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Legal Counsel - Leasing & Property Management | Realty Income Corporation*
We are looking to hire a Legal Counsel to provide professional leasing and property management legal services for the Company's national portfolio of properties and to counsel and support the Company's business teams on a broad range of legal matters.
Responsibilities:
- Negotiating and drafting leasing related documents (e.g., amendments, consents to assignments and subleases, guaranties) to maintain occupancy in the Company's existing portfolio.
- Providing legal support to the Company's property management business team through creative problem solving.
- Counseling internal clients regarding myriad legal issues including, lease interpretation, risk mitigation strategies, and title matters.
- Supervising paralegals in performing various aspects of asset management and property management legal matters.
Corporate Counsel & Compliance | Bumble Bee Foods*
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the company adheres to applicable laws and regulations while working as a strategic partner to support business goals. You will work closely with the General Counsel to manage compliance initiatives, review, draft, and negotiate contracts, and assist on a variety of legal issues impacting the company’s operations.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and update the company’s corporate compliance program, including leading an assessment of the company’s third-party compliance systems to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies
- Maintain and update compliance policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks and maintain regulatory compliance.
- Lead internal investigations related to compliance violations, ethics concerns, employment matters or other legal risks, proposing remedial actions, as necessary.
Patent Attorney/Patent Agent | Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals*
The team is responsible for developing A Publicly Traded Biopharmaceutical Company's intellectual property strategy relating to its RNAi therapeutics platform and drug products, as well as assisting with general legal matters specifically including contractual agreements. Reporting to the Patent Attorney & Senior Counsel, the Patent Agent/Attorney will be responsible for both growing and maintaining A Publicly Traded Biopharmaceutical Company's patent portfolio. The Patent Agent/Attorney will be joining a team of highly motivated, experienced legal and scientific talent.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement national and international patent prosecution strategies
- Draft and file new patent applications
- Prepare responses to office actions on the company's existing US and international patent filings
- Coordinate activities with outside patent counsel and foreign patent associates
- Confer with the company's scientists to identify patentable inventions
Privacy & Product Counsel | ResMed*
A San Diego, California-Based Medical Equipment Company is looking for a dynamic, results-oriented Privacy & Product Counsel to support A San Diego, California-Based Medical Equipment Company mission to improve the quality of life of our patients, customers, and partners. As part of A San Diego, California-Based Medical Equipment Company product legal team, you will provide best in class support to A San Diego, California-Based Medical Equipment Company product owners and business functions, with an emphasis on supporting A San Diego, California-Based Medical Equipment Company digital health solutions for healthcare providers and managing complex privacy-and data-related considerations.
Responsibilities:
- Work as part of a global product legal team to deliver best-in-class product counseling and privacy support to ensure A San Diego, California-Based Medical Equipment Company products, services, platforms and technology comply with applicable laws and privacy-by-design principles.
- Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with business and product stakeholders, and work proactively to identify, mitigate, and address risks. Be the main point of contact for one or more business units, establishing strong partnerships and providing first-class support.
- Analyze products and initiatives to provide practical legal support, risk mitigation, and privacy risk assessment with a global and customer-centric mindset.
Regulatory Affairs & Commercial Counsel | Sony Corporation*
You will also be responsible for providing expert legal advice and support on a broad range of commercial contracts, advertising, and compliance matters in support to varying business teams in connection with a range of new and emerging products. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, including business and marketing teams, to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and facilitate business objectives in alignment with the company's strategic goals.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor, identify, and track regulatory initiatives that may impact the business.
- Provide guidance across multiple areas of the business on applicable regulations and laws, as well as agency and legislative proceedings, for current and future products and services.
- Formulate and maintain appropriate internal guidance and processes to ensure compliance with laws and regulatory obligations.
- Advise Legal team members on regulatory issues to be considered in supporting the business in broader commercial strategies.
- Interacting with, and representing our interests before, federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
- Manage, respond to, and submit agency related filings and inquires.
- Monitor and support company strategy and participation in multiple trade associations, business coalitions, and working groups.
Senior Intellectual Property Litigation Counsel | Samsara
Samsara is looking for a highly experienced Senior Intellectual Property Litigation Counsel to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for leading and managing complex IP litigation matters, including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes, to safeguard and advance Samsara's interests. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and leadership, to provide strategic advice on intellectual property risk management and enforcement strategies. You will oversee external counsel, ensure litigation aligns with company goals, and contribute to the development of Samsara's IP portfolio. The position requires a high degree of self-sufficiency, strong analytical skills, extensive litigation experience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The ideal candidate is also willing to jump in to assist their colleagues on any project, large or small, regardless of whether it falls within their scope of expertise.
Corporate Counsel (Contract Position) | Kumquat Biosciences
At An In-House Firm, we strive to transform cancer treatment to achieve durable therapeutic benefits and a renewed sense of hope to patients. The Corporate Counsel is a key member of the Legal Team who reports directly to the General Counsel and plays an integral role in the development, negotiation, and execution of company contracts across all departments. The Corporate Counsel drafts and negotiates clinical, IT, research & development, quality, and other legal agreements that support An In-House Firm's business objectives, minimizes risk, and ensures compliance with company standards.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, analyze, and negotiate clinical related contracts, including clinical trial agreements (CTAs) and ancillary agreements (including SCCs, LOIs, DRAs, LRAs), informed consent forms (ICFs), master service agreements and related work orders, vendor and service contracts, IT agreements, consulting agreements, and confidential disclosure agreements
- Liaise and effectively communicate with with key stakeholders including external parties, internal business units, and contract research organizations (CROs)
- Assist General Counsel with ad hoc legal projects as needed
Associate Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel | SANDAG
As a member of the seven person Office of General Counsel, the Legal Counsel will serve as a technical resource to agency executives and project managers and will support various programs, projects, and services by conducting research and preparing resolutions, memoranda, opinions, and other legal documents, providing legal guidance related to agency contracting and procurement processes, assisting with litigation, overseeing the work of outside counsel, providing legal guidance and opinions to various committees and working groups, and providing assistance to the General Counsel. Examples of key projects include: 2025 Regional Plan Update; SR-11/Otay Mesa East Border Crossing; Airport Connectivity Project; San Diego LOSSAN Rail Realignment Project; Bus Stopover Facility; and various bikeway projects.
Responsibilities:
Provide legal guidance on public agency contracting and procurement processes ensuring contracts and agreements are consistent with federal, state, and/or local funding agency requirements and are written in a manner that protects the interests of SANDAG.
- Participate in the review and final approval of contracts, agreements, amendments, Memoranda of Understanding, task orders, and leases; provide advice to employees regarding pre-bid qualifications and bid protests.
- Analyze, review, and draft contracts, agreements, real property documents, releases, and other legal documents that bind or obligate SANDAG; provide legal opinions and recommendations to ensure SANDAG is properly and effectively represented; review rules, regulations, and policies to ensure legal compliance with all applicable state and federal laws.
Legal Counsel | WD-40 Company
We're looking for a dynamic and meticulous professional to be the go-to expert for managing our Americas region's contracts and legal requirements. In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with our Deputy General Counsel and collaborate with various departments, including Finance, Sales, Marketing, and more, to provide top-notch legal advice and ensure implementation and compliance with our Americas Regional Contract Administration Policy (ARCAP).
Responsibilities:
- Adopt and lead the implementation of the organization's global contract strategy in the Americas region.
- Establish, implement, and maintain contract templates, forms and administration regionally.
- Collaborate with Americas trading bloc leaders and staff on the appropriate use of consistent contract content that meets legal and business need. Assist regional offices with contract analysis, assessment of risk and decision-making.
- Draft, review, and negotiate simple to complex contracts and other significant documents. This includes sales agreements, supply and service agreements, collaboration/joint venture agreements, IT agreements, co-marketing and brand influencer agreements, letters of intent (LOIs) and term sheets, and NDAs.
Senior Counsel - Transactions & Marketing | Intuit
The successful applicant will directly interact with our senior leaders, learn and collaborate with our business partners, and leverage our processes all while making fast decisions, bringing your recommendations to life, and changing the trajectory of our business.
Responsibilities:
- Working with the legal department's Global Alliances group, this individual will be responsible for drafting, negotiating and advising upon various U.S. and global partnership transactions, including in-bound and out-bound data licenses, SaaS, marketing, enterprise sales, sales channel, and other commercial contracts with minimal direction and supervision.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn, a “can do” attitude, the willingness to work on a very large variety of tasks across business units, as well as manage and prioritize multiple concurrent activities. The successful candidate will understand the technical and business ramifications of the transactions the individual handles and also how to help the business intelligently manage both legal and business risks.
Deputy Chief Counsel | BAE Systems
As a member of the BAE Systems Electronic Systems legal team, the selected individual will join a fast-paced and dynamic environment where successful candidates desire to work collaboratively and possess strong people management skills with the ability to be a leader and inspire others at varying levels. The position will interact at the highest levels of the organization with significant autonomy. You will be responsible to provide legal advice and representation involving all matters where the Company, including its subsidiaries and affiliates is, or would be, a party. Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will be a hybrid role, with time being split between working onsite and remotely.
Responsibilities:
- This position supports assigned businesses under direction of the sector Chief Counsel.
- Provide legal guidance to business areas with a diverse portfolio of products and services spanning defense, international and commercial markets.
- Advise on a broad range of legal matters, including government contracting, regulatory interpretation and compliance, licensing agreements, intellectual property, export controls, and cybersecurity.
- Serve as the primary legal partner for the C4ISR Systems business area as a member of the C4ISR Systems leadership team.
Assistant General Counsel - Enforcement | Intuit
We’re seeking an attorney with a government investigations / enforcement background to join our team. This role will report to the Director, Deputy General Counsel - Enterprise Compliance Officer and be part of the Intuit Compliance Organization within the overall Legal Team. The compliance program is global and covers all Intuit Inc. products and services.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluating relevant enforcement actions and assessing potential impact across all Intuit business units
- Enhancing compliance programs in response to investigations and enforcement actions in close partnership with other legal and business partners to achieve good business and legal results and facilitate smart risk-taking
- Driving responses to investigation matters and inquiries involving regulators and other government entities
- Developing all aspects of strategy for managing and resolving enforcement actions
- Conducting internal investigations and fact development related to enforcement
Senior Legal Counsel, Litigation (Hybrid) | Qualcomm
A Multinational Semiconductor and Telecommunications Equipment Company is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join our legal team to support the company's businesses when involved in patent and other IP litigation, commercial disputes, other complex litigation, and related legal issues. This role will help to manage our company's interests in court, arbitration, mediation, and other legal proceedings. It will also advise our management on legal matters, risks, and strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Managing and leading teams of internal and external resources to achieve successful outcomes while managing matters to budget.
- Developing case strategies and budgets as well as active involvement in patent litigation matters, which typically will include the management of outside counsel, factual investigations, pretrial pleadings, discovery, motions practice and dispute resolution (whether by settlement, trial, or ADR).
- Managing patent invalidation proceedings at the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board and equivalent foreign agencies.
- Collaborating with internal and external resources in preventative initiatives.
Associate Counsel (Remote) | Government Employees Insurance Company
Responsibilities:
- Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
- Rendering opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department
- Preparing and handling pleadings, motions, and discovery, to include depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath, and defending by trial or dispositive hearing, all matters assigned, as applicable
Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property | Kailera Therapeutics, Inc.
The Vice President, Intellectual Property, reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, will develop and execute Kailera's global IP strategy to support and protect the company's pipeline and innovation. This leader will work closely with R&D, business development, and legal teams to safeguard IP rights, assess risks, and drive innovation capture. The role will include managing the company's patent portfolio, advising on IP matters in transactions, and fostering a culture of creativity and compliance across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of a global IP strategy to support Kailera's product pipeline, development strategy and lifecycle management.
- Manage the company's patent portfolio, including prosecution, risk mitigation, and enforcement.
- Partner with R&D and business teams on patentability, freedom-to-operate, and IP risks.
- Oversee IP aspects of business development transactions, including licensing, collaborations, and other partnerships.
Associate General Counsel Risk and Regulatory | Ensign Services
The Associate General Counsel position provides legal advice and guidance to our client facilities in the areas of survey management and general and professional liability. The position will regularly educate field personnel in these areas of specialization.
Responsibilities:
- Being a culture leader who models and teaches our unique culture across the organization
- Advises field personnel in the evaluation and application of regulatory issues and directives
- Drafts, files and argues hearings and briefs before regulatory bodies in California and the U.S. Department of HHS Appeals Board
- Works closely with client facilities in the investigation of regulatory findings and drafting IDR/IIDR for State and Federal submission
Agency Regional Counsel | Marsh McClennan
The Regional Counsel is responsible for providing strategic and tactical legal advice to MMA's US/Canadian business, advising its regional leadership teams, assisting with commercial contracting and associated matters, including being familiar with corporate, privacy and technology law and related fields. Working closely with the business and other members of the Legal Team, among other duties, the Regional Counsel will:
- Provide advisory services to assigned regional leadership teams
- Review and negotiate a broad range of contracts for MMA including client service, vendor, and data privacy agreements
- Provide implementation assistance and direction for spoke and fold acquisitions
- Provide drafting, review, and integration assistance for M&A acquisitions
- Coordinate with other Regional Counsel in developing and implementing cross-regional initiatives
- Communicate company and legal department policies and approval processes to in-house clients
Senior Director, Intellectual Property Counsel | Oric Pharmaceuticals
Head the intellectual property legal function, serving as a strategic business partner for all IP and related matters at ORIC.
Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with ORIC's retiring Chief IP Counsel to ensure a smooth transition
- Contribute to and own ORIC's IP strategy
- Identify, develop, expand, and maintain ORIC's IP portfolios, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
- Direct and manage the filing and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications
- Evaluate and advise on freedom-to-operate, infringement, and validity, and prepare applicable analyses
- Support business activities, including research and clinical development, business development, and diligence activities
- Stay current regarding ongoing business activities to ensure the timely filing of patent applications that cover ORIC's inventions
- Support the review, negotiation, and drafting of agreements that impact IP rights, including licensing agreements, CDAs, and MTAs
- Review proposed public disclosures, including presentations, publications, abstracts, SEC filings, and press releases, related to IP matters
- Develop and implement policies to protect ORIC's trade secrets
Director, Associate General Counsel - Corporate | ARS Pharmaceuticals
The Director, Associate General Counsel - Corporate is a key member of the Legal Team who assists the Chief Legal Officer in all aspects of managing the Company's legal affairs. The role requires significant interaction with senior leadership, providing advice on a variety of legal issues, and providing solutions to advance business imperatives.
Responsibilities:
- Advises on a broad range of securities laws and corporate governance matters.
- Assists in the preparation and review of securities filings (annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements, registration statements and Section 16 filings).
- Assists in the administration of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, Nasdaq regulations, SEC regulations (e.g., insider trading, and Reg. FD) and other regulations applicable to public companies.
- Assists in preparing Board of Directors and committee meeting materials covering topics such as financial reviews, corporate governance and strategic transactions.
- Assists with equity and financing transactions.
Deputy Chief Counsel | BAE Systems
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will be a hybrid role, with time being split between working onsite and remotely. This position prefers talent local to Nashua, NH, but can be performed on a hybrid schedule with additional travel expectations.
Responsibilities:
- This position supports assigned businesses under direction of the sector Chief Counsel.
- Provide legal guidance to business areas with a diverse portfolio of products and services spanning defense, international and commercial markets.
- Advise on a broad range of legal matters, including government contracting, regulatory interpretation and compliance, licensing agreements, intellectual property, export controls, and cybersecurity.
- Serve as the primary legal partner for the C4ISR Systems business area as a member of the C4ISR Systems leadership team.
- Negotiate complex government contracts and various types of commercial agreements, contracts, and supply chain agreements, including those with international partners.
Assistant General Counsel - Enforcement | Intuit
We're seeking an attorney with a government investigations / enforcement background to join our team. This role will report to the Director, Deputy General Counsel - Enterprise Compliance Officer and be part of the An American Business and Financial Software Company Compliance Organization within the overall Legal Team. The compliance program is global and covers all An American Business and Financial Software Company products and services.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluating relevant enforcement actions and assessing potential impact across all An American Business and Financial Software Company business units
- Enhancing compliance programs in response to investigations and enforcement actions in close partnership with other legal and business partners to achieve good business and legal results and facilitate smart risk-taking
- Driving responses to investigation matters and inquiries involving regulators and other government entities
- Developing all aspects of strategy for managing and resolving enforcement actions
AVP, Compliance & Legal | California Coast Credit Union
The Asst. Vice President of Compliance and Legal is accountable for oversight of design, development, deployment and management of the Regulatory Compliance Program for A Longest-Serving Credit Union to ensure organizational compliance with all applicable requirements and laws, including Bank Secrecy, Anti-Money Laundering, Office of Foreign Assets Control and all consumer and business deposits and lending regulations and to serve as primary liaison with legal counsel on corporate legal matters and contract reviews. This position serves as the primary resource for establishing standards and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable industry laws and regulations. This position will directly manage 4 Compliance/Legal employees. This job will be designated by the Board as the Anti-Money Laundering/Bank Secrecy Act/Office of Foreign Assets Control Officer, Privacy Officer and Compliance Officer.
Portfolio General Counsel | CIRE Equity
The Portfolio General Counsel (“PGC”), reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, is responsible for all legal related to the operations of the real estate portfolio and corporate matters. The PGC shall work closely with the General Counsel, executives, external counsel, and various departments of the Company on real estate operations, transactions and litigation matters.
Responsibilities:
- Provide training and input to the Asset Management team for LOI negotiations.
- Lead or oversee the drafting and review of commercial leases, ensuring we optimize the balance between favorable terms and time to consummate a lease through solid relationship management skills with all parties involved including tenant counsel and providing asset management with creative solutions or strategies to mitigate potential risks identified.
- Review existing landlord lease forms and make updates as needed as well as create new versions or substitute language for new product types or unique circumstances.
Senior Employment Counsel | Neurocrine Bioscience
Responsible for providing expert legal guidance and strategic advice to our rapidly growing life sciences organization. Address a broad array of legal matters to support the Company’s Commercial, Corporate Affairs, Research, Development, Clinical, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Medical Affairs, Business Development, Alliance Management and/or general administrative departments. Work closely with other members of the Legal Department and their respective clients to address legal issues across several disciplines. Counsel clients and drafts and negotiates complex life sciences arrangements. Advise and train business clients on contract requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Advise business partners and key stakeholders on a wide range of employment-related matters, including hiring, termination, performance management, compensation, benefits, and compliance with federal, state, and local labor and employment laws
- Develop, review, and update employment policies, procedures, and contracts to ensure alignment with best practices and legal requirements
- Manage and oversee the resolution of complex employment-related disputes, investigations, and litigation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with HR and other business units to identify and mitigate employment-related risks
AVP, Associate Counsel (Hybrid) | LPL Financial
This attorney will provide advice on agreements, laws and regulations that impact LPL's support of vulnerable investors and changes in account status arising from death, divorce or the use of trusts and powers of attorney. The role, Assistant Vice President, Associate Counsel, will work with an experienced team of lawyers to provide pragmatic legal advice and thought leadership to help LPL serve and protect investors.
Responsibilities:
- Respond to legal and regulatory issues affecting LPL and financial professionals, with a primary focus on agreements, laws and regulations impacting changes in an investors' circumstances such as: death, marital status, legal capacity, exploitation and vulnerability.
- Providing advice on SEC, FINRA, and state regulations on investor protection, trusted contacts, asset and transaction holds, privacy, and supervision pertaining to senior or vulnerable adults.
- Counseling LPL operations and financial professionals on issues arising from investors' use of trusts, retirement accounts, powers of attorney, designation of beneficiaries, and appointment of custodians. Also provides advice on the impact of probate, divorce, separation, guardianship and other legal proceedings involving account holders.
- Counseling LPL operations and financial professionals on issues arising from laws and regulations protecting senior and vulnerable investors, uniform gifts to minors, and reporting requirements of state and local jurisdictions with regard to exploitation of vulnerable investors.
Employment Counsel | ResMed
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced in-house Employment Counsel to join our legal team. The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice and support on a wide range of employment-related matters, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, with a particular emphasis on California employment law. This role requires a deep understanding of employment law, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal counsel on employment-related issues, including hiring, termination, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour laws, and employee benefits, with a focus on California employment law.
- Draft, review, and update employment contracts, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Conduct internal investigations related to employee complaints and workplace issues.
- Represent the company in employment-related arbitration, and mediation.
Head of Intellectual Property | ResMed
As the Head of Intellectual Property, you will be responsible for safeguarding ResMed's innovative effort and maximizing the value of ResMed's global intellectual property portfolio. You will lead the global intellectual property team, setting a clear vision for the future and empowering a high-performing global team to execute that strategy. You will liaise with senior executives to understand and enable their business goals and provide strategic legal counsel and support for all IP-related activities, including patent portfolio strategy, licensing, litigation, trademark management, and standards body involvement.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and strategically manage ResMed's worldwide intellectual property portfolio, encompassing patents and trademarks.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing global team of IP professionals and outside counsel, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive IP strategy that aligns with ResMed's corporate objectives, ensuring the development and protection of high-quality intellectual property.
In-House Counsel | General Atomics
Under the advisement of senior legal counsel, this position:
- Provides routine legal advice and service concerning rights, obligations, and privileges of the corporation including patent and other intellectual property matters.
- Negotiates and prepares a variety of contractual documents including leases, licenses, purchases, sales, real estate, employment, insurance, mergers, acquisitions and related matters and remains current on legislative issues, statutes, decisions, laws, regulations and ordinances.
- Examines various documents and data and provides counsel to management on best courses of action.
- Represents the corporation with outside parties and may also act as agent for the corporation in various transactions. May manage outside counsel in both litigation and transactional matters.