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GEICO

<div>At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.
Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers&rsquo; expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose.
When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That&rsquo;s why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers.
GEICO is looking for an experienced legal professional with a background in insurance products to serve as an embedded Product Senior Legal Advisor. In this role you will support all business lines as they develop new products or ways of doing business and refine their work. The ideal candidate will build a strong relationship with the business units to understand their goals and plans. They will quickly learn the business objectives, the plan for achieving them, and then advise on legal requirements in language appropriate for non-lawyers. You will also advise on future risks and opportunities taking into consideration insurance compliance, consumer-protection laws, contractual obligations, privacy, and the requirements of the unfair claims practices acts.
Primary Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Under general supervision, understand all key business objectives and means of accomplishing them for assigned business unit(s)</li><li>
Provide legal advice related to the business unit(s) and anticipate future legal needs</li><li>
Draft and review policy documents anticipating litigation exposure</li><li>
Coordinate support for assigned business units from other parts of the legal department</li><li>
Use wide range of legal knowledge to issue spot implications of business choice that could interact with multiple legal subject areas such as, insurance compliance, consumer-protection laws, contractual obligations, privacy, and requirements of state unfair claims practices acts.</li></ul>
Basic Qualifications:
<ul><li>Strongly prefers candidates with 5 to 7 years of experience at a law firm or in-house serving as a legal advisor or coverage counselor for products within property/casualty insurance or an insurance litigation background including bad faith or extra contractual exposure</li><li>
Must have a law degree and an active law license to practice in the United States of America</li><li>
Strong listening and communication skills</li><li>
Strong research and writing skills, and an eagerness to be involved in a dynamic company</li><li>
Ability to quickly digest and understand business plans, processes, and procedures</li><li>
Ability to provide legal advice with incomplete information</li><li>
Refined judgement about legal and legal-adjacent risks as well as mitigation opportunities</li><li>
Must be solution oriented with strong analytical and decision-making skills</li><li>
Must have demonstrated experience solving business problems and advancing business metrics</li><li>
Experience working with cross-functional teams, both legal and non-legal.</li></ul>
Location: Hybrid &ndash; This position requires the individual to work 3 days onsite at our Chevy Chase, MD, New York, NY, or Cleveland, OH locations.
#LI-HB1 
Annual Salary
$148,625.00 - $260,350.00
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate&rsquo;s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations. 

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. 
The GEICO Pledge:
Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life&rsquo;s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we&rsquo;re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.
We&rsquo;re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers&rsquo; expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you&rsquo;ll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people&rsquo;s lives.
Great Careers: We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career &ndash; and your potential &ndash; in mind. You&rsquo;ll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.
Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose.
As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.
Great Rewards: We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.<ul><li>
Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family&rsquo;s overall well-being.</li><li>
Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.</li><li>
Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.</li><li>
Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.</li></ul>
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.</div>

Business Lines Senior Counsel

Matter Labs

<div>
 
 Who We Are &rarr; About Matter Labs
 
 
 
 At Matter Labs, we believe freedom drives progress and prosperity. Our mission is to advance freedom for all &mdash; through mass adoption of crypto.
 
 
 To make that real, we&rsquo;re building ZKsync, a verifiable blockchain network secured by zero‑knowledge proofs. Backed by over $250 million in funding from some of the world&rsquo;s smartest investors , we move fast, ship often, and judge ourselves by the results we create.
 
 
 
 More than 20 teams already run or are building custom ZKsync chains on our network, from crypto leaders like
 
 
 Crypto.com
 
 
 ,
 
 
 Abstract
 
 
 , and
 
 
 Lens
 
 
 , to global brands such as
 
 
 Deutsche Bank
 
 
 and
 
 
 Xsolla
 
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 We are looking for a Legal Counsel, Transactions to join our legal team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will be Matter Labs principal in-house legal advisor for a broad range of product,commercial, corporate, and compliance matters. Primary work will be partnering with our engineering team on products. Additionally, you will handle simple contracts (i.e. vendor, NDAs) and cross-border transactions commercial agreements (including simple. You will also work on global IP, privacy, and employment matters.
 
 
 As our ideal candidate, you are as comfortable driving projects as you are jumping in to help on other matters, regardless of the work to be done. You are a flexible and creative thinker with a pragmatic business mindset and solution-oriented approach to delivering legal services. You are willing to learn new areas of the law. You have a high emotional intelligence when interacting and collaborating with a variety of internal partners and sophisticated clients. You have strong integrity and ethics. And you want to be part of a low-ego, high-performance company.
 
 
 This is a 100% remote position (with the likelihood of optional travel to team and/or industry events) and is open to East Coast U.S., EU and UK based candidates.
 
 
 
 What You'll Be Doing
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Product CounselLegal Advice: Provide expert advice on product development, privacy, data protection, and intellectual property matters.
 </li>
 <li>
 Commercial and Corporate Agreements: Reviewing simple agreements and negotiating and drafting commercial agreements and technology transactions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Compliance: Counsel internal clients on legal and compliance policies and implications related to proposed transactions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Global Employment: Advice and policy review/drafting and compliance in partnership with the People Team
 </li>
 <li>
 General Counsel Support: Perform various other duties as delegated by the General Counsel
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What We Look For In You
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience: 3-5 years as a lawyer, with a background in both top-tier law firms and in-house roles, particularly in international product counseling, corporate transactions and technology as well as SOC2 and GDPR; experience in other areas a plus (i.e. employment, IP)
 </li>
 <li>
 Jurisdictional Qualification: Legally qualified to practice law in your jurisdiction
 </li>
 <li>
 Legal Crypto Knowledge: Experience in the crypto space is required
 </li>
 <li>
 Cross-Border Expertise: Proven ability or at least willingness to learn how to handle legal issues across different jurisdictions, with experience engaging local counsel when necessary
 </li>
 <li>
 Commercial Acumen: Excellent commercial awareness with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to legal challenges.
 </li>
 <li>
 High Emotional Intelligence: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate, influence and build relationships across organizational and geographic boundaries
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaboration: Effective in working with diverse stakeholders and maintaining productive working relationships
 </li>
 <li>
 Self-Motivation: Highly self-motivated, flexible, proactive, and capable of managing complex matters with minimal supervision
 </li>
 <li>
 Communication Skills: Impeccable judgment and fluency in English; additional languages are a plus
 </li>
 <li>
 Academic Background: Strong academic credentials from a top-tier institution
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Work model &amp; pay
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Remote‑first: work wherever you&rsquo;re most effective; optional travel to team or industry events. Ideally East Coast or European time zone.
 </li>
 <li>
 Freedom &amp; ownership culture: no time tracking, minimum bureaucracy&mdash;only results matter.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 For more on how we work, check out our
 
 
 Team Handbook
 
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 Benefits Snapshot
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Competitive compensation, equity, and token package
 </li>
 <li>
 Premium health, dental, and vision coverage
 </li>
 <li>
 16 weeks paid parental leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Flexible paid time off plus company‑wide closure weeks
 </li>
 <li>
 $2 000 equipment stipend &amp; $300 monthly co‑working allowance
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
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 See full benefits
 
 
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 Don't meet every requirement? Apply anyway. We're more interested in your potential, judgment, and motivation to work with our team than a perfect resume match.
 
</div>

Legal Counsel

Fora Travel

<div>
 
 About Fora
 
 
 
 
 Fora
 
 is the modern travel agency, redefining what it means to be a travel advisor in today&rsquo;s world. We&rsquo;re a next-generation platform that provides a comprehensive,
 
 business-in-a-box solution
 
 &mdash;combining
 
 cutting-edge technology
 
 ,
 
 personalized training
 
 ,
 
 a vibrant community
 
 , and exclusive
 
 industry partnerships
 
 &mdash;all designed to empower anyone with a passion for travel to turn that passion into a thriving business. Whether you're a travel enthusiast or an experienced professional, Fora equips you with everything needed to
 
 launch and scale a successful travel advisory business
 
 , making it the ultimate way to align work with your lifestyle.
 
 
 At the heart of Fora is our mission: to
 
 power the next generation of travel entrepreneurs
 
 to transform their love for travel into a fulfilling full-time or part-time career, offering unparalleled flexibility, autonomy, and support. We believe that everyone, from seasoned travel professionals to first-time entrepreneurs, can build a career that&rsquo;s both profitable and aligned with their passions.
 
 
 Our platform combines innovative technology with the human touch, offering:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Best-in-class training
 
 programs to help agents develop expert knowledge, no matter their starting point.
 </li>
 <li>
 A powerful suite of tools for booking, client management, and marketing, ensuring agents can focus on delivering exceptional travel experiences.
 </li>
 <li>
 Access to an engaged community of fellow advisors, fostering collaboration, support, and shared learning.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Exclusive partnerships
 
 with top travel brands, providing access to competitive rates, perks, and experiences that elevate advisors&rsquo; offerings.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Since our founding in
 
 2021
 
 by experienced travel entrepreneurs
 
 Henley Vazquez
 
 ,
 
 Jake Peters
 
 , and
 
 Evan Frank
 
 , Fora has experienced rapid growth, expanding to a team of
 
 180
 
 
 + full-time employees
 
 based in downtown
 
 New York City
 
 .
 
 Earlier this year,
 
 we announced our
 
 $60 million Series B and C investment rounds
 
 , led by
 
 Thrive Capital
 
 and
 
 Insight Partners
 
 , with participation by previous investors including
 
 Forerunner
 
 and
 
 Heartcore Capital.
 
 This funding represents a vote of confidence in the enduring power of entrepreneurship, and secures our ability to build a category-defining travel brand. We have a vision for the future that leverages the best of humans and the best of technology to create the first truly unified platform for all travel needs - from staycation to the safari.
 
 
 We're proud of the recognition we've received, including:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 LinkedIn&rsquo;s Top Startups List 2024
 </li>
 <li>
 Fast Company&rsquo;s Most Innovative Companies 2025 and 2023
 </li>
 <li>
 Built In 2025 Best Places to Work
 </li>
 <li>
 And several "top agency" awards from our fantastic partners including Virtuoso, IHG, Four Seasons, and more
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Fora is a mission-driven company
 
 that believes in the power of entrepreneurship, community, and passion. As we continue to grow, we are looking for more talented and like-minded individuals to join our team - people who are excited about transforming the travel space and helping us scale our vision globally.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re seeking a highly motivated
 
 Legal Counsel
 
 to join our Legal Team at Fora to advise on complex commercial issues, governance, corporate transactions and a variety of other issues, including data &amp; privacy and global regulatory compliance. This is a strategic, hands-on role in a high-growth technology environment reporting to the General Counsel &ndash; an opportunity to shape scalable processes and partner with business leaders to support Fora&rsquo;s continued success and further accelerate the growth of Fora globally.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Serve as a trusted legal advisor across our organization, partnering with teams like Business &amp; International Ops, Travel Partners, Product, Advisor Experience &amp; Finance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead commercial contracting efforts by drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a wide range of commercial contracts, including customer contracts, partnerships, vendor agreements, SaaS/MSAs, marketing contracts, licensing agreements and NDAs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive our corporate governance and compliance initiatives, ensuring we're operating effectively while adhering to applicable laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyze user and product experiences from a legal perspective, advising on compliance, risk, and business trade-offs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and implement policies, playbooks, and legal templates to standardize and streamline operations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide counsel on pre-litigation disputes, risk management, and escalation strategies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stay current on legal and regulatory developments affecting membership business models, travel and technology, and proactively advise stakeholders on implications.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 5-7+ years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and in-house legal department in a startup, technology or other dynamic environment
 </li>
 <li>
 J.D. and admission in good standing in New York
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills, with experience across a broad range of commercial agreements, including SaaS, vendor and partnerships agreements
 </li>
 <li>
 Business-minded, with the ability to operate independently in ambiguity and exercise sound judgment, think creatively through complex issues, balance legal and business risk, and escalate appropriately
 </li>
 <li>
 Clear, effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build trusted relationships
 </li>
 <li>
 Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, cross-functional workflows, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
 </li>
 <li>
 Enthusiastic with proven track record of learning quickly, taking initiative, resourcefulness and willingness to step in where needed to fill gaps
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive continuous improvement of contract templates and playbooks in line with evolving business practices and legal frameworks
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work in the U.S.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Compensation
 
 
 
 Compensation for this role varies based on experience, with an indicative range of $140K&ndash;$180K + equity. Final compensation will depend on the level at which the candidate is hired, as we&rsquo;re considering multiple levels for this role.
 
 
 Additional benefits include:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Unlimited vacation
 </li>
 <li>
 Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
 </li>
 <li>
 Dental &amp; Vision Insurance
 </li>
 <li>
 Wellhub Memberships
 </li>
 <li>
 401k plan with company match
 </li>
 <li>
 Commuter Benefits
 </li>
 <li>
 Supplemental Life Insurance
 </li>
 <li>
 Stock Options
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 This role is based in our beautiful New York City office (Tribeca/Fidi) with lots of natural light and great views.
 
 
 
 Our Values
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re forging our own path
 
 
 
 Fora has always been about driving change within the industry. We&rsquo;re not interested in maintaining the status quo.
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re stronger together
 
 
 
 Community is our cornerstone and collective power is our strength. We believe we can all go further when we operate together, using our combined leverage to unlock better opportunities and outcomes for our advisors, partners, and travelers.
 
 
 
 We believe in technology
 
 
 
 We believe technology is an answer to some of the most fundamental challenges the travel industry faces. We believe advancements in AI, bold investments in our platforms, and a world-class data infrastructure will transform the work of our advisors and our partners, while creating better travel experiences for travelers.
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re here to serve
 
 
 
 We operate in service of our community and believe that when they&rsquo;re empowered to focus on what they do best, we all win. It&rsquo;s why we relentlessly advocate for our advisors and prioritize their best interest every step of the way.
 
 
 
 We mean business
 
 
 
 Fora is equal parts fun, meaningful work and serious travel business. We&rsquo;re unlocking opportunities for thousands of travel entrepreneurs, delivering a stream of high-quality guests at scale for our partners, and providing a superior travel experience for our travelers. It&rsquo;s a better equation for the future of our industry.
 
 
 <li>
 
 
 </li>
 
 WORK AUTHORIZATION
 
 
 
 You must have authorization to work in the United States. Fora is unable to assist applicants with obtaining work authorization.
 
 
 
 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
 
 
 
 Fora is committed to an equitable hiring process and an inclusive work environment. BIPOC and traditionally underrepresented candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will not discriminate and will take action to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
</div>

Senior Commercial Legal Counsel

Lambda Legal

<div>Position: General Counsel
Department: Office of the CEO
Office Location: The ideal candidate is located in any of the following states or major metropolitan areas where Lambda Legal has an office: New York, NY (Headquarters); Atlanta, GA (Southern); Dallas, TX (South Central); Chicago, IL (Midwest); Los Angeles, CA (Western); or Washington, D.C.
Work Type Designation: Hybrid
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Union Status and Grade: Non-union
Salary Range: $215,000 - $240,000 annually. The salary for this role will be determined by a candidate's years of relevant experience related to the position, as well as their geographic region.
Travel: Up to 10%
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Supervisory Responsibilities: None 
Who We Are
Lambda Legal is a national advocacy organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work. Since 1973, Lambda Legal has used impact litigation and other advocacy tools to decriminalize same-sex relationships; challenge discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV in the workplace, in the home, in schools, in health care, and in the military; and protect LGBTQ+ families, including by winning and defending marriage equality. Our clients are not charged for legal representation or advocacy and Lambda Legal receives no government funding. Headquartered in New York City, Lambda Legal also has regional offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and Washington, DC. 
 
We believe that serving the full breadth of the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities requires cultural competency and enthusiasm for diversity of all kinds. To be successful, we must approach our work with an understanding that discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status is not the only obstacle to achieving full formal and lived equality for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV; rather, we recognize the intersectional nature of discrimination, specifically including biases based on race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, education, and class. Considering this reality, we prioritize a proactive commitment to counteracting these biases and their compounding effects in the work we do, but also in how we work together as an organization. 
General Counsel
The General Counsel serves as the organization&rsquo;s chief legal advisor, providing strategic, practical counsel across all programs, activities, and operations. This role oversees legal compliance, employment and labor law matters, enterprise risk management, contract negotiations, and board governance. The General Counsel ensures adherence to all federal, state, and local laws governing 501(c)(3) organizations and serves as a key partner to the CEO and Board. The role will also build and manage a strong network of outside counsel and experts to support the organization&rsquo;s legal and compliance infrastructure. 
What You&rsquo;ll Do
Corporate Legal Strategy &amp; Counsel<ul><li>
Serve as the organization&rsquo;s chief legal advisor, providing timely, practical guidance to the CEO, Executive Team, and program leads.</li><li>
Advise on governance, compliance, enterprise risk, and nonprofit regulations.</li><li>
Anticipate and mitigate legal risks that could affect operations, reputation, or mission delivery.</li><li>
Provide guidance on legal ethics, privilege, and professional responsibility.</li></ul>
Compliance &amp; Risk Management<ul><li>
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including 501(c)(3) regulations.</li><li>
Build and maintain policies, procedures, and internal systems to manage risk and uphold ethical standards.</li><li>
Lead internal training and initiatives to foster a culture of compliance and accountability.</li></ul>
Employment &amp; Labor Law<ul><li>
Advise on employment and labor matters, including hiring, discipline, terminations, and investigations.</li><li>
Partner with People &amp; Culture on policy development, labor relations, and workplace compliance.</li><li>
Stay current on evolving employment regulations to proactively guide organizational practice.</li></ul>
Contracts &amp; External Counsel Management<ul><li>
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including vendor, co-counsel, expert, and partnership agreements.</li><li>
Build and manage relationships with outside counsel and subject-matter experts, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective legal services.</li><li>
Manage the contract life cycle to streamline contract and vendor management across the organization.</li></ul>
Governance &amp; Board Relations<ul><li>
Serve as Corporate Secretary to the Board and provide legal support for all governance activities.</li><li>
Maintain governance records, prepare Board resolutions, and oversee conflicts of interest disclosures.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with nonprofit corporate law, bylaws, and Board policies.</li></ul> 
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>
Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.</li><li>
10+ years of progressively responsible experience practicing or advising in matters related to employment and labor law.</li><li>
Sound legal and strategic judgment with discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters.</li><li>
Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures that ensure compliance and advance organizational goals.</li><li>
Proven ability to partner effectively with senior leadership, staff, and external counsel.</li><li>
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly.</li><li>
Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.</li><li>
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li><li>
Professionalism, tact, and diplomacy in representing the organization internally and externally.</li><li>
Familiarity with laws governing charitable giving, including vetting, accepting, and holding of non-cash charitable gifts.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
Experience working with or in a nonprofit legal advocacy organization.</li><li>
Prior work experience in a virtual and/or unionized workplace.</li><li>
Experience supporting or advising nonprofit boards, including governance or corporate secretary duties.</li></ul>
Successful candidates will welcome the opportunity to work in a racially- and gender-diverse environment and to contribute to a positive and inclusive atmosphere. Working at Lambda Legal requires a demonstrated awareness of and commitment to the concerns of the breadth of the communities that Lambda Legal serves. Prior work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community and/or people living with HIV is highly desirable. Experience working with other historically marginalized communities (in a professional or volunteer capacity) is also desirable. All employees at Lambda Legal are expected to adhere to ethical conduct in all interactions and tasks, ensuring a positive and respectful workplace environment. 
Why Work at Lambda Legal?
You get to do meaningful, life-changing work at a national level for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV. Lambda Legal also proudly offers competitive benefits for our team. We understand that our staff&rsquo;s dedication and effort are instrumental in achieving our mission. A highlight of the benefits we offer include:<ul><li>
Medical benefits that begin on your start date</li><li>
Dental, Vision, and Life insurance (effective 30 days from your start date)</li><li>
Short &amp; Long-Term Disability plans (effective 30 days from your start date)</li><li>
403(b) Retirement Plan (employer contribution and matching program begins after 90 days of employment)</li><li>
Paid Time Off:<ul><li>
Paid Vacation (15 Days)</li><li>
Sick Leave (12 Days)</li><li>
Personal Leave (3 Days)</li><li>
Religious Observance Leave (3 Days)</li><li>
Bereavement and Bereavement Anniversary Leave</li><li>
Floating Holiday (1 Day)</li></ul></li><li>
12 paid holidays and 5 early office closures</li><li>
Flexible Spending Account (FSA/DC FSA) and Commuter Benefits</li><li>
Health Reimbursement Account</li><li>
Annual professional development funds</li><li>
$50 monthly mobile phone reimbursement</li><li>
Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day</li><li>
Premium subscription to the Calm App</li><li>
Paid sabbatical after 7 years of service at Lambda Legal (4 weeks for non-exempt positions and 8 weeks for exempt positions)</li></ul>
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Read more about Lambda Legal's work on our blog and Instagram.
Lambda Legal believes in creating a more equitable playing field for applicants and values the depth of relevant skills built through successful education, work, and life experiences. If your background and skills are a close match for this position, you are strongly encouraged to apply.
Lambda Legal is committed to further building and maintaining a staff that reflects the full range of LGBTQ+, HIV-affected and allied communities, and is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Lambda Legal encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender and gender-diverse people, women, people with abilities in multiple languages, immigrants, people living with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals living with HIV are all encouraged to apply.
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General Counsel

Valon

<div>
 
 About The Company
 
 
 
 Valon is building the AI-native operating system for regulated finance, starting with mortgage servicing.
 
 
 We're a Series C company backed by a16z, transforming industries that others have written off as too complex to innovate.
 
 
 Rather than build on top of broken legacy systems, we took a different approach: we built and operate our own mortgage servicing business managing $110+ billion in loans. This wasn't the end goal, it was how we deeply understood the complexity needed to build software that actually works in regulated industries.
 
 
 The results speak for themselves. We've transformed mortgage servicing from a 0% margin business into 60%+ margins while dramatically improving customer experience. Major enterprise contracts are now deploying across the industry.
 
 
 ValonOS is our unified platform that makes every process structured and programmable and it is perfectly positioned for the AI era. When everything flows through one system with rich data, AI agents don't just automate tasks, they continuously improve entire operations. Mortgage servicing is just the beginning of our vision to transform regulated industries and beyond.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 You will be the third member of Valon&rsquo;s technology legal team and will help build the legal foundation for the AI-native operating system for regulated finance. This is not a traditional in-house support role. You&rsquo;ll operate as a true partner to product, engineering, compliance, and leadership as we scale a system of record in one of the most complex and tightly regulated industries in the world.
 
 
 This is a high-ownership generalist role. You&rsquo;ll manage and prioritize a large volume of matters, shift between fast execution and meticulous precision, and develop judgment on how to balance both in environments where correctness is non-negotiable. We&rsquo;re looking for a junior attorney from a top law firm who wants to do
 
 real
 
 legal and operational work years earlier than Big Law typically allows.
 
 
 You will move between structured, detail-heavy workflows and open-ended, first-principles problems. Your work will span commercial negotiations, product and AI-related regulatory analysis, corporate governance, and cross-functional legal strategy. The surface area is unusually broad for this stage in a legal career&mdash;and intentionally so. In a company defined by complexity, your ability to learn quickly, synthesize ambiguity, and build durable systems will matter more than years of experience.
 
 
 If you&rsquo;re motivated by responsibility, energized by difficult problems, and excited to help architect the legal infrastructure of a high-velocity technology company, you&rsquo;ll thrive here.
 
 
 
 Commercial
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities may include:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Own negotiation and drafting for high-impact commercial agreements, including multi-million-dollar enterprise partnerships for ValonOS.
 </li>
 <li>
 Build contracting processes and operational guardrails that enable the company to scale with both speed and precision.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Regulatory/Compliance
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead complex regulatory and compliance initiatives from design through implementation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Become a trusted advisor on the frameworks governing AI, data, and financial products.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor evolving federal and state law to ensure Valon remains ahead of a rapidly shifting landscape.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop training and compliance programs that scale across teams.
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 Translate emerging AI, data, and mortgage-servicing regulations into product and operational requirements&mdash;directly shaping how Valon builds and deploys the system of record for regulated finance.
 
 
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 Corporate And Other
 
 
 
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 Work directly with senior leadership on board governance, financings, audits, and strategic projects that influence Valon&rsquo;s trajectory.
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 Drive cross-functional legal projects as business needs evolve in a fast-growing environment.
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Juris Doctor (JD) degree (or foreign equivalent) from a leading law school.
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 Admitted in New York, or eligible to waive in.
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 ~1&ndash;4 years at a top law firm with substantive exposure to corporate, commercial, or complex regulatory matters (ideally a mix).
 
 
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 Exceptional written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
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 Strong legal drafting skills and ability to articulate business and risk implications clearly.
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 Demonstrated ability to interpret complex statutes, regulations, and supervisory guidance.
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 Researcher with a bias toward actionable synthesis, not academic analysis.
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 Highly organized with strong attention to detail&mdash;especially in precision-critical contexts.
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 Comfort with financial concepts necessary to evaluate commercial terms.
 
 
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 Mindset
 
 
 
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 Thrives in high-ownership environments with minimal bureaucracy.
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 Comfortable balancing urgency with uncompromising precision in regulated domains.
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 Energized by ambiguity, complexity, and solving hard problems with smart people.
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 Views legal as a product-enablement function, not a back-office gatekeeper.
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 Enjoys fast pace, honest feedback, and a culture that rewards initiative and impact.
 
 
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 How We Work
 
 
 
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 NYC hybrid: 3 days onsite per week.
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 Compensation: Base Salary Range of $170,000&ndash;$200,000 plus participation in our equity program.
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 We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
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 Legal works directly with operators, engineers, and product leaders, embedding deeply in the business to accelerate execution.
 
 
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 If you want breadth, speed, and visible impact, and you want to grow faster in three years here than in ten years elsewhere, this role is for you.
 
 
 
 
 Throughout the interview process, please remember that emails will only be from
 
 
 valon.com
 
 
 email addresses. We will never ask for any personally identifiable information during the interview process itself. Please reach out to talent@valon.com if you have any requests to verify the authenticity of an outreach.
 
 
 
 
 Valon is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Valon makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
 
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Wells Fargo

<div>About this role: 
 
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel in the Legal Department as part of the Corporate Investment Banking, Tech, Innovation and Information Legal Division.
 
 
The successful candidate will serve as a legal advisor in the Structured Products section of the Corporate &amp; Investment Banking division of the Legal Department, providing support to the following lines of business: Structured Products Group, including Asset Backed Finance, portions of Commercial Real Estate, Wells Fargo Home Lending, Corporate Treasury and portions of the Investment Portfolio, and certain other lines of business in the context of any structured products transactions being executed by the related lines of business. The types of transactions within coverage primarily include securitizations of financial assets distributed by Wells Fargo Securities or originated/sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. or its subsidiaries, structured repurchase facilities, warehousing facilities and other structured transactions. The successful candidate will have several years of experience drafting and negotiation legal documentation for structured products and/or securitization transactions. 
 
Specific responsibilities include (i) providing substantive legal advice on a variety of laws and regulations relative to Wells Fargo's structured products capital markets and investment banking activities; (ii) working directly with business clients and developing an in depth understanding of business unit activities and products; (iii) identifying and analyzing complex legal issues, developing conclusions and making recommendations for issue resolution; (iv) drafting and negotiating complex legal documents; (v) reviewing and negotiating transaction documents prepared by outside counsel, including securities offering materials and contractual arrangements for complex asset securitization and financing transactions; (vi) engaging and managing outside counsel; (vii) assisting with internal and external examinations and investigations as well as bankruptcy and litigation proceedings; (viii) providing guidance to other support partners (i.e., compliance, credit, operational risk) and enterprise/wholesale groups related to matters associated with structured transactions; and (ix) following and ensuring consistent application of Legal Department policies and procedures to manage Wells Fargo's legal matters, outside counsel and legal expenses.
 
 
For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/career. 
 
In this role you will:<ul><li>
Provide guidance to management on legal and regulatory matters impacting business strategy and policy or claims against the Company.</li><li>
Proactively identifies policy, legal, and regulatory matters pertaining to area of expertise, and evaluates the legal risk and impact.</li><li>
Independently resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet deliverables</li><li>
Exercise considerable discretion and may serve as the primary legal contact for assigned clients.</li><li>
Collaborate within the department and across business and staff functions to address legal and risk issues in a manner consistent with the best interests of Wells Fargo.</li><li>
Coach, mentor and provide oversight with less experienced attorneys or staff</li><li>
Lead initiatives of varying scope and complexity.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications:<ul><li>
4+ years of Law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education</li><li>
Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States</li></ul>
Desired Qualifications:<ul><li>
Experience as a practicing attorney</li><li>
Extensive knowledge and understanding of structured products and the related regulatory environment</li><li>
Substantial knowledge/experience with representing issuers or underwriters in securitizations and/or structured products</li><li>
Experience analyzing legal and regulatory issues in area of practice and provide effective counsel to clients on complex legal matters.</li><li>
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration.</li></ul>
Job Expectations:<ul><li>
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time</li></ul>
Pay Range 
 
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates. 
$139,000.00 - $260,000.00 
Benefits
 
 
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.<ul><li>
Health benefits</li><li>
401(k) Plan</li><li>
Paid time off</li><li>
Disability benefits</li><li>
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance</li><li>
Parental leave</li><li>
Critical caregiving leave</li><li>
Discounts and savings</li><li>
Commuter benefits</li><li>
Tuition reimbursement</li><li>
Scholarships for dependent children</li><li>
Adoption reimbursement</li></ul>
Posting End Date: 
9 Jan 2026 
<ul><li>Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
</li></ul> 
We Value Equal Opportunity 
 
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic. 
 
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements. 
 
Applicants with Disabilities 
 
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo . 
 
Drug and Alcohol Policy 
 
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more. 
 
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements: 
 
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo. 
 
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.</div>

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