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Enbridge

<div>
 
 Posting End Date
 
 
 
 August 28, 2025
 
 
 
 Employee Type
 
 
 
 Regular-Full time
 
 
 
 Union/Non
 
 
 
 This is a non-union position
 
 
 The Legal Counsel will report to the Managing Legal Counsel and be a member of a team of inhouse lawyers that provides strategic legal support for materials procurement, and services and construction contracting including contracting strategy and development/drafting, contract negotiations through execution and contract implementation.
 
 
 We offer opportunities for career development, growing your knowledge and skills, and an exciting career with competitive benefits and pension package including generous time off.
 
 
 Apply today to this excellent opportunity on our diverse team! #joinourteam
 
 
 
 What You Will Do
 
 
 
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 Provide legal support with structuring, drafting, reviewing, negotiating, interpreting and implementing contracts related to a variety of complex construction projects and associated medium to high risk service activities. Implementation work specifically includes working closely with the applicable Supply Chain Management and Business Unit to understand the issues, applying factual scenarios to the contract and offering opinions and interpretations, preparing required contractual notices (indemnity, withholding, disputes, etc.) and assisting with formal responses to Contractor Change Requests and Change Orders;
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 Reviewing, drafting and negotiating procurement documents and contracts including, requests for proposals; materials purchase agreements; supply and install agreements; off-site fabrication agreements; warehousing agreements; transportation and logistics agreements; and surplus materials disposition agreements.
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 Researching and updating contracts and advising internal clients on a variety of laws impacting procurement, construction and services contracting work.
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 Model Enbridge values of safety, integrity, respect, inclusion and high performance and positively contribute to the professionalism, culture and role of the Legal Services Department, following the guidance and direction of leadership.
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 Other responsibilities may include training in respect to approved contract templates and the concepts contained therein.
 
 
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 Required
 
 
 
 
 Who you are:
 
 
 
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 A member in good standing with the Texas State Bar Association or of the Law Society of Alberta.
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 Approximately 4-7 years of relevant legal experience either in-house or at an external law firm.
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 Experience in contract drafting, negotiating and interpretation.
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 Eagerness to learn the business of Enbridge.
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 Ability to work on multiple assignments in a dynamic work environment under tight deadlines.
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 Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the organization.
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 Meticulous attention to detail, but pragmatic in approach.
 
 
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 Preferred
 
 
 
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 Broad understanding of the North American energy industry.
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 Construction law experience.
 
 
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 Flex Work Arrangements
 
 : Enbridge provides competitive workplace programs that differentiate us and offer flexibility to our team members. Enbridge&rsquo;s FlexWork (Hybrid Work Model) offers eligible employees the opportunity to work variable daily schedules with a flexible start and end time, to opt for a compressed workweek schedule, or the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option.
 
 
 
 Physical Requirements Include But Are Not Limited To
 
 
 
 Grasping, kneeling, light &ndash; moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.
 
 
 
 Mental Requirements (Both Field &amp; Office) include but are not limited to:
 
 
 
 Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.
 
 
 At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com.
 
 
 
 Information For Applicants
 
 
 
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 Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.
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 We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
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 Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.
 
 
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 To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com
 
 
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Legal Counsel

International SOS Government Medical Services

<div>
 
 Company Description
 
 
 
 International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include &ldquo;hands on&rdquo; direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 Serve as legal counsel on the North America Government Medical Services legal team. The legal counsel shall help the company minimize its legal risks by advising the commercial, operational and support services teams on any major legal and regulatory issues. Provide legal support at the direction of the General Counsel, North America Government Services for commercial, compliance, corporate governance and vendor transactions including contract review:collaborating with the contracts and compliance team to review government contracts and teaming agreements; manage and negotiating vendor contracts and strategic partnership agreements. Assist in managing the contract lifecycle management system. Provide legal support for mergers and acquisitions,manage litigation and compliance, advise on employment and real estate matters. Manage outside counsel for employment and commercial litigation matters, merger and acquisition related due diligence and other related responsibilities. Assisting with ongoing compliance, supporting corporate governance, legal research and other related responsibilities.
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Negotiate vendor agreements, efficiently manage of litigation, compliance, governance,
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 procurement, strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions.
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 Oversee drafting and negotiation of bid protests when appropriate, review terms for RFP and
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 tenders, manage escalations of commercial terms in collaboration with the contracts team for
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 approval by North America Government Medical Services management.
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 Develop and write implementation and compliance guidelines, create and deliver training modules
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 on negotiation, anticorruption, litigation risk mitigation and workplace conduct.
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 Review subpoenas, bankruptcy notices and advise operations on management of complaint
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 cases.
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 Create training and compliance processes in response to federal acquisition requirements.
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 Develop supportive relationships and manage expectations of key internal and external
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 (customer) stakeholders, including guidance on corporate policies &amp; guidelines.
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 Appoint and oversee external counsel for litigation.
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 Draft merger and acquisition related sale and purchase agreements, employment and transition
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 agreements, conduct due diligence and participate in integration of new entities.
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 Assistance in preparation of required management reporting as required.
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 Oversee vendor diligence in support of departmental partner/vendor contract execution.
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 Support corporate governance and record keeping.
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 Develop close working relationships with customer representatives, suppliers, partners, landlords
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 and appointed legal counsels where necessary.
 
 
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 Required Skills And Knowledge
 
 
 
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 Business acumen and experience, ability to recommend efficient and effective risk mitigation
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 strategies to enable business.
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 Ability to influence stakeholders to comply with competing commercial processes.
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 Negotiation experience with high volume commercial transactions, vendors, mergers and
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 acquisitions and settlements.
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 Familiarity with government contracting, including prior experience with the U.S. Federal
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 Acquisition Regulations (FAR);
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 Contract writing and procurement skills (including negotiation).
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 Knowledge of U.S. data privacy and information security laws and regulations.
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 High level of PC literacy (especially Microsoft Office suite), business writing and verbal
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 communication skills
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 Commercial acumen, knowledge of commercial contracts law and payment card industry data
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 security standards compliance.
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 Experience in a multinational corporate group counseling on international commercial and
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 compliance matters.
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 Conceptual and process thinking, decision making, attention to detail, ability to evaluate options,
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 and learn new commercial processes.
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 Relationship skills with external and internal clients.
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 Experience counselling non-lawyers on complex legal issues in a fast-paced environment.
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 Practical and proactive problem-solver who possesses strong business acumen and is confident,
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 mature and calm under fire.
 
 
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 Required Competencies
 
 
 
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 Initiative &ndash; proactive, generates creative solutions, uses different approaches to resolve issues,
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 Generates ideas for improvement, and takes productive action without being asked.
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 Pressure Tolerance &ndash; maintains performance under pressure, manages stress, identifies ways to
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 reduce work stress, uses appropriate coping mechanisms.
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 Forge close liaisons and cooperation with external stakeholders and strong working relationships
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 with the Corporate Aspire and International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. teams.
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 Effective Communication &ndash; Actively listens and seeks information, identifies internal customer
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 need and checks understanding, builds rapport, develops relationships with key internal and
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 external customers, confidence in building relationships at all levels.
 
 
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 Required Work Experience
 
 
 
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 At least 10 years&rsquo; experience practicing law.
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 Required Qualifications
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 Juris Doctor licensed to practice in at least one US State. Legal qualifications and in-house legal
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 or law firm experience is an advantage.
 
 
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 Required Languages
 
 
 
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 English
 
 
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 Travel/Rotation Requirements
 
 
 
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 Travel may be required.
 
 
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 Additional Information
 
 
 
 Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant&rsquo;s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.
 
 
 
 
 Compensation| Min: $96hr Max: $106hr
 
 
 
 
 Benefits &ndash; Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.
 
 
 
 
 International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws.
 
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Akumin

<div><div>The Contracts Corporate Counsel will provide reliable daily support by reviewing, drafting and negotiating all types of commercial agreements. This role will require active involvement in the administration, execution, and company adoption of our contract management system and related contracting policies and procedures. The incumbent will have the ability to think on their feet and adapt to changing business conditions, spot issues quickly and provide practical guidance to business stakeholders on risk versus reward, and will prioritize substance over form.</div><div><div><div><div>
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>
Ability to own the contracts management process, from intake to completion, for stakeholders throughout the organization. Can independently draft, revise, negotiate, interpret, and advise company leaders on commercial agreements, including MSAs, NDAs, software agreements, professional services agreements, medical director agreements, real estate contracts, marketing contracts, and any other similar agreement the business needs.</li><li>
Work as a true business partner - providing advice and counsel to colleagues throughout the organization on areas of contract risk, legal obligations, risk mitigation, and best practices while working to achieve business objectives. Provides sound guidance to business stakeholders to help manage positive partnerships and vendor relationships</li><li>
Provides cross-functional contracts administration training sessions to new team members and senior leadership, to ensure alignment with the contracts management process. Ability to review, revise, and approve all policies and procedures relating to the contracts management process.</li><li>
Fosters open communication and acts as a thought partner to the rest of the legal team. Support, collaborate, and provide guidance to our Contracts Managers with a goal of continuous improvement and incorporate best practices into the contracting process. Develop a deep understanding of Akumin&rsquo;s business and provide counsel on strategic decisions, as needed.</li><li>
Oversee the delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish company goals, strategies, and priorities.</li></ul>
Position Requirements:<ul><li>
Doctoral degree (JD, PhD) is required in Juris Doctor from Accredited law school.</li><li>
Licensed to practice law and an active member of a state bar, with no negative disciplinary record.
</li><li>At least 5 years of law practice, with significant experience reviewing, negotiating, and driving commercial contracts to execution</li><li>
5% Travel may may required.</li></ul>
Preferred:<ul><li>
In-house experience at a healthcare company</li><li>
Experience working with contract management software/platform</li><li>
Proven expertise in contracts and procurement</li><li>
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external parties</li></ul>
Physical Requirements:
Standard office environment.
More than 50% of the time:<ul><li>
Sit, stand, and walk.</li><li>
Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.</li><li>
See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.</li></ul>
Less than 50% of the time:<ul><li>
Stoop, kneel or crawl.</li><li>
Climb and balance.</li><li>
Carry and lift 10-20 pounds</li></ul></div></div></div></div>
Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity &amp; expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.</div>

Corporate Counsel

Rice University

<div>Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">About Rice:
</h2>Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation&rsquo;s top 20 universities by U.S. News &amp; World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice&rsquo;s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name &mdash; RICE &mdash; Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.
Position Summary:
The Rice University endowment is approximately $7.5 billion and ranks in the top 20 endowments of private research universities (by market value) in the US. The Endowment is critical to the university&rsquo;s ability to achieve its goals. The annual distribution from the endowment funds nearly half of the university&rsquo;s annual operating budget, which includes providing access to students regardless of ability to pay. The Rice Management Company (RMC) is a division of Rice University with the goal of providing a stable source of funding for current university operations and preserving and growing the purchasing power of the endowment to benefit future generations of students. The RMC is responsible for all endowment matters of the university, including asset allocation, the selection and termination of investment managers, monitoring performance of the portfolio, and reporting to the Rice Management Company Board of Directors. The endowment primarily utilizes outside investment managers and invests globally across all asset classes.
The Senior Endowment Counsel role is part of the team responsible for addressing legal issues arising out of the activities of the RMC and for protecting the legal interests of the endowment and the university. The role represents and advises internal clients, resolves legal issues, interacts with external parties, and facilitates investment transactions with a focus on legal oversight for the investment portfolio. This position reports directly to the RMC General Counsel and, when giving legal advice, reports to Rice University&rsquo;s Vice President and General Counsel through the RMC General Counsel. RMC&rsquo;s General Counsel is a Senior Associate General Counsel within the University&rsquo;s Office of General Counsel, and when giving legal advice, reports to and takes direction from Rice University&rsquo;s General Counsel.
Workplace Requirements:
This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.
Hiring Range: Commensurate based on education and experience
*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements:
<ul><li>Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school, Member of the Texas Bar, or eligible for admission
</li><li>Five or more (5+) years of relevant experience as an attorney; 3 years of which include private equity fund formation and/or fund investment for general or limited partners
</li></ul>Skills:
<ul><li>Excellent writing, legal document drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
</li><li>Commitment to fostering teamwork, building collaborative relationships, and demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills
</li><li>Strong ability to provide outstanding client service and deliver quality work products timely manner while effectively managing competing deadlines
</li><li>Exhibits good judgment and discretion in sensitive matters
</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
</li></ul>Preferences:
<ul><li>Ten or more (10+) years of experience as a practicing transactional attorney, with 7 or more years involving private equity and other investments
</li></ul>Essential Functions:
<ul><li>Serves as a senior-level counsel for areas of the portfolio such as private equity, alternative investments, and other complex investment asset classes, conferring with the RMC General Counsel as appropriate
</li><li>Reviews and drafts agreements and other legal documents, including limited partnership agreements, subscription documents, service provider agreements, bank and brokerage agreements, purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, leases, licenses, broker agreements, confidentiality agreements, engagement letters as well as internal policies to ensure compliance with applicable law
</li><li>Investigates legal questions and makes recommendations to internal clients
</li><li>Conducts research on industry standards, laws, and proposed legislation
</li><li>Demonstrates ability to analyze information and evaluate results to identify the optimal solution and resolve issues
</li><li>Represents the RMC in contract negotiations, internal and external meetings, and policy matters as appropriate
</li><li>Reviews and assists with payment of invoices from outside counsel and consultants
</li><li>Identifies business process solutions and provides recommendations to streamline processes; and maintains knowledge of industry trends and activity
</li><li>May supervise or mentor others
</li><li>Serves on committees as assigned
</li><li>Perform all other duties as assigned
</li></ul>Additional Functions:
<ul><li>Periodically coordinates with external legal, accounting, and other consultants to complete related reports, analyses, and duties pertaining to legal matters
</li><li>Maintains an organized electronic document filing system
</li><li>Leads or assists with special projects as needed
</li></ul>Rice University HR | Benefits: https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits
Rice Mission and Values: Mission and Values | Rice University
Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Rice University&rsquo;s Disability Resource Center at 713-348-5841 or adarice@rice.edu for support.
If you have any additional questions, please email us at jobs@rice.edu . Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.</div> <div></div>

Senior Endowment Counsel, Rice Management Company

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

<div>Catholic Charities is looking for the right people; people who wish to serve their community as a part of a family friendly organization doing good within the Houston-Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths helping people in need.
The Senior Attorney, Crime Victims Assistance Program is a member of supervisory team of Cabrini Center who helps set strategic priority, formulate policies and procedures for the whole program. She or he is responsible for supervising a legal team in the provision of immigration legal services to clients served by St. Frances Cabrini Center for Immigrant Legal Assistance. Legal services include community outreach and legal education, legal workshops, legal intake, legal research and individual legal representation. The Senior Attorney is expected to have and develop expertise in the immigration law as well as stay up-to-date on immigration law and policies and to provide supervision, guidance and mentorship to attorneys, pro bono counsels, paralegals and/or law student interns. The Senior Attorney will contribute to identifying issues for impact advocacy and litigation to be undertaken by Cabrini Center and/or other partners to advance immigrant rights and to make systemic changes.
What you Deliver<ul><li>
Direct Representation: Provide direct representation to immigrant clients before the USCIS, Asylum Office or Immigration Court as well as state courts on a range of immigration matters, including affirmative asylum and removal defense. Direct representation encompasses the following tasks: conduct legal intake and screening; interview clients, affiants, witness, experts, case managers, and others who can provide information or statement in furtherance of the principal client&rsquo;s immigration matters; draft, prepare and assemble relevant immigration petitions; conduct legal research; write memoranda of law, motions or briefs in support of applications and petitions filed before USCIS, Asylum office, State, Immigration and Federal Courts, board of Immigration Appeals, Administrative Appeals Office, EOIR and other immigration agencies; prepare client for interviews and court hearings.</li><li>
Case Management: Maintain client physical and electronic files according to program requirements, including case notes, correspondence, filings, calendars, and dockets. Maintain a case status list and case service statistics for Cabrini Center and program funders. Participate in case reviews with attorney staff and support staff, and/or Managing Attorney/Legal Director, as applicable. Maintain a minimum of 30-40 active cases.</li><li>
Meetings: Conduct unit/team and individual meetings with staff regularly. Attendance and participation in mandatory unit and Cabrini staff meetings, and other agency meetings. Participate on calls and meetings organized by funders, city-wide advocacy groups, local service providers and national support centers when appropriate and helpful.</li><li>
Contract and Agency Compliance: Comply with all contract requirements. Provide, compile, and analyze data and statistical information for grant, contract and other reporting purposes. Provide accurate and timely monthly data, time logs, and reports for internal use, funder use, and other entity use. Participate in trainings, meetings, calls, etc. as required by funders or to serve program needs.</li><li>
Outreaches: Participate in charlas by presenting and performing legal consultations. Participate in program and agency community legal education and outreach efforts, particularly as they relate to issues of immigration law, providing direct information to prospective clients, attending information sessions on asylum, deportation and other immigration relief, and conduct legal workshops and engage pro bono counsel in the provision of legal services.</li><li>
Personnel: Provide day-to-day supervision to the legal team comprising staff attorneys, legal fellows, pro bono counsel, paralegal/legal assistants, administrative clerks and interns. Provide periodic evaluation of staff performance.</li><li>
Substantive Expertise: Develop expertise in general immigration law, including but not limited to U visa, T visa, VAWA, U/T/VAWA adjustment of status and other immigration relief available to survivors of crime, as well as naturalization, family immigration, DACA and Temporary Protected Status.</li><li>
Advocacy: Identify policy issues and coordinate with other units within Cabrini Center and the immigration bar in advancing advocacy agenda to promote immigrant rights.</li><li>
Meeting Community Needs: Work with Cabrini leadership to evaluate program efficacy and engage in priority setting in line with community needs.</li><li>
Program Administration: Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that Cabrini Center provides high quality legal services to clients and provide periodic training to Cabrini staff to maintain quality and standard of service.</li><li>
Program Administration: Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that Cabrini Center provides high quality legal services to clients and provide periodic training to Cabrini staff to maintain quality and standard of service.</li><li>
Other: Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
The Expertise We're Looking For<ul><li>
Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school</li><li>
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas or have an active license from another U.S. jurisdiction and be eligible to waive into the State Bar of Texas within 12 months of hire</li><li>
Two (2) years of experience in broad range of Immigration Law</li><li>
One (1) year of experience in a leadership role</li><li>
Bilingual in English &amp; Spanish</li></ul>
The Skills and Assets You Bring, and More
<ul><li>Excellent legal research and writing skills</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills</li><li>
Ability to handle a high-volume caseload, multiple deadlines, and other tasks simultaneously</li><li>
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office</li><li>
Experience working with immigrant community an asset</li><li>
Demonstrated multi-cultural understanding and experience</li></ul>
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Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements. 
 
The work you do will help us advocate for the vulnerable among us, a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.</div>

Cabrini | Senior Attorney - CVAP

Hendershot Cowart P.C.

Administrative Law AttorneyHendershot Cowart P.C. is seeking a skilled Administrative Law Attorney with a strong background in healthcare and regulatory law to support our legal team in managing complex administrative matters. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in administrative law with a particular focus on healthcare-related proceedings and extensive experience representing clients before Texas state agencies, federal agencies and contractors.About Hendershot Cowart P.C.Founded in 1987, Hendershot Cowart P.C. is a team of skilled business law, health law, regulatory, and OSHA defense lawyers. Our transactional attorneys handle everything from drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and corporate governance agreements to structuring complex, multi-million dollar transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and startups. Our clients range from small- to mid-size businesses and medical practices throughout Texas to publicly traded companies and national health care organizations. We take pride in partnering with our clients for the life of their business, from start up to mature market leadership.Position responsibilities include:&middot; Represent clients in administrative hearings and enforcement actions before the Texas Medical Board, Texas Board of Nursing and Texas Department of Insurance&middot; Defend against recoupment actions initiated by Novitas, Qlarant and CMS&middot; Provide strategic counsel on healthcare regulations and administrative procedures.Qualifications:&middot; Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.&middot; Licensed to practice law in Texas.&middot; Minimum of 5 years of administrative law experience, preferably in healthcare.&middot; Former experience with the U.S. Department of Justice is highly desirable.&middot; Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism.&middot; Deep understanding of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and reimbursement systems.&middot; Experience with audits, investigations, and compliance matters.&middot; Ability to manage a challenging workload in a fast-paced environment.&middot; Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills.Job Type: Full-timePay: From $150,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Are you currently licensed to practice law in the state of Texas?</li><li>Do you have experience with Medicare/Medicaid regulations and reimbursement systems?</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>Houston, TX 77057 (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Relocate:<ul><li>Houston, TX 77057: Relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Administrative Law Attorney

Houston Direct Auto

Overview We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Contracts Lawyer to join our legal team on a part-time, contract basis. The ideal candidate is licensed to practice in Texas, has a strong background in contract law, and can confidently navigate complex legal agreements. This role offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to work on cases individually by contract.You&rsquo;ll play a crucial role in ensuring legal compliance and protecting the interests of our clients across various case types, including workers' compensation, personal injury, and patent law, among others.Responsibilities<ul><li>Draft, review, and negotiate contracts to ensure legal clarity and alignment with state regulations.</li><li>Analyze contract language for potential risks and propose mitigation strategies.</li><li>Conduct legal research to support negotiations, dispute resolution, or compliance issues.</li><li>Collaborate directly with clients and stakeholders to provide tailored legal solutions.</li><li>Prepare legal memoranda, summaries, and risk reports.</li><li>Handle disputes or litigation related to contracts, as needed.</li><li>Stay current with relevant laws including Texas workers&rsquo; compensation, personal injury law, and patent regulations.</li><li>Use legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw) to support legal findings and case strategies.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Licensed to practice law in Texas (active and in good standing).</li><li>Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited U.S. law school.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in contract law, drafting, negotiation, and legal review.</li><li>Strong legal research skills, especially using platforms like Westlaw.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication.</li><li>Knowledge or experience in workers' compensation law, personal injury, or patent law is preferred.</li><li>Reliable, proactive, and able to manage tasks independently.</li></ul>Compensation<ul><li>Per-case / contract-based</li><li>Fees and case scope discussed individually per engagement.</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Flexible schedule ideal for solo practitioners or attorneys seeking part-time work</li><li>Work remotely with occasional in-person needs if required</li><li>Engage in meaningful work across diverse legal areas</li><li>Collaborate with a supportive, fast-moving team</li></ul>If you are a motivated lawyer looking for an opportunity to make an impact through your expertise in contracts, we encourage you to apply.Job Type: ContractPay: $22.88 - $27.56 per hourWork Location: In person

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