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Lambda

<div><p>Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers. Our customers range from AI researchers to enterprises and hyperscalers. Lambda's mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give everyone the power of superintelligence. One person, one GPU.</p><p></p><p>
If you'd like to build the world's best AI cloud, join us.</p><p></p><p>
Note: This position requires presence in our San Francisco office location 4 days per week; Lambda&rsquo;s designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.</p><p></p><p><b>
What You&rsquo;ll Do</b></p><p>
As Counsel, Corporate Finance at Lambda, you will perform a broad range of corporate finance and debt-related legal work. You&rsquo;ll be a legal partner to Corporate Development, FP&amp;A and Treasury for designing, negotiating and administering Lambda&rsquo;s corporate finance strategy and debt stack across our business, which in turn allows Lambda to rapidly expand its AI data center footprint and GPU server fleet to meet growing demand. You&rsquo;ll also collaborate with our Data Center and Commercial teams where data center and/or customer arrangements intersect with financing. You will report to Lambda&rsquo;s Associate General Counsel, Strategic Finance and Partnerships.</p><ul><li><p><b>
Finance Strategy &amp; Transactions:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Manage legal workstreams for credit facilities and other complex financing structures, including secured and unsecured term loans and revolvers, equipment financing/leases, asset-backed loans, and project/data center financings.</p></li><li><p>
Draft, review, and negotiate documents (e.g., term sheets, credit agreements, guarantees, security agreements, intercreditor/subordination agreements, commitment letters, fee letters, and amendments/waivers).</p></li><li><p>
Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Treasury, FP&amp;A, Corporate Development, Accounting, Tax, Executive team and others) and manage outside counsel to drive efficiently to signing and close.</p></li></ul></li><li><p><b><br>
Debt Administration &amp; Compliance</b>:</p><ul><li><p>
In collaboration with crossfunctional partners, build and own a lender deliverables and compliance calendar; prepare and/or review periodic compliance certificates, officer&rsquo;s certificates and required information packages.</p></li><li><p>
Oversee lien-perfection and collateral matters (UCC filings and searches, IP security agreements, deposit account control agreements, securities account control agreements, landlord waivers, collateral coverage schedules).</p></li><li><p>
Support intercompany guarantees and collateral arrangements, including cross&#8209;border considerations.</p></li></ul></li><li><p><b><br>
Process Improvement: </b>Monitor legal and market developments affecting leveraged finance, secured transactions, and project/equipment finance; create playbooks, templates, trackers, and closing checklists; implement legal-tech and automation to streamline financing processes, covenant monitoring, and data room hygiene.</p></li><li><p><b>
As&#8209;Needed Legal Support</b>: Collaborate on related corporate, finance, data center infrastructure or tax matters that intersect with debt financing; pitch in on special projects as priorities evolve.</p></li></ul><p><b>
You</b></p><ul><li><p>
JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (California bar preferred or in-house registration).</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>
3-5 years<b> </b>of combined law firm and/or in&#8209;house experience with demonstrated strength in supporting complex debt transactions, leveraged finance and secured transactions.</p></li><li><p>
Experience coordinating multi&#8209;stakeholder closings and running diligence processes.</p></li><li><p>
Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills, with an ability to balance legal risk against business and commercial objectives.</p></li><li><p>
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; adept at collaborating with stakeholders at all levels.</p></li><li><p>
Proactive mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Nice to Have</b></p><ul><li><p>
Asset&#8209;based lending and equipment financing exposure, ideally in AI infrastructure, digital or cloud infrastructure, or capital&#8209;intensive tech.</p></li><li><p>
Project finance and data center experience (including leases, colocation, and collateral coordination).</p></li><li><p>
Cross&#8209;border guarantees, collateral, and intercompany financing familiarity.</p></li><li><p>
Experience aligning commercial terms with financing covenants.</p></li><li><p>
Experience at a late-stage private or pre-IPO company.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Salary Range Information</b></p><p>
The annual salary range for this position has been set based on market data and other factors. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.</p><p></p><p><b>
About Lambda</b></p><ul><li><p>
Founded in 2012, with 500+ employees, and growing fast</p></li><li><p>
Our investors notably include TWG Global, US Innovative Technology Fund (USIT), Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, Fincadia Advisors, G Squared, In-Q-Tel (IQT), KHK &amp; Partners, NVIDIA, Pegatron, Supermicro, Wistron, Wiwynn, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB, 1517, and Crescent Cove</p></li><li><p>
We have research papers accepted at top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG</p></li><li><p>
Our values are publicly available: https://lambda.ai/careers</p></li><li><p>
We offer generous cash &amp; equity compensation</p></li><li><p>
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents</p></li><li><p>
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles</p></li><li><p>
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)</p></li><li><p>
Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually use</p></li></ul><p><b>
A Final Note:</b></p><p>
You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.</p><p><b>
Equal Opportunity Employer</b></p><p>
Lambda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.</p><p>
Compensation Range: $188K - $282K</p></div>

Counsel - Corporate Finance

Whatnot

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 Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. We&rsquo;re re-defining e-commerce by blending community, shopping, and entertainment into a community just for you. As a remote co-located team, we&rsquo;re inspired by innovation and anchored in our values. With hubs in the US, UK, Germany, Ireland, and Poland, we&rsquo;re building the future of online marketplaces &ndash;together.
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   Direct Whatnot&rsquo;s response to regulatory inquiries and investigations (e.g., FTC, DOJ, SEC, state attorneys general, local regulators).
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   Partner with internal teams to conduct fact-finding, draft responses, and manage deadlines under time-sensitive and high-profile conditions.
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   Collaborate with Public Policy, Trust &amp; Risk, and Communications to develop scalable processes for responding to regulatory requests and subpoenas.
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   Partner with Product, Operations, and Communications to ensure consistent messaging and mitigation of litigation and enforcement risk.
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   J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
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   10+ years of experience handling complex litigation, investigations, and enforcement matters, ideally at a leading law firm and/or technology company.
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   Prior in-house leadership experience building or leading a litigation or regulatory function.
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   Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally
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Litigation Counsel

Visa

<div><b>Company Description</b><p><br>
Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose &ndash; to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.</p><p>
Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.</p><b><br>
Job Description</b><p><br>
We are seeking a passionate and driven attorney to join Visa&rsquo;s Legal and Ethics &amp; Compliance group. As a key member of the team supporting the North America Sales and Client Management team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of payments. Reporting directly to the Senior Managing Counsel responsible for this area, you will be at the forefront of Visa&rsquo;s strategic initiatives and revenue goals in an ever-evolving and competitive payments ecosystem. Your expertise will be crucial in providing innovative and pragmatic legal guidance for complex commercial agreements with some of Visa&rsquo;s most important clients. In particular, you will focus on our Visa Direct, acceptance agreements, and other incentive and strategic alliance agreements with our leading U.S.-based clients. We are looking for an organized, self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment who can work both independently and collaboratively to support Visa&rsquo;s commercial goals in a complex, global environment.</p><p>
Primary responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>
Leading contract negotiations of complex, U.S.-focused business transactions, including Visa Direct, acceptance and other incentive and master services agreements with traditional payment system participants like acquirers, merchants, issuers, processors, and fintech's</li><li>
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents and contracts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company policies and objectives</li><li>
Engaging in extensive business dealings with Visa&rsquo;s external client base fostering strong partnerships and driving mutual growth</li><li>
Drafting, updating, and managing template agreements and clause libraries to allow for a more efficient contract administration process and conducting regular trainings to sales account executives</li><li>
Providing day-to-day legal support and strategic legal guidance to Visa&rsquo;s account executives responsible for managing U.S. client relationships, effectively balancing legal, regulatory, and reputation risks with the achievement of business OKRs and scorecard goals</li><li>
Reviewing and providing legal approval of external presentations and other written client-facing materials</li><li>
Coordinating closely with the global deal team regarding incentive deals with U.S. based clients that cover multiple regions, inclusive of the U.S., and</li><li>
Collaborating closely with internal subject matter experts and regional Visa attorneys to ensure comprehensive and seamless legal support that aligns with company objectives.</li></ul><p>
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.</p><p></p><b><br>
Qualifications</b><p><b><br>
Basic Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
2 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, or PhD)</li><li>
Juris Doctorate degree with strong academic record from an accredited law school</li><li>
Current member in good standing of a State Bar with the ability to become barred or a registered in-house counsel in the state where this role is located.</li></ul><p><br>
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Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)</li><li>
Licensed to practice law in the U.S. or eligible for registered in-house counsel</li><li>
3 to 5 years' attorney experience, preferably in top law firm, in-house, or government environments</li><li>
Prior in-house experience preferred but not required including working with in-house sales teams and advising product teams</li><li>
Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements</li><li>
Knowledge of payment service industry required, and experience in payments, banking, corporate and/or commercial law preferred</li><li>
General knowledge of antitrust, privacy/data, IP and relevant banking laws and regulations</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to drive execution in a team environment, integrating legal advice and business knowledge while providing balanced advice regarding risks and benefits</li><li>
Strong people skills with proven ability to build strong working relationships with internal clients and work on cross-functional teams on complex deals</li><li>
Practical and proactive problem-solver, confident, mature, calm under fire, with a positive attitude</li><li>
Exceptional analytical ability, and excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills</li><li>
Strong and motivated work ethic accustomed to a fast-paced environment with the ability to work independently with limited day-to-day oversight</li></ul><br>
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Additional Information</b><p><b><br>
Work Hours:</b> Varies upon the needs of the department.</p><p><b>
Travel Requirements:</b> This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.</p><p><b>
Mental/Physical Requirements:</b> This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.</p><p>
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.</p><p>
Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.</p><p><b>
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 152,900.00 to 195,000.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.</b></p></div>

Associate Counsel

Uber

<div><b>About the Role
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We are currently searching for a Counsel, M&amp;A. This is an extraordinary opportunity to work on groundbreaking issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment. You'll p artner closely with Uber's Corporate Development team and other legal and non-legal cross-functional teams on domestic and cross-border M&amp;A, joint ventures, investments and other strategic transactions from NDA through post-closing integration. This position reports to the Sr. Director, M&amp;A Legal, and is based in San Francisco or New York.
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<b>What You'll Do
</b><ul><li>Manage, structure and negotiate strategic transactions globally.
</li><li>Be an active and trusted business partner, and collaboratively with teams to deliver clear, strategic legal advice in a fast-moving environment.
</li><li>Provide critical and proactive legal and strategic feedback on a wide range of sophisticated and strategic issues. It's our job to peer around corners for the business and ensure that we are well-positioned for the future.
</li><li>Draft, review and negotiate agreements at all stages of the transaction lifecycle, including NDAs, term sheets, definitive acquisition and other transaction agreement.
</li><li>Help develop and implement standardized processes and templates with an eye towards improving efficiency.
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</b><ul><li>Minimum 5+ years of diverse M&amp;A, capital markets, corporate governance, and securities law/public company reporting experience in private practice and/or in-house, OR Minimum 4+ years and +1 year Uber internal experience
</li><li>J.D. and license to practice law in at least one state
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</b><ul><li>Ability to run and lead cross-functional teams / projects with a diverse group of partners.
</li><li>Strong business acumen and judgment with understanding of financial metrics and fundamentals.
</li><li>Strong work ethic and ability to prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment.
</li><li>Strong team orientation, with confidence and flexibility to perform in forward-thinking, constantly evolving, and growing environments.
</li><li>Collaborative approach with both business and legal groups, with strong ability to establish relationships and partner with others.
</li><li>Outstanding analytical and legal skills, creative problem-solver.
</li><li>Ability to translate sophisticated legal issues and ambiguity into clear and simple advice, to communicate effectively with non-legal internal colleagues, and to collaborate with a broad range of senior business managers, executives, and other colleagues and professionals across our company.
</li><li>Passionate about your work and a desire to have an impact.
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For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$208,000 per year - USD$231,000 per year. For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$208,000 per year - USD$231,000 per year. For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award &amp; other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.</div>

Counsel, M&A

<div><b>About the Role
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Uber is looking for a strategic and business-minded Product Counsel to join our Product Legal Team supporting Membership, one of our fastest-growing programs. This role offers a unique opportunity to partner with cross-functional teams and provide legal guidance on subscription models, loyalty programs, and consumer benefits that sit at the heart of the Uber platform.
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You'll help shape the legal and regulatory strategy for Membership, navigate complex compliance challenges, and enable innovative growth initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, demanding environment, brings sound judgment, and adapts quickly to evolving business needs. This is a hybrid role based out of our <b>San Francisco, CA </b>office.
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</b><ul><li>Advise product, marketing, and operations teams on Membership initiatives.
</li><li>Navigate subscription frameworks, including auto-renewal and consumer protection laws.
</li><li>Review new products for compliance, marketing, and consumer risk.
</li><li>Partner across functions to ensure compliance with U.S. and international laws.
</li><li>Collaborate with regional legal teams to support global launches.
</li><li>Draft and review terms, disclaimers, and consumer policies.
</li><li>Develop scalable legal strategies that enable growth while managing risk.
</li><li>Support regulatory engagement and monitor evolving laws affecting Membership.
</li><li>Deliver clear, practical legal advice in a fast-moving environment.
</li></ul><b>Basic Qualifications
</b><ul><li>Minimum of five (5) years of legal experience in private practice, in-house, or government OR 4 years, including +1 year Uber internal.
</li><li>J.D. and license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.</li></ul>
<b>Preferred Qualifications
</b><ul><li>Expertise in subscription services law (e.g., auto-renewal,consumer protection).
</li><li>Experience with loyalty programs, recurring billing, or subscription products.
</li><li>Engagement with U.S. regulators (FTC, state AGs) on compliance issues.
</li><li>Strong ability to navigate complex regulations with business-oriented advice.
</li><li>Proven collaborator across legal, product, marketing, and business teams.
</li><li>Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks for subscription/loyalty products.
</li><li>Resourceful in managing internal and external legal resources.
</li><li>Excellent communicator able to distill complex legal issues into clear guidance.
</li><li>Growth mindset, curiosity, and passion for solving novel legal challenges.
</li><li>Integrity, accountability, and commitment to the highest ethical standards.
</li>Enthusiasm for Uber's mission and our role in redefining mobility, delivery, and subscriptions.<br>
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For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$208,000 per year - USD$231,000 per year. You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award &amp; other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.</div>

Counsel, Product Legal (Membership)

Latham & Watkins LLP

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About Latham &amp; Watkins
</b></h2><div><div><div>Latham &amp; Watkins is one of the world&rsquo;s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers globally and offer unmatched expertise and resources to help you grow from an intellectually curious self-starter into an exceptional lawyer. If you aspire to be the best, this is where you belong.
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Practice Group
</b></h2><div><div><div>Latham guides startups and emerging companies of all sizes as well as the venture capital partners and other institutional partners that finance the entrepreneurial ecosystem.<br>
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With market-leading experience advising emerging companies and our integrated global platform, we are ideally positioned to advise clients from formation to equity and growth financings through a public offering and beyond.<br>
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Latham combines an unrivaled global platform with deep experience in the innovation industries that drive growth and progress in the global economy, from tech and its many sub-sectors to biotechnology and life sciences to next-gen manufacturing.<br>
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We meet our clients where they are. We provide tailored, cost-conscious company formation services and strategic counsel at the earliest stages &mdash; and scale up rapidly to meet the most complex challenges companies ever face, providing practical commercial advice to help clients make smarter and stronger moves to meet their business objectives.<br>
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As the only global law firm present in all key US and global venture and growth capital hubs &mdash; from the Bay Area, Austin, and Boston to London, Hong Kong, and Singapore &mdash; we advise on hundreds of emerging company financings totaling billions of dollars every year. Drawing on deep relationships with the world&rsquo;s leading venture capital and growth equity firms, we connect investors with innovators to fuel growth through a variety of financing structures, from angel and seed investments to structured debt and equity solutions. We work to find the best strategy for whatever comes next.<br>
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From the outset of our engagement with an emerging company, we draw on our strength as the world&rsquo;s leading capital markets and M&amp;A firm to position each client for an optimal liquidity event consistent with the client&rsquo;s goals. Just as emerging companies are constantly innovating and pushing the envelope, we are constantly innovating to support their developments. For example, we have helped our clients pioneer new ways to go public, such as through direct listings and deSPACs.<br>
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Our instinctive knowledge of what comes next, our global vantage point, and our multidisciplinary collaborative culture mean we are more than an advisory partner; we are an extra engine of growth to help drive our clients&rsquo; growth.
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Role
</b></h2><div><div><div>The Emerging Companies &amp; Growth Practice is seeking a highly qualified associate with a minimum of 3 years of experience in emerging growth companies, public companies, and/or capital markets to join our 4th- 7th year associate class.
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Lateral Recruiting &mdash; Corporate<br>
LateralRecruiting.Corporate@lw.com
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</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Pay Range
</b></h2><div><div><div><div><b>Associate Base Salary</b></div><div>
Discretionary bonuses may be available depending on application circumstances and position.</div><div></div><div><div><div><b><br>
Year</b></div><div><b> US Payroll</b></div></div><br>
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1st Year</b></div><div> $225,000</div></div><br>
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2nd Year</b></div><div> $235,000</div></div><br>
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3rd Year</b></div><div> $260,000</div></div><br>
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4th Year</b></div><div> $310,000</div></div><br>
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5th Year</b></div><div> $365,000</div></div><br>
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6th Year</b></div><div> $390,000</div></div><br>
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7th Year</b></div><div> $420,000</div></div><br>
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8th Year</b></div><div> $435,000</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Associate - Corporate - Emerging Companies & Growth

CCS Fundraising

<div><div><b>TITLE: </b>Associate Director, Contracts and Compliance<br>
<b>LOCATION: </b>Los Angeles, CA or San Francisco, CA<br>
<b>REPORTS TO: </b>Corporate Counsel<br>
<b>DEPARTMENT: </b>Corporate<br>
<b>TYPE: </b>Full Time, Hybrid <i>(one - two days in-office) </i>with occasional travel to other CCS offices may be requested</div><div>
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Please submit a cover letter.</i></b></div><div></div><div><b><i>
CCS is unable to sponsor work visas for this position, including H-1B. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.</i></b><br>
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WHO WE ARE</b><br>
CCS Fundraising is an international strategic fundraising firm that partners with nonprofits for transformational change. Since 1947, CCS has empowered many of the world&rsquo;s greatest organizations across sectors to advance some of the most important causes in history. We plan, manage, and implement programs and initiatives that achieve fundraising goals and mission impact.
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</div><div>CCS provides tailored support to more than 700 nonprofit organizations annually. Headquartered in New York, the firm has over 600 professionals and 18 offices throughout the United States and Europe. Our people are our greatest strength. At CCS, you will join a diverse team of smart, passionate, and resourceful professionals who are driven by purpose and committed to performance.</div><div><br>
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UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE</b></div><div>
We are seeking a reliable, resourceful, and detail-oriented Associate Director, Contracts and Compliance. The Associate Director, Contracts and Compliance manages the development, review, and execution of client contracts primarily in the Western region as well as corporate compliance filings. Serving as a liaison between regional teams and Corporate Legal and Finance, this role ensures accurate and efficient processing of agreements from draft to execution.</div><div>
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You bring a range of skills to support the internal operations of an organization or a team, perhaps coming from a paralegal, executive assistant, operations coordinator, or a similarly focused position. You appreciate the need to be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under tight deadlines, especially when it comes to supporting the drafting, reviewing, and maintaining of contracts/professional service agreements. Overall, you recognize the impact that high-performing systems and seamless operational workflows can have on a company&rsquo;s ability to manage and grow their business.</div><div>
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The successful candidate will enjoy working on a small supportive team of five within a larger corporate structure and will take pride in a job well done. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in a mission-driven, growing company with competitive compensation and benefits.</div><div><br>
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RESPONSIBILITIES</b></div><div><b>
Contract Preparation, Management &amp; Execution (approximately 50%)</b></div><ul><li>
Draft, review, and process professional service agreements and amendments in coordination with executives and Corporate Legal.</li><li>
Maintain regular and frequent communication with clients and selling executives throughout the contract negotiation process to ensure contracts are executed in a timely fashion.</li><li>
Communicate clearly with selling executives to provide status updates and clarify requirements or next steps.</li><li>
Manage routing and signature processes via Adobe Sign, ensuring timely completion and documentation.</li><li>
Maintain accurate and organized records of all contracts, extensions, and supporting documents within applicable internal systems.</li><li>
Monitor status and follow up on outstanding approvals, signatures, and executions.</li><li>
Assist with vendor forms and supporting materials as required by clients.</li><li>
Partner with Corporate Legal on complex or custom contract requests and serve as the liaison for assigned regions.</li><li>
Uphold CCS&rsquo;s standards of professionalism, precision, and confidentiality in all client and internal interactions.</li></ul><div><b>
Professional Fundraising Counsel Compliance (approximately 40%)</b></div><ul><li>
Track and lead Fundraising Counsel Registration Renewals in coordination with CCS&rsquo;s third party vendor.</li><li>
Prepare biweekly reports and gather contract data sheets and contracts for submission to CCS&rsquo;s third party vendor.</li><li>
Act as the corporate point of contact with CCS&rsquo;s third party vendor.</li><li>
Liaise with CCS Corporate Counsel as necessary.</li></ul><div><b>
Active Contract Tracking &amp; Compliance (approximately 5%)</b></div><ul><li>
Maintain the regional contracts tracker, updating project details, timelines, and responsible parties.</li><li>
Ensure alignment between contract details and project records in applicable internal systems.</li><li>
Support Corporate Legal and Finance in conducting periodic compliance audits of active agreements.</li><li>
Monitor contract milestones (e.g., extensions, renewals, close-outs) and proactively flag upcoming actions to regional leads.</li></ul><div><b>
Process Improvement &amp; Transition Support (approximately 5%)</b></div><ul><li>
Contribute to the ongoing transition of contract management from regional oversight to Corporate ownership, ensuring continuity and data accuracy.</li><li>
Document and streamline standard operating procedures for contract creation, review, and storage.</li><li>
Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency through automation or system integration in partnership with Corporate Business Systems.</li><li>
Support training and communications related to updated contract policies and templates.</li><li>
Participate in special projects as assigned by Corporate Counsel</li></ul><div><b>
QUALIFICATIONS</b></div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferred</li><li>
3&ndash;5 years of prior experience serving as a project manager, paralegal, operations coordinator, contracts or database manager, or in a similar role</li><li>
Proficient with MS Word, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom with the ability to become familiar with firm-wide specific programs and software</li><li>
Experience with NetSuite/Oracle and/or Ironclad is a plus</li><li>
Exceptional analytical skills and data-driven thinking</li><li>
High attention to detail, deadline-oriented and extremely well-organized</li><li>
Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills</li></ul><div>
CCS offers competitive benefits, a dynamic training program, resources, career advancement, mentoring, and networking opportunities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage a diverse pool of candidates to apply.</div><div><br>
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SALARY RANGE:</b> $60,000 - $80,000</div><div><i>
The exact salary varies within range based on years of relevant experience and education.</i></div><div></div><div><b><i>
Please submit a cover letter.</i></b></div></div>

Associate Director, Contracts and Compliance

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