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GLOBAL X ETFs

<div>About the Role
Global X is seeking a highly motivated and accomplished attorney to join its Legal team as Senior Product Counsel. This role is ideal for an experienced Investment Company Act of 1940 (&ldquo;1940 Act&rdquo;) practitioner who can lead complex ETF product work, support strategic initiatives, and serve as a seasoned partner to the Associate General Counsel and General Counsel.
The Senior Product Counsel will play a central role in innovative ETF launches and ongoing regulatory support, and serve as a legal operator on strategic business initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities<ul><li>
ETF Launches &amp; Product Management<ul><li>
Lead the legal workstreams for complex ETF launches and product enhancements, from concept through effectiveness.</li><li>
Draft, review, and manage Form N-1A preparation, related registration filings, SEC correspondence, and regulatory strategy.</li><li>
Advise internal teams (product, portfolio management, operations) on ETF structuring, investment strategies, derivatives usage, and disclosure issues.</li><li>
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counsel on SEC filings and regulatory questions.</li></ul></li><li>
Strategic Initiatives &amp; New Business Lines<ul><li>
Act as the legal lead on strategic initiatives like new product verticals, new entity structures, and adjacent business lines.</li><li>
Advise on regulatory frameworks, risk considerations, and operational implications for new ventures.</li><li>
Develop scalable legal processes, documentation, and best-practice frameworks to support expansion.</li><li>
Partner cross-functionally (product, compliance, operations, etc.) to operationalize new initiatives.</li></ul></li><li>
Ongoing Fund Regulatory &amp; Disclosure Governance<ul><li>
Oversee continuous maintenance of fund registration statements, prospectuses, and disclosure documents for assigned ETFs.</li><li>
Manage the annual 15(c) response and annual fund update process.</li><li>
Manage the preparation and review of shareholder reports and Form N-CSRs.</li><li>
Provide guidance on regulatory developments affecting ETFs (e.g., rulemaking, derivatives rule compliance, valuation, liquidity).</li><li>
Manage SEC comments and routine regulatory inquiries for assigned ETFs</li><li>
Prepare or review board materials, resolutions, regulatory memoranda, and governance documentation.</li></ul></li><li>
General &amp; Transactional Support<ul><li>
Review and negotiate key service provider, vendor, and fund-related agreements (e.g., custodian, administrator, index providers).</li><li>
Provide support on complex cross-border regulatory questions escalated from the International Product Counsel and assist in reviewing global distribution frameworks.</li><li>
Support regulatory inquiries, examinations, and internal legal projects.</li><li>
Support corporate legal matters, including IP (licensing, trademark inquiries) , and escalated immigration matters.</li></ul></li></ul>
Required Skills &amp; Experience<ul><li>
Education &amp; Licensure: J.D. from an accredited law school; Admission to the New York Bar or eligibility for NY in-house registration</li><li>
Experience: 8&ndash;15 years of legal experience in the 1940 Act is required (in-house experience preferred). Experience with ETFs, large-scale project management, registered fund launches, and ongoing maintenance is highly preferred.</li><li>
Capabilities:<ul><li>
Deep understanding of a registered investment adviser&rsquo;s operational workflows.</li><li>
Must be a strategic thinker with a high degree of ownership, organizational excellence, and the proven ability to manage multiple high-stakes workstreams in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Strong drafting, analytical, and issue-spotting skills , with the ability to distill complex regulatory concepts into clear, actionable business guidance.</li></ul></li></ul>
Our Offering
Global X offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a hybrid schedule, with three days a week in our New York City office. The salary range for this role is $225,000 - $275,000, with a discretionary bonus. This is an opportunity to be a key contributor and a valued team member in a rapidly growing firm at the forefront of the ETF industry. Global X is a performance-driven environment that values and rewards the contributions of every individual.
About Global X
Global X is the investment adviser to the Global X Funds and a New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds that facilitates access to investment opportunities across global markets. Global X was founded in 2008 with the mission of listening to and empowering clients to invest wisely in unexplored and intelligent solutions. With approximately $54 billion in assets under management as of January 2024, Global X currently offers exchange-traded funds in the Thematic Growth, Income, Core, International Access, Commodities, Alpha and Risk Management fund suites. For more information, please visit www.globalxetfs.com.
Compensation Range: $225K - $275K</div>

Senior Product Counsel

Uphold

<div>
 
 About Uphold
 
 
 
 Uphold is a financial technology company that believes on-chain services are the future of finance. It provides modern infrastructure for on-chain payments, banking, and investments. Offering Consumer Services, Business Services, and Institutional Trading, Uphold makes pioneering financial services easy and trusted for millions of customers in more than 140 countries.
 
 
 Uphold strips away the complexity and lack of transparency to open up Web3 finance for everyone.
 
 
 To learn more about Uphold, please visit https://uphold.com.
 
 
 The opportunity
 
 
 The Senior Counsel will be responsible for general corporate matters, negotiating commercial agreements, and a key contributor to the design and implementation of risk management strategies and regulatory compliance alongside Uphold&rsquo;s General Counsel, Associate General Counsel and the Compliance and Regulatory Affairs teams. The ideal candidate is a self-driven lawyer capable of taking full ownership of a wide variety of legal and risk management matters at the Company relevant to a highly regulated and fast-growing company. As a result, the Senior Counsel will play an important role in the success and continued growth of Uphold. This position is full-time and exempt, and based in New York. The Senior Counsel will report to the General Counsel.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Negotiate, draft, and execute commercial agreements with technology partners and vendors.
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 Offer counsel on wide-ranging legal issues and advise executives within the company.
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 Work alongside other departments across the company, including HR, Security, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Product, and Engineering.
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 Advise on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with commercial transactions.
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 Researching and anticipating legal issues that could impact the company, including developments in the regulation of digital assets.
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 Operationalize legal workflow and contract management across the company.
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 Other duties as required or assigned.
 
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Law degree from a recognized university.
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 Admitted to NY bar or able to be admitted on motion/reciprocity.
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 8 - 10+ years of corporate experience in large law firm and/or in-house.
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 Experience in cryptocurrency/fintech strongly preferred.
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 Experience working with regulators or for a regulated business is a plus.
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 Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
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 Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues.
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 Ability to work independently with little or no supervision but be a team player with a great attitude.
 
 
 
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 What we have to offer you
 
 
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 An amazing work environment in a company that continues to grow, driven by extraordinary and passionate people that keep up innovating and challenging more each day.
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 An international team, in a cutting edge field, working on the most fascinating projects.
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 Growth and career opportunities, and the chance to be proactive and creative.
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 A flexible and enthusiastic work environment that offers you snacks, a lot of coffee and other great benefits.
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 Open and transparent culture - we get together on a weekly basis to share updates, strategic plans, and engage with each other informally over food and drinks.
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 Interesting events that keep you connected with the team and celebrate our success.
 
 
 
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 Be part of a great company that is revolutionizing financial services. Apply now!
 
 
 If this job isn&rsquo;t exactly what you are looking for, visit our careers page to check out all our exciting opportunities.
 
 
 Salary: $200,000+ bonus, benefits, unlimited PTO
 
 
 EEOC Employer
 
 
 We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, and any other protected classes. Difference makes us stronger and better - together.
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Senior Legal Counsel

accrete

<div>Office Location: New York, NY
 
(Hybrid &ndash; minimum 4 days/week onsite)
About Accrete
Accrete builds advanced AI agents for government and commercial customers. We operate in a complex environment involving sensitive data, evolving regulatory frameworks, and high-value contractual relationships. The Legal team partners closely with all functions to support responsible growth, disciplined execution, and sound governance.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Overview</h2>
Accrete seeks a well-rounded senior corporate generalist with strong technology transactions experience and the capacity to take on increasing responsibility as the Company grows. The role is designed for an attorney who is ready to broaden their skill set across all areas of an in-house legal function and to assume greater leadership over time.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Key Responsibilities</h3>
The Associate General Counsel will serve as a key advisor across the Company, combining strong transactional skills with sound judgment and business alignment. The role will at first focus on technology and commercial transactions, expanding quickly into broader responsibilities drawn from among governance, compliance, employment, IP, product support, and risk management. The AGC will partner directly with senior leadership while also working independently as the lead lawyer most of the time.
Core responsibilities include:
<ul><li>Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating SaaS, licensing, data&#8209;use, partnership, and services agreements with private&#8209;sector and government customers, partners, and vendors.</li><li>
Developing and refining contract templates, playbooks, and scalable contracting workflows.</li><li>
Supporting corporate governance, including corporate housekeeping, board and stockholder materials, and subsidiary management.</li><li>
Assisting with equity and debt financings, including drafting, diligence, and coordination with outside counsel.</li><li>
Contributing to the Company's compliance and regulatory program, including policy development and application of relevant laws and standards.</li><li>
Supporting government&#8209;contract obligations, including OTAs, security requirements, and related compliance processes.</li><li>
Advising on employment matters, including policies, investigations, performance management, and separations, and drafting related agreements.</li><li>
Partnering with HR to support consistent, well&#8209;documented, and legally sound decision&#8209;making.</li><li>
Supporting IP matters, including confidentiality, licensing, and branding.</li><li>
Working with engineering and product teams on data rights, product releases, and responsible&#8209;AI considerations.</li><li>
Identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and operational risks across the business.</li><li>
Managing outside counsel for specialized matters.</li></ul>
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications</h1>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Required</h3>
<ul><li>J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school, with a demonstrated record of academic achievement.</li><li>
Admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.</li><li>
Seven or more years of experience practicing law.</li><li>
Strong law-firm training as a corporate generalist or technology transactions lawyer.</li><li>
At least two years of experience as an in-house lawyer.</li><li>
Significant experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial technology transactions.</li><li>
Experience in two or more of the following: IP, employment, privacy, regulatory compliance, government contracts, or artificial intelligence.</li><li>
Excellent judgment, strong drafting skills, and the ability to manage a high volume of varied work independently.</li><li>
Ability to learn new legal disciplines quickly.</li><li>
Maturity and stakeholder-management skills appropriate for a scaling organization.</li></ul>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Preferred</h3>
<ul><li>Experience in IP, employment, privacy, regulatory compliance, government contracts, or artificial intelligence (additional areas beyond those required).</li><li>
In-house experience at an early- to mid-stage growth company or a technology company.</li><li>
Proficiency with Google Workspace, Slack, Carta, DocuSign, Jira, Confluence, and/or law-focused AI tools.</li></ul>
Salary Range: 222k-273k
The salary range provided reflects the estimated compensation for this role based on the expected qualifications and experience level. The final offer may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and alignment with role requirements.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Equal Opportunity Employer</h2>
Accrete is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.</div>

Associate General Counsel (Growth Track)

Senior Commercial Legal Counsel

Leadenhall Search & Selection

<div>
 
 
 About the Company
 
 
 
 A leading technology platform serving the life and annuities sector is seeking a Technology, Licensing &amp; IP Counsel to join its in-house legal team. The organization provides advanced enterprise solutions, API-driven technology, and data-centric services to major insurance carriers, distributors, and ecosystem partners across North America. Known for its innovative culture and focus on transforming insurance through technology, the company combines deep industry expertise with secure, modern digital infrastructure to help clients accelerate product development, operational efficiency, and customer experience.
 
 
 Their office is based in Greenwich, Connecticut, however there is an option to be fully remote, so the candidate can be based in Greenwich, or New York.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate technology licensing agreements,
 
 
 SaaS contracts, cloud services agreements, data-sharing and data-use agreements, API and platform integration contracts, and other IP-intensive commercial arrangements.
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 Advise on intellectual property matters, including ownership, licensing, open-source compliance, patent and copyright considerations, trade secrets, and IP risk management in product development.
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 Provide strategic guidance on data protection and privacy, including compliance with U.S. and international frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, GLBA), cross-border data transfers, and contractual data obligations.
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 Partner with product, engineering, and security teams to align contract terms with technical architecture, data flows, and IP protections.
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 Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines focused on technology licensing, data rights, and IP protections.
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 Support product launches and strategic initiatives by advising on licensing models, third-party technology agreements, open-source software, and privacy considerations.
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 Collaborate with sales, commercial, finance, and operational teams to deliver practical, business-oriented solutions on licensing, privacy, and IP matters.
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 Provide strategic counsel to senior stakeholders on technology risk, privacy strategy, IP considerations, and commercial structuring.
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 Contribute to legal operations and process improvements, including contract lifecycle management, automation, and scalable legal workflows.
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 Qualifications
 
 
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 Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to a U.S. state bar in good standing.
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 7&ndash;14 years of post-qualification experience in private practice and in-house, with significant experience in technology licensing, intellectual property, and data/privacy law.
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 Proven track record drafting and negotiating SaaS, cloud, platform, and data-use agreements, as well as complex IP licensing arrangements.
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 Strong understanding of IP ownership, licensing structures, open-source compliance, and patent/copyright matters.
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 Expertise in U.S. and international data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, GLBA) and advising on privacy obligations in technology contracts.
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 Excellent drafting, communication, and stakeholder-management skills with a pragmatic, business-focused mindset.
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 Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
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 Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to evolving legal and business needs.
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 Familiarity with the insurance or financial services technology ecosystem is an advantage but not required.
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 Why Join
 
 
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 Join a fast-scaling, innovative technology business shaping the future of insurance infrastructure.
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 Play a key role in defining technology licensing, privacy strategy, and IP frameworks across a modern digital platform.
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 Work closely with engineering, data, and product teams on cutting-edge technology and enterprise-scale integrations.
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 Gain exposure to a diverse range of legal, technical, and commercial issues across multiple functions.
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 Enjoy a fully remote role with autonomy, flexibility, and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture.
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<div>
 
 
 Overview
 
 
 
 Our client is a fast-growing, global technology business operating at the cutting edge of AI infrastructure. Working with leading AI labs, enterprise customers and government bodies, the company designs and runs high-performance computing environments powering next-generation innovation.
 
 
 
 
 
 With rapid international expansion underway, the organisation is seeking a senior lawyer to build and lead its legal risk and compliance function. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape legal strategy within a dynamic and highly technical environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 
 The Senior Legal Counsel will act as the principal legal lead for major data-centre development projects and related real estate matters, supporting the organisation&rsquo;s global infrastructure growth. You will oversee complex negotiations, partner with senior leadership, and ensure the business scales responsibly while remaining compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
 
 
 
 
 
 This role is suited to someone who thrives in fast-moving settings, is comfortable working to tight deadlines, and produces thoughtful, precise legal output. You will be expected to combine strong independent judgement with collaborative leadership.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Acting as legal lead for data-centre development and associated property transactions.
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 Negotiating with developers, landlords, partners and counterparties, including oversight of leases and commercial agreements.
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 Working closely with site-selection teams, developers and landlords to support project execution.
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 Providing broad legal guidance across data-centre and real-estate issues.
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 Coordinating with external counsel and advising senior management.
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 Conducting legal research and delivering hands-on support to the business.
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 Contributing to the establishment and leadership of the legal risk and compliance function.
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 About You
 
 
 
 The ideal candidate will bring:
 
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 A strong work ethic and high professional standards.
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 Qualification as a lawyer in the UK, US or EU.
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 Experience gained in-house or at a top-tier law firm.
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 A proven track record of leading legal and compliance functions within a technology-driven organisation (AI, cloud, data or software preferred).
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 Strong knowledge of data protection, technology regulation and international compliance regimes.
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 The ability to balance risk management with commercial pragmatism.
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 Excellent communication skills, with confidence influencing senior internal stakeholders and external regulators.
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 Experience managing both internal teams and external legal advisers.
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 W&amp;P Partners Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
 
 
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Senior Legal Counsel - Data Centers

Colgate-Palmolive

<div>
 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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