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Cooley LLP

<div><div>Cooley is seeking a Legal Secretary to join the San Francisco Business team.</div><div></div><div>
Position summary: The Business Legal Secretary will provide complex and specialized secretarial and clerical support to assigned attorneys and paralegals. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:</div><div></div><div>
Position responsibilities:</div><ul><li><div>
Prepare documents to support timekeepers which may include transcribing from dictation, drafts, handwritten notes or oral instruction, redlining and proofreading end product</div></li><li><div>
Handle all incoming telephone calls and placement of outgoing calls in a professional manner</div></li><li><div>
Maintain good client relationships for all assigned timekeepers</div></li><li><div>
Open and sort mail for assigned timekeepers</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Enter Time Entry daily for assigned timekeepers in IntApp and maintain appropriate records</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Create and maintain files, including chronological files and indexes not stored in the Information Governance department</div></li><li><div>
Keep all files up-to-date and organized. Ensure materials are forwarded to the Information Governance department, as needed</div></li><li><div>
Complete all document processing and correspondence assignments accurately and within timekeepers&rsquo; stated timeframes</div></li><li><div>
Assist other secretaries and timekeepers, as needed</div></li><li><div>
Prepare New Business Forms for new and existing clients, conflict sheets and engagement letters</div></li><li><div>
Prepare and submit expense reports, check requests, travel reimbursements, health club reimbursement in accordance with accounting guidelines</div></li><li><div>
Prepare and arrange messenger service, copy center and facsimile requests, as needed</div></li><li><div>
Copy documents that are not appropriate to send to the copy center</div></li><li><div>
Consistently use the CRM tool to support business development in the firm, including taking ownership of contact information for attorney&rsquo;s contacts and updating, maintaining and resolving conflicts within the CRM tool</div></li><li><div>
Make all necessary travel arrangements, adhering to the firm&rsquo;s Travel Policy</div></li><li><div>
Review and handle prebills</div></li><li><div>
Maintain current secretarial backup instructions, and client/matter lists</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Maintain attorney calendar, including scheduling and coordinating meetings</div></li><li><div>
Coordinate internal procedures and compile backup materials for attorney preparation of audit letter responses</div></li><li><div>
Reconcile telephone charge reports for office and cellular phones</div></li><li><div>
Other duties as assigned or required</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Skills &amp; Experience</div><div>
Required:</div><ul><li><div>
After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications</div></li><li><div>
Available to work overtime, as required</div></li><li><div>
Fast and accurate typing</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Preferred:</div><ul><li><div>
Previous business/corporate secretarial experience</div></li><li><div>
College degree or business college certificate</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Competencies</div><ul><li><div>
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment for multiple supervisors, meet deadlines and maintain flexibility with work assignments (including changes in attorney/paralegal assignments) and work schedule</div></li><li><div>
Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments, as well as delegate tasks to service departments when necessary</div></li><li><div>
Must demonstrate initiative, diplomacy and tact</div></li><li><div>
Possess excellent written, communication and proofreading skills with attention to detail</div></li><li><div>
Ability to function in a professional and polite manner when dealing with clients, co-workers, court personnel and others</div></li><li><div>
Reliable, committed and punctual</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices.</div><div></div><div>
EOE.</div><div></div><div>
The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 37.5 hours per week is $36.00 - $51.00 ($70,200.00 - $99,450.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.</div><div></div><div>
We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&amp;D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&amp;D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off (&ldquo;PTO&rdquo;) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.</div></div>

Legal Secretary

Bay Area Air Quality Management District

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div><br>
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Join an agency committed to creating a healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident while protecting and improving public health, air quality, and the global climate!<br>
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The Bay Area Air District (Air District) is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The Air District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices.<br>
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The Air District's jurisdiction encompasses all of seven counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Napa, and portions of two others - southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma.<br>
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At the Air District, we take pride in our commitment to fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes cultural awareness. We prioritize employee engagement by providing a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages active participation and open dialogue. Additionally, we believe in pay equity and strive to create an equitable compensation structure. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, we understand the importance of supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside the workplace. Join us in a dynamic and inclusive culture where your contributions are celebrated, and your growth is nurtured.<br>
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The Air District recognizes and values the contributions of every employee and works to sustain an environment where everyone is respected. We incorporate the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion within our decision-making strategies, policies, procedures, regulations, funding initiatives, public outreach, planning, and hiring.<br>
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The Air District is accepting applications for the position of <b>Legal Intern</b> in the Legal Office. <b>This is a temporary, exempt position, not to exceed 10-12 weeks in Summer 2026. There are two (2) vacancies.</b><br>
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<b>About the Division</b><br>
The Legal Division provides a wide array of legal services to support the entire Air District, including prosecuting violations of air laws; advising on legal compliance with the Brown Act, California Environmental Quality Act, AB 617, and other federal, State and local laws; supporting rulemakings by developing regulatory language and advising on compliance with rulemaking requirements; supporting the permitting program; reviewing records under the Public Records Act; researching legal issues; and staying abreast of current legal developments in air quality throughout California and nationwide. The Division utilizes a variety of tools to resolve enforcement actions, such as abatement orders, civil enforcement, and coordinating with other enforcement agencies, like local district attorneys or the state Attorney General. For cases in environmental justice communities, Air District staff can directly engage with community members when determining the appropriate legal remedies, including high enough penalties to reach deterrence-based outcomes and ensure the community benefits from the related funds and measures to bring the facility into long-term compliance and prevent the potential recurrence of violations.<br>
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<b>Definition</b><br>
Under close supervision, the legal intern performs various work related to and in support of legal casework being undertaken by attorneys in the Legal Division. The intern gains practical work experience through assisting the Air District&rsquo;s attorneys while following guidelines and procedures defined by the Legal Division.<br>
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<b>Distinguishing Characteristics</b><br>
This is a temporary training position for current law students and recent law school graduates. Interns will apply their legal education to work and gain practical experience assisting experienced attorneys on a variety of cases and projects. Through this work, interns will gain valuable environmental law and regulatory experience.</div><p></p>
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Conducts legal research and prepares legal memoranda for review by attorneys.<br>
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Assists attorneys in the preparation of enforcement cases, often involving a specialized body of law.<br>
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Assists attorneys in reviewing air quality regulations and policies.<br>
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Monitors legal developments, including proposed legislation and court decisions, evaluates their impacts on Air District operations, and recommends appropriate action.<br>
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Attends and takes notes at Air District departmental, board and committee meetings.<br>
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Maintains, organizes, and tracks accurate records and compiles reports of work performed.<br>
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Provides support for special projects as needed.<br>
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Performs related duties as assigned.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Education and Experience<br>
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Must be enrolled in and have completed the first year at an accredited law school (summer enrollment not required), or have recently graduated from an accredited law school and be studying for the California bar exam or awaiting admission to the California bar after completion of the bar exam.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How to Apply &amp; Selection Criteria</b></h2></div>
<div><div>How to Apply<br>
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Interested individuals must submit a completed Air District application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on <b>Tuesday</b><b>, December 2, 2025</b>. Resumes are encouraged, but not mandatory, and will not be accepted in lieu of the required application materials. Applications are accepted online; please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply. Postmarks, faxes, and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.<br>
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Except as requested in this announcement, do not include any additional documents, such as letters of recommendation, performance evaluations, work samples, etc. They will not be reviewed or considered.<br>
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Supplemental Questions Instructions<br>
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Individuals who apply for this position must respond to each of the required supplemental questions. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Office no later than the time and date specified in this vacancy announcement.<br>
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Persons with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations during the application and/or selection process should notify the Human Resources Office at (415) 749-4980.<br>
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The Air District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div></div></div></div><div></div>

Legal Intern

Visa

<div><b>Company Description</b><p><br>
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.</p><p>
At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale &mdash; tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters &mdash; to you, to your community, and to the world.</p><p>
Progress starts with you.</p><b><br>
Job Description</b><p><br>
We are seeking a Senior Counsel to join our Global Securities and Corporate Governance Team. This position will report to our VP, Corporate &amp; Assistant Secretary.</p><p>
The Senior Counsel &amp; Assistant Secretary will be responsible for managing complex corporate governance and legal entity management matters, including incorporations, dissolutions, reorganizations, M&amp;A integration, and ongoing compliance with local legal requirements. This individual will oversee a team of paralegals responsible for global legal entity management, provide advice and counsel to the Company&rsquo;s senior leaders on corporate law and governance matters, monitor corporate governance best practices and regulatory and legislative developments, and provide proactive advice on compliance with applicable standards and updates to policies. The role requires significant and active collaboration with others in Legal, Risk, Tax, Treasury, Controllership, HR, and Compliance as well as other functions within the Company, based across the globe.</p><p>
This is a hybrid position. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site).</p><b><br>
Qualifications</b><div><b><br>
Basic Qualifications:</b><br>
<ul><li>10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD</li></ul>
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<b>Preferred Qualifications:</b><br>
<ul><li>12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD</li><li>Juris Doctor degree with 10 or more years or experience as in-house or outside counsel advising on corporate governance, legal entity management, securities, or transactional work.</li><li>Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.</li><li>Support Controllership, Treasury, Tax, HR, and other legal and cross-functional teams to execute and manage key corporate projects, restructurings, and transactions.</li><li>Ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with business partners and push projects to completion.</li><li>Have good judgment and strong analytical skills combined with a practical approach to problem solving.</li><li>A high level of self-motivation, initiative, and ability to operate effectively as a collaborative team player across different functions, senior leaders, and external stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to be responsive and flexible in a fast-paced and challenging environment.</li><li>Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to details.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>International experience preferred, ideally with experience in complex cross jurisdictional projects, especially within a global/international company.</li></ul></div><b><br>
Additional Information</b><p><b><br>
Work Hours:</b> Varies upon the needs of the department.</p><p><b>
Travel Requirements:</b> This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.</p><p><b>
Mental/Physical Requirements:</b> This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.</p><p>
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.</p><p>
Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.</p><p><b>
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 242,300.00 to 315,000.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.</b></p></div>

Sr. Counsel, Corporate Governance

Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach

<div><p><b>SUMMER LAW CLERK</b></p>
<p><b>Position:</b> Summer Law Clerk</p>
<p><b>Stipend:</b> $1000/week stipend</p>
<p><b>Hours: </b>40 hours a week for 10 Weeks, 5 days per week (May 26 to August 7th)</p>
<p><b>FLSA Status: </b>Internship</p>
<p><b>Location: </b>In-office, flexible</p>
<p><b>Reports to: </b>Supervising Attorney</p>
<p><b>Deadline: </b>May 30, 2026</p><br>
<p><b>About Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach</b></p>
<p>API Legal Outreach is the largest social justice legal organization focused on the Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, and immigrant communities of the Greater Bay Area and the Central Valley. A growing community-based organization founded in 1975, our mission is to provide culturally competent and linguistically appropriate direct services to the most marginalized segments of our community including low-income women, seniors, immigrants, and youth. With offices in Oakland and San Francisco, our work is focused in the areas of Gender-based Violence, Immigration and Immigrant Rights, Disability Rights, Senior Law and Elder Abuse, Anti-Human Trafficking, Youth Violence Prevention, Anti API Hate Violence, the preservation of affordable housing and small businesses, and other social justice issues.</p>
<p><b>Position Overview</b></p>
<p>APILO is seeking Summer Law Clerks who are passionate about providing culturally competent legal services to vulnerable, low income members of the community. APILO seeks law clerks interested in working with at least one of the following practice areas: Housing, Immigration, Anti-Human Trafficking, Elder Law, Domestic Violence/Family Law, and Anti-API Hate. Please indicate in your application which practice area(s) you are interested in.</p>
<p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul><li>Assist with providing direct legal representation to low income community members under the supervision of legal staff.</li><li>
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda to support and assist attorneys in case preparation.</li><li>
Draft and review legal documents under the supervision of licensed attorneys.</li><li>
Assist in the initial intake process, gathering preliminary information from potential clients through telephone and in-person interviews.</li><li>
Support community education initiatives by helping prepare materials and presentations and attending outreach events.</li><li>
Attend meetings and collaborate with community partners, ensuring that the organization's legal perspective is represented.</li><li>
Attend court hearings, client meetings, and other relevant events for client work.</li></ul>
<p><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></p>
<ul><li>Must be currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, an accredited law school.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough legal research and produce clear, concise legal memoranda or other legal documents.</li><li>
Demonstrated passion or experience advocating for underserved communities.</li><li>
Ability to collaborate effectively within a multicultural team and adapt to the dynamic nature of legal casework.</li></ul>
<p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p>
<ul><li>Bilingual and bicultural skills relevant to low-income communities, especially API languages or Spanish.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Working knowledge of Legal Server or other case management software.</li></ul>
<p><b>To Apply: </b>Please click on the links below to apply and send your cover letter and resume with three professional references. In the subject line, please write Summer Law Clerk. In your cover letter, please address the following questions: Why did you apply to APILO? How does the mission inspire you? How does your background and experience support APILO's work?<br>
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<b>Equal Employment Opportunity:</b><br>
<b>API Legal Outreach is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.</b></p></div>

Summer Law Clerk Internship

Lewellen Family Law Group

<p>Job Summary</p><p>We are seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented mid to senior Associate Attorney to join our esteemed law firm. As a key member of our team, the Associate Attorney will play a vital role in supporting our legal practice, with a focus on various areas including family law litigation, alternative dispute resolution, trials, and consultation. The ideal candidate will possess excellent research and writing skills, as well as the ability to navigate complex legal systems.</p><p>www.California family law.com</p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>- Assist in the preparation and presentation of cases in court, including drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.<br/>- Conduct legal research and analysis, utilizing tools such as Westlaw, Co-counsel/Case text AI, to support client matters.<br/>- Collaborate with other attorneys and paralegals to develop legal strategies and recommendations for clients.<br/>- Stay up-to-date on relevant legal developments.<br/>- Develop and maintain relationships with clients, understanding their legal needs and providing personalized support.</p><p>-Work with CLIO client and document management systems.</p><p>Qualifications</p><p>- J.D. from an accredited law school.<br/>- Admission to the bar in the state where the position is located.<br/>- Experience in litigation, trials, criminal law, business litigation/transactions, civil litigation, and/or family law.<br/>- Strong research, discovery, and writing skills, with the ability to produce high-quality legal documents.<br/>- Familiarity with legal administrative tasks, such as case management and client communication.<br/>- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.<br/>- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</p><p>- Thrives in a collaborative workplace but can also work independently.<br/>- Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Part-time</p><p>Pay: $140,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year</p><p>Expected hours: 30 &ndash; 40 per week</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Family law: 3 years (Required)</li><li>Business analysis: 3 years (Preferred)</li><li>Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)</li><li>Criminal law: 3 years (Preferred)</li></ul><p>License/Certification:</p><ul><li>CA Bar (Required)</li></ul><p>Ability to Commute:</p><ul><li>San Francisco, CA 94133 (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Willingness to travel:</p><ul><li>25% (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA 94133</p>

Family Law Attorney - Associate

Ricoh

<div><div><div><div><p><b>Job Title: </b>Site Leader, Legal
</p></div><div><p><b>Three Sentence Summary: </b>Join our legal office environment as a Site Leader, where you will oversee the day-to-day operations of a specialized 1-to-3-person site, fostering employee growth and providing unparalleled customer service. Reporting directly to our Account Manager, you will play a pivotal role in employee developmental support and assist in navigating employee relations matters with warmth and professionalism.
</p></div><div><p><b>Roles and Responsibilities:
</b></p></div><div><ul><li>Lead the strategic direction of the site, aligning operations with organizational goals and driving initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Cultivate a high-performing and engaged team through coaching, mentoring, and providing developmental support, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for client interactions, building and maintaining strong relationships while ensuring client satisfaction and retention.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards, compliance with legal regulations, and efficient utilization of resources.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Utilize data-driven insights to identify trends, anticipate client needs, and make informed decisions to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Address and resolve issues and conflicts promptly and effectively, demonstrating diplomacy, tact, and professionalism in managing challenging situations.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for optimization, implementing best practices, and leading change initiatives to enhance service delivery and performance.
</li></ul></div><div><p><b>Qualifications (Must Have):
</b></p></div><div><ul><li>High school diploma or GED.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Minimum of 2 years' experience in the legal industry.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Excellent organizational skills and the ability to lead and train employees effectively.
</li></ul></div><div><p><b>Qualifications (Nice to Have):
</b></p></div><div><ul><li>Experience in delivering classroom or informal training sessions.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Proficient in software (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and legal software).
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Familiarity with different types of law and legal departments.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Proficiency in operating advanced machinery for complex jobs.
</li></ul></div></div><div><p>If you're passionate about driving excellence in a legal environment, we invite you to join us as a Site Leader. Your expertise and leadership will shape our operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance while fostering professional growth.</p></div></div></div>

Site Leader, Legal

Airtable

<div><div><p>Airtable is the no-code app platform that empowers people closest to the work to accelerate their most critical business processes. More than 500,000 organizations, including 80% of the Fortune 100, rely on Airtable to transform how work gets done.</p></div><p>
Airtable Legal strives to provide proactive, realistic, and strategic advice that drives maximum business impact and reflects Airtable's integrity, creativity, and ambition. This Sr. Contracts Manager, Procurement and AI position presents a unique opportunity to be a part of our talented legal team! We are looking to add a superstar to lead and build the vendor contracting function for our legal team. This role will also offer the opportunity to hone and apply skills in other legal areas, including commercial, AI, privacy, and product.</p>
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What you'll do</b></h1>
<ul><li>Manage the legal team's approach to vendor contracting, including:
<ul><li>Reviewing and negotiating legal terms in vendor agreements for technology/SaaS, professional services, event services, consulting, and other products and services;</li>
<li>Building and maintaining contracting playbooks, contract templates and clause libraries, legal process wikis, training materials, and other tools to help scale the legal team's vendor contracting function;</li>
<li>Building and maintaining Airtable's contracts repository; and</li>
<li>Developing data-driven insights regarding the company's vendor contracting operations.</li>
</ul></li><li>Collaborate with teams across Airtable to support the procurement function, including:
<ul><li>Partnering with procurement, finance, IT, security, privacy, and compliance on vendor reviews and approvals;</li>
<li>Providing support for procure-to-pay process optimization and automation projects; and</li>
<li>Responding to a range of questions and providing support to all levels of the business, regarding Airtable's vendor contracts, negotiating positions, and related processes and strategies.</li>
</ul></li><li>Work closely with Product/Privacy Counsel, Commercial Counsel, and cross-functional partners, including product and engineering teams, on contract matters related to AI and data usage, including:
<ul><li>Enabling Airtable's product strategy by ensuring that vendor technology incorporated into Airtable's products and services align with legal, security, subprocessor, and customer requirements;</li>
<li>Supporting Airtable's go-to-market AI contracting strategy, customer AI contract negotiations and playbooks, and sales enablement; and</li>
<li>Supporting alignment between AI vendor and data contract risks and Airtable's internal governance.</li>
</ul></li><li>Help enhance and participate in projects to increase the efficiency of commercial legal support.</li>
</ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Who you are</b></h1>
<ul><li>You have at least 5 years of in-house contracts management experience, including experience with a SaaS or other technology company.</li>
<li>You are enthusiastic about vendor contracting and have demonstrated experience reviewing, negotiating, and drafting the legal terms in a broad range of commercial contracts.</li>
<li>You have experience negotiating with AI vendors, particularly in the context of SaaS products, and understand the legal, security, and compliance considerations involved. You are familiar with AI contracting, including the distinctions between generative AI and traditional machine learning, and how these distinctions impact software agreements.</li>
<li>You're able to draft documents, policies, emails, and anything else in a precise and digestible manner.</li>
<li>You're flexible, resourceful, technologically savvy, and solution-oriented. You are excited to help a growing company define its legal identity, to build process and repeatability, and to manage and prioritize work independently. You're both comfortable saying you don't have the answer, and confident that you can then go find it.</li>
<li>You are able to execute, prioritize, and stay focused in a fast-moving environment that is expanding and evolving.</li>
<li>You have high integrity and excellent judgment, are a clear and thoughtful communicator, and are able to be both strategic and detail-oriented.</li>
<li>You're skilled at building authentic relationships with all kinds of people across many functional teams.</li>
</ul>
<p>Airtable is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic protected by applicable federal and state laws, regulations and ordinances. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant<b>.</b></p>
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Senior Contracts Manager, Procurement and AI

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