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Kraken

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 Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!
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 Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.
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 We&rsquo;re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.
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 It&rsquo;s a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.
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 Kraken is seeking a Senior AI Attorney to serve as a subject matter expert on legal and regulatory issues related to artificial intelligence, data governance, and emerging technologies.
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 This role will advise on the procurement, development, deployment, and governance of AI systems across the company, with a particular focus on data usage, model training, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
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 We are looking for someone based in London or New York.
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   Support sales and commercial activities involving AI-enabled products and services, including advising on regulatory risk, data usage, representations and warranties, and customer-facing AI disclosures
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   Advise engineering, product, and business teams on AI regulations, governance, and risk management
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   Provide legal guidance on the use of Kraken, customer, and third-party data in AI model training and applications
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   Monitor and advise on emerging global AI jurisprudence, laws and regulations, including the EU AI Act and GDPR
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   Support AI integration into Kraken products and services, including risk assessment and mitigation
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   Collaborate with engineering, AI, privacy, cybersecurity, procurement, and regulatory teams
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   Advise global affiliates on AI, data protection, and regulatory issues
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   Support AI governance frameworks, policies, and internal controls
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   Assist with incident response and regulatory inquiries related to AI or data usage
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   Develop and deliver AI and data protection training
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   Minimum of 5 years of experience at a top-tier law firm
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   Experience advising on AI, machine learning, or advanced technology matters in-house at an international company
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   Strong knowledge of global data protection laws, including GDPR; EU AI Act familiarity required
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   Familiarity with cloud and SaaS
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  Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Kraken, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We consider all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. U.S. based candidates can learn more about their EEO rights here.
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Senior Legal Counsel, Artificial Intelligence & Data

<div></div><div><div>Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!</div><div></div><div><br>
Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.</div><div></div><div><br>
We&rsquo;re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.</div><div></div><div><br>
It&rsquo;s a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.</div><div></div><div><br>
Kraken is seeking a Senior AI Attorney to serve as a subject matter expert on legal and regulatory issues related to artificial intelligence, data governance, and emerging technologies.</div><div></div><div><br>
This role will advise on the procurement, development, deployment, and governance of AI systems across the company, with a particular focus on data usage, model training, privacy, and regulatory compliance.<br>
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<div>We are looking for someone based in London or New York.
</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What you'll do</b></h3><ul><li>
Support sales and commercial activities involving AI-enabled products and services, including advising on regulatory risk, data usage, representations and warranties, and customer-facing AI disclosures.</li><li>
Advise engineering, product, and business teams on AI regulations, governance, and risk management.</li><li>
Provide legal guidance on the use of Kraken, customer, and third-party data in AI model training and applications.</li><li>
Monitor and advise on emerging global AI jurisprudence, laws and regulations, including the EU AI Act and GDPR.</li><li>
Support AI integration into Kraken products and services, including risk assessment and mitigation.</li><li>
Collaborate with engineering, AI, privacy, cybersecurity, procurement, and regulatory teams.</li><li>
Advise global affiliates on AI, data protection, and regulatory issues.</li><li>
Support AI governance frameworks, policies, and internal controls.</li><li>
Assist with incident response and regulatory inquiries related to AI or data usage.</li><li>
Develop and deliver AI and data protection training.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What we're looking for</b></h3><ul><li>
Minimum of 5 years of experience at a top-tier law firm.</li><li>
Experience advising on AI, machine learning, or advanced technology matters in-house at an international company.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of global data protection laws, including GDPR; EU AI Act familiarity required.</li><li>
Familiarity with cloud and SaaS.</li></ul><div><b>
Kraken is a certified Great Place to Work in France, Germany, Spain, Japan and Australia. In the UK we are one of the Best Workplaces on Glassdoor with a score of 4.5 and in Germany we rate 4.7 on Kununu as a Top Company. Check out our Welcome to the Jungle site (</b><b>FR</b><b>/</b><b>EN</b><b>) to learn more about our teams and culture.</b></div><div></div><div><i><br>
Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. If you have any specific accommodations or a unique preference, please contact us at inclusion@kraken.tech and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Kraken, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We consider all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. U.S. based candidates can learn more about their EEO rights here.</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
Our (i) </i><i>Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Notice</i><i>, (ii) </i><i>Website Privacy Notice </i><i>and (iii) </i><i>Cookie Notice</i><i> govern the collection and use of your personal data in connection with your application and use of our website. These policies explain how we handle your data and outline your rights under applicable laws, including, but not limited to, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your information, object to processing, or withdraw consent. By applying, you acknowledge that you&rsquo;ve read, understood and consent to these terms</i></div>
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</p></div>

VAST Data

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 VAST Data is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our team! This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an organization that is in the center of the hurricane being created by the revolution in artificial intelligence.
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 "VAST's data management vision is the future of the market." - Forbes
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 VAST Data is the data platform company for the AI era. We are building the enterprise software infrastructure to capture, catalog, refine, enrich, and protect massive datasets and make them available for real-time data analysis and AI training and inference. Designed from the ground up to make AI simple to deploy and manage, VAST takes the cost and complexity out of deploying enterprise and AI infrastructure across data center, edge, and cloud.
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 Our success has been built through intense innovation, a customer-first mentality and a team of fearless VASTronauts who leverage their skills &amp; experiences to make real market impact. This is an opportunity to be a key contributor at a pivotal time in our company&rsquo;s growth and at a pivotal point in computing history.
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 We are looking for an experienced, hands-on, pragmatic and proactive lawyer who enjoys advising on and negotiating a broad variety of commercial contracts.
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 This is a great opportunity to be part of the fastest-growing infrastructure company in history. In just a few short years, we&rsquo;ve shaken up the industry by challenging traditional architecture models and introduced a revolutionary set of storage possibilities through our Universal Storage platform.
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 Our success has been built through incredible leadership and motivated employees who want to leverage their skills &amp; experiences to make a real impact. This is an opportunity to be a key player at a pivotal time in our company&rsquo;s growth.
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 Come join the disruption, make your mark, and be a part of the amazing team introducing the new era of data storage!
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   The role has a particular focus on commercial technology contracts.
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   Providing legal advice on a variety of legal matters with a primary emphasis on drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements for customers, partners and suppliers.
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   Reviewing, drafting and negotiating various standard and non-standard contracts and related documents in support of business needs and initiatives. Representative agreement types are as follows: Software licensing agreements; Master Services Agreement, Non-Disclosure Agreement, vendor agreements, marketing agreements, distribution, resale and other channel agreements.
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   Identify commercial, legal and compliance risks arising from existing and contemplated commercial transactions and initiatives.
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   Monitoring legal, legislative and regulatory trends applicable to the business (i.e. data privacy, security and data protection laws).
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   Work with other departments across the globe to ensure consistency of advice.
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   Reporting matters as required to the Legal Director
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   Leading with other legal and compliance projects as requested.
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   Law degree from an accredited law school and active licence to practice law
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   Excellent written and oral, negotiation and communication skills
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   Ability to work in a fast paced environment and prioritize high priority tasks
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   Ability to hit the ground running and enjoying working alongside senior stakeholders
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   High level of attention to detail and ability to work independently and also to be part of a team.
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   Prior in-house experience in a fast-paced environment working to tight deadlines
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   Enthusiastic and self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and a willing helpful attitude
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   Understands business challenges and works to develop sensible and commercially reasonable compromise positions
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   International experience and data privacy expertise are desired but not essential
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Senior Legal Counsel

Spotify

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 We are seeking a Legal Counsel with strong audiobook licensing experience to join our Legal Licensing &amp; BD Team. As legal counsel in our legal audiobook licensing team you will work closely with our publisher partnership team on the business side, negotiating and drafting audiobook licenses with major and independent book publishers and providing day-to-day legal input on business and strategy related to Spotify&rsquo;s audiobook initiative. Our work is cutting edge, fast-paced and always evolving, so we are looking for an innovative, dynamic and proactive problem-solver to join our team.
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   Provide strategic, tactical legal advice related to audiobook rights in a creative, business-centric way.
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   Support and advise our publisher-facing and author teams on legal audiobook licensing matters.
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   Structure, draft, and negotiate audiobook license agreements.
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   Serve as a subject matter expert on the legal obligations related to audiobook content.
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   Collaborate with internal legal and product teams to assess new audiobook initiatives and innovations in relation to contractual obligations with external publishing partners
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   Act as the day-to-day legal support for Spotify&rsquo;s commercial relationship with top book publishers globally!
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   US or UK qualified lawyer with 7+ years of relevant law firm and/or in-house counsel transactional experience.
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   Excellent legal analytical skills and strong working knowledge of copyright law and legal issues relating to the audiobook space, including experience negotiating and drafting complex content licensing agreements between digital services and book publishers.
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   Strong commercial acumen with a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving and ability to effectively counsel business teams by providing pragmatic, commercial and timely advice.
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   Ability to be nimble and work in a fast-paced environment with changing needs and demanding timelines.
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   An excellent communicator who excels at relationship building and expectation management.
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   You have strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills and the ability to express thoughts logically and succinctly.
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   You are a self-starter with a proven track record of executing complex projects and have solid organizational and project management skills.
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   You embody Spotify&rsquo;s values (Innovative, Collaborative, Sincere, Passionate, Playful) and demonstrate a Growth Mindset.
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   You are passionate about audiobooks and invested in contributing to the growth and success of authors and the format at large on our platform.
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   Spanish language proficiency welcome.
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   This position is located in either New York, Miami or London, UK.
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 The United States base range for this position is $170,366.00 - $243,380, plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six-month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, paid flexible holidays, and paid sick leave. These ranges may be modified in the future.
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 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Find our AI notice here: https://lifeatspotify.com/ai-notice
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 Today, we are the world&rsquo;s most popular audio streaming subscription service.
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Legal Counsel, Audiobook Licensing

CLEAR

<div><p>Have you ever had that green-light feeling? When you hit every green light and the day just feels like magic. CLEAR's mission is to create frictionless experiences where every day has that feeling. With more than 30+ million passionate members and hundreds of partners around the world, CLEAR's identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it's at the airport, stadium, or right on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you - unlocking easier, more secure, and more seamless experiences - making them all feel like magic.</p>
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We're seeking Senior Counsel, Product &amp; Privacy to join CLEAR's Legal team. In this role, you'll partner closely with our Product, Engineering, Operations, Security, and Business Development teams to support continued development of our product across CLEAR's business lines including aviation, entertainment, financial services and healthcare. You'll provide practical, business-oriented legal advice that supports CLEAR's mission of delivering frictionless and trusted experiences. This position reports the VP, Product &amp; Commercial and offers a unique opportunity to make an impact in a fast-growing, innovative environment.</p>
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<p><b><i>What you'll do:</i></b></p>
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<li>Serve as a key legal partner to CLEAR's Product, Engineering, Growth and business teams across our platform and services.</li>
<li>Advise Product and Engineering teams throughout the entire product development lifecycle, ensuring product features and designs comply with customer and regulator expectations and applicable laws, including privacy, consumer protection intellectual property, AI/ML use, and more.</li>
<li>Navigate subscription frameworks, including auto renewal laws, and marketing complexity.</li>
<li>Collaborate cross-functionally to drive CLEAR's operational and strategic goals.</li>
<li>Stay current on laws and regulations impacting CLEAR's business, including data privacy, consumer protection and commercial law developments.</li>
<li>Partner with Security and Privacy teams to ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA and other global data protection laws.</li>
<li>Advise on global expansion.</li>
<li>Draft and update product related terms of service, privacy policy and member agreements.</li>
<li>Be a problem-solver who understands CLEAR's business and delivers practical, actionable advice.</li></ul><br>
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How you'll measure success:</i></b></p>
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<li>Deliver timely and practical legal support that accelerates product launches and drives business growth.</li>
<li>Build strong partnerships across business units through proactive and solution-oriented counsel.</li>
<li>Help implement scalable systems and processes that improve product development management.</li></ul><br>
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What you're great at:</i></b></p>
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<li>7+ years of relevant legal experience, including a combination of law firm and in-house experience at a technology company, with at least 2 years specializing in a product counsel role in-house.</li>
<li>Deep experience in product counseling and global privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, etc.</li>
<li>Strong business acumen and ability to balance risk with commercial objectives.</li>
<li>Excellent judgment, communication, and drafting skills.</li>
<li>Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Familiarity with privacy, data protection laws a must; familiarity with identity technology issues is a plus.</li>
<li>Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. state.</li>
<li>Product savvy legal partner. You've served as a trusted advisor to Product, Engineering, and Security teams, and know how to translate legal requirements into actionable advice for technical teams in Product and Engineering throughout the product development lifecycle.</li>
<li>Nice to haves:<br>
<ul><li>Previous experience advising healthcare institutions or HIPAA.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience with privacy laws and building new product review processes.</li>
<li>Familiarity with global product launches and evolving artificial intelligence laws.</li></ul></li><br>
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<p></p><p><b><i>How You'll be Rewarded:</i></b></p>
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At CLEAR, we help YOU move forward - because when you're at your best, we're at our best. You'll work with talented team members motivated by our mission of making experiences safer and easier. Our offices are bright and energetic with an open concept and plenty of conference rooms and casual co-working spaces. We also offer catered lunches every day and have fully stocked kitchens. Outside of the office, we invest in your well-being and learning &amp; development with stipends and reimbursement programs.</p>
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We offer holistic total rewards, including comprehensive healthcare plans, family-building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support), flexible time off, annual wellness stipend, free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents, a CLEAR Plus membership, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. The base salary range for this role is $225,000-$280,000, depending on levels of skills and experience.</p>
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The base salary range represents the low and high end of CLEAR's salary range for this position. Salaries will vary depending on various factors which include, but are not limited to location, education, skills, experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of CLEAR's total compensation package for employees and other rewards may include annual bonuses, commission, Restricted Stock Units</i></p>
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CLEAR provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or protected needs. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, time off, extra breaks, making a change to the application process or work procedures, policy exceptions, providing documents in an alternative format, live captioning or using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.</i></p>
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We are committed to a transparent and secure hiring process. All communications related to this role will come directly from a CLEAR employee through valid CLEAR channels (e.g., a valid @clearme.com email address or verified CLEAR LinkedIn profile). We encourage candidates to remain alert to job scams and to report any suspicious activity.</i></p>
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#LI-Onsite</p></div><p></p>

Senior Counsel, Product & Privacy

Versant

<div><b>Company Description</b><p><br>
VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.</p><p>
As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.</p><p>
VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.</p><b><br>
Job Description</b><p><br>
The Senior Counsel/Counsel role will serve as a trusted legal advisor to Human Resources leaders and senior business executives, offering strategic, business-focused labor and employment law advice and practical guidance on the full range of labor and employment law matters impacting a fast-paced, creative workforce.</p><p><b>
Job Duties</b></p><ul><li>
Provide legal and strategic counsel to senior leadership on various labor relations matters covering employees in news, production, technical operations, and sports, including collective bargaining agreement administration, grievance processing, arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, and union campaigns, and assist in developing and implementing company labor relations strategy.</li><li>
Draft, negotiate, and advise on employment contracts for on-air News and Sports talent, including anchors, reporters, correspondents, analysts, and contributors.</li><li>
Advise on employment law issues, including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims; workforce restructurings; leave and accommodation matters; wage-and-hour compliance; and pay equity and labor law matters, including</li><li>
Cultivate strong working relationships with union representatives, agents and counsel representing on-air talent, and internal business partners, including production, HR, finance, payroll and business &amp; legal affairs executives.</li><li>
Oversee and advise on internal investigations involving workplace complaints, ensuring prompt and thorough resolution while balancing legal risk and reputational considerations.</li><li>
Advise on labor and employment law aspects of acquisitions, joint ventures, and content partnerships.</li><li>
Draft mediation briefs, settlement and separation agreements, and position statements submitted to federal, state, and local agencies.</li><li>
Monitor and analyze developments in labor and employment law affecting media and entertainment organizations, including changes impacting union activity, employee speech, and evolving workplace regulations, and proactively counsel stakeholders on compliance and risk mitigation.</li></ul><br>
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Qualifications</b><p><b><br>
Requirements</b></p><ul><li>
Law degree from an accredited law school</li><li>
Member in good standing of the State Bar of New York, or member in good standing of another State Bar and registered as in-house counsel</li><li>
Minimum of 4 years of relevant labor and employment law experience for the Counsel level or 7 years of experience for the Senior Counsel level at a top tier law firm or corporation</li><li>
Willing to work in New York City corporate office</li><li>
Excellent communication skills</li><li>
Ability to identify, prioritize and resolve legal issues quickly and effectively</li><li>
Ability to approach complex legal scenarios in a thoughtful and analytical fashion</li><li>
Ability to explain complex legal concepts, build consensus, think creatively and collaborate with clients to address business needs</li><li>
Excellent judgment and ability to work with minimal oversight</li></ul><p><b>
Eligibility Requirements</b></p><ul><li>
Must be willing to work in New York, NY</li><li>
This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week</li><li>
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States</li></ul><p><b>
Additional Requirements</b></p><p><b>
Hybrid: </b>This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on business need. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.</p><p><b>
Salary range for Sr. Counsel:</b> $165,000 - $200,000 (bonus and LTI eligible)</p><p><b>
Salary range for Counsel: </b>$140,000 - $170,000 (bonus and LTI eligible)</p><b><br>
Additional Information</b><p><br>
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.</p><p>
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.</p><p>
VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.</p><p><i>
VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.</i></p></div>

Counsel/Senior Counsel, Labor & Employment Law

New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Executive Agency Counsel
</b></h1></div><div><div><div><div><ul><li>HOUSING PRESERVATION &amp; DVLPMNT
</li></ul></div></div><div><div>Posted On: 01/16/2026
</div></div><div><div><ul><li>Full-Time
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div>Location
</div><div>NYC-ALL BOROS</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><ul><li>No Exam Required
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><div>Department
</div><div>Tax Incentives &amp; HSG Super Div</div>
</div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div>Salary Range:</div>
<div>$120,000.00 &ndash; $130,000.00</div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h2></div>
<div><div><div>About the Agency:<br>
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The New York City Department of Housing Preservation Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city&rsquo;s neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love.<br>
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<ul><li>We maintain building and resident safety and health</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>We create opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>We engage New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity.</li></ul><br>
HPD is entrusted with fulfilling these objectives through the goals and strategies of &ldquo;Housing Our Neighbors: A Blueprint for Housing and Homelessness,&rdquo; Mayor Adams&rsquo; comprehensive housing framework. To support this important work, the administration has committed $5 billion in new capital funding, bringing the 10-year planned investment in housing to $22 billion the largest in the city&rsquo;s history. This investment, coupled with a commitment to reduce administrative and regulatory barriers, is a multi-pronged strategy to tackle New York City&rsquo;s complex housing crisis, by addressing homelessness and housing instability, promoting economic stability and mobility, increasing homeownership opportunities, improving health and safety, and increasing opportunities for equitable growth.<br>
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Your Team:<br>
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Within HPD&rsquo;s Office of Legal Affairs is the Tax Incentives and Housing Supervision Division (&quot;TIHSD&quot;)<br>
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TIHSD handles most legal issues relating to property tax exemptions and abatements, Mitchell Lama developments, Redevelopment Companies, and rent regulation.<br>
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Your Impact:<br>
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As an Executive Agency Counsel, you will be a senior legal advisor for the Agency in support of HPD's property tax exemptions and abatements.<br>
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Your Role:<br>
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You will perform complex legal work in the areas under TIHSD&rsquo;s jurisdiction. You may act as a liaison with the Law Department on important administrative law litigation affecting HPD programs and participate in drafting legislation and rules, holding public hearings, attending high-level meetings regarding Agency policy, and reviewing proposed City and State legislation. You will report to the Deputy General Counsel for TIHSD.<br>
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Your Responsibilities:<br>
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The Executive Agency Counsel&rsquo;s responsibilities may include but not be limited to:<br>
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Perform difficult and complex legal work related to tax incentives and housing supervision with significant financial, procedural and policy consequences, with a particular focus on litigation assistance related to tax incentives compliance enforcement and real property tax benefit application denials. Analyze federal, state and local statutes and regulations. Draft and/or review proposed state and local legislation and regulations as well as litigation papers prepared by the New York City Law Department. Counsel senior agency staff. Handle other complex legal issues.<br>
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Preferred skills:<br>
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<ul><li>Excellent writing, legal research, and analytic skills, and attention to detail</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Ability to draft legislation and rules</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Ability to review and analyze proposed legislation and rules and digest impacts on the Agency</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Ability to liaise with litigation to protect Agency programs and processes</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Ability to work independently or as a part of a team</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>At least seven years of relevant experience</li></ul><br>
EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL - 95005</div><p><b><br>
Minimum Qualifications</b></p><p><br>
Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
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Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.</p><p><b><br>
Public Service Loan Forgiveness</b></p><br>
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education&rsquo;s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.<br>
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Residency Requirement</b></p><br>
New York City Residency is not required for this position<br>
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Additional Information</b></p><div></div><p><br>
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.</p></div>
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</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Job ID
</div><div>766363</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><div>Posted until
</div><div>02/14/2026</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Title code
</div><div>95005</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Civil service title
</div><div>EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Title classification
</div><div>Non-Competitive-5</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Business title
</div><div>Executive Agency Counsel</div>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><ul><li><div>Experience Level: </div>Manager
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><div>Job level
</div><div>M1</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Number of positions
</div><div>1</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Work location
</div><div>100 Gold Street</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><ul><li><div>Category: </div>Legal Affairs
</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div>Executive Agency Counsel</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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