banking attorney

Standard Chartered

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 Job Summary
 
 
 
 As Legal Counsel for Transaction Banking in the MEPA (Middle East and Pakistan), you will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive legal support across a diverse range of transaction banking products including lending, sustainable finance, Islamic finance, cash and trade transactions, as well as supporting distressed assets legal team and Transaction Banking. You will collaborate closely with the Transaction Banking product legal team and various stakeholders to structure, review, and implement new transactions, products and business initiatives, ensuring full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
 
 
 Your responsibilities include managing complex multi-jurisdictional transactions, troubleshooting legal and documentation challenges to accelerate deal execution, and embedding global legal standards within regional practices. You will also support Compliance on regulatory matters and risk management pertaining to Transaction Banking, while fostering a proactive legal environment that anticipates and mitigates potential issues.
 
 
 This role demands a strategic partner who can advise the Transaction Banking business on legal risks and opportunities, ensuring that all client documentation aligns with both regional nuances and global minimum standards.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Ensuring that all client legal templates and documentation for Transaction Banking in MEPA are regularly reviewed, updated, and tailored to local regulatory requirements without compromising global legal standards.
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 Driving the implementation and adoption of new legal templates and standards across the region, working collaboratively with product teams and other internal stakeholders to streamline documentation processes.
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 Justifying and managing non-standard or supplementary legal templates, ensuring all deviations are rigorously assessed and approved through the Client Template Approval Process.
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 Providing vital support to the Loan Documentation Unit (LDU), taking ownership of removing bottlenecks and enhancing efficiency within legal documentation workflows.
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 Embedding Operational Risk Framework requirements to strengthen controls and mitigate risks associated with legal transactional processes.
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 Leading coordination efforts between cluster teams, country legal teams, product specialists, and various stakeholders, fostering a unified approach to legal risk management and client service delivery.
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 Conveying complex legal issues with clarity and precision in written and verbal communications to senior executives, ensuring that decision-making forums are well supported with legal insights.
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 Building and maintaining strong relationships with regional legal colleagues, compliance, risk management, credit, and other functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration and alignment on legal matters.
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 Optimising the utilisation and monitoring of external legal counsel, striving for cost efficiency and adherence to best practices.
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 Collaborating closely with distressed assets legal and disputes resolution teams to provide comprehensive legal input on litigation matters related to Transaction Banking.
 
 
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 Skills And Experience
 
 
 
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 Qualified solicitor, attorney, barrister, or advocate in one or more relevant jurisdictions within the MEPA region where Standard Chartered operates.
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 Extensive legal experience supporting Transaction Banking functions, specifically across trade finance, lending, collection, liquidity, escrow, cash payments, and processing.
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 Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, capable of engaging effectively with diverse teams across jurisdictions and functions.
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 Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal projects and oversee geographically dispersed, varied customer and product portfolios.
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 A sharp commercial mindset, balancing legal rigor with practical business considerations to enable sound and timely decision making.
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 Excellent communication skills, with the capacity to simplify complex legal issues and present them clearly to senior stakeholders.
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 Proven ability to build trusted relationships and deliver legal advice that supports business goals and reinforces regulatory compliance.
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 Proven track record in commercial banking legal practice, with specialisation in lending, trade finance, and cash management products.
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 Familiarity with the regulatory landscape and legal frameworks governing transaction banking activities within the MEPA region.
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 Ability to effectively manage cross-border legal issues and multi-jurisdictional transactions.
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 Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with various business, risk, compliance, and legal teams.
 
 
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 About Standard Chartered
 
 
 
 We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.
 
 
 Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.
 
 
 
 Together We
 
 
 
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 Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
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 Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
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 Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term
 
 
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 What We Offer
 
 
 
 
 In line with our Fair Pay Charter,
 
 we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
 
 
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 Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
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 Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
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 Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
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 Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
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 A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
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 Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.
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Legal Counsel, Transaction Banking, MEPA

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)

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 Company Description
 
 
 
 Now it&rsquo;s your time to join the #1 bank in the Middle East and one of the most prestigious financial companies in the region. Shaking up the world of banking requires a lot of smarts and skill. We&rsquo;re looking for the brightest and best to help us reach our goals and we&rsquo;ll also help you reach yours. Your success is our success as you grow stronger in your career. Join us and leave a legacy of your own, as a pioneer in both the company and the industry.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 The role holder assists the Head of Legal and the Senior Legal Counsel for Global Corporate Finance &amp; Islamic Banking to manage legal risk in all the geographies where FAB operates in relation to the relevant business activities in accordance with FAB Group legal policies and procedures. The role holder should be able to work autonomously, but should seek the Head of Legal &ndash; Global Corporate Finance &amp; Islamic Banking and the Senior Legal Counsel&rsquo;s &ndash; input on unusual situations, complex matters, and issues which may pose significant legal, financial and/or reputational risk to the FAB Group.
 
 
 Core Responsibilities
 
 
 Legal Advisory
 
 
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 Provides legal advice and support to the business while keeping in mind FAB&rsquo;s strategic and business objectives.
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 Collaborates with the Head of Legal and Senior Legal Counsel to establish, disseminate and implement the FAB Group legal policies.
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 Completes legal tasks and projects in a timely manner and responds to legal queries assigned to him/her by the Head of Legal or the Senior Legal Counsel.
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 Supports FAB subsidiaries and international branches by providing general legal oversight on legal risks associated with the relevant business products and services. Litigation
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 Assists with the management of litigation or disputes between the business and its customers in the UAE and abroad.
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 Represents FAB before Notaries Public, court experts, courts, and the police to resolve matters in the best interest of the FAB Group.
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 Reports relevant litigation matters to the Head of Legal and/or the Senior Legal Counsel and provides updates to the relevant stakeholders
 
 
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 Legal Documentation and Review
 
 
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 Drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts and other legal documents in order to maximise the FAB Group&rsquo;s legal protections whilst simultaneously minimising risks.
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 Prepares and regularly updates standardised legal agreements, contracts and standard terms and conditions for FAB in compliance with international best practices and applicable legal requirements.
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 Assists the Heads of Legal and Senior Legal Counsels in reviewing the standard terms and conditions used by the business and updates or recommends legal policies and processes in line with best international practices. Knowledge of External Environment
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 Stays current on emerging trends in the laws and regulations through continuous legal education, attending professional conferences, and participating in professional associations.
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 Provides updates on new legislation or regulatory developments that may have an impact on the business and its implications. Knowledge Sharing
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 Works closely and develops a positive professional relationship with the other members of the legal function and shares legal knowledge and best practices with legal colleagues. Stakeholder Management
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 Liaises with the concerned external authorities such as courts and law firms to ensure effective resolution of all legal matters affecting FAB. MIS and Reporting
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 Ensures that all requisite reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner, and meet the FAB Group&rsquo;s requirements, policies, and standards.
 
 
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 Specific Accountability
 
 
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 Drafts, reviews and negotiates standard form Islamic banking agreements and contracts including general terms and conditions, etc.
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 Drafts, reviews and negotiates Islamic deal documentation for syndicated loans, project finance, leveraged/acquisition finance, real estate finance and asset finance transactions, agency requirements in loan documentation, debt restructurings and other lending agreements.
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 Work with external counsel and the business in relation to Islamic Finance transactions.
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 Assists the business with developing and rolling out new Islamic products and services.
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 Drafts, reviews and negotiates with English and Arabic language consumer banking and business banking-related documents (e.g. accounts, credit cards, personal loans, car loans, mortgage loans, merchant acquirer agreements, small business loans, retail Islamic finance).
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 Handles and provides legal support in relation to customer requests to amend standard documentation in the UAE and abroad
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 Assists the Head of Legal in managing potential disputes and customer complaints in the UAE and abroad.
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 Makes recommendations for improvements to policies and processes and streamlining the same to bring about efficiency and improve turn-around time
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCE:
 
 
 Minimum Qualification
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law.
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 Master&rsquo;s degree in law is preferred.
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 Excellent English &amp; Arabic language skills.
 
 
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 Minimum Experience
 
 
 
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 Minimum of 3 years&rsquo; experience in a reputed bank or law firm.
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Legal Counsel, Islamic Banking

Standard Group India

Job Title: Banking &amp; Legal Coordination ExecutiveLocation: Prabhadevi, Mumbai Salary Range: ₹18,000 &ndash; ₹20,000 per month Working Days: Monday to Saturday Working Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PMJob Summary:We are seeking a dynamic and responsible individual to manage daily banking operations and represent the company in court-related matters. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to contribute to the organization&rsquo;s growth. Strong communication skills and a professional approach are essential for this role.Key Responsibilities:Banking Operations:<ul><li>Handling daily bank transactions including RTGS, NEFT, IMPS, and cheque processing by visiting the bank.</li><li>Coordinating with banks for account-related queries and documentation</li></ul>Legal &amp; Court Coordination:<ul><li>Representing the company in court matters as authorized</li><li>Coordinating with advocates, legal advisors, and consultants</li><li>Submitting and collecting legal documents as required</li><li>Ensuring timely follow-up on hearing dates and legal procedures</li><li>Traveling to outstation locations, as and when required, to represent the company in legal matters.</li></ul>Candidate Requirements:<ul><li>Graduate degree (mandatory)</li><li>Good communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Smart, confident, and presentable personality</li><li>Basic understanding of banking procedures and documentation</li><li>Willingness to travel locally and occasionally to outstation locations for official work</li><li>Enthusiastic, responsible, and eager to learn and grow</li><li>Ability to work independently and handle responsibilities efficiently</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Bank & Legal Coordination Executive

Banking & Finance Lawyer

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

<div>We're hiring! Please see below for an immediate opportunity to join our growing team:
Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP, a full-service law firm located in Uniondale, is seeking an experienced associate to join our Real Estate and Banking practice group.
Job Description:<ul><li>Represent banks, commercial loan transactions
</li><li>Represent banks, commercial collections, workouts, foreclosures
</li><li>Represent buyers and sellers in commercial and residential real estate transactions
</li><li>Negotiate and draft contracts
</li><li>Prepare closing documents and manage closings</li></ul>
Candidate must be currently licensed in New York State; possess strong technical and organizational skills; handle several matters simultaneously.
Please upload your cover letter and resume as attachments.
No phone calls please.</div>

F/T REAL ESTATE AND BANKING ASSOCIATE

Billplan Fintech Pvt Ltd

Headline: Billplan Fintech Private Limited (BillCut) is Hiring! Join the Legal Team at BillcutBillplan Fintech Private Limited (Billcut) is on a mission to redefine credit card debt management in India. As BillCut scales operations and dives deeper into AI-driven financial solutions, it is looking for a sharp, driven Legal Associate to join the in-house team in New Delhi.This is a high-impact role where you will be at the forefront of Fintech regulation, working directly on the frameworks that power BillCut&rsquo;s platform.Location: New Delhi Joining: Immediate Type: Full-time (In-house)What You Will Do:<ul><li>Strategic Drafting: Construct and negotiate complex contracts with lending partners, NBFCs, and other Regulated Entities (REs).</li></ul><ul><li>Regulatory Compliance: Conduct rigorous due diligence and ensure all operations align with evolving RBI Guidelines and the DPDP Act.</li></ul><ul><li>Grievance Redressal: Oversee and refine our grievance redressal mechanisms to ensure world-class customer protection.</li></ul><ul><li>Product Advisory: Work closely with the tech team to provide legal guardrails for new features.</li></ul><ul><li>Corporate Secretarial Support: Assist in maintaining high standards of corporate governance and board-level documentation.</li></ul>Who BillCut is Looking For:<ul><li>A law graduate with 1-2 years of experience, preferably in Fintech, Banking, or Corporate Law.</li></ul><ul><li>Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can translate complex regulations into actionable business advice.</li></ul><ul><li>A proactive communicator who can manage relationships with external stakeholders and regulators.</li></ul>Why Billcut?<ul><li>Growth: Be part of a core team during a pivotal expansion phase.</li></ul><ul><li>Innovation: Work on cutting-edge legal challenges in AI and digital lending.</li></ul><ul><li>Culture: A collaborative, transparent, and high-energy work environment.</li></ul><ul><li>Remuneration: Competitive and negotiable, based on your expertise and industry standards.</li></ul>Feel free to tag a colleague or friend who would be a great fit for this role!Job Type: Full-timePay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Provident Fund</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Legal Associate – Fintech & RBI Compliance

G.ORTEGA LAW

Associate Attorney &mdash; G. Ortega Law, PLLCAbout the FirmG. Ortega Law, PLLC is a dynamic and growing law firm serving clients across a broad range of industries, with deep expertise in business and corporate law, commercial litigation, banking and lending, and turnaround counsel. We work hand-in-hand with businesses, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs to navigate complex legal challenges &mdash; from high-stakes commercial disputes to sophisticated transactional matters. We are looking for a motivated and talented Associate Attorney to join our team and grow with us.The OpportunityThis is a unique opportunity for an attorney who wants more than a narrow practice area. You will handle sophisticated litigation and transactional matters across multiple disciplines, collaborate directly with senior attorneys, and build meaningful relationships with clients across diverse industry sectors. If you are intellectually curious, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want real exposure to complex legal work early in your career, this role is for you.What You'll DoLitigation &amp; Dispute Resolution You will manage civil litigation matters across all stages &mdash; investigation, pleadings, discovery, pre-trial preparation, trial, settlement negotiations, and appeals where necessary. You will represent clients before courts and in alternative dispute resolution proceedings, including mediation and arbitration, advocating for favorable outcomes with precision and professionalism.Commercial Transactions &amp; Contracting You will draft, negotiate, and advise on complex commercial agreements, including master service agreements, professional services agreements, engagement letters, statements of work, and non-disclosure agreements. You will work closely with internal business teams and subject matter experts to identify and resolve legal, risk, and business issues that arise in commercial transactions.Banking &amp; Lending Matters You will support the firm's community bank and commercial lending practice, assisting with loan documentation, commercial lending transactions, SBA matters, vendor management, corporate governance, and compliance and regulatory counsel.Turnaround &amp; Restructuring You will assist with troubled loan resolution matters, including workouts, restructurings, forbearance agreements, and foreclosure proceedings, helping clients navigate financially sensitive and time-critical situations.Corporate &amp; Regulatory Counsel You will advise on corporate governance, entity creation and structuring, mergers and acquisitions, employment law, and real estate law. You will monitor and apply regulatory changes to new and existing contracts and assist with policy and procedure drafting and review.Client Counsel &amp; Education You will serve as a trusted advisor, maintaining clear and proactive communication with clients on legal strategy, risk exposure, and likely outcomes. You will also educate internal stakeholders on legal positions and issues that arise during negotiations and transactions.Case &amp; Contract Management You will manage and prioritize multiple concurrent matters simultaneously, maintaining organized contract files and repositories and demonstrating exceptional attention to detail throughout.Practice AreasBusiness &amp; Corporate Law Commercial Litigation, Contract Negotiations Mergers Acquisitions Lending, Borrowing Employment Law Real Estate Law Entity Creation, Structuring Outsourced General CounselCommunity Bank Counsel Commercial Lending Transactions ,Mergers &amp; Acquisitions Compliance, Regulatory Counsel , Corporate Governance, Vendor Management, SBATurnaround Counsel Troubled Loan Resolution, Workouts , Restructurings, Forbearance Agreements, ForeclosureWhat We're Looking For<ul><li>Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active Texas Bar admission</li><li>2&ndash;5 years of experience in commercial litigation and/or transactional matters preferred</li><li>Experience in corporate law is a plus</li><li>Superior academic credentials with excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail</li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with strong organizational discipline</li><li>Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across internal teams, senior counsel, and external clients</li><li>Professional poise and sound judgment in high-stakes and fast-moving situations</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Competitive compensation commensurate with experience</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Significant networking opportunities and broad industry exposure</li><li>Hands-on mentorship from senior attorneys across multiple practice areas</li></ul>Position DetailsJob Type: Full-Time | Contract | Internship Work Location: In Person or remote.G. Ortega Law, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a talented and diverse legal team.Job Types: Full-time, Contract, InternshipWork Location: In person

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