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legal advisor

DC Department of Human Resources

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 This position is located in the Office of Unified Communications (OUC), Office of the General Counsel (OGC). OGC is responsible for providing legal advice, litigation support, ensuring compliance with District of Columbia and federal laws. The Attorney Advisor will work under the direct supervision of the General Counsel, who provides broadly defined missions. The incumbent will independently plan, organize, and discharge duties, determine appropriate courses of action, and refer to the General Counsel in cases of policy interpretation or in matters having wide scaled ramifications and presents recommended solutions.
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 The Attorney Advisor will serve as a senior attorney in OUC&rsquo;s OGC handling complex and difficult matters. The incumbent will review various legal documents and relevant case laws to determine whether execution or non-execution of proposed actions is in the best interest of the District of Columbia government and will provide statements of reason and will draft language necessary to obviate objections. The Attorney Advisor will examine and analyze proposed orders, legislation, and other legal document from various sources for legal sufficiency, both as to the form and substance or rulemaking decisions. The incumbent will review records of hearing, including briefs filed, exceptions taken, rulings made, tentative decisions, as well as reports of findings of fact and conclusions of law. They will analyze the aforementioned documents and will provide recommendations to supervisor as appropriate.
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 The incumbent will represent OUC before administrative tribunals, including the D.C. Office of Administrative Hearings, the D.C. Office of Employee Appeals, the D.C. Office of Human Rights, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and handle all case responsibilities, including the preparation of position statements, briefs, motions, and other documents and evidence to support cases, as necessary. They will provide advice to management regarding compliance with applicable personnel laws and regulations and collective bargaining agreements, including advice related to labor and personnel actions. The Attorney Advisor will work with the General Counsel in the development and implementation of program guidelines, new and improved policies, procedures and processes to effect efficient program operations; and in the planning, development and institution of short/long term agency plans and activities, incorporating strategic provisions, as appropriate. The incumbent will prepare legal documents on complex and substantive matters, providing summary analyses of issues and recommendations for consideration of the General Counsel.
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 The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned.
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 Must possess a LLB or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) at the time of appointment. Must have at least three (3) years of post J.D. professional legal experience.
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 Must be an active member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar or have the ability to waive in and be admitted within 360 days of appointment. If not currently a member of the Bar, prior to their appointment, the incumbent must send proof of their complete, submitted application to the District of Columbia Bar. An appointee to the Legal Service position shall remain a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar during his/her employment in the Legal Service.
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 Work is generally performed in an office setting. The work is sedentary. However, there may be some walking; handling, carrying and occasional lifting and movement of light and heavy objects such as documents, records, boxes, books and binders or other equipment required.
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  Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. &ndash; 5:00 p.m.
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 This position has been designated as security-sensitive, therefore the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations. Suitability and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to (a) criminal background checks; (b) traffic record check (as applicable); (c) Consumer credit check (as applicable); (c) reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing; and (d) post-accident or incident drug and alcohol testing.
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 Applicants claiming "Residency Preference&rdquo; will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.
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 The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
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Attorney Advisor

Texas Instruments

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Change the world. Love your job.</b></div>
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TI&rsquo;s Law Department is seeking a highly motivated attorney with experience in privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence to join our legal team. This role will place you in a dynamic environment supporting a global semiconductor business where you will serve as a trusted advisor, helping TI leaders navigate related laws and regulations.</p>
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In this role, you will be an individual contributor serving as a subject matter expert, providing legal advice and guidance relating to privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The position may be based in either TI&rsquo;s Dallas office or TI&rsquo;s D.C. office, reporting to a Dallas-based Assistant General Counsel. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of related global regulations and laws, excellent communication skills, and the ability to effectively work with stakeholders on compliance issues. The position requires travel globally and to TI&rsquo;s Dallas headquarters. Candidates must have a law degree and be admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.</p><br>
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Roles and Responsibilities:</b></p>
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<li>Provide legal guidance to global, cross-functional privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence teams within TI.</li>
<li>Advise on external terms and conditions as well as internal policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Track, analyze, and proactively communicate new laws and regulations globally.</li>
<li>Provide legal advice on related legal and regulatory changes, including coordinating with stakeholders to assess impact to TI.</li>
<li>Support investigations and responses relating to data breaches and security events.</li>
<li>Review agreements for related compliance.</li>
<li>Prepare a variety of written communications such as legal updates.</li>
<li>Maintain strong communications channels between relevant internal teams.</li>
<li>Some domestic and occasional international travel required.</li>
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<div><div><b>Minimum Requirements:</b></div>
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<li>Law degree from an accredited law school (JD or LLM)</li>
<li>Licensed to practice law</li>
<li>At least 5 years practicing law, with relevant experience in privacy, data protection, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence</li>
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<p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p>
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<li>Strong understanding of existing and emerging laws and regulations relating to privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence</li>
<li>Ability to give practical, strategic, business-oriented advice and recommendations</li>
<li>Ability to establish strong relationships and to collaborate effectively with key stakeholders</li>
<li>Strong time management skills that enable executing with urgency on critical projects</li>
<li>Strong oral and written communication skills</li>
<li>Demonstrated interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive for results</li>
</ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>ABOUT US</p>
<div><div><div><b>Why TI?</b>
</div><div><ul><li>Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.</li>
<li>We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI</li>
<li>Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us.</li><br>
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<div><p><b>About Texas Instruments</b>
</p><p>Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment and enterprise systems. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.<br>
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<div><div>Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.<br>
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<p>If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.
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<div><div><div><ul><div><div>Job Identification</div>
<div>25008197</div>
</div><div><div>Job Category</div>
<div>Legal</div>
</div><div><div>Posting Date</div>
<div>12/08/2025, 08:54 AM</div>
</div><div><div>Degree Level</div>
<div>Bachelor's Degree</div>
</div><div><div>Locations</div>
<div> <div></div><div><div>WASH 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW 3rd Floor, Washington, DC, 20004, US
</div></div></div></div><div><div>Base Range Info</div>
<div>Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The base pay range for this role is shown below.</div>
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<div>$116,000 - $260,000 per year</div>
</div><div><div>ECL/GTC Required</div>
<div>No</div>
</div></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Privacy-AI Attorney

United States Department of Justice

Hiring Organization
<br>Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
<br>Hiring Office
<br>Office of the Chief Counsel
<br>Attorney Appointment Type
<br>Attorney Permanent
<br>Job ID
<br>26-CC-EXC-12829264-CLG
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<b>Location:</b><br>
99 New York Avenue NE
<br>Washington, DC 20226 - United States
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<b>Application Deadline:</b><br>
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
<br>About the Office
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This position serves as a staff attorney in the Office of Chief Counsel (CC), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Department of Justice (DOJ). The staff attorney is assigned to the Associate Chief Counsel, General Law and Information Division and primarily provides legal advice to ATF officials in the area of general criminal law matters and matters involving disclosure and/or protection of information.
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Job Description
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As an Attorney Advisor (General) GS-905-15 your typical work assignments may include:
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Provides legal advice to Bureau officials relating to employment law.
<br>Functions as an expert legal advisor assigned to Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (Management) and handles the most complex legal work within that division.
<br>Serves as the Bureau's representative on or before administrative boards and alternate dispute resolution forums.
<br>Represents the Office of Chief Counsel at meetings at the Department of Justice relating to employment law, appropriations law, and other issues assigned to the Associate Chief Counsel.
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To qualify at the GS-15 level, applicants must have at least six years of specialized experience as a practicing attorney.
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This is a non-bargaining unit position.
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Specialized Experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of the position.
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Providing legal advice related to employment law and employee relations; AND
<br>Providing counseling to federal agency supervisors on managing performance, developing proposed disciplinary and adverse action; AND
<br>Applying knowledge and complying with equal employment opportunity laws; AND
<br>Providing superior legal research, analytical writing, and oral communication skills.
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Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Silver (minimum score of 85) or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
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The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Silver (minimum score of 85) or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at : https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
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<b>Veterans' Preference:</b> If you are entitled to veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your résumé. http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp - In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, please submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
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In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and the other required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim. If the SF-15 is not submitted, the documentation required by the form verifying the service connected disability (e.g. letter from the VA confirming the disability) must be submitted in order to receive 10-point preference consideration.
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Application Process
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Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/23/2025, to be considered. The application process is as follows:
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To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
<br>Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
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Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
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To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period return to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit My Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement is closed.
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To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. Your applications will appear on the Welcome page. Navigate to the job application and click Track this application to view your application status. The link will take you to the hiring agency application system, which has the most up-to-date status of your application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means click here.
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Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
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<b>Structured Resume Review:</b> Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. SMEs will review ONLY two pages of your resume, starting at your work experience. SMEs will not review any additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter). Applicants who pass the structured resume review will move on to the next stage of the assessment process. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:
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Employee Relations
<br>Interpersonal Skills
<br>Oral Communication
<br>Research
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<b>ALL APPLICANTS:</b> You must submit a detailed resume containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history:
<br>Official position title;
<br>Employer name and contact information;
<br>Start and end dates (including month and year);
<br>Your Pay Plan/series/grade and step and a detailed list of duties & accomplishments
<br>Resumes must be limited to two pages in length. Applicants with resumes longer than two pages will not be considered. You can only submit one resume; Only the most recent resume submitted under the "Resume" "Document Type" will be used to determine your qualifications and for rating purposes.
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Showing relative permanent and volunteer work experience, education, and training. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to the completed online assessment questions.
<br>Veterans' preference documentation (Member Copy 4 of DD-214, Revised October 2013 SF-15 https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf and VA letter, if applicable. NOTE: The revised October 2013 SF-15 is the latest copy and all others are not usable.
<br>Must provide a legal writing sample (no more than 15 pages)
<br>CTAP/ICTAP documentation, if applicable.
<br>Submit Law school transcript official or unofficial showing degree conferred by closing date of the announcement (Note: If you're selected for this position, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day.)
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It is your responsibility to ensure all documents are received on time and the materials are legible. If applying on-line poses a hardship to any applicant, please contact us at the telephone number listed on this announcement. Applicants MUST CONTACT US PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE to speak to someone who can provide assistance for on-line submission. Requests for extensions will not be granted. Paper applications submitted without prior approval from the agency point of contact may be handled as incomplete. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If your contact information changes after the closing date of this vacancy announcement, update your profile information in MYUSAJOBS as well as contact the Human Resources Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement to ensure you can be contacted throughout the selection process.
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Prior to selection, the candidate may be required to provide an original copy of any supporting/ validating documentation as well as other documentation to verify eligibility. The candidate may also be required to provide official college and law school transcripts. All required materials must be uploaded using the supporting documentation instructions described in the announcement.
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Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in elimination of further consideration for this position.
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<b>Essay Questions:</b> The following four narrative questions provide an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question (see the application questionnaire). You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot.
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How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.
<br>In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.
<br>How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you and explain how you would help implement them if hired.
<br>How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.
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Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
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Salary
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$167,603.00 to $195,200.00 Per Year

Attorney Advisor (General)

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Hiring Organization</b></div>
<div><div>Office of Information Policy (OIP)</div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Hiring Office</b></div>
<div><div>Initial Request Litigation Staff</div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Attorney Appointment Type</b></div>
<div><div>Attorney Permanent</div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Job ID</b></div>
<div><div>IRL-2025-2</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location:</b></div>
441 G Street, NW<br>
6th Floor<br>
Washington , DC 20530-0001 - United States
</div><div><div><b>Application Deadline:</b></div>
<div><div>Tuesday, December 16, 2025
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><b>About the Office</b></div>
<div><div><p>The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking an experienced attorney to work in the Office of Information Policy (OIP), located in Washington, DC. OIP manages the Department&rsquo;s responsibilities related to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which includes coordinating and implementing policy development and compliance government-wide for the FOIA, processing FOIA requests for the senior leadership offices within the Department, adjudicating all administrative appeals from denials by any Department component under the FOIA, and assisting in the defense of certain FOIA matters in litigation. OIP attorneys may be assigned/reassigned to any one of several distinct but inter-related teams based on mission-critical office needs. Those teams include: the Administrative Appeals Staff, which adjudicates administrative appeals from Department components&rsquo; FOIA determinations; the Initial Request (IR) Staff, which processes FOIA requests on behalf of the Department&rsquo;s leadership offices; the IR Litigation Staff; which handles FOIA requests subject to litigation; or the FOIA Compliance Staff, which supports the Office&rsquo;s responsibilities to oversee and encourage government-wide compliance with the FOIA.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Job Description</b></div>
<div><div><p>OIP is hiring an Attorney-Advisor to be assigned to its FOIA Litigation Staff. Primary duties of this position include handling FOIA requests made to the Department&rsquo;s senior leadership offices that have become subject to litigation in federal court and assisting in the defense of FOIA lawsuits. The incumbent in this position also performs varied legal work involving the interpretation and application of laws, executive orders, regulations, precedents, and agency practices relating to the FOIA.</p><p>
Specific responsibilities may include:</p><ul><p>
Processing high-visibility and highly complex FOIA requests for DOJ senior leadership office records, including processing those records pursuant to court deadlines;</p><p>
Reviewing records in-depth for consultation and disclosure determinations;</p><p>
Drafting declarations and <i>Vaughn</i> indices, drafting or reviewing court filings, and assisting in the formulation of litigation strategies and legal arguments;</p><p>
Coordinating and collaborating with litigators in the Civil Division and the U.S. Attorney&rsquo;s Offices, Department senior leadership office stakeholders, and other agency contacts;</p><p>
Negotiating request scope and processing schedules with FOIA plaintiffs through assigned litigation counsel;</p><p>
Providing instructional training and guidance to various federal agencies regarding compliance with the FOIA;</p><p>
Conducting legal research and providing legal advice involving inquiries and assignments related to the FOIA;</p><p>
Developing a mastery of assigned area(s) of expertise and updating corresponding section(s) of the <i>United States Department of Justice Guide to the Freedom of Information Act</i>;</p><p>
Providing expert advice and guidance to agency personnel and Department of Justice litigators concerning the application of the FOIA;</p><p>
Presenting or teaching at OIP training programs and events; and</p><p>
Maintaining awareness of developments in FOIA and Privacy Act law, regulation, and policy.<br>
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</div></div><div><div><b>Qualifications</b></div>
<div><div><p>Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent), be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have <b>at least 1 year</b> post-J.D. work experience before your start date. (Please note that the time from selection of an applicant to the start date is typically about 3 months.) <b>No exceptions can be made regarding the required one year of experience.</b></p><p><b>
Preferred qualifications</b><b>:</b> It is preferred that applicants have knowledge of and a demonstrated interest in the FOIA and have administrative law and/or civil litigation experience. Candidates must have at least one year FOIA processing / FOIA litigation experience to qualify at the GS-13 level; at least two years experience to qualify at the GS-14 level; and at least three years experience to qualify at the GS-15 level.</p><p><b>
Security Requirements:</b> Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, tax and credit checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Applicants will be required to qualify for a Top Secret security clearance.</p></div><br>
</div></div><div><div><b>Application Process</b></div>
<div><div><p>Applicants are required to submit a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience and justifying interest in the position), resume, and a writing sample containing a brief or comparable analytic legal exposition that is your work. Resumes should include a detailed description of employment history, to include dates of employment (month/year). Please also submit an unofficial transcript if you graduated law school less than two years ago. <b>Materials should be submitted as one combined PDF file.</b></p><p>
Applicants are encouraged to email application to: Laurie Day at <b>Laurie.Day@usdoj.gov</b>.</p><p><b>
No telephone calls please.</b> Please reference IRL-2025-2 in your cover letter and put your name in the subject of the email, as well as include your name on all submitted materials. <b>Applications must be received no later than midnight December 16, 2025.</b></p><p>
Otherwise, please send to:</p><p>
U.S. Department of Justice</p><p>
Office of Information Policy</p><p>
ATTN: Laurie Day</p><p>
441 G Street, NW</p><p>
6th Floor</p><p>
Washington, D.C.20530</p></div><br>
<p></p>
</div></div><div><p>Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.</p>
</div><div><div><b>Salary</b></div>
<div><div><p>GS-12 - GS-15 ($101,401 - $195,200)</p><p>
See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2025/DCB.pdf</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Attorney-Advisor (IR Litigation Staff)

Turion Space

<div><p>Turion Space is building the autonomous infrastructure to operate and defend the in-space economy. From our DROID satellites that remove debris and inspect assets, to Starfire OS that enables autonomous space operations, to advanced propulsion and sensing technologies, we are solving some of the hardest problems in space. Our mission is to ensure that space remains usable, safe, and secure for generations to come.</p><p>
We are seeking an experienced and proactive <b>General Counsel</b> to join our leadership team. The General Counsel will report directly to the <b>Chief Executive Officer</b>. This role involves providing comprehensive legal counsel, corporate development, and support to the CEO, COO, board of directors, and senior leaders across organization. The General Counsel will spearhead the corporate legal strategy, regulatory and risk compliance programs, and oversee all legal and regulatory affairs for the organization. Furthermore, this role will be instrumental in influencing organizational strategy, overseeing domestic and international transactions.</p><p>
This position will be located on-site at our HQ in Irvine, CA OR in the Washington D.C. area.<br>
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Provide expert legal advice to executives and management, or coordinate with external counsel on legal issues including but not limited to the organization&rsquo;s government and regulatory environment, data privacy and risk mitigation, intellectual property, patents, communications, corporate and business administration, finance and treasury, human resources, and stock incentives.</p></li><li><p>
Lead Turion's legal team and manage outside council partnerships</p></li><li><p>
Ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, export controls, government contracting, DCMA, and other agencies.</p></li><li><p>
Prepare and review legal documents and data, advising on appropriate legal actions. Ensure that legal issues, contracts, disputes, and complex transactions are conducted within the due diligence of the legal framework.</p></li><li><p>
Provides expertise and guidance on corporate governance policies and procedures throughout the company.</p></li><li><p>
Creates and executes risk management policies and procedures.</p></li><li><p>
Drafts, negotiates, reviews, and finalizes agreements.</p></li><li><p>
Develops and implements intellectual property protection strategies.</p></li><li><p>
Develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks and ensure best practices.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Required Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; active member of the state bar of California in good standing.</p></li><li><p>
Minimum seven (7) years securities/corporate law/government experience at a major law firm and/or as an in-house Legal Counsel.</p></li><li><p>
Successful track record managing attorneys and outside counsel.</p></li><li><p>
The ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret or Top Secret clearance</p></li><li><p>
Broad legal knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, government contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, and intellectual property.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><p>
A minimum of 2 years of experience in the aerospace, defense, or other similar technical and manufacturing industries.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives and negotiate effectively.</p></li><li><p>
Strong leadership, communication and client management skills.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to work independently and with cross-functional clients.</p></li><li><p>
Excellent judgement and analytical skills.</p></li><li><p>
High degree of professional ethics and integrity.</p></li><li><p>
An active Secret or Top Secret Clearance</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
General Counsel Salary: $225,000 - $300,000 USD.</p><p><b>
ITAR Requirements:</b></p><p>
This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. &sect; 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. &sect; 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.<br>
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<b>Benefits:</b><br>
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:
</p><ul><li><p><b>Equity:</b> Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success</p></li><li><p><b>
Health Insurance:</b> Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
</p></li><li><p><b>Retirement Plans:</b> Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.
</p></li><li><p><b>Paid Time Off:</b> Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
</p></li><li><p><b>Professional Development:</b> Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.</p></li><li><p><b>
Team Building Activities:</b> Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
</p></li></ul><p>We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.</p><p>
Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</p><p>
Compensation Range: $225K - $300K</p></div>

General Counsel

Cato Networks

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 Cato Networks is the first company to converge enterprise networking and security into one centralized and global service that is delivered by cloud. It is led by networking and security pioneer Shlomo Kramer (Check Point, Imperva) and early investor (Palo Alto Networks, Exabeem, Trusteer and more). Cato&rsquo;s unique technology inspired a brand-new product category, later named &ldquo;SASE&rdquo; by Gartner and a market expected to reach $28.5 billion by 2028.
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 This is your opportunity to get on the rocket ship and join a company that is building a cutting-edge enterprise network and secure cloud platform, and is on a fast track to becoming the worldwide market leader &ndash; don&rsquo;t miss it!
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 We are looking for an experienced lawyer to join us as Legal Counsel. The role will help build the legal and compliance foundation and infrastructure required to support an amazing company and the business teams in the Americas and worldwide. The ideal candidate has a sharp business focus, is proactive, decisive, and highly collaborative.
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   Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice and recommendations on numerous legal and business issues in a fast-paced environment.
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   Ability to structure, draft and negotiate complex agreements from customer paper and communicate effectively with sales professionals as well as attorneys, internal stakeholders in the company, and representatives of customers and partners in the Americas.
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   Knowledge of various technology agreements, including sales, various business models, licenses, consulting, NDAs, open-source, Channel partner and Strategic Alliance agreements, and other agreements commonly used in the high-tech industry required.
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   Monitor and provide guidance on data privacy and other applicable laws and regulations.
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree, Juris Doctorate, and a current license to practice law in at least one U.S. State
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   5+ years of experience in both a law firm and in-house environment, with a mix of commercial (customer-facing), product, and operational responsibilities.
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   Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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   Passion for collaboration and driving projects to completion.
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   A &ldquo;roll up the sleeves&rdquo; attitude, with a desire to learn new skills, build your experience with projects that may be outside your comfort zone, and work on projects in multi-disciplinary teams
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Legal Counsel

Temu

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  Temu is an e-commerce platform that connects consumers with millions of merchandise partners, manufacturers and brands with the mission of empowering them to live better lives. Temu is committed to offering affordable products to enable consumers and merchandise partners to fulfill their dreams in an inclusive environment. Temu was founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 2022. Today, we have expanded our footprint to more than 90 countries.
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  As Temu continues to grow globally, we are seeking a Legal Counsel, Trade and Customs to manage trade and customs legal matters in the US.
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   Advise on U.S. and global trade regulations, including customs valuation, tariff classification, and other import-related issues.
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   Support internal teams&mdash;logistics, customs&mdash;on compliance policies, audits, and regulatory inquiries.
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   Draft and review trade-related agreements, filings, and guidance; manage and liaise with outside counsel.
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   Monitor regulatory developments and assess business impact.
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   3+ years of legal experience in international trade, with experience in customs/import issues.
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   Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent.
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   Preferred Qualifications
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   Strong communication skills and experience partnering with logistics teams.
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   Experience with custom/import issues in the e-commerce industry.
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   Compensation &amp; Benefits
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  The total salary for this position ranges from $200,000 to $400,000 annually, and the salary will be determined based on the candidate&rsquo;s experience, qualifications, skills, competencies and location, ensuring a competitive and attractive offer.
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  In addition, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
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   Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage
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   Paid Time Off (PTO)
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   Paid Sick Leave (in accordance with applicable state and local laws)
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   401(k) Plan
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  The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefit programs at any time, with or without notice, consistent with applicable law.
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  At Temu, we are proud to be an employer that builds a diverse community. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.
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  Apply today to join Temu and be part of a dynamic and innovative company.
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Legal Counsel, Trade and Customs

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