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Legal with Mayan

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 Legal with Mayan PLLC, is a New York City-based boutique law firm focused on servicing mission-driven clients across the hospitality and leisure industry. Our firm provides comprehensive legal services for restaurateurs, entrepreneurs and start-ups across the City and the globe ranging from first time owners to Michelin star chefs. To learn more, please visit: www.legalwithmayan.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 LWM is seeking to hire a full-time transactional attorney with 2-5 years of experience in corporate and/or real estate matters. Our business is growing; we&rsquo;d love for you to join us on our journey! If you're interested, please reach out to Mayan Bouskila at marketing@legalwithmayan.com.
 
 
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Associate Attorney

Attorney General, Office of the

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Economic Justice DivisionInvestor Protection Bureau - New York CityAssistant Attorney General Reference No. IPB_NYC_AAG_3811Application Deadline is September 26, 2025Salary Range: $83,594- $178,463 + $4,000 in location payTo be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneysThe Office of the New York State Attorney General’s (OAG) Investor Protection Bureau (IPB), located in New York City, is seeking experienced attorneys to lead and pursue complex investigations and litigation using the Martin Act and other laws. The OAG is committed to protecting New Yorkers by robustly enforcing state and federal investor protections and prohibitions on corporate abuse. The selected attorneys will advance economic justice in New York state by directly contributing to IPB’s critical and ongoing enforcement work.IPB protects the public from fraud and misrepresentation in the offering and sale of securities, commodities, franchises, and other investment products. IPB is seeking an attorney who can build on its storied history and robust authority to protect the interests of investors in today’s financial markets, including the growing risks in areas such as digital assets; addressing fraud in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures; the marketing of complex and speculative investment products to a broad range of retail investors; and the need for greater racial equity across the financial system.
 
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Qualifications: • At least five (5) years of relevant, post-graduate legal experience with a focus on fraud and white collar investigations, as well as litigation experience in state and federal courts. However, the bureau is seeking applications from attorneys who have a wide range of skills and experience to offer. Therefore, interested attorneys who have more than the minimum years and well-qualified attorneys who have fewer than the minimum years of experience are encouraged to apply;• Excellent research, legal analysis, legal writing and editing, and oral advocacy skills;• Experience or interest in reviewing large volumes of data and analysis of financial information and developing and managing complex, document-intensive investigations;• Strong interpersonal communication, teamwork, organizational, and problem-solving skills;• Must be highly motivated, results-oriented, and proactive; and a• Demonstrated commitment to public servicePreferred Skills/Experience: • Experience with securities fraud and/or financial markets is a plus;• Prior work experience as a government enforcement attorney or as a prosecutor is desirable; and • Standup court experience including interviewing, deposing. or taking testimony from witnesses is also desirable. Applicants must reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York state and be admitted to practice law in New York state. In addition, the Public Officers Law requires that OAG attorneys be citizens of the United States. A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.
 
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The salary range for this position is $83,594 - $178,463 + $4,000 in location pay. To learn more about attorney compensation, please visit the following page: ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/assistant_attorney_general_compensation.pdfAs an employee of OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our state through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a comprehensive New York state benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
 
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Attorney: Enforce State/Federal Investor Protections (3811)

Stott and May

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 Stott &amp; May
 
 has the pleasure of working with a next-generation law company reimagining corporate legal services through AI and technology. They are backed by genuine tier-1 investors, who played a key role in the early stages of companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, and many, many more...
 
 
 
 
 
 You will be working alongside a team of AI/ML researchers and legal experts who want to think bigger than selling software to attorneys. Instead, working side-by-side to reimagine corporate legal services from the ground up, inventing a truly tech-enabled practice built around prop technology and human-in-the-loop workflows to enhance the end product.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This role is for an attorney eager to be at the cutting edge of the AI legal era. You felt like things were broken in big law. In this role, you will fix them. You will be part of the legal function of our business. A law firm that experiments with technology to ruthlessly eliminate grunt work.
 
 
 You will provide commercial legal services to clients while using prop AI tools. This means reviewing commercial contracts and devising ideas for our engineering teams to improve our tools. You will come up with your own creative ways to use our AI in your legal work that we will productize.
 
 
 
 
 
 You will test the limits of generative AI with prompting, fine-tuning, and data labelling. You ensure all our clients' contracts get reviewed with excellent speed and quality.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Who You Are
 
 
 
 
 
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 2-5 years
 
 in a top corporate or ECVC practice
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 Client ready
 
 - Comfortable advising founders, product leads, and GCs; can unpack indemnities and data-use rights without jargon.
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 Systems thinker
 
 - If you solve a problem once, you codify it so no one has to repeat the work.
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 AI-curious
 
 - Not necessarily technical, but speaks the language of agents, embeddings, inference, reasoning models, and advanced legal AI tools.
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 Energized by the fast pace
 
 - You would thrive in our dynamic office environment and embrace intense work when you're excited by the challenge in front of you.
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 Bonus
 
 : Startup experience &amp; experience building a team.
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AI Attorney (Corporate & Startups)

Sony Music Entertainment

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 The Orchard is looking for an experienced transactional
 
 attorney
 
 with a M&amp;A background to join its transactional business and legal affairs team.
 
 
 
 What You'll Do
 
 
 
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 Draft and negotiate a range of transactional and commercial agreements focusing on M&amp;A-related and equity acquisition
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 Conduct and manage legal due diligence for potential transactions.
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 Coordinate with cross-functional teams throughout a transaction&rsquo;s life cycle.
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 Drive continuous improvements and scalability in deal processes, diligence and execution.
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 Potential for additional deal work, including for joint venture agreements,distribution agreements, vendor/services agreements and licenses.
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 Advise on various inquiries from internal business units, including contract research and analysis.
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 Manage outside counsel.
 
 
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 Who You Are
 
 
 
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 6+ years&rsquo; experience at a major law firm (preferably in IP or Corporate, with a minimum of 3+ years in M&amp;A)
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 JD from a reputable law school
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 Member of New York Bar in good standing
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 Excellent negotiating and drafting skills
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 Excellent analytical and communication skills (written and oral)
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 Team player with an ability to work with others within group and across divisions
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 Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude
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 Experience independently negotiating complex business transactions
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 Flexibility to assist the legal team in its activities as needs arise
 
 
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 What We Give You
 
 
 
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 You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
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 A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
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 Opportunities to connect with our valuable resources, such as our Counsel of Equity &amp; Progressive Action (CEPA), a group created by our employees tasked with developing and implementing innovative solutions to advance a globally-shared goal of ensuring fair and inclusive spaces for all
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 An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life &amp; disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
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 Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
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 Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
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 The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
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 Time off for a winter recess
 
 
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 About The Orchard
 
 
 
 The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry.
 
 
 The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity.
 
 
 
 The Orchard is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
 
 
 The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
 
 
 New York Pay Range
 
 
 $145,000&mdash;$180,000 USD
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Counsel, (Mergers & Acquisitions) Business & Legal Affairs - The Orchard

Spencer Ogden

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 Spencer Ogden's client is a leading renewable energy developer and IPP, focused on developing, financing, owning, and operating utility-scale and distributed solar and energy storage projects across the United States with a development pipeline of more than 30GW.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Position Overview:
 
 
 
 They are seeking
 
 Corporate Counsel
 
 to join the Company&rsquo;s Legal team in either
 
 Washington DC, New York City or North Carolina
 
 , serving as the
 
 primary legal partner on complex project finance and M&amp;A transactions in the renewable energy sector.
 
 Playing as an advisor and deal lead, you will structure, negotiate, and close financing arrangements for solar and battery storage projects, manage acquisitions and sales of energy assets, and oversee a wide range of commercial agreements.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Lead legal support for project finance transactions, including construction financing, term debt, tax equity, and refinancing for solar and battery storage projects.
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 Serve as legal lead on M&amp;A for renewable energy facility acquisitions and sales.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate loan, partnership, purchase/sale, disclosure, and ancillary agreements.
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 Partner with finance, development, and operations teams on transaction structuring and due diligence.
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 Negotiate commercial terms with lenders, investors, buyers, sellers, and other stakeholders.
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 J.D. from an accredited law school with an active license to practice law.
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 Minimum of 5 years&rsquo; experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
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 Proven experience negotiating project finance transactions (including tax equity) and M&amp;A deals in the renewable energy industry.
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 Analytical skills to evaluate complex issues and provide sound legal advice to internal partners.
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Corporate Legal Counsel

JCW Group

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 Our client is a leading global private markets investment manager with a strong focus on infrastructure, unlisted and listed equity, private equity, and debt is looking to place a senior Attorney within their Legal team.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 
 We are seeking a senior legal professional to support global infrastructure investments, asset management, fundraising, and corporate matters. The role will work closely with investment, asset management, and investor relations teams across multiple regions to deliver on transactions and ongoing portfolio management.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Lead legal and regulatory workstreams on infrastructure transactions, asset management, and corporate projects.
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 Advise on structuring, diligence, documentation, and regulatory risk mitigation.
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 Partner with cross-regional teams in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC to execute transactions and address asset-level matters.
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 Support product development, fundraising, and investor initiatives.
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 Ensure compliance with evolving legal and regulatory requirements and recommend process improvements.
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 Experience &amp; Qualifications
 
 
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 8+ years&rsquo; experience in M&amp;A, private equity, infrastructure, or project finance from a top-tier law firm or in-house role.
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 Expertise in U.S. and cross-border transactions, bid processes, and relevant legal documentation.
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 JD from a top U.S. law school; NY Bar admission in good standing.
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 Strong commercial acumen and ability to work effectively with global teams.
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M&A Legal Counsel

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