litigation counsel

Colgate-Palmolive

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 No Relocation Assistance Offered
 
 
 Job Number #169945 - New York, New York, United States
 
 
 
 Who We Are
 
 
 
 Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
 
 
 Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values&mdash;Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous&mdash;we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 
 
 Litigating matters under the supervision of the Chief Litigation Counsel, with responsibility for management, coordination, and strategy of portions of the Company&rsquo;s product liability litigation, consumer class actions and general commercial litigation, as well as the evaluation and resolution of pre-litigation demands.
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Conducting comprehensive case analysis and research to assess litigation matters and threats, enabling strategic decision-making that aligns with organizational objectives
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 Coordinating communications between outside counsel and the Company&rsquo;s in-house legal organization and Company senior management and employees
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 Participating in the preparation or depositions of corporate representatives and current/former Company employees
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 Overseeing the Company&rsquo;s relationships with its retained experts and third party vendors for Litigation matters
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 Collecting and reviewing documents as part of the Company&rsquo;s litigation risk assessment
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 Liaising with opposing counsel on litigation matters, including settlement negotiations
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 Coordinating the Company&rsquo;s response, along with Consumer Affairs, to significant consumer product complaints
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 Attending court conferences and hearings as needed
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 Drafting or overseeing the drafting of legal documents, briefs, and pleadings, and representing the company in court or other settings, articulating legal strategies and positions persuasively
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 Assisting with the preparation of discovery responses
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 Counseling the business and assisting with risk assessments relating to marketing and advertising campaigns
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 Minimizing legal exposure through training, counseling, and pre-litigation risk mitigation measures
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 Conducting legal research
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 Using tools and technology to ensure compliance with records retention and discovery obligations
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 Overseeing and managing budgets for litigation matters
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 Using data to drive informed decision-making
 
 
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 Required Qualifications:
 
 
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 Bachelors Degree
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 Juris Doctor
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 6+ years of litigation experience, within a law firm or in-house
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 Experience with product liability litigation, marketing and false advertising class action litigation, and/or general commercial litigation
 
 
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 Preferred Qualifications:
 
 
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 Experience with intellectual property litigation and/or conducting internal investigations, and prior in-house experience
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 Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, critical thinking, decision making and legal writing skills as well as very strong litigation skills
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 Proactively enhance technical expertise by attending external training and reading current legal materials
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 Process-oriented with strong organizational skills while also being flexible to changing needs
 
 
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 Compensation And Benefits
 
 
 
 Salary Range $151,200.00 - $213,000.00 USD
 
 
 Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
 
 
 Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
 
 
 
 Our Commitment to Inclusion
 
 
 
 Our journey begins with our people&mdash;developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
 
 
 
 Equal Opportunity Employer
 
 
 
 Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
 
 Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
 
 
 For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.
 
 
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Litigation Counsel

AEGIS Insurance Services, Inc.

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 AEGIS Insurance Services, Inc. (&ldquo;AEGIS&rdquo;) has an immediate opening for a
 
 Litigation Counsel or Senior Litigation Counsel
 
 responsible for overseeing an inventory of complex Professional Liability claims at the excess level. Candidate will effectively manage assigned claims and provide claims services and appropriate advice to AEGIS and its Members-Policyholders.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Requirements:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in insurance claims or related legal field
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 Experience with coverage analysis, litigation procedures, and management/negotiation of large and/or complex claims
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 Experience managing D&amp;O, Fiduciary, EPL and/or Cyber claims a plus
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 Law degree from an ABA accredited school and admission to a state bar
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 Professional insurance designations a plus
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 Working knowledge of the energy industry a plus
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 Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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 Ability to effectively present to varied audiences
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 Candidate Attributes:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Collaborative Communications and Behavior: Develops and maintains effective working relationships as a team member and across divisions; readily collaborates and shares information, seeks and provides constructive feedback, and supports a respectful workplace
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 Initiative and Accountability: Proactively addresses opportunities to enhance AEGIS&rsquo; people, processes, products, and services, takes ownership for one&rsquo;s responsibilities by acting with integrity and in the best interest of the organization and stakeholders
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 Quality-Focused: Demonstrates a solution-focus, displays thoroughness and accuracy through quality deliverables, and demonstrates persistence and perseverance in achieving concrete and tangible outcomes
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 Service-Oriented: Conveys a genuine desire and ability to anticipate and meet customer needs and creates and nurtures mutually beneficial relationships within AEGIS and with AEGIS Members and brokers
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 Essential Job Functions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Management of Assigned Claims
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Achieve timely and proper coverage analysis and verification, and effectively communicate AEGIS&rsquo; coverage positions on assigned claims
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 Achieve timely and accurate evaluation of liability and damages
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 Achieve timely and adequate establishment and adjustment of UNL and NUNL reserves reflecting AEGIS&rsquo; ultimate probable cost/exposure
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 Achieve timely and appropriate reporting to file, claims management and reinsurers, as needed
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 Provide advice, technical assistance and case management direction to insureds&rsquo; claim professionals and defense attorneys in the investigation, evaluation, negotiation, settlement and defense of claims and litigation, as appropriate
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 Conduct or participate in settlement negotiations in conjunction with insured&rsquo;s personnel and counsel, when appropriate
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 Consult with Claims management and the Claims Review Committee, as required, in the evaluation and management of assigned claims
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 Assist in the development of policy and standards for the Claims Division
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 Foster and maintain good working relationships with insureds, counsel, brokers, and reinsurers
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 As requested, provide advice and guidance to AEGIS colleagues in the evaluation and management of claims, analysis of coverage issues and in the research and review of statutory and common law
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 Ensure the smooth operation of the department when the Claims management team is unavailable
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 Keep abreast of developments in the law and their applicability and impact on claims
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 www.aegislink.com
 
 
 
 
 
 EOE
 
 
 
 
 
 AEGIS Insurance Services, Inc. participates in E-Verify
 
 
 
 
 
 We expect to pay a starting salary between $120,000 and $150,000. An applicant&rsquo;s placement within this range is based on their individual qualifications and professional experience. In addition to base salary, AEGIS employees are eligible to participate in the Company&rsquo;s annual incentive program, with competitive awards based on corporate and individual performance.
 
 
 
 
 
 In addition, we offer a comprehensive and competitive suite of options for health &amp; wellness, retirement, income protection, time off and additional benefits:
 
 
 
 
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 Health &amp; Wellness: medical, dental, vision, mental health support, health savings account with a Company contribution, wellness and employee assistance programs
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 Retirement: 401(k) plan with matching contribution
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 Income Protection: life, disability, accident and critical illness insurance
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 Time Off: Vacation days, sick days, holidays and family/military leave options
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 Other: Commuter benefits, pet insurance, hybrid work schedule available
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 Growth: Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
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OpenAI

About the Team
 
OpenAI's Legal team plays a crucial role in furthering OpenAI's mission by tackling innovative, fundamental legal issues in AI. If you're passionate about doing significant and unique work as a technology lawyer, this team is for you. The team comprises legal professionals from diverse fields, including technology, privacy, IP, corporate, cybersecurity, employment, tax, regulatory, and litigation.
 
About the Role
 
We’re growing our world-class Litigation and Regulatory team and seek an experienced counsel to support litigation, dispute resolution, and certain regulatory matters related to our business. This role is highly cross-functional across OpenAI, including work across our Legal, Communications, Global Affairs, and Executive teams. This role reports to our Associate General Counsel.
 
This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.
 
In this role, you will: 
Provide legal advice and counsel on a wide range of global litigation and regulatory matters, including commercial disputes, intellectual property litigation, and regulatory investigations and enforcement actions.
 
Manage and oversee outside counsel in all aspects of litigation and regulatory matters, including discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations.
 
Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends, and provide updates and legal guidance to company leadership and stakeholders.
 
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information, assess risk, and develop legal strategies to resolve disputes.
 
You might thrive in this role if you: 
Have at least 10+ years of combined litigation and/or regulatory experience at innovative technology companies and law firms.
 
Have a strong sense of ownership, are inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and can demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
 
Have a JD and license or qualification to practice in CA
 
About OpenAI
 
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.
 
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
 
For additional information, please see
 
OpenAI’s Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
 
.
 
Background checks for applicants will be administered in accordance with applicable law, and qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment consistent with those laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, for US-based candidates. For unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations.
 
To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report through
 
this form
 
. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance.
 
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
 
OpenAI Global Applicant Privacy Policy
 
At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology.
 
Compensation
 
$330K + Offers Equity

TikTok

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 Responsibilities
 
 
 Our Global Legal team provides key support for all TikTok&rsquo;s innovative initiatives, state-of-the-art products, and integrated platforms servicing our global video market. We help our technological and business teams enable their vision by providing integrated legal guidance and support. The TikTok team is growing fast and is seeking highly experienced, bright and capable legal professionals to join the team. The Global Employment Law team provides strategic and practical legal advice to Human Resources and business stakeholders globally, and handles employment litigation matters involving TikTok in all the regions in which TikTok operates. This role is for a senior level employment lawyer with expertise in managing employment law disputes and litigation matters and will report to our Head of Employment Litigation. The following describes the responsibilities and requirements for the role.
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 - Manage all aspects of employment disputes, including risk assessment and development of litigation defense strategies, effective management of external legal counsel, working cross-functionally to manage e-discovery issues, fact-finding and analysis, witness preparation, depositions, case management conferences, motion practice, and arbitration or trial preparation and presentation.
 
 - Work with investigative teams to ensure thorough, complete, and privileged investigations of employment-related matters, and provide employment law advice and guidance.
 
 - Serve as a strong contributor on legal compliance matters relating to employment law issues.
 
 - Help to build and manage internal processes and policies to efficiently and effectively manage our growing litigation caseload.
 
 - Work cross-functionally to create, lead, or support training on global employment law issues, as needed.
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 Minimum Qualifications
 
 - Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school (or foreign equivalent) with membership in good standing in a US State Bar.
 
 - Extensive employment legal experience in private practice with a highly regarded firm and a corporate legal department, with a focus on advising on investigations and managing employment disputes and litigation matters.
 
 - Experience taking matters through trial or binding arbitration a plus.
 
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 - Experience handling employment litigation matters in multiple jurisdictions, through all stages of litigation, including trial, retaining and managing outside counsel to ensure that all aspects of the company's legal representation are of the highest quality, and representing multi-national companies involved in complex disputes with outstanding outcomes.
 
 - Demonstrated judgment, personal integrity, and interpersonal skills. Strong ability to work as a team player who can effectively collaborate with colleagues from the Global Legal team and business stakeholders.
 
 - Excellent communication skills, including exceptional legal writing skills and the ability to craft persuasive and concise briefs.
 
 
 
 About TikTok
 
 
 TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.&ZeroWidthSpace;
 
 
 
 
 Why Join Us
 
 
 Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect &ndash; and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.&ZeroWidthSpace;
 
 We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.&ZeroWidthSpace;
 
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 Diversity &amp; Inclusion&ZeroWidthSpace;
 
 TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.&ZeroWidthSpace;
 
 
 
 
 TikTok Accommodation
 
 
 TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request&ZeroWidthSpace;
 
 
 
 
 Job Information
 
 
 【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
 
 The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $213000 - $376200 annually.&ZeroWidthSpace;
 
 Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate&rsquo;s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.&ZeroWidthSpace;
 
 Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).&ZeroWidthSpace;
 
 The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.&ZeroWidthSpace;
 
 For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:&ZeroWidthSpace;
 
 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:&ZeroWidthSpace;
 
 1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;&ZeroWidthSpace;
 
 2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and&ZeroWidthSpace;
 
 3. Exercising sound judgment.&ZeroWidthSpace;
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Senior Employment Litigation Counsel

Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General

RHODE ISLAND OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERALSENIOR LITIGATION COUNSEL &ndash; SPECIAL ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERALCIVIL DIVISION, CONSUMER &amp; ECONOMIC JUSTICE UNITPAYGRADE 8739 ($115,284- $133,863)Or commensurate with experienceAugust 20, 2024 &ndash; December 31, 2025The Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General is seeking a litigator with extensive state and federal court experience to help lead the Office&rsquo;s consumer protection and antitrust enforcement. The Senior Litigation Counsel will be focused on developing and prosecuting civil consumer protection and antitrust claims against business preying on Rhode Islanders. This position provides a unique opportunity to utilize the Office&rsquo;s legal tools to protect the community and foster a fair and equitable marketplace.About the Office of the Attorney General: The Attorney General is the state&rsquo;s top lawyer and law enforcement official, protecting and serving the people and interests of Rhode Island through a broad range of duties. Every day, the Office&rsquo;s attorneys fight to ensure the public safety of the state&rsquo;s communities, improve the economic security of its citizens, safeguard the state&rsquo;s spectacular natural resources, and restore the public&rsquo;s trust in government. Assistant and Special Assistant Attorneys General represent the people of Rhode Island in civil and criminal matters before trial courts, appellate courts, and the supreme courts of Rhode Island and the United States. The Office is unique among attorneys general offices across the country. Out of fifty states, only two other offices share the same broad criminal mission. The Office&rsquo;s attorneys prosecute complex and violent crimes but also functionally serve as one of the nation&rsquo;s largest district attorney&rsquo;s offices, prosecuting all felonies throughout the state.Public Protection Bureau and Consumer &amp; Economic Justice Unit: The Public Protection Bureau has been recently created within the Civil Division of the Attorney General&rsquo;s office and is comprised of four units &ndash; Healthcare, Consumer and Economic Justice, Environmental and Energy and Civil &amp; Community Rights. Each of these units affirmatively develops legal work and initiatives by using the legal authority of the Office of Attorney General to advance and protect dignity, quality of life, and equity for all Rhode Islanders.The mission of the Consumer and Economic Justice Unit is to protect Rhode Islanders and Rhode Island businesses and workers from unfair, deceptive, fraudulent, or anti-competitive trade practices. Unit staff has the ability to make a direct and meaningful impact on their local community while working in an interesting and evolving area of the law. The Unit handles complex, fast-moving, and high-stakes matters on behalf of the State ranging from multi-state antitrust lawsuits against big tech to false advertising claims against businesses preying on Rhode Islanders. This work utilizes a broad range of legal tools across industries working on timely and impactful issues. The Unit is comprised of attorneys and non-attorney investigators and has direct responsibility for educating consumers, fielding consumer complaints, and responding directly to constituents.Duties and Opportunities: For this position, a Special Assistant Attorney General will be responsible for developing, leading, and supporting litigation and other initiatives to protect consumers and the market. The SAAG in this position will be responsible for identifying appropriate novel areas of investigation, identifying local, national, and regional trends, leading investigations of potential cases, pre-trial litigation, negotiation, written and oral argument, trial work, and appeals. Responsibilities also include close work with consumers, investigators, community advocates, federal enforcers, and other Attorney General offices on multistate litigation. This work may be in one or more of a broad range of civil areas including: administrative law, antitrust, consumer and deceptive practices, data protection &amp; privacy and charitable trusts. The applicant will be expected to carry a full civil litigation caseload in the capacity as first chair, and be expected to draft, file, and argue motions/legal memoranda, as well as litigate, in state and federal court.Opportunities for Special Assistant Attorneys General in the Civil Division are offered to ensure professional growth and development. Opportunities include attending National Association of Attorney General trainings and conferences throughout the country, serving on state, local, federal, and/or non-profit boards, commissions, working groups, and/or task forces as a designee of the Attorney General, providing substantive expertise to legislative or policy initiatives, and supervising student interns as part of the Office&rsquo;s legal internship program.Eligibility: The successful applicant must have a law degree from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar of any jurisdiction. If not a member of the Rhode Island Bar, the candidate must be eligible for admission to the Rhode Island bar and prepared to sit for the bar exam or obtain admission through score transfer.Qualifications: At least 10 years of litigation experience is preferred but not mandatory. Candidates must have strong written/oral advocacy and negotiating skills and possess the capacity to function in a sometimes-high stress, demanding environment. Extensive experience in both state and federal court is preferred.If applying for the position via mail or email, there is no need to also apply through online system.Application Process: Applicants should submit a (1) a cover letter summarizing why you are interested and describing the skills and abilities you possess that will enable you to succeed in this position, (2) resume, (3) list of three references, and (4) a writing sample to:Aida GomezDirector of AdministrationOffice of the Attorney General150 South Main Street Providence, RI 02903agomez@riag.ri.govSarah RiceAssistant Attorney Generalsrice@riag.ri.govEqual Opportunity Employer: The Attorney General&rsquo;s Office is stronger, more credible, and more capable when its employees bring diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to their work. The Office encourages all qualified applicants from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and persons with disabilities to apply.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, or covered veteran status.Other Information: Finalists will be subject to a full background investigation including reference checks. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background investigation, receipt of letters of good standing from each Bar in which the applicant is a member, and membership in good standing with, or admission into, the Rhode Island Bar. In certain limited circumstances, applicants may be hired pending temporary or full admission.Job Type: Full-timePay: $115,284.00 - $133,863.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

SENIOR LITIGATION COUNSEL/CONSUMER UNIT/CIVIL DIVISION (#16389)

RHODE ISLAND OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERALSENIOR LITIGATION COUNSEL/SPECIAL ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERALCIVIL DIVISION &ndash; GOVERNMENT LITIGATION BUREAUPAYGRADE 8742 ($133,863- $152,434) OR COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCESeptember 3, 2024 &ndash; December 31, 2025The Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General is seeking a candidate with trial and supervisory experience as Senior Litigation Attorney in the Government Litigation Bureau within the Civil Division.About the Office of the Attorney General: The Attorney General is the state&rsquo;s top lawyer and law enforcement official, protecting and serving the people and interests of Rhode Island through a broad range of duties. Every day, the Office&rsquo;s attorneys fight to ensure the public safety of the state&rsquo;s communities, improve the economic security of its citizens, safeguard the state&rsquo;s spectacular natural resources, and restore the public&rsquo;s trust in government. Assistant and Special Assistant Attorneys General represent the people of Rhode Island in civil and criminal matters before trial courts, appellate courts, and the supreme courts of Rhode Island and the United States. The Office is unique among attorneys general offices across the country. Out of fifty states, only two other offices share the same broad criminal mission. The Office&rsquo;s attorneys prosecute complex and violent crimes but also functionally serve as one of the nation&rsquo;s largest district attorney&rsquo;s offices, prosecuting all felonies throughout the state.Civil Division: Within the Civil Division, the Government Litigation Bureau leads litigation on behalf of the state, counsels the Attorney General and other government officials, and performs a range of regulatory duties. Government Litigation Bureau attorneys defend the State of Rhode Island, its agencies, and its employees on many litigation matters ranging from personal injury matters, employment law complaints, and the interpretation/constitutional challenges to state law.From identifying and pursuing landmark civil actions against businesses and individuals that have harmed Rhode Islanders to defending state laws, state agencies, state general officers, legislators, and employees, the Division and its attorneys are at the forefront of matters being litigated before trial courts, appellate courts, and the supreme courts of Rhode Island and the United States.Duties and Opportunities: The Senior Litigation Attorneyplays a key role in Government Litigation by supervising staff attorneys on their own cases and litigating more complex cases while involving staff attorneys. The Senior Litigation Attorney will be responsible for supervising attorneys and litigating at every phase of litigation, including case development, pre-trial litigation, negotiation, written and oral argument, regulatory and agency advising and trial work. in state and federal court on behalf of the state of Rhode Island, its agencies, and its officers or employees. Cases range from negligence claims to complex litigation and Constitutional claims. The attorney in this position will work closely with the Deputy Chiefs to support staff attorneys in Government Litigation by helping to identify areas for growth, opportunities for education and training, and consequential issues in the cases being litigated.Opportunities for Special Assistant Attorneys General in the Civil Division are offered to ensure professional growth and development. These opportunities include attending National Association of Attorney General trainings and conferences throughout the country, serving on state, local, federal, and/or non-profit boards, commissions, working groups, and/or task forces as a designee of the Attorney General, providing substantive expertise to legislative or policy initiatives, and supervising student interns as part of the Office&rsquo;s legal internship program.Eligibility: The successful applicant must have a law degree from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar of any jurisdiction. If not a member of the Rhode Island Bar, the candidate must be eligible for admission to the Rhode Island bar and be willing to take the Rhode Island bar examination.Qualifications: Candidates with ten or more years of litigation experience including having tried jury trials to verdict are preferred. The salary range listed for this position is intended for candidates at the top of the desired experience range. Candidates must have strong written/oral advocacy and negotiating skills and possess the capacity to function in a sometimes-high stress, demanding environment. Applicants must work well independently and as part of a team, including with other attorneys and support staff. The ability to work with other state government employees and communicate with members of the public is a must. Litigation experience in both state and federal court is preferred. The applicant should bring innovative thinking to the ways in which the Office of the Attorney General can consistently and increasingly meet the needs of Rhode Island residents.If applying for this position by submitting a cover letter and resume via mail or email, no need to apply through online system.Application Process: Applicants should submit a (1) a cover letter summarizing why you are interested and describing the skills and abilities you possess that will enable you to succeed in this position, (2) resume, (3) list of three references, and (4) a writing sample to:Aida GomezDirector of AdministrationOffice of the Attorney General150 South Main Street Providence, RI 02903agomez@riag.ri.govMatt ShawAssistant Attorney Generalmshaw@riag.ri.govEqual Opportunity Employer:The Attorney General&rsquo;s Office is stronger, more credible, and more capable when its employees bring diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to their work. The Office encourages all qualified applicants from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and persons with disabilities to apply.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, or covered veteran status.Other Information: Finalists will be subject to a full background investigation including reference checks. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background investigation, receipt of letters of good standing from each Bar in which the applicant is a member, and membership in good standing with, or admission into, the Rhode Island Bar. In certain limited circumstances, applicants may be hired pending temporary or full admission.Job Type: Full-timePay: $133,863.00 - $152,434.00 per yearWork Location: In person

SENIOR LITIGATION COUNSEL/GOVERNMENT LITIGATION BUREAU/CIVIL DIVISION (#16428)

RHODE ISLAND OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERALSENIOR LITIGATION COUNSEL FOR CLIMATE SPECIAL ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERALENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY UNITPaygrade &ndash; 8739 ($115,284-$133,863)Or commensurate with experienceAugust 5, 2023 &ndash; December 31, 2025The Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General is seeking a litigator with extensive state and federal court experience to help lead the Office&rsquo;s Environment and Energy Unit. The Senior Litigation Counsel will be focused on developing and prosecuting the Office&rsquo;s climate strategy and addressing co-occurring environmental harms across regulatory, administrative, and judicial modalities. Rhode Island has passed a number of innovative climate laws, including the 2021 Act on Climate, and its geography ensures that climate is at the forefront of securing a just future for all Rhode Islanders. This position provides a unique opportunity to utilize the Office&rsquo;s legal tools to fight for climate adaptation, mitigation, and resiliency and to enable the green energy future while centering environmental justice principles to ensure an equitable transition.About the Office of the Attorney General: The Attorney General is the state&rsquo;s top lawyer and law enforcement official, protecting and serving the people and interests of Rhode Island through a broad range of duties. Every day, the Office&rsquo;s attorneys fight to ensure the public safety of the state&rsquo;s communities, improve the economic security of its citizens, safeguard the state&rsquo;s spectacular natural resources, and restore the public&rsquo;s trust in government. Assistant and Special Assistant Attorneys General represent the people of Rhode Island in civil and criminal matters before trial courts, appellate courts, and the supreme courts of Rhode Island and the United States. The Office is unique among attorneys general offices across the country. Out of fifty states, only two other offices share the same broad criminal mission. The Office&rsquo;s attorneys prosecute complex and violent crimes but also functionally serve as one of the nation&rsquo;s largest district attorney&rsquo;s offices, prosecuting all felonies throughout the state.Environmental and Energy Unit: The Environment and Energy Unit within the Civil Division develops and leads high-impact, cutting-edge advocacy efforts in the environment and energy sectors, counsels the Attorney General and other government officials on environmental and energy-related issues; performs a range of functions, including litigation, public comment, policy development, and provides oversight with respect to state and federal agencies&rsquo; regulatory actions and responsibilities. From identifying and pursuing landmark civil actions against businesses and individuals that have harmed or threaten to harm the health of Rhode Islanders and/or the State&rsquo;s public trust resources, to defending state laws, the Unit&rsquo;s attorneys are at the forefront of matters being litigated before trial courts, appellate courts, and the supreme courts of Rhode Island and the United States.Duties and Opportunities: For this position, a Special Assistant Attorney General will be responsible for developing, leading, and supporting litigation and other initiatives in support of achieving and enforcing 2021 Act on Climate greenhouse gas reduction mandates and in the many state and other regulatory proceedings stemming from a transition to green energy. The SAAG in this position will be responsible for identifying appropriate novel areas of investigation, identifying local, national, and regional trends, leading investigations of potential cases, pre-trial litigation, negotiation, written and oral argument, trial work, and appeals. Responsibilities also include close work with community advocates, outside counsel, and other Attorney General offices on multistate litigation. This work may be in one or more of a broad range of civil areas including: environmental law, administrative law, energy regulation, mass tort, tort, and land use. The applicant will be expected to carry a full civil litigation caseload in the capacity as first chair, and be expected to draft, file, and argue motions/legal memoranda, as well as litigate, in state and federal court.Opportunities for Special Assistant Attorneys General in the Civil Division are offered to ensure professional growth and development. Opportunities include attending National Association of Attorney General trainings and conferences throughout the country, serving on state, local, federal, and/or non-profit boards, commissions, working groups, and/or task forces as a designee of the Attorney General, providing substantive expertise to legislative or policy initiatives, and supervising student interns as part of the Office&rsquo;s legal internship program.Eligibility: The successful applicant must have a law degree from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar of any jurisdiction. If not a member of the Rhode Island Bar, the candidate must be eligible for admission to the Rhode Island bar and prepared to sit for the bar exam or obtain admission through score transfer.Qualifications: At least 10 years of litigation experience is preferred but not mandatory. Candidates must have strong written/oral advocacy and negotiating skills and possess the capacity to function in a sometimes-high stress, demanding environment. Extensive experience in both state and federal court is preferred. While experience specific to environmental law may be helpful, candidates with the relevant litigation background and a demonstrated interest in the issues presented by climate change are encouraged to apply.If applying for this position via mail or email, there is no need to also apply through online system.Application Process: Applicants should submit a (1) a cover letter summarizing why you are interested and describing the skills and abilities you possess that will enable you to succeed in this position, (2) resume, (3) list of three references, and (4) a writing sample to:Aida GomezDirector of AdministrationOffice of the Attorney General150 South Main Street Providence, RI 02903agomez@riag.ri.govSarah RiceAssistant Attorney Generalsrice@riag.ri.govEqual Opportunity Employer: The Attorney General&rsquo;s Office is stronger, more credible, and more capable when its attorneys bring diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to their work. The Office encourages all qualified applicants from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and persons with disabilities to apply.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, or covered veteran status.Other Information: Finalists will be subject to a full background investigation including reference checks. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background investigation, receipt of letters of good standing from each Bar in which the applicant is a member, and membership in good standing with, or admission into, the Rhode Island Bar. In certain limited circumstances, applicants may be hired pending temporary or full admission.Job Type: Full-timePay: $115,284.00 - $133,863.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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