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Corporate Legal Counsel
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New York City Metropolitan Area (On-site)
A heavily funded public quasi-startup is looking for a 4-5 year, preferably big-law corporate attorney, to assist the CLO in multiple large-dollar acquisitions a year as Corporate Counsel.
This deal rate is expected to continue, both domestically and internationally, well into the future.
This company is expected to explode in size and reach, first domestically and then globally, with an expectation of becoming a Fortune 500 company within the first 5-6 years.
This position will report to the CLO.
The CLO needs help coordinating the due diligence of these anticipated acquisitions, the public filings, and with the increasingly complex and far-reaching corporate governance documentation for these activities.
Excellent credentials are required, and experience in M&A/PE/SEC filings is preferred.
Admission to the NY bar is required; additional bar admissions are appreciated.
The compensation for this position is expected to be $275-300K/year, plus extremely generous bonus packages dependent upon the company reaching anticipated milestones. There will also be a stock portion of the bonus package.
The company offers a full range of benefits.
The company’s offices are located in Greenwich, CT.
This is an in-office position, and there will be a travel component to the job.
NO PHONE CALLS, please.
ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES WE ARE INTERESTED IN PURSUING WILL RECEIVE RESPONSES.
Partners
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New York, New York, United States (Hybrid)
A highly successful and profitable distributive law firm with 325 lawyers and 12 offices spread across Europe has set its sights on NY.
To open the NY office, this firm has already attracted many partners over a broad base of practice areas and now wants YOU to join them as well!
The firm’s approach is strikingly different from any other law firm you will encounter in that the firm has an actual office in NYC, is designed to create and support an internal collaborative network and give you the resources you need to grow your practice (marketing department and business development).
The various departments and practices, across the firm, meet regularly and frequently to encourage cross-collaboration and the whole firm meets once a year.
There is a progressive fee structure in place with an exceedingly high top number that is easily reached by most partners who join.
To join, you must be admitted to practice in NYS (at minimum, other venues welcome), and have been practicing for a minimum of 10 years. 10 years of practice minimum a MUST!
The firm is particularly interested in speaking with partners in these areas at this time:
Blockchain (the firm has a HUGE practice in Europe)
Tax (both transactional and corporate tax)
Bankruptcy
RE finance (the firm is very active in the UK and needs a US presence)
Technology transactions
Sanctions
Corporate Immigration
Commercial Litigation
M&A VC
Employment Law
Data Privacy
RE
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust
Insurance Coverage
The firm would prefer if you have a GROWING practice of at minimum $250K.
NO PHONE CALLS
ONLY CANDIDATES OF INTEREST WILL RECEIVE A RETURN CALL
Senior Human Rights Litigation Counsel
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New York City Metropolitan Area (On-site)
A leading nonprofit human rights organization seeks a dedicated Senior Human Rights Litigation Counsel to combat discrimination on campuses and in corporate settings.
Successful candidates will have 10+ years of litigation and trial experience and have excellent academic credentials.
Preference is for someone who has been working in a law firm for a good portion of that time.
Successful candidates MUST be admitted to the NY bar AND at least one and preferably more state bars.
Admission to one or several federal district bars and to federal agencies is ALSO preferred.
Above all else, a successful candidate MUST show a commitment to the Organization’s mission!
Candidates will be called upon to:
Manage cases involving discrimination in higher education and corporate settings
Handle all aspects of federal court litigation and agency proceedings
Conduct witness interviews, client intake, and discovery
Prepare legal documents and research
Educate students and employees about legal rights
Deliver presentations to various audiences
Additional duties may include policy work, event planning, and stakeholder engagement.
Some travel may be required.
Human Rights Litigation Associate
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New York City Metropolitan Area (On-site)
A nonprofit human rights organization seeks NYC-based litigation attorneys to combat discrimination on college campuses.
The Organization is looking for NY admitted attorneys with 3-6 years of civil litigation experience and who have strong academic credentials.
Experience in BOTH state and federal courts is preferred.
Commitment to the Organization’s mission is a MUST
Responsibilities: You WILL be doing ALL of the following:
Manage cases involving discrimination in higher education
Conduct witness interviews and client intake
Handle discovery and legal communications
Prepare legal documents and research
Assist with local events and law school chapters
Deliver presentations to various audiences
Additional duties may include policy work, event planning, and liaising with stakeholders.
Some travel may be required.