bar: Must be licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
Associate General Counsel - Senior Sourcing & Procurement Attorney | AIG
New York , New York,
Senior Sourcing & Procurement Attorney (Associate General Counsel)
About AIG GLCR:
The Global Legal, Compliance and Regulatory Department (GLCR) of American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is comprised of attorneys and other professionals providing high quality advisory and transactional support across all parts of AIG. GLCR enables AIG’s diverse financial services businesses to comply with laws, regulations and internal policies in over 60 countries, while minimizing and managing risks to AIG and its clients. This is an international, diverse, and award-winning team that has been recognized for its leadership, innovative solutions, and pro bono commitment.
About the Branding & Sourcing Legal Group:
GLCR’s Branding & Sourcing Legal Group provides strategic and practical advice on a wide range of transactional, legal compliance, and operational risk management matters. The group supports numerous AIG business units and corporate functions, including Global Sourcing & Procurement Services, Corporate Communications, Investments, Tax, and Human Resources. Branding & Sourcing attorneys provide substantive expertise on legal issues related to marketing and procurement. The group negotiates complex, high-dollar transactions on behalf of U.S. and international AIG entities.
About the Role:
The Branding & Sourcing Legal Group is seeking an experienced transactional attorney to join it as an Associate General Counsel. This role is for an experienced contracts negotiator and subject matter expert on legal issues related to sourcing and procurement services for a variety of AIG companies. The Associate General Counsel will support mission critical projects that are time-sensitive, highly visible inside and outside of the company, and key to AIG’s strategic initiatives.
Duties:
This position reports to the Chief Branding & Sourcing Counsel. Specific duties will include:
Managing, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts for professional and consulting services, business process outsourcing (BPO), and other corporate purchasing agreements.
Collaborating with AIG attorneys specializing in privacy, intellectual property, cybersecurity, IT transactions, and insurance law to provide seamless, high-quality service to our internal business clients.
Advising internal business clients on legal issues related to contracts, business strategy, and acquisitions.
Assisting with the development and implementation of AIG policies and guidelines associated with purchasing of goods and services, data and content usage, intellectual property, and records management.
Developing and providing training on legal and compliance matters to internal business clients.
Assisting Chief Branding & Sourcing Counsel in developing and mentoring of junior members of the team.
Managing relationships with AIG’s outside counsel.
Juris Doctor; U.S. state bar admission.
14 years of legal experience with a law firm and/or in-house.
Preference will be given to candidates with legal experience at a financial/investment services institution.
Experience supporting global sourcing and procurement organizations.
Robust experience negotiating professional services (e.g., Big 4 firm matters) and BPO (business process outsourcing) non-IT agreements
Demonstrated experience leading deals and closing large, sensitive agreements within aggressive timeframes.
Familiarity with U.S. and international intellectual property laws, and with U.S. and international privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA, NYDFS, Gramm-Leach-Bliley and HIPAA.
Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Ability to work collaboratively with peers and internal business clients across a global organization.
Collaborative, tactful, and persuasive written and verbal communication style.
Investment Management Associate | Chapman and Cutler LLP
Chicago, Illinois, Chapman and Cutler LLP is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join our Investment Management practice in the Corporate and Securities Department of the F irm's Chicago office. T he ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in the investment company and asset management space, with exposure to one or more of the following:
Product-specific experience in open-end funds (mutual funds) , closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds
1940 Act fund governance
The candidate should also possess impressive academic credentials; the ability to simultaneously and efficiently handle multiple projects; strong interpersonal, analytical, oral communication and writing skills; and an understanding of business, industry and market issues. Candidate must be a member in good standing or eligible to waive into the Illinois Bar.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and list of representative transactions/engagements. All applicants will be considered; however, the hiring decision will be made based on qualifications for the position.
Chapman and Cutler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO.
Corporate Counsel | Major, Lindsey & Africa
Massachusetts, Flagship Pioneering, Inc. has engaged Major, Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis to conduct a search for a Corporate Counsel to be located in its Cambridge, Massachusetts offices. Flagship is an equal opportunity employer. Please do not contact Flagship directly; all resumes sent to Flagship will be routed to MLA for handling and may cause delays.
Overview: Flagship Pioneering has a new and exciting opportunity for a Corporate Counsel to join their legal team. You will join a fast-paced, dynamic group that concentrates on financing and governance matters for cutting-edge high growth companies in the Flagship Enterprise. This includes working with Flagship’s private and public companies on a range of transactions and corporate matters, including strategic financing transactions, capital markets transactions, M&A transactions, and general corporate governance.
Company: Flagship conceives, creates, resources, and develops first-in-category life sciences companies to transform human health and sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, the firm has applied a unique hypothesis-driven innovation process to originate and foster more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in over $34 billion in aggregate value. Flagship teams are bound by a noble purpose and vision. Flagship seeks to change the world by addressing some of humanity’s most urgent challenges: curing intractable diseases, improving human health, and feeding the world by advancing the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.
Experience: The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years of relevant experience, with at least three of those years spent in the corporate department of a nationally recognized law firm, with a strong understanding of equity financing, capital markets and corporate governance. In-house experience at a venture capital/private equity firm or life sciences company is a plus.
Compensation: Competitive base salary, bonus, and equity.
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Senior Director, Counsel | Trustmark
Lake Forest, Illinois, Join a passionate and purpose-driven team of colleagues who contribute to Trustmark’s mission of helping people increase wellbeing through better health and greater financial security. At Trustmark, you’ll work collaboratively to transform lives and help people, communities and businesses thrive. Flourish in a culture where appreciation, mutual respect and trust are constants, not just for our customers but for ourselves.
Our Law team is looking for a Senior Director, Counsel. In this position you will negotiate and draft contracts and manage litigation for all facets of the enterprise. You will also provides legal advice to the business units on claims, in a supporting capacity to the attorneys who act as liaisons to the business units.
Key Accountabilities:
Contract Drafting and Negotiations
Negotiate and draft selected vendor and/or client contracts for all of the Enterprise’s business units and support services
Manage Litigation Caseload/Manage Outside Counsel
After initial training, manage commercial litigation caseload for the Trustmark enterprise
Manage outside counsel and litigation budget
Provide Legal Advice on Claims Issues
Provide advice on the legal issues that arise in connection with certain claim issues.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Trustmark is pleased to have earned recognition from the Chicago Tribune as a Chicago Top Workplaces 2020 Award winner. Requirements:
Law Degree from an accredited law school required
3 or more years of complex contract negotiating and drafting of vendor service agreements required
Strong written and verbal communication skills required
Business acumen required
Software skills: familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel) required
Ability to do the following required:
Build productive working relationships.
Lead, identify opportunity and facilitate change.
Conduct effective business and legal fact-finding.
Be proactive and creative in identifying opportunities and solving problems.
Experience in litigation or litigation management is a plus
Experience with health, life, disability insurance is a plus
Experience drafting IT-related software and equipment arrangements is a plus
Senior Counsel, Office of the General Counsel | The Aerospace Corporation
El Segundo, California, The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
Location
Preference for candidates working in commuting distance of one of our 3 major office locations: El Segundo, CA, Northern Virginia (Chantilly or Crystal City), or Colorado Springs, CO.
Job Summary
The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Senior Counsel to join the Office of the General Counsel. This position will play an important role in The Aerospace Corporation’s wide range of government contracts and transactional work, especially with our Supply Chain and Contracts organizations. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, hands-on, creative, and continual learner attorney, and one who thinks space is cool to join a tight-knit and collegial legal department.
What You’ll Be Doing
Working on a broad portfolio of federal government contract related matters, especially supporting our supply chain transactions and contracts organizations
The Aerospace Corporation is an intellectually challenging environment, and the successful candidate will work with some of the brightest people in the aerospace industry and will support many company initiatives in the space and national security sectors
Interface with internal customers
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements
Typically, 10-15 years of federal government contracts transactional experience, with preference given to candidates with experience in cyber security, privacy, DoD, NASA, the national security sector, and other civilian agencies in the space industrial base
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Membership in good standing of at least one U.S. Bar
Be intellectually curious, a continual learner, and is service oriented – both to our internal business partners and to the nation
This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in cyber security, privacy, DoD, NASA, the national security sector, and other civilian agencies in the space industrial base. Experience in international transactions, emerging technologies, and litigation and investigations experience
Candidates with an active or prior clearance
Experience in international transactions, emerging technologies, litigation and investigations
Experience in the following:
Non-Profit Law, Ethics and Compliance, Social Corporate Responsibility, FFRDC experience, Space Law
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, regardless of whether you contribute
Paid holidays and paid time off
Flexible spending accounts
We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. Salary ranges can range between $135,000-$230,500 and are commensurate with experience and education
Director, Counsel | Tricon Residential
Santa Ana, California, The Legal & Compliance Department is seeking a motivated, experienced legal counsel to provide lead support on a wide range of real estate and commercial contracting matters. We are one of the largest owner-operators of single-family and multi-family rental homes and growing fast. We are looking for a service-oriented professional who will share our purpose to imagine a world where housing unlocks life’s potential.
• Provide legal advice on the full range of real estate acquisitions and dispositions, including large, complex asset transactions • Work closely with the investment and asset management teams and outside counsel to manage the legal aspects of commercial and residential real estate acquisitions and dispositions, from LOI through close, and related joint venture and financing compliance • Advise on and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including major supplier, service provider, and ancillary revenue agreements • Assist in the oversight of the Company’s compliance programs (e.g., joint venture, lender, and privacy) • Assist with negotiation and tracking of the Company’s office lease portfolio • Develop and maintain effective contract management and transaction management programs • Develop and deliver efficient and effective training for personnel as warranted • Assist in developing and maintaining policies and procedures related to these areas of responsibility • Monitor legal developments and legislative changes that may impact the business and corporate objectives • Assist GC as needed on strategic and department projects • Attorney with 6+ years’ experience with a major law firm and/or reputable in-house legal environment • Significant experience and knowledge of real estate transactions • Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and transaction documents • Working familiarity with matter management and contract management systems • Experience with single-family or multifamily residential assets preferred • Office lease experience is a plus • Familiarity with data privacy laws is a plus • Credibility and presence to interact with and present at senior executive levels internally and externally • Superior problem-solving skills and legal judgment, highest ethical standards, and a desire to take initiative • A team player who works well in a dynamic and hands-on operating environment • Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy • Adaptability and flexibility with a pragmatic approach to legal issues
Legal Counsel | Major, Lindsey & Africa
Pasadena, California, Overview: OpenX operates the world’s largest independent advertising exchange connecting tens of thousands of top brands with consumers across the most trafficked websites and mobile apps globally. The company stands uniquely alone in the marketplace as the recognized leader in quality, scale, and performance, delivering value across every type of connected screen and format. Position: Reporting to the General Counsel at the Pasadena headquarters, this attorney will become the Company’s lead attorney on commercial transactions. They will also provide counsel on privacy and data matters, as well as general corporate subjects. Experience: 3-6+ years of commercial law experience at a reputable law firm, or as in-house counsel. This position will collaborate closely with the OpenX legal and business teams, serving as a trusted business partner and problem-solver on a wide range of commercial matters. Location: Pasadena, CA (preferred), will also consider San Francisco, CA and New York, NY.
Excellent In-House Opportunity in Dallas | Hertner, Block & Bowser, Inc.
Dallas, Texas, We are working with a large organization that has an important role for its Dallas office. In this role, you will provide legal counsel to a dynamic business across all aspects of its services. You will be at the forefront of innovation by helping to bring new solutions and products to market.
You will partner with senior leadership and other attorneys to advise on and structure unique and specialized financial services transactions with retailers, enterprises and manufacturers. Experience in financing arrangements is a plus. It is a High Profile position within the organization.
You will also provide structures to execute deals on a multi-country jurisdictional entity level so international experience is helpful.
QUALIFICATIONS
• J.D. or equivalent from an accredited law school and a strong academic background • 5+ years of legal experience in negotiating complex domestic and international securitization, structured finance, credit finance and/or equipment leasing transactions • Advise US and international business on finance, distribution, treasury, M&A, trading and RFPs. • Significant experience with complex commercial transactions, capital markets transactions and/or relevant tax matters • Combination of prior in-house and top-tier law firm experience; experience in the mobile industry a plus • Excellent business and legal judgment, attention to detail and negotiating and drafting skills • Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate (both orally and in writing) and interact effectively with clients and business leaders at all levels of the organization • Team player who has the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of business and legal partners
If interested, or know of someone who may be intrigued, please contact David Block at 305-556-8882 ext. 1 or by email david@hertnerblock.com Opportunity to work with the Business Leaders in this role
Senior Corporate Counsel | Major, Lindsey & Africa
Pennsylvania, Overview:
The Senior Corporate Counsel will serve a critical role in Nouryon’s global legal group as the Company continues its journey from a private-equity backed spinoff to an independent public company. This lawyer will report to the Deputy General Counsel and work closely with the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel on all corporate legal matters for Nouryon, including securities, corporate governance, M&A, finance and other significant corporate and commercial transactions. He/she will also work directly with Nouryon’s finance department (accounting, tax, treasury, internal audit) and its global strategy and business development group.
Company:
Nouryon is a global specialty chemicals leader. Markets worldwide rely on Nouryon’s essential chemistry in the manufacture of everyday products such as paper, plastics, building materials, food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care items. The Company has about 10,000 employees and operates in over 80 countries around the world. In its nearly 400-year history, Nouryon built up a wealth of expertise and forged long-term partnerships. It has earned a place among the best performing companies in its industry in terms of safety, sustainability, and reliability.
Compensation:
A competitive compensation package will be offered for this position, consistent with the candidate’s level of experience.
Experience:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7+ years of relevant legal experience, with strong training at an (inter)national law firm known for sophisticated and high-level corporate transactional work. Some in-house experience is preferred.
Bar Admission:
Licensed to practice in any U.S. State or the District of Columbia and eligible for an in-house certification.
Location:
Radnor, PA office (suburb of Philadelphia). In-office (not virtual) position.
Relocation:
This is a nationwide search.
Corporate Counsel-New York City | The PeterSan Group
New York City, New York, Dynamic, growing, private Commercial Lender and FinTec Company is seeking a corporate counsel with 2-4 years+ transactional and general corporate experience. Our client offers the opportunity to join a collaborative legal team and business platform with opportunities to continue to grow as an attorney and be exposed to new legal areas. Responsibilities include assisting in the preparation, review and negotiation of complex legal agreements, contracts and documents, including, but not limited to, purchase agreements, servicing agreements, credit facility documentation, commercial loan documents, consulting agreements, nondisclosure agreements and other corporate documentation . Reviewing and managing vendor contracts and relationships. Advising on corporate governance, regulatory and corporate compliance matters, and licensing. 2-4 years+ transactional and general corporate experience.
Construction Counsel | Major, Lindsey & Africa
McLean , Virginia, CONSTRUCTION COUNSEL - EMCOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
EMCOR Group, Inc. (“EMCOR”) has exclusively retained Major, Lindsey & Africa to conduct a search for a Construction Counsel - EMCOR Construction Services to be located in its McLean, Virginia office. EMCOR is an equal opportunity employer. Please do not contact EMCOR directly; all resumes sent to EMCOR will be routed to MLA for handling and will create delays. Overview: Under the direction of the Senior Vice President and General Counsel for EMCOR, and in coordination with the Assistant General Counsel for EMCOR Construction Services (“ECS”), the Construction Counsel – ECS prepares, revises and assesses commercial construction contracts and advises on construction claims and litigation for a nationwide group of electrical and mechanical operating companies with annual revenues of $3.5+ billion. Company: A Fortune 500® company with estimated 2020 revenues of approximately $8.5B, EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME) is a leader in mechanical and electrical construction, industrial and energy infrastructure, and building services. A provider of critical infrastructure systems, EMCOR gives life to new structures and sustains life in existing ones by planning, installing, operating, maintaining, and protecting the sophisticated and dynamic systems that create facility environments—such as electrical, mechanical, lighting, air conditioning, heating, security, fire protection, and power generation systems—in virtually every sector of the economy and for a diverse range of businesses, organizations, and government. Location: McLean, VA Compensation: Competitive base and bonus. Experience: 6+ years of experience practicing construction law, with a focus on construction litigation and contracts, obtained at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal setting. Travel: As needed, post pandemic. Approximately 20%, with more travel initially once the successful candidate is able to visit ECS sites and meet business leaders. Relos: Local candidates only.
Director of Legal Affairs | Springfield Water and Sewer Commission
Agawam, Massachusetts, The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (SWSC) is seeking highly motivated and innovative candidates to work as the Director of Legal Affairs . This position is responsible for providing legal advice to the Executive Director and staff on operational issues relating to policy, regulations, procurement, and other legal issues requiring interpretation and research. The duties of this position require a demonstrated understanding in all general areas of law including: environmental, administrative, evidence, contracts, constitutional, property law, torts, and civil and administrative procedures. The incumbent shall act as the Chief Procurement Officer and/or a designated Procurement Officer to the Commission and shall provide the services as required by said position as set forth in MGL Chapter 30B. The position serves as a member of the senior management leadership team reporting to the Executive Director.
The water sector is an exciting field that enables career growth, continual learning, and the opportunity to be a part of solutions to today’s most pressing water issues such as infrastructure renewal, climate change resiliency, emerging contaminants, and sustainability. The Commission is the second-largest water and wastewater system in New England, and leads and embraces bold initiatives that will reshape the water sector both locally and nationally for the 21 st century. Recently the Commission was identified as a pending recipient of a competitive $251 million federal Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to accelerate its capital improvement program; a total of $550 million in infrastructure improvements is planned over the next five years. The Commission was the only recipient identified in New England for the WIFIA program. Projects will include large-scale water and wastewater treatment plant upgrades, hydro-electric generating facilities, distribution and collection system upgrades, transmission infrastructure replacement, and system-wide water conservation projects, among others.
The successful candidate will be attracted to this career-defining opportunity to provide legal direction and oversight to the largest portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure renewal projects to take place in the region in generations. Excellent pay, competitive benefits, leadership opportunities, and professional growth support are also offered.
About SWSC: SWSC was established in 1996 as an independently operated and managed regional water and wastewater utility that provides retail and wholesale water and sewer service to approximately 250,000 customers across multiple communities in the lower Pioneer Valley. The SWSC has approximately 250 employees that operate and maintain a system of one thousand miles of water and sewer pipe, treatment plants, reservoirs, watershed land, dams, and other critically import infrastructure that serves the public.
Mission Statement: SWSC’s mission is to provide an uninterrupted, high-quality supply of water to our customers, to collect and treat wastewater, and return clean water to the environment. www.waterandsewer.org
Required knowledge, experience and skills:
The position requires strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills, ingenuity, frequent use of judgment and independent thinking to interpret statutes or documents, and a high degree of integrity
Provides assistance in a wide range of legal matters concerning operations of the Commission including but not limited to coordinating with outside counsel, interacting with General Counsel, procurement, billing and shut-offs, FOIA, litigation, contract, and tort law.
Assists in representing the legal rights and interests of the Commission before relevant governmental agencies and other venues in order for the Commission to conduct its business in legal and regulatory compliance.
Assist in the hiring and coordination of outside counsels.
Assists in the lawful formulation, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and programs.
When appropriate, represents the Commissions interests in court and other forums.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the Executive Director and/or General Counsel of the Commission.
Provides interpretation and strategy on legal matters relating to operations to General Counsel and Executive Director.
Prepares and drafts legal documents, including but not limited to service and construction contracts, procurement documents and contracts, resolutions, rules and regulations.
Renders oral and written opinions and conducts legal research as requested by the Executive Director.
Negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant, and controversial issues as directed by the Executive Director. Investigates and responds to complaints and claims by or against the Commission in coordination with the Executive Director and/or General Counsel to the Commission.
Interviews clients and witnesses to ascertain facts and evaluates findings to recommend resolution.
Works in coordination with General Counsel of the Commission in providing legal representation and assistance to the Commission.
May perform a variety of other functions for the Commission such as Discrimination Officer, Chief Procurement Officer, Claims Officer, Appeals Officer, or others functions as needed.
Works with the Humans Resources Manager and the leadership team in matters related to claims, workers’ compensation, employment/labor law, collective bargaining, and other employment related issues.
Negotiates settlements and serves as a representative of the Commission in mediations and arbitrations as needed.
Writes reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
Works as a team member with employees across the Commission with different educational backgrounds and job responsibilities.
Meet the rapidly changing needs of the organization.
Ability to respond to questions, requests for information and complaints from customers, property owners, and the general public.
Required knowledge, experience and skills:
The position requires strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills, ingenuity, frequent use of judgment and independent thinking to interpret statutes or documents, and a high degree of integrity
Provides assistance in a wide range of legal matters concerning operations of the Commission including but not limited to coordinating with outside counsel, interacting with General Counsel, procurement, billing and shut-offs, FOIA, litigation, contract, and tort law.
Assists in representing the legal rights and interests of the Commission before relevant governmental agencies and other venues in order for the Commission to conduct its business in legal and regulatory compliance.
Assist in the hiring and coordination of outside counsels.
Assists in the lawful formulation, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and programs.
When appropriate, represents the Commissions interests in court and other forums.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the Executive Director and/or General Counsel of the Commission.
Provides interpretation and strategy on legal matters relating to operations to General Counsel and Executive Director.
Prepares and drafts legal documents, including but not limited to service and construction contracts, procurement documents and contracts, resolutions, rules and regulations.
Renders oral and written opinions and conducts legal research as requested by the Executive Director.
Negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant, and controversial issues as directed by the Executive Director. Investigates and responds to complaints and claims by or against the Commission in coordination with the Executive Director and/or General Counsel to the Commission.
Interviews clients and witnesses to ascertain facts and evaluates findings to recommend resolution.
Works in coordination with General Counsel of the Commission in providing legal representation and assistance to the Commission.
May perform a variety of other functions for the Commission such as Discrimination Officer, Chief Procurement Officer, Claims Officer, Appeals Officer, or others functions as needed.
Works with the Humans Resources Manager and the leadership team in matters related to claims, workers’ compensation, employment/labor law, collective bargaining, and other employment related issues.
Negotiates settlements and serves as a representative of the Commission in mediations and arbitrations as needed.
Writes reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
Works as a team member with employees across the Commission with different educational backgrounds and job responsibilities.
Meet the rapidly changing needs of the organization.
Ability to respond to questions, requests for information and complaints from customers, property owners, and the general public.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, TRAINING and EDUCATION :
Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws governing civil practice, administrative law, and supporting rules and regulations.
Understanding of laws, regulations, and policies governing public agencies and entities and ability to maintain up to date knowledge thereof.
Knowledge of the process and methods for representing the Commission in legal proceedings.
Knowledge of contract negotiations, procurement of goods and services, procurement of professional services, claims and disputes, risk management, insurance claims, and other matters that may lead to legal intervention
Ability to effectively manage professional and labor staff.
Ability to respond to an emergency and direct a response.
Ability to establish and maintain a positive attitude and work ethic with a group office dynamic.
Knowledge of computer applications including Excel, Word, other computer applications.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written.
Ability to be flexible in work assignments and work hours
A Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited Law School and license to practice law in Massachusetts
12 or more years of increasingly responsible professional legal experience
Must have a MCPPO (Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official) designation or complete the education requirement in accordance with the Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official Program within one year of hire date. Must acquire the necessary experience to obtain and maintain the MCPPO designation.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License
Benefits include medical, dental, pension, flexible spending accounts, generous paid time off.
Technology Contracts Counsel | Pittleman & Associates
Massachusetts, Our client, who has a reputation for having some of the smartest people in the world working collaboratively to solve business problems, is looking for an attorney with experience successfully negotiating a wide range of technology licensing agreements. This is an opportunity to join an exceptional team and find a long term home. Locations available in NY, MA and NJ
5 years of experience drafting and negotiating technology agreements including SaaS agreements, master license agreements, etc.
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Strong business sensibility
Counsel | Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
California, Wondering what’s within Beckman Coulter?
Take a closer look.
Join a team where you can be heard, be supported, and always be yourself. At Beckman Coulter, a Danaher company, we’re building a culture that celebrates backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our associates. We’ve been dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and health care forward for more than 80 years. Find the opportunity to build relevant career, be creative, and try new things with the support needed to be successful. Find the Danaher Business System , which makes everything possible.
Witness our shared purpose—helping realize life’s potential—in action.
We hope you’ll see yourself here, too.
What you find at Beckman Coulter —and within yourself — might just change the world!
We are seeking a talented transactional attorney to join the company as Counsel in Brea, CA or Remote.
The Counsel will join a lean, inclusive, service-oriented team of attorneys and legal assistants and report to the Assistant General Counsel. This is a broad, often complex and interesting practice with significant opportunities for personal and professional growth.
This role will work directly with executives and associates at all levels of the business, participating in leadership meetings and supporting multiple functions, including: Business Units (product development, product management and clinical affairs), Commercial (sales and marketing), and Operations (supply chain, manufacturing, real estate and others).
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Serve as the legal department’s primary contact for the Counsel’s clients, managing a full calendar of diverse meetings and requests
Provide practical, solution-oriented approaches to a broad range of legal issues and risks, and then structure, write and negotiate agreements addressing those issues and risks
Partner with specialist attorneys and other professionals on IP, regulatory and compliance matters
Supervise legal assistants and other associates on standard agreements, such as NDAs
Manage pre-litigation disputes
Using Danaher Business System (DBS) concepts, work with legal department colleagues to identify, design and implement continuous process improvement initiatives, such as initiatives to improve the department’s client service levels or streamline the department’s template agreements.
The essential requirements of the job include:
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and 3 or more years of experience in a law firm transactional practice, including experience with complex commercial and corporate transactions in
Active bar membership in good standing in at least one US jurisdiction;
Up to 25% travel to HQ in Brea, CA and other company sites when possible in the future
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Expertise in the Diagnostic / IVD industry
Understanding of IP and healthcare law regulation preferred but not required. Focus regulatory areas include fraud and abuse (e.g., anti-kickback), FDA for medical devices, data use and privacy (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) and anti-corruption (e.g., FCPA).
Beckman Coulter, a Danaher company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to associates’ lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs enhance life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com .
Work hard and with guidance from committed leaders, powerful DBS tools, and the support of a global organization. As part of Danaher's 67,000 associates across the globe, the possibilities for growth and development are unparalleled.
We believe that creativity and innovation thrive when the most diverse set of voices are heard, and that’s why we’re taking concrete steps to ensure that we’re fostering an engaging workplace. To learn more, read about our associates on our Careers Blog or contact one of our recruiters.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available here .
We will ensure 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. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Privacy Counsel | Confidential
Florida, S&P 500 company seeks to add a Privacy Counsel to its legal and compliance team. We are a diversified technology company with annual revenues close to $6 billion and operate businesses that design and develop software (both license and software-as-a-service) and engineered products and solutions for a variety of niche end markets.
Responsibilities Include:
Maintain company’s strategic and comprehensive privacy program that defines, develops, maintains and implements policies and processes that enable consistent, effective privacy practices which minimize risk and ensure the confidentiality of personally identifiable information. Ensures privacy forms, policies, standards, and procedures are up to date.
Works with business unit management, security, and compliance department to establish governance of the privacy program.
Performs or oversees initial and periodic information privacy risk assessment/analysis, mitigation and remediation.
Works with Deputy General Counsel on all required breach determination and notification processes under applicable State breach rules and requirements.
Oversees, develops and delivers initial and ongoing privacy training to the workforce.
Collaborate with the Director of Cybersecurity to ensure alignment between security and privacy compliance programs including policies, practices, investigations, and acts as a liaison to business unit Privacy Advocates.
Takes a lead role, to ensure the organization has and maintains appropriate privacy and confidentiality consents, authorization forms and information notices and materials reflecting current organization and legal practices and requirements.
Initiates, facilitates and promotes activities to foster information privacy awareness within the organization and its business units. Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal and state privacy laws and accreditation standards.
Experience developing, implementing and assessing a global privacy program required. Additional compliance experience with FDA/Medical Regulatory, Anti-Corruption/FCPA, or Export Controls/Sanctions a plus but not required.
Experience Level: 3+ years of experience in consulting, law firm private practice or in-house (global company preferred).
Location: Headquartered in Florida, but will consider tele-commuting and remote arrangements.
Education: J.D. from ABA accredited law school with strong academic record in law school and undergraduate school. Member of the bar and in good standing in at least one state.
Privacy Lawyer | Axiom Global Ltd
Atlanta, Georgia, 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 Privacy lawyers to join us with:
Substantive data protection and data privacy experience and an in-depth knowledge of U.S. and EU privacy statutes – including GDPR, CCPA
Experience standardizing policies, protocols, and training programs, including the associated documents such as vendor and client contracts. This includes providing guidance across various stakeholders, such as business and product development, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations, and procurement
Experience providing legal advice regarding privacy, privacy impact assessments, data-sharing, and related issues
Vendor relationship management/contract negotiation is a plus
Excellent academic and law firm credentials, with experience in a dynamic in-house environment preferred
Active membership in the Georgia bar
The responsibilities for this role will include:
Providing legal advice regarding privacy compliance requirements and opportunities for improvement of privacy policies
Working with and advising business and compliance clients directly, as well as providing guidance and practical solutions
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 .