legal director

State of North Dakota

<div><p>The<b> North Dakota Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship (OGC)</b> is a newly created state agency dedicated to strengthening protections for some of North Dakota's most vulnerable citizens. Established by the 69th Legislative Assembly, the OGC provides centralized oversight, regulation, and support for guardianship and conservatorship services across the state.</p><p>
The Office's focus is to ensure accountability, transparency, and high-quality service delivery in guardianship and conservatorship. To accomplish this, the OGC:</p><ul><li>
Licenses and regulates professional guardians and conservators.</li><li>
Establishes ethical and professional standards for practice.</li><li>
Provides training, guidance, and resources to guardians and conservators.</li><li>
Monitors performance and investigates misconduct to safeguard individuals under care.</li><li>
Maintains a registry of removed guardians and conservators to prevent repeat misconduct.</li><li>
Administers funding and ensures services are sustainable, effective, and compliant with state and federal law</li></ul><p>
Join us in a pivotal role as the <b>Legal Director</b> of the Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship. This meaningful opportunity is a chance to serve the public, shape policy, and lead with purpose.
</p><p>The <b>Legal Director</b> will serve as both the chief legal advisor and enforcement officer for the Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship (OGC). This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to shape systems that will safeguard vulnerable citizens, establish statewide standards for accountability, and create a complaint and enforcement framework. The role offers high visibility at the top levels of state government - working closely with legislators, the courts, and the Governor - while also conducting investigations and shaping rules and policies that will define the agency's long-term effectiveness.
</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Lead Investigations and Case Management - Direct investigations into noncompliance under NDCC 54-68, including interviews, subpoenas, depositions, and case oversight.</li><li>
Enforce Compliance and Discipline - Issue formal complaints, recommend or arrange disciplinary hearings, represent the agency at hearings, and coordinate referrals to law enforcement when appropriate.</li><li>
Provide Legal Counsel to the Agency - Serve as chief legal advisor to the Executive Director and Operations Committee; draft rules, provide legal opinions, and prepare memoranda on legal and regulatory issues.</li><li>
Develop and Shape Legal Frameworks - Research laws and best practices to guide the agency; recommend and draft administrative rules aligned with NDCC 54-68; advise on proposed legislation.</li><li>
Support Accountability and Transparency - Ensure fair complaint and appeals processes and contribute to policies that protect vulnerable citizens while building trust in the agency's oversight role.</li></ul><p><b>
What You'll Bring:</b></p><ul><li>
Commitment to public service and protecting vulnerable citizens through fair and transparent processes.</li><li>
Strong investigative and analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex cases from intake through resolution.</li><li>
Confidence in leading hearings, drafting legal documents, and issuing disciplinary actions.</li><li>
The ability to balance dual responsibilities as both legal counsel and enforcement officer for a new agency.</li><li>
Excellent legal writing, research, and communication skills to support decision-making at the highest levels of government.</li></ul><p><b>
Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.</li><li>
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in North Dakota</li><li>
At least two (2) years of legal experience.
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough legal research, prepare legal documents, and provide representation in legal proceedings.</li><li>
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, administrative, regulatory, criminal, or civil litigation.
</li></ul><p><b>Compensation &amp; Location:
</b></p><p><b>Location: </b>Bismarck, ND or remote in North Dakota. This position may work remotely from within North Dakota with the ability to travel to Bismarck, ND as necessary. The successful candidate must reside within North Dakota.
</p><p><b>Hiring Salary Range:</b> $100,000 - $120,000/annually, depending on experience
</p><p><b>Application Procedures:</b></p><p>
Applicants must complete the on-line application via the Career site at www.nd.gov/careers. The application must be submitted by 11:59 pm Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date.</p><p>
All potential applicants must attach and/or upload the following documents in a .pdf, .doc, or .docx format at the time of application:</p><ul><li>
Cover Letter</li><li>
Resume</li><li>
College Transcripts (copies or unofficial versions are acceptable)</li><li>
Three professional references
</li></ul><p>Due to access to restricted information, the successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory criminal background check.</p><p>
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship does not provide sponsorships.</p><p>
For more information, contact Rachel Sinness, Executive Director at (701) 328-3406 or raesinness@nd.gov. If you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Hope Wedul, HR Business Partner at 701-328-3357 or at hwedul@nd.gov.
</p><p>If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-3290.
</p><p><b>About Team ND
</b></p><p><i>&quot;Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.&quot; - Theodore Roosevelt</i></p><p>
More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.</p><p><b>
Total Rewards: </b>The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.</p><p>
Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.</p>
<p><b>Equal Employment Opportunity
</b></p><p>The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.</p><p>
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.</p></div>

Legal Director

Megaport

Why This Role Rocks <p>Reporting to our Chief Legal Officer, you'll tackle the full legal spectrum: negotiating high value sales deals, crafting bespoke contracts, steering legal ops, and partnering with leaders across the business. You'll manage and mentor our Australian based Legal Counsel and collaborate daily with the NAM based Legal Director, as well as the broader Legal & Compliance Team, to support the Chief Legal Officer to manage Megaport's global legal affairs. Ready to drive impact at cloud speed? Let's go!</p> About Megaport <p>Megaport rewired how IT connects. As a pioneer of <b>Network as a Service (NaaS)</b>, we help companies tap into the cloud-fast. We're an ASX listed scale up, trusted by Amazon, Microsoft, Google, IBM, Oracle, NYSE, and other tech giants. With 250+ talented teammates spread across North America, Europe, and APAC (HQ in Brisbane), we stay lean, move quickly, and keep things fun.</p> Our Vibe <p><b>Customer first </b>always</p> <p>Integrity > everything</p> <p>Small teams, huge outcomes</p> <p>We celebrate curiosity, collaboration, and a can do attitude</p> <p>Success gets loud cheers-see our "Legend" & "Kudos" awards </p> <p>If you thrive in a fast, globally distributed environment (and appreciate a good meme), you'll feel right at home.</p> What You'll Be Owning <ul> <li><b>Strategic Counsel</b> - You'll have shared responsibility for co managing Megaport's legal engine room, supporting the team to keep on top of the BAU legal work as a player coach. You'll deliver crisp, commercial advice on a variety of areas to support Megaport's daily business activities, including sales agreements, procurement, regulatory and legal compliance matters.</li> <li><b>Deal Ninja</b> - Review, draft, and negotiate everything from enterprise MSAs to referral and commission agreements.</li> <li><b>Team Leadership</b> - Mentor and motivate our Australian based Legal Counsel; foster tight collaboration with Legal & Compliance teammates.</li> <li><b>Dispute Solver</b> - Guide resolutions quickly and pragmatically when issues pop up.</li> <li><b>Legal Ops Champion</b> - Optimise workflows, elevate Ironclad, and embed scalable processes.</li> <li><b>Reg Watch</b> - Track regulatory shifts; translate risk into clear business action.</li> <li><b>Special Projects</b> - Support the Chief Legal Officer with special projects - never dull, always meaningful.</li> </ul> What You Bring <ul> <li>Minimum 7-10 yrs post admission (with solid in house experience)</li> <li>LLB (or equivalent) and current unrestricted QLD practising certificate</li> <li>2-3 years of proven experience in managing, mentoring, and growing a team, with the ability to foster collaboration and drive performance.</li> <li>Experience supporting remote or distributed teams is a strong plus.</li> <li>Tech/IT industry exposure required (bonus points for cloud or telecoms)</li> <li>Elite contract drafting & negotiation skills.</li> <li>Commercial mindset-practical, risk balanced solutions are your superpower.</li> <li>Calm multitasker across time zones & shifting priorities.</li> <li>Stellar communicator and natural relationship builder.</li> <li>High integrity, high accountability, high energy.</li> </ul> Why You'll Love It Here <ul> <li>Flexible work (remote friendly & balanced schedules)</li> <li>Birthday leave-celebrate yourself </li> <li>Cool, creative office spaces (when you want 'em)</li> <li>Health & wellness program</li> <li>Global team of experts who love what they do</li> <li>Recognition programs that actually mean something</li> </ul> <p> DNI</p> <p>If you have any questions, please reach out to Megaport's Talent Acquisition Team at </p> <p><b>NOTE:</b> All Megaport business correspondence is conducted via our business email accounts If you have any concerns, please reach out to Megaport's careers team directly and we will verify the legitimacy of any communication. Megaport will not ask you to create an account via Microsoft teams, and does not associate with any email accounts under  .</p> <p>All applications will be treated in confidence.</p> <p>Please see Part 2 of our Privacy Policy to see what information Megaport collects from job applicants, why, and how we store and use it. Note that you're entitled to know what personal data of yours Megaport holds, to request updates, rectification, and in some circumstances restriction or deletion thereof if you object (you being entitled to withdraw your consent to our holding your information at any time). Please see Part 5 of our Privacy Policy for more details on this and how to contact Megaport's data protection officer if you have any further privacy related questions. Candidates who meet the selection criteria will be invited to attend an interview. Strictly no Recruitment Agencies.</p>

State of Connecticut

<div></div><div><div><div>The State of Connecticut, Public Utilities Regulation Authority (PURA) is seeking an Agency Legal Director to join their team in New Britain.</div><div><br>
</div><div>The Agency Legal Director will act as the principle legal advisor to PURA at an exciting time as the agency transitions to an independent agency with five seated commissioners. Reporting to the Chairman, the Agency Legal Director will oversee all legal functions of PURA, including review and consideration of updating regulations, all contracting, interfacing with the Attorney General&rsquo;s Office with respect to any litigation, working with Human Resources with respect to employment matters; and ensuring PURA&rsquo;s compliance with open records and open meetings laws.</div><div><br>
</div><div><div><b>WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:</b></div>
<div><ul><li><b>Visit our </b><b>new</b><b> </b><b>State Employee Benefits Overview</b><b> page!</b></li>
<div></div><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li>
<li>A healthy work/life balance!</li>
<li>Thirteen (13) paid holidays each calendar year. Employees who are requested to work as part of a regular schedule on a &ldquo;premium&rdquo; holiday (New Year&rsquo;s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day) shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half for hours worked in addition to regular pay for the day.</li></ul><br>
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</div><div><b>Position Highlights</b></div>
<div><ul><li>The Agency Legal Director will assist the commissioners and staff with all legal issues at PURA. This role may include:
<ul><li>In coordination with the commissioners, direct staff and operations of the agency's various divisions as to any and all legal matters;</li>
<li>Performing and overseeing general agency work such as evaluating and potentially seeking updates to regulations; contracting with external vendors; advising the commissioners as to any litigation; ensuring compliance and best practices as to ethical standards; advising as to employment issues; and managing PURA&rsquo;s compliance with all open records and open meetings standards;</li>
<li>Model and cultivate an ethical, reasonable, and considerate culture;</li>
<li>Facilitate effective and open communication throughout the agency;</li>
<li>Advise the commissioners on high level organizational management including departmental or unit structures;</li>
<li>Support individual lawyers&rsquo; professional development;</li>
<li>Direct and conduct research on legal issues or relating to the agency&rsquo;s work;</li>
<li>Participate in the drafting and review of all proposed regulations, agency policies, contracts and agreements;</li>
<li>Monitor Agency activities to ensure that they confirm with policy, procedures, regulations, legislation and state and federal laws;</li>
<li>Testify before legislative committees and perform related legislative duties;</li>
<li>Perform other related duties as needed.</li>
<li>Occasional travel and participation in events outside regular work hours may be required.</li>
</ul></li></ul><b>About Us</b></div>
<div><div>PURA is divided into multiple offices, each of which specialize in the execution of different portions of PURA&rsquo;s broad statutory authority and mission statement to ensure safe, adequate, and reliable utility service at reasonable rates. PURA is responsible for regulating the many aspects of Connecticut's utility sectors, which can be categorized into three key buckets:</div><div><br>
</div><div>1. Innovation</div>
<div><ul><li>Pursuing the prudent and innovative modernization of the electric, natural gas, and water systems through regulatory reform.</li>
</ul></div><div>2. Sustainability</div>
<div><ul><li>Directing the design and implementation of multiple clean energy programs including, renewable energy deployment, electric vehicle charging, battery storage, and innovation pilots in pursuit of Connecticut&rsquo;s climate and energy policy goals; and</li>
<li>Coordinating with diverse stakeholders including utilities, other state agencies, community advocates, environmental groups, developers, private industry, and citizens to ensure equitable and affordable access to all programs and services.</li>
</ul></div><div>3. Accountability</div>
<div><ul><li>Ensuring that the utilities charge only fair and equitable rates;</li>
<li>Implementing performance-based regulation of the state&rsquo;s utility companies;</li>
<li>Overseeing investment in the state&rsquo;s utility infrastructure to promote service quality, reliability, and safety; and</li>
<li>Implementing federal requirements for natural gas pipeline safety</li>
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Selection Plan</b></h2>
<div><p><b>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:</b></p>
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Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.</p>
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:</b></p>
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<li><b>Meet Minimum Qualifications:</b> Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li>
<li><b>Educational Credits:</b> List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.</li>
<li><b>Resume Policy:</b> Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.</li>
<li><b>Preferred Shift/Location: </b>Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.</li>
<li><b>Timely Submission:</b> All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.</li>
<li><b>Salary Calculations</b>: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.</li>
</ul><ul><li><b>Note</b>: The only way to apply to this posting is via the &lsquo;Apply&rsquo; or &lsquo;Apply Online&rsquo; buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.</li>
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<p><b>AFTER YOU APPLY:</b></p>
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<li><b>Referral Questions: </b>This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire&rsquo;s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
</li><li><b>Prepare For An Interview: </b>Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!</li>
<li>Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
</li><li><b>Note</b>: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.</li>
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<p><b>QUESTIONS? WE&rsquo;RE HERE TO HELP:</b></p>
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Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Nick Naples at Nicholas.Naples@ct.gov.</p>
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Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!</p>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</b></h2>
<div><p>In a state agency this class is accountable for directing the legal staff of the agency and acting as legal advisor to the Commissioner in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General on complex legal issues.</p>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</b></h2>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Directs staff and operations of the agency's legal division;</li>
<li>Coordinates, plans and manages division activities;</li>
<li>Formulates program goals and objectives;</li>
<li>Develops or assists in development of related policies;</li>
<li>Interprets and administers pertinent laws;</li>
<li>Evaluates staff;</li>
<li>Prepares or assists in preparation of division budget;</li>
<li>Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact program activities;</li>
<li>In consultation with the Office of the Attorney General, directs research of legal issues or researches complex legal issues relating to the agency;</li>
<li>Examines potential litigation and makes recommendations to agency Commissioner;</li>
<li>Drafts legal memoranda, legal opinion letters or declaratory rulings;</li>
<li>Participates in drafting and review of all proposed legislation, regulations and agency policies and guidance documents;</li>
<li>Oversees drafting and administrative review of all agency contracts and agreements; may manage all FOIA requests for the agency;</li>
<li>Conducts investigations as required;</li>
<li>Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;</li>
<li>May act as agency legislative liaison;</li>
<li>May testify before legislative committee;</li>
<li>Performs related duties are required.</li>
</ul>
</div><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</b></h2>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of
<ul><li>and ability to apply management principles and practices;</li>
<li>and ability to interpret relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;</li>
<li>relevant agency policies and procedures;</li>
<li>the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act;</li>
<li>legal practices and procedures in federal courts and state venues;</li>
<li>legislative processes;</li>
</ul></li><li>Considerable
<ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li>
<li>oral and written communication skills.</li>
</ul></li></ul></div><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</b></h2>
<div><div>Five (5) years of experience as an attorney with some responsibility for research, development, planning and review of legislative and/or regulatory programs.</div>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</b></h2>
<div>Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity.<br>
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</p><p>NOTE: Managerial experience is defined as formulating program goals and objectives, developing and implementing program procedures, initiating program policies and developing and/or monitoring a budget.</p>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2>
<div><div><ul><li>Experience with internally representing organizational or institutional clients, including government agencies or private companies;</li>
<li>Experience with advising leadership teams with more than one member;</li>
<li>Administrative law experience, including interpreting state or federal statutes and regulations including the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act (UAPA);</li>
<li>Experience with interpretation of and compliance with Freedom of Information statutes;</li>
<li>Experience with working with private or public outside counsel on litigation matters in state or federal courts or before administrative bodies;</li>
<li>Experience with contracting;</li>
<li>Experience with corporate or organizational governance, including developing organizational structures and standards;</li>
<li>Experience with supervising attorneys and legal support staff;</li>
<li>Experience with project management, working on 2 or more projects simultaneously, while adhering to deadlines.</li>
</ul></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</b></h2>
<div><div>Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut.</div></div></div><p></p>

Agency Legal Director (Hybrid)

BlackRock

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 We are seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to oversee employment law matters across our operations in India, where we have a growing business and expanding employee base. The role will also provide additional employment legal support to the broader APAC region.
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 The successful candidate will work closely with the Regional Lead of Employment Law, the local Legal &amp; Compliance team, Human Resources, and other internal stakeholders on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. These include employee relations issues, employment litigation and legal proceedings, as well as transactional support (e.g., employee transfers in merger scenarios).
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   Provide legal support to India leadership and HR teams on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law.
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   Advise on employee relations issues, including internal investigations, grievances, performance management, disciplinary issues, redundancies, mutual separation negotiations.
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   Support HR on regulatory and compliance matters (e.g., POSH compliance) and compensation and benefits issues in accordance with Indian labor laws.
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   Provide legal support on employment aspects of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, outsourcing, insourcing, and office establishment.
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   Draft and review employment-related documents such as labor contracts, HR policies, employee handbooks, and termination letters.
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   Collaborate with regional and global legal teams on cross-border employment issues and global initiatives (e.g., diversity and inclusion).
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   Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
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   Qualified lawyer in India with 12+ years of experience practicing employment law.
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   Deep expertise of Indian labor laws and employment regulations.
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   Strong academic background and legal drafting skills.
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   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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   Proven ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
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   Commercially minded, collaborative, and self-driven.
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   Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
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   Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
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   Demonstrates ownership and accountability in resolving legal issues.
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 To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
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 BlackRock&rsquo;s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person &ndash; aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
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 At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children&rsquo;s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
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 This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment &ndash; the one we make in our employees. It&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
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Employment Legal, Director

DataVolt

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 DataVolt is a global leader in sustainable and innovative data center solutions. We provide businesses across the world with the infrastructure they need to connect, collaborate, and grow in the data-driven landscape of today. Our solutions focus on security, reliability, scalability, and sustainability, empowering our clients to truly achieve digital transformation. We have strategically positioned operations in Riyadh, Dubai, California, Mumbai and Tashkent and are committed to shaping a sustainable digital future through groundbreaking innovation.
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 You will lead the legal workstream for DataVolt&rsquo;s global data center development program, from early-stage structuring and project development through EPC contracting, project finance, commercialization and operations.
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   Act as lead lawyer on strategic data center projects globally, from early development through construction and operation.
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   Structure, draft and negotiate all key project and delivery contracts, including (as relevant) EPC / EPCM / design-build contracts, long-lead equipment supply agreements, O&amp;M agreements, master services agreements (MSAs), colocation / GPUaaS contracts, connectivity and cooling arrangements, and land / real estate documentation.
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   Support and, where required, lead on project finance and structured financing arrangements, working closely with lenders, investors and financial advisers to deliver bankable structures and documentation
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   Support corporate development initiatives (e.g. acquisitions, disposals, platform investments) from term sheet through closing.
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   Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including customer agreements, service level agreements, hyperscaler / enterprise contracts, vendor and EPC contracts, and framework / master agreements.
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   Develop and maintain playbooks, fallback positions and standard form templates for key project, EPC and commercial contracts to drive consistency, speed and quality across regions.
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   Ensure that all project documentation appropriately allocates and mitigates construction, performance, availability, technology, and regulatory risks.
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   Identify and manage legal and regulatory issues relating to project development, permitting, land, environmental and planning, as well as data center-specific regulations, data protection and cross-border data considerations (in coordination with specialist colleagues where appropriate).
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   Advise on corporate governance structures for project companies and JV entities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies.
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  Experience &amp; Qualifications
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   Master&rsquo;s degree in Law
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   Admission to practice law in at least one major common law or civil law jurisdiction.
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   Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience in a leading law firm and/or in-house role, with a strong emphasis on: Project Development and Project Finance for infrastructure, energy, data centre's
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   Proven track record of leading complex, cross-border project and financing transactions from term sheet to closing.
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   Experience working on data center, digital infrastructure or telecoms facilities is a strong advantage.
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   Demonstrated experience managing external counsel and leading multidisciplinary deal teams.
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   Prior experience mentoring or managing junior lawyers and contributing to team strategy, with clear potential to step into leadership roles.
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   Strong capability to translate technical and commercial concepts into robust legal terms, and to calibrate risk allocation in line with market standards and DataVolt&rsquo;s strategy.
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   Deep understanding of Project contracts (GTCs/Colo agreements/offtake contracts/EPCM/O&amp;M, MSAs, connectivity, cooling &amp; power related agreements.
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Projects Legal Director

Solano Law Firm

<div><p>Are you a seasoned legal professional with a passion for family immigration law and team leadership? Solano Law Firm, one of the fastest-growing immigration firms in the U.S., is seeking a dynamic <b>Legal Director</b> to lead our various offices and manage our team of attorneys. We are looking for an exceptional individual to provide expert legal guidance, inspire growth within our team, and help shape the future of our firm. Apply now!</p><b>
Compensation:</b><p>
$150,000 - $175,000 yearly</p><b>
Responsibilities:</b><ul><li><b>
Lead and empower</b> senior attorneys, associate attorneys, paralegals, and support staff through recruitment, training, motivation, and development to strengthen our legal team.</li><li>
Enhance the firm&rsquo;s credibility and visibility through business development efforts, including organizing and speaking at events such as webinars, media engagements, and community outreach initiatives.</li><li><b>
Oversee and manage</b> a select caseload of complex cases to maintain your active legal practice and showcase your expertise.</li><li><b>
Develop and implement financial strategies</b> by monitoring budgets, anticipating industry trends, and making data-driven adjustments to support sustainable growth.</li><li>
Supervise the firm&rsquo;s operations, including setting team structures, instilling company values, and contributing to key strategic business decisions.</li><li>
Continuously assess and improve the firm&rsquo;s performance by evaluating client satisfaction, productivity, and service quality, and recommending impactful improvements.</li></ul><b>
Qualifications:</b><ul><li>
Outstanding leadership, relationship building, process improvement, and communication skills are essential</li>
<li>Must be comfortable and well-versed in public speaking, decision-making, and supervising others
</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and a 3-year law degree from an accredited law school</li>
<li>Admitted to state and local bar associations</li>
</ul><ul><li><b>10+ years of experience in family immigration law</b>, with proven success in a leadership or legal direction role.</li><li><b>
Membership in the Georgia Bar is preferred</b>; applicants barred in other states with equivalent experience will be considered.</li><li>
Strong leadership capabilities paired with analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate legal concepts and strategic goals.</li><li>
Empathy and passion for advocating on behalf of clients facing complex immigration challenges.</li><li>
Proficiency in immigration case management systems and technology.</li><li>
Successful completion of a background check, including education, licensure verification, and criminal history, may be required.</li></ul><b>
About Company</b><p><br>
Solano Law Firm is not your average law firm; we&rsquo;re a movement. Our team is bold, creative, and committed to empowering immigrants through real stories and powerful representation. We believe in using social media to educate, inspire, and lead change. If you're passionate about making an impact and want to bring big energy to a mission that matters, this is the place for you.</p><p><b>
Perks &amp; Benefits</b></p><ul><li>
Competitive salary (based on experience)</li><li>
Paid vacation, PTO, and federal holidays</li><li>
Health insurance</li><li>
Simple IRA with employer matching</li><li>
Creative, mission-driven, and high-vibe team culture</li></ul></div>

Legal Director - Family Immigration

Huda Beauty

<div><p><b>Who We Are: </b>At Huda Beauty, our Vision is to lead in creating a democratised beauty industry where power is given back to people to define, create, and enjoy beauty for themselves! Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the world&rsquo;s fastest-growing beauty brands. As a company, we are fueled by purpose and not profit, this allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness!</p><p></p><p><b>
Summary:</b> Reporting directly to our General Counsel, Huda Beauty seeks a pragmatic, commercially-minded Director, Corporate and Commercial to establish and scale the Group&rsquo;s legal function across corporate and commercial matters. This hands-on, senior-level role will lead and manage the Group&rsquo;s legal entity governance, company secretarial matters, mergers and acquisitions, legal entity restructuring, the digitisation of the Huda Beauty Legal department and lead our commercial contracting and contract compliance, working collaboratively and cross-functionally. You will be a trusted advisor to the Group&rsquo;s senior management team. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical business processes, and experience building a positive governance culture in a fast-moving consumer goods environment.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b>:</p><p><b>
Corporate Affairs</b></p><ul>
<li>
Oversee the full corporate lifecycle of all Group entities across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring structural integrity, governance alignment, and compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.</li>
<li>Lead and advise on the proper drafting and execution of corporate documents, such as articles of association, memoranda of association, board and manager resolutions, powers of attorney, sale and purchase agreements, transitional services agreements, board minutes, and similar documents.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain policies, procedures and control frameworks for governance and risk-related matters (e.g., product safety-related operational risks, supply chain, third-party/vendor risk, data/privacy risk intersections).</li>
<li>Lead and coordinate entity formation, cross-border reorganisations, mergers, demergers and liquidation/strike-off processes in partnership with external counsel, the Family office as well as Finance and Tax.</li>
<li>Advise on entity rationalisation and restructuring projects to optimize operational, tax and regulatory outcomes.</li>
<li>Own, design, implement and maintain the Group&rsquo;s delegation of authority (DoA) framework; framework; lead periodic reviews and ensure consistent application across jurisdictions; design and maintain internal controls, approval workflows, and audit&#8209;ready processes for signature authority, sign&#8209;off, and DoA exceptions.</li>
<li>Support the establishment and running of governance fora (e.g., risk committee, working groups), prepare agendas, materials and clear action trackers; drive follow-through with senior stakeholders.</li>
<li>Provide practical advice to business leaders on risk-based decision-making, escalation, and embedding governance into day-to-day operations.</li>
Monitor internal controls and remediation plans; coordinate risk testing and assurance activities with internal audit or external reviewers where required.<br>
<li>
</li>
</ul><p><b>Commercial Legal</b></p><ul>
<li>
Provide senior commercial legal advice on customer, supplier and partner contracts, distribution, licensing, master services agreements, and brand/channel agreements relevant to consumer goods/beauty/luxury sectors.</li>
<li>Develop standardised contracting templates, playbooks and clause libraries to streamline negotiation and reduce legal spend, working collaboratively with our Director, Compliance, Governance and Risk.</li>
<li>Lead the negotiation and execution of complex cross-border commercial transactions; provide pragmatic commercial risk advice.</li>
</ul><p></p><p><b>
Digitisation and AI</b></p><ul><li>
Drive digital transformation of our legal operations, namely the corporate matters and commercial contract lifecycle management (CLM) through implementation and continuous improvement including tracking, reporting and document retention.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Cross-Functional Partnership</b></p><ul>
<li>
Act as key legal partner to our Director, Compliance, Governance and Risk; Finance and Tax teams on entity-level matters, intercompany agreements, fund flows and tax-driven restructurings, as well as fostering a culture of compliance and improvement.</li>
<li>Support statutory consolidation, financial reporting, audit requests and regulator engagements relating to entity governance and legal documentation.</li>
<li>Build strong relationships with the Director (Compliance, Governance &amp; Risk), General Counsel, Finance, People+Culture, Operations, Product Safety/Quality, Procurement and local market leads to create policies and escalations affecting corporate affairs and commercial activities, as well as day-to-day activities.</li>
</ul><p></p><p><b>
Team Leadership</b></p><ul>
<li>
Lead, develop and mentor direct reports and other Legal, Regulatory and Compliance team members (corporate, commercial and company secretarial); set priorities and manage performance.</li>
<li>Oversee selection, engagement and oversight of external counsel and service providers; drive cost-effective delivery and best practice.</li>
<li>Champion process improvement, automation and adoption of entity management and CLM systems.</li>
</ul><p></p><p><b>
Training &amp; Culture</b></p><ul>
<li>
Drive the development and delivery of legal training, both as a train&#8209;the&#8209;trainer within the Legal, Regulatory &amp; Compliance function and, also, for business leads and functional stakeholders in order to reduce risk in our business operations and embed risk-aware behaviours.</li>
<li>Support the General Counsel and Director, Compliance, Governance and Risk in communications and change management to promote a culture of governance and accountability across the group.</li>
</ul><p><b>
Requirements</b></p><ul>
<li>
Qualified lawyer in a major jurisdiction within the Huda Beauty Group with a minimum of 10-15 years post qualification experience handling complex corporate and commercial legal matters.</li>
<li>Being called to a US state bar is an advantage.</li>
<li>Previous in-house experience in leading and implementing corporate and commercial legal matters is an advantage.</li>
<li>Leadership in designing and implementing legal tech solutions and experience with legal AI solutions are an advantage.</li>
<li>Strong organisational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritise multiple tasks seamlessly.</li>
<li>High emotional maturity and intelligence with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Forward thinker with a Kaizen (continuous improvement) mentality, who actively seeks opportunities to improve and proposes solutions.</li>
<li>Keen interest and/or experience in the cosmetics industry is an advantage.</li>
<li>Excellent judgement, negotiation, and communication skills.</li>
<li>Highly resourceful team player with the ability to be extremely effective independently.</li>
<li>Consistently display an approachable nature and flexible working style with flawless written and verbal communication skills.</li>
<li>Strong presentation skills, with the ability to present to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation when required.</li>
<li>Flexible working style. Occasional early morning or late evening calls may be required to accommodate global business needs. Ad hoc travel may also be required.</li>
</ul><p><b>
Benefits</b></p><ul>
<li>
Monthly &ldquo;Self Love Days&rdquo; &ndash; at company discretion</li>
<li>Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employee plus dependents</li>
<li>Monthly coaching sessions with our in-house Success Coach</li>
<li>Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty products</li>
<li>Quarterly product gifting</li>
</ul><p></p><p><i>
Huda Beauty is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.</i></p></div>

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