Associate: Export Controls
White & Case 
Washington, D.C.

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.

With lawyers operating from more than 47 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.

Position Summary:
We are currently looking for a mid-to-senior level associate with a specific skillset and experience to join our Washington, D.C. office.  The candidate should have experience with export control laws and regulations, as well as other laws and regulations relating to U.S. national security.  Experience with the statutes governing the economic sanctions related to export controls will be an asset, although the main focus of this search is on experience with export controls.  

Working in a practice where you need to be both legally-minded and business savvy, you will need to be highly adaptable—willing to develop new areas of knowledge and learn from both legal professionals and commercial analysts. Committed and responsive, you should be excited by the challenges of working on international matters and ready to respond to clients’ needs, wherever and whenever they’re working, adapting to time differences, and travelling to countries across the world.

Strong communication, organizational and time management skills will also be significant assets, enabling you to manage multiple communication channels and workstreams, and to produce exceptional work within the short timeframes dictated by our clients’ schedules. A dedicated team player, you should balance a collaborative mindset with an independence of thought and action—an ability to proactively anticipate clients’ needs, and an eagerness to take full ownership of your work product.

Our Practice Area:
We help clients manage the risks and maximize the opportunities arising from the regulation of international trade. Our interdisciplinary team works globally, bringing specialist knowledge to high stakes matters concerning the full spectrum of goods and services. Recognized as one of the leading firms in this field, we are trusted by sovereign governments, major multinationals and leading corporations to handle their most challenging and high-stakes regulatory, litigation, investigative, and advisory matters.

From the moment you join us, you will be working with—and learning from—leading practitioners within our group, and interacting directly with our international clients, often at the client site. Our International Trade Group has a respectful and professional working environment, and the partners and senior lawyers place a strong emphasis on professional development through a hands-on approach.

Typical tasks for associates range from drafting and editing documents, legal and factual research, and preparing client information for presentation to Government regulatory agencies, courts, and other dispute settlement bodies. By making use of on-the-job training, there are also opportunities to develop niche specialisms, which can lead to more advanced responsibilities, such as oral advocacy, even at an early stage. The work can be demanding, but is always rewarding—both in terms of the learning opportunities and the excitement of working on large-scale, high-stakes matters in jurisdictions across the world.

Duties and Accountabilities:
Advise clients on a variety of regulatory matters, including compliance with export controls administered by the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the US State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).
Drafting of basic filings addressed to agencies of the U.S. Executive Branch.
Conducting complex research and drafting of memoranda.
Involvement in due diligence – analysis of agreements in data room and their subsequent description
Communication with clients (via telephone, E-mail, video, on-site).
Drafting legal memoranda on broad range of topics arising under international trade law
Providing direct assistance to senior lawyers on matters arising in the course of day-to-day provision of legal services to leading international and domestic clients
Joining educational seminar and practice groups

Basic Qualifications:
A Juris Doctor (JD) degree (LLM or foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school
Admitted to the District of Columbia bar (or the ability to become admitted) and in good standing
5+ years of relevant export controls experience, including knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and the Executive Orders regulating, in particular, technology
Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
Experience with legal research and writing, persuasive writing and oral presentation
Good understanding of the key risks and issues involved in cross-border transactions

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in reviews before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
Familiarity with the statutes governing the economic sanctions related to export controls
Strong writing and time management skills are mandatory, as is the ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
Outstanding communication skills
Client service focus
Team player
Strong judgment
Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative

Here is the link to apply: https://whitecase.taleo.net/careersection/wc_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=240001K8&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York​
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Litigation Attorney (White Collar)
Clark Hill, PLC
Washington, D.C.

Clark Hill is seeking a mid to senior level Attorney with 7+ years of experience to join its Litigation Business Unit in Washington, D.C. All candidates must be licensed in a least one U.S. jurisdiction and eligible to waive into the D.C. bar without examination.
 
Candidates must have the following experience/ skills:
 Experience with financial services investigations, regulatory enforcement matters, and litigation related to the SEC, FINRA, and the PCAOB
Trial/arbitration preparation and courtroom experience, including motion practice, deposition, and discovery management 
Exceptional advocacy, research, writing, and negotiation skills
Strong academic credentials
Detail-oriented and highly organized with a solid work ethic
Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
The salary range for this position at the time of posting is $175,000 - $200,000 annually, based upon a full-time work schedule.  Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to employee qualifications, relevant experience, skill sets, training, internal equity, and market data.  This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.  In addition, Clark Hill offers employees the ability to participate in health insurance with optional HSA/FSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, 401K, vacation, sick time, parking/public transportation allowance, and an employee assistance program.
 
Clark Hill, PLC is an AmLaw 200 law firm with 29 offices across the United States, Ireland, and Mexico.  With 700+ attorneys, our value proposition is simple. We offer our clients an exceptional team, dedicated to the delivery of outstanding service. We recruit and develop talented individuals and empower them to contribute to our rich diversity of legal and industry experience. We work in agile, collaborative teams, partnering with our clients to help them reach and exceed their business goals.
 
Clark Hill is committed to an aggressive growth strategy through the hiring of associates, counsel, and members who fit our culture, embrace the goals of our strategic plan, and bring the skills and experience to our firm that are critical to serving the needs of our clients.  Successful Clark Hill employees have a track record of solid academic credentials, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills.  Clark Hill is a collaborative environment which provides for both a professional and personally rewarding career.

Here is the link to apply: https://clarkhillselfapply.viglobalcloud.com/viRecruitSelfApply/RecApplicantEmail.aspx?Tag=4196e5b5-6196-4a62-a671-679773cac7e3

Counsel Attorney (Part-Time)
KACE Company 
Washington, D.C.

When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference!
KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life. The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee…it’s The KACE Way.
KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy and invested.
The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities.
Join KACE and make a difference!

About the Role
Inspection Service Contract Attorneys Provide counsel, assistance, and consultation to Inspection Service Counsel and management in matters involving Inspection Service programs and policies on a nationwide basis.  This may involve general legal advice across several functional areas or may be focused on one specific area of proactive depending on the assignment.  The functional areas include operational policies, procedures and personnel matters.  Guidance and consultation may be on policy related issues involving criminal, civil, administrative, mail security, and personnel matters as well as training.
National programs, operations, policy and projects involving civil litigation, asset forfeiture, mail security related matters, human resource personnel issues, and criminal investigations.

What you will do: 
Including but not limited to:
Body Worn Camera
•    Drafting and/or updating agency policy regarding the Body Worn Camera (BWC) program;
•    Evaluating and updating agency policy regarding the BWC program as cameras roll-out and issues arise;
•    Preparing and presenting legal training to Postal Inspectors regarding the use of BWCs within agency policy parameters;
•    Preparing and presenting legal training for TFOs regarding the use of BWCs within agency policy parameters while on USPIS operations;
•    Preparing and presenting legal training for our FOIA unit regarding BWC footage and related compliance issues; and
•    Addressing compliance issues through policy relative to BWC footage posting and sharing.

Litigation Consultation
•    Provide litigation consultation and support on complex litigation matters involving USPIS and USPS.

Legal Training
•    Develop and deliver training materials. Provide training and counsel to inspection service personnel on policy and procedures involving human resource and employment law issues. 

Labor Law
•    Support the Office of Counsel’s Labor Law litigation team, providing advice and expertise on litigation strategies, corrective actions, and other labor law matters.

Policy Review & Development
•    Support the development of organizational policies and procedures, reviewing and editing drafts, and applying legal knowledge and expertise to the process.  

Reporting Responsibilities
•    Provide oral briefings as requested by the Inspection Service Counsel to various personnel within the Postal Service. Prepare written reports as well as other types of media.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills: 
•    Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and a member in good standing of a state bar.  
•    Functional knowledge of USPS policies, procedures, jurisdiction and federal law enforcement investigations.  In depth perspective on the history and development of policies, programs and procedures.
•    Experience developing/maintaining policy related to the implementation of a Body Worn Camera Program, consistent with Executive Order 14074, Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust.  
•    Demonstrated extensive experience in developing and presenting training related to federal law enforcement.
•    Litigation experience in civil and criminal cases and administrative matters involving Federal agency policies, procedures and personnel.
•    Demonstrated ability to interact with management officials of USPS, DOJ and other partners on investigative and mail security related matters.
•    Knowledge and demonstrated ability in interagency law enforcement projects, negotiating, drafting and reviewing memorandums of understanding with various law enforcement agencies, other government entities and non-governmental organizations.
•    Experience in mail fraud, money laundering, structuring, prohibited mailings and related investigations.
•    Knowledge and experience in Criminal/Civil Asset Forfeiture law and the policies and procedures of the DOJ Asset Forfeiture Program.
•    Proven ability to develop and deliver effective training in consumer mail fraud, forfeiture, prohibited mailings and general legal education.
•    Thorough working knowledge of employment law issues related to discipline, EEO and MSPB related litigation and collective bargaining issues.

Clearance: 
Applicants selected may be subject to a government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment.

Security Requirements/Background Investigation Requirements: 
•    Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
•    Favorable credit check for all cleared positions 
•    Successfully passing a background investigation including drug screening.

Here is the link to apply (on Google Chrome): https://kmkp.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/KACECareers/details/Counsel-Attorney--Part-time-_R-2401198

Product Attorney
AARP  
Washington, D.C.
Salary: $148,500.00 - $165,000.00 Yearly

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin.

All members of AARP’s OGC advise business units and affiliated entities to serve the goals and mission of the organization in a manner that is compliant, ethical, solution-oriented and timely; consult and collaborate with management to develop strategic plans and ensure organizational activities meet legal and regulatory compliance; and work collaboratively to accomplish organization goals and execute on organization mission.

AARP’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking a mid-level Product Attorney who will be be responsible for supporting business units with creating risk-managed user experiences. This attorney will advise product development teams on legal requirements across a wide range of areas that include intellectual property, consumer protection, accessibility, e-commerce, data protection, privacy and other areas as needed. The successful candidate understands the business objectives and processes needed to support and accelerate digital product development.  The candidate would have an internal sense of urgency to complete milestones on time, collaborates well across internal legal and business teams, and can exercise judgment and agility to provide legal advice based on ambiguous or incomplete information. This attorney puts the consumer at the center of every judgment call and recommendation. 

Responsibilities:
Identifies legal risk.
Analyzes and researches legal issues.
Reviews and negotiates contracts.
Provides legal guidance on membership issues.
Provides legal guidance on nonprofit tax law.
Provides legal guidance on intellectual property matters.
Qualifications

JD degree and 5+ years of experience as product counsel.
Business and legal acumen related to technology product launches and the underlying cloud infrastructure and solutions.
Working knowledge of a wide range of legal domains, including:

Consumer protection laws, including FTC regulations and state unfair competition laws
Communications and marketing regulations, including TCPA, CAN-SPAM and FTC guidance
Web accessibility and inclusivity regulations, including ADA and WCAG
E-commerce and digital transactions regulations, including UETA, E-SIGN and state-specific requirements
Intellectual property laws, including DMCA.

Must be, or have the ability to become, a member in good standing with the District of Columbia bar or an equivalent state bar.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills are essential.
Must uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethics; a passion for our nonprofit mission is a valuable asset.
Capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining a high volume of work, demonstrating strong attention to detail.

Additional Requirements:
Regular and reliable job attendance
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

Hybrid Work Environment:
AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories. 

Here is the link to apply: https://careers.aarp.org/careers-home/jobs/6013?lang=en-us&iis=Job%20Board&iisn=WashingtonPost

Senior Assistant Commonwealth Attorney
Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
Fairfax, Va.
$100,385.38 - $167,308.96 Annually
Job Number: 24-02727

This is an exciting time to join the Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, as the office embarks on the ambitious criminal justice reform agenda amidst the ongoing national conversation on race and the legacy of racism in the criminal justice system. After taking office in January 2020, Commonwealth’s Attorney Descano’s initiatives have included restructuring the office to produce accountability around reforms, issuing a comprehensive policy to address mass incarceration, and the formulation of a Justice Advisory Council, among others. His passion for reform and creating an atmosphere of diversity and fairness within the office has prompted the offices to seek team members with a passion for criminal justice reform and working to address racial and socioeconomic disparities in the local justice system. The office seeks to foster a culture of inclusion and diversity, with team members who are eager to take meaningful action to spearhead and institutionalize equity initiatives.

The Senior Assistant Commonwealth Attorney will be a member of the office’s leadership team and will be responsible for helping transform the office’s culture to orient around criminal justice reform and addressing racial disparities in the justice system. They will provide overall direction as first-line supervisors. They will also help implement policy directives set by the Commonwealth’s Attorney. In addition, they will prosecute criminal cases, and serve as a liaison to the other agencies involved in the criminal justice system. 

Will prepare and prosecute misdemeanor cases and felony cases, conduct legal research and argument for hearings, compose appellate briefs, advise local law enforcement agencies, and work closely with victim/witness advocates. Assigned a combination of cases, including misdemeanor offense at the General District Court level and more serious felony cases at the Circuit Court level. Depending on the level of experience, assignments generally include the prosecution of misdemeanor cases in General District Court (DUI, traffic offenses, and simple drug possession), and the prosecution of felony cases to include violent crimes (murder, rape, abduction, robbery, etc).

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants should submit a resume directly to support@talentfront.net.

Note: This job advertisement is open until the closing date OR until the position is filled, and may close prior to the advertised closing date. Interested applicants are advised to submit their resume as soon as possible. Resumes will be reviewed, and qualified applicants interviewed on a continuous basis. Interviews may be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. If your resume is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered. The resume review process will close when the position(s) have been filled or when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been reviewed.   

Illustrative Duties:
Represents the Commonwealth of Virginia in prosecutions of violations of criminal law;
Prosecutes major felony cases in Circuit Court jury and bench trials, specializing in the most serious cases;
Acts as a subject matter expert for other attorneys and law enforcement personnel on a specialized area of law;
Attends training in area of specialization;
Conducts training for lower level attorneys in area of specialization;
Conducts legal research and composes briefs in opposition to constitutional motions and petitions for appeal;
Advises and supervises lower level attorneys in case preparation and trial performance;
Advises County and State law enforcement officials concerning the investigation of criminal violations and trial preparation;
Reviews search warrants, affidavits, and court orders submitted by law enforcement for obtaining of evidence related to criminal cases;
Advises citizens of Fairfax County on issues relating to criminal law violations in the community and court procedure.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles of law and their application;
Knowledge of trial procedure and the rules of evidence;
Thorough knowledge of all facets of criminal law; including trial practice, motion practice, and appellate practice;
Knowledge of the criminal laws under the Code of Virginia and Fairfax County Code and the court decisions affecting the prosecution of those laws;
Knowledge of legal research methods;
Ability to effectively and efficiently prosecute all major felonies;
Thorough knowledge of a specialized area of criminal prosecution;
Ability to train and advise lower level attorneys and law enforcement personnel in a specialized area of criminal prosecution;
Ability to supervise and instruct lower level attorneys in general aspects of case preparation and trial performance;
Ability to present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically;
Ability to interview victims, witnesses and law enforcement to obtain the necessary information to prosecute criminal cases;
Ability to maintain an effective working relations hip with associates, law enforcement officials, the judiciary and the general public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be an active member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar.
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)
Graduation from an accredited law school; plus three years of experience as a practicing attorney.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
License to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position will be required to complete the following to the satisfaction of the employer:
Criminal Background Investigation 
Credit Check
Driving Record Check

Employment to this position is at-will, serving at the pleasure of the Fairfax Commonwealth's Attorney. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The ability to communicate effectively and professionally with law enforcement personnel, expert and lay witnesses; effectively address, with sensitivity, the needs of victims of crime; work proficiently in a collaborative, team environment, engage people of various social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial and ethnic backgrounds; maintain a fast-paced workload/docket while keeping case files and workplace organized; prepare and present cases before a trial court in a short period; and establish and maintain constructive, effective and professional relationships with fellow attorneys, public officials, judicial officers, and the public. 

Here is the link to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/4734395/senior-assistant-commonwealth-attorney​

Government Contracts Attorney
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Laurel, Md.
$124,000-$279,100 per year
 
We are seeking a mid-level government contracts attorney who will also support our Ethics and Compliance (E&C) program as an Associate General Counsel position within the Office of the General Counsel (OGC).  The position reports to OGC’s Deputy General Counsel for General Services.  You will work with a senior government contracts attorney providing advice and counsel across APL on issues involving the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and similar regulations and policies.  You will provide advice to APL’s contracts and subcontracts groups as well directly to our mission areas.  You will team with the Principal Ethics and Compliance Officer in supporting the E&C program. You will work on a wide range of complex issues, coordinating with OGC team members on legal analysis, identifying risks, and providing solutions to achieve business objectives. You will work with our intellectual property and export control teams to resolve contractual concerns.  If you like to work on complex and novel legal issues that help secure the country’s security, explore the cosmos, and promote global health, come work with us!

As an Associate General Counsel...
Your primary responsibility will be to advise contracts/subcontracts organizations as well as APL Sectors, Departments, and Mission Areas on federal (FAR, DFARS, etc.) and state laws and regulations, government contracting policies, commercial contracts and purchase orders, contract cost accounting principles, requests for proposals, flow downs and contract clauses, grants, statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, memoranda of understanding and memoranda of agreement, and teaming arrangements.
You will provide primary support on reviewing, mitigating, and resolving organizational conflicts of interest issues across the Lab.
You will assist with some components of APL’s E&C program in a matrixed environment as it continues to advance novel approaches to compliance. These duties include, but are not limited to, supporting the E&C Office with legal analysis, personal conflict of interest analysis, and other duties as appropriate.
You will provide legal advice to management on business issues integral to APL operations. 
You will support/lead the defense of APL with respect to handling of external investigations, administrative complaints, and litigation arising out of government contract-related matters. You will assist in responding to government investigations and queries as appropriate.
You will represent APL to outside agencies/entities. 
You will provide focused training to both enterprise and programs/projects relative to contract-related matters. 
You will perform other duties as assigned. 

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
Have a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, admission to practice and are in good standing in one or more U.S. jurisdictions, and a minimum of 3 years of legal experience in federal government contracts working in a government agency, corporation, university, or a law firm. 
Have substantive knowledge of federal (FAR, DFARS, etc.) government contracting policies and some experience related to government contractor ethics. 
Have experience reviewing, and providing legal advice on standard government contracting documents to include: requests for proposals, prime contracts, subcontracts, flow downs, contract clauses, grants, statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, MOUs/MOAs, and teaming agreements.
Have experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to evaluate risks, and designing and implementing mitigation strategies or company-wide action plans.
Have significant experience providing legal advice on organizational conflicts of interest and personal conflicts of interest especially as they pertain to government contracting.
Have strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills; the ability to translate complex legal principles into practical business solutions; strong organizational skills; the ability to work independently and as a team player; the ability to work closely with a wide variety of staff of diverse backgrounds and levels; sound judgment; professional demeanor; good work ethic; and, business acumen.
Are able to obtain an interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and ultimately be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.  If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
Have knowledge of cybersecurity law as it specifically relates to government and contractor requirements.
Have some experience with government contract cost accounting principles, or DCAA and DCMA audits.
Have a Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), a Leadership Professional in Ethics & Compliance (LPEC), or other recognized ethics and compliance-related certification.
Have knowledge of intellectual property, international trade compliance and export control, and national security and intelligence-related law.
Have prior experience working with the U.S. Department of Defense and its agencies, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), or member organizations of the U.S. Intelligence Community.
Have knowledge of operations in the non-profit or university sector.
Have an active Top Secret or higher level clearance.

Why work at APL?
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates. 

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

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Here is the link to apply: https://careers.jhuapl.edu/jobs/55507?lang=en-us&iieid=58363263367

Senior Attorney, U.S. Litigation
Center for Reproductive Rights
Washington, D.C.

Center Background: The Center for Reproductive Rights is a global human rights organization working to ensure that reproductive rights are protected in law as fundamental human rights worldwide. With offices in New York City, and Washington, D.C.; Nairobi, Kenya; Bogota, Colombia; and Geneva, Switzerland, the Center is a non-profit, non-partisan organization changing law and policy throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the United States. Our 230+ diverse professionals are committed to advancing the Center’s human rights mission through game-changing litigation, legal policy, and advocacy work. This has fueled the Center’s exceptional growth to an operating budget of more than $50 million and won the respect of law firms worldwide. Our global pro bono network includes over 2,100 lawyers across 6 continents, 88 countries, and 125 law firms, contributing over $30 million USD in pro bono legal services annually. The Center’s Strategic Plan sets a high mark for impact: By 2030, half of the world’s population will be living under stronger protections for reproductive rights than they were in 2020. The Center has a record of success to back up this ambitious goal. Since our founding in 1992, the Center has transformed how reproductive rights are understood and applied by courts, governments, and human rights bodies worldwide on issues including maternal health, abortion, assisted reproduction, and adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights. We have won groundbreaking cases before national courts, U.N. Committees, and regional human rights bodies. The Center has also led development of historic, proactive legislation advancing robust protections for reproductive rights. It has built the legal capacity of women’s rights advocates in more than 65 countries and counting. To learn more about the Center, please go to www.reproductiverights.org

The Job: The Center seeks one or more attorneys with seven or more years of legal experience, to join the Center’s U.S. Litigation team as Senior Attorneys at a critical time for reproductive rights and access in the U.S. The Center's high-profile and ground-breaking litigation often involves novel legal claims and has significantly advanced legal developments in reproductive rights in federal and state courts, vindicating the rights of health care providers, clinics, and individuals throughout the U.S. 

The attorneys will participate in impact litigation on reproductive rights in federal and state courts to improve access to non-discriminatory, high-quality reproductive health care—including abortion care, maternal health care, and assisted reproduction. They will join the Center’s team as it works to build a comprehensive and enduring right of reproductive autonomy over the long term grounded in principles of equality, as well as racial, gender, and economic justice, and human rights.

The positions will be based in the Center’s New York City or Washington D.C. offices. Covid-19 vaccination is required for all US-based employees of the Center.

The primary responsibilities of Senior Attorneys at the Center include:
Supervising Staff Attorneys, Fellows, and other staff.
Participating actively in program planning & case budgeting.
Conducting all aspects of litigation, including legal research and analysis, drafting of complaints and legal briefs, discovery and motion practice, and handling trials and appeals.
Assisting in development of new legal theories to advance the Center’s strategic priorities.
Maintaining client and other important institutional relationships and engaging in compliance work for the Center’s clients, advising on compliance with governing legal requirements.
Representing the Center at public events, conferences, and coalition meetings.
Working with the Center’s Communications and Development teams to provide support and information as appropriate.
Working on other projects, such as legal analyses related to Center legislative and advocacy priorities.

Qualifications for Senior Attorney:
Member in good standing of the bar of New York or DC based on the office where the attorney is based. If not currently admitted to that bar, the candidate must be a member in good standing to another state's bar and agree to become admitted within eighteen months of their start date to the bar of New York or DC based on the office where the attorney is based. 
At least seven (7) years of legal experience for Senior Attorney position.
Substantial experience supervising attorneys and other junior staff.
Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of litigation with limited supervision, including significant experience in both trial and appellate courts.
Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Outstanding legal analysis skills, including ability to develop complex legal arguments and strategies.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, including ability to self-motivate, to handle multiple tasks and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously, and to provide quick turnaround of assignments while collaborating as part of a team and maintaining a positive attitude.
Ability to maintain high level of expertise in relevant substantive law.
Strong communication and public speaking skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate, delegate, and supervise junior attorneys and paralegals on a project basis.
Strong commitment to the Center’s mission, purpose, and values, along with experience or knowledge of reproductive rights legal issues, reproductive justice, racial justice, or other human rights, civil rights, criminal law, or social justice issues.
All individuals must demonstrate a commitment to racial equity work and incorporate racial equity principles into legal work.
Ability to travel as needed for court appearances and other work, including to locations outside the New York and DC areas.
English language fluency required, Spanish a plus.

Compensation: The annual salary for this position begins at $165,000, commensurate with years of experience. This salary reflects a position based in New York City or Washington, D.C. This salary will be subject to a locality adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside the location listed in this posting. Note that most of the salaries listed on our job postings reflect New York, NY salaries, where our National offices are headquartered.

Here is the link to apply: https://reproductiverights.org/about-us/careers/?gh_jid=7657367002​

Senior Legislative Counsel
Council of the District of Columbia 
Washington, D.C.

$85,000-$95,000

The Senior Legislative Counsel serves as staff for the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, providing direct support and guidance to the Committee Chair and Committee Director. The Senior Legislative Counsel is responsible for preparing the Committee Chair in the conduct of hearings on proposed legislation and oversight matters. Responsibilities for this position include drafting, monitoring, and analyzing legislation; preparing legislative or legal memoranda on the interpretation of legislation; reviewing proposed contracts and reprogramming; meeting with stakeholders, responding to constituent requests; providing guidance to junior Committee staff, exercising oversight over executive agencies and boards; and managing the annual performance and budget process for agencies within the staffer’s portfolio. The Senior Legislative Counsel will also provide direct support to the Committee Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Serves as the resident legislative and legal expert on the legislative history of programs, functions, and activities of the departments, agencies, offices, and issue areas assigned to the Senior Legislative Counsel. • Drafts legislation, amendments, committee reports, hearing questions, opening statements, correspondence, and presentation and discussion points for legislative and Committee meetings. • Consults and collaborates with Executive Branch officials, other Council offices, citizen and business stakeholders, and advocacy groups on proposed or pending legislation. • Analyzes and reviews proposed operating and capital budgets and other financial information associated with the assigned departments, agencies, offices, or programs. • Responds to oral and written inquiries from the general public, business leaders, advocacy groups. • Occasional weekend and evening availability is required. SKILLS AND 

QUALIFICATIONS: ➢ J.D. required. Applicants must be an active member in good standing of the bar of the District of Columbia or eligible to waive into the District of Columbia Bar. ➢ Adaptability – Demonstrates the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions or performance expectations. Maintains productivity while performing multiple assignments. Effectively evaluates and uses new ideas to enhance results. ➢ Accountability – Accepts accountability for achieving results and takes responsibility for outcomes. Identifies ways to enhance individual and group performance to make greater contributions to the Council. Takes a proactive approach, anticipating and addressing issues before they arise. ➢ Communications – Communicates with individuals and groups effectively and professionally (verbally and in writing). Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively and clarifies information as needed. Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. ➢ Judgment – Analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions. Considers possible implications and alternatives when making decisions and considers other perspectives before making a decision. ➢ Organizing Work – Approaches work in a methodical manner. Keeps track of details to ensure work is performed accurately and completed on time. Allocates time and resources effectively and coordinates efforts with all affected parties. ➢ Research – Uses the appropriate assumptions, methods, and analytical approaches to obtain requested information. Demonstrates the ability to analyze collected information and provide recommendations on how the information should be used, shared, and documented.

HOW TO APPLY: All packages must include: • Cover Letter • Resume • Please include “Senior Legislative Counsel” in the subject line.
Please submit application package materials to Genevieve Hulick, Chief of Staff, at ghulick@dcouncil.gov.

Legal Officer
U.S. Agency for International Development
Washington, D.C.
$132,860.00 - $191,000.00

Power Africa and Prosper Africa are both initiatives by the U.S. government to  increase access to energy and promote economic growth and development in Africa.  The Power Africa and Prosper Africa Legal Officer serves in an attorney-advisor role within the Office of the General Counsel (GC), providing overall legal advice and guidance to the Africa Bureau (AFR) and to Power Africa and Prosper Africa.  In particular, the Legal Officer will work closely with the Power Africa and Prosper Africa Coordinator’s offices in Washington, DC, and Pretoria, South Africa and with Resident Legal Officers (RLOs) throughout Africa on implementation issues. The Legal Officer will serve on the senior leadership team of Power Africa and Prosper Africa.  Some of the transactional activities planned by Power Africa and Prosper Africa will involve the divisions within GC that provide legal advice to the Bureau Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships, and Innovation (IPI) and the Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security (REFS), which also work on energy, environment, climate, economic growth and private sector engagement matters. The Legal Officer will assume a broad range of responsibility, consistent with their experience and expertise.

Requirements:
The Legal Officer provides overall legal advice and guidance to Power Africa and the energy-related work of other USAID offices, bureaus, and missions, including, but not limited to: (1) USAID engagement with the private sector to achieve Power Africa goals for increased electricity supply and access across sub-Saharan Africa; (2) USAID management of the initiative and coordination among Power Africa’s U.S. Government (USG) interagency partners, including providing guidance on USAID’s authorities and policies as they relate to Power Africa’s work with such other USG partners; (3) the application of law, regulation, policy and guidance on projects and activities receiving USAID funding or other assistance from Power Africa; (4) inquiries from Congress, the Government Accountability Office, the Inspector General (IG), and any other public inquiries; (5) initiating and reviewing proposed procedures and legislation, where appropriate; and (6) developing guidance and templates for USAID engagement with private sector entities on foreign assistance activities. The Power Africa Legal Officer provides direct support to the Power Africa Coordinator’s Offices in Washington, D.C. and Pretoria, South Africa, and is a member of the Power Africa Coordinator’s Office leadership team.  

The Legal Officer will also provide overall legal advice and guidance to Prosper Africa regarding trade and investment related work in continental Africa in priority sectors and geographies, including, but not limited to: (1) advancing deals by increasing investment transactions and trade opportunities to strategic scale; (2) unlocking opportunities by transforming the landscape for increased trade and investment flows through market-based solutions to critical systemic constraints limiting trade and investment flows in Africa; (3) expanding engagement by directing attention to market opportunities and advancing U.S. soft power diplomacy across Africa; (4) engaging with U.S. interagency partners, the private sector and multilateral institutions to document partnership and collaboration arrangements; and (5) providing guidance on the application of law, regulation, and policy on activities supported by Prosper Africa. Programming is aimed at scaling U.S. investment in Africa and Africa’s exports to the United States by $2 billion over the next five years–a conservative estimate. 

Here is the link to apply: https://dcbar-jobs.careerwebsite.com/jobs/?keywords=&location=Washington%2C+DC%2C+United+States&location_completion=city%3DWashington%24state%3DDistrict+of+Columbia%24country%3DUnited+States&location_type=city&location_text=Washington%2C+DC%2C+United+States&sort=start

Legislative Assistant/Policy Advisor
Council of the District of Columbia
Washington, D.C.
$75,000 - $85,000

The Legislative Assistant/ Policy Advisor serves as staff for the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, providing direct support and guidance to the Committee Chair and Committee Director. The Legislative Assistant/ Policy Advisor is responsible for preparing the Committee Chair in the conduct of hearings on proposed legislation and oversight matters. Responsibilities for this position include drafting, monitoring, and analyzing legislation; preparing legislative or legal memoranda on the interpretation of legislation; reviewing proposed contracts and reprogramming; meeting with stakeholders, responding to constituent requests; providing guidance to junior Committee staff, exercising oversight over executive agencies and boards; and managing the annual performance and budget process for agencies within the staffer’s portfolio. The Legislative Assistant/Policy Advisor will report to and provide direct support to the Committee Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Serves as the resident legislative and legal expert on the legislative history of programs, functions, and activities of the departments, agencies, offices, and issue areas assigned to the Senior Legislative Counsel. • Drafts legislation, amendments, committee reports, hearing questions, opening statements, correspondence, and presentation and discussion points for legislative and Committee meetings. • Consults and collaborates with Executive Branch officials, other Council offices, citizen and business stakeholders, and advocacy groups on proposed or pending legislation. • Analyzes and reviews proposed operating and capital budgets and other financial information associated with the assigned departments, agencies, offices, or programs. • Responds to oral and written inquiries from the general public, business leaders, advocacy groups. • Occasional weekend and evening availability is required. 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: ➢ Adaptability – Demonstrates the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions or performance expectations. Maintains productivity while performing multiple assignments. Effectively evaluates and uses new ideas to enhance results. ➢ Accountability – Accepts accountability for achieving results and takes responsibility for outcomes. Identifies ways to enhance individual and group performance in order to make greater contributions to the Council. Takes a proactive approach, anticipating and addressing issues before they arise. ➢ Communications – Communicates with individuals and groups effectively and professionally (verbally and in writing). Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively and clarifies information as needed. Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. ➢ Judgment – Analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions. Considers possible implications and alternatives when making decisions and considers other perspectives before making a decision. ➢ Organizing Work – Approaches work in a methodical manner. Keeps track of details to ensure work is performed accurately and completed on time. Allocates time and resources effectively and coordinates efforts with all affected parties. ➢ Research – Uses the appropriate assumptions, methods, and analytical approaches to obtain requested information. Demonstrates the ability to analyze collected information and provide recommendations on how the information should be used, shared, and documented. 

HOW TO APPLY: All packages must include: • Cover Letter • Resume • Please include “Senior Legislative Counsel” in the subject line.
Please submit application package materials to Genevieve Hulick, Chief of Staff, at ghulick@dcouncil.gov.

Managing Attorney
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)
Washington, D.C.

$86K/yr - $105K/yr

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) supports people who have lost or left their homes. For over 100 years, the unwavering commitment of our leadership, team, network of service providers, and advocates has helped redirect the destiny of countless vulnerable lives. In neighborhoods, in Washington, and around the world, we break down barriers and demand justice for refugees and immigrants as they successfully integrate into new communities. We provide essential social and legal services to rebuild productive lives, turning tragedy into prosperity. We are a purpose driven organization with a mission to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in forced or voluntary migration worldwide and supporting their transition to a dignified life. To learn more about our work, please visit our website at www.refugees.org .

Overview
Each year refugees and immigrants come to the United States to seek a better life and/or protection from persecution in their home country. To help them build their lives in the United States, USCRI offers pro-bono and low-bono legal services for these refugees and immigrants by providing competent and comprehensive immigration legal services. The Managing Attorney will manage certain programs, supervise attorneys and legal assistants in various offices throughout the U.S., and maintain a small caseload of clients.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
Providing regular oversight and management assistance to designated programs and personnel throughout USCRI’s Legal Department;
Gathering and submitting report data for programs to the appropriate funder/agency;
Conducting intakes and providing legal consultations to determine eligibility for legal relief;
Preparing and submitting immigration applications for the following:
Family reunification petitions;
Consular processing;
Temporary Protected Status;
DACA;
Adjustment of Status;
Asylum;
Special Immigrant Status for Afghans and Iraqis;
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status;
Waivers of inadmissibility; and
Additional benefits such as employment authorization documents, travel documents, renewal of permanent resident cards, Certificates of Citizenship, and FOIAs;

Making appropriate referrals to other service providers and relevant community partners;
Representing a small caseload of clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, and the Board of Immigration Appeals, including attending immigration interviews, immigration court hearings, and Infopass appointments;
Assisting in the development of grants or contract proposals and reporting;
Conducting outreach, leading trainings, and participating in networking activities;
Maintaining bar membership through continuing legal education; and
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Director of Legal Services.
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job duties indicated is not to be an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).

Position Requirements
J.D. with a valid license to practice law;
At least three to five years of immigration legal representation and program management experience;
Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong writing and demonstrated intercultural communication ability;
High-level of proficiency in Outlook, MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel and database programs;
Flexibility for occasional evening and community-based work required;
Positive attitude and willingness to be part of a team and also work independently is desirable; and
Demonstrated support of USCRI’s values by exhibiting respect for others, maintenance of confidential information and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace.

Training Requirements
Satisfactory completion of USCRI’s Orientation and Training;
Complete additional training as identified by supervisor or Human Resources.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Notes:
Please submit a resume with cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with your online application.
References will be required at time of the final interview.
No telephone calls please. Position will remain open until filled.
Salary is based on experience within the range of $86,000 and $105,000 annually, plus benefits.

Here is the link to apply: https://refugees.org/careers/​

Regulatory and Litigation Counsel
Google
Washington, D.C.

Minimum qualifications:
JD, LLB, equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
7 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
7 years of experience with legal, regulatory and litigation matters, including addressing, minimizing, and avoiding regulatory risk.
Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status) in the state in which the position is located.

Preferred qualifications:
Experience developing, evaluating, and maintaining programs that ensure products comply with laws, regulations, and external commitments.
Experience engaging with regulators, including State Attorney Generals (AGs), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice(DOJ), and global data protection or consumer protection authorities.
Experience with managing projects and partnering effectively with cross-functional teams.
Experience working with technology companies and ability to understand complex technical issues.
Experience with high risk incident response within internet or technology companies, including expertise in privacy, data security, or consumer protection subject matter.
Experience in public company boards and their counsel, including special committees and audit committees.

About the job:
As Corporate Counsel at Google, you work on the most exciting legal issues as disruptive technological innovations require creative and proactive legal guidance. You're part of a whip-smart group of in-house lawyers and the projects and cases you take on challenge you to think big and differently. You are collaborative -- ready to partner in initiatives that influence all aspects of the business and work with Googlers from all over the company. As an integrated part of the team, you proactively assess legal risks and advise on products that will not only move information into the 21st century, but move information law forward as well.

As a Regulatory and Litigation Counsel, Privacy you will join an Americas-based team that leads the strategy for defending the company in responses to governments and regulators. The role involves defining a defense strategy, conducting investigations, collection and review of information, and representing the company in engagements.

20th century laws don't always solve 21st century problems, and Google Legal crafts innovative approaches for working with some of the toughest legal challenges of the information age. Whether you're a patent attorney, an intellectual property expert or an engineer headed to law school, Google Legal lets you address unanswered legal quandaries and create new precedents. Our innovative services raise challenging questions that demand creative and practical answers. We provide those answers by working at the crossroads of the law and new technology, helping Google build innovative and important products for users around the world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $224,000-$319,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google. 

Responsibilities:
Lead responses to regulatory inquiries, investigations, litigation, enforcement actions, and overlapping civil matters.
Oversee the collection and production of accurate information in external submissions and disclosures.
Provide legal advice on government and regulatory audits and exams.

Here is the link to apply: https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results/135174924447687366-regulatory-and-litigation-counsel/?src=Online/LinkedIn/linkedin_us&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=jobposting&utm_campaign=contract

Attorney -- Litigation Coverage
Kiernan Trebach 
Washington, D.C.

We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations.

We seek a new Associate Attorney with 1+ years of Worker’s Compensation Defense to join our team. Your role will be to defend a variety of Worker’s Compensation matters in our growing Washington, DC practice.

What You Will Do: 
Defend a Variety of Defense matters including:
Workers Compensation Defense
General Liability
Personal Injury
Product Liability
Professional Liability

What You Will Bring:
Our ideal candidate will have 1+ years of relevant experience in Worker’s Compensation Law and the following credentials/skills:

Juris Doctorate Degree
Experience with Insurance Defense clients is a plus.
Experience writing motions and other legal memoranda, summarizing depositions, and trial preparation is preferred.
The ability to work independently from suit inception to settlement/trial is preferred.

Required Education & Licensure:
Active Maryland Bar (Required).
Active DC Bar (Required)
Juris Doctorate Degree

Why You’ll Love Us:
At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to continue a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling the Firm’s clients on issues that affect their potential for litigation. Kiernan Trebach represents clients nationally, and maintains twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories.

Here is the link to apply: https://www.kiernantrebach.com/attorney-workers-compensation-attorney-washington-dc/​

Food and Beverage Industry Team -- Associate
Alston & Bird
Washington, D.C.

The Washington, DC office of Alston & Bird has an immediate opening for a Food & Beverage Industry team associate with 4+ years’ experience in FDA/USDA/FTC/CPSC regulatory compliance issues, focused on food, beverage, cosmetic and consumer product industries. The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials and interpersonal skills. Cover letters may be addressed to Qeyana Hart, Senior Attorney Hiring Coordinator. Alston & Bird is only accepting direct applicant submissions at this time.

Here is the link to apply: https://attorneycareers-alston.icims.com/jobs/1880/2024-food-%26-beverage-industry-team-%e2%80%93-associate/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=787&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240

Senior Counsel, Payments
eBay
Washington, D.C. and elsewhere

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.
Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.

Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

Summary:
eBay is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative lawyer to serve as Senior Counsel, Payments, supporting our thriving payments platform and our innovative financial services. You will provide strategic legal and regulatory advice on payments and financial services at eBay. You will counsel our business and compliance teams to ensure our platform remains compliant with applicable law, including US federal and state money transmission, anti-money laundering, and consumer protection laws and regulations. And you will lead our engagement with our U.S. financial regulators. This is a great opportunity to work at the forefront of helping to deliver new payment and e-commerce experiences around the world!

Primary Responsibilities:
Advise on compliance with US state and federal money transmission, anti-money laundering, and consumer protection laws and regulations, as well as card network requirements, with an eye towards global scalability
Work closely with eBay’s Financial Services and Compliance teams, providing legal support to maintain existing licenses and products, and to rollout new features and functionalities
Ability to translate complex financial regulations into clear requirements for business and compliance teams
Engage directly with financial regulators, and advise on regulatory exams, regulatory reporting, and other matters
Advise on user-facing terms, commercial contracts with partners, policy documents, and upcoming legislation and regulation
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Anti-Money Laundering/Sanctions Compliance, Risk, Finance/Treasury, Accounting, Marketing, Privacy, Information Security, Internal Audit, and Government Relations
Anticipate regulatory developments and proactively advise leadership on how eBay should navigate such developments

Minimum Qualifications:
J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one US state bar
6+ years of experience providing financial legal and regulatory advice to regulated non-bank financial institutions, preferably in the fintech space, including in-house experience with payments matters in the context of internet or technology companies and/or relevant law firm work
Experience advising on US state and federal money transmission, anti-money laundering, and consumer protection laws and regulations
Experience in the following areas is also strongly preferred: commercial and consumer lending, loan brokering, alternative forms of financing (e.g., receivables-based financing), card network rules, and commercial contracts
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Experience providing strategic and pragmatic regulatory advice to business and compliance teams
Technical understanding of the payments and financial ecosystem, especially as relevant to marketplaces
Ability to lead and deliver across a number of top-priority projects in a fast-paced work environment
Flexibility with the scope and variety of projects to be undertaken
Good sense of humor and team spirit

Preferred Qualifications:
Strong curiosity about alternative payments, emerging payments technology, and the fintech industry
In-house legal department experience

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment in California, Washington, or New York is expected in the range below.$144,000 - $216,150

Here is the link to apply: https://jobs.ebayinc.com/us/en/job/EBAEBAUSR0064264EXTERNALENUS/Senior-Counsel-Payments?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=phenom-feeds

Personal Injury Attorney
Jennifer Porter Law, PLLC
Fairfax, Va.
 
Are you tired of the grind at a high-volume firm, seeking real growth at a small firm, or feeling unchallenged in insurance defense? Join a team that values work-life balance, supports your professional growth, and offers the freedom to work from your home in Virginia or DC.

About Us:
Jennifer Porter Law is a personal injury law firm with offices in Fairfax, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia that values efficiency, client empowerment, and tech-forward practices. Our mission is clear: help clients with serious injuries navigate the claims process effectively, prioritizing quality over volume.

What We’re Looking For:
We’re hiring a personable, dedicated Virginia-barred attorney with a client-focused approach. DC/MD licensure is a plus. Our hybrid role is ideal for someone who enjoys personal injury law and helping injured people through the pre-litigation process but is also willing and able to litigate when required. This role is great for those who value a flexible work environment, a collaborative team approach, and wants to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide compassionate, informed representation to clients.
Handle cases from intake to resolution, whether by settlement or trial.
Maintain efficient case management and ensure timely resolutions.
Engage with court appearances when needed and approach cases with enthusiasm.
Follow firm SOPs for client communication, case management, demand drafting, and litigation.
Assist firm with social media engagement for business development.

Qualifications:
Virginia bar admission required (DC/MD are a plus).
Strong interpersonal skills with a client-first approach.
Court experience is required, even if minimal.
Tech-savvy and comfortable in a paperless, cloud-based environment.
Able to work independently in a remote setting, with the discipline to stay on track.

Dealbreakers:
This role isn’t for someone who hates litigation, doesn’t engage in teamwork, or is only looking for a J-O-B. If you want a career in personal injury law and you value transparency, adaptability, and accountability, you’ll fit right in.

Salary & Benefits:
Salary: $110,000 - $135,000 + bonus structure
Paid memberships and bar dues (VA, DC, MD)
Generous PTO, health insurance provisions if needed

Why Join Us?
If you’re seeking a supportive team, meaningful work, and professional growth, this role offers the freedom to develop your career and contribute to a collaborative, friendly work environment.

How to Apply:
Email Jennifer at jpl@jenniferporterlaw.com with a cover letter (including a story about your last court appearance), your resume, and three professional references. Subject: “Stop looking, I’m a great fit for the job.”

Applications that don’t follow the “How to Apply” steps will not be considered.

Senior Attorney, U.S. Litigation
Center for Reproductive Rights 
Washington, D.C.

Center Background: The Center for Reproductive Rights is a global human rights organization working to ensure that reproductive rights are protected in law as fundamental human rights worldwide. With offices in New York City, and Washington, D.C.; Nairobi, Kenya; Bogota, Colombia; and Geneva, Switzerland, the Center is a non-profit, non-partisan organization changing law and policy throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the United States. Our 230+ diverse professionals are committed to advancing the Center’s human rights mission through game-changing litigation, legal policy, and advocacy work. This has fueled the Center’s exceptional growth to an operating budget of more than $50 million and won the respect of law firms worldwide. Our global pro bono network includes over 2,100 lawyers across 6 continents, 88 countries, and 125 law firms, contributing over $30 million USD in pro bono legal services annually. The Center’s Strategic Plan sets a high mark for impact: By 2030, half of the world’s population will be living under stronger protections for reproductive rights than they were in 2020. The Center has a record of success to back up this ambitious goal. Since our founding in 1992, the Center has transformed how reproductive rights are understood and applied by courts, governments, and human rights bodies worldwide on issues including maternal health, abortion, assisted reproduction, and adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights. We have won groundbreaking cases before national courts, U.N. Committees, and regional human rights bodies. The Center has also led development of historic, proactive legislation advancing robust protections for reproductive rights. It has built the legal capacity of women’s rights advocates in more than 65 countries and counting. To learn more about the Center, please go to www.reproductiverights.org

The Job: The Center seeks one or more attorneys with seven or more years of legal experience, to join the Center’s U.S. Litigation team as Senior Attorneys at a critical time for reproductive rights and access in the U.S. The Center's high-profile and ground-breaking litigation often involves novel legal claims and has significantly advanced legal developments in reproductive rights in federal and state courts, vindicating the rights of health care providers, clinics, and individuals throughout the U.S. 

The attorneys will participate in impact litigation on reproductive rights in federal and state courts to improve access to non-discriminatory, high-quality reproductive health care—including abortion care, maternal health care, and assisted reproduction. They will join the Center’s team as it works to build a comprehensive and enduring right of reproductive autonomy over the long term grounded in principles of equality, as well as racial, gender, and economic justice, and human rights.

The positions will be based in the Center’s New York City or Washington D.C. offices. Covid-19 vaccination is required for all US-based employees of the Center.

The primary responsibilities of Senior Attorneys at the Center include:
Supervising Staff Attorneys, Fellows, and other staff.
Participating actively in program planning & case budgeting.
Conducting all aspects of litigation, including legal research and analysis, drafting of complaints and legal briefs, discovery and motion practice, and handling trials and appeals.
Assisting in development of new legal theories to advance the Center’s strategic priorities.
Maintaining client and other important institutional relationships and engaging in compliance work for the Center’s clients, advising on compliance with governing legal requirements.
Representing the Center at public events, conferences, and coalition meetings.
Working with the Center’s Communications and Development teams to provide support and information as appropriate.
Working on other projects, such as legal analyses related to Center legislative and advocacy priorities.

Qualifications for Senior Attorney:
Member in good standing of the bar of New York or DC based on the office where the attorney is based. If not currently admitted to that bar, the candidate must be a member in good standing to another state's bar and agree to become admitted within eighteen months of their start date to the bar of New York or DC based on the office where the attorney is based. 
At least seven (7) years of legal experience for Senior Attorney position.
Substantial experience supervising attorneys and other junior staff.
Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of litigation with limited supervision, including significant experience in both trial and appellate courts.
Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Outstanding legal analysis skills, including ability to develop complex legal arguments and strategies.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, including ability to self-motivate, to handle multiple tasks and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously, and to provide quick turnaround of assignments while collaborating as part of a team and maintaining a positive attitude.
Ability to maintain high level of expertise in relevant substantive law.
Strong communication and public speaking skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate, delegate, and supervise junior attorneys and paralegals on a project basis.
Strong commitment to the Center’s mission, purpose, and values, along with experience or knowledge of reproductive rights legal issues, reproductive justice, racial justice, or other human rights, civil rights, criminal law, or social justice issues.
All individuals must demonstrate a commitment to racial equity work and incorporate racial equity principles into legal work.
Ability to travel as needed for court appearances and other work, including to locations outside the New York and DC areas.
English language fluency required, Spanish a plus.

Compensation: The annual salary for this position begins at $165,000, commensurate with years of experience. This salary reflects a position based in New York City or Washington, D.C. This salary will be subject to a locality adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside the location listed in this posting. Note that most of the salaries listed on our job postings reflect New York, NY salaries, where our National offices are headquartered.

Benefits:
Health: The Center pays up to 90%* of the premium for a comprehensive health insurance plan with no in-network deductible and best-in-class reproductive healthcare coverage, including infertility. The Center also offers Dental and Vision coverage. (* % may differ in various countries).
Flexibility: The Center currently operates in a hybrid model, requiring staff to work 3 days per week in the office and allowing work 2 days per week from home.
Well-being: The Center offers resources to help prevent and recover from burnout through different programs that enable mental, physical, and community well-being. The Center provides generous leave, including paid parental leave, personal days, vacation, and sick leave. We are closed the last week of December to allow staff to spend winter holiday time with their loved ones.
Growth: You will be working with and learning from some of the top legal and operational minds, all passionate about advancing reproductive rights worldwide. You will also be eligible for a stipend to use towards professional growth.
Global: You will get a front-row seat to the fight for reproductive rights globally. You will have access to Employee Resource Groups to connect to colleagues with similar interests/backgrounds/views.
Investment: After the first year of employment, the Center will contribute 7.5%* of your annual salary to a 401(k) (*applicable only in US and Kenya).

Here is the link to apply: https://reproductiverights.org/about-us/careers/?gh_jid=7657367002

Attorney Advisor
D.C. Department of Human Services 
Washington, D.C.

The District of Columbia leads the Washington, DC metropolitan region in affordable housing investments, and the D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is the lead agency that administers programs and initiatives that deliver affordable housing to low- and moderate-income District households. DHCD’s mission is to create and preserve affordable housing and revitalize under-served neighborhoods in the District of Columbia.

This position is located in the DHCD Office of the General Counsel (OGC). OGC provides comprehensive legal services on a wide range of affordable housing development, finance and compliance issues for the programs administered by DHCD. These program areas include the Housing Production Trust Fund, the Housing Preservation Fund, the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program (DHCD is the District’s tax credit allocating agency), U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development housing and economic development assistance programs, Inclusionary Zoning, Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, District Opportunity to Purchase Act, rent control, homebuyer assistance, condominium structural warranty claims and loan portfolio and asset management.

OGC attorneys represent DHCD in affordable housing finance transactions and property acquisitions and dispositions. OGC attorneys advise the agency on legal issues pertaining to affordable housing policies, programs and initiatives. The attorneys review and draft an array of legal documents for the affordable housing and community development programs DHCD administers. DHCD seeks an experienced legal professional with significant experience representing clients in affordable housing finance transactions to serve as an Attorney Advisor in the OGC.

The Attorney Advisor will represent the DHCD lender in complex affordable housing finance transactions that involve multi-layered financing, LIHTCs, tax exempt bonds and subordinate soft debt. The Attorney Advisor will also represent DHCD in property acquisitions and dispositions. The Attorney Advisor will draft and or review for legal sufficiency an array of documents, including loan documents, affordability covenants, ground leases, acquisition and disposition agreements, memoranda of understanding, grant agreements, solicitations for project funding or development, agency administrative decisions and policies, not to include labor and personal issues.

Major Duties And Responsibilities:
Serves as a senior attorney in the Agency/Office/Division/Section handling the more complex and difficult matters, not to include labor and personal matters. Reviews various legal documents and relevant case laws to determine whether execution or non-execution of proposed actions is in the best interest of the District of Columbia government. Provides statement of reasons and draft language necessary to obviate objections. Examines and analyses proposed orders, legislation, and other legal documents from various sources for legal sufficiency, both as to the form and substance of rulemaking decisions.

Performs the aforementioned research and provides oral or written opinions resulting from such analysis. Reviews records of hearings, including briefs filed, exceptions taken, rulings made, tentative decisions, as well as reports of findings of fact and conclusions of law. Analyzes same and provides recommendations to supervisor as appropriate. Prepares memoranda on legal questions and proposals and drafts tentative documents of final decision for consideration by concerned administrative agencies.

Qualifications And Education:
Must possess a LLB or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) at the time of appointment. Applicants must have at least three (3) years of post J.D. professional legal experience.

Applicants with at least five (5) years full-time legal experience, advising and representing lenders, developers or investors in complex affordable housing finance or commercial real estate finance transactions are preferred. Specialized experience representing clients in affordable housing finance deals that included LIHTC as a project source is Preferred.

Preferred applicants should have specialized experience negotiating and drafting real estate finance documents, affordability covenants, purchase and sale agreements, loan modifications and intercreditor and subordination agreements. Experience negotiating and drafting ground leases is preferred. Applicants with an in-depth knowledge of tools used to create affordable housing, to include, affordability covenants, LIHTC, ground leasing, tax abatements and housing vouchers preferred. Applicants must be skilled in interpreting and applying legal principles and must exercise sound judgment in providing advice.

Licenses and Certification:
Must be an active member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar or have the ability to waive in and be admitted within 360 days of appointment. An appointee to the Legal Service position shall remain a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar during his/her employment in the Legal Service.

Here is the link to apply:​ https://careers.dc.gov/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=27761&PostingSeq=1&


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