Career Development

Syracuse, New York, Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc., a growing company located in Syracuse, NY, and one of the largest restaurant companies in the U.S., has an excellent opportunity in our Executive team as the Vice-President General Counsel. The general counsel is responsible for leading corporate strategic and tactical legal initiatives. The general counsel provides the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, and senior management with effective advice on company strategies and their implementation, manages the legal function, and obtains and oversees the work of outside counsel. The general counsel is directly involved in complex business transactions, securities regulation and transactions, financings, and negotiating critical contracts. Within this framework, representative duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:   Executive Responsibilities : Provide legal oversight at the executive level regarding the direction and operation of the Company. Act as the legal advisor to the chief executive officer, board of directors, and other Company management. Monitor, analyze, and advise the Company and management on a broad range of federal and state regulatory matters. Identify, monitor and track areas of risk, make suggestions for managing risk, and advise the Board of Directors and management on developments and best practices in corporate governance. Assist with and provide advice on executive compensation and benefits. Receive, evaluate, and respond to press inquiries. Legal Department Responsibilities : Head the Legal Department with responsibility for all legal affairs of the Company. Develop, direct, motivate and drive performance from Legal team. Set Legal Department operational and budgetary goals and objectives. Prepare annual Legal Department budget. Manage and coach department personnel. Manage outside counsel, and develop strategies for litigation and regulatory proceedings. Corporate Secretary Responsibilities: Manage all Board and Committee meeting logistics. Attend and record minutes of all regular and special Board and Committee meetings. Facilitate Board communications. Oversee creation and distribution of meeting agenda and Board Book for all regular meetings of the Board. Advise the Board on its roles and responsibilities. Facilitate the orientation of new Directors. Maintain key corporate documents and records. Responsible for corporate disclosure and compliance with state corporation laws, stock exchange listing standards, and SEC reporting and compliance. Assist with stockholder relations including stock issuance and transfer operations and stockholder correspondence. Prepare and distribute proxy statement. Manage the annual shareholder meeting and act as Inspector of Elections. Prepare annual shareholder meeting minutes. Coordinate election of Class B Directors with representatives of Class B shareholders. Subsidiary management and governance. Monitor corporate governance developments and assist the Board in tailoring governance practices to meet the Board's needs and investor expectations. Assist with investor communication and engagement on corporate governance issues. Ensure compliance with Company by-laws and corporate charters. Ensure compliance with Committee charters and governance guidelines. Develop processes to identify and approve related party transactions. Corporate, Securities, SEC, and Financing Responsibilities : Extensive corporate, securities/SEC, experience representing a publicly traded company. In depth experience preparing and filing all types of SEC filings such as Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and Proxy. Working knowledge of Delaware General Corporation Law. Experience with complex debt financing and credit facilities. Pre-clearing purchases and sales of the Company’s securities by Directors and Officers. Prepare and file insider trading reports with the SEC. Prepare and file registration statements with the SEC. Prepare and file state annual reports and related filings. Draft documents required for compliance with debt or other instruments. In depth understanding of Company credit facility and credit agreement in order to provide advice on and compliance with Company’s credit facility.   Compliance and Governance Responsibilities : Ensure Company policies and procedures are compliant with local, state and federal laws. Conduct internal compliance training. Conduct or manage investigations of potential non-compliance or governance issues. Administer and ensure compliance with the Company’s code of corporate business ethics. Manage the renewal of all operational related permits for all Company restaurants. Oversee state regulatory filings. Monitor, evaluate, report, and advise on legislation and regulatory activity.   Development, Merger and Acquisitions Responsibilities : Oversee management of outside legal counsel handling real estate acquisitions and dispositions in a high volume, time sensitive environment. Advise business partners and outside counsel on acceptable negotiated deal terms and risk tolerances. Provide legal support for drafting and negotiating letters of intent and purchase and sale agreements for mergers and acquisitions, real estate purchase, sale and leasing, mergers and acquisitions, sale leaseback transactions, and other dispositions. Evaluate environmental assessments. Oversee, manage, and evaluate all aspects of due diligence reviews in development, mergers, and acquisitions Provide guidance to leasing team on lease negotiations Oversee the negotiations and drafting of leases, property operation documents, and master construction contracts, consents to assignments and subleases, access and license agreements, service agreements, subordination agreements, and commission and listing agreements. Review, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements.  Claims and Litigation Management Responsibilities: Ensure legal, property & casualty claims are managed as efficiently as possible.           Manage claim defense strategies. Manage the cost of claims. Manage the settlement of claims. Manage litigation of claims. Oversee issuance of and compliance with legal holds, subpoenas, discovery requests, and other requests for information. Assist as needed with social media communications and work with appropriate entities to manage social media posts. Employment and Labor Responsibilities: Provide legal advice, opinions and support regarding employment and labor issues. Establish and manage outside legal resources when required for employment and labor issues. Legal Risk Management Responsibilities: Act as Chief Ethics Officer for the Company. Participate in Disclosure Committee meetings regarding corporate governance issues, including disclosure. Participate in SOX Committee meetings. Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the Company and its affiliates. In depth experience in franchising law and in working with franchisors on behalf of franchisees.  Contract Risk Responsibilities : Ensure continuous improvement of processes which minimize, mitigate, or eliminate contract risk. Oversee the processing of all snow and ice removal contracts and landscaping contracts. Ensure compliance with Company’s Contract Review Policy. Oversee contract reviews with specific focus on risk mitigation. Actively participate in large project contract reviews and enterprise risk reviews when appropriate.     Summary Skills & Experience:  JD from an accredited U.S. law school, member of the New York State Bar, and a minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience in general corporate, securities/SEC, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate in scope as described in the responsibilities sections below. Clear and comprehensive understanding of legal matters in areas of finance, accounting, securities law and SEC, franchise law, real estate (leasing, purchase, sale, and sale leasebacks), corporate governance and commercial matters, commercial contracts, employment and labor, development, construction, mergers, and acquisitions. Ability to handle a large volume of transactions and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Public company experience (SEC filings such as Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and Proxy) is required. M&A experience in private practice and/or in-house. Ability to work under tight deadlines, handle multiple, detailed tasks simultaneously and prioritize appropriately. Stock awards and bonus

Conshohocken, Pennsylvania,   POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the designated Assistant General Counsel, provides legal advice and assistance to support business groups at AmerisourceBergen Corporation (the “Company”), with a focus on Strategic Global Sourcing. The candidate will act as a proactive business partner in achieving the Company’s business goals and objectives, while protecting the Company’s interests from a legal perspective by identifying and managing risks as well as providing timely, accurate and effective legal advice.   The role can be based in Conshohocken, PA or Carrollton, TX.  PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Drafts, negotiates and reviews commercial contracts, with an emphasis on distribution agreements with brand, specialty, plasma, vaccine, biosimilar and cell and gene product manufacturers.  Reviews other business agreements, as requested, including logistic services agreements, master services agreements, statements of work, data reporting agreements, consulting and vendor agreements and confidentiality agreements to ensure that these contracts accurately express the Company's objectives and minimize legal risk. Works closely with contract managers on all phases of negotiation with product suppliers. Advises the business on regulatory matters, such as United States Food and Drug Administration compliance, Drug Enforcement Agency compliance, anti-trust, Anti-Kickback, price reporting and other healthcare regulatory matters. Drafts and updates agreement templates for the business’s Strategic Global Sourcing team.  Works closely with executives and key associates of the Corporation and its subsidiaries on matters relating to the legal affairs of the Company. Develops workflow processes to ensure Company is complying with contractual deliverables and obligations. Responsible for foreseeing and protecting the Company against legal risks. Provides general business counsel and performs related duties as assigned.   EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year Bachelor's Degree program. Law Degree - must be a graduate of an accredited law school and admitted into the state bar in good standing or must have ability to obtain Texas or Pennsylvania in-house counsel admission. The lawyer in this role is comparable to a senior associate or counsel in a law firm and is a lawyer who can do sophisticated work as an individual contributor (with minimal guidance and oversight from his or her manager in most instances) and/or supervise and project manage other individual legal professionals to do the work. Must have a minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience as a lawyer with progressively increasing responsibility and directly related experience in practicing transactional law. MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Experience in healthcare or pharmaceuticals industry preferred, with a strong preference for in-house experience at a pharmaceutical manufacturer Significant training and practical experience in corporate and commercial practice, including preparation and negotiation of business contracts and general business counseling Strong negotiating and leadership skills Strong business acumen Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Strong interpersonal skills Ability to multi-task and juggle multiple and competing projects and priorities Excellent judgment and ability to resolve complex issues effectively Strong organizational and project management skills; attention to detail; ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to be solution-oriented and business-minded Familiar with a variety of the field concepts, practices and legal procedures  Ability to follow and interpret legal trends

Austin, Texas, Brown Advisory, Inc. (“Brown Advisory” or “Company”) has exclusively retained Major, Lindsey & Africa to conduct a search for a Strategic Advisor to be located in Austin, TX. Brown Advisory is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates please submit your resume (in MS Word) to Amber Shockey at ashockey@mlaglobal.com and Randi Lewis at rlewis@mlaglobal.com. Please do not contact the Company directly; all resumes sent to the Company will be routed to MLA for handling and will create delays. Overview : The Strategic Advisor is a high net worth estate/wealth planning attorney who will work as part of the Strategic Advisory Team. At Brown Advisory, the Strategic Advisory team is a group of attorneys and other specialists who create and/or implement customized financial and estate planning solutions for individuals and families. Paired with a Private Client Portfolio Manager, a Strategic Advisor is responsible for developing and executing plans on a wide range of wealth management issues in coordination with a client’s outside advisors. Firm : Brown Advisory is a private, independent investment and strategic advisory firm. Its mission is to make a material and positive difference for its clients by delivering a combination of first-class investment performance, strategic advice and the highest level of service. Strategic Advisors who have deep expertise in tax planning, trust and estate planning, accounting, business advisory and other topics, collaborate in many client relationships, and they are essential in Brown Advisory’s effort to provide holistic financial guidance to clients. Location: Austin, TX Experience: Licensed attorney with a high level of sophistication and flexibility in understanding and implementing wealth management planning strategies with 3 – 5 years of experience working in either: (1) a law firm on estate planning, wealth management, or business and tax planning; or (2) an investment firm on wealth management matters for high net worth individuals/families or entities. Must be able to convey a consultative approach to client relationship management and business development and display a broad knowledge base to clients and referral sources. J.D. required. CPA preferred. Process: Interested candidates please submit your resume (in MS Word format) to ashockey@mlaglobal.com and rlewis@mlaglobal.com or to the MLA recruiter who contacted you about this position.   

Chicago, Illinois, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has retained Major, Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis to conduct a search for a Senior Associate General Counsel located in Chicago, Illinois. Lurie Children’s provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research, and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 136-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all that the organization does. The Senior Associate General Counsel will represent the Medical Center on challenging matters confronting one of the nation’s premier pediatric academic medical centers in a rapidly changing healthcare delivery environment. This person will support the Medical Center’s mission, goals, and vision in a variety of ways, including by providing legal guidance to ensure clinical, research, and administrative operations provide the highest quality, most cost effective healthcare possible, and that operations are in compliance with state and federal law. This position reports to the Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. Interested candidates, please submit your resume (in MS Word format) to Casey Gordon and Mike Sachs at LuriesAGCII@mlaglobal.com All applicants must be licensed attorneys.

Chicago, Illinois, McCormack Schreiber is conducting an exclusive search for a sophisticated company located in the Chicago Loop that is actively seeking a lawyer with 3+ years of legal/law firm experience and strong technology skills to join its established in-house legal group as a Staff Attorney-Project Coordinator. All areas of practice are welcome for this unique role - and the target candidates should have excellent computer technology experience, including with some or all of the following: Power Bi (strongly preferred), Office 365, Sharepoint, Teams, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Should also have strong legal research and organizational skills. Contact us today about this excellent quality of life opportunity at a truly dynamic and collegial in-house environment!

Chicago, Illinois, Our client, a leading healthcare provider located in downtown Chicago, is actively seeking a contract attorney to join its dynamic in-house legal team. This is a full-time temporary role (approximately 3 months) and target candidates will have experience with leasing and real estate contracts, as well as audit and document management. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a temporary role in an in-house setting!

California, Our client, a leading insurance company, is actively seeking an experienced insurance claims coverage lawyer to join its dynamic legal team, in its Southern California office. Target candidates will have 8+ years of law firm and/or in-house experience working with insurance defense and litigation matters, and must have experience with analyzing complex claims and providing guidance, risk assessment, and oversight to the claims litigation department. Must also have strong communication and legal research skills. Excellent opportunity to bring your experience to a national company with an established legal team! Local candidates preferred. 

Remote, New York, Reimagine your legal career  Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. With over 2,400 employees spanning North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable corporate legal departments to drive efficiency and growth to adapt to a demanding new era.  Axiom empowers you to take control of how you work while contributing your expertise to the world's best companies.  Currently we’re hiring a  Patent Counsel  to join us with: Knowledge and understanding of software patents An Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science Must be admitted to the USPTO Interest or experience playing video games is highly desirable A minimum of 3 years of legal experience The responsibilities for this role will include: Providing practical legal advice and support on international business matters in a fast-paced environment Working with and advising business clients directly, as well as providing guidance and practical solutions for various corporate policies Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement.  Diversity  is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, offering access to a variety of professional development programs and continuing legal education opportunities.  Since 2000, we’ve reached legal professionals globally and been committed to reimagining legal work. We seek to live up to the New York Times’ prediction that, “A more sweeping transformation may be on the horizon. And it may look a lot like Axiom”.    Our company is ranked #1 in business of law, innovation in corporate strategy, and innovation in law firm efficiency by the Financial Times.  Learn more about working at Axiom .  

Chicago, Illinois, McCormack Schreiber is conducting an exclusive search for a sophisticated company located in the Chicago Loop that is actively seeking a lawyer with 3+ years of legal/law firm experience and strong technology skills to join its established in-house legal group as a Staff Attorney-Project Coordinator. All areas of practice are welcome for this unique role - and the target candidates should have excellent computer technology experience, including with some or all of the following: Power Bi (strongly preferred), Office 365, Sharepoint, Teams, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Should also have strong legal research and organizational skills. Contact us today about this excellent quality of life opportunity at a truly dynamic and collegial in-house environment!

Chicago, Illinois, Our client, a leading healthcare provider located in downtown Chicago, is actively seeking a contract attorney to join its dynamic in-house legal team. This is a full-time temporary role (approximately 3 months) and target candidates will have experience with leasing and real estate contracts, as well as audit and document management. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a temporary role in an in-house setting!

California, Our client, a leading insurance company, is actively seeking an experienced insurance claims coverage lawyer to join its dynamic legal team, in its Southern California office. Target candidates will have 8+ years of law firm and/or in-house experience working with insurance defense and litigation matters, and must have experience with analyzing complex claims and providing guidance, risk assessment, and oversight to the claims litigation department. Must also have strong communication and legal research skills. Excellent opportunity to bring your experience to a national company with an established legal team! Local candidates preferred. 

Bohemia, New York, Regional Counsel The Legal Affairs & Compliance group provides legal services to support the operation and strategic initiatives of the Sartorius group of companies. As Regional Counsel, you will be an integral member of the legal team at Sartorius.  Reporting to Head of Legal Affairs, Americas, you will work closely with other members of the global Legal Affairs & Compliance group as well as with members of the organization on contracting and other initiatives to advance compliance and transactions. Specific responsibilities include addressing the legal and compliance terms in contracts, contract drafting, policy development, issue resolution, and analysis of existing and evolving applicable federal and state regulations. The position offers the opportunity for professional growth and development in a highly collaborative work environment and requires the ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Assist sales and other internal customers with the negotiation and management of various types of commercial transactions, including supply and service agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Research and Collaboration Agreements, RFPs, IP licensing, joint development, Demo and Evaluation Agreements, and procurement transactions Use a business-oriented approach to problem solve, communicate legal issues and give real-world advice while assessing risk and legal ramifications Prepare supporting legal documents such as briefs, contracts, board resolutions, and other filings as needed Provide strategic, timely and high-quality legal guidance to managers and corporate leadership Assist in the supervision and direction of outside counsel as may be necessary Actively contribute to the legal team in the ongoing development of knowledge, skills and processes and lead legal initiatives and special projects as required Perform other related duties as assigned Skills and experience that you need to bring to our company:  Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school Licensed and admitted to practice law in NYS or another state A minimum of three years of applicable legal experience Excellent drafting skills and experience Experience with commercial transactions and intellectual property strongly preferred Experience in data privacy and commercial litigation will also be considered Experience in Biotech/Pharma/Life Sciences industry, a plus Strong analytic skills and the capacity to assess the business and legal terms of transactions Interest in and capacity to work well as part of a team Ability to take initiative and work independently Willingness to learn and tackle new areas of law or legal problems Excellent problem-solving abilities, organizational, verbal communication and interpersonal skills Some international travel required (10-15%) Strong identification with our corporate values of sustainability, openness and enjoyment Driving our future growth requires talented people. Sartorius is a dynamic organization suited to people who want to showcase skills, be recognized for expertise and thrive in a vibrant and innovative environment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.  We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Full benefits package including Health Insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

San Jose, California, Reimagine your legal career  Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. With over 2,400 employees spanning North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable corporate legal departments to drive efficiency and growth to adapt to a demanding new era.  Axiom empowers you to take control of how you work while contributing your expertise to the world's best companies.  Currently, we're hiring a  Legal Operations Specialist  to join us with: 5+ years of experience as a non-JD professional optimizing in-house legal workflow with contract, performance, vendor, and financial management. Experience managing project life-cycles and working cross-functionally with legal functions and business units.   Ability to implement procedures and practices within Legal to promote efficient workflows and handling of legal requests throughout the organization. Deep experience with legal operations tools like SimpleLegal, Navex, Tap, to monitor e-billing, matter setup, invoice audits, and overall spend management. The responsibilities for this role will include:   Working with and advising corporate clients directly, as well as the ability to provide entrepreneurial, pragmatic, business-oriented advice.  The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism and outstanding business judgment. Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement.  Diversity  is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, offering access to a variety of professional development programs and continuing legal education opportunities.  Since 2000, we’ve reached legal professionals globally and been committed to reimagining legal work. We seek to live up to the New York Times’ prediction that, “A more sweeping transformation may be on the horizon. And it may look a lot like Axiom”.    Our company is ranked #1 in business of law, innovation in corporate strategy, and innovation in law firm efficiency by the Financial Times.  Learn more about working at Axiom .

New Jersey, Our client, a global financial services company is looking for an attorney with 10+ years of experience  to support all aspects of legal and regulatory matters relating to the firm’s retail and annuity-dedicated funds. This individual would be involved in tasks relating to registration statements, fund board meetings, strategic initiatives, new regulations and general fund matters and  provide leadership and support on fund and investment adviser disclosure matters. Position will oversee work of more junior lawyers and paralegals and management of outside counsel. Ideal candidate will have a combination of law firm and in-house experience but will consider candidates without in-house experience as well. 10+ years of experience  to support all aspects of legal and regulatory matters relating to the firm’s retail and annuity-dedicated funds. Ideal candidate will have a combination of law firm and in-house experience but will consider candidates without in-house experience as well. A strong compensation package will be offered.

New Jersey, Our client, a global financial services company is looking for an attorney with 10+ years of experience  to support all aspects of legal and regulatory matters relating to retail and annuity-dedicated funds. This individual would be involved in tasks relating to registration statements, fund board meetings, strategic initiatives, new regulations and general fund matters and will provide leadership and support on fund and investment adviser disclosure matters.     Position will oversee work of more junior lawyers and paralegals and management of outside counsel.   Ideal candidate will have a combination of law firm and in-house legal experience but consider candidates without in-house experience.  

Boston, Massachusetts, The future of payments is the FedNow Service! The Federal Reserve Banks are developing a new interbank 24x7x365 real-time gross settlement (RTGS) service with integrated clearing functionality. This service will be the first new business line for the Fed in 40 years and will be transformative for United States Payments by enabling nationwide access across more than 10,000 Banks. The new service, will help enable financial institutions to deliver end-to-end faster payment services to their customers. With the FedNow Service network, banks will be able to provide their customers the ability to send and receive payments any time, any day, and have full access to those funds within seconds. Such a service will also enable the ongoing innovation of payments products offered by Banks, non-Banks and FinTech companies. Job Summary: You will render legal advice, counsel, and/or guidance on a broad range of the more complex banking, regulatory, and corporate law matters that fall within the domain of the Legal Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, including the FedNow SM  Service. You will report to the Vice President of the Legal Department. Principal Accountabilities: Advise on the application of relevant Federal Reserve policies regarding the provision of financial services to depository institutions and other account holders relating to the FedNow Service and other Federal Reserve Financial Services; Provide guidance on the regulations, agreements, and policies and procedures governing the payment services that are operated by the Federal Reserve Banks; Draft and review internal and external memoranda, agreements, and other documentation related, as well as providing advice regarding the appropriate legal framework for new or expanded service offerings; Coordinate and work with Board legal staff and other Federal Reserve Bank lawyers on legal matters related to the FedNow Service; Participate on, and on occasion, leading select System workgroups and special projects; Review and draft contracts and requests for proposals related to the FedNow Service; Advise on privacy and information security laws, policies and provisions; Respond to inquiries from the public, government entities, and legal professionals on Federal Reserve regulations, banking laws, and Reserve Bank activities; Assist the General Counsel and the FedNow Service Managing Counsel with their System responsibilities; Teach and speak publicly on banking issues and other legal topics to banking organizations, the public, and other legal professionals; and Advise on the FedNow Service compliance program. Supervision: You may be required to directly and/ or indirectly supervise others. Knowledge and Experience: Juris Doctor degree or equivalent. 8 or more years of job related experience with at least 5 years’ experience practicing as an attorney working on payment-related matters in a law firm, financial institution, or regulatory agency; Applicable licensing, certification or registration for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Experienced in providing legal advice with respect to commercial banking matters related to payment activities is required; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Strong drafting skills, particularly for transactional documents and legal research memoranda; and Experience negotiating contracts, which involve technology services and intellectual property matters.     The Federal Reserve Bank is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or military service.   All employees assigned to this position will be subject to FBI fingerprint/ criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years.   All candidates   must undergo an enhanced background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules.   For this job, any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a two-phase security screening. The first phase consists of the satisfactory completion of a physical examination (including a drug screening), reference checks, and a security investigation consisting of credit and criminal history checks.   The second phase, which might not be complete until after you begin working at the Reserve Bank, is an additional risk-based security screening determined by the risk rating of the position.  Depending upon the sensitivity of the position, this phase may include, and is not limited to, work and residency eligibility verification, and personal interviews with the candidate, references, and prior employers.              Due to the sensitive nature of this role, all applicants  must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

San Francisco, California, Reimagine your legal career  Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. With over 2,400 employees spanning North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable corporate legal departments to drive efficiency and growth to adapt to a demanding new era.  Axiom empowers you to take control of how you work while contributing your expertise to the world's best companies.  Currently, we're hiring  Government Contracts Lawyers  to join us with: 4+ years of substantive experience with contract drafting, negotiation, and compliance issues, including contract management and compliance, RFP response, and contract law and regulations particularly within state and local governments In-house experience and/or law firm experience required Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM), and/or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) a plus Must be in good standing within the California bar The responsibilities for this role will include:   Providing practical legal advice and support on international business matters in a fast-paced environment Managing compliance programs and policies, particularly as they relate to import and export controls and sanctions regulations Working with and advising business clients directly, as well as providing guidance and practical solutions for various corporate policies  Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement.  Diversity  is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, offering access to a variety of professional development programs and continuing legal education opportunities.  Since 2000, we’ve reached legal professionals globally and been committed to reimagining legal work. We seek to live up to the New York Times’ prediction that, “A more sweeping transformation may be on the horizon. And it may look a lot like Axiom”.    Our company is ranked #1 in business of law, innovation in corporate strategy, and innovation in law firm efficiency by the Financial Times.  Learn more about working at Axiom .   Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Boston, Massachusetts, L.E.K. Consulting is a global management consulting firm that uses deep industry expertise and rigorous analysis to help business leaders achieve practical results with real impact. We are uncompromising in our approach to helping clients consistently make better decisions, deliver improved business performance and create greater shareholder returns. The firm advises and supports global companies that are leaders in their industries — including the largest private and public sector organizations, private equity firms and emerging entrepreneurial businesses. Founded more than 30 years ago, L.E.K. employs more than 1,400 professionals across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe and is recognized as a top consulting firm to work for. For more information, go to www.lek.com .   Job title: Contracts Manager – Private Equity Location: Boston or Chicago   Overview:   Reporting to the Group General Counsel, the Contracts Manager – Private Equity will be a member of the L.E.K. in-house legal team. The incumbent carries out responsibilities within Legal’s contracts management function, including, but not limited to: reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing a heavy volume of agreements and contracts, such as confidentiality agreements, engagement letters, master services agreements, and third party access agreements, for the firm’s internal and external clients, across L.E.K.’s Private Equity sector. This position requires the ability to balance business needs and objectives of L.E.K.’s internal stakeholders with partnering and arriving at mutual solutions with our external clients. The successful candidate must be an agile and out-of-the-box thinker who can problem solve complex legal and business issues.  While the focus will be on our Private Equity practice, the individual should have flexibility to work across sectors, as part of the team.     Responsibilities:   Manage the review, negotiation, and finalization of internal, external, and third-party contracts; Manage quality control of standard legal and financial terms and conditions; Manage the Private Equity contracts lifecycle process, including tracking contract renewals and terminations; Manage Legal’s contracts template repository, including drafting, editing, and maintaining new templates, as necessary; Work with executive leaders across the Private Equity sector, as well as other cross-functional departments, to leverage legal acumen in developing and fostering first-in-class business relationships; Coordinate with Legal’s internal project associates and managers on data metrics in connection with contracts dynamics and lifecycles; Coordinate with other cross-functional groups, such as Finance/Accounting, to ensure working capital initiatives and goals are met; Assist other members on the legal team with ensuring delivery of final, agreed-upon documents; Assist with drafting contracts and agreements, as necessary; Assist the legal team with longer-term, strategic projects, as necessary.       Qualifications:   A J.D. degree, with an accomplished academic record, from a top-ranked, accredited law school; 1-3 years of contracts management, or related experience, preferably within a professional services firm, top law firm, or similar environment; Demonstrated experience successfully negotiating contracts; A detailed-oriented person, who exercises excellent judgement and professionalism, and thinks creatively and critically, in order to partner with our clients to reach mutually agreed-upon solutions; A strong legal and business acumen; The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, appropriately escalating issues when needed; The ability to work both independently and in a team-based environment, with a good sense of emotional intelligence to work collaboratively with a diverse team; Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to multi-task, incorporating outstanding organizational skills and flexibility, to prioritize work and deliver the maximum business value; Familiarity with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations; and, Familiarity and comfort with legal technology solutions, including contracts management databases.     For more information and to apply, go to https://www.lek.com/join-lek/apply/apply-now   Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess eligibility to work in the United States L.E.K. Consulting offers a competitive compensation and benefits package L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

Miami, Florida, MasTec, Inc. is seeking a construction attorney to join its in-house team in Coral Gables, Florida. MasTec is looking for a team player with a minimum of eight years construction experience. Substantial experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating construction agreements is required. Construction litigation experience is also required. Responsibilities include managing the legal affairs of several of MasTec’s service lines. Please send resume and salary requirements to: Attorneyposition@mastec.com . NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Los Angeles, California,     Our client is a Global Insurance/Reinsurance/Financial Services Company looking to hire a transactional attorney with 8+ years of experience to support Institutional Markets pension risk transfer (“PRT”) business.   Areas of responsibility for this role will include support of product development, transactional negotiation and investments/capital markets matters. This will include drafting and negotiation of all relevant contracts and documentation.   General transactional experience is necessary. Transactional experience in the life and annuity and/or reinsurance industry is a plus but not required,       General transactional experience is necessary. Transactional experience in the life and annuity and/or reinsurance industry is a plus but not required,