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Docusign

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 Docusign brings agreements to life. Over 1.5 million customers and more than a billion people in over 180 countries use Docusign solutions to accelerate the process of doing business and simplify people&rsquo;s lives. With intelligent agreement management, Docusign unleashes business-critical data that is trapped inside of documents. Until now, these were disconnected from business systems of record, costing businesses time, money, and opportunity. Using Docusign&rsquo;s Intelligent Agreement Management platform, companies can create, commit, and manage agreements with solutions created by the #1 company in e-signature and contract lifecycle management (CLM).
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 The Legal Counsel, Data Governance &amp; Marketing Compliance will be a highly qualified, team-oriented and data-first attorney with a holistic mindset and a deep understanding of data governance principles, laws, and regulations covering a broad range of business activities. This includes privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA, strong familiarity with other global data protection laws, and marketing compliance laws and regulations. The role requires significant experience providing legal support and practical guidance on global projects and operational matters that affect data governance, privacy, and marketing practices. This is a cross-functional advisory role that involves close collaboration across the Docusign organization to support data counseling and compliance best practices for the use of broad categories of data.
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 You will collaborate with a broad range of Docusign business partners, including InfoSec, Product and Engineering, Marketing, and Product Legal teams. Your role will be to advise on and implement best practices for all aspects of the data lifecycle, balancing legal risk with strategic business objectives. You will partner with product counsel to advise product engineering teams and marketing teams on the ethical and responsible use of data and strong data governance.
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 Success in this role requires substantial SaaS technology experience to help support achieving scale in contract drafting, negotiation, and regulatory compliance support, particularly with customers, partners, and vendors. We are seeking a high performer who is adaptable, collaborative, loves to learn, has incorporated AI into augmenting capabilities, and operates with a high degree of integrity. The position demands a "get it done" attitude, initiative, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with frequent change and ambiguity.
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 This position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Director, Associate General Counsel, Data Governance &amp; Privacy.
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   Provide legal advice and practical guidance on data governance across Docusign (e.g., Product, Engineering, Marketing, IT, etc) to ensure compliance with company standards and global laws governing privacy, consent management, data use and protection
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   Guide and advise on applicable data governance best practices, laws, and regulations, including the implementation of the data governance program and assisting in drafting of company policies
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   Provide timely legal advice on privacy, AI, and data protection issues, ensuring compliance with data governance and privacy laws (GDPR, CPRA) and other emerging regulatory frameworks
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   Support cross-functional efforts to create and improve product and organizational data governance, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks for managing valuable data throughout its lifecycle, including promoting the ethical and legal use of data to manage legal, operational, and reputational risk
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   Ensure compliance with laws and strong data stewardship related to advertising, marketing and promotional practices, consumer and data protection, including FTC regulations, Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), CAN-SPAM Act, and applicable privacy laws
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   Review and approve marketing and advertising materials and content for legal and regulatory compliance, leveraging AI tools and technology where appropriate
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   Draft, review, and negotiate marketing-related contracts, such as agency agreements, talent releases, and content licenses
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   Develop and maintain marketing compliance policies, guidelines, and training materials and provide guidance to management, global business units, and sales/marketing teams
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   Provide sales and marketing lead generation counseling, as well as sales development privacy counseling
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   Research and monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments in advertising, marketing, and data privacy laws
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   Handle other related duties and marketing/data legal and compliance projects as needed to support Docusign business initiatives
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 Positions at Docusign are assigned a job designation of either In Office, Hybrid or Remote and are specific to the role/job. Preferred job designations are not guaranteed when changing positions within Docusign. Docusign reserves the right to change a position's job designation depending on business needs and as permitted by local law.
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   Experience with best practices in data governance, marketing compliance and privacy in SaaS, including operational matters
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   Prior law firm or in-house experience
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   5+ years of legal counseling experience in privacy and marketing-related areas
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   Admitted into and in good standing with a state bar or equivalent certification
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   Proficient written and verbal communication skills
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   Exceptional academic credentials
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   A record of pragmatic, client-focused, and business-focused and data driven decision-making and counseling
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   Ability to work efficiently and appropriately leverage technology with a client-service focus in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
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   Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with legal area specialists and peers at all levels of management
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   Ability to analyze legal risks and consult with senior attorneys as necessary
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   A strong understanding of industry principles, concepts, and standards in data governance, privacy and marketing laws and practices
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   Comfortable working in a high-activity environment, juggling many matters at once, and quickly shifting between tasks
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   Talent for thinking outside of the box to confront new issues and pursue novel approaches
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   Strong attention to detail, yet comfortable dealing with ambiguity
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   Takes initiative and accepts personal responsibility for work
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   A strong technical skill set, including proficiency with Google and MS Office applications and the ability to learn new technologies quickly, AI tools in particular
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   Familiarity with Docusign, Salesforce, GoogleDocs, OneTrust, JIRA, and Confluence
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 Pay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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 Based on applicable legislation, the below details pay ranges in the following locations:
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 California: $141,700.00 - $227,825.00 base salary
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 Illinois, Colorado, Massachusetts and Minnesota: $137,100.00 - $193,725.00 base salary
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 Washington, Maryland, New Jersey and New York (including NYC metro area): $137,100.00 - $200,125.00 base salary
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 Washington DC: $141,700.00 - $200,125.00 base salary
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 Ohio: $120,600.00 - $170,325.00 base salary
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   Bonus: Sales personnel are eligible for variable incentive pay dependent on their achievement of pre-established sales goals. Non-Sales roles are eligible for a company bonus plan, which is calculated as a percentage of eligible wages and dependent on company performance.
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   Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region
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   Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placement
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   Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment
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   Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions
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   Learning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursements
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   Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events
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 Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.
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 Life at Docusign
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 Docusign is committed to building trust and making the world more agreeable for our employees, customers and the communities in which we live and work. You can count on us to listen, be honest, and try our best to do what&rsquo;s right, every day. At Docusign, everything is equal.
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 We each have a responsibility to ensure every team member has an equal opportunity to succeed, to be heard, to exchange ideas openly, to build lasting relationships, and to do the work of their life. Best of all, you will be able to feel deep pride in the work you do, because your contribution helps us make the world better than we found it. And for that, you&rsquo;ll be loved by us, our customers, and the world in which we live.
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  Accommodation
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 Docusign is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need such an accommodation, or a religious accommodation, during the application process, please contact us at accommodations@docusign.com.
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 If you experience any issues, concerns, or technical difficulties during the application process please get in touch with our Talent organization at taops@docusign.com for assistance.
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 This position is not eligible for employment in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming.
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 Equal Opportunity Employer
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 It's important to us that we build a talented team that is as diverse as our customers and where all employees feel a deep sense of belonging and thrive. We encourage great talent who bring a range of perspectives to apply for our open positions. Docusign is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions based on experience, skill, aptitude and a can-do approach. We will not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected category.
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Legal Counsel

Harness

<div><div><div>Harness is a high-growth company that is disrupting the software delivery market. Our mission is to enable the 30 million software developers in the world to deliver code to their users reliably, efficiently, securely and quickly, increasing customers&rsquo; pace of innovation while improving the developer experience. We offer solutions for every step of the software delivery lifecycle to build, test, secure, deploy and manage reliability, feature flags and cloud costs. The Harness Software Delivery Platform includes modules for CI, CD, Cloud Cost Management, Feature Flags, Service Reliability Management, Security Testing Orchestration, Chaos Engineering, Software Engineering Insights and continues to expand at an incredibly fast pace.</div>
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<div>Harness is led by technologist and entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal, who founded AppDynamics and sold it to Cisco for $3.7B. We&rsquo;re backed with $425M in venture financing from top-tier VC and strategic firms, including J.P. Morgan, Capital One Ventures, Citi Ventures, ServiceNow, Splunk Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Adage Capital Partners, Balyasny Asset Management, Gaingels, Harmonic Growth Partners, Menlo Ventures, IVP, Unusual Ventures, GV (formerly Google Ventures), Alkeon Capital, Battery Ventures, Sorenson Capital, Thomvest Ventures and Silicon Valley Bank.</div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Position Summary</b></h3>
<div>We&rsquo;re looking for an experienced Corporate Counsel to join our legal team. As a member of the legal team, you will work closely with colleagues across multiple internal functional groups on a wide range of corporate matters, including capital raising, corporate governance, securities law compliance, mergers and acquisitions, strategic transactions, and subsidiary management. This role reports to the Senior Director and Associate General Counsel, Head of Corporate and Securities.</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About The Role</b></h3>
<div><ul><li>Provide strategic legal counsel and guidance to the organization on a wide range of corporate and transactional matters, balancing business objectives with relevant legal compliance requirements and risks</li>
<li>Assist with capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic transactions, including drafting agreements and disclosures, coordinating internal teams, managing outside counsel, performing due diligence, facilitating closings, and supporting post-closing integration efforts</li>
<li>Draft and review board presentations and related materials, board and stockholder minutes and consents, website updates, and press releases</li>
<li>Manage corporate governance of international and domestic subsidiaries</li>
<li>Partner with our stock administration team to ensure a best-in-class equity program</li>
<li>Research and interpret regulations, laws, statutes, and guidelines, including but not limited to the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with respect to strategic growth initiatives of the company and draft related SEC and other disclosures</li>
<li>Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with securities and governance laws and regulations</li>
<li>Assist with sustainability matters and engagement activities, including formal and informal reporting on the organization&rsquo;s narratives, progress, and results across relevant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topic areas</li>
<li>Collaborate with teams across Harness, including finance, sales, marketing, engineering, and HR, on a range of projects and compliance processes</li>
<li>Support the continuous improvement of Harness and the legal team by helping to identify and implement improvements in processes, playbooks, policies, forms, and operations</li>
</ul></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About You</b></h3>
<div><ul><li>JD degree and admitted to the California state bar, or eligible to register as in-house counsel in California</li>
<li>4+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years of corporate and securities or M&amp;A work at a major law firm; in-house experience optional</li>
<li>Experience representing emerging growth companies, especially at a late-stage private and/or fast-paced public company; IPO, periodic reporting, and M&amp;A experience preferred</li>
<li>Able to triage a heavy workflow, setting appropriate expectations with internal clients and delivering results efficiently and effectively</li>
<li>Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills, and ability to manage several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure</li>
<li>Able to identify and analyze legal issues, draft key documents, and present clear recommendations</li>
<li>Demonstrated curiosity and interest in experimenting with new AI legal tools and ability to verify and contextualize results for business counterparts</li>
<li>Terrific sense of humor, disdain for drama, interest in learning new things, and desire to get things done</li>
</ul></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Work Location</b></h3>
<ul><li>Hybrid from our San Francisco Office</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What You Will Have At Harness</b></h3>
<ul><li>Competitive salary</li>
<li>Comprehensive healthcare benefits</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Account (FSA)</li>
<li>Flexible work schedule</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li>
<li>Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave</li>
<li>Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team building events</li>
<li>Monthly internet reimbursement</li></ul><br>
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The anticipated base salary range for this position is between $200,000 and $210,000 annually. Salary is determined by a combination of factors including location, level, relevant experience, and skills. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. The compensation package for this position may also include equity, and benefits. More details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.harness.io/company/careers.</p></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><b><br>
Pay transparency</b></div><div>
$200,000 - $210,000 USD</div></div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Harness In The News:</b></h3>
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</ul><p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.</p><br>
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Note on Fraudulent Recruiting/Offers</b></p>
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We have become aware that there may be fraudulent recruiting attempts being made by people posing as representatives of Harness. These scams may involve fake job postings, unsolicited emails, or messages claiming to be from our recruiters or hiring managers.</p>
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Please note, we do not ask for sensitive or financial information via chat, text, or social media, and any email communications will come from the domain @harness.io. Additionally, Harness will never ask for any payment, fee to be paid, or purchases to be made by a job applicant. All applicants are encouraged to apply directly to our open jobs via our website. Interviews are generally conducted via Zoom video conference unless the candidate requests other accommodations.</p>
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If you believe that you have been the target of an interview/offer scam by someone posing as a representative of Harness, please do not provide any personal or financial information and contact us immediately at . You can also find additional information about this type of scam and report any fraudulent employment offers via the Federal Trade Commission&rsquo;s website (, or you can contact your local law enforcement agency.</p></div></div><div></div>

Corporate Counsel

Uber

<div><b>This is a hybrid role (50% in office) and you must be located in, or willing to relocate to, San Francisco for the position.
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<b>About the Role
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Uber is looking to add a Tax Counsel to our Global Tax Planning &amp; Strategy team! This role will report to our Director, Tax Counsel will lead both M&amp;A and internal tax planning projects. This is an amazing opportunity to join our Tax team and make an immediate impact. This role requires strong business acumen, coupled with deep federal income tax technical experience. If you welcome a high-growth, fast-paced international environment, we're excited to hear from you.
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<b>What You'll Do
</b><ul><li>Monitor existing and proposed tax legislation, assess planning opportunities, and identify/recommend initiatives to the Director, Tax Counsel and VP of Tax
</li><li>Advise cross functional teams on M&amp;A and internal planning projects
</li><li>Perform tax diligence and provide structuring advice with respect to acquisition and dispositions
</li><li>Partner with key contacts in legal, operations, corporate development, finance, and treasury to identify and implement tax planning strategies and minimize potential tax risks
</li><li>Review contracts and collaborate with legal to ensure contracts contain key terms consistent with global tax structure
</li><li>Mentor, lead and serve as technical resource for more junior team members
</li><li>Work with a global tax team
</li></ul><b>Basic Qualifications
</b><ul><li>JD required, with active membership in a state bar
</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in an accounting firm, law firm and/or in-house at a multi-national corporate group with a solid understanding of US federal income taxes, US international tax and M&amp;A concepts, including complex corporate transaction experience
</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with senior management team and coordinate with other teams within Uber
</li><li>Strong tax research and tax analytical skills
</li><li>Experience working with and in a cross-functional team
</li></ul><b>Preferred Qualifications
</b><ul><li>Knowledge of US federal tax rules for partnerships
</li><li>Experience with financial instruments, hedging and other treasury related matters
</li><li>Clear communication of legal concepts and ability to develop a positive narrative regarding tax positions
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to provide clear advice in a dynamic environment
</li>Ability to clearly communicate recommendations based on risk analysis in a highly ambiguous environment<br>
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For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$208,000 per year - USD$231,000 per year. You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award &amp; other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.</div>

Tax Counsel - M&A

Associate General Counsel, Investigations

Kids in Need of Defense

<div><div><b>About KIND</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every child&rsquo;s rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety.</div><div>
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Building on its extensive programming and successful model in the United States, KIND is expanding in the Americas and Europe to bring its experience to bear in working with unaccompanied and separated children. Our work focuses on addressing the legal and mental health needs of this population; building strong partnerships and engaging in training and capacity strengthening with governments, NGOs, and the private sector; and advocating for systemic and pragmatic reforms to advance the rights of unaccompanied and separated children.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Position Summary</b></div><div></div><div><br>
KIND seeks a Managing Attorney, San Francisco to assist in the management of the delivery of legal services to children and families impacted by family separation and other emerging legal and policy changes affecting migrant children seeking safe haven in the U.S., provide direct representation, pro bono mentoring, and strategic legal counsel and program planning and implementation in a cutting-edge area of humanitarian immigration work on behalf of highly vulnerable children. As needed, the incumbent will supervise Staff Attorneys, Senior Paralegals, Paralegals, and program staff. The Managing Attorney, San Francisco will report to the Managing Director, San Francisco.</div><div></div><div><br>
This position is contingent upon continued funding.</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Functions</b></h3><ul><li>
Supervises and lead program staff in the relevant jurisdiction(s), in consultation with the Managing Director, including:</li><li>
Program oversight, direct representation and pro bono placements, supervising casework, managing caseloads and other assignments, promoting, and advising supervisees on professional growth, conducting employee performance evaluations, meeting regularly with each supervisee, and providing consistent and effective supervision to ensure high-quality legal work and achievement of deliverables.</li><li>
Plans and implements effective recruitment, mentoring, and case placement strategies to increase pro bono representation of unaccompanied immigrant children with support from the Senior Director for Pro Bono Partnerships; ensures staff adherence to KIND standards for pro bono mentorship.</li><li>
Leads, delegates, and develops pro bono training resources and local training curriculum, including sample filings and guidance packets, in coordination with KIND&rsquo;s Legal and Technical Assistance Team and Senior Director for Pro Bono Partnerships, assists with development and conducting of a local KIND training for both staff and external partners and stakeholders.</li><li>
Provides both mentoring to KIND pro bono attorneys and direct legal representation to KIND clients:</li><li>
 In the pro bono mentoring function, provides robust consultation and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted a KIND case.</li><li>
In the direct representation function, performs ordinary functions of legal counsel including legal research and formulating the legal strategy for the case; conducting client interviews; appearing before immigration and/or state courts or agencies, and drafts and files court pleadings and applications for benefits.</li><li>
Provides legal skills training and technical case assistance to in-house staff, pro bono attorneys, or other stakeholders, in coordination with field office colleagues and KIND&rsquo;s Training and Technical Assistance Team.</li><li>
Supports the Managing Director to develop and implement management strategies to meet ambitious programmatic and funding deliverables, including staff recruitment and development-support functions, employee engagement, and quality control of KIND&rsquo;s legal services delivery.</li><li>
Partners with the Managing Director to ensure mid-level supervisors in the field office are equipped and trained to effectively supervise and coach their direct reports.</li><li>
Oversees data management, ensuring data integrity through regular case audits, technical fluency with KIND&rsquo;s case management systems, and oversight of data upkeep and accuracy by supervisees.</li><li>
In collaboration with the Managing Director, leads and manages large and complex programs, including oversees and drafts grant reports, metrics oversight, and assists in the drafting of funding proposals as needed.</li><li>
Maintains internal and external stakeholder relations; participates in local coalitions of various stakeholders supporting unaccompanied immigrant children.</li><li>
Collaborates with other KIND departments on specific projects and initiatives as needed, including KIND&rsquo;s Policy, Advocacy, Communications, and International departments.</li><li>
Participates in and leads local and national KIND meetings, committees, retreats, and events.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications and Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>
J.D. and admitted to state bar.</li><li>
Must be fully fluent in English and Spanish (Required for direct communication with the children we serve and their caregivers, the majority of whom are Spanish speaking).</li><li>
Minimum of 6 years of experience practicing immigration law, which should include representation of clients in humanitarian immigration claims such as asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, U visas, and T visas.</li><li>
Minimum of 4 years of experience working with children, preferably immigrant and refugee children, and/or working with survivors of abuse, human trafficking, or other trauma.</li><li>
Experience working with law firm attorneys and or other legal volunteers.</li><li>
Minimum of 3 years of experience supervising attorneys and non-attorney staff.</li><li>
Minimum of 2 years of experience in program management, including experience such as project management, tracking deliverables, hiring, planning and development.</li><li>
Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a released setting, if the position is over a released program.</li><li>
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish.</li><li>
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (such as Teams, Excel, etc.).</li><li>
Ability to work collaboratively and multi-task in our KIND environment, managing numerous priorities and emerging opportunities.</li><li>
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment; ability to prioritize tasks and delegate as appropriate.</li><li>
Ability to multitask and work with a sense of urgency in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Committed to practicing and supporting wellbeing and a work-home life balance.</li><li>
Experience working and communicating in a remote environment preferred but not required.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Our Benefits</b></div><div>
</div><ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance with KIND paying 100% of the employee only portion of the premium for one of the three medical plan options, dental, and vision.</li><li>Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) for both medical and dependent care.</li><li>Pre-tax transit and parking spending account.</li><li>Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.</li><li>Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance.</li></ul><div>
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For a complete list of benefits, please click here.</div><div>
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Our Focus on Wellness</b></div><div>
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KIND recognizes that our ability to help our clients starts with helping our team members. KIND has prioritized wellness for employees through Mindfulness and Wellness Trainings, Wellness Platforms, Employee Assistance and Resilience Programs, Time Away and Office Wellness Activities.</div><div>
For more information regarding our Wellness initiatives please visit this link.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Application Instructions</b></div><div></div><div><br>
To be considered for this role, please submit an employment application at supportkind.org/join-the-team, along with your resume and cover letter.</div><div><i>
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Disclaimer:</i></b><i> KIND is committed to an ethical recruitment and hiring process and maintains a firm &ldquo;no fees&rdquo; recruitment policy. We will never charge a fee or ask for money as part of the application process. KIND also conducts all interviews via telephone or video conference, and at no time will KIND engage in a text or mobile app-based application or interview process. For more information, please visit the following website: </i><i>https://supportkind.org/join-the-team/kind-employment-practices/</i><i>.</i></div>
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</p></div>

Managing Attorney, San Francisco & Fresno

Lyft

<div><p>At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.</p>
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Lyft is seeking a sharp, dynamic, and self-motivated attorney with at least 5 years litigation experience to achieve Lyft's business goals at the intersection of law, policy, and technology. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to multiple internal business partners, and your work to minimize legal risk to the Company will be core to the success of the organization. The successful candidate will be entrepreneurial and resourceful, skilled at building strong relationships, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You will report directly to a Senior Director on the Litigation team.</p>
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Responsibilities:</b></h2>
<ul><li>Hands-on responsibility for a wide variety of pre-litigation, litigation, and administrative matters, with an emphasis on discrimination, accessibility, safety, mass torts, and/or other consumer claims.</li>
<li>Proactively approach all aspects of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, witness preparation, settlement negotiations, and trial and appellate strategies, to ensure alignment with Lyft's broader legal strategy.</li>
<li>Provide strategic and proactive legal advice to internal business partners, including but not limited to understanding and applying current law and regulations to Lyft's current and prospective products and services.</li>
<li>Work closely with internal business partners to help craft solutions to the novel legal challenges Lyft faces every day.</li>
<li>Manage outside counsel in your areas of coverage, including tactical guidance, staffing, case management, budgeting, and alignment with Lyft's broader legal strategy.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Experience:</b></h2>
<ul><li>J.D. degree from a top-tier law school and membership in at least one state bar.</li>
<li>5+ years civil litigation experience at a mid to large size law firm. Strong preference is given to candidates with prior in-house experience.</li>
<li>Prior experience with discrimination, accessibility, safety, mass torts, and/or other consumer claims is preferred.</li>
<li>Excellent problem-solving capabilities, strategic thinking, judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Both detail oriented and able to see the big picture.</li>
<li>Ability to operate autonomously while being a team player who brings a positive attitude to the workplace and is willing to jump on any project, big or small.</li>
<li>Executive presence and ability to communicate legal risks and recommendations to business partners.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to make decisions and influence through excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to think quickly on your feet and simultaneously manage workloads, multiple client demands and shifting priorities.</li>
<li>Operate with high standards and ethics.</li>
<li>An understanding of the multi-modal transportation and ridesharing industries, as well as the sharing economy in general.</li>
<li>Passion for Lyft and the ridesharing community.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Benefits:</b><br>
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<ul><li>Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled</li>
<li>Mental health benefits</li>
<li>Family building benefits</li>
<li>Child care and pet benefits</li>
<li>401(k) plan to help save for your future</li>
<li>In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off</li>
<li>18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible</li>
<li>Subsidized commuter benefits</li>
<li>Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program</li>
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<div><div><p>Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.</p>
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Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule &mdash; Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid</p>
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The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $176,000 - $220,000. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.</p>
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Total compensation is dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.</p></div></div></div>

Counsel, Litigation

<div><div><b>About KIND</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every child&rsquo;s rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety.</div><div>
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Building on its extensive programming and successful model in the United States, KIND is expanding in the Americas and Europe to bring its experience to bear in working with unaccompanied and separated children. Our work focuses on addressing the legal and mental health needs of this population; building strong partnerships and engaging in training and capacity strengthening with governments, NGOs, and the private sector; and advocating for systemic and pragmatic reforms to advance the rights of unaccompanied and separated children.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Position Summary</b></div><div></div><div><br>
KIND seeks a Managing Director, San Francisco &amp; Fresno to provide seasoned, disciplined, and effective management of the KIND field office, including performing independently in the areas of program and performance management, budgeting, employee relations, and development-support functions.</div><div>
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As the head of KIND&rsquo;s local office, the Managing Director San Francisco &amp; Fresno is a critical member of the management team in KIND&rsquo;s Legal Services division and is the senior representative of the organization at the local level &ndash; effectively engaging government, private sector partners, and community stakeholders to advance KIND&rsquo;s mission. Managing Directors supervise Senior Attorneys and Managing Attorneys as well as other attorney and non-attorney staff as needed. The Managing Director will report to the Regional Director, Legal Services.</div><div></div><div><br>
 This position is contingent upon continued funding.</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Functions</b></h3><ul><li>
Provides mentoring to KIND pro bono attorneys and as needed, limited direct legal representation to KIND clients. In the pro bono mentoring function, provide robust consultation and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted a KIND case. In the direct representation function, perform ordinary functions of legal counsel including legal research and formulating the legal strategy for the case; conducting client interviews; appearing before immigration and/or state court or agencies, and drafting and filing court pleadings and applications for benefits.</li><li>
Mentors and/or directs representation responsibilities will be determined based on programmatic and institutional priorities in consultation with Legal Programs leadership.</li><li>
Serves as a member of KIND's Legal Programs management team, responsible for the overall management of field office including program quality and deliverables, staff performance, team cohesion and functioning, and integration with the Legal Programs department and organization at large.</li><li>
Monitors and presents changes in immigration law to multiple audiences, including legal services and pro bono partners, and other high-level internal and external stakeholders. Consults with and contributes thought leadership and information on local trends to support the work of KIND&rsquo;s Training and Technical Assistance team and other internal stakeholders.</li><li>
Develops and implements effective management strategies to meet ambitious programmatic and funding deliverables and mission-critical priorities, including staff recruitment and development-support functions, employee engagement, and quality control of KIND&rsquo;s legal services delivery.</li><li>
Oversees the provision of top-notch mentoring programs and direct representation services to clients in the released and detained context as relevant.</li><li>
Ensures data integrity and utilize case management databases and other technological tools to assist in creating more efficient processes and identifying training, recruitment, client needs/opportunities, and trends, in collaboration with KIND&rsquo;s Data Strategy Team.</li><li>
Promotes volunteer support by actively developing and maintaining KIND&rsquo;s relationships with law firms and corporate counsel with a robust presence in the respective city and/or region, in coordination with KIND's Senior Director for Pro Bono Partnerships.</li><li>
Serves as the field office primary liaison with KIND&rsquo;s headquarters (including Legal Programs leadership, and Policy, Advocacy, Communications, Development, Human Resources, and Operations departments), working under the supervision of KIND&rsquo;s Regional Director.</li><li>
Maintains internal and external stakeholder relations; serve as KIND leader in local coalitions of various stakeholders supporting unaccompanied immigrant children.</li><li>
Works with Legal Programs leadership, Development, and Finance to ensure compliance with all grant and funding requirements.</li><li>
Manages team or field office budget and, with assistance from other team members, track expenditures and identify budgeting priorities.</li><li>
Assists with special projects of local and national scope at the direction of KIND leadership.</li><li>
Participates in local coalitions of various stakeholders supporting unaccompanied immigrant children.</li><li>
Collaborates on social services programming for clients and pro bono attorneys in conjunction with the Social Services Team, including local field office Social Services Coordinator(s).</li><li>
As a member of the management team in the Legal Programs department, the Managing Attorney is expected to uphold the following leadership characteristics:</li><li>
Meaningfully contribute thought leadership and expertise to advance KIND&rsquo;s mission and the strategic goals and objectives of the Legal Programs Team.</li><li>
Offer new insights into challenges and opportunities; evaluate conventional approaches and provide and encourage new ideas and innovations and explore and implement new or innovative programs/processes in collaboration with leadership.</li><li>
Partner with organizational leadership on conflict resolution.</li><li>
Deal effectively with pressure and remain optimistic and persistent, even in an uncertain and challenging environment.</li><li>
Together with other members of the management team, embrace leadership values and a work ethic that exemplifies authenticity, goodwill, transparency, and collaboration.</li><li>
Inspire and foster team commitment, spirit, trust, and employee wellness.</li><li>
Facilitate cooperation and motivate team members to accomplish group goals.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications and Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>
J.D. and admitted to state bar.</li><li>
Minimum of 7 years of experience practicing immigration law, which should include representation of clients in humanitarian immigration claims such as asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, U visas, and T visas.</li><li>
Minimum of 5 years of experience working with children, preferably immigrant and refugee children, and/or working with survivors of abuse, human trafficking, or other trauma.</li><li>
Minimum of 4 years of experience supervising attorneys and non-attorney staff.</li><li>
Minimum of 3 years of experience in program management, including experiences such as project management, tracking deliverables, hiring, planning, and development.</li><li>
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with law firm attorneys and/or other legal volunteers.</li><li>
Experience working with children or individuals in detained settings is preferred.</li><li>
Experience working in a national or larger management structure is preferred.</li><li>
Strong record of cultural competence and cross-cultural communication skills.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively both orally and in writing.</li><li>
Demonstrated effective and authentically engaged leadership; ability to critically assess challenges and propose and execute solutions, with appropriate consultation and visibility to leadership; excellent professional judgment.</li><li>
A deep understanding of and ability to work and lead effectively with internal and external stakeholders and participate in local coalition work.</li><li>
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.</li></ul><div>
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (such as Teams, Excel, etc.).</div><div>
Ability to work collaboratively and multi-task in our KIND environment, managing numerous priorities and emerging opportunities.</div><div>
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment; ability to prioritize tasks and delegate as appropriate.</div><div>
Ability to multitask and work with a sense of urgency in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</div><div>
Committed to practicing and supporting wellbeing and a work-home life balance.</div><div>
Experience working and communicating in a remote environment preferred but not required.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Our Benefits</b></div><div>
</div><ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance with KIND paying 100% of the employee only portion of the premium for one of the three medical plan options, dental, and vision.</li><li>Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) for both medical and dependent care.</li><li>Pre-tax transit and parking spending account.</li><li>Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.</li><li>Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance.</li></ul><div>
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For a complete list of benefits, please click here.</div><div>
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Our Focus on Wellness</b></div><div>
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KIND recognizes that our ability to help our clients starts with helping our team members. KIND has prioritized wellness for employees through Mindfulness and Wellness Trainings, Wellness Platforms, Employee Assistance and Resilience Programs, Time Away and Office Wellness Activities.</div><div>
For more information regarding our Wellness initiatives please visit this link.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Application Instructions</b></div><div></div><div><br>
To be considered for this role, please submit an employment application at supportkind.org/join-the-team, along with your resume and cover letter.</div><div><i>
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Disclaimer:</i></b><i> KIND is committed to an ethical recruitment and hiring process and maintains a firm &ldquo;no fees&rdquo; recruitment policy. We will never charge a fee or ask for money as part of the application process. KIND also conducts all interviews via telephone or video conference, and at no time will KIND engage in a text or mobile app-based application or interview process. For more information, please visit the following website: </i><i>https://supportkind.org/join-the-team/kind-employment-practices/</i><i>.</i></div>
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</p></div>

Managing Director, San Francisco & Fresno

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