Hot New Job Opportunities
Deputy General Counsel-Arizona Based Company
Our client, a fast-growing technology company, is seeking to hire a Deputy General Counsel to serve as a senior lawyer supporting corporate shared services and legal department operations. This role will be responsible for legal support to corporate functions, risk mitigation and dispute resolution, intellectual property, and department operations. Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) experience is a plus.
Responsibilities for this role include the following:
- Preparing, reviewing and negotiating corporate commercial contracts.
- Leading litigation matter management, managing outside counsel, and strategic leadership regarding dispute resolution.
- Oversight and support for internal investigations.
- Providing support to IP, licensing, corporate governance, compliance, government relations, and supporting M&A transactions.
- Manage a growing team of legal professionals (lawyers and non-lawyers).
Applicants must have the following qualifications in order to be considered:
- Nine to fifteen years of legal experience with a major law firm and large corporation.
- Significant experience related to commercial contracts and litigation and dispute resolution.
- Proven track record of managing other attorneys.
- A strong academic record
Associate General Counsel-Annuities & Pension Risk Transfer
Our client, a rapidly growing, large, multi-product national insurance company (AM Best A rated) is looking to hire an attorney with 5-10 years of experience to focus on Group Annuity Contracts (GAC) and Pension Risk Transfer (PRT) matters and report directly to the General Counsel. The position can be fully remote for the right candidate.
To be considered for the position, applicants must have:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) and admission to the bar of any state in the U.S.
- Five to ten years of experience· Knowledge and experience with U.S. state insurance laws including PRT-specific regulations
Ideal Experience:
- Transactional experience in a deal team setting with group annuity issuances
- 4+ years of experience in the PRT sector
- In-house experience
Trademark Counsel-Consumer Brands
Our client is a dynamic New York City based consumer brands company that is seeking a mid-level IP lawyer to join their growing legal team, focusing on drafting and negotiating various commercial contracts and trademark licensing. This person will interact with senior management on a regular basis and will work independently with limited supervision. Local candidates only as the client will not relocate. Please note they require employees in the office on a full-time basis.
Responsibilities for this role will include the following:
- Draft & negotiate various types of commercial agreements including marketing, talent, vendor and e-commerce contracts
- Trademark licensing
- Mergers & Acquisitions
Successful candidates must have the following qualifications in order to be considered:
- Three to six years of strong trademark licensing experience, ideally representing brand/fashion licensing and royalties with a major law firm
- A strong business acumen
Regulatory Counsel-Funds
Our client, a global asset manager with over $700 Billion in AUM, is looking for a Regulatory Funds Attorney to lead its global infrastructure funds regulatory compliance program in New York City. Experience with infrastructure funds is a plus, but is not required.
In addition to strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and written and verbal communication skills, you MUST have the following to be considered:
- Admitted to practice law in the US and 5-15 years of relevant legal experience;
- Strong knowledge of asset management, investment advisor and private funds laws, rules and regulations, in particular the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, related securities laws and applicable fiduciary requirements.
Ideally law firm and in-house experience advising global asset management firms focused on managing private funds and related investment vehicles (fund formation and/or private equity investing). Top law firm candidates without in-house experience will also be considered.
SVP Financial Services Regulatory Counsel
We represent an alternative investments technology platform looking to hire an attorney with at least 5 years of big law experience, specializing in advising investment advisors and/or broker dealers on regulatory matters This is a high profile position with tremendous upside potential.
General Counsel-Non Profit
We are searching for a General Counsel for a nonprofit housing and support services organization that includes real estate development and management of quality affordable housing. The General Counsel will report to the President and CEO and will be the sole attorney at the company.
Responsibilities include providing legal advice and counsel to the Executive Team and Board of Directors and strategically partnering with outside counsel. In addition, the hired attorney will draft, review, negotiate, and execute contracts, leases, purchase and sale agreements, and other legal documents; manage legal and regulatory compliance requirements; oversee insurance and risk management functions; and respond to day-to-day general corporate legal issues. Commercial contracts experience is mandatory; real estate leasing is highly desirable; real estate experience and affordable housing a+.
This job is a fantastic opportunity to work in the non-profit sector and feel good about assisting vulnerable communities. It is an opportunity to move in-house, develop the legal function, and run your own show. An opportunity for true work / life balance.
Product Development Specialist
We represent a global asset manager looking to hire a senior products development manager in New York City with 8+ years of experience. Legal/attorney background is preferred but not required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overseeing and project managing the design, development, structuring and launching of new Alternatives products in the US, including the internal approval processes.
- Stay abreast as relevant as it relates to competitive launches, market trends, structural innovation and evolving regulatory changes.
- Supporting the Alternatives Product Development team globally in the structuring and launch of new products
- Acting as a key point of contact for the Alternatives organization for products launched and distributed in the US.
- Managing and supporting multiple projects impacting the Alternatives business globally, with a primary focus on the US
Skills & Experience:
- 8-10 years’ experience in an investment-related or product development role. Legal and/or tax background would be helpful
- Comprehensive understanding of alternative asset classes (Real Estate, Infrastructure, Private Credit) and structures (REITS, Tender Offer/Interval Funds, AIFs)
Law Firm Opportunities
-Litigation Associate 2-5 years – Miami or Austin
Dynamic white collar litigation boutique seeks litigation associates for their Miami and Austin offices. The work is about 60% white collar and 40% commercial with a substantial amount of sanctions (OFAC, FAR). The firm offers hands-on experience, close client contact and trial work.
-Established, successful, mid-size boutique litigation firm with national presence seeks a trained 5-7 year+ litigation associate with some experience in the products liability or toxic tort area. Our firm will provide excellent hands-on trial litigation experience, and good advancement opportunities and reasonable lifestyle. NYC – hybrid work schedule.
-Dynamic growing boutique litigation firm with national presence and a successful 30 year history, seeks a well credentialed, large law firm trained associate with 2+ years of experience. The litigation practice ranges from commercial b/k, investigations, securities, investigations, employment, products liability and mass torts. The firm does not staff cases with layers of associates, so hands-on experience with depositions, drafting and court appearances will come much sooner. The firm has a collegial environment.
-Antitrust Litigation Associate 2-3 years-NY
Stellar global antitrust practice seeks top-tier antitrust litigation associate for their NY office. Would also look at antitrust litigation associates with white collar experience.
-Antitrust Associate or Counsel-DC
Looking for an HSR expert with abundant experience. Global powerhouse antitrust practice seeks someone who wants to join one of the most robust antitrust merger practices in DC. Complex and exciting merger deals.
-Antitrust Partner- San Francisco
Prestigious boutique firm seeks a well-established yet entrepreneurial partner to join a growing office. Tons of opportunity to shape and develop a West-coast-based antitrust practice for a highly selective firm.
-Antitrust Associate-San Francisco
Highly-ranked boutique firm, new to the San Francisco market, seeks BigLaw associates that want to practice at the highest level in fast-paced and exciting firm that is an alternative to BigLaw.
-Tax Partner-Houston
Well-established global firm seeks transaction tax partner for their Houston practice. Collegial opportunity to network with their resident Houston tax litigation partner. Our client has a historical top-tier reputation in tax.
-Antitrust Cartel Partner-NY/DC/San Francisco
Global firm is interested in building up their criminal antitrust practice. Wonderful opportunity to build out a cartel practice with the support of a well-established antitrust practice.
-Antitrust Partners-DC/NY/San Francisco
We have several law firm clients interested in antitrust partner with litigation, merger and cartel experience. Amazing partner opportunity!
-International Arbitration Partner-NY/DC
Very prestigious law firm seeks to attract a partner or small group to help establish their US-resident practice. Their global reputation in international arbitration is among the best. This is an unusual opportunity. LatAm and/or energy experience a plus but will look at other base practices too.