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Warner Music Group

<div><div>Job Description:</div><div>
At Warner Music Group, we&rsquo;re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:</div><div></div><ul><li><br>
 Curiosity: We do our best work when we&rsquo;re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future.</li><li> Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.</li><li> Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we&rsquo;re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.</div><div>
Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds &ndash; an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.</div><div>
Job Title: Associate Counsel, Digital Legal Affairs</div><div></div><div>
A little bit about our team:</div><div></div><div>
The Digital Legal Affairs team is a part of WMG&rsquo;s corporate legal department. The team is charged with negotiating and drafting WMG&rsquo;s key global, multi-territory, and US digital deals in tandem with WMG&rsquo;s Digital Strategy and Business Development team. The Digital Legal Affairs team also contributes to digital licensing policy and strategy and coordinates digital deal implementation. This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Head of Digital Legal Affairs, and ultimately to the General Counsel. In addition to working with the rest of the Digital Legal Affairs team and the Digital Strategy and Business Development team on a day-to-day basis, the role involves regular communication with WMG&rsquo;s labels, Warner Chappell Music, others in the corporate legal department and internal business units and constituencies (e.g., Digital Marketing, Finance, Reporting, Operations, Royalty Accounting, Litigation, Tax, etc.) on important topics raised by digital deals and developments.</div><div></div><div>
Your role:</div><div></div><div>
As Associate Counsel in Digital Legal Affairs, you will draft and negotiate complex and often first-of-kind digital music licensing deals (e.g., subscription streaming, ad-supported streaming, webcasting, social media platforms, services at the intersection of music and AI, gaming, fitness, VR &amp; AR, and other emerging technologies), support various aspects of the deal-making process, advise and execute on digital strategy, and brief WMG&rsquo;s senior management on digital deals and developments. You will be required to function, at a fast pace, in collaboration with a highly sophisticated in-house team of experts in their fields.</div><div></div><div>
Here you&rsquo;ll get to:</div><div></div><ul><li><div>
Negotiate deals for the digital exploitation of audio and video music content, including with digital service providers, social media platforms, app developers, digital content aggregators, emerging tech companies, and AI platforms</div></li><li><div>
Draft agreements and ancillary documentation (e.g., summaries, presentation decks) as part of such deals and provide advice to WMG business units to ensure compliance with contractual obligations</div></li><li><div>
Report on developments relating to specific deals and intellectual property law and policy to WMG&rsquo;s senior management, including the General Counsel and other C-suite executives, as well as to various WMG business units, including the Legal &amp; Business Affairs departments of WMG&rsquo;s labels and Warner Chappell Music</div></li><li><div>
Contribute to internal discussions on new digital strategy and policies relating to developments in business and the law, including those related to AI, as well as lead in authoring and enforcing the resulting policies</div></li><li><div>
Manage and respond to inquiries from WMG business units and international affiliates on matters related to WMG digital deals, digital policies, and a host of related issues/matters</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
About you:</div><div></div><ul><li><div>
Four to eight years of relevant transactional legal experience</div></li><li><div>
At least two years of direct work experience negotiating digital distribution transactions in-house at a music company (in a recorded music or music publishing division), media company or technology company licensing music or other content, or at a law firm</div></li><li><div>
J.D. and active license to practice law in New York State</div></li><li><div>
Understanding of and experience with content licensing, digital media and intellectual property law and the legal implications of AI</div></li><li><div>
Strong negotiation skills and experience (in particular, the ability to lead and manage negotiations with a multiplicity of parts), as well as strong analytical and organizational skills</div></li><li><div>
Refined and well-practiced drafting skills (in particular, the ability to develop and draft legal provisions that address creative solutions in areas with evolving legal guidance)</div></li><li><div>
Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen</div></li><li><div>
Attention to detail and the ability to manage a high-volume workload efficiently and smoothly</div></li><li><div>
Strong familiarity with new technology developments, including AI, and related legal issues</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
We&rsquo;d love it if you also had:</div><div></div><ul><li><div>
A passion for the intersection of music, business, law, and technology</div></li><li><div>
Familiarity with the recorded music and music publishing industries, as well as related legal issues and recent developments</div></li><li><div>
Particular experience and background in commercial negotiations and counseling with respect to AI and copyright</div></li></ul><div><br>
About us:</div><div></div><div>
As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world&rsquo;s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.</div><div></div><div>
Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.</div><div></div><div>
Love this job and want to apply?</div><div></div><div>
Click the &ldquo;Apply&rdquo; link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.</div><div></div><div>
Don&rsquo;t be discouraged if you don&rsquo;t hear from us right away. We&rsquo;re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.</div><div></div><div>
Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.</div><div></div><div>
#LI-Onsite</div><div></div><div>
This position requires a minimum of four days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration and believe it's essential for talent development and fostering strong working relationships.</div><div></div><div>
Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div><div></div>
Salary Range<div></div>
$160,000 to $200,000 Annually<div></div>
Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.<div></div><div>
Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div><div></div><div>
Links to relevant documents:</div><div><div>
2025 Benefits At A Glance final.pdf</div></div><div><div>
EVerify Participation Poster.pdf</div></div><div><div>
Right To Work .pdf</div></div></div><div></div>

Associate Counsel, Digital Legal Affairs

Uphold

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  About Uphold
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 Uphold is a financial technology company that believes on-chain services are the future of finance. It provides modern infrastructure for on-chain payments, banking, and investments. Offering Consumer Services, Business Services, and Institutional Trading, Uphold makes pioneering financial services easy and trusted for millions of customers in more than 140 countries.
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 Uphold strips away the complexity and lack of transparency to open up Web3 finance for everyone.
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 To learn more about Uphold, please visit https://uphold.com.
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 The opportunity
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 The Senior Counsel will be responsible for general corporate matters, negotiating commercial agreements, and a key contributor to the design and implementation of risk management strategies and regulatory compliance alongside Uphold&rsquo;s General Counsel, Associate General Counsel and the Compliance and Regulatory Affairs teams. The ideal candidate is a self-driven lawyer capable of taking full ownership of a wide variety of legal and risk management matters at the Company relevant to a highly regulated and fast-growing company. As a result, the Senior Counsel will play an important role in the success and continued growth of Uphold. This position is full-time and exempt, and based in New York. The Senior Counsel will report to the General Counsel.
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   Negotiate, draft, and execute commercial agreements with technology partners and vendors.
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   Offer counsel on wide-ranging legal issues and advise executives within the company.
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   Work alongside other departments across the company, including HR, Security, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Product, and Engineering.
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   Advise on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with commercial transactions.
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   Researching and anticipating legal issues that could impact the company, including developments in the regulation of digital assets.
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   Operationalize legal workflow and contract management across the company.
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   Law degree from a recognized university.
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   Admitted to NY bar or able to be admitted on motion/reciprocity.
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   8 - 10+ years of corporate experience in large law firm and/or in-house.
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   Experience in cryptocurrency/fintech strongly preferred.
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   Experience working with regulators or for a regulated business is a plus.
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   Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
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   Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues.
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   Ability to work independently with little or no supervision but be a team player with a great attitude.
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 What we have to offer you
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   An amazing work environment in a company that continues to grow, driven by extraordinary and passionate people that keep up innovating and challenging more each day.
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   An international team, in a cutting edge field, working on the most fascinating projects.
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   Growth and career opportunities, and the chance to be proactive and creative.
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   A flexible and enthusiastic work environment that offers you snacks, a lot of coffee and other great benefits.
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   Open and transparent culture - we get together on a weekly basis to share updates, strategic plans, and engage with each other informally over food and drinks.
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   Interesting events that keep you connected with the team and celebrate our success.
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 Be part of a great company that is revolutionizing financial services. Apply now!
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 If this job isn&rsquo;t exactly what you are looking for, visit our careers page to check out all our exciting opportunities.
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 Salary: $200,000+ bonus, benefits, unlimited PTO
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 We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, and any other protected classes. Difference makes us stronger and better - together.
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Senior Legal Counsel

New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><li><b>HOUSING PRESERVATION &amp; DVLPMNT
</b></li></ul></div></div><div><div><b>Posted On: </b><b>10/23/2025
</b></div></div><div><div><ul><li><b>Full-Time
</b></li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>Location
</b></div><div><b>NYC-ALL BOROS</b></div>
</div></div><div><div><ul><li><b>No Exam Required
</b></li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Department</b></div>
<div><b>Contracts &amp; Real Estate Divisi</b></div>
</div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><b>Salary Range:</b></div><b>
</b><div><b>$140,000.00 &ndash; $150,000.00</b></div><b>
</b></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h2></div>
<div><div><div>About the Agency:<br>
<br>
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city&rsquo;s neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love.<br>
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<ul><li>We maintain building and resident safety and health</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>We create opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>We engage New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity.</li></ul><br>
HPD is entrusted with fulfilling these objectives through the goals and strategies of &ldquo;Housing Our Neighbors: A Blueprint for Housing and Homelessness,&rdquo; Mayor Adams&rsquo; comprehensive housing framework. To support this important work, the administration has committed $5 billion in new capital funding, bringing the 10-year planned investment in housing to $22 billion the largest in the city&rsquo;s history. This investment, coupled with a commitment to reduce administrative and regulatory barriers, is a multi-pronged strategy to tackle New York City&rsquo;s complex housing crisis, by addressing homelessness and housing instability, promoting economic stability and mobility, increasing homeownership opportunities, improving health and safety, and increasing opportunities for equitable growth<br>
<br>
Your Team:<br>
<br>
Within HPD&rsquo;s Office of Legal Affairs (OLA&rsquo;s), the Contracts and Real Estate Division (CRED) handles, among other things, all of HPD&rsquo;s legal work related to real estate development, land-use planning, and asset management. The division&rsquo;s primary responsibility is to provide legal services to the Agency&rsquo;s affordable housing development programs, including by advising on real estate financings, sales and leases of City-owned property, and affordable housing regulatory agreements, and by closing the Agency&rsquo;s real estate transactions. The division is also responsible for advising on planning, pre-development, and asset management matters and affordable housing development policy and program design and implementation.<br>
<br>
Your Impact:<br>
<br>
As an Associate General Counsel, you will be a senior legal advisor to the Agency in support of the City&rsquo;s ambitious affordable housing plan. You will also lead, support, and train a team of talented lawyers and support staff.<br>
<br>
Your Role:<br>
<br>
Your role will be to supervise a team of approximately 4-6 professionals who advise the Agency&rsquo;s development programs on transactional real estate matters, in addition to associated offices on related matters. You will also provide legal advice and strategic guidance to senior Agency staff regarding real estate transactions and related issues. You will report to the Deputy General Counsel for Real Estate Transactions.<br>
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Your Responsibilities:<br>
<br>
<ul><li>Supervise and mentor lawyers and support staff who advise on construction and permanent real estate financings, sales and leases of City-owned property, and affordable housing regulatory agreements, and who close the Agency&rsquo;s real estate transactions.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Prepare and review, and supervise the preparation and review of, complex legal documents related to real estate transactions and governmental approvals.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Negotiate, and supervise the negotiation of, difficult and complex legal issues, transactions, and documents pertaining to the implementation of affordable housing capital programs.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Analyze federal, state, and local laws and regulations.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Provide legal advice and strategic guidance to senior Agency staff.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Work collaboratively with Agency colleagues and partners</li></ul><br>
EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL - 95005</div><p><b><br>
Minimum Qualifications</b></p><p><br>
Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
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<br>
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.</p><p><b><br>
Public Service Loan Forgiveness</b></p><br>
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education&rsquo;s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.<br>
<p><b>
Residency Requirement</b></p><br>
New York City Residency is not required for this position<br>
<p><b>
Additional Information</b></p><div></div><p><br>
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.</p></div>
</div><div><div><p><b>
</b></p><p><b>Shortlist</b></p>
</div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Job ID
</b></div><div><b>752691</b></div>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Title code</b></div>
<div><b>95005</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Civil service title</b></div>
<div><b>EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Title classification</b></div>
<div><b>Non-Competitive-5</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Business title</b></div>
<div><b>Associate General Counsel</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Posted until</b></div>
<div><b>11/21/2025</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><ul><li><div><b>Experience Level: </b></div><b>Manager
</b></li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job level</b></div>
<div><b>M1</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Number of positions</b></div>
<div><b>1</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Work location</b></div>
<div><b>100 Gold Street</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><ul><li><div><b>Category: </b></div><b>Legal Affairs
</b></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><b>Associate General Counsel</b></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Associate General Counsel

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><li><b>HOUSING PRESERVATION &amp; DVLPMNT
</b></li></ul></div></div><div><div><b>Posted On: </b><b>10/24/2025
</b></div></div><div><div><ul><li><b>Full-Time
</b></li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>Location
</b></div><div><b>NYC-ALL BOROS</b></div>
</div></div><div><div><ul><li><b>No Exam Required
</b></li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Department</b></div>
<div><b>Contracts &amp; Real Estate Divisi</b></div>
</div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><b>Salary Range:</b></div><b>
</b><div><b>$120,000.00 &ndash; $130,000.00</b></div><b>
</b></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h2></div>
<div><div><div>About the Agency:<br>
<br>
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation&rsquo;s largest municipal housing preservation and development agency. Its mission is to promote quality housing and diverse, thriving neighborhoods for New Yorkers through loan and development programs for new affordable housing, preservation of the affordability of the existing housing stock, enforcement of housing quality standards, and educational programs for tenants and building owners.<br>
<br>
Your Team:<br>
<br>
Within HPD&rsquo;s Office of Legal Affairs (OLA&rsquo;s), the Contracts and Real Estate Division (CRED) handles, among other things, all of HPD&rsquo;s legal work related to real estate development, land-use planning, and asset management. The division&rsquo;s primary responsibility is to provide legal services to the Agency&rsquo;s affordable housing development programs, including by advising on real estate financings, sales and leases of City-owned property, and affordable housing regulatory agreements, and by closing the Agency&rsquo;s real estate transactions. The division is also responsible for advising on planning, pre-development, and asset management matters and affordable housing development policy and program design and implementation<br>
<br>
Your Impact:<br>
<br>
You will be part of a team of talented attorneys and support staff who provide critical legal services to the agency as it executes the City&rsquo;s ambitious affordable housing plan.<br>
<br>
Your Role:<br>
<br>
Your role will be to provide legal services to the agency&rsquo;s affordable housing development programs and associated offices on related matters.<br>
<br>
Your Responsibilities:<br>
<br>
<ul><li>Support the agency&rsquo;s development programs by providing legal services to the agency&rsquo;s affordable housing development programs.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Perform closings of construction and permanent financings, dispositions of City-owned property, and affordable housing regulatory agreements.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Prepare and review complex legal documents related to real estate transactions and governmental approvals.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Analyze federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Handle other complex legal issues pertaining to the implementation of affordable housing programs.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Negotiate difficult and complex issues, transactions, and documents.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Work collaboratively with agency colleagues and partners.</li></ul><br>
Preferred skills<br>
<br>
<ul><li>Experience in a transactional real estate practice.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Familiarity with State and City laws and rules relating to affordable housing creation and preservation, including, for example, statutory loan authorities under the Private Housing Finance Law and General Municipal Law, rent stabilization and the Rent Stabilization Code, and New York City zoning and land use laws and regulations</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Familiarity with federal, state, and local affordable housing subsidy programs and policy</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Excellent writing, legal research, and analytical skills</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Experience managing and supervising attorneys and other professionals</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Ability to draft legislation and rules</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Ability to review and analyze proposed legislation and rules</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Ability to liaise with litigation counsel to protect Agency programs and processes</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li></ul><br>
EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL - 95005</div><p><b><br>
Minimum Qualifications</b></p><p><br>
Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
<br>
<br>
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.</p><p><b><br>
Public Service Loan Forgiveness</b></p><br>
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education&rsquo;s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.<br>
<p><b>
Residency Requirement</b></p><br>
New York City Residency is not required for this position<br>
<p><b>
Additional Information</b></p><div></div><p><br>
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.</p></div>
</div><div><div><p><b>
</b></p><p><b>Shortlist</b></p>
</div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Job ID
</b></div><div><b>752810</b></div>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Title code</b></div>
<div><b>95005</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Civil service title</b></div>
<div><b>EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Title classification</b></div>
<div><b>Non-Competitive-5</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Business title</b></div>
<div><b>Executive Agency Counsel</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Posted until</b></div>
<div><b>12/22/2025</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><ul><li><div><b>Experience Level: </b></div><b>Manager
</b></li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job level</b></div>
<div><b>M1</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Number of positions</b></div>
<div><b>1</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Work location</b></div>
<div><b>100 Gold Street</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><ul><li><div><b>Category: </b></div><b>Legal Affairs
</b></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><b>Executive Agency Counsel</b></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Executive Agency Counsel

Battery Park City Authority

<div>The Battery Park City Authority is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to care for Battery Park City working closely with New York City and New York State. The Associate General Counsel will join a collaborative seven-member legal department and report directly to the General Counsel. This role offers the opportunity to represent a New York State public authority engaged in a major environmental resiliency project among other infrastructure projects throughout Battery Park City. The Associate General Counsel will work closely with other department attorneys, staff, and outside counsel on a wide range of matters, including but not limited to construction matters, ethics, Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests, real estate and procurement.<p></p><p><b><br>
Essential Duties:</b></p><ul><li>
Negotiate, draft, review and revise a wide variety of agreements, including residential and commercial ground leases and amendments, construction agreements, design agreements, license agreements, consulting agreements with architects, engineers, construction managers, and agreements relating to other transactional matters</li><li>
Work with various departments of the Authority to assist in developing lawful and sound policies and procedures, and assist in developing and implementing compliance mechanisms, as appropriate</li><li>
Research legal issues and provide written and verbal recommendations or memoranda</li><li>
Assist in the preparation of board materials and provide advice on corporate governance matters</li><li>
Review compliance of tenants and contractors with lease and contractual requirements; develop, recommend, and implement enforcement options</li><li>
Advise on the procurement process, including establishment and monitoring of and compliance with the best practices; liaise with the Director of Diversity/Deputy Chief Contracting Officer/EEO Officer in order to maximize the usage of MWBEs</li><li>
In consultation with the General Counsel, supervise outside counsel on a variety of litigation matters, including but not limited to commercial, construction and employment matters</li><li>
Perform additional duties as directed</li></ul><p><b>
Education and Experience:</b></p><ul><li>
Juris Doctor from ABA accredited law school</li><li>
Member in good standing with the New York State Ba</li><li>
A minimum of six (6) or more years of law firm, government or applicable in-house experience required</li><li>
Substantive experience in one or more of the following practice areas is preferred: significant real estate transactional matters, contracting and procurement, construction or litigation</li></ul><p><b>
Skills:</b></p><ul><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to interact with high level executives and stakeholders</li><li>
Ability to work on multiple projects independently and simultaneously</li><li>
Ability to interpret statutes, case law, policies and other legal documents, and effectively communicate the content of those documents to applicable constituents</li><li>
Ability to prioritize a heavy and varied workload, be responsive and timely, and effectively serve the Authority in a collaborative, teamwork-oriented manner</li><li>
Exceptional skills in critical writing and analysis</li><li>
Excellent negotiating skills</li><li>
Ability to think strategically and proactively evaluate risk factors impacting business decisions</li></ul><p><b><br>
Physical Requirements:
</b></p><ul><li>Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.</li></ul><p></p><p><i><br>
Battery Park City Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.</i></p></div>

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></h2><div>
Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a talented lawyer to fill the position of Associate Corporate Counsel to support Amazon Web Services, a dynamic and rapidly growing business. This Associate Corporate Counsel will support the Amazon Web Services Sales, Marketing and Global Services team. Amazon Web Services is at the forefront of the &quot;cloud&quot; computing and service industry, providing IT infrastructure services such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, content delivery, database services, and more.<br>
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This position will primarily support AWS's Professional Services sales teams, negotiating strategic technology agreements with enterprise customers and assisting with business development and other initiatives. The candidate will have primary drafting and negotiation responsibilities on deals, and provide ongoing legal counsel and contract interpretation for business team members. The candidate also will be expected to participate in other Amazon legal projects as directed, including leading simplification and scaling initiatives, managing legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.<br>
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Key job responsibilities<br>
<ul><li>Providing ongoing product and program counseling support for the Professional Services field sales teams.
</li><li>Structuring, drafting and negotiating agreements, including Statements of Work, Professional Services Orders, and other bespoke deals.
</li><li>Supporting and directly advising business partners on legal, commercial, operational and other risks.
</li><li>Collaborating cross-functionally to identify and resolve commercial, operational, compliance, security, safety, legal and customer/vendor issues to sustain and enable new business models, including the global expansion of Professional Services worldwide.
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About the team<br>
The AWS Professional Services team is a highly innovative and collaborative team, focused on simplifying processes for our business partners and end customers. We bring our business and strategic acumen to the table, along with our legal expertise.
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>2+ years of legal experience</li><li>Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent</li><li>Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent</li><li>Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work</li><li>Experience in web services/cloud computing, software licensing, telecommunications or equivalent</li></ul><br>
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br>
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Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<br>
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $195,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.</div>

Associate Corporate Counsel, AWS Sales and Marketing

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

<div><p><b>Purpose of Role:</b></p><p>
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Litigation Associate with 5+ years of substantive litigation experience, specifically in managing complex commercial litigation matters. The ideal candidate will possess the skills to support senior counsel as well as independently handle cases across various stages of litigation. This role requires active bar admission in both New York and New Jersey, and familiarity with New York's CPLR, the Federal Rules, and other pertinent legal procedures.</p><p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p><div><ul><li>
Independently manage a caseload of complex commercial litigation matters from inception to resolution.</li><li>
Conduct thorough legal research to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>
Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, Orders to Show Cause, and other essential litigation documents.</li><li>
Represent clients in court proceedings, including hearings, trials, arbitrations, and appeals.</li><li>
Conduct and participate in depositions.</li><li>
Maintain effective communication with courts, clients, and opposing counsel.</li><li>
Keep current with legal developments, industry trends, and best practices to ensure high-quality legal representation.</li></ul></div><div></div><p><b><br>
Qualifications:</b></p><div><ul><li>
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.</li><li>
Bar admission in New York; eligible to waive into New Jersey.</li><li>
5+ years of commercial litigation experience in a sophisticated legal environment.</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management software.</li><li>
Knowledge of e-discovery and electronic documentation management.</li><li>
Self-motivated and analytical, with strong critical-thinking skills.</li><li>
Strong commercial/business acumen with the ability to provide innovative and practical legal solutions.</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal communication, and writing skills, with strong academic credentials.</li></ul></div><p></p><p><b><br>
Compensation &amp; Benefits: </b>This position offers a salary range of $180,000 - $225,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. Attorneys may also be eligible for discretionary year-end bonuses, merit-based increases, and origination credit. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan, paid time off, and access to additional voluntary programs. The posted salary range reflects the base pay range for this position.</p></div>

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