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Cresset Capital

<div><p><b>About Cresset</b></p><p>
Cresset is a firm built by clients, for clients. As an independent, award-winning multi-family office and private investment firm, we are reimagining the way wealth is experienced. Our purpose is to help ensure that both wealth and life are fully optimized&mdash;integrated, intentional, and aligned with each client&rsquo;s vision of success.</p><p>
</p><p>We provide access to the caliber of talent, ideas, and investment opportunities typically available to the largest single-family offices and institutions. Our approach is personalized, entrepreneurial, and client-first.</p><p>
</p><p>Proudly owned by our clients and employees, Cresset was built to endure. We are creating a 100+ year firm&mdash;one focused on delivering an exceptional experience, not only for the families we serve but for the team that serves them. Recognized by Barron&rsquo;s and Forbes among the nation&rsquo;s top RIA firms, and as one of the industry&rsquo;s best places to work,* Cresset is guided by long-term relationships, shared success, and a belief that wealth should serve a life well lived.</p><p>
</p><p><b>Job Description</b></p><p>
Cresset is seeking a highly motivated and experienced <b>Director, Associate General Counsel</b> to join our in-house legal team. This individual will play a key role in advising and supporting the firm&rsquo;s private funds, investment advisory, wealth management and family office operations. The ideal candidate is practical, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities
</b></p><ul><li>Serve as a strategic legal partner to business units across the firm, helping to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.</li><li>
Advise on all aspects of private fund formation and manage the legal process of capital raising activities.</li><li>
Provide practical guidance on legal and regulatory matters affecting the firm and the private funds it manages, including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933, and Investment Company Act of 1940.</li><li>
Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including NDAs, vendor contracts, and service agreements.</li><li>
Support the firm&rsquo;s wealth manager recruiting efforts, including contract negotiation and guidance on Protocol for Broker Recruiting matters, and acquisition efforts.</li><li>
Analyze and communicate the business impact of new and evolving regulatory requirements.</li><li>
Manage and coordinate the work of outside counsel.</li><li>
Identify and implement legal process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.</li></ul><p><b>
Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the California Bar (required).</li><li>
3-5+ years of relevant legal experience, including at least 3 years at a top-tier law firm.</li><li>
Deep understanding of U.S. securities laws and regulations, particularly as they relate to investment advisers and private funds.</li><li>
Proven ability to independently manage complex legal matters while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.</li><li>
Strong written and verbal communication skills and sound legal judgment.</li><li>
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple projects.</li><li>
Mature interpersonal skills and a professional, team-oriented mindset.</li><li>
Experience with SEC exams or enforcement matters, corporate governance, or employment law is a plus.</li></ul><p>
</p><p></p><p><b>What We Offer:</b></p><p>
At Cresset, we focus on people first. As a service business, our people are our assets. Engaging our clients and employees is our highest priority. Starting base salary range: $200,000 - $250,000. Salary will be based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, licenses/certifications, industry knowledge, and geographic location. Cresset offers a competitive compensation package including an annual incentive and a benefits package to all full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, voluntary critical and accident insurance, and pre-tax parking and transportation programs. Aligning employee and organizational interests, all employees receive equity in Cresset.</p><p>
</p><p><b>Equal Employment Opportunity</b></p><p>
It is the policy of Cresset to ensure equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. It is Cresset&rsquo;s policy to comply with applicable laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities, including reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities.</p><p>
</p><ul><li>Disclosures related to awards, recognitions, and rankings available here.</li></ul><p>
Cresset refers to Cresset Capital Management, and all its respective subsidiaries and affiliates. Cresset Asset Management, LLC, also conducts advisory business under the names of Cresset Sports &amp; Entertainment, CH Investment Partners, and Cresset Capital. Cresset provides investment advisory, family office, and other services to individuals, families, and institutional clients. Cresset also provides investment advisory services to investment vehicles investing in private equity, real estate, and other investment opportunities. Cresset Asset Management, LLC is an SEC registered investment advisor. SEC registration does not imply any specific level of skill or training.</p></div>

DIRECTOR, ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL

Associate General Counsel, Security Legal

OpenAI

About the Team
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OpenAI’s Legal team plays a crucial role in advancing our mission by tackling innovative and fundamental legal issues in AI. The team includes professionals from diverse legal fields—technology, AI, infrastructure, privacy, IP, corporate, employment, tax, regulatory, and litigation—who collaborate closely with colleagues across the company.
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If you are passionate about being a technology lawyer working on cutting-edge challenges, you’ll thrive here.
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About the Role
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We’re seeking a senior lawyer to lead commercial legal strategy and execution across OpenAI’s fast-growing hardware portfolio. This is a cross-functional role that will partner closely with procurement, supply chain, partnerships, finance, and product teams to structure, negotiate, and manage the transactions that will support OpenAI’s long-term hardware ambitions.
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We’re looking for an experienced technology transactions lawyer who thrives in ambiguity and wants to help define the commercial playbook for frontier hardware systems in the AI era. This role reports to our Deputy General Counsel.
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This role will be based in San Francisco, CA.
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<b>This role will:</b><br>
Own commercial legal strategy and risk management for OpenAI’s hardware transactions.
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Draft, negotiate, and advise on complex agreements with hardware suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and technology partners.
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Support strategic partnerships involving AI devices and hardware supply chains.
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Develop frameworks for procurement, licensing, and collaboration across the hardware ecosystem.
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Partner with finance and operations teams to align contract terms with business and compliance requirements.
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Collaborate with policy and regulatory colleagues on issues impacting global supply chains, export controls, and manufacturing.
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Build scalable, efficient contracting processes that support OpenAI’s hardware development at speed while managing risk.
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<b>You might thrive in this role if you:</b><br>
10+ years of legal experience, with substantial focus on technology transactions and commercial contracting.
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A mix of in-house and top-tier law firm experience.
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Expertise negotiating agreements in the hardware, devices, or robotics domains.
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Familiarity with global supply chains, export controls, and manufacturing regulations.
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Demonstrated ability to operate with autonomy and sound judgment in highly technical and fast-moving environments.
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Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to distill complexity into actionable, business-aligned guidance.
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Experience advising on cross-border deals and global regulatory frameworks.
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Prior experience with IP licensing, supply agreements, joint ventures, or other complex commercial deals in hardware industries is a strong plus.
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About OpenAI
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OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.
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We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
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For additional information, please see
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OpenAI’s Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
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Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. For unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations.
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To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report through
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this form
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. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance.
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We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
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OpenAI Global Applicant Privacy Policy
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At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology.
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Compensation
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$400K + Offers Equity

Associate General Counsel, Hardware Commercial

AudioStack

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  Legal Counsel - Full Time, ESOP
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  About The Role
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 We are hiring our first legal counsel to build the legal function from the ground up. As the first legal hire, you'll work closely with leadership and across departments to lead all legal matters &mdash; with a strong commercial focus.
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 You'll own, shape, and scale legal operations in a fast-paced, international AI startup. You will be the go-to person for all legal questions across AudioStack, covering commercial contracts, employment, IP, compliance, and data privacy globally.
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 This role is ideal for someone entrepreneurial and commercially minded, who is excited by the opportunity to make a lasting impact at a high-growth startup.
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  About AudioStack
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 AudioStack is the world's most powerful AI audio production infrastructure. If you're excited about the intersection of AI, Voice, and Audio (think audio ads, dynamic content, podcasting), and you're ready to bring your legal expertise to a cutting-edge SaaS business, this one's for you!
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 We're an API-first, Audio-as-a-Service company on a mission to revolutionise how audio is created around the world. Our international team spans California, London, Barcelona, and New York, and we're growing fast.
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  What You'll Do
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   Lead review, negotiation, and execution of all commercial agreements (licensing, partnerships, NDAs, etc.)
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   Build scalable contract templates and processes to streamline deal velocity without compromising risk
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   Serve as AudioStack's Legal Counsel, advising leadership on corporate governance, support on investment matters, and employment legislation
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   Establish and maintain strong internal legal documentation and contract management systems
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   Develop and enforce compliance policies, including those relating to AI ethics, GDPR, and the Data Protection Act 2018
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   Advise on data privacy across multiple jurisdictions (UK, EU, US) as both data controller and processor
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   Stay ahead of the evolving regulatory landscape for generative AI and IP, and proactively advise on risk management
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   Engage with third-party bodies, regulators, and policy stakeholders to help shape the future of AI legislation
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  Requirements
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   Qualified commercial counsel with training from a top-tier law firm
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   5-10+ years of legal experience, including time spent in-house, preferably at a startup or scaleup
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   Strong commercial law experience with demonstrated ability to close complex agreements at pace
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   Familiarity with US, and EU legal environments, particularly in privacy, commercial contracts, AI and IP
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   A generalist mindset, you are excited to stretch into new areas including employment law and IP
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   Strong interest in tech, AI, or IP-heavy industries
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   Pragmatic, hands-on, and business-focused &mdash; someone who can balance legal risk with commercial opportunity
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   Can take initiative and be pro-active on addressing new matters or challenges and can work autonomously as required
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  Benefits
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 🎛 The opportunity to work in a leading voice &amp; audio AI company, with an exceptional tech team with diverse and highly recognised backgrounds.
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 🎹 Be part of a great story: we are making audio scalable for the first time in history.
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 📔 Great Learning &amp; Development opportunities, such as our biweekly journal club - state-of-the-art papers or Friday wins, a proactive meeting to celebrate shipping of new software each week.
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 ⏱ Hybrid working and Flexible working hours with 3 days in the office per week.
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 💰 Stock Options (subject to performance and time served).
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 🛠 The opportunity to shape a startup culture in a company in the fast-growing audio/video space.
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 🗺 A truly international and diverse team.
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 🥵 Offices in the hottest startup hubs London, Barcelona and New York.
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 🐶 Dog friendly offices (come and meet Swanson and Bernie)!
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  Why is now a really exciting time to join AudioStack 🚀
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 AudioStack is the leading Audio-As-A-Service company with a very strong technology stack and AI R&amp;D team, featured in some of the leading media.
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 We have a great team and culture and you will be immersive in a very international environment and market.
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 We are still a small team of 30 people expanding rapidly internationally. As an early employee you have a lot of room to apply and grow your skills fast, build out a team and move quickly with your ideas, enjoying a lot of space, flexibility and trust.
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 🚀 Join us now to revolutionise how audio production is delivered at scale!
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  Our commitment to diversity 💗
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 We embrace diversity at www.audiostack.ai. To build a product that's loved by everyone, we need a team with all kinds of different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. That's why we're committed to hiring people regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability.
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Legal Counsel

Vir Biotechnology

<div><div><p>Vir Biotechnology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical-stage portfolio includes programs for chronic hepatitis delta and multiple dual-masked T-cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications. Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies.</p>
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We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best.</p></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
THE OPPORTUNITY</b></h3>
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Vir Biotechnology is looking for a dynamic and experienced Vice President, Healthcare Law Attorney with compliance and privacy experience to join our Legal team as we further our mission of addressing unmet need in infectious diseases and Oncology. Reporting to our EVP, General Counsel &amp; Corporate Secretary, you will provide and oversee the development, execution, analysis, interpretation and communication of healthcare law aspects to Vir Biotechnology. You will advise on privacy matters and provide strategic advice on healthcare compliance issues to the company.</p>
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This role is based in our San Francisco office with the expectations to be onsite 4 days a week.</p>
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WHAT YOU'LL DO</b></h3>
<ul><li>Be the lead counsel for healthcare law issues related to our product candidates, including review of scientific, clinical, and medical publications, and participating in cross-functional committees charged with setting/implementing clinical and commercial development.</li>
<li>Support our clinical operations by providing review of Informed Consent Forms (ICFs), management of adverse events/patient injury issues, and handling of site-specific issues/study promotions.</li>
<li>Advise internal teams on clinical, commercial, privacy, and governmental legal matters, including support for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.</li>
<li>Provide guidance on healthcare laws and regulations affecting biopharmaceutical products and operations&mdash;this includes compliance, fraud and abuse, privacy, pharmacovigilance, product liability, advertising/labeling and other matters relevant to investigational and commercial therapeutic products.</li>
<li>Lead Vir Legal function on all data privacy matters specifically related to clinical operations</li>
<li>Support our internal teams on healthcare compliance including the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), FDA guidance, U.S. PhRMA Code, Sunshine Act, HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, GDPR, and similar regulations.</li>
<li>Support our transactional group by providing regulatory and compliance guidance for clinical trial agreements, consulting agreements, speaker agreements, advisory board agreements, and certain vendor services agreements.</li>
<li>Provide compliance guidance related to contracting with HCPs, including conducting FMV analysis and transparency reporting with respect to our external advisory boards.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING</b></h3>
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree and J.D. from a nationally accredited law school; and admitted and in good standing in a U.S. Jurisdiction (preferably California).</li>
<li>17+ years as healthcare law counsel at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company and/or a law firm supporting pharmaceutical/biotech clients, preferably with product launch experience</li>
<li>Command of relevant laws, regulations, guidance and industry codes governing healthcare products, regulatory aspects of healthcare products, healthcare fraud and abuse, global clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, advertising and labeling, product liability, pricing and reimbursement, antitrust, and data privacy</li>
<li>Experienced in building, advising, and implementing compliance programs, following guidelines such as OIG and Federal Sentencing Guidelines.</li>
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#LI-Onsite</p><br>
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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER</b></h3>
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The expected salary range for this position is $300,000 - $375,000 per year. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.</p><div><div>
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<div><p>Applicants must currently be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.</p>
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All employment decisions at Vir Biotechnology are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory business requirements, job duties and individual qualifications. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected characteristics.</p>
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This commitment extends to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, compensation, appraisal systems, promotions, training and career development programs. Vir Biotechnology also strongly commits to providing employees with a work environment free of unlawful conduct or harassment.</p>
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Vir Biotechnology Human Resources leads recruitment and employment for Vir Biotechnology. Unsolicited resumes sent to the company from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and Vir Biotechnology and do not obligate us to pay fees should we hire from those resumes. We ask that external recruiters and/or agencies not contact or present candidates directly to our hiring manager or employees.</p>
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For hires based in the United States, Vir Biotechnology, participates in E-Verify.</p>
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Candidate Privacy Notice</p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

VP, Healthcare Law

San Francisco SPCA

<div>Description:
<p><b>
About Us</b></p><p>
Here for animals since 1868, the San Francisco SPCA is a cherished San Francisco institution, known for compassion, excellence and innovation in the fields of animal welfare and veterinary medicine. We operate a public veterinary hospital, a high-quality, high-volume spay-neuter clinic, a community veterinary clinic, and provide low-cost community medicine programs. The SF SPCA saves the lives of homeless dogs and cats through our shelter medicine and adoption programs. Our innovative programs and services serve as models for humane organizations across the country and around the world.</p><p>
As a community-supported nonprofit, not affiliated with any national organization, our values: Be Generous, Fearless, and Connected guide over 350 talented and dedicated professionals to deliver on our promises each day. Iconic and innovative, the SF SPCA offers you the opportunity to join a team committed not only to veterinary excellence and animal welfare, but to a balanced and rewarding work environment.</p><p><b>
Role Description</b></p><p>
Shelter Policy and Legal Services (Shelter PALS or SPALS) is the country&rsquo;s first and only pro bono legal-aid program dedicated exclusively to the needs of animal shelters and rescue groups. Shelter PALS&rsquo; programs and projects have impact on companion animals statewide and provide legal advice on a variety of animal welfare areas including shelter management, animal care, animal cruelty, and access to veterinary care for all California pet owners.</p><p>
We champion policy change through active legislative work and counsel shelter and rescue group clients throughout California to improve outcomes for animals and oversee and support litigation in connection with our mission and goals. We are seeking a staff counsel to work closely with the Lead Counsel to support the initiatives of the Shelter PALS program. This role will assist with legal research, policy development, responding to client questions, litigation support, and advocacy efforts related to all aspects of companion animal welfare issues.</p><p>
The Staff Counsel reports to the Chief Financial Officer and works closely with SPALS Lead Counsel. This position will support both SPALS and the SF SPCA General Counsel, with the majority of support allocated to SPALS.</p><p>
California Bar membership is a mandatory pre-requisite for this position. We will not consider anyone who is not licensed in California.</p><p><b>
Core Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Conduct comprehensive legal research on animal welfare laws, regulations, and case law, particularly as they pertain to shelter and rescue animals, and humane treatment.</li><li>
Assist SPALS Lead Counsel in drafting legal documents, including advocacy materials, litigation briefing, policy briefs, shelter contracts, and compliance documents, ensuring alignment to organizational goals and legal standards.</li><li>
Collaborate with the Chief Executive Officer and SPALS Lead Counsel to develop and implement strategic initiatives to influence legislation and public policy that enhances animal welfare.</li><li>
Track relevant legislation and regulatory developments, preparing summaries and recommendations for the team to inform advocacy efforts.</li><li>
Counsel shelters and rescues with respect to compliance with local, state, and federal laws related to animal welfare and shelter and rescue operations.</li><li>
Supporting the SF SPCA General Counsel:</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor, route, and escalate legal notices and privacy compliance inquiries</li><li>Support routine Legal Department administration</li><li>Prepare vendor contracts, from drafting to execution</li><li>Provide corporate governance support as needed</li><li>Prepare client-facing legal communications, from drafting to delivery</li></ul>
Requirements:
<ul><li> A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.</li><li>
1-3 years of relevant legal experience, ideally in animal law, nonprofit advocacy, or public interest law, or a recent law school graduate</li><li>
Strong research, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively.</li><li>
A genuine passion for animal welfare and experience in community outreach or advocacy is preferred.</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork.</li><li>
Proficient in legal research tools and standard office software.</li><li>
Knowledge: Understanding of legislative processes and current issues in animal welfare is a plus.</li><li>
CA Bar membership</li></ul><p><b>
Salary &amp; Benefits:</b> The starting salary for this position depends on the depth and breadth of experience. The expected range is $113,000 - $123,000 annually. Regular, full-time positions are eligible for a benefits package including</p><ul><li>
Paid Time Off and Holiday pay</li><li>
Medical, Dental &amp; Vision insurance</li><li>
Life Insurance</li><li>
Long-term Disability Insurance</li><li>
401k Retirement Plan and contribution matching</li><li>
Student debt relief program</li><li>
California bar dues</li><li>
Professional membership and CLE budget</li><li>
Pre-tax Commuter Benefits</li><li>
Discounts on retail and pet supplies</li><li>
Discounts on veterinary care at our SF SPCA Veterinary Hospital and S/N Clinic</li></ul><p><i>
The SF SPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The San Francisco SPCA is an at-will employer and may conduct pre-employment background checks and drug screening depending on the role.</i></p></div>

Staff Counsel, Shelter PALS

Ironclad

<div><div><p>Location</p><div>
San Francisco</div></div><div><p>
Employment Type</p><div>
Full time</div></div><div><p>
Location Type</p><div>
Hybrid</div></div><div><p>
Department</p><div>
Legal</div></div><div><p>
Compensation</p><ul><div><div>
Zone 1</div><p>
Base Salary Range: $172K &ndash; $225K &bull; Offers Equity</p></div></ul><div><div>
The base salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position based at our San Francisco headquarters. The actual base salary offered for this position will depend on numerous factors, including individual proficiency, anticipated performance, and the location of the selected candidate. Our base salary is just one component of Ironclad&rsquo;s competitive total rewards package, which also includes equity awards (a new hire grant, along with opportunities for additional awards throughout your tenure), competitive health and wellness benefits, and a commitment to career growth and development.</div></div></div></div>
<br><p></p><div><div><div><div>Ironclad is the leading AI-powered contract lifecycle management platform, processing billions of contracts every year.<br>
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Every business is powered by contracts, but managing them can slow companies down and cost millions of dollars. Global innovators like L&rsquo;Or&eacute;al, OpenAI, and Salesforce trust Ironclad to transform contracting into a strategic advantage - accelerating revenue, reducing risk, and driving efficiency. It&rsquo;s the only platform that manages every type of contract workflow, whether a sales agreement, an HR agreement or a complex NDA.<br>
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We&rsquo;re building the future of intelligent contracting and writing the narrative for how contracts unlock strategic growth. <b>Forrester Wave </b><b>and </b><b>Gartner Magic Quadrant</b> have consistently recognized Ironclad as a leader in our category. We&rsquo;ve also been named one of <b>Fortune&rsquo;s Great Places to Work</b> six years running, featured on <b>Glassdoor&rsquo;s Best Places to Work</b>, and recognized by <b>Forbes&rsquo; 50 Most Promising AI Companies</b>.<br>
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We&rsquo;re backed by leading investors like Accel, Sequoia, Y Combinator, and BOND. We&rsquo;d love for you to join us!</div><p><br>
Ironclad is the #1 contract lifecycle management platform for innovative companies. Every company, in every country, in every industry runs on contracts, but managing these contracts slows companies down and costs them millions of dollars. L&rsquo;Or&eacute;al, Staples, Mastercard, and other leading innovators use Ironclad to collaborate and negotiate on contracts, accelerate contracting while maintaining compliance, and turn contracts into critical carriers of operational business intelligence. It&rsquo;s the only platform flexible enough to handle every type of contract workflow, whether a sales agreement, an HR agreement or a complex NDA.</p><p><br>
Ironclad is writing the narrative that shows how beautiful and functional contracting will change business. We&rsquo;re a leader in the Forrester Wave for Contract Lifecycle Management. We have been recognized as a Fortune Great Place to Work for four consecutive years. Our innovation and work culture have been recognized by Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2023, Forbes&rsquo; 50 Most Promising AI Companies, Wing Venture Capital's Enterprise Tech 30, and Gartner's Magic Quadrant. We work in a highly collaborative environment, and strive to foster a positive, inclusive culture. We&rsquo;re backed by leading investors like Accel, Y Combinator, Sequoia, and BOND. For more information, visit www.ironcladapp.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.</p><p><b><br>
Role Description</b></p><p>
We are excited about expanding our Legal Team! Ironclad is looking for a Senior Counsel, Employment Legal with 7+ years experience to serve as the primary advisor on all aspects of employment law and support a growing volume and pace of complex employment work and related issues as the company scales. This role would report to and work collaboratively with the Senior Director, Corporate &amp; Employment to provide guidance on employment related legal matters that align with our company culture and global business objectives. This role will have a key role in a broad range of employment and HR issues, including policy and process development, employee relations issues, investigations and compliance. The role will work closely with People and Legal leadership.</p><p></p><ul><li><i>This is a hybrid role based out of our San Francisco office. Office attendance is required at least twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays for collaboration and connection. There may be additional in-office days for team or company events.</i></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><div>
Serve as the first point of contact for Ironclad&rsquo;s People Team to develop and deliver creative solutions to complex employment issues that align with the company&rsquo;s strategic goals and values.</div></li><li><div>
In partnership with the People Team, establish enterprise policies and scalable processes that will govern the legal aspects of the employment life cycle, including recruitment, compensation matters, reorganizations, leave management and administration, policy governance, employee privacy and more.</div></li><li><div>
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on employment law trends, workplace investigations, and complex personnel issues and collaborate with the People Team to develop strategic solutions that align business objectives with applicable employment laws and regulations.</div></li><li><div>
Develop and deliver training programs for managers and People Team members on employment law best practices.</div></li><li><div>
Serve as the employment law team lead for international expansion and other corporate initiatives.</div></li><li><div>
Advise on matters arising out of the development and use of AI technology in recruiting/hiring, compliance, and other employment processes.</div></li><li><div>
Aid in developing our global compliance program.</div></li><li><div>
Openness to assisting the Legal team in other areas as workload permits.</div></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><div>
JD from an accredited law school and admission to the CA Bar.</div></li><li><div>
7+ years of legal experience, with at least 3+ years in-house in tech; strong preference for experience in high growth B2B company.</div></li><li><div>
Proven track record in employment law matters, including employee relations issues, leave administration, pay equity, workplace investigations, performance management and policy development.</div></li></ul><ul><li><p>
Positive, business-focused attitude with excellent judgment, high integrity, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and on time.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to quickly assess business challenges and understand business objectives, making timely and pragmatic recommendations in light of company priorities.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, collaborate with and build in partner relationships internally and externally.</p></li><li><p>
In-depth understanding of how legal issues impact different parts of the organization and ability to translate complex legal issues in a clear and understandable manner.</p></li><li><p>
Strong project management skills and a demonstrated ability to build and scale programs (including internationally) and lead cross-functional initiatives (including having led change management efforts).</p></li><li><p>
Deep understanding of the modern Legal tech stack and surrounding LegalTech ecosystem.</p></li></ul><p><b><br>
Benefits:
</b></p><ul><li><div>Health, dental, and vision insurance</div></li><li><div>
401k</div></li><li><div>
Wellness reimbursement</div></li><li><div>
Take what you need vacation policy</div></li><li><div>
Generous parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers</div></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Base Salary Range: $185,000.00 - $225,000.00</b></p><p>
The base salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position based at our San Francisco headquarters. The actual base salary offered for this position will depend on numerous factors, including individual proficiency, anticipated performance, and the location of the selected candidate. Our base salary is just one component of Ironclad&rsquo;s competitive total rewards package, which also includes equity awards (a new hire grant, along with opportunities for additional awards throughout your tenure), competitive health and wellness benefits, and a commitment to career growth and development.</p><p></p><p>
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.</p><p></p><p>
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.</p></div></div></div><p></p>

Senior Counsel, Employment

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