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Monex USA

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  Since 1999, Monex USA has provided corporate clients with the best foreign exchange (FX) and international payment solutions in the industry. Monex USA guides thousands of clients, from a broad spectrum of industry sectors, through the intricacies of the currency markets. Our unique market insight is widely recognized in main-line business media such as The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Bloomberg, and CNBC.
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 provides legal guidance to Monex USA. Their primary duties include structuring solutions for disputes, providing support in legal issues and reviewing legal materials and contracts. This position reports to the Chief Operations Officer.
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   Manage Legal team.
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   Assist executives in implementing the company&rsquo;s visions, plans and strategies as a whole.
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   Maintain the company&rsquo;s legal files, ensuring that the working practices are in accordance with its policies and regulations.
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   Ensure that a full clear audit trail is available and accessible for management information.
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   Exercise sound, accurate, and objective judgment at all times, acting with integrity and in the best interests of the company.
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   Review, negotiate, draft and advise on the terms and conditions of a diverse range of contracts and agreements to ensure that they do not expose the business or subsidiaries to unreasonable risk, comply with current legislation, are appropriate for the business status, and follow the business policies, procedures and the applicable country&rsquo;s regulations.
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   Meet with employees at all levels across the businesses and clients to gather information and explain legal risk in a clear and succinct manner, in terms that can be understood by non-legal colleagues at any level within the business or its subsidiaries to ensure that contracts and agreements are understood, and risks are mitigated.
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   Maintain legal files to ensure a full clear audit trail is available and ensuring accessibility for management information.
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   Undertake their own research to keep up to date with all relevant international legal and compliance developments affecting the business and its subsidiaries.
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   Meet strict deadlines.
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   Provide training and guidance to staff on legal compliance and best practices related to international operations.
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   Prepare legal summaries and reports for management and the Board of Directors.
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   Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
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   5+ years of experience in international law, with a focus on foreign exchange, trade, or financial services.
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   Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks governing international trade and foreign exchange transactions.
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   Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
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   Practical international legal experience.
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   Sound knowledge of international and contract law.
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   Knowledge of current Data Protection law.
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   Ability to work independently and also but as part of a team.
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   Excellent negotiating and drafting skills.
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   Ability to communicate (clearly and succinctly) legal issues and risks in terms that non-legal colleagues at all levels across the business with varying levels of experience can understand.
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   Ability to break down and understand complex issues using a logical and methodical approach.
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   Ability to &lsquo;think outside the box&rsquo; to deliver innovative, pragmatic solutions to legal and commercial problems.
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   Strong interpersonal skills and experience of effective business communications.
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   Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
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Corporate Counsel

United States Steel

<div>Rare in-house counsel opportunity with the iconic U. S. Steel for experienced international trade and customs attorney seeking new challenges and professional development in a dynamic interdisciplinary work environment. Counsel will be responsible for advising, representing, and managing U. S. Steel on all international trade law and policy issues, matters, and risks, including customs compliance and enforcement&mdash;with a particular focus on U. S. Steel&rsquo;s customs and tariff-related matters.<br>
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Assist the Associate General Counsel &ndash; International Trade and Customs Compliance in leading U. S. Steel&rsquo;s trade action, budgets, governance, strategy and internal and external communications</li><li>
Lead key aspects of U. S. Steel&rsquo;s customs compliance in the United States, Canada, and Mexico</li><li>
Serve as subject matter expert on U.S. trade and customs law and policy, with particular expertise in U.S. customs compliance, classification, and enforcement</li><li>
Brief and advise U. S. Steel officials on trade and customs law and policy matters, issues, and risks</li><li>
Represent U. S. Steel&rsquo;s interests and positions before the federal government regarding trade and customs law and policy issues</li><li>
Proactively anticipate issues and provide internal clients timely and concise value-added counsel</li><li>
Serve as Vice Chair of U. S. Steel&rsquo;s Trade Committee for trade action strategy, budgets and briefing Company leadership on trade action</li><li>
Advise U. S. Steel&rsquo;s commercial, procurement, logistics, and raw materials teams on customs compliance and import tariffs, duties, and fees, including compliance with U.S., Canadian, and Mexican customs laws (including managing local counsel)</li><li>
Assist the management of strategy, substance, and budgets of outside counsel and advisors on trade and customs law and policy matter</li><li>
Serve as a liaison on trade matters amongst and between outside counsel, U. S. Steel&rsquo;s business, operational, and executive personnel, the U.S. government and industry (competitors, trade associations, labor, customers, and suppliers)</li><li>
Prepare internal and external documents (memos, presentations, public comments, confidential white papers) on trade and customs matters and issues</li><li>
Review and evaluate U. S. Steel&rsquo;s trade action and customs compliance, including review and evaluation of proposed cases, strategy development, submissions and budgets</li><li>
Maintain multiple trade action data, trackers, and matrices</li><li>
Stay current with developments, best practices and benchmarks in international trade and customs law and policy and assist internal clients implement policies and procedures in response thereto</li></ul><b>
Substantive Areas of Law:</b><ul><li>
Antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD)</li><li>
New case assessments, petitions, original investigations, reviews, and appeals thereof, before the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Court of International Trade, and/or U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit</li><li>
Lead Company&rsquo;s questionnaire responses for ITC proceedings</li><li>
AD/CVD enforcement, including anti-circumvention proceedings before DOC and duty evasion before U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)</li><li>
Customs compliance, classification, and enforcement issues</li><li>
U.S. customs, duties, tariffs and import compliance</li><li>
U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) compliance, including certifications, rules of origin, labor value content, melt and pour requirements, etc.</li><li>
Canadian customs, retaliatory surtax, remission, drawback, etc.</li><li>
Mexican customs, Alternative Scheme, export certifications, etc.</li><li>
Section 232, International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and other national security laws related to imports, customs, and trade</li><li>
Section 232 defense, enforcement, negotiations/alternative measures, derivative product inclusion process, litigation, etc.</li><li>
IEEPA announcements and updates, negotiations, litigation, etc.</li><li>
Section 301 and other import-related laws, regulations, and policies</li><li>
Trade negotiations, policy, and government affairs, particularly before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and DOC</li><li>
World Trade Organization disputes and issues</li></ul><b>
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Juris doctor and admitted to the bar in the District of Columbia, or with the ability to transfer into the bar in the District of Columbia. Must be a United States citizen.</li><li>
A minimum of 7 to 10 years of concentrated experience that demonstrate an advanced knowledge and applied understanding of international trade law and policy and customs compliance, especially in the customs-specific areas noted above in &ldquo;Substantive Areas of Law&rdquo;</li><li>
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point, MS Teams, and Adobe</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, handle multiple conflicting priorities while managing a substantial workload and client expectations</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to identify key issues and matters that need to be briefed or raised to the Associate General Counsel &ndash; International Trade and Customs Compliance</li><li>
Ability to think strategically, pay close attention to detail, and creatively solve problems.</li><li>
Experience in researching, organizing, and writing concise communications and presentations</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization and externally</li><li>
Exceptional interpersonal skills such as:<ul><li>
the ability to effectively interact and build cooperative relationships with all levels and groups of U. S. Steel, outside counsel, government officials, and industry allies; and</li><li>
the ability to act as an authoritative spokesperson and advocate on behalf of U. S. Steel on trade issues</li></ul></li><li>
Provide practical, strategic, and creative advice and counsel to business partners on day-to-day matters and legal problems of a difficult and complex nature that have a broad impact on the business</li></ul><b>
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Law firm, in-house, or U.S. federal government experience, particularly related to CBP, DOC, ITC, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and/or U.S. Court of International Trade</li><li>
Demonstrated experience working with outside counsel, including managing project budgets</li><li>
Demonstrated experience and familiarity with trade and customs data and databases (e.g., Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis database, U.S. International Trade Commission&rsquo;s dataweb, and other proprietary customs databases)</li><li>
Licensed U.S. Customs Broker</li><li>
Demonstrated experience working with/for trade associations and industry coalitions</li><li>
Familiarity with basic accounting, business, economics, government affairs, and/or steel industry/markets</li><li>
Familiarity and/or interest in using artificial intelligence to perform certain parts of Key Responsibilities</li></ul><b>
WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</b><ul><li>
Work may be remote day-to-day, but must be able to be in U. S. Steel&rsquo;s Washington, DC office and attend meetings in DC as needed (frequently several days a week)</li><li>
Occasional travel (approximately 10%), typically domestic, but some international travel could be required</li><li>
Work hours may exceed 40 plus hours per week, and this position will need to be accessible as needed during non-work hours</li></ul><b>
BENEFITS AND PERKS:</b><ul><li>
Work may be remote day-to-day, but must be able to be in U. S. Steel&rsquo;s Washington, DC office and attend meetings in DC as needed (frequently several days a week)</li><li>
Retirement Contributions</li><li>
Comprehensive and Inclusive Health Insurance Benefits</li><li>
Wellness Incentives</li><li>
Generous Time Away Programs, including Parental Leave</li><li>
Highly Engaged Employee Resource Groups</li><li>
Community Involvement Opportunities</li></ul><b>
Salary Midpoint:</b> $210,000 to $224,000/yr. This base salary range is a good faith estimate. Based on candidate skills/experience the final offer may be lower/higher.</div>

Senior Corporate Counsel - International Trade and Customs Compliance

Public Citizen

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 Public Citizen is looking for an experienced General Counsel to serve as lead in-house counsel in its Washington, DC, office.
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 Founded in 1971, Public Citizen is a nonprofit consumer-advocacy organization that advocates before all three branches of the federal government to advance the interests of consumers, workers, and the public generally. We conduct public education campaigns, run coalitions, handle litigation, and do research and advocacy on issues concerning consumer protection, access to justice, healthcare, worker health and safety, budget, tech policy including AI, and climate and energy.
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 Public Citizen is composed of Public Citizen Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) research and educational organization, and Public Citizen, Inc., a 501(c)(4) organization with members in all 50 states. Public Citizen&rsquo;s work is described in detail on its website, www.citizen.org.
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 The General Counsel, working with a part-time deputy general counsel, oversees all aspects of legal compliance. The General Counsel reports to Public Citizen&rsquo;s Co-Presidents and advises all of its internal managers.
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   Drafting and reviewing contracts
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   Performing &ldquo;libel review&rdquo; of reports, press releases, and other materials before publication
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   Providing legal and strategic advice to help staff structure new projects
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   Responding to litigation threats and third-party discovery requests, retaining and working with outside counsel where appropriate.
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   Providing legal advice and consultation for the human resources department, particularly with respect to employment-related matters
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   Providing legal advice and consultation for the administration and accounting departments, particularly with respect to landlord/tenant matters
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   Managing deputy general counsel
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   J.D. and a minimum of 10 years&rsquo; legal experience. Admitted to practice law in Washington, DC, or eligible to waive in
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   Experience in 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofit law
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   Management experience preferred
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   Ability to work quickly, to prioritize tasks, and to balance numerous responsibilities, while maintaining attention to details
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General Counsel

Human Rights Watch

<div><p><b>FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY</b><br>
<b>DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL</b><br>
<b>General Counsel's Office</b><br>
<b>Multiple Office Locations Considered (United States)</b><br>
<b>Application Deadline: October 19, 2025</b></p>
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking an attorney for a new position in the Office of the General Counsel. This position offers a rare entr&eacute;e into a non-profit leader in the global human rights movement, known for its fearless and accurate reporting and global advocacy to end abuses. The right candidate will engage in almost every aspect of legal management of the organization and will be centrally placed to guide and protect its work and success.</p>
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The General Counsel's Office at HRW is responsible for legal oversight of the organization's policies, compliance, risk management, and governance, as well as a wide range of corporate matters including media law, intellectual property, U.S. and foreign operations, tax, insurance and contract review, worldwide litigation and international and domestic employment matters including labor relations. The Deputy General Counsel will assist the General Counsel across all areas of work, as part of a legal team consisting of 3 attorney's reporting directly to the General Counsel and a diverse and collegial staff on a variety of projects.</p>
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HRW is dedicated to taking on human rights abuses around the world; accordingly, its legal team must be able to provide sound legal and compliance advice to colleagues around the world, including many of whom operate in high-risk and stressful conditions. The focus of this position is legal compliance, intellectual property matters, including trademark and copyright issues, licensing issues, provide guidance on fair use and oversee IP rights in contracts, publications and collaborations. In addition, this role will focus on compliance with international laws related to our international partnerships, international litigation matters and other issues related to programmatic work.</p>
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This position will be based in the United States, with a preference for New York, NY or Washington D.C. but other locations that HRW has an office will also be considered, and will report to the General Counsel, based in Washington D.C. This is a hybrid role where successful candidate may need to be in office up to 2 times a week.</p>
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<ul><li>Lead HRW's compliance efforts with intellectual property matters throughout the organization, including trademark, copyright issues, licensing issues, and negotiating contracts and partnership agreements;</li></ul>
<ul><li>Field requests from staff to identify potential conflicts of interest and provide critical analysis on related internal policies and procedures;</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provide legal counsel and guidance to various departments in the organization in areas such as employment law, tax and charity law, and establishment of branch offices and charitable affiliates;</li></ul>
<ul><li>Review, draft, negotiate and approve contracts and licenses, leases, registrations, and other legal documents as required;</li></ul>
<ul><li>Manage and defend litigation where necessary;</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provide proactive advice and research into legal risks and opportunities that can arise in relation to the work of a prominent international human rights advocacy organization;</li></ul>
<ul><li>Create manuals and guidance materials to assist different parts of the organization with legal matters and helps train various staff in legal management and compliance issues as needed;</li></ul>
<ul><li>Have general knowledge of non-profit grant compliance and be able to identify key issues related to grant agreements and compliance obligations; and</li></ul>
<ul><li>Undertake special projects and other duties as needed.</li></ul>
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<p><b>Qualifications:</b></p>
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Education: </b>A J.D. is required, or equivalent LL.M degree from a U.S. law school if law degree was acquired outside of the U.S. Current admission in good standing is required in at least one U.S. State Bar.</p>
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Experience: </b>A minimum of 10 years of work experience as a lawyer in relevant areas is required, with a strong preference for in-house experience. Experience with an international law firm and/or as corporate counsel for a multi-national organization is a plus. Experience with intellectual property matters is a plus.</p>
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Related Skills and Knowledge:</b></p>
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<ul><li>Ability to work to the highest legal standards of practice in a high-risk and fast-paced work environment and tackle both standard and novel legal matters that arise during worldwide NGO operations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to partner with clients that include our talented, multi-national and diverse staff and global board.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Proven skills in problem-solving and policy implementation are necessary, pairing sound legal judgment with imaginative thinking to help staff achieve our mission while mitigating risk.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Demonstrated capacity to lead projects and carry them to completion.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Intellectual curiosity, eagerness to take on new responsibilities, and ability to master new topics as needed.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Significant experience working with (and potentially recruiting) outside counsel in the US and in other countries.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Self-motivation, excellent organizational skills, meticulousness, and ability to work well under pressure and work effectively towards deadlines.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Outstanding oral and written communication skills in English are required; proficiency in other languages is a plus.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Interest in human rights or related areas of law, familiarity with employment law and investigations, and background in non-profit or foundation law are each desirable.</li></ul>
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<p><b>Salary and Benefits:</b><b><i> </i></b>HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits. HRW offers a relocation assistance package and will assist employees in obtaining necessary work authorization where we have the ability to do so if required; citizens of all nationalities are encouraged to apply. The salary range for this position is USD 150,000 &ndash; 165,000.</p>
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How to Apply:</b><b><i> </i></b>Please apply immediately or by <b>October 19, 2025 </b>by visiting our online job portal at careers.hrw.org and attaching a cover letter and resume. No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</p>
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If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, or if you require a disability-related accommodation to submit your application, please email recruitment@hrw.org. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered.</p>
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Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse.</b><b> </b><b>We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Human Rights Watch does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide span of socio-economic backgrounds and perspectives on the world. Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer.</b></p>
<p><b>
Human Rights Watch </b>is an international human rights research and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of governments and international institutions.</p></div>

Deputy General Counsel

World Bank

<div><p><b>Deputy General Counsel, Finance</b></p>
<div><div><div><div><b>Job #:</b></div> <div>req34460</div>
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<div><div><b>Organization:</b></div> <div>World Bank</div>
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<div><div><b>Sector:</b></div> <div>Legal</div>
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<div><div><b>Grade:</b></div> <div>GI</div>
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<div><div><b>Term Duration:</b></div><div> 4 years 0 months</div></div><br>
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<div><b>Recruitment Type:</b></div> <div>International Recruitment</div>
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<div><div><b>Location:</b></div> <div>Washington, DC,United States</div>
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<div><div><b>Required Language(s):</b></div> <div>English</div>
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<div><div><b>Preferred Language(s):</b></div> <div>Spanish, French</div>
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<div><div><b>Closing Date:</b></div> <div>10/17/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC</div>
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</div></div><p><b>Description</b></p><p></p><p>
The World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the world&rsquo;s largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. It uses financial resources and extensive experience to help our client countries to reduce poverty, increase economic growth, and improve quality of life. To ensure that countries can access the best global expertise and help generate cutting-edge knowledge, the World Bank Group is constantly seeking to improve the way it works. Key priorities include delivering measurable results, promoting openness and transparency in development, and improving access to development information and data. In the context of the World Bank's broad development agenda, the Legal Vice Presidency (LEG), under the Senior Vice President and Group General Counsel (SVP and GGC), is responsible for providing legal advice and support to internal and external Bank clients on operational, advisory, financial, administration, and institutional matters. It also helps to ensure that all World Bank activities comply with the Institution&rsquo;s Articles of Agreement, policies and procedures. Organizationally, the Legal Vice Presidency includes geographically based regional Operational Practice Groups devoted to the legal and policy aspects of the World Bank's lending operations, and Corporate Practice Groups, which provide advice on corporate finance, development finance, administrative and institutional matters across the WBG. Legal Vice Presidency Website.</p>
<p>The Deputy General Counsel (DGC) &ndash; Finance. The DGC Finance oversees the Corporate Finance Practice Group (LEGFI), which provides legal support for market-facing capital markets and asset management activities, and the Development Finance Practice Group (LEGDF), which provides legal support for IDA and trust fund donor-facing financial and policy negotiations. The DGC Finance is the WBG legal focal point and counterpart to the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, and the Treasury, Chief Risk Officer, Finance and Accounting, and Development Finance Vice Presidencies. In this WBG-wide role, the DGC Finance will also collaborate closely with IFC Management and MIGA Management for coordination, lessons learned, and consistency of legal strategies and approaches in cross-cutting finance matters.</p>
<p>The DGC Finance will report directly to the SVP and GGC and will serve as a core member of the Legal Management Team.
</p><p><b>Duties &amp; accountabilities:</b></p>
<p><b>Solutions and Results for Clients:</b> The DGC provides seasoned legal advice to officials of the Bank across a broad spectrum of legal issues in the area of finance, often involving questions of first impression. The DGC must be able to work independently and confidentially to analyze the most complex legal and financial issues, and to provide prompt, mature, credible, and reliable advice to Bank officials, including the Bank&rsquo;s most senior officials, as well as to Board Officials. The DGC must bring demonstrated judgment and ability to balance legal as well as organizational interests so as to enable the Bank to achieve desired outcomes, while mitigating, minimizing, or eliminating legal risk. In particular, the DGC must be able to understand and balance both financial and development objectives, and to assist finance and other teams to structure new initiatives and transactions to obtain optimal, risk-adjusted outcomes.</p>
<p><b>Board Committees:</b> Under the supervision of the SVP and GGC, the DGC will act as counsel to the Audit and Budget Committees of the Board. In the exercise of these functions, the DGC must demonstrate strong analytical ability, thorough understanding of the Bank&rsquo;s institutional framework, and a keen appreciation for the balance between Management and Board responsibilities. The DGC must also provide ad hoc legal advice to individual Board Officials, and to the Board on any issues that may come before it, as and when they arise, in a reliable and professional manner.</p>
<p><b>Management Committees: </b>The DGC will serve as the representative of the SVP and GGC on the Finance and Risk Committee. The DGC will also serve as LEG&rsquo;s representative on the New Business Committee, Disclosure Committee, and Credit Risk Committee. In these engagements, the DGC will advise senior management on the legal issues involved in new financial initiatives and transactions under consideration. The DGC must be able to explain the financial implications of complex legal arrangements to managers at different levels to ensure that decisions are well-informed and based on a clear understanding of potential risks and rewards.
</p><p><b>Key Transactional Responsibilities:
</b></p><p>The DGC will organize, manage, and mentor staff in LEGFI and LEGDF in the following core areas:</p>
<ul><li>Capital Markets: negotiate offering documents and handle all other legal aspects of bond issuance for IBRD and IDA ($83.3 billion in FY26, via 370 individual transactions), as well as for IFFIm and CCMM; manage relationships with external counsel for underwriters and lead the due diligence process for individual benchmark transactions and the production of annual IBRD and IDA Information Statements for investors; provide expert guidance on legal and governance issues in discussions with credit rating agencies and investors; negotiate related risk management and asset-liability hedging transactions.
</li></ul><ul><li>IDA Resource Mobilization and Implementation: provide expert advice on legal, governance, and policy issues in connection with the triennial negotiations of IDA replenishments (most recent IDA21 replenishment of up to $100 billion), and work with cross-cutting finance and operational teams on IDA financial policies, balance sheet optimization, and other IDA innovations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Asset Management: handle all negotiations for investments by the WBG pension and benefit plans (over $40 billion in assets), as invested in a broadly diversified strategic asset allocation including private equity, real estate, venture capital, and hedge funds; handle negotiations and legal aspects of liquidity investments by IBRD, IDA, and trust funds (including IFC and MIGA trust funds), as well as client funds managed by the World Bank Treasury (cumulatively, over $200 billion in assets under management).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Trust Funds and Financial Intermediary Funds: provide legal, policy, and governance advice in connection with structuring and negotiation of new trust funds and FIFs, and provide continuing advice to legal, finance, and operational colleagues on implementation issues.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Innovative Finance: assist in the structuring and negotiation of new, innovative financing initiatives that are market facing and/or using market-based methods, working on a cross-cutting basis with colleagues in finance, operations, and other institutions (both public and private), with particular attention to private capital mobilization and originate-to-distribute initiatives.
</li></ul><ul><li>Financial Products and Services: provide seasoned advice to Treasury, CRO, WFA, DFI, and LEG colleagues in connection with existing and new financial products and services for IBRD and IDA clients, including general terms and conditions embedded in loan products, customization of existing products, and development of new stand-alone products and services.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Financial Reporting: advise on disclosure issues in connection with the financial reporting of IBRD and IDA and interact regularly with the external auditors on matters of governance, financial reporting, and regulatory issues; ensure that prospectuses and financial reporting of IBRD and IDA meet all appropriate legal standards, in recognition that both IBRD and IDA are subject to prospectus liability in connection with bond issuance.
</li></ul><ul><li>WBG Coordination: the DGC will actively engage with legal teams at IFC and MIGA on common issues and provide legal and governance advice to enable optimal use of WBG financial capacity.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Miscellaneous: other key responsibilities handled by the DGC include advice on IBRD capital and financial capacity issues (including hybrid capital, portfolio and other guarantees, and enhanced callable capital), legal and governance technical assistance for external clients provided under the Treasury&rsquo;s Reserves Advisory and Management Partnership, and guidance on legal aspects of Preferred Creditor Status and debt issues.</li></ul>
<p><b>People Talent Management</b></p>
<ul><li>Model exemplary WBG leadership values and managerial behavior and reinforce these qualities in the management team and staff</li></ul>
<ul><li>Contribute to and implement and monitor compliance with talent management, diversity, and inclusion plans</li></ul>
<ul><li>Drive and encourage technical excellence by creating an environment of learning and innovation that attracts and develops the best talent reflective of the diversity of our clients</li></ul>
<ul><li>Coordinate and support the legal management team in developing and implementing appropriate strategies for global staffing, deployment, staff learning and development as well as career progression and talent and performance management</li></ul>
<p><b>Knowledge Management</b></p>
<ul><li>Engage with Chief Counsels, other DGCs and IFC and MIGA Management and staff to foster an atmosphere of continued knowledge generation and learning.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure timely flow, capture, codification and dissemination of knowledge and expertise so that clients receive the highest quality support and knowledge.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Support the coordination of innovative and cross-cutting research, as well as the dissemination of technical and experiential knowledge and learning.</li></ul>
<p><b>Resource Management</b></p>
<ul><li>Manage the budget allocated for the finance units (LEGFI and LEGDF).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure Legal Management accountability for delivering the agreed-upon work program through cost-effective use of resources (human and budget) within the agreed parameters and in compliance with internal WBG fiduciary and safeguard controls and policies and ensures timely delivery and overall quality of outputs.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure implementation of the risk management framework for legal.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Selection Criteria</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Professional qualifications must include J.D., LL.M, SJD, or the equivalent.</li></ul>
<ul><li>At least 15 years of relevant post-qualification legal experience.
</li></ul><ul><li>Expertise and in-depth historical knowledge of World Bank Group.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strong understanding of the governance structure, business models, and financial reporting of IBRD and IDA, and the ability to explain relevant issues to underwriters counsel, dealers, and other stakeholders.
</li></ul><ul><li>Proven ability to provide leadership on a wide variety of Bank financial matters combined with a record of intellectual leadership and accomplishments that demonstrate an ability to provide senior management, internal and external clients with technically excellent, innovative, timely and practical advice and solutions to meet the needs of the Bank&rsquo;s strategic priorities and particular transactions, and to resolve highly complex legal issues.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Exceptional leadership skills, including leading transformative change, and highly developed coaching, mentoring and advisory skills, as well as the ability to ensure effective transfer of knowledge and experience across a large, diverse, and complex organization.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Proven track record of building and managing teams, achieving a mutually supportive, team-oriented mindset across a large unit or units, and creating an enabling work environment that delivers results.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Proven ability to effectively work with colleagues and integrate the work of multiple business units covering diverse activities.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Receptivity to feedback and constructive criticism; outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English is required.</li><li>Spanish and French are preferred languages.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Has the ability to create a thoughtful strategy for generating consensus both inside and outside the Bank on divisive legal issues; remains diplomatic throughout negotiations. Recognizes that there are times when negotiation calls for an approach that is both principled yet flexible. Reaches out to colleagues and others to test strategy. Is seen as trustworthy by all those involved. Is able to lead complex negotiations. all policies and procedures and will enforce consequences if there is non-compliance.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Mentoring and coaching. Able to hold peer review sessions with colleagues from across the organization and across regions. Acts and is seen as a sounding board or advisor for problem solving and general idea generation. Provides others with relevant on-the-job training and development opportunities. Ability to effectively mentor more junior staff in all the areas of the unit&rsquo;s work, to empower them to work independently and to think creatively about the problems facing the organization, and to prepare them to take on increasingly large and significant responsibilities.</li></ul><p>
WBG Managerial Competencies</p><p></p><p><b>
WBG Culture Attributes:</b></p><p>
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.<br>
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
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3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.</p><p>
World Bank Group Core Competencies</p><p><i>
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.</i></p><p><i>
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.</i></p><p><i>
Learn more about working at the </i><i>World Bank</i><i> and </i><i>IFC</i><i>, including our values and inspiring stories.</i></p></div>

Deputy General Counsel, Finance

SpaceX

<div><div><p>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.</p></div><p><b>
COMMERCIAL COUNSEL, LAUNCH AND STARLINK</b></p>
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SpaceX has revolutionized space launch with reusable launch vehicles that dramatically reduce the cost of accessing space. Starship, the most powerful launch system ever developed, will enable humans to become a multiplanetary species. Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation, is delivering low-latency broadband internet worldwide.</p>
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As a Commercial Counsel, you will provide solutions-based counseling to multiple businesses on a wide variety of complex legal and business issues in the United States and internationally.</p>
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RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></p>
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<li>Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of commercial contracts, including launch services agreements, human spaceflight services agreements, and agreements related to the delivery of connectivity for partners in the enterprise, retail, resale, aviation, maritime and backhaul verticals</li>
<li>Negotiate and review contracts with U.S. and foreign government entities related to launch services and human spaceflight services</li>
<li>Identify and mitigate legal risk by implementing appropriate processes, trainings, and controls for sales and customer support teams</li>
<li>Provide legal analysis of applicable laws, regulations and industry guidance</li>
<li>Provide legal counseling throughout all stages of the product lifecycle, including product development, product launches, updates, changes, and end-of-life</li>
<li>Manage online terms of service for various product lines</li>
<li>Support continuous improvements of forms, policies, and processes to help streamline and simplify deals and product/service terms</li>
<li>Work cross functionally with business teams across the company to analyze legal risks, devise creative solutions, and develop strong, trusted advisor relationships</li>
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<p><b>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p>
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<li>JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school</li>
<li>4+ years of experience as a lawyer supporting commercial transactions</li>
</ul>
<p><b>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</b></p>
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<li>Superlative Academic Credentials</li>
<li>Experience at a well-regarded law firm</li>
<li>Experience as an in-house lawyer ideally within the tech industry</li>
<li>Experience managing legal issues for a high-growth multinational company</li>
<li>Experience with US government contracts and/or contracting with non-US government entities.</li>
<li>Experience providing legal advice related to commercial technology transactions, ideally internationally and ideally with Fortune 1000 companies</li>
<li>Experience building and maintaining relationships with clients based in various geographies and comfortable advising all levels of management</li>
<li>Knowledge of consumer protection and regulatory issues</li>
<li>The ideal candidate is comfortable with and responsive to rapid developments and changes in direction as well as working with technologies and products and in practice areas without much precedence</li>
<li>Diligent and proactive, you have demonstrated excellent legal and business judgment, technical acumen, communication skills, and strategic thinking, along with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally</li>
</ul>
<p><b>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State</li>
<li>This position is based in Washington, DC and requires being onsite - remote work not considered</li>
<li>Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed</li>
</ul><div><p><b>
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. &sect; 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. &sect; 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.</li>
</ul>
<p>SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</p>
<p>
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com<i>.</i></p></div></div>

Commercial Counsel, Launch and Starlink

Campaign Legal Center

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  Central to the mission of Campaign Legal Center (&ldquo;CLC&rdquo;) is the protection of the right to a government free from both the reality and appearance of improper influence and corruption. To this end, CLC engages with federal, state, and local governments to expose unethical conduct. CLC works to ensure vigorous and fair enforcement of ethics laws, regulations, and policies, with the aim of holding candidates and officeholders accountable for compliance with these legal authorities.
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  Reporting to the Ethics Director, the Legal Counsel works on both proactive and responsive actions consistent with mission of CLC&rsquo;s ethics program, including conducting legal and factual research, ethics investigations, drafting complaints, rulemaking petitions, letters, testimony and other public documents, as well as working with outside groups to advance our mission. The Legal Counsel will advise on the application of various ethics laws and rules, including the Ethics in Government Act, 18 U.S.C. &sect;208, the Lobbying Disclosure Act, the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act, congressional ethics rules, and the Code of Conduct for Justices of the Supreme Court.
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  The Legal Counsel&rsquo;s duties will include bringing legal actions before the Office of Government Ethics, the Office of Special Counsel, the U.S. Senate Committee on Ethics, the U.S. House Committee on Ethics, the Office of Congressional Conduct, the Judicial Conference, the Department of Justice, and state and local ethics commissions.
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   Research and draft documents that explore ethics issues and explain how applicable legal authorities prohibit conflicts of interest and improper influencing of government decisions. Writing assignments may include complaints, white papers, reports, requests for information, blogs and other public documents.
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   Conduct factual research to build a record and identify compliance issues regarding government ethics.
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   Monitor and report on the activities of governmental ethics agencies and committees to ensure they are actively and appropriately enforcing ethics laws.
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   Advise, assist, draft and comment on proposed ethics legislation and regulations. This may include drafting petitions for rulemaking and commenting on proposed regulations, and drafting and presenting testimony at administrative and legislative hearings.
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   Promote effectiveness and transparency of ethics programs by ensuring that ethics information is publicly available.
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   Monitor and review public ethics filings of elected and appointed officeholders, as well as candidates for those positions, to identify and disclose potential conflicts of interest.
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   Research, draft and file letters and complaints regarding violations of the ethics laws, where appropriate.
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   Other duties as assigned.
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   Qualifications
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   two to four years of legal experience
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   Active member of the bar in good standing
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   Exceptional writing and analytical skills and ability to write both legal documents and material for a general audience
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   Experience conducting factual investigations or research
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   Commitment to nonpartisan government reform
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   Exceptional interpersonal communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team
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   Compensation and Benefits
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  Campaign Legal Center is committed to fostering a workplace that supports every team member's personal and professional well-being. Our compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package tailored to meet the diverse needs of our staff.
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  Our benefits include:
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   Generous health, dental, and vision insurance with low employee premiums
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   A 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%, with immediate vesting
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   20 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 3 floating holidays annually
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   12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, 10 days of bereavement leave, and 8 weeks of sabbatical leave for those who qualify
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   Office closures for all federal holidays, plus typically a week in late summer, and a week in the winter.
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   Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
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   A $1,000 annual professional development stipend and bar membership reimbursement
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   A $300 annual technology allowance
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   Pre-tax metro smart benefits
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   New family and family planning support, including reimbursement for travel to access legal reproductive healthcare
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   An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential support for personal, financial, and family matters.
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  At CLC, we believe that caring for our team is essential to sustaining our mission. We strive to create a culture where everyone can thrive inside and outside work.
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  <strong>
   Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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  CLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory work environment. CLC is proud to be an inclusive organization. It does not make hiring or advancement, or other employment decisions, based on race, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, familial status or responsibilities, personal appearance, pregnancy, political affiliation, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, record of arrest or conviction, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, District of Columbia, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, termination, benefits, and training.
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   Disclaimer
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  : This description is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all inclusive. The incumbent in this position will be expected to perform other duties as required. Responsibilities may change over time. This description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.
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