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senior vice president & general counsel

Uphold

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  About Uphold
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 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.
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 Uphold strips away the complexity and lack of transparency to open up Web3 finance for everyone.
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 To learn more about Uphold, please visit https://uphold.com.
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 The opportunity
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 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.
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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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   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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   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!
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 If this job isn&rsquo;t exactly what you are looking for, visit our careers page to check out all our exciting opportunities.
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 Salary: $200,000+ bonus, benefits, unlimited PTO
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 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

Scotiabank

<p></p><div><p><b>Requisition ID:</b> 244219</p><p><b>
Salary Range:</b> 254,600.00 - 423,400.00</p><p><i>
Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate&rsquo;s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.</i></p><p></p><p><br>
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Managing Director, Chief Legal Officer, U.S. Global Banking &amp; Markets</b></p><p></p><p><b><i><br>
Purpose</i></b></p><p></p><p><br>
The Chief Legal Officer, U.S. takes the lead to set standards for excellence in legal standards and governance to support the U.S. operation&rsquo;s ability to help optimize long term Bank shareholder value. Responsibilities include the (i) provision of high quality legal advice and counsel to the U.S. Co CEO&rsquo;s and the Board of Directors of Scotia Holdings USA (SHUSA), with respect to all U.S. business, corporate activities and transactions to help ensure enterprise-wide results are met in accordance with regulatory and legislative requirements and Scotiabank&rsquo;s overall corporate governance, (ii) advising on business strategies, plans, initiatives and emerging regulations and trends for compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures and (iii) managing litigation, investigations and employment disputes involving the U.S. operations.</p><p></p><p><b><i><br>
Accountabilities</i></b></p><div><ul><li>
As a member of the U.S. Senior Executive Team, contributes to setting the strategic direction for the Bank&rsquo;s U.S. operations. This includes:</li></ul><div><ul><li>
reviewing strategic initiatives for alignment with regulatory and legislative requirements</li><li>
contributing to setting internal standards for business conduct in U.S. business lines/divisions</li><li>
reviewing matters relating to reputational risk for the Bank&rsquo;s U.S. operations</li><li>
effectively managing risk within the function, including managing litigation and pre-litigation disputes impacting US businesses and provide advice relating to risks relating to such litigation and disputes</li><li>
ensuring effective management and, where necessary, mitigation of material legal risk exposures, in particular those that exceed or have the potential to exceed the applicable approved risk appetite and/or risk appetite limits</li><li>
providing leadership in communicating within the function risk appetite so as to help embed appropriate risk taking into the Bank&rsquo;s culture, and</li><li>
escalating breaches in risk appetite and material risk exposure in a timely manner</li><li>
assisting BNS Executive Office Legal to manage US governed lawsuits pertaining to the parent or affiliates, as requested from time to time</li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><br>
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Acts as the US Operations&rsquo; general counsel to the U.S. Board of Directors</li><li>
Provides proactive strategic business partnering, advice and counsel to the U.S Executive Leadership team (Exco) including the U.S Co CEO&rsquo;s on all legal matters (transactional or regulatory) including:</li></ul><div><ul><li>
managing and resolving identified legal, statutory, contractual issues and concerns</li><li>
providing legal advice to support compliance with relevant acts, government policies, corporate policies and procedures, and all other contractual obligations</li><li>
overseeing the provision of legal advice to the Bank&rsquo;s US operations on financial transactions, from initial stages of development to negotiation, interpretation, and drafting of all documentation with a focus of identifying and mitigating the Bank&rsquo;s U.S. operations risks and legal obligations</li><li>
enhancing the Bank&rsquo;s U.S. operations&rsquo; external relationships with stakeholders, government officials, regulators, business and professional groups</li></ul></div></div><br>
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Provides directly, or oversee the indirect provision of legal services to senior management, Human Resources, supervisory officers, line management and their respective direct and indirect reports.</li></ul><br>
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Builds a high performance environment and implement a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment, communicating vision/values/department strategy and proactively planning for, and managing, succession and development planning for the team.</li></ul><br>
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Provides strong leadership and guidance to subordinates with regard to strategic, policy and operational issues, while providing them with the opportunity to perform their responsibilities on a day to day basis without specific oversight.</li></ul><br>
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Ensure timely action is taken to effectively manage and mitigate risks, including prompt escalation of breaches of management limits or risk appetite measures as per established processes.</li></ul><br>
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Serve as a member of the U.S. Executive Committee, U.S. Issues &amp; Regulatory Oversight Committee, and U.S. Local Conduct Committee and act in furtherance of the goals and decisions of the U.S. Executive Committee&rsquo;s goals and objectives.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i><br>
Dimensions</i></b></p><ul><li>
Approximately twenty-five total reports</li><li>
Responsible for providing Legal support to U.S. GBM operations, and corporate secretarial support to U.S. Holding Company and affiliates and senior management committees</li><li>
The legal assignments and supervision cover a broad range of Bank&rsquo;s U.S. operations related matters or specialized areas of law. The applicable laws and regulations are numerous, varied and complex.</li><li>
Responsible for supporting regulatory relationships with Federal Reserve, SEC, CFTC, NYS DFS and other regulatory bodies responsible for supervising Bank&rsquo;s U.S. operations</li><li>
The incumbent is required to:</li><li><div><ul><li>
Demonstrate excellent management, relationship building and communication skills</li><li>
Work confidently with senior management and provide advice and counsel on a broad range of legal issues</li><li>
Provide leadership and direction to the US legal team</li><li>
Obtain consensus support for initiatives and achieve successful outcomes</li><li>
Recruit, motivate and retain team members</li><li>
Develop and mentor team members</li></ul></div></li></ul><p></p><p><b><i><br>
Education / Experience / Other Information</i></b></p><ul><li>
At least 15 years of in-house legal or law firm experience in the financial services industry with capital markets, regulatory and banking experience.</li><li>
Experience in corporate lending and capital markets transactional matters</li><li>
Ideally, experience working for a non-U.S. bank and the ability to function effectively in a matrixed management environment.</li><li>
Experience dealing with banking and securities regulators, especially the Federal Reserve, NYS DFS, CFTC, and SEC.</li><li>
Knowledgeable on federal regulations impacting wholesale banking and capital markets operations, including Title VII of the Dodd Frank Act, the Volcker Rule, Regulation D, Regulation W and Regulation YY.</li><li>
Experience in managing litigation disputes, including employment matters.</li><li>
Excellent communicator in both the written and oral form. Understands how to approach communication from a strategic perspective. Ability to create clear, convincing and well organized presentations and communications.</li><li>
J.D. degree required</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Location(s): United States : New York : New York City || United States : Texas : Dallas</p><p>
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: &quot;for every future&quot;, we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.</p><p>
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.<br>
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Scotiabank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.</p></div>

Managing Director & Chief Legal Officer, U.S.

Tilray

<div><p><b>Assistant General Counsel, Corporate &amp; Securities</b><br>
<b>(On-site; NYC, NY)</b></p>
<div><b><i>About Tilray Brands Inc.</i></b><br>
Tilray Brands, Inc. (&ldquo;Tilray&rdquo;) (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), is a leading global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Latin America that is leading as a transformative force at the nexus of cannabis, beverage, wellness, and entertainment, elevating lives through moments of connection. Tilray&rsquo;s mission is to be a leading premium lifestyle company with a house of brands and innovative products that inspire joy, wellness and create memorable experiences. Tilray&rsquo;s unprecedented platform supports over 40 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and craft beverages.</div>
<div></div><div><div><div><i>Looking to develop your career at the forefront of a rapidly expanding industry?</i></div>
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We are seeking an attorney that is highly competent, detail-oriented, proactive, a self-starter and a team player to serve as Assistant General Counsel, Corporate &amp; Securities in our NYC office (Park Avenue). This position reports directly to the Global General Counsel.</p>
<div><b>Compensation Package: Base salary of $225,000&ndash;$275,000 annually plus eligibility for cash bonuses and equity incentives.</b></div>
<p>This attorney will be the lead securities and corporate counsel for issuer-side securities reporting (&rsquo;33 Act and &rsquo;34 Act). This position will be responsible for ensuring compliance with securities laws, rules and regulations, including supporting the preparation and filing of Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K, Section 16 reports, annual proxy statements and related filings. In addition, this position will be responsible for supporting M&amp;A and financing activities. This work includes drafting, negotiating and reviewing asset and stock purchase/sale agreements, joint venture and other strategic partnership-related documents, coordinating and overseeing due diligence activities and working closely with the Company&rsquo;s M&amp;A team. This position will also have responsibility for coordinating and completing all SEC filings related to M&amp;A and financing activities.</p>
<p><b>Roles and Responsibilities:</b></p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Securities Compliance</b></h3>
<ul><li>Ensure compliance with securities laws, rules and regulations (including SEC, Nasdaq, and, where applicable, cannabis industry regulations)</li>
<li>Prepare and file Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K, registration statements, proxy statements and all related filings</li>
<li>Lead preparation for the annual shareholders meeting</li>
<li>Review, advise and assist with filing/publishing quarterly earnings releases, investor presentations, quarterly and annual reports and other public communications</li>
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<ul><li>Draft and negotiate asset and stock purchase/sale agreements, joint venture and partnership agreements and other strategic partnership-related documents</li>
<li>Oversee and coordinate due diligence activities, NDAs</li>
<li>Provide risk-aware, actionable legal advice on M&amp;A projects and initiatives</li>
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<ul><li>Collaborate with and provide support to the Global General Counsel and other members of Tilray&rsquo;s legal team</li>
<li>Manage work of outside counsel and efficient and cost-effective support</li>
<li>Support the continuous improvement of legal processes to promote efficiency</li>
<li>Contribute positively to the culture of Tilray&rsquo;s legal team and the company as a whole</li>
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<p><b>Qualifications and Educational Requirements:</b></p>
<ul><li>Law Degree from a top tier U.S. law school</li>
<li>Minimum 5-10 years of experience working in a top tier law firm and/or in-house legal department</li>
<li>Significant experience managing securities, corporate governance and corporate finance matters at a large law firm or global public corporation.</li>
<li>Deep familiarity and experience with SEC/Nasdaq rules and filings and other M&amp;A-related rules and regulations</li>
<li>Experience in supervising and coordinating outside legal counsel and other advisors</li>
<li>Experience and knowledge in risk management and evaluation</li>
<li>Cannabis industry experience (preferred, but not required)</li>
</ul><div><b>Who You Are:</b></div>
<div><ul><li>Exceptional communicator with proven ability to facilitate discussions and issue resolution among key business leaders</li>
<li>Strong analytic skills and business acumen with an understanding of financial metrics and P&amp;L fundamentals</li>
<li>Excited to work in a fast paced and intellectually challenging environment</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple projects at once, to synthesize information from multiple sources, and to follow through and meet deadlines</li>
<li>Exceptional judgment with the ability to cope with competing priorities</li>
<li>Resourceful and creative in your approach to problem solving</li>
<li>Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including ability to brief and communicate complex issues in a succinct manner</li>
<li>Focused on pragmatic business advice and solutions</li>
<li>Professional and collaborative with the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders</li>
<li>Positive &ldquo;can-do&rdquo; attitude</li>
</ul></div><div>Tilray welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace.</div>
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Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.</div>
<div></div><div>Please note that Tilray does not authorize, engage, or sponsor any consultants, agencies or organizations that seek certain personal or financial information from you (e.g. passwords, login ids, credit card information). Tilray does not charge any application, processing or onboarding fee at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process. When replying to emails, please ensure the sender name and email address match exactly. Please also ensure the Reply-To address matches the sending address exactly.</div></div>

Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Crown Equipment Corporation

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  Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world&rsquo;s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.
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  We&rsquo;re hiring an Associate General Counsel &ndash; Litigation to manage complex, nationwide disputes in cases before judges in state and federal courts. This hands‑on, litigation‑focused in‑house role manages a diverse docket and partners closely with outside lawyers to protect the company&rsquo;s interests.
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   Manage end‑to‑end litigation (products liability, tort, commercial, and employment).
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   Develop case strategy and risk mitigation; manage outside counsel and matter budgets.
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   Travel nationally for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
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   On-site at our West Central Ohio headquarters when not traveling.
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   JD from an accredited law school; active bar membership.
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   5+ years of litigation experience (firm and/or in‑house), including trial prep and courtroom advocacy.
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   Demonstrated success in motion practice, depositions, and expert management.
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   Strong collaboration, judgment, and business acumen.
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  Competitive pay and benefits, with genuine work&ndash;life balance supported by a collaborative legal team. A stable, growing company. Apply today to manage high‑stakes litigation as part of an experienced in‑house team.
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Associate General Counsel - Litigation Management

BlackRock

<div><div><div>Location:</div>
<div><div><b>New York, New York</b></div>
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<div><b>Legal Counsel</b></div>
</div><div>Job Requisition #: <b>R258113</b></div>
<div>Date posted: <b>Dec. 06, 2025</b></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job description</b></h2>
<div><p><b>About this role</b></p><p><b>
Introduction</b></p><p>
Due to the significant expansion of BlackRock&rsquo;s digital asset enterprise, the firm is seeking a permanent hire to join its U.S. Product Tax Group. The broader U.S. Product Tax Group is responsible for providing internal tax advice and consultation on all tax matters related to BlackRock&rsquo;s U.S. fund range, including exchange traded funds, retail mutual funds, business development companies, institutional collective investment funds and separately managed accounts.</p><p></p><p>
This in-house role is ideal for an attorney and 5+ years of experience in tax law, preferably within asset management, digital assets, or financial products. This is an advisory role, with strong technical and business exposure to tax issues related to a wide range of financial products and investments, with a specific focus on digital assets The position offers high exposure to complex tax issues, product development, and cross-functional collaboration.</p><p></p><p><b>
About the Role</b></p><p>
The Vice President &ndash; Product Tax will provide hands-on tax support and strategic advice across a range of investment products and fund structures, with a specific focus on products that provide investors exposure to digital assets. The role involves advising on tax-efficient offerings, monitoring legislative developments, structuring investments, and supporting business teams with technical tax input.</p><p></p><p><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></p><p></p><p>
Tax Advisory &amp; Structuring</p><ul><li><p>
Advise on tax matters for new product launches, fund structuring, and ongoing oversight of fund complexes and vehicles that invest in digital assets.</p></li><li><p>
Structure investments and holding vehicles, considering U.S. and non-U.S. tax matters</p></li><li><p>
Review and negotiate legal documentation (prospectuses, LPAs, PPMs, side letters, purchase agreements, credit agreements) with legal and tax advisors.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
Business Support</p><ul><li><p>
Provide technical tax support to product development, client relationship, sales, and marketing teams.</p></li><li><p>
Assist with client communications and respond to investor tax queries.</p></li><li><p>
Monitor and interpret key tax legislative and regulatory developments affecting funds and investors.</p></li><li><p>
Engage with public policy and industry groups on tax issues.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
Operational Excellence</p><ul><li><p>
Support the development of robust tax-related processes and procedures.</p></li><li><p>
Oversee U.S. tax reporting compliance, including coordination with external advisors.</p></li><li><p>
Build efficiencies in tax policies and operational processes.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
Collaboration</p><ul><li><p>
Work closely with global and cross-functional teams, including private markets, product tax, and external advisors.</p></li><li><p>
Liaise with internal business leaders and industry groups.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Required Skills &amp; Experience</b></p><ul><li><p>
Juris Doctor (JD) degree; LLM or equivalent a plus.</p></li><li><p>
Minimum 5 years&rsquo; experience practicing US tax law in asset management, digital assets or financial products.</p></li><li><p>
Familiarity with tax issues related to retail/high net worth investors, institutions, and a broad range of financial products.</p></li><li><p>
Experience at a law firm or a Big 4 accountancy firm.</p></li><li><p>
Experience reviewing and negotiating tax provisions in legal and transactional documents.</p></li><li><p>
Strong communication skills, able to explain complex tax issues to diverse audiences.</p></li><li><p>
Effective interpersonal skills for working within large, cross-border teams.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-exposure environment</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><p>
Experience with both U.S. and non-U.S. tax perspectives.</p></li><li><p>
Knowledge of U.S. tax aspects of regulated investment companies.</p></li><li><p>
Experience with private equity and private credit investments and fund structures.</p></li></ul>
For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$190,000.00 - USD$235,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.
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Our benefits</b><br>
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To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.</p><p><b>
Our hybrid work model</b></p><p>
BlackRock&rsquo;s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person &ndash; aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.</p><p><b>
About BlackRock</b></p><p>
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children&rsquo;s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.</p><p>
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment &ndash; the one we make in our employees. It&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.</p><p>
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock</p><p></p><p>
BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. <b>View the </b><b>EEOC&rsquo;s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement</b><b> and the </b><b>pay transparency statement</b><b>.</b></p><p></p><p>
BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. All requests are treated in line with our <b>privacy policy</b>.</p>
BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.</div>
<div><div><b>Job Requisition #</b>
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R258113</div></div></div><p></p>

Vice President – Product Tax Attorney– Regulated Investment Companies, Digital Assets and Other Financial Products

<div><p><b>Who we are:</b></p><p>
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. Building on 100 years of experience, today AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance and other financial services to customers in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions. These diverse offerings include products and services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets, manage risks and provide financial security.</p><p></p><p><b>
Make your mark in Global Legal, Compliance and Regulatory</b></p><p>
Our Global Legal, Compliance and Regulatory (GLCR) team provides first class advice to colleagues and functions across the organization &ndash; ensuring AIG navigates an ever-changing landscape that spans state, federal, and international lines. The team has a multi-dimensional impact, from helping avoid legal exposure to collaborating with other functions to develop cutting-edge new products.</p><p></p><p>
We are seeking an experienced attorney to join the Reinsurance Legal Team within General Insurance (GI) at AIG.</p><p></p><p>
The team is comprised of attorneys and other professionals providing high quality advisory, transactional and regulatory support across GI on ceded and assumed reinsurance-related matters globally. This role will support projects that are time-sensitive, highly visible inside and outside of the company, and key to AIG&rsquo;s strategic initiatives. This position reports to the Deputy General Counsel for Reinsurance.</p><p></p><p><b>
Specific Responsibilities Include</b>:</p><p>
As a leader, you are respected for your deep technical expertise and/or ability to oversee programs and processes. You balance the needs of multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. Ultimately, you take ownership for key outcomes. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of matters and interact directly with senior business leaders within AIG. Specific duties will include, but not be limited to:</p><p></p><ul><li>
Negotiating the legal aspects of GI&rsquo;s ceded reinsurance treaty programs globally across all property and casualty business lines.</li><li>
Advising on reinsurance-related aspects of strategic transactions at AIG, including M&amp;A, capital markets and insurance-linked securities (ILS) matters.</li><li>
Advising multiple business units on ceded and assumed facultative reinsurance transactions.</li><li>
Analyzing the contractual aspects of internal reinsurance arrangements within AIG.</li><li>
Working with AIG&rsquo;s Multinational business, operational and legal teams to structure and implement the reinsurance aspects of complex multinational programs around the world.</li><li>
Drafting and negotiating reinsurance and collateral documentation to implement captive reinsurance programs globally.</li><li>
Working closely with AIG attorneys around the world to address legal, regulatory and compliance issues of all types related to reinsurance matters.</li><li>
Overseeing and managing reinsurance disputes and claims issues.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Education/Experience:</b></p><p></p><ul><li>
Juris Doctor required; U.S. state bar admission.</li><li>
Minimum of 6+ years of legal experience with a law firm and/or in-house counsel.</li><li>
Experience with (re)insurance matters and (re)insurance-related corporate transactions preferred.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments in a fast paced environment.</li><li>
Ability to work collaboratively with peers and internal clients across a global organization as well as independently.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
A look at our benefits</b></p><p>
At AIG, we have a 100-year legacy of working to make the world a better place. And that begins with our employees. We&rsquo;re proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters most &ndash; your health care, savings, financial protection, and wellbeing. We provide a variety of leaves for personal, health, family, and military needs. For example, the &ldquo;Giving Back&rdquo; program allows you to take up to 16 hours a year to volunteer in your community.</p><p></p><p>
We also believe in fostering our employees&rsquo; development and offer a range of learning opportunities for employees to hone their professional skills to position themselves for the next steps of their careers. AIG also has a tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees to enhance their education, skills, and knowledge in areas that relate to their current position or future positions to which they may transfer or progress.</p><p></p><p><b>
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer</b></p><p>
It has been and will continue to be the policy of American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories. At AIG, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission &ndash; creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.</p><p></p><p>
The base salary range for this position is $170,000-$210,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we&rsquo;re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits</p><p></p><p>
At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.</p><p></p><p><b>
Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters</b></p><p>
At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what&rsquo;s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security&mdash;as well as your professional development&mdash;to bring peace of mind to you and your family.</p><p></p><p><b>
Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world</b></p><p>
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world&rsquo;s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us &mdash; across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.</p><p></p><p><b>
Welcome to a culture of </b><b>inclusion</b></p><p>
We&rsquo;re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other&rsquo;s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG&rsquo;s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.</p><p></p><p><i>
AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.</i></p><p></p><p>
AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com.
</p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Functional Area:</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
LG - Legal, Regulatory &amp; Gov't Affairs<p></p>
AIG PC Global Services, Inc.</div><p></p>

Associate General Counsel

Sumitomo Group

<div><p>SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG&rsquo;s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.</p><p></p><p><br>
In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization&rsquo;s extensive global network. The Group&rsquo;s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.</p><p></p><p><br>
The anticipated salary range for this role is between $244,000.00 and $285,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.</p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Role Description</b></h2></div><div><p>
SMBC Group is seeking a seasoned inhouse attorney to provide comprehensive legal coverage and oversight for its affiliated U.S. investment adviser. This is a leadership position requiring sound judgment and a deep sense of organizational stewardship. The position presents an opportunity to help build a business from the ground up, design and implement a robust legal and regulatory compliance framework in partnership with Compliance colleagues, and educate the internal client base (ranging from junior staff to senior management) on the US regulatory requirements for investment advisers.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Role Objectives</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Provide legal, regulatory, and strategic advice on proposed business activities of a newly launched investment adviser, initially focusing on loan and credit assets, with the potential to expand to other asset classes.</li><li>
Advise on a broad range of issues under U.S. investment management laws and regulations. Support business objectives while managing legal, regulatory, and franchise risks. Assess and respond to regulatory changes impacting the investment management business. Collaborate closely with legal and compliance colleagues across SMBC Group.</li><li>
Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents for the investment management business, including advisory agreements and fund documents.</li><li>
Manage outside counsel and apply legal risk management standards and practices consistently with SMBC Group&rsquo;s Americas Division Legal Department requirements</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications and Skills</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar, or eligible to waive in. Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school.</li><li>
At least 15 years of experience inhouse and/or at a leading law firm advising SEC-registered investment advisers, with a focus on institutional asset management.</li><li>
Deep expertise in SEC compliance, fiduciary standards, Investment Advisers Act, and other asset management regulations. Experience working at a bank-affiliated investment adviser preferred.</li><li>
Ability to provide adaptive, proactive legal coverage for a nascent investment adviser. Self-motivated, independent, and able to multi-task and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Strong organizational and written/oral communication skills. Ability to identify and diagnose legal and business issues, and explain decision points clearly and succinctly. Excellent critical thinking skills.
</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues across a broad range of seniority and experience levels in a large, complex global organization.</li><li>
Detail-oriented and thoughtful.</li></ul></div></div></div><p>
SMBC&rsquo;s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.</p><p></p><p><br>
SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.</p></div>

Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel - Asset Management

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