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VICE CHANCELLOR FOR LEGAL AFFAIRS   The University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its next Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs (VCLA). The Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs is the chief legal officer of the University, and as a member of Chancellor Rebecca Blank's executive leadership team the VCLA serves as senior counselor to the Chancellor and other university leaders across a wide range of university issues. The new VCLA should be able to manage and inspire legal and compliance teams at UW-Madison, as well as engage collaboratively with the broader public University of Wisconsin System and other important University partners. The VCLA should eagerly embrace new issues, diversity of views, and opportunities that will arise within this premier public university. The position is available beginning August 1, 2021.   Founded in 1848 when Wisconsin achieved statehood, UW-Madison (https://www.wisc.edu) is the flagship...

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 5th largest financial group in the world (as ranked by S&P Global, April 2020). In the Americas, we’re 13,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, developing positive relationships built on integrity and respect. It’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. We’re a team that accepts responsibility for the future by asking the tough questions and owning the solutions. Join MUFG and be empowered to make your voice heard and your actions count. Job Summary: This position will be a senior role within the Regulatory Legal Group (“RLG”). RLG provides corporate legal advisory and regulatory support to executive and senior management in Head Office and regionally in...

The City of Champaign seeks experienced candidates for the position of Assistant City Attorney in the Legal Department.  In this position, you will join an in-house legal team that works closely with all City Departments in a wide variety of legal areas.  The City has a Council-Manager form of government. Responsibilities of Position Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: advising government officials regarding civil legal areas and areas of local government law including Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Open Meetings Act (OMA); managing, evaluating, and trying cases, including ordinance enforcement, small claims, worker’s compensation, and civil defense; evaluating and preparing written legal opinions; preparing and reviewing legal documents, including those related to contracts, legislation, real estate, and other areas of municipal regulation; contract development, review, and negotiation, including labor negotiation; real estate transactional work; and...

CHIEF DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL  EXECUTIVE BUREAU Attorney General Maura Healey is seeking a Chief Deputy Attorney General to join her leadership team. The Chief Deputy Attorney General (Chief Deputy) is responsible for working closely with others on the senior team to oversee and support the work of the Office’s bureaus and divisions; advising the Attorney General; and working with other Attorneys General, as well as other state and federal offices and agencies. Primary Duties: The Chief Deputy will serve as a senior advisor to Attorney General Healey on a wide range of legal and policy matters, advance office priorities, and provide ongoing support to attorneys and staff across the Office. The Chief Deputy will also serve as the Office’s liaison to other Attorneys General offices. The Chief Deputy is responsible for the coordination and oversight of the Office’s bureaus and divisions and should demonstrate a strong capacity for executive decision making and leadership....

Hobbs Brook Management LLC is an established service-oriented developer and operator of office and life science space which focuses its efforts on satisfying the individual needs of customers that lease within their campuses. As a provider of Class-A business solutions to companies large and small, Hobbs Brook builds sustainably, maintains an on-site facilities management staff, and develops or renovates projects for energy efficiency, LEED certification, and the preservation of the local environment. With portfolios throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, in Atlanta, Chicago and Singapore, Hobbs Brook envisions continued growth, including development and acquisition of suitable properties. The Vice President & Senior Counsel position provides Hobbs Brook Management LLC and affiliated entities with outstanding legal counsel and advice in a variety of areas related to its commercial and corporate real estate portfolios, including leasing, acquisitions, development and...

City of Riverside, California City Attorney Annual salary: Negotiable and commensurate with qualifications. Application deadline: Friday, April 2, 2021. The City Attorney reports to and receives policy direction from an active and engaged City Council. This position plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the City’s legal services and provides legal advice to Council, the City Manager, and all City Departments, and various boards and commissions in an effort to reduce risk to the City. The City Attorney is responsible for performing the most complex and important legal work including reviewing and making recommendations on contracts and real estate documents, drafting, and negotiating development agreements, ordinances, and resolutions, and providing other general legal services as needed. A background in public works, land use planning, California housing elements and public health, transportation, public records request, and other areas of specialized...

YOUTH ADVOCACY TRAINING DIRECTOR TRAINING DEPARTMENT CPCS is seeking applications for the Training Director of the Youth Advocacy Training Unit.  The YAD Training Unit is part of the Training Department of the Committee for Public Counsel Services which provides high quality training to all staff and private assigned counsel. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION MISSION STATEMENT CPCS is committed to protecting the fundamental constitutional and human rights of its clients by providing zealous advocacy, community-oriented defense, and excellent representation.  In fulfilling its mission, CPCS is committed to fostering diversity at all levels of the agency.  We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients, to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs.  In striving always to achieve those goals, CPCS embraces diversity and inclusion as core values and is steadfast in our commitment to:  (1) ensuring that CPCS...

Coursera is a leading online learning platform for higher education, where 76 million learners from around the world come to learn skills of the future. More than 200 of the world’s top universities and industry educators partner with Coursera to offer courses, Specializations, certificates, and degree programs. Thousands of companies trust the company’s enterprise platform  Coursera for Business  to transform their talent.  Coursera for Government  equips government employees and citizens with in-demand skills to build a competitive workforce.  Coursera for Campus  empowers any university to offer high-quality, job-relevant online education to students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Coursera is backed by leading investors that include Kleiner Perkins, New Enterprise Associates, Learn Capital, and SEEK Group. Legal and Compliance is responsible for managing all legal and regulatory matters, including contracts, corporate governance, general compliance, academic compliance,...

With world attention on both the environment and the economy,  Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)  is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. By focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches, we tackle urgent threats with practical solutions. We are one of the world’s largest environmental organizations, with more than two million members and a staff of approximately 700 scientists, economists, policy experts, and other professionals around the world. We operate in 22 geographies with unique projects running across four programs. You will be part of a vibrant workplace where innovation and results are a way of life. EDF envisions a world in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected to the environmental challenges we face and are engaged in creating durable, equitable solutions. We seek talented candidates who share our  Core Values  of Respect, Results, Innovation, Optimism, and Integrity, and...

Serve as Staff Attorney and provide legal services as assigned by Chief Legal Officer to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and credit union policies and to protect the credit union’s assets. Represent Ascend in creditor litigation and disputes including probate, repossessions, foreclosures and bankruptcy. Represent Ascend in other litigation and disputes in consultation with the Chief Legal Officer, including filing pleadings and responses, attending hearings, and post-judgment actions such as filing garnishments and levies. Work closely with Asset Recovery and outside counsel, when necessary, to ensure legal action is timely, appropriate and cost effective Conduct foreclosure sales and manage REO properties. Oversee the repair, listing and offers concerning the properties. In consultation with the Chief Legal Officer, provide legal support to supervisors and employees. Respond to subpoenas and government agency requests in compliance with state...

Feuerstein Kulick ( www.dfmklaw.com ) is currently looking for a mid-level corporate associate (MINIMUM 3 years of experience) to join our fast-growing team. Ideal skills include experience in mergers and acquisitions and/or securities law. Experience counseling clients in Cannabis or other regulated industries, a Big Law background and/or familiarity with advising venture capital or private equity investors are all plusses but are not required.  We are a boutique law firm comprised of former Wall Street attorneys that left Big Law to create a full-service, entrepreneurial law firm that focuses on the emerging Cannabis market. Recently named by Business Insider as one of the top firms in this booming industry, the Firm has worked on some of the largest deals in the Cannabis industry in 2020.  Applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Fitz Angrand (fitz@dfmklaw.com) in order to be considered for this position.

The Litigation works to implement the American Immigration Council’s mission of protecting the legal rights of noncitizens through impact litigation, amicus briefs to the federal courts and Board of Immigration Appeals, and advocacy. In addition, the Litigation Attorney drafts practice advisories, provides technical assistance to immigration attorneys, and participates in the planning and execution of litigation strategy meetings. The Litigation Attorney collaborates with other advocates and litigators to ensure that immigration law is interpreted and implemented in a manner that is fair and just.  Candidates in Washington, DC are preferred, although this position may be performed remotely. J.D. Degree and admission to any State Bar required. To perform successfully in this role, incumbent should possess skills identified below: At least 7 years of legal experience, at least 3 years of which have been in the practice of immigration law or federal court litigation....

The Immigrant Defense Project (IDP) is a vibrant and growing social justice organization whose mission is to promote fundamental fairness for immigrants who have had contact with the criminal legal system. IDP fights to end mass criminalization, detention, and deportation through a multipronged strategy including advocacy, litigation, legal advice and training, community defense, grassroots alliances, and strategic communications. In order to advance this work, IDP is seeking a new Executive Director to set the vision, direction, strategy, and governance structures for the organization, and to advance IDP’s mission through effective fundraising, organizational development strategies, and by cultivating a strong, resonant external presence.   For the past 20 years, IDP has created cutting-edge legal and advocacy strategies to support immigrants in contact with the criminal legal system, on an individual, local, and national level. IDP seeks not only to change law and...

Overview: The Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Global Commercialization and Franchise Strategy (“VP/AGC, Commercial”) is a key business partner and a member of the seven-member legal and corporate affairs management team, reporting directly to the General Counsel. The VP/AGC, Commercial will provide strategic oversight to Jazz’s franchise and market asset legal teams and regional attorneys, managing a growing global team of 10 highly skilled attorneys. Company: Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a publicly traded global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. Jazz has a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines and novel product candidates, from early to late-stage development, in key therapeutic areas.   Compensation: A competitive compensation package, consisting of a base salary, bonus and equity, will be offered for this position, consistent with the...

About Meyers Nave   Meyers Nave has a reputation in California as a go-to law firm serving as general counsel to public agencies and handling our client’s highest profile, most complicated and significant transactions and litigation. Attorneys work in multi-disciplinary teams across five offices to help our clients navigate local, state and federal laws and regulations.   Meyers Nave has served California local governments for over 30 years, growing into a state-wide firm with more than 60 attorneys with experience in the wide range of topics that impact our clients. We provide day-to-day legal advice as well as representation in complex transactions and litigation.   Currently, Meyers Nave serves as city attorney for 16 cities and as general counsel to dozens of counties and special districts. Many of these relationships have spanned decades—a fact which testifies to the quality of our work and our commitment to clients.   About the Position   Meyers Nave...

About Meyers Nave   Meyers Nave is a dynamic 65-attorney firm with 5 offices throughout California. For over 35 years, we have built a reputation as a “go to” law firm to handle high profile and high impact matters for both public entities and private sector clients. Our Trial and Litigation Practice Group includes a thriving litigation practice focused on complex crisis litigation in the areas of constitutional law, wildfire litigation defense, civil rights claims in the land use context, First Amendment claims, takings, and employment litigation.  We represent public and private clients in all phases of litigation in both federal and state court from initial pleadings through discovery, dispositive motion practice, trial, and appeal.   About the Position   Meyers Nave is looking for an energetic, committed, and diligent attorney with seven to ten years of litigation experience for the firm’s Trial & Litigation Practice Group located in our downtown Los...

About Meyers Nave’s Labor & Employment Practice Group Meyers Nave’s Labor & Employment Practice Group has a reputation in California as a go-to practice for complex employment litigation, high profile workplace investigations, and traditional labor law services. We provide advice and counseling, investigations and training, employee relations and negotiations, and litigation services to employers in almost every area of labor and employment law. We have an exceptional track record exemplified by satisfied clients and successful court and arbitration decisions. About the Position Meyers Nave is looking for a bright, energetic and ambitious Senior Associate/Of Counsel with eight to twelve years of experience for the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice Group located in our San Diego office. This is a unique opportunity for an Employment Litigation Associate to join the firm’s expanding Labor and Employment practice and assume a major role in litigation...

About the Position Meyers Nave is looking for a California-admitted litigator to join its Construction and Facilities Group (CFG). If you join us, you will represent mostly public and private owners undertaking major infrastructure improvements. Cases and assignments will include project planning, counseling and litigation of claims and disputes with contractors and design professionals. Your cases will be complicated, involve substantial amounts-in-controversy and complex deposition practice. You will contribute to strategic decisions, interact directly with clients and examine witnesses at trial. Experience with construction or contract litigation is helpful, but not essential. Our preferred candidate is someone who has a passion for practicing law, who appreciates the collegiality and support that comes with firm practice and who has the desire to invest in long-term personal and professional development. Our practice is growing and we are looking to develop the next...

About Meyers Nave   Meyers Nave is a dynamic state-wide firm with 5 offices throughout California. For over 35 years, we have built a reputation as a “go to” law firm to handle high profile and high stakes transactional and litigation matters for both government agencies and major corporations. Meyers Nave’s Land Use and Environmental Practice Group is at the forefront of the field. We serve as lead transactional and litigation counsel for many of the most innovative and highest profile institutional, civil infrastructure and economic development projects undertaken by public agencies, private enterprises and public-private partnerships throughout California. Our attorneys help clients navigate a myriad of complex and interrelated local, state and federal land use laws and regulations, ranging from CEQA, NEPA and ESA to critical issues regarding general and specific plans, conditional uses and variances, zoning and subdivision, and development agreements. For more...

Job Title: Senior Counsel (Employment) Location: Remote (USA) Reports to: Wikimedia Foundation’s Deputy General Counsel Summary Wikimedia envisions a world where the sum total of human knowledge is available to everyone .   The Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit home of Wikipedia , Wikimedia Commons , and other free educational projects , serves as the hub of a global movement of hundreds of thousands of contributors collaborating to collect and share the sum of all human knowledge with the world.   As Wikimedia pursues our global strategic direction , our Legal department is tasked with solving many legal questions, including some that no one has fully considered before. We are looking for a lawyer to join our in-house legal department as Senior Counsel to provide critical advice and counsel on a variety of matters. The position will be responsible for advising on employment matters relating to our global...