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American Express

<div>At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
Manager &amp; Counsel &ndash; Global Network Partnerships (North America):
Be part of an innovative legal team expanding the reach of the American Express Network!
We are seeking a Manager &amp; Counsel to support the Global Network Partnerships (North America) team (GNP NA). The successful candidate will be responsible for negotiating commercial agreements and providing day-to-day legal advice in respect of relationships with third-party financial institutions, co-brands and other entities that participate in the American Express Network.
The position will report to a Director and Counsel in the General Counsel&rsquo;s Organization (GCO) of American Express.
GNP NA is part of the Global Merchant and Network Services organization at American Express. GMNS manages the American Express Network globally, including operating the company&rsquo;s transaction processing platform, setting and enforcing the policies governing participation by card issuers and merchant acquirers on the network, and creating and managing network products that deliver value to various customers, including issuers, acquirers and technology partners.
Role &amp; Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements in support of American Express Network card issuers, co-brand partners and other network participants.
</li><li>Provide guidance and interpretation on existing agreements with GNP NA partners.
</li><li>Prepare ongoing legal documentation, such as amendments and side letters.
</li><li>Identify and advise on legal risk and develop mitigation strategies with relevant subject matter experts and stakeholders.
</li><li>Collaborate across legal and enterprise teams (such as Compliance, Finance, and Control Management) and the GNP NA business, to ensure the most effective support, coordination, and expertise.
</li><li>Participate in a small team of seasoned attorneys, offering thought leadership for, and engagement on, cross-subject matter practice group issues and strategic projects.
</li></ul><ul><li>Identify and support process improvements to promote agility in legal and related business operations, including contract template enhancements.
</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications:
<ul><li>J.D. with ability to practice law in New York.
</li><li>3+ years of legal experience with emphasis on corporate/contract law required; background in technology or financial services law preferred.
</li><li>Demonstrated competency in: (i) drafting agreements based on standardized templates; (ii) negotiating standard agreements with minimal supervision; (iii) providing practical, business-oriented advice and solutions; (iv) gaining credibility and developing strong working relationships with legal colleagues and business clients; (v) working well in cross-functional team settings; (vi) attention to detail; (vii) prioritization and handling of multiple tasks; (viii) working independently and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment; (ix) regular and prompt client interaction, and (x) organizing and keeping track of sensitive documents. 
Preferred Qualifications: 
</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and strong work ethic.
</li><li>Self-motivated, with a high level of personal energy and commitment.
</li><li>Enthusiasm and interest in learning the dynamic American Express Network business.
</li></ul>Salary Range: $110,000.00 to $190,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we&rsquo;ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
<ul><li>Competitive base salaries
</li><li>Bonus incentives
</li><li>6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
</li><li>Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
</li><li>Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
</li><li>20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
</li><li>Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
</li><li>Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
</li><li>Career development and training opportunities
</li></ul>For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site .
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles&rsquo; Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
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Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.</div>

Legal Counsel & Manager

<div>
 
 
 At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared
 
 
 values
 
 
 and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
 
 
 
 
 Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
 
 
 
 
 Manager &amp; Counsel &ndash; Global Network Partnerships (North America):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Be part of an innovative legal team expanding the reach of the American Express Network!
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a Manager &amp; Counsel to support the Global Network Partnerships (North America) team (GNP NA). The successful candidate will be responsible for negotiating commercial agreements and providing day-to-day legal advice in respect of relationships with third-party financial institutions, co-brands and other entities that participate in the American Express Network.
 
 
 
 
 
 The position will report to a Director and Counsel in the General Counsel&rsquo;s Organization (GCO) of American Express.
 
 
 
 
 
 GNP NA is part of the Global Merchant and Network Services organization at American Express. GMNS manages the American Express Network globally, including operating the company&rsquo;s transaction processing platform, setting and enforcing the policies governing participation by card issuers and merchant acquirers on the network, and creating and managing network products that deliver value to various customers, including issuers, acquirers and technology partners.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role &amp; Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 
 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements in support of American Express Network card issuers, co-brand partners and other network participants.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 Provide guidance and interpretation on existing agreements with GNP NA partners.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 Prepare ongoing legal documentation, such as amendments and side letters.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 Identify and advise on legal risk and develop mitigation strategies with relevant subject matter experts and stakeholders.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 Collaborate across legal and enterprise teams (such as Compliance, Finance, and Control Management) and the GNP NA business, to ensure the most effective support, coordination, and expertise.&nbsp;
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 Participate in a small team of seasoned attorneys, offering thought leadership for, and engagement on, cross-subject matter practice group issues and
 
 strategic
 
 projects.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 
 Identify and support process improvements to promote agility in legal and related business operations, including contract template enhancements.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 
 J.D. with ability to practice law in New York.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 3+ years of legal experience with emphasis on corporate/contract law required; background in technology or financial services law preferred.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 Demonstrated competency in: (i) drafting agreements based on standardized templates; (ii) negotiating standard agreements with minimal supervision; (iii) providing practical, business-oriented advice and solutions; (iv) gaining credibility and developing strong working relationships with legal colleagues and business clients; (v) working well in cross-functional team settings; (vi) attention to detail; (vii) prioritization and handling of multiple tasks; (viii) working independently and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment; (ix) regular and prompt client interaction, and (x) organizing and keeping track of sensitive documents.
 
 
 &nbsp;
 
 &nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 Preferred Qualifications:&nbsp;
 
 
 
 &nbsp;
 
 
 </li>
 
 
 
 <li>
 
 
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and strong work ethic.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 Self-motivated, with a high level of personal energy and commitment.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 Enthusiasm and interest in learning the dynamic American Express Network business.
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Salary Range: $110,000.00 to $190,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits
 
 
 
 
 The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we&rsquo;ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
 
 
 
 
 We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Competitive base salaries&nbsp;
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Bonus incentives&nbsp;
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan&nbsp;
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Free financial coaching and financial well-being support&nbsp;
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits&nbsp;
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need&nbsp;
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy&nbsp;
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)&nbsp;
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program&nbsp;
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Career development and training opportunities
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our
 
 
 
 Colleague Benefits Site
 
 
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles&rsquo; Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
 
 
 
 
 We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
 
 
 
 
 US Job Seekers - Click to view the &ldquo;
 
 
 
 Know Your Rights
 
 
 
 &rdquo; poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window:
 
 
 
 https://www.eeoc.gov/poster
 
 
 
 
 
 Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
 
</div>

AudioStack

<div>
 
 Legal Counsel - Full Time, ESOP
 
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 We are hiring our first legal counsel to build the legal function from the ground up. As the first legal hire, you'll work closely with leadership and across departments to lead all legal matters &mdash; with a strong commercial focus.
 
 
 You'll own, shape, and scale legal operations in a fast-paced, international AI startup. You will be the go-to person for all legal questions across AudioStack, covering commercial contracts, employment, IP, compliance, and data privacy globally.
 
 
 This role is ideal for someone entrepreneurial and commercially minded, who is excited by the opportunity to make a lasting impact at a high-growth startup.
 
 
 
 About AudioStack
 
 
 
 AudioStack is the world's most powerful AI audio production infrastructure. If you're excited about the intersection of AI, Voice, and Audio (think audio ads, dynamic content, podcasting), and you're ready to bring your legal expertise to a cutting-edge SaaS business, this one's for you!
 
 
 We're an API-first, Audio-as-a-Service company on a mission to revolutionise how audio is created around the world. Our international team spans California, London, Barcelona, and New York, and we're growing fast.
 
 
 
 What You'll Do
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead review, negotiation, and execution of all commercial agreements (licensing, partnerships, NDAs, etc.)
 </li>
 <li>
 Build scalable contract templates and processes to streamline deal velocity without compromising risk
 </li>
 <li>
 Serve as AudioStack's Legal Counsel, advising leadership on corporate governance, support on investment matters, and employment legislation
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish and maintain strong internal legal documentation and contract management systems
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and enforce compliance policies, including those relating to AI ethics, GDPR, and the Data Protection Act 2018
 </li>
 <li>
 Advise on data privacy across multiple jurisdictions (UK, EU, US) as both data controller and processor
 </li>
 <li>
 Stay ahead of the evolving regulatory landscape for generative AI and IP, and proactively advise on risk management
 </li>
 <li>
 Engage with third-party bodies, regulators, and policy stakeholders to help shape the future of AI legislation
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Qualified commercial counsel with training from a top-tier law firm
 </li>
 <li>
 5-10+ years of legal experience, including time spent in-house, preferably at a startup or scaleup
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong commercial law experience with demonstrated ability to close complex agreements at pace
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with US, and EU legal environments, particularly in privacy, commercial contracts, AI and IP
 </li>
 <li>
 A generalist mindset, you are excited to stretch into new areas including employment law and IP
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong interest in tech, AI, or IP-heavy industries
 </li>
 <li>
 Pragmatic, hands-on, and business-focused &mdash; someone who can balance legal risk with commercial opportunity
 </li>
 <li>
 Can take initiative and be pro-active on addressing new matters or challenges and can work autonomously as required
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
 🎛 The opportunity to work in a leading voice &amp; audio AI company, with an exceptional tech team with diverse and highly recognised backgrounds.
 
 
 🎹 Be part of a great story: we are making audio scalable for the first time in history.
 
 
 📔 Great Learning &amp; Development opportunities, such as our biweekly journal club - state-of-the-art papers or Friday wins, a proactive meeting to celebrate shipping of new software each week.
 
 
 ⏱ Hybrid working and Flexible working hours with 3 days in the office per week.
 
 
 💰 Stock Options (subject to performance and time served).
 
 
 🛠 The opportunity to shape a startup culture in a company in the fast-growing audio/video space.
 
 
 🗺 A truly international and diverse team.
 
 
 🥵 Offices in the hottest startup hubs London, Barcelona and New York.
 
 
 🐶 Dog friendly offices (come and meet Swanson and Bernie)!
 
 
 
 Why is now a really exciting time to join AudioStack 🚀
 
 
 
 AudioStack is the leading Audio-As-A-Service company with a very strong technology stack and AI R&amp;D team, featured in some of the leading media.
 
 
 We have a great team and culture and you will be immersive in a very international environment and market.
 
 
 We are still a small team of 30 people expanding rapidly internationally. As an early employee you have a lot of room to apply and grow your skills fast, build out a team and move quickly with your ideas, enjoying a lot of space, flexibility and trust.
 
 
 🚀 Join us now to revolutionise how audio production is delivered at scale!
 
 
 
 Our commitment to diversity 💗
 
 
 
 We embrace diversity at www.audiostack.ai. To build a product that's loved by everyone, we need a team with all kinds of different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. That's why we're committed to hiring people regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability.
</div>

Legal Counsel

NYLAG

<div>About NYLAG 
Founded in 1990, the New York Legal Assistance Group provides free civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers. The organization serves immigrants, seniors, the homebound, families facing foreclosure, renters facing eviction, low-income consumers, those in need of government assistance, children in need of special education, domestic violence victims, persons with disabilities, patients with chronic illness or disease, low-wage workers, low-income members of the LGBTQ community, Holocaust survivors, and others in need. The organization&rsquo;s annual operating budget is over $30 million. Serving more than 87,000 New Yorkers annually, New York Legal Assistance Group maintains a paid staff of approximately 290, supported by 2,200 pro bono attorneys and other volunteers and interns. For more information, applicants are encouraged to visit www.nylag.org. 
 
Mission
 
The New York Legal Assistance Group uses the power of the law to help New Yorkers in need combat social and economic injustice. We address emerging and urgent legal needs with comprehensive, free civil legal services, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community education.
 
 
Values that guide us<ul><li>
We reduce the effects of poverty by providing high quality, effective civil legal services.
</li><li>We partner with our clients to help them transform their lives and strengthen their communities.</li><li>
We address our clients&rsquo; multiple legal needs by collaborating across our practice areas.
</li><li>We are at the forefront of identifying and understanding New Yorkers&rsquo; most pressing legal needs, rapidly adapting to meet these needs with innovative programs and partnerships.
</li><li>We assess need broadly, recognizing that need is not a function of income alone.</li><li>
We collaborate with community organizations and engage pro bono attorneys and volunteers to serve a greater number of people with unmet civil legal needs.
</li><li>We achieve systemic change through class actions, impact litigation and by advocating for just laws and policies.</li><li>
We work to create a welcoming and inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve.</li><li>
We teach and train the next generation of legal service professionals.</li></ul>
Job Description:
 
 
The Public Housing Justice Project (&ldquo;PHJP&rdquo;) within NYLAG&rsquo;s Tenants&rsquo; Rights Unit (&ldquo;TRU&rdquo;) is the first team of legal advocates in New York solely dedicated to the rights of public housing residents. Created in response to the full implementation of Right to Counsel at the NYCHA Office of Impartial Hearings (&ldquo;OIH&rdquo;) in 2021, PHJP staff attorneys represent NYCHA residents in Section 9 and Section 8 termination proceedings and grievances at the OIH, as well as in nonpayment and holdover proceedings, HP Actions and Article 78s in judicial fora across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. PHJP maintains a robust outreach practice with monthly community clinics and outreach events. 
 
PHJP is looking for an experienced attorney with strong leadership and management skills who is passionate about community lawyering, asserting tenants&rsquo; public housing rights, fighting hard to defend NYCHA tenants in termination of tenancy proceedings, and asserting claims on behalf of NYCHA tenants across various venues in New York City. In this role, you will supervise PHJP staff attorneys in their representation of NYCHA and RAD-PACT residents, and collaborate with the Project Director and other TRU supervisors on internal referrals, case assignments, and cross-team collaboration. PHJP consists of five Right to Counsel staff attorneys, one Section 8 specialist, one fellow, and one paralegal. PHJP supervisors also periodically provide outreach support at PHJP events across New York City. 
 
You will be joining a collaborative and collegial management team consisting of 19 Supervising Attorneys, two Associate Directors, and a Director, [AL1] which works closely to shape the direction of the unit, strengthen and support its litigation and advocacy, develop trainings, coach and mentor staff, and identify systemic housing issues to raise the level of practice. The ideal candidate will have some supervisory and/or leadership experience as an attorney (or in another role) and extensive experience representing NYC tenants in NYCHA termination of tenancy proceedings, non-payments, holdovers, and HP Actions.
 
 
Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Provide strategic leadership and direction, train, supervise, and mentor attorneys, paralegals and interns</li></ul><ul><li>
Review and revise attorneys&rsquo; written legal work to enhance its efficacy and equip staff to improve their legal writing</li><li>
Prepare staff attorneys and paralegals to excel at administrative and court appearances and appear with them as necessary</li><li>
Oversee NYCHA intake and supervise TRU&rsquo;s hotline with other supervisors</li><li>
Manage internal and community partner NYCHA-related referrals</li><li>
Ensure compliance with grant reporting and data entry requirements in case management system and files</li><li>
Model and maintain a professional and collegial work environment that fosters excellent legal outcomes, effective teamwork, and clear communication</li><li>
Develop and maintain relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts;
</li><li>Support PHJP outreach events across the city</li><li>
Participate in working groups and other meetings regarding the implementation of Right to Counsel
</li><li>Collaborate and provide trainings and know-your-rights workshops to staff and community members.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
At least five years of experience as an admitted attorney</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and social justice</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team</li><li>
Admitted to New York Bar</li><li>
At least two years of experience representing tenants in NYC Housing Court and NYCHA administrative proceedings</li><li>
Have strong interpersonal, communication, time management and organizational skills. Ability to multi-task, work independently in a fast-paced environment and to be flexible.</li><li>
Supervisory experience as an attorney a plus</li><li>
Fluency in Spanish, French, Russian, Haitian Creole, Bengali, or another foreign language prevalent in NYC a plus</li></ul> 

NYLAG&rsquo;s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 
NYLAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, veterans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, and those with lived experiences in the communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply. 
 
Employment type:
<ul><li> Full-time</li></ul> 

Professional Level: 
<ul><li> Managerial</li></ul> 

Salary: The salary range for this position is $111,009 to $113,515.
 
 
Benefits: Excellent benefits. 
 
How to Apply: Please attach your cover letter and resume as a single PDF and name the file &ldquo;Your Last Name, Your First Name NYLAG TRU PHJP Supervising Attorney Application&rdquo;
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Public Housing Justice Project Supervising Attorney

Consumer Legal Group

<div>
 
 
 Reports to:
 
 Managing Attorney
 
 
 
 Hourly/Salary:
 
 Salary
 
 
 
 FLSA Status:
 
 Non-Exempt
 
 
 
 Department:
 
 Legal
 
 
 
 Direct Reports:
 
 3+
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Company Overview
 
 :
 
 
 
 Join our dynamic and mission-driven law firm located in the Financial District as we embark on our journey to assist Americans in fighting their debt and achieving financial freedom.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are a young debt defense firm
 
 , blending the professionalism of an established practice with the innovation and ambition of a startup.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The why
 
 :
 
 
 
 Consumer Legal Group just celebrated its two-year anniversary! We are looking for
 
 strong litigators with significant drafting experience
 
 to contribute to the continued expansion and success of our current team. Our clients rely on our team to provide compassionate and effective legal support, guidance, counseling and litigation services as we assist them in navigating their current hardships.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We believe in life after debt!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The role
 
 :
 
 
 
 This role requires a dynamic, fluid thinker with a strong understanding of the litigation landscape. Associates are visible leaders within our firm. Your skillset should contain
 
 at least 2-3 years' litigation &amp; drafting experience,
 
 must be barred and in good standing in NY/NJ.
 
 
 This role has a managerial component, as you will be responsible for a team of (3+) paralegals.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 If you love to roll your sleeves up and make a direct impact to the overall success of the company, we encourage you to apply.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What you will be doing
 
 :
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Represent and manage your own caseload (particularly complex cases) including research, drafting, preparing for trials, drafting and/or reviewing documents, representing clients in negotiations or court
 </li>
 <li>
 Responsible for supervising a team of paralegals
 </li>
 <li>
 Delegating daily tasks, monitoring overall performance including addressing complaints, resolving problems, organizing caseload, meetings, coaching, advising, &amp; resource allocation
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide feedback and support to team to ensure accuracy and quality
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee team attendance, approving timecards, addressing tardiness
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate and strategize with the managing partner and other business areas within the organization to better support our clients and contribute to the overall success of the company
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and implement strategies to improve team efficiency, statistics and overall departmental performance
 </li>
 <li>
 Regularly provide updates and/or reports on key metrics and other relevant to Managing Partner (on occasion to COO)
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor and stay up-to-date with relevant regulatory agencies to ensure our adherence to all applicable regulations and guidelines
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental needs and objectives
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What you bring
 
 :
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Juris Doctorate
 
 required
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Barred &amp; in good standing in NY
 
 required
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Other state licensures a plus
 </li>
 <li>
 2-3 years of Litigation experience
 
 required
 
 </li>
 <li>
 2-3 years of Drafting experience
 
 required
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Managerial experience strongly preferred
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience working in a start-up or small business a plus
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrate strong leadership, management, and decision-making skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to manage competing priorities, often within tight deadlines
 </li>
 <li>
 Organized, strategic, decisive and detail/results-oriented
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Adaptable and able to manage change
 </li>
 <li>
 Approachable and supportive
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Attorney

Ropes & Gray LLP

<div>About Ropes &amp; Gray:

Ropes &amp; Gray is a preeminent global law firm. The firm has been ranked in the top three on The American Lawyer's prestigious A-List for eight consecutive years and #1 on Law.com's UK A-List twice in the past three years&mdash;rankings that honor the &quot;best of the best&quot; law firms. 
The firm has approximately 2,500 lawyers and professionals serving clients in major centers of business, finance, technology, and government in Boston, Chicago, Dublin, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C. 
The firm has consistently been recognized for its leading practices in many areas, including asset management, private equity, M&amp;A, finance, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, health care, intellectual property, litigation &amp; enforcement, privacy &amp; cybersecurity, and business restructuring. 
Ropes &amp; Gray is an equal opportunity employer.
Overview:
<div>
The legal market is undergoing a period of hyper-change, driving opportunities for innovative thinking and hybrid careers. The Client Operations Services &amp; Legal Project Management team thrives on these changes, residing at the intersection of process improvement, technology, data storytelling, client service and legal practice. Our mission is to strengthen Ropes &amp; Gray's client relationships and optimize the delivery of legal services by developing innovative tools and processes that drive efficiency and meet our clients' evolving priorities.</div><div></div><div> 
The role of the manager is to provide lawyers, clients and support staff guidance on matter management best practices and tools, ensuring that client relationships are supported and matters are executed efficiently. This involves encouraging the use of matter work plans, scoping and building budgets, analyzing data and progress reporting, and building on the team's practice knowledge. The manager collaborates with lawyers and acts as a resource for clients, especially those with legal operations functions.</div><div></div><div> 
A key aspect of the manager&rsquo;s role is to use their experience to influence outcomes and engage in process improvement and change management.</div> 
<div></div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Through close collaboration with R&amp;G lawyers and support staff, develops a strong understanding of one or more of the firm&rsquo;s practices, including its strategic priorities, areas of legal focus, major clients and challenges; aligns support and service delivery with practice priorities.</li><li>
Leads client relationship and practice group support with the help of the team's senior analysts and analysts, and by leveraging the technical expertise of the team&rsquo;s Infrastructure team.</li><li>
Collaborates with the partners who lead client relationships and with clients' legal department staff; designs and implements processes and tools that address clients' priorities and enhance the client relationship.</li><li>
Develops, maintains and enhances a portfolio of practice-specific resources that help lawyers identify and communicate to clients the cost and scope of legal work, spot risks for cost overruns, monitor run rate and leverage the firm&rsquo;s technology and knowledge resources to optimize legal service delivery.</li><li>
Applies and advocates for legal project management best practices including scoping, budgeting, progress reporting, team and client communication and efficiency (including the application of technology and alternative staffing).</li><li>
Establishes and partners with a network of peers in Finance, Business Development, Practice Development, Knowledge Management and other staff support teams to design and deliver innovative solutions to lawyers and clients and facilitate process improvement.</li><li>
Uses team technology platforms and applies effective data storytelling techniques to help attorneys optimize matter management and answer clients' questions; analyzes financial metrics and data, and uses it to raise issues and make recommendations to lawyers.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree required; J.D. or MBA preferred.</li><li>
At least 7 years of experience working in a law firm, corporate legal department, financial institution or other large complex organization is required; professional services experience is preferred.</li><li>
Exceptional client service orientation with financial acumen.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience in leading teams and creative problem-solving.</li></ul>
Compensation and Total Rewards Package:

Ropes &amp; Gray is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below and represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity. 
Boston: $123,200 - $187,950
New York: $129,100 - $196,900
Working Conditions:

This position requires hybrid on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Consistent and predictable on-site presence is required for ongoing business continuity, professional development and effective collaboration with colleagues and management.</div>

Client Operations & LPM Manager - Asset Management

Priori

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 Priori transforms how legal teams find, engage, and manage outside counsel, connecting them with the right talent at the right price for any need. With over a decade of experience partnering with legal teams, we provide access to flexible talent, a global law firm marketplace, and cutting-edge software for managing law firm panels and legal RFP workflows. Our software is designed to improve efficiency and transparency in legal service procurement and management.
 
 
 Priori is looking for a creative and organized Content Manager to help shape how we communicate across clients, prospects, media, partners, and the broader legal community. You&rsquo;ll support the development and execution of messaging, content strategy, and communications efforts that drive awareness, engagement, and growth.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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