The company is looking for additional litigation or corporate associates to join their legal department. If transactional associates they have a preference for those with some IP experience. In addition, previous entertainment experience would be beneficial. They will consider attorneys at all levels.
Company Description: Viacom connects with our diverse audiences everywhere they are. As a leading global entertainment content company, they deliver content across the globe through television, motion pictures and a wide range of digital media. The company's brands include the multiplatform properties of MTV Networks, BET Networks, Paramount Pictures and Paramount Home Entertainment.
Position Description: The company is seeking a corporate or real estate associate with 2-3 years of experience. Primary responsibilities will include contract review and drafting, assisting with administration and drafting of commercial leases and form agreements, and assisting the general counsel and overseeing outside counsel with respect to transactional and litigation matters.
Company: The company is a privately-owned real estate investment, development and management firm founded in 1977. The company's portfolio of ongoing and completed projects includes premier residential, hotel and commercial properties in major markets such as Boston, New York and Washington DC. Since its inception the company has developed, acquired and managed more than 17,000 apartment units and eight million square feet of office space.
Position Description: The Nielsen Company is seeking a corporate attorney with 3+ years of experience to handle large commercial transactions, from M&A to joint ventures, directly under the supervision of the SVP and General Counsel. The position is located in Manhattan.
Company Description: In a world increasingly defined by global markets, connected consumers and volumes of digital information, The Nielsen Company - the world's leading marketing and media information company - employs advanced data collection methodologies and measurement science to help businesses turn new and traditional sources of data into customer intelligence to better manage their brands, launch and grow product portfolios, optimize their media mix and establish meaningful customer relationships. The privately held company is active in more than 100 countries, with headquarters in New York, USA.
Company Description: Just Energy develops, owns and operates commercial scale solar energy systems in the New York tri-state area. We are a rapidly growing, early stage company that employs innovative financing structures to help businesses achieve substantial savings while embracing solar and other forms of renewable energy. Using proven technology and on-site generation, the company supplies a substantial portion of clients¹ long-term energy needs at a cost substantially below retail electricity rates.
Position Description: Just Energy is seeking an attorney with 4+ years of experience interested in developing expertise in the tax equity structures that underlie renewable energy project development. The attorney will be asked to conduct due diligence on all contractual agreements, to help structure tax equity funds, to draft project deal documents (PPA, EPC, LOI, O&M, etc.), and to oversee corporate documentation including Series A, partnership, and M&A agreements. There will be a modest supplement.
Location: Near New York City by Port Chester Train Station - 3 International Drive Rye Brook, NY
Company Description: Compass Group North America is the leader in foodservice management and support services. By combining fresh ideas with the industry's greatest talent, we continue to set the standards for food and service excellence. We are an $9 billion organization with associates throughout the US, Mexico and Canada. Our parent company is UK-based Compass Group PLC, a ₤ 11 billion foodservice management company. In 2008, Compass Group PLC was named the world's 20th largest employer by Fortune magazine.
Position Description: Compass is seeking an associate with 1 to 5 years of contract experience. Demonstrated ability in implementing and managing complex transactions is preferred. Successful candidate must be a self-starter and have the ability to identify and to analyze thoroughly a diverse array of general contractual concerns and succinctly and effectively communicate conclusions to business management. Ability to interact with all levels of management, internally and externally, as well as with executive staff is essential. Should have the aptitude to work in high-paced, diverse and challenging environment. Limited travel.
This person is responsible for review, negotiation and documentation of contract matters related to Compass Group USA, Inc. and its affiliates, with an emphasis on food services in educational facilities. Successful candidate also will manage an array of general contractual matters. Position requires offering sound legal advice and counsel to Vice President and Associate General Counsel-Contracts and internal clients on strategies, actions and decisions related to all such transactions.
Company Description: Kroll, the world's foremost independent risk consulting company, helps clients reduce their exposure to global threats, capitalize on business opportunities, and protect employees and assets.
Position Description: We are seeking Counsel for our Consulting Services Group ("CSG"), which is comprised of our Business Investigations and Intelligence and Forensic Litigation Consulting practices. Reporting to CSG's Divisional Counsel, he or she will provide counsel and support regarding CSG legal matters in the US and Latin America regions.
Responsibilities as Counsel will include:
Support for CSG legal matters working with CSG Divisional Counsel and business team members.
Assist in drafting and negotiating client engagement agreements, confidentiality agreements, and vendor agreements including third-party consultants and database providers.
Compliance and governance both U.S. and international.
Support Divisional Counsel on regulatory and licensing matters.
Assist with responses to subpoenas and other third party requests for information.
Company Description: As the world's leading insurance broker and risk advisor, Marsh is devoted to finding the opportunity in risk. Companies look to us to help them navigate the daunting global risk landscape, seeing risks others don't and unlocking opportunities others can't. With 26,000 employees and annual revenues approaching $5 billion Marsh serves more clients in more industries worldwide than any firm in our industry. We are looking for talented professionals to join our team.
Position Description: The company is seeking an Administration Director for the Compliance Group. The attorney in the position:
Creates a framework for various types of compliance documentation utilizing appropriate technologies as needed for the audience. This may include compiling appropriate databases and providing reporting and analysis.
Establishes and manages a process to identify, refine, validate, authorize and catalogue quality content submissions as well as a process to review, archive, and update all content.
Creates awareness and drives utilization of appropriate compliance-related information and documentation for all colleagues, the Compliance function, and Lawyers.
Organize and maintain all documentation and communication related to compliance policies and procedures
Analyzes and organizes voluminous, complex paper and electronic documents.
Conducts online and other types of factual research concerning internal and publicly available information
Compose correspondence dealing with sensitive issues and subject matters.
Interact and coordinate with senior members of the Legal and Compliance staffs.
Writes, consolidates and/or edits compliance reports on a regular basis (monthly, quarterly, etc.) for senior management.
Manages other Compliance-related projects as assigned.
Company Description: NETGEAR has been a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded networking products since 1996. Our mission is to be the preferred customer-driven provider of innovative networking solutions for small businesses and homes.
Position Description: A junior corporate attorney. The person will help the legal team (currently the GC and AGC) with a wide array of projects necessary at this Nasdaq company. There will be a modest supplement.
Company Description: In November 2002, NEC Electronics Corporation separated from parent company NEC Corporation and established itself as an independent, dedicated semiconductor company. At NEC Electronics, we provide semiconductors used in a range of sectors, especially automotive and industrial, and consumer electronics, to customers worldwide. Building on strengths created through collaborative development and manufacturing, NEC Electronics aspires to be a leading semiconductor company committed to the trust of its customers and society.
Position Description: A junior attorney with Import/Export experience.
Company Description: MedeAnalytics is a leading healthcare performance analytics company. We are revolutionizing healthcare through the use of business intelligence to improve financial, operational and clinical performance - through the ability to measure every key metric necessary to successfully manage the business of healthcare. For providers, it's the means to segment patients by their ability to pay, determine which lines of service are most profitable, find cash that's been misallocated, move bad debt to charity care, avoid lawsuits and more. For payers, it's the means to monitor and manage provider contracts, analyze and trend call volumes in call centers, benchmark provider services and costs, improve provider relations and lower costs.
Position Description: A mid-level corporate attorney (3rd - 5th years) that will assist the GC in all legal issues involved in running a small company including option plans, vendor contracts, IP issues, regulatory issues, various projects, figuring out what the rules are for obtaining stimulus money.
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Location: Carlsbad, CA - but they are willing to allow the attorney to work remotely
Company Description: TaylorMade-adidas Golf has led the golf industry's technological evolution since being founded in 1979. With TaylorMade equipment, adidas apparel and footwear, and Rossa putters, TaylorMade-adidas Golf is dedicated to being the best performance golf brands in the world.
Position Description: The company is looking for an attorney to provide general legal services, including but not limited to services such as drafting and negotiating contracts, reviewing marketing materials, counseling on sales-related matters, counseling on human resources related matters and managing outside counsel on litigation matters. Depending on the legal department's needs from time to time, it is anticipated that the attorney would coordinate with and assist the company's foreign business units on similar matters. Specific experience with at least some of these matters is a plus, although not a requirement. The attorney should have strong follow up / follow through skills, a positive attitude and be highly organized. Interest in golf is a plus.
** The company is located in Southern California, but they are open to having the attorney work remotely from anywhere.
Company Description: We are an innovative designer, marketer and distributor of premium quality young mens and young womens clothing, eyewear, footwear, accessories and related products under the Volcom and Electric brand names. We market to participants in skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing and motocross, and those who affiliate themselves with the broader action sports youth lifestyle. We develop and introduce products that we believe set the industry standard for style and quality in each of our product categories. We market through many of the best boardsports athletes in the world and focus on grass-roots marketing through many of our local contests. We operate directly in North America, Japan and Europe and through distributors and licensees in other parts of the world. Our retail customers are primarily specialty boardsports retailers, several retail chains and select department stores. We also operate and license approximately 30 Volcom and Laguna Surf and Sport stores. In 2008, we had revenues of $334.3 million and operating income of $34.4 million.
Position Description: We want someone who can roll-up their sleeves on a part-time basis and be an integral part of our tight-knit legal team. We want someone who lives up to our core values and hopefully has some experience or a strong interest in the action sports lifestyle. If you are hard working, like to have fun, are willing to dodge surfboards in the parking lot and dogs in the office--you might be right for us. We need someone who can assist our SVP, Strategic Development and General Counsel on contract negotiations and administration, possibly strategic development and M&A, real estate leases and workouts, and assist our two Legal Managers with IP and subsidiary administration. This is probably a 2-3 day a week job and we would need to work out how the person would work--sometimes from home/beach/etc. and sometimes from Volcom (we are tight on space so they would need to be flexible).
Position Requirements:
Must be participating in a firm sponsored sabbatical program
Company Description:
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