6 jobs found in district of columbia

Democracy Forward is seeking an experienced attorney to help carry out our litigation program. The ideal candidate will have experience in all aspects of litigation involving federal agencies, including investigating and researching potential claims, drafting complaints, briefs, and supporting documents, and participating in hearings and arguments. Responsibilities Legal claim evaluation : identify and evaluate potential matters for litigation, including novel applications of established legal doctrines and innovative use of little-used statutes. Litigation : serve as lead or co-counsel in proceedings in the federal district courts and the circuit courts of appeals, including advising clients on litigation strategy, risks, and objectives and carrying out all aspects of the litigation. This includes representing Democracy Forward and external clients in litigation handled entirely by Democracy Forward attorneys or co-counseling with law firms or other entities. Legal...

The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) seeks three Temporary Staff Attorneys to join our Womens Law Team. The Temporary Staff Attorneys are primarily responsible for: 1) Providing legal information on the WomensLaw Email Hotline, either in English or Spanish; and 2) Creating, editing, or updating content on the WomensLaw.org website, either in English or Spanish. For each position, we will consider applicants who want to work between 20 to 40 hours per week.  These roles are needed through September, 30, 2021, but depending on grant funding, there is a possibility that one of the positions will become a permanent staff position.  The Temporary Staff Attorneys will be supervised by the WomensLaw Legal Director. In addition, the WomensLaw Senitor Staff Attorneys will perform some supervision of tasks and assist with training. Position 1: Hiring an English-speaking Temporary Staff Attorney Position 2: Hiring a fluent, bilingual Spanish-speaking Temporary Staff...

Overview Consumer Reports is working to make the marketplace more fair and just by advancing effective, high-impact financial protections, holding industry accountable and designing innovative policy and marketplace solutions that put consumers first. We envision a marketplace in which people can protect what they earn and make informed decisions about what to do with their money without facing unfair, discriminatory, or predatory practices. The scale and breadth of the economic crisis brought on by COVID-19 has exposed an even broader swath of consumers to financial hardship and has demonstrated the depth of structural problems and the urgent need for consumer protections. In this position, you will partner with consumers, policymakers and many other stakeholders, and work with the Manager, Financial Policy to design and execute CR's financial policy strategy in order to drive change at both the federal and state level. Please include a cover letter with your...

JOB SUMMARY   This position is responsible for overseeing the Textron Global Trade Compliance program to foster compliance with all applicable export control, sanctions, customs, and anti-boycott laws and regulations.   RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as core global trade compliance resource on strategic transactions with business partners in countries around the world.  Lead Enterprise-wide Export and Import Working Groups.  Advise senior management on global trade compliance issues.  Serve as the enterprise point of contact for Business Unit global trade compliance personnel on interpretation of applicable regulations and license requirements including under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Export Administration Regulations, regulations of the Office of Foreign Assets Control, and the U.S. anti-boycott regulations.  Develop and maintain effective partnering relationships with Business Unit export compliance personnel. Develop and maintain effective...

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...

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...