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director of business development

legal business development specialist

Ford Agency

<div></div><div><div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Details</b></h4>
</div><div><div><div>Posted October 30, 2025
</div><div>Compensation Starting at $95,000 annually
</div><div>LocationWashington D.C.</div>
<div>Job Type Direct Hire
</div><div>Industry Legal
</div></div></div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h4>
<div>The Ford Agency is seeking a proactive Business Development Specialist to support the Business Development and Marketing team of a top law firm. This role partners closely with the Litigation and Investigations groups to drive client development efforts, manage marketing initiatives, and increase practice visibility. The Specialist will contribute to pitches and proposals, support client events, and maintain business development resources. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to take on high-value projects that make a measurable impact. This is a direct-hire opportunity with excellent growth potential!<br>
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Responsibilities Include:
<ul><li>Draft and contribute to client proposals, presentations, and RFP responses</li>
<li>Track and analyze client development efforts using the firm&rsquo;s CRM system</li>
<li>Manage marketing materials, client alerts, and practice group communications</li>
<li>Coordinate award and directory submissions, including Chambers</li>
<li>Support client events, from logistics to post-event reporting</li>
<li>Prepare reports to leverage relationship-building and marketing activities</li>
</ul>Qualifications Include:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field</li>
<li>2+ years of marketing or business development experience in a professional services firm; law firm experience highly preferred</li>
<li>Strong writing, editing, and communication skills</li>
<li>Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects under tight deadlines</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CRM and marketing platforms (Salesforce, Pardot, LinkedIn) a plus</li>
<li>Professional, proactive, and collaborative team player</li>
</ul>
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<b>Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.</b><br>
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<i>The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.</i></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>We </b><b>listen, ask </b><b>key questions, and </b><b>refine</b><b> the process</b></h2><p><br>
Our refined process has led our team to consistent success in recruiting for the area&rsquo;s discerning business market.</p><p>
We ensure our clients&rsquo; priorities, role requirements, company culture, and objectives are taken into consideration for every search. We have an extensive pool of talent to quickly identify strong candidates for your open positions, taking the burden of time and energy off your shoulders.
</p><p>We do the same for candidates, actively listening to career desires and goals during each interview, and presenting realistic options and timelines for employment.</p><p>
Clients and candidates alike find our recruiting services refreshing and reliable.</p></div></div></div>

Legal Business Development Specialist

<div></div><div><div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Details</b></h4>
</div><div><div><div>Posted October 30, 2025
</div><div>Compensation Starting at $80,000 annually
</div><div>LocationWashington D.C.</div>
<div>Job Type Direct Hire
</div><div>Industry Legal
</div></div></div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h4>
<div>The Ford Agency is actively seeking a Business Development Specialist to join a well-regarded DC law firm. This individual will collaborate with attorneys and firm leadership to implement strategies and create engaging content for client presentations! This is a great opportunity for someone with solid legal business development experience to take the next step in their career!<br>
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Responsibilities Include:
<ul><li>Assist with implementing business development plans</li>
<li>Create pitches and proposals tailored to specific audiences</li>
<li>Track progress and evaluate strategy success</li>
<li>Draft and manage survey, rankings and award submissions</li>
<li>Draft content for the website and update attorney bios</li>
<li>Assist with other business development projects as needed</li>
</ul>Qualifications Include:
<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree</li>
<li>2+ years of business development and/or marketing experience, legal experience a plus</li>
<li>Professional communication skills and client service-oriented personality</li>
<li>Experience preparing pitches and client presentations</li>
<li>Knowledge of legal market and industry trends a plus</li>
<li>Proficiency with MS Office Suite and CRM databases</li>
</ul>
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<b>Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area and available to start immediately.</b><br>
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<i>The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.</i></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>We </b><b>listen, ask </b><b>key questions, and </b><b>refine</b><b> the process</b></h2><p><br>
Our refined process has led our team to consistent success in recruiting for the area&rsquo;s discerning business market.</p><p>
We ensure our clients&rsquo; priorities, role requirements, company culture, and objectives are taken into consideration for every search. We have an extensive pool of talent to quickly identify strong candidates for your open positions, taking the burden of time and energy off your shoulders.
</p><p>We do the same for candidates, actively listening to career desires and goals during each interview, and presenting realistic options and timelines for employment.</p><p>
Clients and candidates alike find our recruiting services refreshing and reliable.</p></div></div></div>

Business Development Specialist

Kaiser Permanente

<div><div><b>Job Summary:</b></div><br>
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<div>In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position is also responsible for leading KP legal advice to senior leaders on compliance with complex federal and state laws and regulations in a constantly evolving industry landscape; driving the development of legal strategies to create future-oriented initiatives; overseeing legal support of the completion and filing of complex regulatory responses and other government submissions as needed; partnering with others to advise on high priority internal investigations or government inquiries; furthering developing collaborative relationships among senior leaders and stakeholders to advance Kaiser Permanentes mission; and synthesizing complex legal concepts and providing thoughtful and future-oriented insights regarding federal and state statutes and regulations affecting health plan and care delivery operations.</div><div><br>
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Essential Responsibilities:</b></div><br>
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<ul><li>Promotes learning in others by communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward; builds relationships with cross-functional stakeholders. Listens, responds to, seeks, and addresses performance feedback; provides actionable feedback to others, including upward feedback to leadership and mentors junior team members. Practices self-leadership; creates and executes plans to capitalize on strengths and improve opportunity areas; influences team members within assigned team or unit. Adapts to competing demands and new responsibilities; adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback. Models team collaboration within and across teams.</li><li>
Conducts or oversees business-specific projects by applying deep expertise in subject area; promotes adherence to all procedures and policies. Partners internally and externally to make effective business decisions; determines and carries out processes and methodologies; solves complex problems; escalates high-priority issues or risks, as appropriate; monitors progress and results. Develops work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; coordinates and delegates resources to accomplish organizational goals. Recognizes and capitalizes on improvement opportunities; evaluates recommendations made; influences the completion of project tasks by others.</li><li>
Participates in the creation, review, and negotiation of legal documents by: preparing, drafting, creating, and leading conversations on complex and nuanced written legal advice, contracts, and/or other documents related to subject matter expertise; reviewing work product of others; and serving as an expert and prime contact to clients and other legal professionals (e.g., counsel, paralegals, and legal assistants).</li><li>
Performs and analyzes legal research by: leveraging in-depth and advanced knowledge to interpret and review legal documents (e.g., contracts, memoranda, and policies); ensuring completion of complex research and analyses of case law and statutory/regulatory authority including but not limited to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, accreditation standards, and/or other applicable guidance; identifying complex industry patterns and trends impacting legal questions or issues; and identifying key insights from the research findings and legal analysis to communicate with cross-functional senior business stakeholders to design program-wide strategy and critical business decisions.</li><li>
Assesses legal risk and/or provides legal guidance by: utilizing advanced knowledge of legal principles, business risks, regulatory landscape, and compliance considerations to legal advice and review recommendations on matters critical to the organization; furthering the development of legal strategies for senior business stakeholders and driving the creation of solutions to mitigate legal risks, advance program-wide business strategy, and drive Kaiser Permanente-s mission; collaborating with internal and outside counsel on complex legal matters; driving communication with attorneys to leverage and share expertise and resources in a highly matrixed environment; and engaging other junior-level attorneys and other legal professionals or guiding more junior attorneys in their area of expertise.</li><li>
Contributes to legal planning and strategy by: proactively contributing to the creation of legal strategies for the implementation of cutting-edge solutions to unique issues; partnering with others to resolve complex legal issues through collaborative effort among legal colleagues and stakeholders; providing recommendations to stakeholders on health plan and/or care delivery business and/or clinical strategies; partnering with regulatory services and government relations on Kaiser Permanente-s advocacy strategies to address legislative, regulatory, and litigation risks; and guiding others on the development of responses to regulatory actions as appropriate for practice areas (e.g., audits and enforcement actions).</li></ul><div><br>
<b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></div><br>
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<ul><li>Minimum of two (2) years ofexperience in health care law.</li><li>
Juris Doctorate (JD) or equivalent (e.g., Legum Baccalaureus [LLBs], Legum Magister [LLMs], and Postgraduate Certificate in Laws [PCLLs]) AND minimum five (5) years of experience as a practicing lawyer.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>
State Bar License (from any State where KP does business)<br>
</li></ul>
<div><b>Additional Requirements:</b></div><br>
<ul><li>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Insurance; External Health Care Compliance; Government Health Care Programs; Health Plan Regulatory Agencies</li></ul><br>
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PrimaryLocation : District of Columbia,Washington,Capitol Hill Medical Center<br>
HoursPerWeek : 40<br>
Shift : Day<br>
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri<br>
WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM<br>
WorkingHoursEnd : 06:00 PM<br>
Job Schedule : Full-time<br>
Job Type : Standard<br>
Employee Status : Regular<br>
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : NUE-PO-01|NUE|Non Union Employee<br>
Job Level : Individual Contributor<br>
Job Category : Legal and Policy<br>
Department : Po/Ho Corp - Natl Legal - Gov't Programs - 0308<br>
Travel : Yes, 5 % of the Time<br>
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.</div>

Counsel II, Health Care/Regulatory

<div></div><div><div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Details</b></h4>
</div><div><div><div>Posted October 30, 2025
</div><div>Compensation $150,000+ annually DOE
</div><div>LocationWashington D.C.</div>
<div>Job Type Direct Hire
</div><div>Industry Legal
</div></div></div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h4>
<div>The Ford Agency is seeking a collaborative and poised Client Relations Manager to join the DC or NY office of a prestigious law firm. The Manager plays a key role in collaborating with marketing and business development teams to drive new business and build strong relationships with clients. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with at least 5 years of legal marketing experience with a client-service oriented mindset looking to take the next step in their career!<br>
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Responsibilities Include:
<ul><li>Collaborate with business development and marketing teams to develop and execute annual plans to generate strategic new business</li>
<li>Identify opportunities with key clients and connect with appropriate attorneys</li>
<li>Analyze industry, client, and legal market data to identify client needs</li>
<li>Collaborate with the business development team on client pitches, proposals, and RFPs</li>
<li>Meet with attorneys in preparation of client meetings</li>
<li>Mentor, train, and coach junior team members</li>
</ul>
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Qualifications Include:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or related field</li>
<li>MBA preferred</li>
<li>5+ year of marketing experience in a law firm</li>
<li>Experience generating new business highly desirable</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively cross-functionally and with leadership teams</li>
<li>Advanced MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) skills</li>
<li>Salesforce strongly desired</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
</ul>
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<b>Candidates for this position must be based in the DC or NYC area or have independent plans for relocation.</b><br>
<br>
<i>The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.</i></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>We </b><b>listen, ask </b><b>key questions, and </b><b>refine</b><b> the process</b></h2><p><br>
Our refined process has led our team to consistent success in recruiting for the area&rsquo;s discerning business market.</p><p>
We ensure our clients&rsquo; priorities, role requirements, company culture, and objectives are taken into consideration for every search. We have an extensive pool of talent to quickly identify strong candidates for your open positions, taking the burden of time and energy off your shoulders.
</p><p>We do the same for candidates, actively listening to career desires and goals during each interview, and presenting realistic options and timelines for employment.</p><p>
Clients and candidates alike find our recruiting services refreshing and reliable.</p></div></div></div>

Client Relations Manager

<div></div><div><div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Details</b></h4>
</div><div><div><div>Posted October 30, 2025
</div><div>Compensation Starting at $170,000 annually
</div><div>LocationWashington D.C.</div>
<div>Job Type Direct Hire
</div><div>Industry Legal
</div></div></div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h4>
<div>The Ford Agency is actively seeking professional and driven Business Development Manager candidates to join the DC office of a successful global law firm. This individual will work closely with attorneys to develop business development goals, initiatives, and strategies to generate new business and engage with existing clients. This is a great opportunity for a business development leader to join a collaborative team and drive revenue for a top law firm!<br>
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Responsibilities Include:
<ul><li>Collaborate with attorneys to coordinate business development strategies</li>
<li>Develop and manage team budgets</li>
<li>Identify prospective clients and new opportunities to engage with existing clients</li>
<li>Create pitches and proposals for clients and audiences</li>
<li>Work with team leaders for quarterly presentation and reporting to the Management Committee</li>
<li>Create content collateral for the firm</li>
<li>Train and mentor business development team members</li>
</ul>Qualifications Include:
<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in marketing, business, or related field</li>
<li>Advanced degree preferred</li>
<li>3+ years of business development and/or marketing experience in a law firm</li>
<li>1+ year of supervisory experience</li>
<li>Experience working at an AMLaw 100 Firm strongly preferred</li>
<li>Experience supporting complex litigation teams strongly desired</li>
<li>Professional communication skills and client service oriented personality</li>
<li>Proficiency with CRM databases</li>
</ul>
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<b>Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.</b><br>
<br>
<i>The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.</i></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>We </b><b>listen, ask </b><b>key questions, and </b><b>refine</b><b> the process</b></h2><p><br>
Our refined process has led our team to consistent success in recruiting for the area&rsquo;s discerning business market.</p><p>
We ensure our clients&rsquo; priorities, role requirements, company culture, and objectives are taken into consideration for every search. We have an extensive pool of talent to quickly identify strong candidates for your open positions, taking the burden of time and energy off your shoulders.
</p><p>We do the same for candidates, actively listening to career desires and goals during each interview, and presenting realistic options and timelines for employment.</p><p>
Clients and candidates alike find our recruiting services refreshing and reliable.</p></div></div></div>

Litigation Business Development Manager

CACI International

<div>IT Data Specialist &ndash; eDiscovery<p></p>
Job Category: Service Contract Act<p></p>
Time Type: Full time<p></p>
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: DOJ MBI<p></p>
Employee Type: Regular<p></p>
Percentage of Travel Required: None<p></p>
Type of Travel: None<p></p>
* * *<p></p><p><b><br>
The Opportunity:</b></p><p>
Work in the District&rsquo;s Litigation Support Unit, modifying and manipulating files for use with COTS products and litigation support applications such as NUIX, LAW, Eclipse, Everlaw, Relativity, and MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, USAfx, Evidence.com and Camtasia Studio.</p><p></p><p>
Ensure incoming case material is provided pursuant to the applicable ESI specifications and when deficiencies are found, provides the prosecutor and legal support staff with detailed notice of deficiencies. Ensure that all exports for productions are made pursuant to applicable ESI specifications and/or the requirement of the requesting party or USAO personnel using the guidelines utilized by the Litigation Support Unit.</p><p></p><p>
Assist with the tracking of discovery intake, Discovery Log, Discovery Production, hands-on file manipulation, loading, and conversion services, creating and modifying files for upload, typically into COTS products, and performing individual file conversion in support of electronic file processing.</p><p></p><p>
Receive and process electronic files, including email files and other files in their native formats, digital image files, even load-ready data, and image files. Convert audio/video files to formats applicable for production or trial presentation. Process, export in specified electronic formats, and load or import data into COTS products and litigation support applications. Processing of electronic discovery will include scanning, importing electronic files, and OCRing documents using eDiscovery processing software.</p><p></p><p><br>
Perform quality assurance of all electronic file processing services to include exporting electronic files to various formats and loading and updating databases.</p><p></p><p><br>
CACI is committed to growing our eDiscovery workforce and has included tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification and Paralegal Certificates! This is a great opportunity for someone to grow their careers. Please apply if you are interested to hear more!</p><p><b><br>
Responsibilities:</b></p><p>
The IT Data Specialist works as a part of a high performing team handling large quantities of data. Additional responsibilities include:</p><ul><li> Performs file manipulation, loading, conversion services, database indexing, and quality checks of loads.</li><li> Develops, evaluates and modifies methodologies and procedures for manipulating files for use with COTS products and litigation support applications.</li><li> Responsible for ensuring that incoming productions are made pursuant to the applicable ESI specifications and when deficiencies are found, provides Senior Data Specialist with detailed notice of deficiencies.</li><li> Performs advanced tasks related to exporting data from contractor and DOJ databases, including: identifying data for export, confirming redactions and other markups, ensuring that exports comply with applicable ESI specifications, and quality check of exported data.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li> At least two years&rsquo; experience performing eDiscovery roles including but not limited to electronic files processing (EFP), image and data file conversion, data culling using review tools, quality assurance, database loads and retrieval, and data analysis.</li></ul><p><i><br>
Desired:</i></p><ul><li> Undergraduate degree preferred-preferably in computer science or related field.</li><li> Coursework in technical disciplines (programming/scripting, systems administration, and database management)</li><li> Ability to perform quality control analysis and report any issues with the data.</li><li> Ability to work in a deadline driven, fast-paced environment.</li><li> Excellent attention to detail, and ability to perform tasks accurately and quickly.</li><li> Customer-focused, congenial, professional attitude for working on site with government clients.
</li><li> eDiscovery experience and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, similar to the duties and responsibilities described.
</li></ul><p>Analytical and problem-solving skills are a plus.</p><p></p><ul><li></li></ul><p><b>
________________________________________________________________________________________</b></p><p></p><p><b>
What You Can Expect:</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
A culture of integrity.</b></p><p>
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you&rsquo;ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer&rsquo;s missions and driven by a higher purpose &ndash; to ensure the safety of our nation.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
An environment of trust.</b></p><p>
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You&rsquo;ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
A focus on continuous growth.</b></p><p>
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground &mdash; in your career and in our legacy.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Your potential is limitless.</b> So is ours.</p><p></p><p>
Learn more about CACI here.</p><p></p><p><b>
________________________________________________________________________________________</b></p><p></p><p><b>
Pay Range:</b></p><p></p><p>
This posting is for a position covered by the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCA). The pay and benefits provided for this position will meet or exceed the minimum required amounts detailed in the wage determination issued by the Department of Labor and made applicable to this position, as incorporated into CACI&rsquo;s government contract for the work location.<br>
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</p><p></p><p><b>Minimum Req</b><b>uired Hourly Wage:</b></p>
$28.53<p><br>
There are a host of other factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographical location, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.</p><p></p><p><i>
CACI is </i><i>an Equal Opportunity Employer.</i><i> All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any </i><i>other protected characteristic.</i></p></div>

IT Data Specialist – eDiscovery

CAVA

<div><div><p><b>Company Profile:</b></p>
<p>At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that&rsquo;s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity, and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something <i>big</i>, together.</p>
<p></p><p><b>We foster a culture built on five core values:</b></p>
<p></p><ul><li><b>Generosity First, Always:</b> We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others</li><li><b>
Constant Curiosity:</b> We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious</li><li><b>
Act with Agility:</b> We welcome change; it&rsquo;s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt</li><li><b>
Passion for Positivity:</b> We greet each day with warmth and possibility</li><li><b>
Collective Ambition</b>: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose</li></ul>
<p></p><p><b>Director, Senior Corporate Counsel (Real Estate Focus):</b></p>
<p>The Director, Senior Corporate Counsel will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and collegial environment with business partners across the category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant CAVA, with ambitions to share its unique offering throughout the U.S. While you will report to the VP &amp; Senior Associate Chief Legal Officer, you will serve a critical role for CAVA as a strategic real estate legal partner and have deep exposure with the Real Estate, Construction, and Development departments, helping to make CAVA&rsquo;s mission to bring heart, health, and humanity to food into a reality, supporting CAVA&rsquo;s fast growth across the country. You will also have the opportunity to lead the implementation of technological solutions to improve accuracy, efficiency, and speed to market.</p>
<p></p><p>This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.</p>
<p></p><p><b>What You&rsquo;ll Do:
</b></p><ul><li>Strategize and collaborate with business partners throughout Real Estate, Construction, Development, and the enterprise on projects aimed at expanding the restaurant footprint of CAVA.</li>
<li>Draft, negotiate, and finalize leases for new restaurant openings, construction agreements, architectural services agreements, estoppels, SNDAs, and other real estate agreements, with an emphasis on mitigating risk, reducing time to market for openings, providing flexibility for the Construction Team and operators, and preserving opportunities in light of future development plans.</li>
<li>Leverage, promote, and develop standardized processes to drive efficiency and results, including by developing real estate legal templates, processes, and playbooks.</li>
<li>Strategize and advise on CAVA&rsquo;s potential entry into new markets.</li>
<li>Manage and resolve day-to-day property management issues as they may arise.</li><li>
Advocate for and advise real estate teams and create dynamic partnerships with landlord counterparts.</li><li>
Participate in acquisition or disposition activity from time to time.</li>
<li>Educate business partners throughout the organization on real estate and development considerations that might inform their work.</li>
<li>Research legal requirements that affect real estate, development, zoning, and construction.
</li><li>Serve other business partners where their areas may intersect with new restaurant openings and other real estate opportunities.</li>
<li>Operate with strategic thinking and technical ability to incorporate AI and other tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and speed to market for real estate leases and new restaurant openings.
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>The Qualifications:</b></p>
<p></p><p><b>Education &amp; Experience</b></p><p></p><ul><li>
J.D. and active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.</li><li>
5+ years of law firm and/or company legal department experience. Some law firm experience is preferred.</li><li>
Experience with real estate negotiations, with excellent drafting abilities, an attention to detail, the ability to reconcile provisions that may potentially conflict with each other, and an appreciation of business considerations.</li><li>
Experience with a wide variety of venue types, such as streets, malls, airports, and shopping centers.</li><li>
Familiarity with the areas of real estate, construction, development, and commercial transactions.</li><li>
Excellent writing and oral communication skills and the ability to constructively, efficiently, and collegially collaborate with business partners.</li><li>
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be responsive, pro-active, and a self-starter capable taking projects to completion and problem-solving along the way.</li><li>
Willing to work flexibly (including, if required, at night and on weekends) and to travel, though minimal travel is expected.</li></ul>
<p></p><p><b>Physical Requirements:
</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment</li><li>
Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details</li><li>
For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds</li><li>
Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively</li><li>
 Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable</li><li>
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner</li></ul>
 <p><b>What we offer:</b></p>
<p></p><ul><li>Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*</li><li>
Early Wage Access!
</li><li>Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community</li><li>
Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!</li><li>
401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
</li><li>Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&amp;D coverage for salaried positions*</li><li>
Free CAVA food</li><li>
Casual work environment</li></ul>
The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand<br>
<p><br>
<i>*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only</i></p>
<p></p><p><b>CAVA &ndash; Joining &ldquo;A culture, not a concept&rdquo;</b></p><br>
<p><br>
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This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice. As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.<br>
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Senior Counsel

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