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corporate secretary

Northern Trust Corp.

<div><div>About Northern Trust:</div><div></div><div>
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.</div><div></div><div>
Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world&rsquo;s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world&rsquo;s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.</div><div></div><div>
The Deputy General Counsel &amp; Corporate Secretary will serve as a senior legal advisor and governance leader, responsible for overseeing corporate secretarial functions, supporting the Board of Directors, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and governance standards. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity of the company&rsquo;s legal and governance framework, particularly within a complex, regulated financial services environment.</div><div></div><div>
Key Responsibilities:</div><ul><li>
Serve as Corporate Secretary to the Board and its committees.</li><li>
Manage Board and committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda development, materials preparation, and minute-taking.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements, including SEC, NYSE/NASDAQ, and applicable financial regulations.</li><li>
Maintain corporate records, charters, bylaws, and governance policies.</li><li>
Lead director onboarding, training, and annual Board evaluations.</li></ul><ul><li>
Provide legal advice to senior management on corporate, securities, and regulatory matters.</li><li>
Support capital markets, and other strategic transactions.</li><li>
Collaborate with internal stakeholders on legal risk management and compliance initiatives.</li></ul><ul><li>
Supervise and mentor legal and governance professionals.</li><li>
Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.</li><li>
Act as a deputy to the General Counsel, stepping in as needed.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Qualifications:</div><ul><li>
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.</li><li>
Active bar membership in good standing.</li><li>
10+ years of legal experience, with significant exposure to public company governance and financial services regulation.</li><li>
Deep knowledge of securities law, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks.</li><li>
Experience working with Boards and C-suite executives.</li><li>
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Preferred Attributes:</div><ul><li>
Experience in a publicly traded financial institution</li><li>
Familiarity with Diligent, Workiva, or similar governance platforms.</li><li>
Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset.</li><li>
High ethical standards and sound judgment.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Salary Range:</div>
$275,000 - 350,000 USD<div></div><div><i>
Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life &amp; accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.</i></div><div></div><div>
Working with Us:</div><div></div><div>
As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.</div><div></div><div>
Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.</div><div></div><div>
We&rsquo;d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world&rsquo;s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater</div><div></div><div>
Reasonable accommodation</div><div></div><div><br>
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at <div>MyHRHelp@ntrs.com</div>.</div><div><br>
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We hope you&rsquo;re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.</div><div></div><div>
Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.</div></div>

Corporate Secretary

Dorsey & Whitney

<div><div>Dorsey &amp; Whitney LLP is seeking an associate with at least two years of experience to join the Tax, Trusts, and Estates Practice Group in our brand-new Chicago office&mdash;an extraordinary ground-floor opportunity to become part of the founding team that will shape and rapidly scale up this location.<br>
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This is not just another associate role. You will be one of the very first trusts and estates associates in an office we officially opened in November 2025, with aggressive growth plans already under way. From day one, you&rsquo;ll carry significant responsibility serving high-net worth individuals, traditional and nontraditional families, family offices, and family-owned businesses in all areas of estate and tax planning&mdash;all while helping build the culture and reputation of a major international firm&rsquo;s newest platform in one of the country&rsquo;s most dynamic legal markets.<br>
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<div>For Illinois applicants only, the salary range for this position is $235,000-$420,000. Pay is determined based on depth of experience in the practice area. The individual hired for this position may have the option of electing a lower billable-hours track with a proportional reduction in salary. Associates are eligible to participate in Dorsey&rsquo;s associate bonus program, subject to the program&rsquo;s conditions and restrictions.</div><div> </div><div>Dorsey offers a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to attorneys working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey&rsquo;s benefits package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; flexible time off; up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for attorneys who give birth; paid holidays; adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. Where applicable, attorneys may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and/or a productivity bonus, clerkship bonus, relocation expenses, and bar review expenses. First-year associates are also eligible for a salary advance and bar review stipend. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and may result in taxable income to the recipient.)</div><div><br>
You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.<br>
Dorsey participates in E-Verify.</div><div><br>
About Dorsey<br>
Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey &amp; Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey&rsquo;s diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies. <br>
Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serve clients in nearly all industries, but focus on six key industries in which we have excellent depth and a history of achieving client success: <br>
<ul><li>Banking and Financial Institutions</li><li>Development and Infrastructure</li><li>Energy &amp; Natural Resources</li><li>Food, Beverage &amp; Agribusiness</li><li>Healthcare</li><li>Technology</li></ul></div><div><br>
Among Dorsey&rsquo;s many distinguished alumni are U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser, Minnesota&rsquo;s first woman judge Betty Washburn, former U.S. Vice President and Ambassador to Japan Walter Mondale, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, former Corporation Counsel of the City of New York Zachary Carter, and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Recognized for our dedication to community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% of billable hours to pro bono work. <br>
One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:</div><div><br>
<ul><li>Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)</li><li>Best Law Firms for Women (Seramount)</li><li>100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)</li><li>Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption) </li></ul></div><div><br>
How to Apply</div><div>Dorsey accepts online applications at https://www.dorsey.com/careers. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy, and lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation in connection with the application or interview processes, or you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5033.</div><div> </div><div>We are accepting applications for this position until March 31, 2026.</div><div> </div><div><i>Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.</i></div><div> </div><div>#LI-Hybrid</div></div></div>

Tax, Trusts, and Estates Associate (#988) - Chicago

Synapticure

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  About Synapticure
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 As a patient and caregiver-founded company, Synapticure provides instant access to expert neurologists, cutting-edge treatments and trials, and wraparound care coordination and behavioral health support in all 50 states through a virtual care platform. Partnering with providers, payers, ACOs, health systems, and life sciences organizations&mdash;including through CMS&rsquo; new GUIDE dementia care model&mdash;Synapticure is dedicated to transforming the lives of millions of individuals and their families living with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer&rsquo;s, Parkinson&rsquo;s, and ALS.
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  The Role
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 Synapticure is seeking an experienced and highly capable
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 The ideal candidate brings deep healthcare regulatory expertise, sound business judgment, and the ability to translate complex legal advice into actionable, practical guidance. You will oversee healthcare compliance, contracting, and general legal operations across the enterprise, supporting both the clinical delivery organization and the corporate entity. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the legal and compliance function at a mission-driven, high-growth healthcare company that is redefining access to specialized neurological care.
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   Design, implement, and oversee a scalable healthcare compliance program, including policies, training, and internal monitoring frameworks
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  </li>
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   Advise on MSO/PC structures, payer contracting compliance, and corporate practice of medicine guardrails
  </li>
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   Provide counsel on complex billing, coding, and reimbursement issues, including Medicare and Medicaid participation
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   Anticipate and communicate regulatory trends, advising leadership on both risk and strategic opportunity
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   Oversee internal investigations, audits, and privacy/security initiatives in partnership with technology and clinical operations teams
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   Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including payer, health system, vendor, and technology agreements
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   Support clinical and life sciences partnership agreements while maintaining appropriate corporate and compliance boundaries
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   Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and workflows to streamline review and approvals across the organization
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  Corporate &amp; Operational Legal Support
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   Provide day-to-day legal counsel on corporate governance, employment, risk management, and marketing matters
  </li>
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   Collaborate with business and clinical leaders to translate legal and compliance advice into practical, operational solutions
  </li>
  <li>
   Serve as the primary point of contact for outside counsel, ensuring effective resource use and alignment with company strategy
  </li>
  <li>
   Educate and train internal teams on contracting best practices and healthcare regulatory requirements
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   Support strategic initiatives, corporate development, and special projects as Synapticure continues to scale
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  Requirements &ndash; What We Look For In You
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   Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active licensure in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  </li>
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   5&ndash;10+ years of legal experience, ideally a blend of law firm and in-house counsel roles within healthcare or health technology
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrated expertise in healthcare regulatory areas including HIPAA, fraud and abuse, corporate practice of medicine, telehealth, payer contracting, and MSO/PC structures
  </li>
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   Experience designing, managing, or scaling healthcare compliance programs tailored to growth-stage or technology-enabled healthcare companies
  </li>
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   Ability to assess and communicate risk clearly, balancing regulatory compliance with business objectives
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of translating complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice for diverse audiences
  </li>
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   Proven record of working cross-functionally and collaborating with leadership, operations, and clinical teams
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  Preferred Qualifications
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   Experience in a telehealth or tech-enabled healthcare environment
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   Familiarity with value-based care models and payer/provider partnerships
  </li>
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   Exposure to life sciences collaborations and related regulatory considerations
  </li>
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   Understanding of data privacy frameworks beyond HIPAA (e.g., CCPA, GDPR)
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   Experience supporting corporate transactions, including fundraising or M&amp;A activities
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  We&rsquo;re founded by a patient and caregiver, and we&rsquo;re a remote-first company. This means our values are at the heart of everything we do, and while we&rsquo;re located all across the country, these principles are what tie us together around a common identity:
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   Relentless focus on patients and caregivers. We are determined to provide an exceptional experience for every patient we serve, and we put our patients first in everything we do
  </li>
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   Embody the spirit and humanity of those living with neurodegenerative disease. Inspired by our founders, families, and personal experiences, we recognize the seriousness of our patients&rsquo; circumstances and meet that challenge with empathy, compassion, kindness, joy, and hope
  </li>
  <li>
   Seek to understand, and stay curious. We listen first&mdash;to one another, our patients, and their caregivers&mdash;communicating authentically while recognizing there&rsquo;s always more to learn
  </li>
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   Embrace the opportunity. We act with urgency and optimism, driven by the importance of our mission
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  Travel Expectations
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  fully remote position
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  Salary &amp; Benefits
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 Competitive compensation based on experience
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 Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
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 401(k) plan with employer matching
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 Flexible scheduling and remote-first work environment
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 Life and disability insurance coverage
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 Generous paid time off and sick leave
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 Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a fast-growing healthcare organization
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 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
</div>


Legal Counsel

<div><div><b>About Synapticure</b></div><div>
As a patient and caregiver-founded company, Synapticure provides instant access to expert neurologists, cutting-edge treatments and trials, and wraparound care coordination and behavioral health support in all 50 states through a virtual care platform. Partnering with providers, payers, ACOs, health systems, and life sciences organizations&mdash;including through CMS&rsquo; new GUIDE dementia care model&mdash;Synapticure is dedicated to transforming the lives of millions of individuals and their families living with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer&rsquo;s, Parkinson&rsquo;s, and ALS.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
The Role</b></div><div>
Synapticure is seeking an experienced and highly capable <b>Legal Counsel</b> to serve as the company&rsquo;s in-house attorney. In this critical role, you will function as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to executive and clinical leadership&mdash;building and leading a right-sized compliance program, managing legal risk, and ensuring regulatory alignment across our fast-growing organization.</div><div>
The ideal candidate brings deep healthcare regulatory expertise, sound business judgment, and the ability to translate complex legal advice into actionable, practical guidance. You will oversee healthcare compliance, contracting, and general legal operations across the enterprise, supporting both the clinical delivery organization and the corporate entity. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the legal and compliance function at a mission-driven, high-growth healthcare company that is redefining access to specialized neurological care.</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Duties - What you'll be doing</b></h3><div><b><br>
Healthcare Regulatory &amp; Compliance</b></div><ul><li>
Design, implement, and oversee a scalable healthcare compliance program, including policies, training, and internal monitoring frameworks</li><li>
Provide guidance on federal and state healthcare laws and regulations, including HIPAA, fraud and abuse (Stark and Anti-Kickback Statute), corporate practice of medicine, and multi-state telehealth requirements</li><li>
Advise on MSO/PC structures, payer contracting compliance, and corporate practice of medicine guardrails</li><li>
Provide counsel on complex billing, coding, and reimbursement issues, including Medicare and Medicaid participation</li><li>
Anticipate and communicate regulatory trends, advising leadership on both risk and strategic opportunity</li><li>
Oversee internal investigations, audits, and privacy/security initiatives in partnership with technology and clinical operations teams</li></ul><div><b>
Contracting &amp; Transactions</b></div><ul><li>
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including payer, health system, vendor, and technology agreements</li><li>
Support clinical and life sciences partnership agreements while maintaining appropriate corporate and compliance boundaries</li><li>
Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and workflows to streamline review and approvals across the organization</li></ul><div><b>
Corporate &amp; Operational Legal Support</b></div><ul><li>
Provide day-to-day legal counsel on corporate governance, employment, risk management, and marketing matters</li><li>
Collaborate with business and clinical leaders to translate legal and compliance advice into practical, operational solutions</li><li>
Serve as the primary point of contact for outside counsel, ensuring effective resource use and alignment with company strategy</li><li>
Educate and train internal teams on contracting best practices and healthcare regulatory requirements</li><li>
Support strategic initiatives, corporate development, and special projects as Synapticure continues to scale</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Requirements &ndash; What we look for in you</b></h3><ul><li><b>
Juris Doctor (J.D.)</b> from an accredited law school and active licensure in at least one U.S. jurisdiction</li><li><b>
5&ndash;10+ years of legal experience</b>, ideally a blend of law firm and in-house counsel roles within healthcare or health technology</li><li>
Demonstrated expertise in healthcare regulatory areas including <b>HIPAA, fraud and abuse, corporate practice of medicine, telehealth, payer contracting, and MSO/PC structures</b></li><li>
Experience designing, managing, or scaling healthcare compliance programs tailored to growth-stage or technology-enabled healthcare companies</li><li>
Ability to assess and communicate risk clearly, balancing regulatory compliance with business objectives</li><li>
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of translating complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice for diverse audiences</li><li>
Proven record of working cross-functionally and collaborating with leadership, operations, and clinical teams</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></h3><ul><li>
Experience in a <b>telehealth or tech-enabled healthcare environment</b></li><li>
Familiarity with <b>value-based care models</b> and payer/provider partnerships</li><li>
Exposure to <b>life sciences collaborations</b> and related regulatory considerations</li><li>
Understanding of <b>data privacy frameworks</b> beyond HIPAA (e.g., CCPA, GDPR)</li><li>
Experience supporting <b>corporate transactions</b>, including fundraising or M&amp;A activities</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
We&rsquo;re founded by a patient and caregiver, and we&rsquo;re a remote-first company. This means our values are at the heart of everything we do, and while we&rsquo;re located all across the country, these principles are what tie us together around a common identity:</b></h3><ul><li><b>
Relentless focus on patients and caregivers.</b> We are determined to provide an exceptional experience for every patient we serve, and we put our patients first in everything we do.</li><li><b>
Embody the spirit and humanity of those living with neurodegenerative disease.</b> Inspired by our founders, families, and personal experiences, we recognize the seriousness of our patients&rsquo; circumstances and meet that challenge with empathy, compassion, kindness, joy, and hope.</li><li><b>
Seek to understand, and stay curious.</b> We listen first&mdash;to one another, our patients, and their caregivers&mdash;communicating authentically while recognizing there&rsquo;s always more to learn.</li><li><b>
Embrace the opportunity.</b> We act with urgency and optimism, driven by the importance of our mission.</li></ul><div><b>
Travel Expectations</b></div><div>
This is a <b>fully remote position</b>. Occasional travel to Synapticure&rsquo;s headquarters in Chicago, IL, or regional clinical team gatherings may be required.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Salary &amp; Benefits</b></div><div>
Competitive compensation based on experience</div><div>
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage</div><div>
401(k) plan with employer matching</div><div>
Flexible scheduling and remote-first work environment</div><div>
Life and disability insurance coverage</div><div>
Generous paid time off and sick leave</div><div>
Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a fast-growing healthcare organization</div>
<p>
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</p></div>

Axiom Law

<div><p>We are currently seeking <b>Corporate Governance &amp; Securities Lawyers</b> to work with our publicly-traded client base on-site in Chicago for both full-time and part-time needs.</p>
<p><b>
Responsibilities</b>:
</p><ul><li>Advise on external governance trends, SEC issues, and related general legal issues</li>
<li>Review corporate governance documents, policies, and guidelines and recommend updates where necessary</li>
<li>Drafting, reviewing, and ensuring the timely satisfaction of SEC compliance and reporting obligations, including proxy statements and reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, S-1, S-4, and 8-K</li>
<li>Planning and preparing for annual shareholder meetings, drafting and reviewing Board/Committee minutes and resolutions</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul>
<li><div>Minimum 6 years of public company securities and general corporate work in-house or at a law firm</div>
</li><li>Experience with bylaws, board minutes, SEC disclosures, and proxy statements - strong shareholder and board management/disclosure experience preferred</li>
<li>Experience with governance-centric needs like risk management, strategic planning, and compliance and ethics is a plus</li>
<li>Current active bar license and in good standing with the state of issuance</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Compensation, Benefits, &amp; Location</b></p>
<p>
This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at<b> </b>$140,000 and <b>adjusted to take location and years of experience into consideration</b>. We offer a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.</p>
<p><i>
Axiom is the global leader in high-</i><i>caliber</i><i>, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, Australia, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today&rsquo;s business landscape with best in </i><i>breed alterative legal services</i><i>.</i></p>
<p><i>
Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. </i><i>Diversity </i><i>is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom&rsquo;s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.</i></p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Equal Opportunity Employer:</b> Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.</p>
<p><b>
Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities:</b> Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include &ldquo;Applicant Accommodation&rdquo; in the subject line.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><i>
Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at </i><i>https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice</i><i>.</i></p>
<p><i>
Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.</i></p>
<p><i>
By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.</i></p>
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#LI-JG1</i></div></div>

Corporate Governance & Securities Lawyer - On site in Chicago

Moody's

<div><p>At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today&rsquo;s risks into tomorrow&rsquo;s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are&mdash;with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody&rsquo;s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we&rsquo;re advancing AI to move from insight to action&mdash;enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.</p><p>
If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.</p><p><b>
Skills and Competencies</b></p><ul><li>
4+ years&rsquo; experience working in direct business-to-business sales roles with a focus on serving Corporate &amp; Professional Services segments (e.g. Technology Media &amp; Telecom, Industrial, Consumers, Professional Services, Energy, Life Sciences, or similar).</li><li>
Solid understanding of different parts of the Corporate &amp; Professional Services industries (one or more of the above), including market dynamics and customers&rsquo; business drivers.</li><li>
Ability to present high-level information as well as detailed demonstrations of products &amp; services.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to lead complex sales cycles to successful conclusion through use of consultative selling techniques.</li><li>
Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills. Ability to interact with senior executives both internally and externally.</li><li>
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment, with focus and high attention to detail.</li></ul><p><b>
Education</b></p><br>
<ul><li>
Undergraduate/first-level degree (Bachelor&rsquo;s degree) required - coursework in business, economics, finance, marketing or related fields a plus.</li></ul><p><b>
Responsibilities</b></p><p>
This role is responsible for working with sales colleagues and other internal stakeholders to identify new logo opportunities for Corporate customers and drive the sales process for a set of complex products or services. Key activities include identifying and qualifying prospects, initiating new sales activity and managing sales cycles to closure. Additionally, the role requires the assessment of client needs and providing clients with specific strategic guidance and product overviews.</p><ul><li>
Build and execute on sales strategies to meet or exceed annual sales goals and targets that align with the company&rsquo;s vision and objectives.</li><li>
Work with sales colleagues and other internal stakeholders to drive the sales process from beginning to end by identifying and qualifying prospects, initiating new sales activity and managing sales cycles to closure.</li><li>
Lead the development of business within assigned territories.</li><li>
Partner with Product Specialists, Industry Practice Leads, and Solution Specialists to develop clear, concise proposals and deliver targeted demos to prospective customers that address their needs.</li><li>
Collaborate with Product Management and Product Strategy to promote improvement in product quality and the development of new sources of revenue.</li><li>
Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients by identifying gaps and recommending solutions leveraging market and technical knowledge.</li><li>
Provide insightful and client-specific customer service and product overviews.</li><li>
Assess the needs of the client by gaining an understanding of the specific issues facing the client based on their business requirements.</li><li>
Identify additional products and services that commercial banks and credit unions may benefit from and introduce them appropriately into dialogue with clients.</li><li>
Act as the market expert and provide product/service use cases during the sales cycle. Serve as the main liaison between the client service team, the client and the implementation services organization on each services opportunity before handing off to Customer Success Managers.</li><li>
Coordinate Moody's Analytics responses to requests for product and services information from prospects in the Corporate &amp; Professional Services segments.</li><li>
Represent company at industry and company sponsored events, as required. Serve as functional and market expert to resolve client issues through the use of interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Assist in the preparation and circulation of market insight to create awareness of Moody's expertise internally and externally.</li><li>
Leverage AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline processes, and drive innovation within the role and across Moody's.</li><li>
Assist in the training of new team members. Provide current forecasts and pipeline information to management. Position requires travel (approximately 20% to 40% of your time</li></ul><p><b>
About the Team</b></p><p>
Our Corporate Sales team is responsible for driving growth by identifying opportunities and building lasting relationships with Corporate and Professional Services clients.We contribute to Moody&rsquo;s by expanding our client base, delivering tailored solutions that address client challenges, and enhancing the adoption of our innovative products and services. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in consultative sales, market insights, and strategic client engagement across dynamic industries like Technology, Media &amp; Telecom, Energy, Life Sciences, and more.</p><p>
For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $82,400.00 - $119,450.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody&rsquo;s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.</p><p>
Moody&rsquo;s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody&rsquo;s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications</p><p>
For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.</p><p>
This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.</p><p><br>
<br>
Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody&rsquo;s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.</p></div>

Assistant Director-Business Development Representative-Industrials

Curaleaf

<div><div><p>At Curaleaf, we're redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands&mdash;including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots&mdash;offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.</p>
<p>
Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our <i>Rooted in Good</i> initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.</p></div><div><b>
Title: Corporate Counsel, Labor &amp; Employment</b><br>
<b>Location: Corporate Office - Chicago, IL</b><br>
<b>Job Type: Full-Time</b></div><div><br>
<b>
What The Job's All About:</b></div>
<div>
Curaleaf is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support employment litigation and provide legal guidance across our organization. This role will focus on dispute management, employment law compliance, and strategic advisory support to HR and business leaders. The ideal candidate brings a proactive mindset, strong litigation experience, and a solutions-oriented approach to legal challenges.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
What You'll Do:</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Take charge of dispute management from attorney demands, administrative agency charges, and lawsuits in state or federal court. Handle disputes in a proactive manner to achieve the best result for the company, including managing budgets with outside counsel and reporting on litigation risks internally.</li>
<li>Focus will be on employment-related disputes, but there will be opportunity to manage and assist on non-employment-related disputes, including the Company's most material commercial, regulatory, and EHS-related matters.</li>
<li>Assist in providing timely advice and counsel for all day-to-day matters to field management and field Human Resources (HR) on a broad range of employment law matters, including leaves of absence, reasonable accommodations, wage and hour, termination/discipline, employee relations and ethics investigations.</li>
<li>Stay abreast of developments in federal, state, and local employment laws and employment legislation and manage compliance plans related to legislative changes.</li>
<li>Provide training to HR and field management on various employment law topics.</li>
<li>Work closely with HR to develop best practices, training, and employment strategy.</li>
<li>Assist with strategic-focused employment law compliance projects.</li>
</ul>
<div><b>What You'll Bring:</b></div>
<ul>
<li><b> </b>J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the state bar in which the attorney resides or eligibility to practice as registered in-house counsel.</li>
<li>6+ years of employment law experience including significant litigation experience gained in private practice, and/or with a large multinational corporate organization.</li>
<li>Strong working knowledge of employment laws, including discrimination and employee leave matters, under federal, state, and local laws.</li>
<li> Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear, concise, organized, persuasive manner.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently but also perform as a strong team player.</li>
<li>Superior interpersonal skills. Able to collaborate with diverse personalities. Tactful and flexible.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and anticipate business needs, being situationally pro-active.</li>
<li>Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment, exhibiting agility and sense of urgency, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li>
<li>Highly motivated and proactive; the ability to respond calmly, creatively and quickly in a fast-paced, high pressure, changing environment; takes ownership and has a strong work ethic.</li>
<li>Legal analysis, reasoning, and writing, including the ability to quickly integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions in compressed timeframes.</li>
<li>Excellent judgment and ability to assess risks and take firm positions to protect the company's interests.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to build and maintain strong relationships with relevant business groups; ability to work with a team of diverse individuals; ability to work collaboratively and as part of a Legal team that is dispersed geographically.</li>
<li>Willingness to travel as needed.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Even Better If:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Labor law experience, including union campaigns, collective bargaining, OSHA, Workers' Compensation, or experience in highly regulated industries.</li>
</ul><div><p><b>
What We Offer:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Career Growth Opportunities</li>
<li>Competitive Pay and Benefits</li>
<li>Generous PTO and Parental Leave</li>
<li>401(K) Retirement Plan</li>
<li>Life/ Disability Insurance</li>
<li>Community Involvement</li>
<li>Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts</li>
</ul>
<p><i>Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.</i></p>
<p><b>
Follow us on Social Media:</b><br>
Instagram: @curaleaf.usa<br>
Twitter: @Curaleaf_Inc<br>
LinkedIn: Curaleaf LinkedIn</p>
<p>
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) (&quot;Curaleaf&quot;) is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, JAMS, Find and Zero Proof provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence</p>
<p><b>
Our Vision:</b> To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.</p>
<p><b>
Our Values:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Lead and Inspire.</li>
<li>Commit to Win.</li>
<li>ONE Curaleaf.</li>
<li>Driven to Deliver Excellence.</li>
</ul>
<p>Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.</p>
<p>
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.</p>
<p>
Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.</p>
<p><b>
Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our Internal Job Board, which can be accessed via the link on The Leaf.</b></p></div></div><p></p>

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