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Legal Counsel

PitchBook

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 At PitchBook, a Morningstar company, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We&rsquo;re deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company.
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 Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there&rsquo;s going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We&rsquo;re willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence.
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 If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you.
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  About the Role:
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 The PitchBook Legal team has a fun, challenging, and dynamic role supporting a rapidly growing company. We work with stakeholders across the organization on a wide variety of commercial and regulatory legal issues. Although we treat our work with the seriousness it deserves, making it fun is a core value at PitchBook, and the legal team attempts to realize that value and maintain a good sense of humor at all times.
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 PitchBook&rsquo;s Legal Counsel drafts, reviews, and negotiates licenses and other commercial agreements and provides advice and guidance on a variety of other legal matters affecting the worldwide operations of PitchBook. The role requires strong communication and drafting skills, the ability to work well with a diverse range of individuals, understanding that lawyers are in a service role, and sound business acumen.
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  Primary Job Responsibilities:
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   Work with Sales and Product Management personnel to structure, draft, review, analyze, and negotiate complex data licenses commercial partnerships, media agreements, and other outbound commercial contracts related to the products and services PitchBook makes available to its clients in the United States and abroad
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   Work with PitchBook&rsquo;s internal stakeholders to review and negotiate data licensing, software, consulting, IT, and related contracts with company vendors
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   Advise on information security, privacy, and related issues, including GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act, and other laws
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   Provide practical, decisive guidance to business development, business operations, marketing, and finance teams that balances business objectives and legal risk
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   Advise on industry, commercial, IP, privacy, employment, and other laws, regulations, and developments relating to PitchBook&rsquo;s worldwide business
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   As needed, work with PitchBook&rsquo;s sister businesses, Morningstar&rsquo;s corporate functions, and external counsel in connection with litigation, real estate matters, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring activities, and other similar projects
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   Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors
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   Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested
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  Skills and Qualifications:
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   Juris Doctor degree required
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   At least 2-5 years of experience advising corporate clients either as in house counsel or in private practice
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   Proven drafting and analytical skills
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   Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and independently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-faceted projects in a fast-moving environment
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   Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite including in-depth knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel with the ability to pick up new systems and software easily
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   Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
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  Benefits + Compensation at PitchBook:
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 Physical Health
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   Comprehensive health benefits
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   Additional medical wellness incentives
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   STD, LTD, AD&amp;D, and life insurance
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 Emotional Health
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   Paid sabbatical program after four years
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   Paid family and paternity leave
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   Annual educational stipend
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   Ability to apply for tuition reimbursement
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   CFA exam stipend
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   Robust training programs on industry and soft skills
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   Employee assistance program
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   Generous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days
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 Social Health
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   Matching gifts program
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   Employee resource groups
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   Subsidized emergency childcare
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   Dependent Care FSA
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   Company-wide events
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   Employee referral bonus program
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   Quarterly team building events
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 Financial Health
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   401k match
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   Shared ownership employee stock program
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   Monthly transportation stipend
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   Please be aware the above PitchBook benefit and perk offerings are subject to corresponding plan and policy documents and may change during the course of your employment.
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  Compensation
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   Annual base salary: $140,000-$160,000
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   Target annual bonus percentage: 10%
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  Working Conditions:
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 At the heart of our company is a belief in the power of in-person collaboration. Being together in the office fuels our creativity, strengthens our connections, and drives the innovation that sets us apart. Our culture is built on spontaneous moments&mdash;those hallway conversations, whiteboard brainstorms, and shared celebrations in each of our global offices&mdash;that simply can&rsquo;t be replicated remotely. This role is expected to be in the office 5 days a week.
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 The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on-going basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events.
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  Life At PB:
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 We are consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work and our culture is at the heart of our success. It&rsquo;s our fundamental belief that people do and create great things and that people are the cornerstone of prosperity. We believe that proactively seeking out different points of view, listening to others, learning, and reflecting on what we&rsquo;ve heard creates a sense of belonging within PitchBook and strengthens the PitchBook community.
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 We are excited to get to know you and your background. Concerned that you might not meet every requirement? We encourage you to still apply as you might be the right candidate for the role or other roles at PitchBook.
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Fluidstack

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  About Fluidstack
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 Over the last several years, AI has transformed from a niche technology to one that is surpassing human-level performance on a diverse range of tasks. As a consequence, the amount of compute used for training and inference has grown 5x year-on-year. Plans are being made for training runs that cost upwards of one billion USD and companies are planning to spend hundreds of billions on AI infrastructure in the coming few years.
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 Fluidstack is accelerating this trend, building and operating GPU supercomputers for top AI labs, governments, and enterprises. Our customers include Mistral, Poolside, Black Forest Labs, Meta, and more.
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 Our team is lean, highly motivated, and focused on providing the world&rsquo;s best supercomputing experience. We put our customers first in everything we do, and we hold ourselves and each other to insanely high standards. We expect you to care deeply about the work you do, the products you build, and the experience our customers have in every interaction with us.
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  About The Role
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 Fluidstack is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic lawyer to join its legal team.
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 The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, operating under tight deadlines and contributing thoughtful and high-quality output.
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 Strong organisational and prioritisation skills are required, including the ability to coordinate projects and to take end-to-end responsibility. The successful candidate must be both an independent worker and a strong team player, very flexible, enthusiastic, friendly and approachable. Intellectually curious and confident. Comfortable with own areas of expertise and happy to learn more and to be stretched.
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   Drafting, reviewing and negotiating transactions with customers and third party suppliers.
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   Having a broad understanding of legal issues relating to commercial contracts and employment matters.
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   Coordinating and communicating with legal counsel and senior management, as appropriate.
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   Carrying out legal research and independent working.
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   Being hands on and willing to support the business as required.
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  About You
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 An ideal candidate meets at least the following requirements:
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   Strong work ethic
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   Preferably a mix of private practice and in-house experience
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   Experience working in a small team or independently
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   Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity).
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   Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
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   Benefits in line with local expectations.
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   Fluidstack is remote first, but has offices in London, New York and San Francisco.
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Commercial Legal Counsel

Deloitte

Senior Counsel, Trade ControlsReference Code 3045
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<b>Country:</b><br>
<b>US Locations:</b> USA - New York; USA - Washington
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Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organization.
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Work you'll do
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The Senior Counsel - Trade Controls & Sanctions Compliance position will be part of the team of the Deloitte Global Office of General Counsel. Led by the General Counsel, Deloitte Global OGC consists of approximately 50 people, including lawyers and legal assistants located in the US, UK, Australia and various other countries. Deloitte Global OGC has three main groups: Corporate Affairs, Technology and Business Solutions, and Disputes, Regulatory & Employment, each of which is led by a Deputy General Counsel. The Disputes, Regulatory & Employment group currently has 9 full-time lawyers, including the Deputy General Counsel.
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The Senior Counsel - Trade Controls & Sanctions Compliance is a pivotal member of the legal team, responsible for providing expert legal advice and leadership on export controls and economic sanctions. This role operates at the intersection of legal, regulatory, and business strategy, ensuring compliance with applicable laws while providing strategic and actionable guidance.
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<b>Responsibilities:</b><br>
Provide expert legal advice and guidance to Deloitte member firms and Deloitte Global on economic sanctions and export controls, including developing policies and procedures and performing export control classification.
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Monitor changes in trade laws and regulations that may impact Deloitte Global and Deloitte member firms and advise Deloitte member firm and Deloitte Global leaders on emerging issues.
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Provide oral and written counsel and propose operational solutions to complex, cross-border matters implicating U.S. export controls and sanctions compliance.
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Monitor and interpret geopolitical developments and translate them into clear, actionable guidance, and provide support to Deloitte Global and Deloitte member firm business leaders in their understanding of economic sanctions and export controls.
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Partner effectively across functions at Deloitte Global, including the Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes Compliance team, to achieve objectives in a productive and collaborative manner, including enhancing awareness, promoting compliance, and driving the adoption of best practices.
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As needed, provide support and guidance in diverse other regulatory areas, including anti-corruption and AML compliance.
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The team
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Global General Counsel provides legal guidance and expertise to Deloitte Global, the broader Deloitte organization, and our business leaders. We advise on regulatory, claims, and corporate legal matters, as well as additional issues that may pose novel or unique situations.
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Qualifications
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<b>Education:</b> Juris Doctor (JD), Bachelor of Laws (LLB), or equivalent law degree from a highly regarded law school.
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<b>Years of Experience:</b> Minimum 7 years as a practicing attorney, with demonstrated experience advising clients in export controls and sanctions laws at a major law firm or in the legal department of a corporation, professional services organization, and/or governmental agency. Prior in-house experience is a plus.
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<b>Required:</b><br>
Experience with US trade regulation, including ITAR, EAR, OFAC, BIS, and other economic sanctions and export controls programs, from the investigatory, litigation/enforcement, and policy perspectives, including experience with classification under US export controls.
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Demonstrated proficiency with non-U.S. sanctions regimes (e.g., EU, UK, UN, and other international frameworks).
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Excellent cross-cultural communicator who can use appropriate (and varied) interpersonal skills with Deloitte member firm and Deloitte Global leaders to provide legal and strategic counsel and guidance.
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Proven track record of creative legal thinking and developing solutions to cross-border challenges while successfully navigating the regulatory landscape.
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Strong analytic and critical thinking skills and extremely strong verbal and written communication skills. Curiosity and energy for learning, interest in technology, AI, and innovation and developments in regulations
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Our culture
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At Deloitte Global people are valued and respected for who they are - with opportunities to bring their unique perspectives, talents and passions to business challenges. Our global workspace creates room for individuality and collaboration. Ours is an inclusive, supportive, connected culture with a focus on development, flexibility, and well-being. This culture makes Deloitte Global one of the most rewarding places to work, and to transform your career.
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Professional development
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From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe in investing in you, helping you identify and hone your unique strengths at every step of your career. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities, and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.
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Benefits
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At Deloitte, we value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Our Total Rewards program reflects our continued commitment to lead from the front in everything we do-that's why we take pride in offering a comprehensive variety of programs and resources to support your health and well-being.
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Recruiting for this role ends on 02/04/2026.
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Deloitte Global is required by local law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role for individuals applying to work in our New York and Washington, D.C. locations. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. We would not anticipate that the individual hired into this role would land at or near the top end of the range, but such a decision will be dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the range is $195,900.00 - $326,600.00 for individuals applying to work in these locations.

Senior Counsel, Trade Controls

Scotiabank

<p></p><div><p><b>Requisition ID:</b> 244219</p><p><b>
Salary Range:</b> 254,600.00 - 423,400.00</p><p><i>
Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate&rsquo;s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.</i></p><p></p><p><br>
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Managing Director, Chief Legal Officer, U.S. Global Banking &amp; Markets</b></p><p></p><p><b><i><br>
Purpose</i></b></p><p></p><p><br>
The Chief Legal Officer, U.S. takes the lead to set standards for excellence in legal standards and governance to support the U.S. operation&rsquo;s ability to help optimize long term Bank shareholder value. Responsibilities include the (i) provision of high quality legal advice and counsel to the U.S. Co CEO&rsquo;s and the Board of Directors of Scotia Holdings USA (SHUSA), with respect to all U.S. business, corporate activities and transactions to help ensure enterprise-wide results are met in accordance with regulatory and legislative requirements and Scotiabank&rsquo;s overall corporate governance, (ii) advising on business strategies, plans, initiatives and emerging regulations and trends for compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures and (iii) managing litigation, investigations and employment disputes involving the U.S. operations.</p><p></p><p><b><i><br>
Accountabilities</i></b></p><div><ul><li>
As a member of the U.S. Senior Executive Team, contributes to setting the strategic direction for the Bank&rsquo;s U.S. operations. This includes:</li></ul><div><ul><li>
reviewing strategic initiatives for alignment with regulatory and legislative requirements</li><li>
contributing to setting internal standards for business conduct in U.S. business lines/divisions</li><li>
reviewing matters relating to reputational risk for the Bank&rsquo;s U.S. operations</li><li>
effectively managing risk within the function, including managing litigation and pre-litigation disputes impacting US businesses and provide advice relating to risks relating to such litigation and disputes</li><li>
ensuring effective management and, where necessary, mitigation of material legal risk exposures, in particular those that exceed or have the potential to exceed the applicable approved risk appetite and/or risk appetite limits</li><li>
providing leadership in communicating within the function risk appetite so as to help embed appropriate risk taking into the Bank&rsquo;s culture, and</li><li>
escalating breaches in risk appetite and material risk exposure in a timely manner</li><li>
assisting BNS Executive Office Legal to manage US governed lawsuits pertaining to the parent or affiliates, as requested from time to time</li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><br>
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Acts as the US Operations&rsquo; general counsel to the U.S. Board of Directors</li><li>
Provides proactive strategic business partnering, advice and counsel to the U.S Executive Leadership team (Exco) including the U.S Co CEO&rsquo;s on all legal matters (transactional or regulatory) including:</li></ul><div><ul><li>
managing and resolving identified legal, statutory, contractual issues and concerns</li><li>
providing legal advice to support compliance with relevant acts, government policies, corporate policies and procedures, and all other contractual obligations</li><li>
overseeing the provision of legal advice to the Bank&rsquo;s US operations on financial transactions, from initial stages of development to negotiation, interpretation, and drafting of all documentation with a focus of identifying and mitigating the Bank&rsquo;s U.S. operations risks and legal obligations</li><li>
enhancing the Bank&rsquo;s U.S. operations&rsquo; external relationships with stakeholders, government officials, regulators, business and professional groups</li></ul></div></div><br>
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Provides directly, or oversee the indirect provision of legal services to senior management, Human Resources, supervisory officers, line management and their respective direct and indirect reports.</li></ul><br>
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Builds a high performance environment and implement a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment, communicating vision/values/department strategy and proactively planning for, and managing, succession and development planning for the team.</li></ul><br>
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Provides strong leadership and guidance to subordinates with regard to strategic, policy and operational issues, while providing them with the opportunity to perform their responsibilities on a day to day basis without specific oversight.</li></ul><br>
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Ensure timely action is taken to effectively manage and mitigate risks, including prompt escalation of breaches of management limits or risk appetite measures as per established processes.</li></ul><br>
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Serve as a member of the U.S. Executive Committee, U.S. Issues &amp; Regulatory Oversight Committee, and U.S. Local Conduct Committee and act in furtherance of the goals and decisions of the U.S. Executive Committee&rsquo;s goals and objectives.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i><br>
Dimensions</i></b></p><ul><li>
Approximately twenty-five total reports</li><li>
Responsible for providing Legal support to U.S. GBM operations, and corporate secretarial support to U.S. Holding Company and affiliates and senior management committees</li><li>
The legal assignments and supervision cover a broad range of Bank&rsquo;s U.S. operations related matters or specialized areas of law. The applicable laws and regulations are numerous, varied and complex.</li><li>
Responsible for supporting regulatory relationships with Federal Reserve, SEC, CFTC, NYS DFS and other regulatory bodies responsible for supervising Bank&rsquo;s U.S. operations</li><li>
The incumbent is required to:</li><li><div><ul><li>
Demonstrate excellent management, relationship building and communication skills</li><li>
Work confidently with senior management and provide advice and counsel on a broad range of legal issues</li><li>
Provide leadership and direction to the US legal team</li><li>
Obtain consensus support for initiatives and achieve successful outcomes</li><li>
Recruit, motivate and retain team members</li><li>
Develop and mentor team members</li></ul></div></li></ul><p></p><p><b><i><br>
Education / Experience / Other Information</i></b></p><ul><li>
At least 15 years of in-house legal or law firm experience in the financial services industry with capital markets, regulatory and banking experience.</li><li>
Experience in corporate lending and capital markets transactional matters</li><li>
Ideally, experience working for a non-U.S. bank and the ability to function effectively in a matrixed management environment.</li><li>
Experience dealing with banking and securities regulators, especially the Federal Reserve, NYS DFS, CFTC, and SEC.</li><li>
Knowledgeable on federal regulations impacting wholesale banking and capital markets operations, including Title VII of the Dodd Frank Act, the Volcker Rule, Regulation D, Regulation W and Regulation YY.</li><li>
Experience in managing litigation disputes, including employment matters.</li><li>
Excellent communicator in both the written and oral form. Understands how to approach communication from a strategic perspective. Ability to create clear, convincing and well organized presentations and communications.</li><li>
J.D. degree required</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Location(s): United States : New York : New York City || United States : Texas : Dallas</p><p>
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: &quot;for every future&quot;, we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.</p><p>
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.<br>
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Scotiabank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.</p></div>

Managing Director & Chief Legal Officer, U.S.

Talently

<div>
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  <strong>
   Job Title:
  </strong>
  Litigation Counsel
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Location:
  </strong>
  Hybrid (2-3 days onsite) - New York, NY
 </p>
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  <strong>
   Salary:
  </strong>
  $190,000-$230,000
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 <p>
  <strong>
   About the Company / Opportunity:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  We are a leader in the software industry that develops cutting-edge mobility solutions! As Litigation Counsel, you will join a strong legal team solving complex legal issues. This role offers a chance to impact the litigation strategy of a high-growth tech company!
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  <strong>
   Responsibilities:
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   Oversee each stage of litigation, including shaping overall strategy, managing discovery efforts, preparing and reviewing motions, and coordinating with outside counsel.
  </li>
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   Handle pre-litigation matters, including mediations and arbitration proceedings, to secure positive resolutions for the company.
  </li>
  <li>
   Create and improve internal workflows, guidelines, and resources to make litigation management more efficient.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide guidance to teams across the organization on a wide range of regulatory and compliance matters at the local, state, and federal levels.
  </li>
  <li>
   Perform comprehensive legal analysis and research.
  </li>
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   Track and assess new laws, regulations, and policy changes that may impact the business.
  </li>
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  <strong>
   Must-Have Skills:
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   Juris Doctor degree from a top law school.
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   Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state (NY is a plus).
  </li>
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   5-10 years of litigation experience.
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   Previous work as a federal prosecutor or in-house counsel within the technology sector.
  </li>
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  <strong>
   Nice-to-Have Skills:
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   Experience in the technology/software industry.
  </li>
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   Background in employment or labor laws.
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


Litigation Counsel

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

<div><div><div><div><b>Job ID:</b> 13923</div>
<div><b>Business Unit:</b> MTA Headquarters</div>
<div><b>Location:</b> New York, NY, United States</div>
</div><div><div><b>Regular/Temporary:</b> Regular</div>
<div><b>Department:</b> E-Discovery and FOIL</div>
<div><b>Date Posted:</b> Dec 8, 2025</div>
</div></div><div><p><b>Description</b>
</p><div><div><div><div><div><b>POSTING NO.</b></div><div><br>
13923</div></div><div><div><b><br>
JOB TITLE:</b></div><div><br>
Deputy General Counsel/Unit Chief, E-Discovery and FOIL</div></div><div><div><b><br>
DEPT/DIV:</b></div><div><br>
General Counsel</div></div><div><div><b><br>
WORK LOCATION:</b></div><div><br>
2 Broadway</div></div><div><div><b><br>
FULL/PART-TIME</b></div><div><br>
FULL</div></div><div><div><b><br>
SALARY RANGE:</b></div><div><br>
$192,068 - $228,081</div></div><div><div><b><br>
DEADLINE:</b></div><div><br>
Until filled</div></div><br>
</div><div></div><div>
This position is eligible for teleworking, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective hire date.</div><p></p><p><b><br>
Opening:</b></p><p>
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation&rsquo;s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.</p><p><b>
Position Objective:</b></p><p>
The Deputy General Counsel e-Discovery and FOIL is an experienced attorney who will lead the MTA&rsquo;s e-Discovery and FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) Unit, which will provide legal and technical e-discovery support to the legal departments of all the MTA&rsquo;s agencies in addressing e-discovery matters, including but not limited to responding to FOIL requests and subpoenas, consulting on e-discovery searches and providing guidance on issues relating to the collection/preservation of documents in connection with litigation. The e-Discovery and FOIL Unit will also be responsible for staying current on best practices in e-discovery, applicable legal requirements, and available and emerging technology. The Deputy General Counsel e-Discovery and FOIL will supervise the legal and technical staff in the e-Discovery and FOIL Unit, provide subject matter expertise and guidance to legal staff of the agencies on e-discovery and FOIL matters, and assist with procurement of technical resources to be utilized by the Unit; s/he will also supervise the Senior Associate Counsel &ndash; FOIL and paralegals in The Consolidated Legal Department who are responding to FOIL requests.</p><p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
The Deputy General Counsel, e-Discovery and FOIL will supervise, manage and train the staff in the e-Discovery and FOIL Unit, which is responsible for providing legal and technical advice and assistance to all of the MTA agencies&rsquo; legal staff in responding to e-discovery requests and managing e-discovery generally. Develop and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review the performance of staff. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.</li><li>
The Deputy General Counsel, e-Discovery and FOIL, will stay current on best practices in e-discovery and FOIL, applicable legal requirements, and available and emerging technology. The Deputy General Counsel will continually follow and be knowledgeable about the growing body of cases related to e-discovery and FOIL, and monitor the federal and state rules for any e-discovery and FOIL developments.</li><li>
The Deputy General Counsel, e-Discovery and FOIL, will provide beginning-to-end oversight of e-discovery matters and will coordinate with legal staff of the various agencies (as well as with the IT Department) in connection with e-Discovery searches in individual lawsuits and in response to requests for information, including but not limited to FOIL requests and subpoenas.
</li><li>The Deputy General Counsel, e-Discovery and FOIL, will advise legal staff on electronic searches and assist with requests from litigation adversaries, including helping to determine if those requests are overbroad, unduly burdensome, or disproportionate to the needs of the case.
</li><li>The Deputy General Counsel, e-Discovery and FOIL, will help set up document reviews of electronic materials, including advising on search terms, protocols, and document production logistics.</li><li>
The Deputy General Counsel, e-Discovery and FOIL, will provide guidance on issues relating to the collection and preservation of electronic documents and materials (including assisting with the litigation hold process), and provide subject matter expertise as needed.
</li><li>The Deputy General Counsel, e-Discovery and FOIL, will be responsible for reviewing FOIL requests to MTA Headquarters and its agencies, providing guidance to paralegals who respond to FOIL requests, coordinating with agency personnel in appropriate situations, and reviewing responses before they are sent out.</li><li>
The Deputy General Counsel, e-Discovery and FOIL, will assist in the evaluation and procurement of technical resources to be used by the e-Discovery and FOIL Unit.
</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:</b></div><ul><li>
Extensive experience with all aspects of e-discovery and FOIL support and in managing document production and privilege review (including but not limited to collection/preservation of material, search terms, and review protocols)</li><li>
Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.</li><li>
Ability to use well-established discovery platforms and knowledge of evolving e-discovery technologies.</li><li>
Substantial knowledge of current and emerging policies, regulations, court rules, and case law regarding e-discovery and FOIL practices, as well as the interrelation of e-discovery and FOIL practices with other disciplines (e.g., IT, data security, etc.).</li><li>
Proven ability to manage and train staff.</li><li>
Strong oral, written, and analytical skills;
</li><li>Requires the exercise of independent judgment and discretion.</li><li>
Excellent oral and written communication skills.</li><li>
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Required Education and Experience:</b></div><ul><li>
Law Degree from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar.</li><li>
Minimum of ten (10) years of significant e-discovery and FOIL management experience at a law firm, governmental agency, or corporation.</li><li>
Must have prior supervisory experience over a professional legal staff.</li></ul><div></div><div><b>
The Following is/are preferred</b><b>:</b></div><ul><li>
Budget responsibility in prior experience.</li><li>
Familiarity with the MTA&rsquo;s policies and procedures</li><li>
Familiarity with the MTA&rsquo;s collective bargaining procedures</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Other Information</b></p><p>
May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)</p><p>
Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.</p><p>
According to the New York State Public Officers Law &amp; the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the &ldquo;Commission&rdquo;).</p><p><b>
Equal Employment Opportunity</b></p><p>
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.</p><p>
The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.</p></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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