general counsel

KuCoin Exchange

<p></p><p>The General Counsel (AU) will provide legal and regulatory advice to ensure that KuCoin's products and services in Australia are compliant per local regulations. The General Counsel (AU) should be able to interface externally with regulators to safeguard KuCoin from legal liabilities and regulatory issues in Australia. It is also expected for the General Counsel (AU) to internalize commercial and corporate related tasks. Focus areas include Commercial and Regulatory. </p> <b>Responsibilities </b> <ul> <li>Overseeing the upkeep and maintenance of regulated entities in Australia, alongside the Compliance Officer and Responsible Manager(s) </li> <li>Executing business and legal (including regulatory) decisions and strategies with the objective of regional expansion in Oceania and beyond </li> <li>Leading license applications, post-licensing related matters and acquisitions of regulated entities or otherwise </li> <li>Working with cross-functional teams across product, business, strategy and more </li> <li>Monitoring regulatory and legal developments in Oceania </li> <li>Liaising with external counsels and other professional advisers </li> <li>Performing other ad-hoc corporate legal related duties in alignment with strategic business plans </li> <li>Collaborating with the Group legal team on Group-level assignments </li> <li>Contributing to knowledge sharing and building within the team </li> </ul> <b>Requirements </b> <ul> <li>Qualified solicitor with at least 5 years PQE </li> <li>Direct experience in regulatory matters relating to AFSL </li> <li>Self motivated and with a sense of ownership towards job responsibilities, including the ability to manage tasks assigned independently, and deliver balanced legal advice and quality work </li> <li>Able to multitask effectively, with strong organizational skills </li> <li>Proactive, pleasant team player, with sharp business acumen, paired with exceptional communication skills and the ability to be flexible and adaptable in a fast paced environment </li> <li>Detail oriented with a keen awareness of legal issues in regulatory and commercial and corporate matters </li> <li>Dynamic personality, able to be flexible and adaptable in a fast past environment </li> <li>Excellent command of written and spoken English and another Asian language, preferably with fluency in Mandarin Chinese </li> <li>Experience working in private practice, in house, or at a government/regulatory agency, with exposure to financial regulatory matters and preferably related matters </li> <li>Experience in providing legal advice concerning regulated products (such as financial instruments and payment services) </li> <li>A strong understanding of the developing issues and products in the areas of fintech, especially in Australia </li> </ul> <b>Seniority level </b> <ul><li>Mid Senior level </li> </ul> <b>Employment type </b> <ul><li>Full time </li> </ul> <b>Job function </b> <ul><li>Legal </li> </ul> <p></p>

General Counsel

Join Parachute

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h3><div><br>
The General Counsel serves as the chief legal advisor to the organization, providing strategic legal guidance to executive leadership and ensuring the company&rsquo;s operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards. This role oversees all legal matters related to plasma collection, donor rights, regulatory compliance, employment law, corporate governance, risk management, and contracts. The General Counsel plays a critical role in safeguarding the company&rsquo;s reputation and supporting its growth objectives in a highly regulated industry.</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Key Responsibilities</b></h3><br>
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Advise executive leadership and the board of directors on legal strategy, corporate governance, and risk management.</li>
<li>Ensure organizational compliance with FDA, HIPAA, OSHA, cGMP, and other regulatory requirements relevant to the plasma and biopharmaceutical industry.</li>
<li>Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including vendor agreements, clinical partnerships, lease agreements, and donor-related documents.</li>
<li>Oversee internal investigations and respond to regulatory audits or inquiries from agencies such as the FDA, OIG, or state health departments.</li>
<li>Provide legal support for employment and labor matters, including workplace policies, disputes, and compliance with federal and state laws.</li>
<li>Manage litigation, claims, and disputes, coordinating with external counsel as necessary.</li>
<li>Support business development, mergers, and acquisitions, including due diligence and deal structuring.</li>
<li>Lead the development and implementation of company-wide legal policies, training, and compliance programs.</li>
<li>Serve as the key point of contact for external legal partners, regulators, and industry groups.</li>
<li>Monitor emerging legal and regulatory trends that could impact the plasma industry and proactively advise leadership.</li>
<li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul><br>
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise</b></h3><br>
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Deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks including FDA regulations, HIPAA, cGMP, CLIA, and labor/employment law.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal issues in a fast-paced, regulated environment.</li>
<li>Exceptional judgment, communication, and leadership skills.</li>
<li>Experience overseeing or managing legal teams and working cross-functionally with executive and operational stakeholders.</li>
<li>Ability to manage external counsel and legal budgets effectively.</li></ul><br>
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About Join Parachute</b></h3><div>
Parachute is a new kind of plasma donation company that allows individuals to earn money while creating life-saving medicine.<br>
</div><div>Plasma is used to create medicine that treats chronic illnesses, including immune disorders, liver disease, bleeding disorders, and cancer. Right now, there&rsquo;s a severe plasma shortage, which is impacting patients&rsquo; access to these life-saving treatments.</div></div>

Prospector Baseball Group

<p>Prospector Baseball Group (PBG) is dedicated to delivering affordable, family-friendly entertainment that brings communities together. Rooted in the towns we serve, our local clubs are a source of hometown pride. We empower local leadership to keep each team authentic, quirky, and unique &ndash; ensuring every club reflects the character and spirit of its community.</p><p>PBG is seeking a General Counsel to join our growing executive team. This role is ideal for a strategic, business-minded legal leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is excited about supporting the continued expansion of our footprint within the sports industry.</p><p>The General Counsel serves as PBG&rsquo;s principal legal and strategic advisor, with primary responsibility for overseeing all legal matters, compliance, and governance and for leading the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions. A majority of the General Counsel&rsquo;s time will be focused on acting as lead deal counsel on a steady pipeline of M&amp;A and related strategic initiatives, partnering closely with executive leadership to support growth while managing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance.</p><p><b>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><p><b>Mergers &amp; Acquisitions</b></p><p>● Serve as lead deal counsel on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, and strategic investments, running transactions with lean external support where appropriate.</p><p>● Manage all legal aspects of the deal lifecycle, from initial structuring and letters of intent through closing and post-closing integration.</p><p>● Lead and coordinate due diligence processes, including collaboration with internal stakeholders and external advisors.</p><p>● Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents such as letters of intent, purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, equity documents, and ancillary agreements.</p><p>● Advise executive leadership on legal risks, deal structure, transaction strategy, and key commercial terms.</p><p>● Serve as the primary liaison with MLB legal departments and other league counterparts on transaction approvals, consents, and ongoing league-related requirements.</p><p>● Support and help drive post-closing integration and ongoing compliance matters related to completed transactions.</p><p><b>Corporate Governance &amp; Strategy</b></p><p>● Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the executive team and board of directors, providing clear, pragmatic counsel on strategic initiatives and risk.</p><p>● Oversee corporate governance, including board materials, resolutions, minutes, and corporate records.</p><p>● Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations across PBG&rsquo;s entities and operations.</p><p>● Assist with entity formation, structuring, restructuring, and corporate maintenance in connection with growth and M&amp;A activity.</p><p><b>Commercial &amp; Operational Legal Support</b></p><p>● Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor, partnership, licensing, sponsorship, advertising, and service agreements.</p><p>● Assist with reviewing and negotiating key organizational agreements, which may include stadium/facility agreements, insurance, real estate, licensing, sponsorship, advertising, and other partnership arrangements.</p><p>● Advise internal teams on legal issues related to employment, intellectual property, real estate, marketing, and risk management.</p><p>● Develop and implement practical legal policies, procedures, and best practices that scale with the business.</p><p><b>Risk Management &amp; Compliance</b></p><p>● Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across the company, with a focus on supporting disciplined growth.</p><p>● Manage litigation, claims, and disputes, including oversight of outside counsel and strategic decision-making on when to litigate, settle, or avoid matters altogether.</p><p>● Ensure compliance with employment laws, data privacy regulations, league requirements, and other industry-specific obligations.</p><p>● Work closely with MLB and other relevant governing bodies to ensure ongoing compliance with league rules, policies, and approval processes.</p><p><b>Leadership, Legal Operating Model &amp; External Counsel Management</b></p><p>● Design and execute a legal operating model that brings appropriate work in-house while reserving specialized or high-risk matters for outside counsel.</p><p>● Select, manage, and oversee outside legal counsel and advisors across corporate, M&amp;A, litigation, and specialty areas.</p><p>● Rationalize and consolidate the firm panel; negotiate fee arrangements, alternative fee structures, and volume discounts to drive efficiency and value.</p><p>● Develop and maintain templates, playbooks, checklists, and standardized processes (including for repeatable M&amp;A work) to reduce reliance on outside counsel for routine matters.</p><p>● Implement practical matter and document management practices so legal workflows and institutional knowledge are captured internally, not just in law firm inboxes.</p><p>● Provide training and guidance to leadership and employees on legal topics, contract standards, and risk awareness as needed.</p><p><b>NEAR-TERM PRIORITIES (FIRST 12&ndash;18 MONTHS)</b></p><p>● Take lead deal counsel responsibility on core acquisitions and other strategic transactions, partnering closely with executive leadership and external advisors.</p><p>● Assess current use of outside counsel, legal spend, and workflows; propose and implement a plan to bring routine commercial, corporate maintenance, and repeatable M&amp;A work in-house where appropriate.</p><p>● Build and roll out core legal infrastructure (key templates, playbooks, approval processes, and matter tracking) that supports a consistent, repeatable approach to deals and day-to-day contracting.</p><p>● Establish effective working relationships with MLB legal and other league stakeholders to ensure smooth approvals and ongoing compliance.</p><p><b>REQUIRED EDUCATION &amp; EXPERIENCE</b></p><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><p>● Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.</p><p>● Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.</p><p>● 7+ years of legal experience, with a significant focus on mergers and acquisitions.</p><p>● Demonstrated experience serving as lead deal counsel on multiple buy-side transactions, including responsibility for negotiation of purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and key ancillary documents from LOI through closing and integration.</p><p>● Experience in-house and/or at a top-tier law firm handling complex transactions, ideally in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.</p><p>● Proven track record of independently managing outside counsel and legal budgets; experience designing or refining legal processes, playbooks, or operating models is strongly preferred.</p><p>● Strong negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues into clear business recommendations.</p><p>● Proven ability to work collaboratively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams (e.g., finance, operations, HR, corporate development).</p><p><b>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></p><p>● Experience advising growth-oriented companies, particularly multi-unit or multi-site businesses (e.g., consumer, hospitality, sports, or entertainment platforms).</p><p>● Familiarity with private equity, strategic investments, or corporate development in a buy-and-build or roll-up context.</p><p>● Experience managing post-merger integration issues and aligning legal structures with operational realities.</p><p>● Experience in sports, media, entertainment, or other league/franchise or association-based environments, or in heavily regulated, relationship-driven ecosystems.</p><p>● Prior experience building or helping to build an in-house legal function is a strong plus.</p><p><b>KEY COMPETENCIES</b></p><p>● Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and an owner&rsquo;s mindset.</p><p>● Excellent judgment and risk assessment skills, with the ability to calibrate risk to the company&rsquo;s growth objectives.</p><p>● Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously and prioritize in a dynamic, deal-driven environment.</p><p>● Clear, concise communicator with strong leadership presence and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.</p><p>● Comfortable operating as both a hands-on drafter/negotiator and a senior advisor to leadership and the board.</p><p><b>NOTE:</b> This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Role scope may evolve with the needs of the business.</p><p><i>Prospector Baseball Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings and believe diversity strengthens our teams, culture, and connection to the communities we serve.</i></p><p>Pay: $200,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: Remote</p>

MasterCorp

<div><p><b>Join Our Team at MasterCorp, Inc.!</b><br>
At MasterCorp, Inc., we provide exceptional service and innovative solutions in the hospitality industry. As a leader in our field, we believe in the power of teamwork, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. Our dynamic and inclusive workplace fosters growth, creativity, and the opportunity to make an impact. We are looking for passionate and driven individuals to join our team and help us continue to deliver outstanding results for our clients.</p><p></p><p>
The General Counsel serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the Executive Director, President and executive leadership team. This hands-on role leads a small legal team and provides pragmatic, business-oriented counsel on a wide range of legal, compliance, and risk management matters. The GC actively participates in strategic planning and decision-making, ensuring legal considerations align with business objectives and growth strategies.<br>
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Responsibilities include corporate governance, compliance, commercial transactions, employment law, litigation, and day-to-day contracting. The GC will also support business development initiatives and interact with the Board and ownership on strategic matters. This role is based in Orlando, FL.</p><p></p><p><b>
OUR VALUES</b></p><p>
Every Associate must demonstrate our values of:</p><ul><li><b>
INTEGRITY</b> &ndash; We never compromise on our word. We act with transparency &ndash; we are a trusted partner.</li><li><b>
PRIDE</b> &ndash; We are proud of our people, and they are proud to work for MasterCorp.</li><li><b>
QUALITY</b> &ndash; We do things the right way and strive to continuously improve.</li><li><b>
DEPENDABILITY</b> &ndash; We keep our promises. We are accountable for our actions. We meet or beat our deadlines &ndash; you can count on us.</li><li><b>
RESPECT</b> &ndash; We value and appreciate every member of our team. We treat each other as we wish to be treated ourselves.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED</b></p><ul><li><b>
Strategic</b> <b>Mindset</b> &ndash; Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.</li><li><b>
Ensures</b> <b>Accountability</b> &ndash; Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.</li><li><b>
Attracts</b> <b>Top</b> <b>Talent</b> &ndash; Attracts and selects the best talent to meet current and future business needs.</li><li><b>
Drives</b> <b>Vision</b> and <b>Purpose</b> &ndash; Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.</li><li><b>
Cultivates</b> <b>Innovation</b> &ndash; Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful.</li><li><b>
Customer Focus &ndash;</b> Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.</li><li><b>
Drives Results &ndash; </b>Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b></p><p><i>
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
</i></p><p><b>Leadership &amp; Governance</b></p><ul><li>
Serve as a strategic advisor to the President, executive team, and executive director on legal, compliance, and risk-related matters.</li><li>
Provide advice and counsel to the Board of Directors and President on corporate governance matters.</li><li>
Manage, mentor, and develop a small legal team, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Legal &amp; Compliance</b></p><ul><li>
Proactively identify legal and compliance risks and develop pragmatic, risk-based mitigation strategies.</li><li>
Lead compliance programs and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements across the organization.</li><li>
Negotiate, draft, and review complex commercial contracts; support critical business negotiations.</li><li>
Provide guidance on litigation, employment law, licensing, and other operational legal issues.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Strategic Support</b></p><ul><li>
Partner with cross-functional leaders to enable strategic initiatives and business development efforts.</li><li>
Support future growth strategies with sound legal counsel and risk management.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION</b></p><ul><li>
J.D. from an accredited, competitive law school.</li><li>
Minimum 15 years of combined major law firm and in-house experience; hospitality industry experience strongly preferred.</li><li>
Strong background in litigation, commercial contracting, employment law, and licensing.</li><li>
High-level understanding of financial, business, and strategic considerations.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS</b></p><ul><li>
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a hands-on, pragmatic approach.</li><li>
Proven track record of developing creative, practical solutions to complex issues.</li><li>
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.</li><li>
Growth mindset and commitment to developing talent.</li><li>
Alignment with MasterCorp&rsquo;s core values and entrepreneurial culture.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS</b></p><ul><li>
Occasionally &ndash; on average 10% of travel on a monthly basis
</li></ul><p></p><p>The General Counsel role is not limited to the above-mentioned job description and may be requested to do additional tasks as directed by MasterCorp Management.</p><p></p><p>
MasterCorp Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetics or protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.</p><p></p><p>
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:<br>
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.<br>
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Thank you for considering a career with MasterCorp, Inc. We look forward to reviewing your application.</p></div>

PlanetArt

<div><p><b>Company and Vision
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PlanetArt&rsquo;s vision is to be the leading seller of personalized and make-on-demand products worldwide. We provide consumers with unmatched tools and content and an unparalleled end-to-end customer experience that result in high-quality, meaningful finished products and memorable celebrations of life events.
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The company&rsquo;s brands include the popular FreePrints and FreePrints Photobooks apps and the industry leading SimplytoImpress card and stationery site, as well as Personal Creations, CafePress and ISeeMe! Visit www.planetart.com to learn more about our brands.
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We have more than 500 team members across multiple offices, primarily in Calabasas CA, San Diego CA, Woodridge IL, Minneapolis, MN and Pleasanton, CA. We also have team members in two company-owned offices in China, as well as in Europe.
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<b>Job Overview</b><br>
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PlanetArt is seeking a General Counsel who brings strong legal judgment, business acumen, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-growing, technology-driven environment. This role is a member of the executive team and serves as a core partner to the Co-CEOS and senior leadership in shaping company strategy and managing legal risk across a global business.<br>
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As General Counsel, you will lead the company&rsquo;s legal function across all areas of the organization, providing practical, business-focused guidance that supports growth while protecting the company. You will work closely with leaders across the business, influence decision-making at the highest level, and help build scalable legal frameworks as the company evolves.
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This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who values accountability, collaboration, and high standards. You will join a team of driven, thoughtful leaders who take their work seriously and expect the same from each other. If you are entrepreneurial by nature, comfortable navigating complexity, and motivated by doing work that has real impact, this role offers both responsibility and opportunity.
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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be local to or willing to relocate to the Calabasas area as we operate on a hybrid work model (3 days onsite, 2 remote)<br>
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<b>What You&rsquo;ll Do
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<b>Key Responsibilities</b><br>
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</p><ul><li>Manage the day-to-day of our legal function, including managing both outside counsel and our in-house legal team.
</li><li>Work closely with our Co-CEOs on a variety of strategic and special projects.
</li><li>Hold primary responsibility for compliance, including privacy (domestic and international), employment, FTC Consent Order, OSHA, consumer product, and advertising and promotion.
</li><li>Negotiate, draft, review and interpret a wide range of commercial agreements and amendments, including license agreements, service agreements, marketing agreements and leases.
</li><li>Run the legal side of our M&amp;A and corporate transactions activity, including conducting and managing due diligence and drafting and negotiating contracts used in the M&amp;A process.
</li><li>Oversee litigation and dispute resolution on a global scale.
</li><li>Oversee our intellectual property practice, covering primarily patents and trademarks (domestic and international).
</li><li>Serve as the company&rsquo;s corporate secretary.
</li><li>Act as an &ldquo;Agent of Change&rdquo; in our growth-oriented culture.
</li></ul><p><b>Requirements</b></p><p><b>
What You Should Have
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<b>Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements<br>
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</p><ul><li>J.D. with excellent academic credentials.</li>
<li>Member in at least one state bar (California preferred).
</li><li>15+ years of experience providing legal services to technology, eCommerce or consumer products company(ies), including at least 5 years of practicing in-house.
</li><li>Deep experience in intellectual property licensing, mergers and acquisitions and commercial transactions. Bonus points for experience in compliance with an FTC consent order.
</li><li>Natural curiosity and an inclination to ask &ldquo;why?&rdquo; when presented with a new fact or issue.
</li><li>Commitment to growth as both a person and a professional.
</li><li>Outstanding analytical, communication, organizational, negotiation and drafting skills.
</li><li>Sound legal, financial and business judgment.
</li><li>Strategic thinking and multi-tasking skills with an ability to accommodate tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail.
</li><li>Self-starter with a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently and a make-it-happen mindset.</li></ul><p><br>
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What You Can Expect
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<b>Working Conditions<br>
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</p><ul><li>Work is performed in an office environment with low to moderate noise levels.
</li><li>Position requires regular, continuous use of computer.
</li><li>Position requires regular sitting and standing.
</li><li>Position requires regular interaction with team members through the following methods: in-person, phone, Zoom, Slack and email.
</li><li>May require occasional travel.
</li><li>This is a hybrid position; employees are expected to be in the office three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) with the option of working remotely two days (Wednesday and Friday).</li>
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Benefits</b></p><p>
The compensation range for this position is $220,000 - $280,000 annual salary + bonus.<br>
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<b>PlanetArt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:<br>
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</p><ul><li>Health, Dental, Vision and Pet Insurance
</li><li>Life Insurance
</li><li>Pet Insurance</li>
<li>Mental Health Benefits
</li><li>401(k) with matching
</li><li>Excellent Work/Life Balance &ndash; Paid Time Off, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
</li><li>Employee Product Discounts</li></ul></div><p></p>

Keystone Custom Homes

<div><div>Position Overview:</div>
<div>The General Counsel at <b>Keystone Custom Homes</b> will serve as the company&rsquo;s chief legal officer and primary legal advisor, providing strategic and practical legal guidance across all aspects of a residential homebuilding and land development business. This role partners closely with executive leadership to proactively identify and manage legal risk, minimize exposure, control legal spend, and support profitable growth. As a trusted advisor, the General Counsel will oversee contract negotiation, land acquisition and development matters, commercial and financial transactions, construction and warranty issues, litigation management, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and corporate governance while providing strategic day-to-day legal guidance to support operations, sales, customer relations, and overall business objectives. <b>Successful candidates will bring a strong sense of grit, determination, and initiative to pursue outcomes that further the work and mission of Keystone.</b></div>
<div></div><div>Key Responsibilities:</div>
<ul><li>Provide strategic legal counsel to executive leadership on <b>land acquisition and development, residential development, home sales, customer relations, joint ventures, and strategic initiatives</b>.</li>
<li>Negotiate, draft, and review <b>real estate purchase agreements, land development contracts, construction agreements, vendor and trade partner contracts, and sales-related documents</b>.</li>
<li>Identify legal risks related to <b>home construction, warranties, customer disputes, and regulatory compliance</b>, and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions.</li>
<li>Serve as a legal liaison to represent Keystone Custom Homes with <b>homebuyers, trade partners, municipalities, lenders, title companies, and suppliers</b>.</li>
<li>Advise on day-to-day legal matters affecting operations, including <b>marketing programs, sales practices, disclosures, and dispute resolution</b>.</li>
<li>Manage and resolve customer and third-party disputes, including <b>warranty claims, construction defect allegations, and Better Business Bureau or consumer complaints</b>, with a focus on early and amicable resolution when possible.</li>
<li>Provide legal guidance on <b>zoning, land use, environmental regulations, permitting, and other regulatory requirements</b> impacting residential development and construction.</li>
<li>Oversee litigation strategy and manage relationships with outside counsel, ensuring effective representation and controlled legal expenses.</li>
<li>Monitor and interpret changes in <b>state, federal, and local laws and regulations</b> affecting homebuilding and real estate operations, ensuring ongoing compliance.</li>
<li>Conduct legal research and ensure contracts, policies, and business practices comply with applicable statutes, regulations, and case law.</li>
<li>Manage legal timelines, filings, and court requirements to ensure deadlines and procedural obligations are met.</li>
</ul><div>Preferred Qualifications:</div>
<ul><li><b>Juris Doctor (JD)</b> required; undergraduate or graduate education in <b>business administration, real estate, or construction-related fields</b> is a plus.</li>
<li>Admission to practice law in the <b>Commonwealth of Pennsylvania</b>, with a license in good standing.</li>
<li>Minimum of 10 years of<b> legal experience</b> in a law firm or 6 years as in-house corporate.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience serving as <b>General Counsel or senior legal leader</b>, preferably within <b>homebuilding, residential construction, real estate development, or construction law</b>.</li>
<li>Strong working knowledge of <b>residential real estate law, land use and zoning, construction law, contracts, litigation, labor and employment law, and warranty issues</b>.</li>
<li>Proven experience advising on <b>corporate governance, financial matters, securities compliance, and regulatory issues in a corporate or real estate/construction environment</b>.</li>
<li>Demonstrated expertise in handling complex commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, financing arrangements, and tax planning/controversy matters.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate legal issues into practical business guidance.</li>
<li>Proven ability to anticipate legal risks in a fast-paced, customer-facing homebuilding environment.</li></ul></div>

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:
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<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>
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<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>
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There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:<br>
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<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>
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<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>
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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>
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<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>

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