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Duties :   The New York State Gaming Commission seeks a highly skilled and intrinsically motivated Assistant Counsel with exceptional skills to provide legal advice to actively support the Commission’s mission. The Commission is the State’s regulatory body, with varied responsibilities over all forms of gaming conducted within the State, including operation of the $10 billion-per-year New York Lottery and regulation of commercial casinos, Indian casinos, video lottery gaming, interactive fantasy sports, charitable gaming, horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in New York State. Reporting to the Deputy Counsel, the Assistant Counsel will perform the following duties and tasks:   ·         Advise Commission staff on general legal issues and other matters related to commercial gaming, lottery, horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering, charitable gaming, video lottery gaming, and Indian gaming regulation; ·         Perform research and keep current on best...

Agency : U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Position : Trial Attorney Location : New York, NY Salary : $157,493 - $261,400 per year Open & Close Dates : 03/28/2023 to 04/10/2023 Job Link: https://sec.usajobs.gov/job/715656700 Summary : If selected, you will join a well-respected team of Trial Attorneys within the Division of Enforcement responsible for investigating possible violations of securities laws, recommending and litigating Commission action when appropriate, either in a federal court or before an administrative law judge, and negotiating settlements. Conditions of Employment: This position is open to U.S. Citizens. You must possess a J.D. or LL.B Degree. You must be an active member of the bar in good standing. Typical duties include: Developing, litigating and conducting trials of court cases and administrative proceedings that present unique legal, evidentiary and policy challenges and present the opportunity to...

We are accepting applications for an Associate Attorney to join the Community Partnerships Program in Los Angeles. The associate attorney will add cross-organization capacity but will focus on matters handled by their home office. The ideal candidate will join our team by late June/early July 2023. Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, individuals, and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer. Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people...

NPCA POSITION DESCRIPTION     Date: March 2023                    Position Title: Associate General Counsel, Clean Air and Climate   Grade: O                                Job Status: Full Time        FLSA: Exempt   Department:   Legal                Location: Washington, D.C. preferred (option for partial/full-time remote)   Immediate Supervisor:   Deputy General Counsel   Manager’s Supervisor:   General Counsel   Incumbent / New Position: New Position   Salary: $110,000- $120,000, commensurate with skills and experience.   Primary Purpose of the Position: The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is seeking an experienced attorney for an Associate General Counsel, Clean Air and Climate, position based in NPCA’s Washington, D.C. headquarters. The Associate General Counsel will assist NPCA’s General Counsel and Deputy...

Agency : U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Position : Trial Attorney Location : San Francisco, CA Salary : $166,449 - $261,400 per year Open & Close Dates : 03/23/2023 to 04/06/2023 Job Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/714166700 Summary : If selected, you will join a well-respected team responsible for investigating possible violations of securities laws, recommending and litigating Commission action when appropriate, either in a federal court or before an administrative law judge, and negotiating settlements. Conditions of Employment: This position is open to US Citizens. You must possess a J.D. or LL.B Degree. You must be an active member of the bar in good standing. Typical duties include: Developing, litigating and conducting trials of court cases and administrative proceedings that present unique legal, evidentiary and policy challenges and present the opportunity to establish legal precedent, and monitoring decisions that...

Earthjustice is accepting applications for an associate attorney position to join our growing team of lawyers working on our Right to Zero priorities. The Right to Zero program is working to transform the way we use energy and transport goods, services and ourselves across the country. From our power grid to ports, buses to garbage trucks, the Right to Zero team works to ditch fossil fuels and lead the shift to zero-emissions. While the attorney will primarily focus on California-specific Right to Zero litigation and advocacy, the attorney may work on issues that are either federal or outside California. Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Chicago, Houston, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Miami,...

Description Role Summary The Privacy Counsel will support development and execution of innovative data-driven business initiatives while ensuring compliance with global data privacy, cyber and data protection law, and will participate and contribute as a privacy team member on projects to generally drive the continued improvement and implementation of Pfizer’s global privacy program. Role Responsibilities Support of brand and digital teams and with pragmatic legal advice including on privacy controls. This may include advising on websites, mobile applications, artificial intelligence, data analytics, wearables and software as a medical device.  Advice on legal issues related to digital advertising and cross-device tracking tools, text messaging, email marketing and other digital marketing programs and technologies.  Monitor developments in global data privacy and cyber laws (and related legislation and industry practices). Support operationalization...

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington seeks a Career Law Clerk and two Term Law Clerks from all backgrounds for incoming United States District Judge Jamal N. Whitehead in Seattle, Washington.  The start date for the positions is pending Judge Whitehead’s appointment but is anticipated to be late April 2023.  These positions are full-time (80 hours per two-week period). Law Clerks work closely with the Judge on civil and criminal litigation filed in District Court.  Law clerks conduct research and prepare drafts of opinions and orders and have the opportunity to work on various long-term projects, be involved in courtroom proceedings, and assist in the development of a judicial extern program.  The Career Law Clerk will also be responsible for administrative duties in chambers, will assist in running chambers, and will assist in oversight for externs. Qualifications Candidates must be graduates of an accredited law school. Candidates for the...

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is accepting applications for the position of Federal Public Defender for the District of Puerto Rico. The term of appointment is four years. The current annual salary is $183,500. The Federal Public Defender provides federal criminal defense to individuals unable to afford counsel. The defender supervises a staff of more than 50 people, including trial lawyers, an appellate unit, investigators, and support personnel. The defender is also responsible for providing training to the panel of lawyers who take indigent federal appointments. The office is headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico. To be qualified for appointment, an applicant must: (1) be a member in good standing in the bar of the state in which the applicant is admitted to practice; (2) have a minimum of five years of criminal practice experience, preferably with significant federal trial experience, which demonstrates an ability to provide zealous...

Summary This position is in Region 5, Office of Regional Counsel. About Region 5:  Region 5 Website This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. Partial work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized. Duties At the entry level of this position, you will: Provide legal advice, perform legal research, prepare legal documentation, and provide policy recommendations Participate in litigation activities Draft Agency determinations, proposed regulations, and Federal Register notices Perform negotiation and informal dispute resolution When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.  NOTE:  Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to...

  The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), a U.S. Government agency providing financing to support export of U.S. goods and services, seeks to fill the position of Assistant General Counsel, Administrative Law, in its Office of General Counsel. The AGC (supervisory position) oversees legal aspects of administrative, personnel, fiscal, procurement, and other laws, and assists in formulation and implementation of legal, policy and personnel practices for OGC.  Must be a graduate of a law school accredited in the US and have at least 10 years of experience practicing law.  Open to US Citizens only.  For details, and to apply, please refer to the site below.  Applications due not later than March 14, 2023.   https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/706724900   EXIM is an equal opportunity employer.

The Policing Project at New York University School of Law seeks an experienced professional to join our team as our Litigation Director. The Litigation Director will lead a team focused on developing and actively pursuing novel civil litigation theories to bring greater democratic accountability to policing. The ideal candidate will have experience litigating police reform cases; managing a team; and building a litigation strategy that leverages outside partnerships, communications techniques, and other non-litigation tools to achieve positive outcomes. This position can be based out of the Policing Project’s New York City offices or can be full-time remote, with occasional travel to New York.  Background on the Policing Project The Policing Project partners with communities and police to promote public safety through transparency, equity, and democratic engagement. We work across a broad range of issues—from use of force and racial profiling, to facial recognition and...

Position Scope and Key Responsibilities: We are seeking a strategic, experienced transactional attorney with a passion for and expertise in structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex licensing and strategic transactions to actively provide legal support to the global Pharma Partnering group and other groups within Genentech. This position reports directly to a Director in the Legal Pharma Partnering Group in the Genentech Legal Department and will be located in our South San Francisco campus. To be successful in this role, you must have the ability to anticipate and assess legal and business risks associated with complex transactions and also possess a strong aptitude for learning new  science and technologies. You should be able to clearly and concisely communicate well-reasoned recommendations to senior executives and business stakeholders. In addition, you should be comfortable with calibrating and advising on acceptable levels of risk commensurate with broader...