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US Office of Inspector General

<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary</b></h2>
<p>The General Counsel (GC) position is located in the Office of the General Counsel, Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Department of Justice, in Washington, DC. The GC serves as the principal legal advisor to the Inspector General, and provides oversight, guidance and direction regarding OIG legal matters. The GC supervises six attorneys, five Government Information Specialists, and other staff with the objective of providing a cohesive, full-service legal team.</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>This job is open to</b></h2>
</div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>The public</b></h3>
</div><div>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
</div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Federal employees - Competitive service</b></h3>
</div><div>Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
</div></div></div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Federal employees - Excepted service</b></h3>
</div><div>Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
</div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Senior executives</b></h3>
</div><div>Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
</div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Clarification from the agency</b></h3>
<p>All US Citizens.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2>
</div><p>The General Counsel is a member of the Senior Executive Service and OIG's senior leadership team and provides consultation and advice to the IG and other OIG staff. The General Counsel also provides executive leadership over the day-to-day administration and operations of OGC. The General Counsel establishes OGC's priorities and develops the plan for accomplishing OGS's mission, including exercising the following responsibilities:
</p><ul>
<li>Provides legal opinions or memoranda on complex and difficult issues of law relevant to general OIG operations, or to particular OIG audits, investigations, inspections or reviews, which encompass criminal, national security, ethics, and other issues.</li>
<li>Formulates and recommends OIG positions on proposed or new legislation that affect OIG authorities or equities. Identifies and integrates key legal issues and legislation affecting the functions and work of the OIG.</li>
<li>Serves as the Designated Ethics Official (DAEO); executes the OIG Ethics Program, ensuring accurate reporting of financial interests by suspense dates established in law, rule or regulations; effective annual ethics training; and timely responsive ethics advice and information to OIG employees.</li>
<li>Oversees the analyses and preparation of OIG responses to requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and reviews OIG reports for Privacy Act protected and proprietary information to clear such reports for public release.</li>
<li>Engages in the consultation and coordination of OIG investigations, to include preparing recommendations for suspensions and debarment actions by the Department against financially irresponsible parties doing business with the Department.</li>
<li>Engages in the review and preparation of recommendations for OIG responses to subpoenas and other requests for production of materials in OIG custody. Reviews OIG investigators' requests for IG subpoenas for documents, records, and tangible things to be issued to third-parties; prepares recommendations to the IG as to whether the subpoenas should be issued; and assists in obtaining court orders, under the Right to Financial Privacy Act or otherwise, as may be required.</li>
<li>Oversees the preparation of OIG's responses to <i>Giglio </i>inquiries by United States Attorneys' Offices.</li>
<li>Engages to provide the necessary legal input on Department and Congressional inquiries relating to OIG matters.</li>
<li>Participates in the overall management and supervision of the OGC; assigns special projects and workload, determines staffing requirements, and exercises executive management authority in carrying out the functions and activities of the OGC.</li>
<li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2>
</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Conditions of employment</b></h3>
<ul><li>U.S. Citizenship is required.</li>
<li>Obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.</li>
<li>Incumbent will be subject to initial and random drug testing.</li>
<li>Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.</li>
<li>Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.</li>
<li>Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
<p></p><p>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.</p>
<p>To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - <b>NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified.</b> Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.</p>
<p><b>There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) or the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ).</b></p>
It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments, and results. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities. Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess.<br>
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In addition to the minimum qualifications listed above, you must possess the following <b>Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications:</b><br>
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<b>Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs)</b>
<div><ul><li>Thorough knowledge of legal principles and federal law, including familiarity with the Freedom of Information Act, the Privacy Act, employment law, contract law, and federal ethics regulations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Extensive experience analyzing complex legal issues, making statutory interpretations, and developing sound legal decisions and recommendations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Demonstrated ability to manage personnel, coordinate program efforts with other internal and external offices, represent the Office of the Inspector General to key individuals and groups outside the immediate work unit, as well as serve as spokesperson for the organization.</li></ul>
</div><b>Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)</b>
<p>In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs:</p>
<p>ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.</p>
<p>ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.</p>
<p>ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.</p>
<p>ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.</p>
<p>ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.</p>
<p>Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.</p>
<p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education</b></h3>
<p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.<br>
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Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, have at least 5 years of relevant post-J.D. experience, and be an active member of the bar in good standing in any state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia,
</p></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional information</b></h3>
<p></p><div><div><div><b>Conditions of Employment:</b> Only U.S. Citizens or Nationals are eligible for employment. Dual citizens of the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All DOJ applicants, both U.S. citizens and non-citizens, whose job location is with the U.S., must meet the residency requirement. For a total of three (not necessarily consecutive years) of the five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the applicant must have: 1) resided in the U.S., 2) worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or 3) been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving oversees.<br>
<br>
<b>Note: </b>Veterans' preference does not apply to this position. 5 USC 2108(3), which defines &quot;preference eligible,&quot; indicates this does not include applicants for, or members of, the Senior Executive Service.<br>
<br>
There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:<br>
<br>
<ul><li>Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,</li><li>FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and</li><li>SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).</li></ul></div></div></div><br>
<p></p>
<p>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.</p>
</div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><p>Benefits</p></h1></div></div><div>
<p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
</p><p></p><p>Review our benefits
</p><div><p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How you will be evaluated</b></h2>
<p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p>
<p></p><p>Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. The information in your Application Package will be compared with your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you possess the minimum qualifications listed above.<br>
<br>
If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above.</p></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Documents</b></h2>
</div><p>1. Your <b>Resume </b>showing relevant legal experience; cover letter optional.<br>
<i>You must submit a resume (a two page or less resume is required) containing the following information for each job entry listed in your employment history:</i>-Official position title,-Employer name and contact information,-Start and end dates (including month and year),-Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, and-A list of duties performed and accomplishments.<br>
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2. A complete <b>Assessment Questionnaire</b>.<br>
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3. Current or former SES members must submit an <b>SF-50 and/or QRB Certification of ECQs</b> to show current or former service in the SES.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How to Apply</b></h2>
</div><div><div><p>The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/23/2026 to receive consideration.
</p><ul>
<li>To begin, click <b>Apply Online</b> to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to <b>upload</b> your resume and other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.</li>
<li>Click the <b>Submit My Answers</b> button to submit your application package.</li>
<li>It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.</li>
<li>To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click <b>Update Application</b> in the vacancy announcement. You must upload your resume and other supporting documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be considered incomplete.</li>
<li>To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), select the <b>Application Status</b> link and then select the <b>more information</b> link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.</li></ul></div><p></p><p><br>
</p></div>
<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Agency contact information</b></h3>
 <div>DOJ OIG Executive Resources
</div><div><div><div>Email</div>
<div>dojoig.executiveresources@usdoj.gov
</div></div><div><div>Address</div>
<div><div><i>Office of General Counsel</i><br>
<i>950 Pennsylvania Ave NW</i><br>
<i>Washington, DC 20530</i><br>
<i>US
</i></div></div></div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Next steps</b></h3>
<div><div><p>Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. An SES rating and ranking panel will review applications to determine the highly qualified candidates. An Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority where final interviews and reference checks may occur. Unless you have already been certified by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by a QRB, in addition to successfully completing a suitability/security background investigation before appointment can occur.</p></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2>
</div><div><div>Accepting applications</div>
<div><div>Open &amp; closing dates</div>
 <div>12/22/2025 to 01/23/2026
</div></div><div><div>Salary</div>
<div>$150,160 to - $225,700 per year
</div></div><div><div>Pay scale &amp; grade</div>
<div>ES 00</div>
</div><div><div>Location</div>
<div>1 vacancy in the following location:</div>
 <div><div><div><div>Washington, DC
</div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div>Remote job</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Telework eligible</div>
<div>Yes&mdash;as determined by the agency policy.</div>
</div><div><div>Travel Required</div>
<div>Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.</div>
</div><div><div>Relocation expenses reimbursed</div>
<div>No
</div></div><div><div>Appointment type</div>
<div>Permanent</div>
</div><div><div>Work schedule</div>
<div>Full-time</div>
</div><div><div>Service</div>
<div>Senior Executive</div>
</div><div><div>Promotion potential</div>
<div>00
</div></div><div><div>Job family (Series)</div>
<ul><li>0905 Attorney
</li></ul></div><div><div>Supervisory status</div>
<div>Yes</div>
</div><div><div>Security clearance</div>
<div>Sensitive Compartmented Information</div>
</div><div><div>Drug test</div>
<div>Yes</div>
</div><div><div>Position sensitivity and risk</div>
<div>Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk</div>
</div><div><div>Trust determination process</div>
<ul><li>Suitability/Fitness
</li><li>Credentialing
</li><li>National security
</li></ul></div><div><div>Financial disclosure</div>
<div>Yes</div>
</div><div><div>Bargaining unit status</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Announcement number</div>
<div>12848247-SES-WK</div>
</div><div><div>Control number</div>
<div>853107900</div></div></div></div>

General Counsel

<div><div><p><b>OVERVIEW</b></p>
<p><i>
A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. The NPR audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility &ndash; and our employees do too. We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development. Every day, our employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide.</i></p>
<p><i>
Across our organization, we're building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success. We are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at NPR</i><i>. </i><i>This means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR.</i></p></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Intro to position</b></h3>
<p>
NPR seeks an attorney with 7 to 10 years of transactional experience to join the Commercial Contracts &amp; Network Relations team within the Office of the General Counsel. The attorney in this role will support NPR on matters relating to the development, acquisition and distribution of programming, the inbound licensing of content, business affairs and strategic transactions, marketing and consumer products, the sponsorship and production of live events, media sales and purchase agreements; facilities and operations agreements, and managing and supporting NPR's contractual, business and strategic relationship with its 240+ Member stations.</p>
<p>
The lawyer who joins our team will help NPR embrace business opportunities while balancing risk and supporting compliance with NPR's nonprofit status. We are seeking a versatile lawyer with a commitment to client service, practical business judgment, and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships both internally and externally. An ability to manage multiple projects, set and adjust priorities, work under pressure, and maintain composure and a sense of humor while doing so is essential.</p>
<p>
The ideal candidate will have experience handling contractual and legal matters in the media and/or entertainment fields and a passion for the important work of NPR and public media.</p>
<p><b>
Application Instructions</b>: A resume and cover letter are required.</p>
<p>
Your cover letter must be 1-2 pages long and should specifically address your interest in - and relevant experience in - supporting public media or other nonprofit organizations, and what attracts you to this temporary position.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Responsibilities</b></h3>
<ul><li>Review, draft, negotiate and advise on complex agreements relating to NPR-produced programming, licensed programming, and new programming initiatives, including a variety of agreements relating to the development, production, distribution and licensing of content for broadcast, satellite, podcast and digital distribution</li>
<li>Provide advice and counsel with respect to rights and obligations under existing content licensing and distribution agreements, and manage the renewal, renegotiation and maintenance of such agreements</li>
<li>Review, draft and negotiate various agreements in support of NPR's live events, including corporate sponsorship and brand partnership agreements, ad sales and media buy agreements, music licensing agreements, venue agreements, waivers and releases, and various vendor and production services agreements</li>
<li>Review, draft and negotiate a variety of other commercial contracts, including marketing and consumer products agreements, co-production agreements, producer, writer, and talent agreements, consultant, service provider and vendor agreements, and facilities and operations agreements</li>
<li>Advise legal and business colleagues on a broad range of related subjects, including trademark and copyright law, digital media law, consumer-facing disclosures, data privacy, and structuring transactions in a nonprofit context</li>
<li>Review, draft, review and negotiate agreements with NPR's Member stations, and counsel NPR's Member Partnership division on various contractual, legal, business, and strategic matters.</li>
<li>Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes</li>
<li>Manage risk and support compliance with nonprofit tax law and regulatory requirements</li>
<li>Lead and direct the work of others, including supervising and mentoring junior attorneys, paralegals, administrative staff, interns, and outside counsel</li>
<li>Cultivate, support and promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, and an inclusive and equitable workplace culture</li>
</ul>
<p><b>The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.</b></p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Minimum qualifications</b></h3>
<ul><li>Membership in good standing in (or eligibility to waive into) the District of Columbia bar</li>
<li>At least 7 years of experience practicing law as a transactional attorney at a law firm and/or as part of an in-house legal team</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education requirements</b></h3>
<p>
J.D. from an accredited law school is required.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Work location &amp; requirements</b></h3>
<p><b>
NPR Remote-Permitted</b>: This is a remote-permitted role. This role is based out of our Washington, D.C. office, but the employee may choose to work on a remote basis from a location that NPR approves. You will have the option of working (a) remotely from a location of your choosing within the United States that is supported by NPR; (b) on-site at an NPR facility, based on the availability of desks and approval from NPR; or (c) a combination of both. Regardless of where you choose to work from, you may be expected to travel to other locations from time to time to perform the duties of your position.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Required skills/ competencies</b></h3>
<ul><li>Strong contract drafting, interpretation, analysis and negotiation skills</li>
<li>The ability to analyze complex legal issues, and complex and sophisticated commercial contracts, and effectively communicate that analysis to internal stakeholders</li>
<li>Experience handling contractual and legal matters in one or more of the following areas: content licensing and distribution; marketing and consumer products; the sponsorship and production of live events; mergers and acquisitions; strategic transactions</li>
<li>An orientation toward collaboration and client service; strong client relations skills</li>
<li>Outstanding written and oral communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and to both legal and non-legal professionals</li>
<li>Proven ability to work under pressure, managing multiple projects and setting and adjusting priorities as needed, while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail and keeping the &quot;big picture&quot; in mind</li>
<li>Experience managing a high volume of complex, deadline-driven projects, and providing high-level business and legal advice and risk mitigation strategies to key internal stakeholders</li>
<li>Sound judgment, a strong work ethic, keen attention to detail, and a creative, collaborative and business-oriented approach to problem-solving</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Preferred qualifications</b></h3>
<ul><li>Experience working for a media and/or entertainment company, or a network organization</li>
<li>Experience handling contractual and legal matters in ad sales and media buying; shared services; and facilities and operations</li>
<li>Working knowledge of nonprofit tax law and/or experience representing tax-exempt organizations</li>
<li>Trademark, copyright and music licensing experience</li>
<li>Experience advising internal clients on business and legal issues at early stages of projects</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job type</b></h3>
<p>
This is a temporary (6-month) full-time position.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Compensation</b></h3>
<p><b>
Salary Range</b>: The U.S. based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $145,000-$155,000 per annum plus benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.</p>
<p><b>
NPR Benefits</b>: NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents. Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR's benefits options. Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being. Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees.</p>
<p>
#LI-Remote</p>
<p><b>
Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you.</b></p><div><p>
NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPR is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal &ndash; to create a more informed public. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, and reproductive health decisions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, gender non-conforming status, intersex status, sexual stereotypes, nationality, citizenship status, personal appearance, marital status, family status, family responsibilities, military status, veteran status, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, genetic characteristics of yourself or a family member, political views and affiliation, unemployment status, protective order status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.</p>
<p><b>
If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please reach out to </b><b>employeerelations@npr.org</b><b>.</b></p>
<p>
You may read NPR's privacy policy to learn about how NPR may handle information you submit with any application.</p>
<p>
Want more NPR? Explore the stories behind the stories on our NPR Extra blog. Get social with NPR Extra on Facebook and Instagram. Find more career opportunities at NPR.org/careers.</p></div></div>

Temporary Assistant General Counsel

Associate General Counsel, Product (Ads)

National Public Radio

<div><div><p><b>OVERVIEW</b></p>
<p><i>
A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. The NPR audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility &ndash; and our employees do too. We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development. Every day, our employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide.</i></p>
<p><i>
Across our organization, we&rsquo;re building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success. We are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at NPR</i><i>. </i><i>This means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR.</i></p></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Intro to position</b></h3>
<p>
NPR seeks an attorney with 7 to 10 years of transactional experience to join the Commercial Contracts &amp; Network Relations team within the Office of the General Counsel. The attorney in this role will support NPR on matters relating to the development, acquisition and distribution of programming, the inbound licensing of content, business affairs and strategic transactions, marketing and consumer products, the sponsorship and production of live events, media sales and purchase agreements; facilities and operations agreements, and managing and supporting NPR&rsquo;s contractual, business and strategic relationship with its 240+ Member stations.</p>
<p>
The lawyer who joins our team will help NPR embrace business opportunities while balancing risk and supporting compliance with NPR&rsquo;s nonprofit status. We are seeking a versatile lawyer with a commitment to client service, practical business judgment, and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships both internally and externally. An ability to manage multiple projects, set and adjust priorities, work under pressure, and maintain composure and a sense of humor while doing so is essential.</p>
<p>
The ideal candidate will have experience handling contractual and legal matters in the media and/or entertainment fields and a passion for the important work of NPR and public media.</p>
<p><b>
Application Instructions</b>: A resume and cover letter are required.</p>
<p>
Your cover letter must be 1-2 pages long and should specifically address your interest in - and relevant experience in - supporting public media or other nonprofit organizations, and what attracts you to this temporary position.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Responsibilities</b></h3>
<ul><li>Review, draft, negotiate and advise on complex agreements relating to NPR-produced programming, licensed programming, and new programming initiatives, including a variety of agreements relating to the development, production, distribution and licensing of content for broadcast, satellite, podcast and digital distribution</li>
<li>Provide advice and counsel with respect to rights and obligations under existing content licensing and distribution agreements, and manage the renewal, renegotiation and maintenance of such agreements</li>
<li>Review, draft and negotiate various agreements in support of NPR&rsquo;s live events, including corporate sponsorship and brand partnership agreements, ad sales and media buy agreements, music licensing agreements, venue agreements, waivers and releases, and various vendor and production services agreements</li>
<li>Review, draft and negotiate a variety of other commercial contracts, including marketing and consumer products agreements, co-production agreements, producer, writer, and talent agreements, consultant, service provider and vendor agreements, and facilities and operations agreements</li>
<li>Advise legal and business colleagues on a broad range of related subjects, including trademark and copyright law, digital media law, consumer-facing disclosures, data privacy, and structuring transactions in a nonprofit context</li>
<li>Review, draft, review and negotiate agreements with NPR&rsquo;s Member stations, and counsel NPR&rsquo;s Member Partnership division on various contractual, legal, business, and strategic matters.</li>
<li>Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes</li>
<li>Manage risk and support compliance with nonprofit tax law and regulatory requirements</li>
<li>Lead and direct the work of others, including supervising and mentoring junior attorneys, paralegals, administrative staff, interns, and outside counsel</li>
<li>Cultivate, support and promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, and an inclusive and equitable workplace culture</li>
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<p><b>The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.</b></p>
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Minimum qualifications</b></h3>
<ul><li>Membership in good standing in (or eligibility to waive into) the District of Columbia bar</li>
<li>At least 7 years of experience practicing law as a transactional attorney at a law firm and/or as part of an in-house legal team</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education requirements</b></h3>
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J.D. from an accredited law school is required.</p>
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Work location &amp; requirements</b></h3>
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NPR Remote-Permitted</b>: This is a remote-permitted role. This role is based out of our Washington, D.C. office, but the employee may choose to work on a remote basis from a location that NPR approves. You will have the option of working (a) remotely from a location of your choosing within the United States that is supported by NPR; (b) on-site at an NPR facility, based on the availability of desks and approval from NPR; or (c) a combination of both. Regardless of where you choose to work from, you may be expected to travel to other locations from time to time to perform the duties of your position.</p>
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Required skills/ competencies</b></h3>
<ul><li>Strong contract drafting, interpretation, analysis and negotiation skills</li>
<li>The ability to analyze complex legal issues, and complex and sophisticated commercial contracts, and effectively communicate that analysis to internal stakeholders</li>
<li>Experience handling contractual and legal matters in one or more of the following areas: content licensing and distribution; marketing and consumer products; the sponsorship and production of live events; mergers and acquisitions; strategic transactions</li>
<li>An orientation toward collaboration and client service; strong client relations skills</li>
<li>Outstanding written and oral communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and to both legal and non-legal professionals</li>
<li>Proven ability to work under pressure, managing multiple projects and setting and adjusting priorities as needed, while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail and keeping the &ldquo;big picture&rdquo; in mind</li>
<li>Experience managing a high volume of complex, deadline-driven projects, and providing high-level business and legal advice and risk mitigation strategies to key internal stakeholders</li>
<li>Sound judgment, a strong work ethic, keen attention to detail, and a creative, collaborative and business-oriented approach to problem-solving</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Preferred qualifications</b></h3>
<ul><li>Experience working for a media and/or entertainment company, or a network organization</li>
<li>Experience handling contractual and legal matters in ad sales and media buying; shared services; and facilities and operations</li>
<li>Working knowledge of nonprofit tax law and/or experience representing tax-exempt organizations</li>
<li>Trademark, copyright and music licensing experience</li>
<li>Experience advising internal clients on business and legal issues at early stages of projects</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job type</b></h3>
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This is a temporary (6-month) full-time position.</p>
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Compensation</b></h3>
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Salary Range</b>: The U.S. based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $145,000-$155,000 per annum plus benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.</p>
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NPR Benefits</b>: NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents. Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR&rsquo;s benefits options. Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being. Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees.</p>
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Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you.</b></p></div><div><div><div><div>
The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.</div></div><p>
NPR Pay Range</p><p>
$145,000 - $155,000 USD</p></div></div><div><p>
NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPR is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal &ndash; to create a more informed public. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, and reproductive health decisions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, gender non-conforming status, intersex status, sexual stereotypes, nationality, citizenship status, personal appearance, marital status, family status, family responsibilities, military status, veteran status, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, genetic characteristics of yourself or a family member, political views and affiliation, unemployment status, protective order status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.</p>
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Temporary Assistant General Counsel New

Robinhood

<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Join us in building the future of finance.</b></h2>
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Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you're ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.</p></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About the team + role</b></h2>
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We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world's biggest financial problems. We're looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn't a place for complacency, it's where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We're a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.</p>
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We're looking for a Director &amp; Associate General Counsel, Regulatory to join our Legal team. This role is a key part of Robinhood's legal leadership and will function as a hands-on legal advisor while also managing a small team of attorneys. The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic partner across several regulated business areas and key verticals including banking and credit products, investment advisory, asset management, and brokerage services.</p>
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This is a high-impact role for a legal leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can think across multiple regulatory frameworks, and is passionate about building and mentoring legal talent.</p>
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This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA, New York, NY, or Washington, DC office(s), with in-person attendance expected at least 4 days per week.</b></p>
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At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.</p>
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What you'll do</b></h2>
<ul><li>Lead and manage a team of product and regulatory attorneys supporting multiple areas of Robinhood's business.</li>
<li>Provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice to cross-functional teams on a broad range of regulatory issues, including banking, credit, investment advisory, asset management, brokerage and corporate strategy.</li>
<li>Partner closely with compliance, product, operations, and executive leadership to identify legal risks and drive mitigation strategies.</li>
<li>Support regulatory engagement and examinations as needed.</li>
<li>Help build scalable legal processes and frameworks to support a rapidly evolving financial technology company.</li>
<li>Mentor and grow team members while promoting a strong culture of collaboration, accountability, and inclusion.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What you bring</b></h2>
<ul><li>J.D. and membership in at least one U.S. state bar in good standing.</li>
<li>12+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong background in financial regulatory law across multiple areas such as banking, credit, investment advisory, asset management , or broker-dealer regulation.</li>
<li>Experience managing legal professionals or cross-functional teams, with a track record of developing talent and delivering results.</li>
<li>Ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory issues while delivering clear, actionable guidance.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth, and highly regulated environment.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills and a business-oriented mindset.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to quickly develop fluency in new substantive areas and effectively lead and collaborate with team members who bring deep subject-matter expertise.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Leadership expectations</b></h2>
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Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here's what we expect from them:</p>
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<li>Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech.</li>
<li>Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly.</li>
<li>Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What we offer</b></h2>
<ul><li>Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.</li>
<li>Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.</li>
<li>Best-in-class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.</li>
<li>Lifestyle wallet &mdash; a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.</li>
<li>Employer-paid life &amp; disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.</li>
<li>Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!</li>
<li>Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.</li>
</ul><div><p>
Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.</p>
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If our mission energizes you and you're ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.</p>
<p>
Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work&mdash;welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.</p></div></div>

Director and Associate General Counsel, Regulatory

UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS)

Vice President of Legal and Compliance Services and General Counsel

World Bank Group

<div><p><b>Senior Counsel</b></p>
<div><div><div><div><b>Job #:</b></div> <div>req35194</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>GG</div>
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<div><div><b>Term Duration:</b></div><div> 3 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>French, Spanish</div>
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<div><div><b>Closing Date:</b></div> <div>1/9/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC</div>
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</div></div><p><b>Description</b></p><p></p><div>
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.</div><div></div><div><br>
The World Bank Group is one of the world'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, is responsible for providing legal advice and support to internal and external Bank clients on operational, advisory, financial, administration, and institutional matters. LEG provides legal services required by the World Bank Group and plays an active role in all the World Bank's activities. In addition, the Legal Vice Presidency helps to ensure that all World Bank activities comply with the Institution&rsquo;s Articles of Agreement, policies and procedures.</div><div></div><div><br>
LEG&rsquo;s Operations Policy Unit (LEGOP) provides legal services, support, guidance and advice on operational policy formulation and interpretation, legal risk management, law and policy in fragility, conflict and violence settings, procurement and integrity matters, and operational partnerships. LEGOP is the direct counterpart to the Operations Policy and Country Services (OPCS) Vice Presidency and the Global Themes Department &ndash; FCV and works closely with them and other corporate and operational units to advance strategic priorities.</div><div>
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Within LEGOP, the Procurement team plays a critical institutional role in delivering legal advice to OPCS, regional procurement teams, country lawyers and other relevant Bank staff on operational procurement matters across the Bank's portfolio. LEGOP is responsible for providing legal advice to relevant Bank staff on (i) procurement processes and contracts related to IPF operations; (ii) responses to procurement-related complaints, including attending debriefings where procurement-related complaints raise legal issues; (iii) matters of procurement-related noncompliance, including misprocurement; (iv) country-level legal and institutional assessments and delivering capacity-building activities in public procurement; and (v) other Bank project-specific matters as set forth in the Procurement ADM Framework, the Procurement Procedure and other Bank rules. LEGOP also advises OPCS on procurement policy issues and other associated matters, including the development and updating of standard procurement documents and other procurement documents, and represents the Legal VPU in the Operational Procurement Review Committee, providing legal advice to the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO). In coordination with the CPO, LEGOP participates in the Bank&rsquo;s dialogues with the legal procurement community, professional associations and international organizations on legal procurement aspects of Bank procurement policy and international procurement standards.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:</b></div><div>
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The selected candidate will work under the general supervision of the LEGOP Chief Counsel. The Senior Counsel operates independently advising on complex procurement-related legal, operational, and policy matters and collaborates with colleagues across LEGOP and the Legal VPU to deliver timely, high‑quality legal services. The Senior Counsel provides advice to operational teams working in assigned regions and contributes to cross‑cutting matters, ensuring consistent application and interpretation of the Bank&rsquo;s Procurement Framework, Procurement Procedure, and other related Bank rules.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
As part of their duties, the Senior Counsel will:</b></div><div></div><ul><li><br>
Advise on project-specific procurement legal issues, including, inter alia, drafting or reviewing legal provisions, providing input on procurement complaints and disputes, and advising on contract management issues &mdash; with particular value placed on experience in digital or energy sector procurement contracts.</li><li>Contribute to procurement institutional initiatives and policy reforms, as well as to updates of standard procurement documents, model clauses, and guidance.</li><li>Participate in country legal and institutional assessments of procurement systems; design and deliver technical assistance and capacity-building for government counterparts and other stakeholders.</li><li>Contribute to strengthening LEGOP&rsquo;s knowledge management function with an emphasis on emerging areas such as digital and energy procurement, including by developing and disseminating legal procurement knowledge products and delivering internal training, and building knowledge partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Engage with external partners&mdash;including other international financial institutions, professional associations, and client counterparts.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Selection Criteria</b></p><p></p><div><b>
Academic qualifications and experience:</b></div><div></div><ul><li><br>
Advanced law degree (JD, LLM, or equivalent) and admission/qualification to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.</li><li>At least eight (8) years of post-qualification experience providing legal advice and counsel on matters within the scope of these Terms of Reference (ToRs).</li><li>Prior experience advising on procurement matters as they apply to multilateral development banks will be an asset.</li><li>Proven legal research and analysis skills, and demonstrated ability to draft and review legal agreements, memoranda, guidance/technical briefing notes, and analytical reports.</li><li>Excellent problem‑solving abilities and clear, persuasive written and oral communication skills.</li><li>Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries.</li><li>Experience mentoring junior counsels.</li><li>Demonstrated intellectual leadership and ability to work independently on complex project components under limited supervision.</li><li>Fluency in English, both written and oral, is required. Proficiency in French or Spanish is preferred.</li></ul><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>

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