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corporate counsel

American Advanced Management, Inc

<div>Description:

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants, and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
POPULATION SERVED
The position does not involve direct patient care for a population of patients ages 18 and older. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise are not required to serve this population.
POSITION SUMMARY
Corporate litigation attorney will be acting as counsel of record, representing various healthcare facilities under our management. Must be confident and comfortable handling full case responsibility from intake, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, up to trial preparations. This is an in-house position, and may include some corporate/transactional work, but will focus primarily on our litigation needs. Reporting directly to senior corporate counsel, and executive management. This position may require working remotely and occasional travel.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>
Employment litigation defense is required, such as wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, wage and hour. Must have a working knowledge of employment laws, and experience with these cases.</li><li>
This will include conducting internal investigations with respect to active litigation, demand letters, and HR complaints.</li><li>
Business/commercial litigation is required, such as customer/vendor disputes. Mostly defense, some prosecution. Must know how to review underlying invoices, account statements, contracts.</li><li>
Must be autonomous, able to go from consultation with non-legal company reps, to research, to preparing and filing a complaint.</li><li>
Must be able to receive a demand letter and/or a compliant, and take on the necessary investigation and filing of responsive pleadings.</li><li>
Preparing correspondence and documents</li><li>
Filing, typing, and using computer software with emphasis on basic word processing and spreadsheet applications.</li><li>
Communicating with employees and management.</li><li>
Coordinating special projects as directed.</li><li>
Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their significance and plan response.</li><li>
File and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports.</li><li>
Compile data, and prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executives, committees and Boards of Directors.</li><li>
Conduct interviews with employees and management.</li><li>
Summarize depositions, testimony and interrogations.</li><li>
Attend relevant meetings and events.</li><li>
Draft legal documents such as contracts.</li><li>
All other duties as assigned</li></ul>
Requirements:

This position requires a California State Bar license. Must have at least 3-5 years of hands-on litigation experience. Must be admitted, or capable of admission, to all California Courts. Additional preferred experience in: actual trial, arbitration and mediation, labor commissioner, administrative law, healthcare/patient collections, malpractice, elder abuse, and negligence. Strong work ethic. Ability to prioritize and stay motivated.</div>

Corporate Litigation Attorney

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco

<div>Description: 
Since 1891, Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) has provided high-quality, community-based youth development services to youth in San Francisco. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. We impact the lives of Club members, primarily ages 6 to 18, by focusing on academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character, community engagement, and job readiness with earning potential. We are nationally recognized for the high-quality of our programs and comprehensive approach to serving youth. Whether you&rsquo;re joining our administrative team, a Clubhouse team, a school-based team, or our Camp Mendocino team, you&rsquo;ll be surrounded by enthusiastic, talented, and passionate colleagues who wake up every day ready to inspire young people to reach their full potential.
Position Purpose
Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, the Vice President of Legal Affairs will provide legal counsel for and on behalf of Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of San Francisco. Counsel senior management on legal handling of business transactions such as leases, contracts, MOUs, trusts &amp; estates, etc. Serve as point of contact for outside, pro bono legal counsel, working with President &amp; COO as needed; provide employment counsel as needed; promote public trust through compliance with internal policies, including policy updates and sign offs, and document retention; provide counsel, advice, and legal services to BGCSF staff on legal or regulatory aspects of the organization&rsquo;s operations and programs related to contractual obligations; and advise staff as requested to respond to inquiries; review contracts, leases, and MOUs and assist in negotiation as needed.
This position is part-time (24 hours per week), located at our John N. Callander Administrative Office in San Francisco. This position is benefits eligible.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Documents and Representation<ul><li>
Responsible for reviewing vendor contracts and sponsorship agreements.</li><li>
Review and assist in the drafting of general business contracts, such as MOUs, rental agreements, vendor contracts, property leases, marketing and sponsorship endorsements, and more; to reduce risk to the organization.</li><li>
Participate in structuring and negotiating complex transactions and set up procedures to reduce risk.</li><li>
Draft legal memoranda on a broad range of matters; draft legal instruments; draft correspondence to government agencies, regulatory bodies and other entities; draft Board resolutions, article and bylaw amendments, and minutes; review and draft pleadings and other litigation related documents; draft IRS filings and related correspondence; and assist in monitoring litigation and drafting legal and property reports for the Board.</li><li>
Prepare legal documents by researching, analyzing, drafting, negotiating, reviewing and filing these documents to ensure the organization&rsquo;s obligations therein are compatible with management&rsquo;s philosophy and policies and enforceable.</li><li>
Develop and review corporate governance and compliance procedures.</li></ul>
Compliance, Legal Research, and Current Law<ul><li>
Keep apprised of legal developments affecting the organization. Provide interpretations, counsel and advice by interpreting laws, regulations, court decisions, and rules affecting the work of the organization, the Board, corporate members, and management.</li><li>
Review reports of critical incidents, work with Marketing &amp; Communications to manage communications to maintain legal privilege, and provide general legal guidance to the organization.</li><li>
File all state requirements associated with the corporation.</li><li>
Provide oversight on record keeping.</li><li>
Conduct legal research on a wide variety of topics such as nonprofit law, employment, Internet, housing, fundraising, corporations, health law and unrelated business income tax and other tax issues.</li><li>
Manage insurance programs including notice of all potential claims.</li></ul>
Other<ul><li>
Select, retain, coordinate, manage and review the activities and billings of outside counsel.</li><li>
Participate in negotiations with third parties regarding contracts, acquisitions, proposals, new ventures and dispositions to ensure an advantageous company position in such arrangements within the confines of the organization&rsquo;s philosophy.</li><li>
Assist with other projects as required by the President or COO.</li><li>
Adhere to organizational policies and procedures as described in BGCSF&rsquo;s Employee Handbook, Ethics Policy and elsewhere.</li></ul>
Requirements: 
Skills/Knowledge Required<ul><li>
Juris doctor degree from an accredited school of law and an active membership in the CA Bar Association required. Thorough knowledge of general corporate law, contracts management, employment law and legal research.</li><li>
A minimum of six years of relevant experience in the practice of law, preferable general corporation law; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides knowledge of state and federal laws with particular attention to contract laws, legal research, the roles and authority of applicable regulatory agencies; thorough knowledge of judicial procedures and the methods of legal research; and considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of administration, organization, and supervision.</li><li>
Experience in research, legal writing and legal analysis and in computer-assisted legal research.</li><li>
Excellent commercial negotiation and drafting skills; excellent executive communications skills (both written and verbal); ability to effectively conduct business in person, by videoconference, and by telephone; ability to judge character, and make decisive, sound judgments; ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts and applicable laws, court and administrative decisions, and regulations, with strong ability to present such information clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, to legal and non-legal</li><li>
persons and groups.</li><li>
Budget management; cost/benefit analysis; facilitation/presentation skills; leadership; industry understanding; relationship building.</li><li>
Experience with Google Workplace and Microsoft Office.</li></ul>
Physical Requirements<ul><li>
Must be able to lift 15 lbs. (25lbs for direct services)</li><li>
Must be able to stand for at least 1 hour consecutively. (2 hours for direct services)</li><li>
Must be able to sit at a computer workstation for long periods of time.</li></ul>
Benefits<ul><li>
Comprehensive health benefits, including employer contribution</li><li>
401K pre-tax program and 7% employer contribution after one year of service</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>
Education assistance</li><li>
Pre-tax Transportation Savings Account</li><li>
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)</li><li>
Generous Paid Time Off program</li><li>
Paid Holidays</li><li>
Life &amp; Disability Insurance</li><li>
Professional development opportunities</li></ul>
Pay
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and BGCSF needs. At BGCSF, our decisions are based on other factors and dependant on circumstances for each position. Depending on the need and requirement of the position, an individual could be hired at or near the entry level, mid - level or top of the range for their role and compensation. As such, a reasonable estimate of the current range is $115k to $120k, annually.
Disclaimer
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. The organization has the discretion to relocate/reassign a person, as needed.</div>

VP Legal Affairs

Grammarly

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Counsel, Litigation and Employment- San Francisco- Hybrid</h3>

Grammarly offers a dynamic hybrid working model for this role. This flexible approach gives team members the best of both worlds: plenty of focus time along with in-person collaboration that helps foster trust, innovation, and a strong team culture.
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About Grammarly</h3>

Grammarly is the trusted AI assistant for communication and productivity, helping over 40 million people and 50,000 organizations do their best work. Companies like Atlassian, Databricks, and Zoom rely on Grammarly to brainstorm, compose, and enhance communication that moves work forward. Grammarly works where you work, integrating seamlessly with over 500,000 applications and websites. Founded in 2009, Grammarly is No. 7 on the Forbes Cloud 100, one of TIME&rsquo;s 100 Most Influential Companies, one of Fast Company&rsquo;s Most Innovative Companies in AI, and one of Inc.&rsquo;s Best Workplaces.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
The Opportunity</h3>

In this role, you will:
<ul>
<li>Manage a range of litigation and pre-litigation matters from start to finish, including setting and reviewing budgets, selecting and managing outside counsel, implementing litigation holds, advising on case strategy, and overseeing discovery and document production.</li>
<li>Represent Grammarly in regulatory inquiries, government investigations, and subpoenas, coordinating responses with internal and external stakeholders.</li>
<li>Provide proactive risk assessments and strategic counsel to internal teams on litigation trends and potential exposures.</li>
<li>Conduct or oversee internal investigations into alleged violations of company policies or workplace standards.</li>
<li>Maintain effective communication with insurance carriers and external partners to ensure timely and coordinated responses to claims.</li>
<li>Advise internal business clients on employment law matters in the U.S. and Canada, including hiring, performance management, accommodations, and terminations.</li>
<li>Monitor and interpret employment law developments across jurisdictions where Grammarly operates, ensuring policies and practices remain compliant and forward-looking.</li>
<li>Draft and review employment-related documentation, including offer letters, contractor and relocation agreements, and employment and benefits policies.</li>
<li>Partner with HR and other teams to design and implement training, guidance, and tools that promote compliance and support Grammarly&rsquo;s culture.</li>
<li>Collaborate cross-functionally to build scalable processes for dispute resolution, compliance, and documentation management.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications</h3>
<ul><li>Has 3 years of relevant experience in employment law and/or litigation (preferably both).</li>
<li>J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and current active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including top-notch litigation drafting skills.</li>
<li>Experience managing and resolving litigation matters.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Has a demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance, proactively manages tasks and priorities across multiple projects, analyzes and executes work efficiently, collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, and thrives in fast-paced, results-driven environments.</li>
<li>Embodies our EAGER values&mdash;is ethical, adaptable, gritty, empathetic, and remarkable.</li>
<li>Is inspired by our MOVE principles: move fast and learn faster; obsess about creating customer value; value impact over activity; and embrace healthy disagreement rooted in trust.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Compensation and Benefits</h3>

Grammarly offers all team members competitive pay along with a benefits package encompassing the following and more:
<ul>
<li>Excellent health care (including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, mental health, and fertility benefits)</li>
<li>Disability and life insurance options</li>
<li>401(k) and RRSP matching</li>
<li>Paid parental leave</li>
<li>20 days of paid time off per year, 12 days of paid holidays per year, two floating holidays per year, and flexible sick time</li>
<li>Generous stipends (including those for caregiving, pet care, wellness, your home office, and more)</li>
<li>Annual professional development budget and opportunities</li>
</ul>
Grammarly takes a market-based approach to compensation, which means base pay may vary depending on your location. Our US locations are categorized into two compensation zones based on proximity to our hub locations.
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United States:</h3>

Zone 1: $211,000 &ndash; $291,000/year (USD)

Zone 2: $190,000 &ndash; $262,000/year (USD)

Base pay may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The expected salary ranges for this position are outlined below by compensation zone and may be modified in the future.
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We encourage you to apply</h3>

At Grammarly, we value our differences, and we encourage all to apply. Grammarly is an equal-opportunity company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, disability, sexual identity, or age.

For more details about the personal data Grammarly collects during the recruitment process, for what purposes, and how you can address your rights, please see the Grammarly Data Privacy Notice for Candidates.</div>

Counsel, Litigation and Employment

Contrast Security

<div><div>At Contrast Security, we&rsquo;re redefining how organizations protect their software at the speed of modern development. With industry-leading Application Detection and Response (ADR), we give teams the power to detect, stop and fix real threats in real time. If you're passionate about building smarter, faster, more effective security, you&rsquo;ll fit right in.</div>
We&rsquo;re looking for sharp minds, fearless builders, and problem-solvers who thrive on turning complex challenges into innovative solutions.
Contrast Security is looking for a Legal Counsel who would become an invaluable member of the legal team and the company. This demanding role suits a dedicated individual, a talented self-learner with stellar attention to detail. In this role, you will handle various commercial agreements and support sales, procurement, partnerships, marketing, and other departments. You will be interfacing with people internationally. Flexibility with hours is essential. As this is likely a remote role, you must be self-motivated and comfortable working from home. To succeed, you must be able and willing to competently handle a large volume of work within short deadlines, and pro-actively contribute to the tasks of the legal department.
Responsibilities<ul><li><div>
Procurement: review (draft and amend) a wide range of contracts with vendors, contractors and service providers.</div></li><li><div>
Partnerships: Contrast Security partners with resellers, technology integrators, managed services providers, and other partners. You would be negotiating and developing agreements suitable for each of these relationships.</div></li><li><div>
Data Privacy: You should be familiar with global privacy issues and data privacy provisions and agreements (and have experience with the GDPR/CCPA).</div></li><li><div>
Negotiate NDAs and evaluation/trial agreements.</div></li><li><div>
Administration: Timely file orders/agreements in the appropriate repositories.</div></li><li><div>
Tackle new issues, identify what the issues are, and come up with business-minded solutions.</div></li></ul>
Qualifications<ul><li><div>
Experience in SaaS service offerings required.</div></li><li><div>
You must have at least three years of commercial contracts (ideally SaaS) experience gained in a law firm.</div></li><li><div>
Qualified to practice law in the jurisdiction in which you reside.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to distill complex concepts into clear contractual language</div></li><li><div>
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to work well in a dynamic, fast-changing environment that requires a high degree of multitasking with minimal supervision.</div></li><li><div>
Strong drafting and negotiation skills.</div></li><li><div>
Superb attention to detail.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to successfully manage competing priorities.</div></li><li><div>
Sound business judgment.</div></li></ul>
We're transforming the way the world secures software. If you're ready to make a real impact, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and grow alongside a team of passionate professionals, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us shape the future of application security.</div>

Legal Counsel

Cover Genius

<div><div>About the Company
Cover Genius is a Series E Insurtech that protects the global customers of the world&rsquo;s largest digital companies including Booking Holdings, owner of Priceline, Kayak and Booking.com, Intuit, Hopper, Skyscanner, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, Descartes ShipRush, Zip and SeatGeek. We&rsquo;re also available at Amazon, Flipkart, eBay, Wayfair and SE Asia&rsquo;s largest company, Shopee.
Our partners integrate with XCover, our award-winning insurance distribution platform, to embed protection for millions of customers worldwide each year. Our team and products have been recognized sed with dozens of awards including by the Financial Times who ranked Cover Genius as the #1 fastest growing company in APAC in 2020. Our diverse team across 20+ countries and many language groups commits itself to diverse cultural programs, in particular &ldquo;CG Gives&rdquo; which makes social entrepreneurs out of us all and funds development initiatives in global communities.
Our People are Bold, Authentic, Purposeful and Inspired
Our People are not Perfect, Traditional, Complacent or Cautious
About the Role
As a Product Counsel on our Legal Team, you will be a key advisor from ideation to launch and beyond for company products. To drive success in this role, you will have experience supporting product launches for a regulated global company. Regular collaboration with our product, technology, marketing, and insurance teams will be key in ensuring that our product development goals are achieved.
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Help us grow, globally scale, and continuously improve our product offerings</li><li>
Partner with product managers, engineers, and designers to identify and mitigate legal risks in product design, development, and go-to-market strategies</li><li>
Deliver clear, practical legal advice relating to regulatory, privacy, and consumer protection laws to our product, technology, insurance, and marketing teams across multiple jurisdictions</li><li>
Draft and review terms, disclaimers, and consumer policies (e.g., user terms, consent flows, data usage statements, in-product messaging), complying with international insurance distribution regulations, privacy laws and related rights, including recent AI, privacy and security reforms and proposed regulations</li><li>
Establish effective relationships with business partners and peers to understand their business drivers and strategic priorities and to improve legal awareness and enable proactive issue spotting</li><li>
Develop internal frameworks and playbooks for product/legal reviews to enable scalable legal guidance for fast-moving teams</li><li>
Monitor evolving legal and regulatory trends in insurtech, fintech, and digital platforms and translate them into actionable guidance for the product roadmap</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned by management</li></ul>
What you will bring:<ul><li>
J.D. and a license to practice law in the State of California</li><li>
6+ years of experience in-house or at a law firm</li><li>
Experience with global privacy and data security laws and regulations</li><li>
Experience supporting product launches</li><li>
Familiarity with insurance regulatory frameworks is preferred</li></ul>
What you will have:<ul><li>
A people person with excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>
Able to work in a fast paced workplace/company, complying with short internal SLAs</li><li>
Able to multitask and prioritize work</li></ul>
Why Cover Genius?
Cover Genius not only cares about being the best in our industry, we care about our team. We&rsquo;re a business that understands life can be fluid and so we flex to ensure we provide the environment to suit that. What does that mean?<ul><li>Flexible PTO. Taking time out is important for our teams to enjoy life and stay fresh.</li><li>Employee Stock Options - we want our people to share in our success, we reward them with ownership for their contribution in creating a world-class company.</li><li>Work with like-minded people who are passionate about both the work we're doing and giving back.</li></ul>
Our CG Gives programs enables us to all become philanthropists through our peer recognition and rewards system.<ul><li>Social Initiatives - pictures speak a thousand words!</li></ul>
Sound interesting? If you think you have the best composition of the above, send us your resume and let's chat!<ul><li>Cover Genius promotes diversity and inclusivity. We don't tolerate discrimination, demeaning treatment of anyone, or harassment due to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.</li></ul>
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that we may collect, store and process your personal data for recruitment purposes. To ensure a fair evaluation, we may use AI to assist in sorting applications, but all final decisions are made by our hiring team and no candidate dispositions are automated. We will keep your information on file for three years from the date of your application. For detailed information about how we handle your data and our use of AI, please review our full Privacy Policy.<ul><li>The cash compensation range for this role is $180,000- $220,000.</li></ul></div></div>

Product Counsel

DigitalOcean

<div><div>Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you'll find your place here. We value winning together&mdash;while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world.</div>
We are looking for a Sr. Product Counsel to join our Legal team. Reporting to the VP, Deputy General Counsel, you will play a critical role in developing, managing, and scaling DigitalOcean's global privacy and data protection program. You will ensure compliance with international, federal, and local regulations&mdash;including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PIPEDA, and other applicable privacy laws&mdash;while working closely with teams across the company to embed data protection practices into our operations and culture.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You'll Do:</h2>
<ul><li>Advise product, engineering, and business teams on a range of legal issues related to product development.</li>
<li>Design and implement strategies for compliance with global legal and regulatory requirements and respond to emerging legal challenges.</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with commercial counsel working on agreements with partners and customers.</li>
<li>Partner with cross-functional teams, including marketing, financial, security, and other functions in support of product release activities.</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">What You'll Add to DigitalOcean:</h2>
<ul><li>Credentialed: JD or equivalent degree.</li>
<li>Expertise in product counseling: 7-10 years of attorney level experience, with a mix of in-house and law firm.</li>
<li>Strong legal acumen: Relevant experience in product counsel, privacy, AI, and intellectual property matters.</li>
<li>Preferred experience: Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status) in the state where the position is located.</li>
<li>Proven client management skills: Experience providing pragmatic advice to business teams on intellectual property issues, privacy matters, and other complex legal issues involving AI products.</li>
<li>Organizational strength: Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects under tight deadlines.</li>
<li>Cross-functional communication: Collaborative, with initiative and willingness to work cross functionally.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Compensation Range:</h2>
<ul><li>$192,000 - $240,000</li>
</ul>
<ul><li>This is a hybrid role at our headquarters in Broomfield, Colorado or remote role from the San Francisco areas.</li></ul>

#LI-Hybrid<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Why You'll Like Working for DigitalOcean</h2>
<ul><li>We innovate with purpose. You'll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions.</li>
<li>We prioritize career development. At DO, you'll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and development.</li>
<li>We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations and preferences.</li>
<li>We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.</li>
<li>DigitalOcean is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.</li></ul></div></div>

Sr. Product Counsel

OpenAI

Careers
 
Legal Program Manager - OCM & Spend
 
Legal - San Francisco
 
About the Role
 
OpenAI is seeking an experienced Legal Program Manager to be an operational leader as part of our growing Legal Operations team. Reporting to the Head of Legal Operations, you will have the greenfield opportunity to design, build, and scale the operational infrastructure that will enable the legal department to support the company's growth. In this foundational role, your initial and primary focus will be on creating a world-class outside counsel management (OCM) program and instilling rigorous financial discipline across all legal spend. You will be a strategic partner to the Finance team and a key leader in transforming the Legal department into a highly efficient, data-driven, and value-oriented business partner.
 
This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.
 
In this role, you will: 
Outside Counsel & Vendor Management (OCM): 
Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive outside counsel management program, including strategic sourcing, selection, performance evaluation, and consolidation.
 
Design and deploy sophisticated pricing models and alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) to drive cost predictability and maximize value from our law firm partners. Develop firm panels and implement an RFP process for lower risk, repeatable work.
 
Establish, maintain, and systematically enforce outside counsel billing guidelines and standardize firm engagement/onboarding processes.
 
Financial Management & Planning: 
Own the legal department's P&L and implement legal budget QBRs; you will be responsible for all budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and financial reporting in close partnership with the Finance team and Legal budget owners
 
Analyze legal spend data to identify key trends, drivers, and opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
 
Develop and manage matter-level budgeting processes to ensure financial discipline.
 
Legal Technology & Systems: 
Lead the management and enhancement of existing OCM and matter management systems to ensure critical matter data is synced across Legal.
 
Manage Legal’s current intake/ticketing solution broadly servicing the company wide inquiries; identify opportunities for automation and implement.
 
Co-develop the long-term technology roadmap for the legal department, including legal team process transformation and adoption of internal tools
 
Process Optimization & Analytics: 
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and build dashboards to provide leadership with actionable insights into legal operations and spend.
 
Standardize and streamline core legal workflows to improve efficiency and service delivery to the business; develop integrations to ensure data consistency
 
You’ll enjoy this role if you: 
A minimum of 15+ years of experience in legal operations, with a demonstrated track record of building and scaling the function in a high-growth technology environment.
 
Deep, hands-on expertise in managing multi-million dollar legal budgets and developing sophisticated outside counsel management programs from the ground up.
 
Proven success in negotiating aggressive fee arrangements (AFAs) and driving significant, quantifiable cost savings without sacrificing quality.
 
Strong technical acumen with experience leading the end-to-end implementation of core legal systems (e.g., e-billing, CLM, matter management).
 
An ownership mentality and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment; you are a strategic thinker who can also execute with a high degree of precision.
 
Exceptional communication and project management skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across Legal, Finance, IT, and executive leadership.
 
A Bachelor's degree is required; a JD or MBA is strongly preferred.
 
About OpenAI
 
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.
 
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
 
For additional information, please see
 
OpenAI’s Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
 
.
 
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