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FINRA

<div></div><div>Render senior-level legal advice and support in connection with the complete life cycle of the adoption of new regulatory initiatives, and serve as subject matter resource in one or more areas of legal expertise. This is senior-level professional work in which incumbents are developing their roles, increasing their skills, assuming increased responsibility, and working under general guidance.<div></div><div>
Essential Job Functions:</div><ul><li>
With limited oversight, advise the Board of Governors and FINRA advisory committees with respect to complex and sensitive regulatory initiatives and rule changes under consideration by the Board.</li><li>
Assist in briefing and communicating complex and sensitive regulatory initiatives to senior executives of FINRA. Must be able to provide such analysis under urgent deadlines.</li><li>
Serve as a source of legal expertise within FINRA in many subject areas and provide expert advice on questions in these subject areas.</li><li>
Prepare Board materials that contain sophisticated analyses and discussions of competing policy or political considerations necessary for the informed judgment of the issues by the Board.</li><li>
Review and draft new rule proposals with greater independence; gather and incorporate views of industry participants, other regulators, senior staff and other interested parties; and prepare rule filings to the SEC.</li><li>
Work closely with Regulatory Economics and Market Analysis (REMA) in conducting economic impact assessments of rulemakings.</li><li>
Together with senior-level OGC attorneys, meet with senior staff of SEC, industry groups and other interested parties concerning regulatory initiatives.</li><li>
Represent FINRA before industry groups.</li><li>
Prepare Regulatory Notices, rule guidance and other correspondence with member firms, their outside counsel and other interested parties.</li><li>
Conduct and oversee legal and other research into matters of regulatory policy as necessary to (1) develop rule proposals and to respond to internal and external comments, and (2) respond to interpretive and exemptive requests.</li><li>
Identify and present original, creative, innovative and sophisticated solutions and proposals for changes to existing rules, including the elimination or reduction of unnecessary regulation and the adoption of new rules.</li><li>
Serve as liaison to FINRA advisory committees as assigned.</li><li>
Keep abreast of and analyze SEC, industry and other self-regulatory organization initiatives, and develop and maintain strong working relationships with SEC staff and other regulators.</li><li>
Attend and speak at regulatory policy public conferences and meetings of FINRA advisory committees on areas of subject matter expertise.</li><li>
Demonstration of FINRA&rsquo;s values.</li><li>
Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA&rsquo;s mission of investor protection and market integrity.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Other Responsibilities:</div><ul><li><div>
Lead or participate in ad hoc special projects and initiatives as requested.</div></li><li><div>
Provide status reports of assigned matters or projects.</div></li><li><div>
Develop communications as needed for Chief Legal Officer and other senior management.</div></li><li><div>
Provide and implement suggestions to increase efficiency and effectiveness of office procedures.</div></li><li><div>
Train and mentor other attorneys, regulatory analysts, legal assistants, and administrative assistants in OGC.</div></li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Education/Experience Requirements:</div><ul><li><div>
A law degree and appropriately licensed to practice law in all applicable jurisdictions based on the relevant licensing requirements.</div></li><li><div>
A minimum of eight years of directly related legal experience.</div></li><li><div>
Advanced knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing the securities industry.</div></li><li><div>
Strong organizational skills.</div></li><li><div>
Excellent oral and written communication skills.</div></li><li><div>
Excellent judgment, analytical, and interpersonal skills.</div></li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Work Conditions:</div><ul><li><div>
Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence.</div></li><li><div>
Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
For work that is performed in CA, CO, FL, TX, IL, PA, MA, VA, MD, Washington, DC, NY and NJ, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate&rsquo;s skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.</div><div></div><div><br>
CA: Minimum Salary $150,600, Maximum Salary $305,000</div><div>
CO, FL,TX: Minimum Salary $131,100 Maximum Salary $254,000</div><div>
IL*/PA: Minimum Salary $144,000, Maximum Salary $279,500</div><div>
MA/MD/VA/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $150,600, Maximum Salary $292,300</div><div>
NY*/NJ: Minimum Salary $150,600, Maximum Salary $305,000</div><div></div><ul><li><br>
Including positions performed outside the state but reporting to an office or manager in that state.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. FINRA provides full pay ranges so that the candidate can consider their growth potential while at FINRA.</div><div></div><div>
#LI-Hybrid</div><div></div><div>
To be considered for this position, please submit an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.</div><div></div><div><i>
The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.</i></div><div></div><div><i>
Please note: If the &ldquo;Apply Now&rdquo; button on a job board posting does not take you directly to the FINRA Careers site, enter </i><i>www.finra.org/careers</i><i> into your browser to reach our site directly.</i></div><div></div><div>
FINRA strives to make our career site accessible to all users. If you need a disability-related accommodation for completing the application process, please contact FINRA's Employee Relations team at 240.386.4865 or by email at <div>EmployeeRelations@finra.org.</div> Please note that this process is exclusively for inquiries regarding application accommodations.</div><div></div><div>
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Non-exempt employees are also eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, or local law. As part of its dedication to employee wellness, FINRA provides comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance. Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, disability and legal. FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match and eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, and other benefits that support employee wellness, such as adoption assistance, backup family care, surrogacy benefits, employee assistance, and wellness programs.</div><div></div><div>
Time Off and Paid Leave*</div><div></div><div>
FINRA encourages its employees to focus on their health and wellness in many ways, including through a generous time-off program of 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days and 9 sick days, unless otherwise required by law (all pro-rated in the first year). Additionally, we are proud to support our communities by providing two volunteer service days (based on full-time schedule). Other paid leave includes military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections, care of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment); and childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment). Full-time employees receive nine paid holidays.</div><div></div><ul><li>Based on full-time schedule</li></ul><div></div><div>
Important Information</div><div></div><div>
FINRA&rsquo;s Code of Conduct imposes restrictions on employees&rsquo; investments and requires financial disclosures that are uniquely related to our role as a securities regulator. FINRA employees are required to disclose to FINRA all brokerage accounts that they maintain, and those in which they control trading or have a financial interest (including any trust account of which they are a trustee or beneficiary and all accounts of a spouse, domestic partner or minor child who lives with the employee) and to authorize their broker-dealers to provide FINRA with duplicate statements for all of those accounts. All of those accounts are subject to the Code&rsquo;s investment and securities account restrictions, and new employees must comply with those investment restrictions&mdash;including disposing of any security issued by a company on FINRA&rsquo;s Prohibited Company List or obtaining a written waiver from their Executive Vice President&mdash;by the date they begin employment with FINRA. Employees may only maintain securities accounts that must be disclosed to FINRA at one or more securities firms that provide an electronic feed (e-feed) of data to FINRA, and must move securities accounts from other securities firms to a firm that provides an e-feed within three months of beginning employment.</div><div></div><div><br>
As standard practice, employees must also execute FINRA&rsquo;s Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement without qualification or modification and comply with the company&rsquo;s policy on nepotism.</div><div></div><div>
Search Firm Representatives</div><div></div><div>
Please be advised that FINRA is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, a valid written agreement and task order must be in place before any resumes are submitted to FINRA. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FINRA without a valid written agreement and task order in place will be deemed the sole property of FINRA and no fee will be paid in the event that person is hired by FINRA.</div><div></div><div>
FINRA strives to make our career site accessible to all users. If you need a disability-related accommodation for completing the application process, please contact FINRA's Employee Relations team at 240.386.4865 or by email at <div>EmployeeRelations@finra.org.</div> Please note that this process is exclusively for inquiries regarding application accommodations.</div><div></div><div>
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.</div><div></div><div>
FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.</div><div></div><div>
FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.</div></div><div></div>

Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory

American Electric Power

<div><div>Job Posting End Date</div>
10-28-2025<div>
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.</div><div></div><div>
Job Summary</div><div></div>
The Assistant General Counsel &ndash; FERC will lead all aspects of AEP&rsquo;s practice before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), including rate, policy, transactional and compliance matters. The requirements of the position include drafting, reviewing, preparing, analyzing, filing and presenting such things as comments, briefs, testimony, legal opinions and other documentation required in federal or state regulatory proceedings. Includes coordinating with and rendering legal advice to company management related to federal energy regulatory matters, including transmission, NERC and regional transmission organization (RTO) policy. The position also involves representing the company in RTO stakeholder matters in PJM, SPP and MISO.<div></div><div>
Job Description</div><div></div><div>
What You'll Do:</div><ul><li>
Support federal energy regulatory activities by rendering legal advice to company representatives. Candidates should have experience with federal regulatory matters, including representation in electric matters before Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs).</li><li>
Support company regulatory, legal, finance, operations and other departments with responding to questions regarding interconnection, transmission, generation, FERC rate and other regulatory matters.</li><li>
In collaboration with FERC/RTO Policy, Federal Affairs, and Regulatory groups, advise on regulatory matters under the jurisdiction of the FERC with primary emphasis on the Federal Power Act, Department of Energy Organization Act and State regulatory matters affecting or affected by the jurisdiction of the FERC.</li><li>
As it regards federal energy regulatory matters, coordinate efforts with other internal teams to propose appropriate risk management, identify critical risk issues and make recommendations.</li><li>
Provide legal assessments, interpretations, recommendations, and representation on a wide range of legal issues involving federal energy regulatory statutes, regulations and other legal authority, as well as corporate policies.</li></ul><div></div><div>
What We're Looking For:</div><div></div><div>
Education:</div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree and Juris Doctorate.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Experience:</div><ul><li>
Eight plus years&rsquo; experience as a practicing attorney in private practice or in a corporate legal department, including at least 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney on FERC matters.</li><li>
FERC-related legal experience preferably with a law firm, corporate legal department, or on the staff of a rate regulatory body, such as FERC or a state regulatory agency.</li></ul><div><br>
Certifications/Licenses:</div><ul><li>
Active license to practice law in state in which position is located (Washington, DC or Ohio). For Ohio, eligibility to practice in Ohio corporate section is also acceptable.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Other Must Haves:</div><div></div><div>
Knowledge &amp; Skill Requirements:</div><ul><li>
Understanding of legal and regulatory issues relating to electric utilities.</li><li>
Understanding of federal energy regulation of Transmission and RTOs.</li><li>
Ability to manage FERC regulatory proceedings, tariff filings, and rulemakings.</li><li>
Experience with (a) preparing briefs, motions, case evaluation summaries and other documents as required by the nature of a case, (b) helping prepare witnesses for testimony, (c) conducting hearings in federal and/or administrative courts, and (d) preparing filings before FERC and/or state public utility commissions and other government bodies related to corporate matters.</li></ul><div><br>
Communication Skills:</div><ul><li>
Excellent advocacy, negotiation and written communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to promote teamwork and build relationships within the legal and business unit teams get work accomplished</li><li>
Ability to relate to many different constituencies in a positive, proactive manner that will engender confidence from company management, employees, public utilities commissions and other industry groups.</li><li>
Problem solver coupled with good conflict resolution skills.</li><li>
Ability for initiative and working independently of direct supervision</li></ul><div></div><div>
Where You'll Work:</div><ul><li>
On-Site in Washington DC or at AEP Headquarters in Columbus, OH or location</li></ul><div></div><div>
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do<br>
<br>
At AEP, we&rsquo;re more than just an energy company &mdash; we&rsquo;re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!</div><div></div><div>
#LI-ONSITE</div><div>
#AEPCareers</div><div></div><div>
Compensation Data</div><div>
Compensation Grade:</div><div></div>
SP20-012<div></div><div>
Compensation Range:</div><div></div>
$183,033.00-237,941.50 USD<div></div><div>
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S &ndash; Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.</div><div></div><div>
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.</div>

Assistant General Counsel (FERC)

<div></div><div>This position is responsible for directing and managing the complete life cycle of the adoption of new regulatory requirements. The incumbent provides expert knowledge to the Board of Governors and senior management, advising them on high-impact, legally and politically complex and sensitive regulatory initiatives and rule changes. This position is recognized by FINRA and the industry as the top/ primary expert in a particularly complex and unique subject matter area(s) pertaining to regulatory policy, rendering independent expert advice in these areas. The incumbent also would act under the supervision of the Senior Vice President and Director of Capital Markets as the primary coordinator of the policy and rulemaking functions within the Capital Markets Group of OGC, including overseeing preparation of board and committee materials, regulatory notices, rule filings, multiple NMS Plan participation, SEC outreach and economic impact assessments of rulemakings. The incumbent must have demonstrated ability to perform these functions with minimal or no supervision, as well as consistent demonstration of high-level independent judgment with the ability to take responsibility for the exercise of that judgment.<div></div><div><div>
Essential Job Functions:</div><ul><li>
Advise the Board of Governors and FINRA advisory committees with respect to high-impact, legally and politically complex and sensitive regulatory initiatives and rule changes under consideration by the Board.</li><li>
Brief and communicate complex and sensitive regulatory initiatives to senior executives of FINRA. Must be able to provide such analysis under urgent deadlines.</li><li>
Serve as the key source of legal expertise within FINRA in one or more subject areas and provide independent expert advice on questions and issues as they arise. Subject area expertise relate to trading practices, market integrity and market structure in equities, options and fixed income including order handling requirements, trade reporting and other transparency initiatives; SEC mandates including Consolidated Audit Trail, Regulation SCI, Regulation NMS, Regulation SHO, SEC Rule 15c3- 5 and SEC Rule 15c2-11; FINRA&rsquo;s quoting and trade reporting mechanisms, including TRACE, the Alternative Display Facility (ADF) and Trade Reporting Facilities (TRFs); and FINRA trading-related fees, including TAF and Section 31/Section 3.</li><li>
Represent FINRA before industry and self-regulatory organization/inter-market groups.</li><li>
Prepare and oversee the preparation of Board materials that contain sophisticated analyses and discussions of competing policy or political considerations necessary for the informed judgment of the issues by the Board.</li><li>
Draft and review the drafting of new rule proposals; gather and incorporate views of industry participants, other regulators, and senior staff; and prepare rule filings to the SEC.</li><li>
Serve as the primary coordinator in conducting economic impact assessments of rulemakings in the capital markets area of OGC, working closely with the Office of the Chief Economist.</li><li>
Prepare Regulatory Notices, rule guidance, and other correspondence with member firms and their outside counsel.</li><li>
Conduct legal and other research into matters of regulatory policy as necessary to (1) develop rule proposals and to respond to internal and external comments, and (2) respond to interpretive and exemptive requests.</li><li>
Take a leadership role in identifying and presenting original, creative, innovative, and sophisticated solutions and proposals for changes to existing rules, including rules and guidance needed to address the constantly evolving nature of trading within the securities markets.</li><li>
Provide expert-level legal counsel and assistance to projects and initiatives of other departments, supporting them in achieving their goals.</li><li>
Serve as primary liaison to FINRA committees as assigned.</li><li>
Lead and coordinate the efforts of other OGC legal staff in the completion of work projects.</li><li>
Analyze SEC, industry and other self-regulatory organization initiatives, and develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with other regulators.</li></ul></div><ul><li>
Be the recognized expert and attend and be a sought-out speaker at regulatory policy public conferences and meetings of FINRA committees on areas of subject matter expertise.</li><li>
Manage public communication of FINRA proposals and legal interpretations to member firms, members of the bar, the media, and other interested parties.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Other Responsibilities:</div><ul><li><div>
Lead or participate in ad hoc special projects and initiatives as requested.</div></li><li><div>
Train and mentor other OGC attorneys and assist in supervising and directing regulatory analysts, paralegals and administrative assistants in OGC.</div></li><li><div>
Support enforcement of office procedures concerning regulatory proposals and legal interpretive positions; provide and implement suggestions to increase efficiency and effectiveness of procedures.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Education/Experience Requirements:</div><ul><li><div>
A law degree and appropriately licensed to practice law in all applicable jurisdictions based on the relevant licensing requirements.</div></li><li><div>
10+ years of relevant legal experience.</div></li><li><div>
Highly developed expertise in a specialized area of knowledge that is both technically complex and central to the overall mission of the organization; and expert knowledge of rules, regulations and guidelines governing the securities industry.</div></li><li><div>
Excellent oral and written communication skills.</div></li><li><div>
Excellent interpersonal skills.</div></li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Work Conditions:</div><ul><li><div>
Normal office conditions.</div></li><li><div>
Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.</div></li><li><div>
Public speaking and appearing at regulatory conferences are required.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
For work that is performed in CA, CO, FL, TX, IL, PA, MA, VA, MD, Washington, DC, NY and NJ, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate&rsquo;s skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.</div><div></div><div>
CA: Minimum Salary $177,100, Maximum Salary $361,700</div><div>
CO, FL,TX: Minimum Salary $154,100, Maximum Salary $301,400</div><div>
IL*/PA: Minimum Salary $169,400, Maximum Salary $331,900</div><div>
MA/MD/VA/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $177,100, Maximum Salary $346,700</div><div>
NY*/NJ: Minimum Salary $177,100, Maximum Salary $361,700</div><div></div><ul><li><br>
Including positions performed outside the state but reporting to an office or manager in that state.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. FINRA provides full pay ranges so that the candidate can consider their growth potential while at FINRA.</div><div></div><div>
#LI-Hybrid</div><div></div><div>
To be considered for this position, please submit an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.</div><div></div><div><i>
The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.</i></div><div></div><div><i>
Please note: If the &ldquo;Apply Now&rdquo; button on a job board posting does not take you directly to the FINRA Careers site, enter </i><i>www.finra.org/careers</i><i> into your browser to reach our site directly.</i></div><div></div><div>
FINRA strives to make our career site accessible to all users. If you need a disability-related accommodation for completing the application process, please contact FINRA's Employee Relations team at 240.386.4865 or by email at <div>EmployeeRelations@finra.org.</div> Please note that this process is exclusively for inquiries regarding application accommodations.</div><div></div><div>
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Non-exempt employees are also eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, or local law. As part of its dedication to employee wellness, FINRA provides comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance. Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, disability and legal. FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match and eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, and other benefits that support employee wellness, such as adoption assistance, backup family care, surrogacy benefits, employee assistance, and wellness programs.</div><div></div><div>
Time Off and Paid Leave*</div><div></div><div>
FINRA encourages its employees to focus on their health and wellness in many ways, including through a generous time-off program of 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days and 9 sick days, unless otherwise required by law (all pro-rated in the first year). Additionally, we are proud to support our communities by providing two volunteer service days (based on full-time schedule). Other paid leave includes military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections, care of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment); and childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment). Full-time employees receive nine paid holidays.</div><div></div><ul><li>Based on full-time schedule</li></ul><div></div><div>
Important Information</div><div></div><div>
FINRA&rsquo;s Code of Conduct imposes restrictions on employees&rsquo; investments and requires financial disclosures that are uniquely related to our role as a securities regulator. FINRA employees are required to disclose to FINRA all brokerage accounts that they maintain, and those in which they control trading or have a financial interest (including any trust account of which they are a trustee or beneficiary and all accounts of a spouse, domestic partner or minor child who lives with the employee) and to authorize their broker-dealers to provide FINRA with duplicate statements for all of those accounts. All of those accounts are subject to the Code&rsquo;s investment and securities account restrictions, and new employees must comply with those investment restrictions&mdash;including disposing of any security issued by a company on FINRA&rsquo;s Prohibited Company List or obtaining a written waiver from their Executive Vice President&mdash;by the date they begin employment with FINRA. Employees may only maintain securities accounts that must be disclosed to FINRA at one or more securities firms that provide an electronic feed (e-feed) of data to FINRA, and must move securities accounts from other securities firms to a firm that provides an e-feed within three months of beginning employment.</div><div></div><div><br>
As standard practice, employees must also execute FINRA&rsquo;s Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement without qualification or modification and comply with the company&rsquo;s policy on nepotism.</div><div></div><div>
Search Firm Representatives</div><div></div><div>
Please be advised that FINRA is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, a valid written agreement and task order must be in place before any resumes are submitted to FINRA. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FINRA without a valid written agreement and task order in place will be deemed the sole property of FINRA and no fee will be paid in the event that person is hired by FINRA.</div><div></div><div>
FINRA strives to make our career site accessible to all users. If you need a disability-related accommodation for completing the application process, please contact FINRA's Employee Relations team at 240.386.4865 or by email at <div>EmployeeRelations@finra.org.</div> Please note that this process is exclusively for inquiries regarding application accommodations.</div><div></div><div>
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.</div><div></div><div>
FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.</div><div></div><div>
FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.</div></div><div></div>

Associate General Counsel, Capital Markets

Goodwin Procter LLP

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Details</b></h2><div><div><div><p>
Goodwin seeks a highly qualified associate with 3+ years of experience to join our Private Equity Group. Candidate must have experience both working in teams and in managing components of transactions independently, with specific experience in a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged recapitalizations, growth equity and venture capital transactions and exits and equity compensation. Candidate must be proactive, with a strong business sense, stellar communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage internal and external client and counsel relationships.</p>
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Candidates applying for associate positions with Goodwin should have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Relevant bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly) and deal sheet is required.</p><br>
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#LI-DNI</p></div></div></div></div>

Private Equity M&A - Mid-Level/Senior Associate

OpenAI

About the Team
<br><br>
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, government contracting, privacy, IP, corporate, employment, tax, regulatory, and litigation—who collaborate closely with colleagues across the company.
<br><br>
If you are passionate about helping bring cutting-edge AI technology to the public sector while navigating complex legal and regulatory landscapes, you’ll thrive here.
<br><br>
About the Role
<br><br>
We’re seeking a
<br><br>
Legal Contracts Manager
<br><br>
to support OpenAI for Government’s growing public sector business. This role will manage a wide range of contracting activities with U.S. federal, state, and local government customers and partners.
<br><br>
This role will partner closely with our legal, go-to-market, capture/proposals, and other teams to negotiate agreements, administer existing contracts, establish compliance mechanisms, and generally support the full lifecycle of contract performance. This role requires deep familiarity with government contracting, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to operate with speed and sound judgment in a fast-moving environment.
<br><br>
This position reports to our Associate General Counsel, Head of Public Sector Legal and is based in
<br><br>
Washington D.C.
<br><br>
<b>In this role will:</b><br>
Manage the full contract lifecycle for government agreements, including NDAs, services agreements, teaming agreements, subcontracts, and order forms.
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Negotiate contracts with federal, state, and local agencies and government integrators, balancing risk management with business objectives.
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Ensure ongoing compliance with contract requirements, including flow-down clauses, reporting obligations, and government-specific certifications (e.g., FAR/DFARS, FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST 800-171).
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Support contract pursuits and proposals, including review of RFP/RFQ terms, development of compliance matrices, and coordination of required representations and certifications.
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Coordinate with internal stakeholders—Legal, Finance, Security, Capture/Proposals, and Product—to ensure contract terms align with OpenAI’s technical capabilities, pricing structures, and security/compliance frameworks.
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Maintain contract records and manage data related to key terms, renewals, and deliverables.
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Develop scalable contracting processes and playbooks to streamline government sales while managing legal and regulatory risk.
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Monitor regulatory developments and advise on implications for government contracts and compliance programs.
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<b>You might thrive in this role if you:</b><br>
7+ years of experience in government contracting, contract management, or technology transactions, with significant exposure to U.S. federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS).
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JD, law degree, or relevant contract management certification (e.g., NCMA CPCM/CCCM) preferred but not required.
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Active U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance.
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Strong background negotiating and managing agreements with U.S. government agencies or prime contractors.
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Familiarity with public sector compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, CMMC, ITAR/EAR, government data rights).
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Demonstrated ability to operate with autonomy and sound judgment in highly technical, fast-moving environments.
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Demonstrated experience using artificial intelligence tools to automate legal and compliance workflows.
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Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with experience managing complex contract portfolios.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to distill complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance for business teams.
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Experience working in a high-growth technology company or government integrator 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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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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Compensation
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$207K + Offers Equity

Legal Contract Manager

United States Department of Justice

Hiring Organization
<br>Criminal Division (CRM)
<br>Hiring Office
<br>Capital Case Section
<br>Attorney Appointment Type
<br>Attorney Permanent
<br>Job ID
<br>25-CRM-CCS-013
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<b>Location:</b><br>
Washington, DC - United States
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<b>Application Deadline:</b><br>
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
<br>About the Office
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Capital Case Section (CCS) attorneys provide advice and litigation assistance to United States Attorney's Offices prosecuting capital cases, including acting as co-counsel. CCS provides guidance and training on all death penalty matters, from pre-trial through appeal. CCS attorneys also assist the Attorney General's Review Committee on Capital Cases with their recommendations on whether to seek the death penalty in eligible cases, and provide advice to senior DOJ staff on policy matters.
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Job Description
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The Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice is seeking qualified, experienced trial attorneys in the Capital Case Section (CCS) located in Washington, DC.
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<b>As a Trial Attorney, the incumbent:</b><br>
Conducts analysis of new cases received from the United States Attorneys' Offices and Department components charging a crime punishable by death. Section attorneys advise the Attorney General's Capital Case Review Committee in its factual and legal evaluation of cases submitted for the Department's decision whether to authorize a capital prosecution.
<br>Litigates all phases of federal capital cases, including pre-trial litigation, selecting death qualified juries, preparing/presenting penalty phase witnesses and evidence, and post-conviction briefing and hearings.
<br>Provides training on the Department's capital case litigation. Section attorneys provide legal, procedural, and policy guidance to United States Attorneys' Offices and Department components handling capital investigations and prosecutions.
<br>In collaboration with United States Attorneys' Offices, Section attorneys advise in the preparation of legal memoranda, such as proposed legislation, amendments, regulations, testimony, briefing materials, public statements, and correspondence on capital punishment issues.
<br>Collects and maintains trial and appellate materials related to federal capital prosecutions. Section attorneys partner with United States Attorneys' Offices in the development and management of current information and materials which act as a resources center for capital prosecutors.
<br>Assists in the development of Department policies and procedures related to federal capital prosecutions.
<br>Qualifications
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<b>Required Qualifications:</b> Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing. To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have at least four (4) years post J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: independently performing legal analysis; composing pleadings, briefs and other court documents involving unique and/or difficult legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; conducting highly complex civil or criminal litigation; and leading paralegals and support staff.
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<b>Preferred Qualifications:</b><br>
Experience in supporting, litigating, and supervising criminal cases in federal or state courts;
<br>Experience handling violent crime cases;
<br>Experience handling federal criminal prosecutions on behalf of the U. S. Department of Justice;
<br>Experience in preparing and submitting cases pursuant to the U.S. Department of Justice's death penalty protocol; and
<br>Experience trying capital cases.
<br>Application Process
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The Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement. Please submit your application through USAJOBS. The list of required documents can be found in the USAJobs announcement. Resumes longer than 2 pages will not be accepted.
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If you do not already have an account, please create a USAjobs account before applying Create an Account. You will be able to upload your resume and supporting documents and complete your profile prior to applying.
<br><b>Once you have an account, apply to the USAjobs vacancy:</b> https://www.usajobs.gov/job/848155600?_gl=1*1l7yrj9*_ga*Mzc4ODExMzYxLjE3NjA1NDE3NzQ.*_ga_5222X8D281*czE3NjA1NDE3ODEkbzEkZzEkdDE3NjA1NDU0MzIkajU1JGwwJGgw
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Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
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Salary
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The salary range for this position $167,603.00 to $195,200.00 per annum, which includes locality pay. See OPM’s Web page at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2025/general-schedule.

Trial Attorney

Cato Networks

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  Welcome to the future of cloud networking and security!
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 Cato Networks is the first company to converge enterprise networking and security into one centralized and global service that is delivered by cloud. It is led by networking and security pioneer Shlomo Kramer (Check Point, Imperva) and early investor (Palo Alto Networks, Exabeem, Trusteer and more). Cato&rsquo;s unique technology inspired a brand-new product category, later named &ldquo;SASE&rdquo; by Gartner and a market expected to reach $25 billion by 2027.
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 This is your opportunity to get on the rocket ship and join a company that is building a cutting-edge enterprise network and secure cloud platform, and is on a fast track to becoming the worldwide market leader &ndash; don&rsquo;t miss it!
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 We are looking for an experienced lawyer to join us as Legal Counsel. The role will help build the legal and compliance foundation and infrastructure required to support an amazing company and the business teams in the Americas and worldwide. The ideal candidate has a sharp business focus, is proactive, decisive, and highly collaborative.
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 We are open to candidates that are located remotely in the United States, with a preference for Eastern time zone.
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   Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice and recommendations on numerous legal and business issues in a fast-paced environment.
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   Ability to structure, draft and negotiate complex agreements and communicate effectively with sales professionals as well as attorneys, internal stakeholders in the company, and representatives of customers and partners in the Americas.
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   Knowledge of various technology agreements, including sales, various business models, licenses, consulting, NDAs, open-source, Channel partner and Strategic Alliance agreements, and other agreements commonly used in the high-tech industry required.
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   Monitor and provide guidance on data privacy and other applicable laws and regulations.
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   Create and maintain standard templates, business processes, and internal policies to help scale the business.
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree, Juris Doctorate, and a current license to practice law in at least one U.S. State
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   3+ years of experience in both a law firm and in-house environment, with a mix of commercial (customer-facing), product, and operational responsibilities.
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   Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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   Passion for collaboration and driving projects to completion.
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   A &ldquo;roll up the sleeves&rdquo; attitude, with a desire to learn new skills, build your experience with projects that may be outside your comfort zone, and work on projects in multi-disciplinary teams
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