Job Opportunities

Johnson & Johnson - Senior Counsel (New Brunswick, NJ)
Date posted: 4/27/2010

This Senior Counsel position is for an attorney within the Corporate Group of the Law Department of Johnson & Johnson. The responsibilities of this Senior Counsel involve advising and representing J&J in a wide variety of corporate transactions primarily within the Pharmaceuticals Sector. Transactions include mergers and acquisitions with both private and publicly traded companies, divestitures of subsidiaries and divisions, asset sales and purchases, joint ventures, distribution arrangements, as well as co-promotion, co-marketing and other product rights and complex commercial arrangements.

For more details and to apply online, please visit this link.

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Federal Public Defender Office for the District of MA/NH/RI - Assistant Federal Public Defender - Appeals Position
Date posted: 4/8/2010

Federal Public Defender Office for the District of Massachusetts/New Hampshire/Rhode Island is seeking an experienced attorney for its appellate unit, located in Boston. Position requires a minimum of several years criminal law and legal writing experience, and first-rate analytical and writing skills. Appellate experience desirable.

Send resume and covering letter by April 26, 2010 to:
  Federal Public Defender Office
  Attn.: Appellate AFPD Position
  51 Sleeper Street
  5th Floor
  Boston, MA 02210
  Email to Appellate_afpd@fd.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Federal Public Defender Office for the District of MA/NH/RI - Research & Writing Attorney
Date posted: 4/8/2010

Federal Public Defender Office for the District of Massachusetts/New Hampshire/Rhode Island is seeking a Research & Writing Attorney for its Boston location. This position requires substantial experience in writing briefs and complex motions. First-rate analytical, research, and writing skills essential. Familiarity with criminal law preferred. Exposure to federal criminal law a plus.

Send resume, writing sample and covering letter by April 26, 2010 to:
  Federal Defender Office
  Attn.: R&W Vacancy
  51 Sleeper Street
  5th Floor
  Boston, MA, 02210
  Email to R&W_Attorney@fd.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Verizon - Multiple Positions (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Date posted: 4/5/2010

• Assistant General Counsel
• Counsel- Sourcing
• Attorney-Compliance
• Associate General Counsel - State and Local Tax

For more details and to apply online, please visit this link.

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Ann Taylor - Vice President, Associate General Counsel (New York City)
Date posted: 4/5/2010

Requirements: Ann Taylor is seeking an experienced lawyer interested in joining an exciting company with world class brands. We are looking for a highly motivated, self-starter who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative environment. In this challenging position, you will report to the Executive Vice President and General Counsel. You will work closely with key executives, advising them on a broad range of issues. This position is based in New York City.

For more details and to apply online, please visit this link.

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MetLife - Counsel (New York City)
Date posted: 4/5/2010

MetLife is seeking a highly motivated attorney to join its Law Department in our NY office. The responsibilities of this position will be to provide legal advice and support to all product distribution channels within the MetLife enterprise.

Principal Responsibilities: *Legal review of sales concepts and sales and training material *Legal counsel relating to agency operations, including the recruiting and hiring of managers, agents and brokers. *Providing advice on customer complaints, market conduct issues, and insurance law issues, including agent compensation. *Acting as a liaison between the business clients and other areas of the Law Department.

For more details and to apply online, please visit this link and look for Job No. 52164

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American Express - Global Prepaid Counsel (New York City)
Date posted: 4/5/2010

Responsibilities: Experienced attorney to provide(1) the primary lawyer support for American Express' Global Prepaid business unit, (2) supervision of other legal professionals on Global Prepaid matters, and (3) subject matter legal support for American Express Company in the area of U.S. money transmitter laws and on a global basis for Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering (BSA/AML), global sanctions (OFAC and other), and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

For more details and to apply online, please visit this link and look for ReqId: 123980BR

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ESPN - Assistant Counsel (New York City)
Date posted: 4/5/2010

Position Summary: Assists the Associate General Counsel in fulfilling the legal affairs and requirements of ESPN's international operations in all territories outside the USA. Duties may include some U.S. domestic responsibilities as well. It is anticipated that a core focus for the role will be in ESPN's Spanish speaking Latin American territories.

For more details and to apply online, please visit this linkand look for Requisition ID 230242

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American Express - BHC Counsel (New York, NY)
Date posted: 4/5/2010

Responsibilities: Experienced attorney to provide (1) the primary lawyer support for American Express' Global Prepaid business unit, (2) supervision of other legal professionals on Global Prepaid matters, and (3) subject matter legal support for American Express Company in the area of U.S. money transmitter laws and on a global basis for Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering (BSA/AML), global sanctions (OFAC and other), and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

For more details and to apply online, please visit this link, and look for Req Id: 123839BR

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Siemens - Transportation Attorney (New York City)
Date posted: 4/5/2010

Job Description: An experienced attorney for a position based in Siemens Mobility's New York City office to work with senior management, business teams, technical staff and other attorneys on major public and private infrastructure projects in the transportation sector. These projects are of significant dollar value and complexity and often involve the introduction of new technology. The major responsibilities of the position include the drafting and negotiation of contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements; advise to business teams on ongoing contract administration issues, claims assessment and prosecution and participation in overall business strategy development and implementation. The selected attorney should have a minimum of five years experience representing clients in either the construction or technology industries, with a significant emphasis on government contracts and public procurement issues. The selected attorney will also oversee the selection and supervision of outside counsel with aview toward both leveraging the benefits of outside specialized expertise while at the same time controlling costs as well as handling negotiations for other Siemens Industry, Inc, divisions in New York City and the surrounding environs.

For more details and to apply online, please visit this link, and look for Req ID 86505.

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Realogy Corporation - Litigation Paralegal
Date posted: 4/1/2010

Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, has a diversified business model that includes real estate franchising, brokerage, relocation and title services. Realogy's world-renowned brands and business units include Better Homes and Gardens¨ Real Estate, CENTURY 21¨, Coldwell Banker¨, Coldwell Banker Commercial¨, The Corcoran Group¨, ERA¨, Sotheby's International Realty¨, NRT LLC, Cartus and Title Resource Group. Collectively, Realogy's franchise systems have approximately 14,400 offices and 270,000 sales associates doing business in 93 countries around the world.

We are currently looking for a Litigation Paralegal to work in our Parsippany, NJ office.

Job Summary:
This litigation paralegal position will be responsible for overseeing, organizing, and maintaining case files associated with various types of commercial litigation, which may include franchise, vicarious liability, bankruptcy and judgment enforcement.

Key Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications

To learn more about Realogy and the accomplishments of our brands, log on to www.realogy.com.

Realogy Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its hiring and business practices. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. EEO MFVH

If you are interested in applying for this position, please go to www.realogy.com and click on careers and apply for vacancy # IRC21439

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Wyndham - Attorney & Paralegal (Parsippany, NY)
Date posted: 3/29/2010

Wyndham Exchange and Rentals is the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and the European leader in vacation rentals, with exclusive access for specified periods to more than 65,000 vacation properties in approximately 100 countries. Wyndham Exchange and Rentals is a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:WYN), an S&P 500 company.

Senior Counsel
Wyndham Exchange and Rentals is seeking to fill the position of Senior Counsel within the Global Legal Team. This is a generalist position. The ideal candidate is a team player, strong communicator and pragmatic business-savvy advisor and has the desire and drive to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities:

• The Senior Counsel will provide legal and business expertise on diverse legal issues impacting N. American and global operations. Responsibilities include:
• Negotiate and draft a wide variety of commercial agreements, including affiliation agreements, service agreements, strategic alliance and M&A agreements, software/IT agreements, marketing and distribution agreements and consulting agreements
• Review of B2B and B2C marketing materials, including websites, marketing campaigns, press releases and social media
• Work in partnership with the company's operational areas, including, sales, marketing, business development, finance, tax, technology and human resources
• Identify and resolve issues relating to new products and services and assigned compliance areas

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of legal experience (a mix of law firm and in-house experience is preferred, but not required)
• Broad transactional skill set, including ability to draft commercial contracts, strategic alliances and M&A agreements with minimal guidance
• General familiarity with intellectual property, antitrust, marketing/advertising, software/IT, litigation and compliance matters
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in small teams
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set and manage competing priorities
• Hospitality industry experience preferred (but not required)
• JD with solid academic credentials
• New Jersey and/or New York bar admission

Paralegal
Wyndham Exchange and Rentals is also seeking an experienced paralegal with a transactional background.

If interested in the attorney position, please go to Wyndham Senior Counsel Position. If interested in the paralegal position, please contact Susan Moon at susan.moon@rci.com.

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Princeton University - Assistant University Counsel
Date posted: 3/29/2010

Position Summary
Professional Legal Internship / Assistant University Counsel

Princeton University invites nominations and applications for the following full-time term position of Assistant University Counsel. This is a full-time 2 year term (non-renewable) professional internship position, designated as an Assistant University Counsel, which will provide an attorney, ideally having 1 to 2 years of experience, with an opportunity to assist the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) in providing legal counsel to the various University academic and administrative offices, thereby offering exposure to the practice of law in a university environment.

This position is designed for a lawyer with actual, but limited, legal experience in another context (law firm, government, corporate, other not-for-profit, etc.) who is committed to transitioning to a career as a higher education lawyer.

Duties may include the following:
Counseling: Assist the University's six in-house attorneys in providing legal guidance and representation to the various University clients.

Research: Perform legal and factual research pertaining to various issues

Information Delivery/Training Sessions: Assist the OGC in providing information and guidance to OGC "clients" within the University, on a variety of legal issues which are germane to the higher education environment (e.g., employment, disability and accommodation, privacy of student records, contracts, tax, etc.).

Contracts: Draft and review University contracts and agreements.

File and Content Management: Partner with the OGC's attorneys and administrative assistants in maintaining the office's files and information, in an evolving content management environment.

The Office of General Counsel will provide support for and encouragement of the selected candidate's professional exposure and development regarding higher education law practice (e.g., attending conferences and seminars).

The selected candidate will have access to the rental pool for University housing (rent to be paid by the selected candidate) and comprehensive Princeton University benefits.

Salary range is commensurate with that offered by the New Jersey Attorney General's office to attorneys with approximately 2 years experience.

Essential Qualifications Position Requires:
JD from an accredited law school. At least 1 year of actual legal experience (beyond any judicial clerkship). Proficiency and comfort with computer technology, ideally including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including writing ability. Admitted (or Admission Pending) to a Bar within the United States.

In order to be considered, applicants must attach to the on-line application a cover letter (no more than one page in length) explaining why the position is appealing to you. In addition, submission of letters of nomination or recommendation is welcomed.

The position requires successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Preferred Qualifications
Position Requires:
JD from an accredited law school. At least 1 year of actual legal experience (beyond any judicial clerkship). Proficiency and comfort with computer technology, ideally including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including writing ability. Admitted (or Admission Pending) to a Bar within the United States.

In order to be considered, applicants must attach to the on-line application a cover letter (no more than one page in length) explaining why the position is appealing to you. In addition, submission of letters of nomination or recommendation is welcomed.

The position requires successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Boston, MA)
Date posted: 3/23/2010

The Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is seeking applications from interested lawyers, including recent law school graduates, to fill an attorney position in the Chief Counsel's office in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Region I Chief Counsel's Office provides litigation and legal advisory services to and on behalf of the HHS components functioning within the six New England States, with the exception of the substantive work of the Inspector General's Office and the Food and Drug Administration. While an attorney with the office will have responsibilities across various programs, the position will focus on Medicare and Medicaid financial and program integrity matters (including disallowances of Federal funding, provider reimbursement, health care bankruptcies, overpayment recoveries) and general Federal law issues (such as contracts, grants, and cost allocation; personnel and labor relations; confidentiality and disclosure of information; tort claims and medical malpractice litigation). The attorney also may become involved in a variety of Medicare provider enforcement and benefits matters and provide advice regarding Federal ethics and conflict-of-interest provisions.

Candidates must have strong writing, oral, and analytical skills. A background in mathematics or statistics, or math-related disciplines, such as accounting or engineering, would be useful, as would experience more directly in Medicare and Medicaid financial matters. The candidate must be willing to work collaboratively with other attorneys in HHS and the Department of Justice and U.S. Attorney's Offices, as well as with staff of HHS components.

We anticipate filling the position at the GS-11 to GS-14 grade level, depending on the experience of the person selected. The current annual salary range for those grades in Boston is from $62,758 through $137,410. Reimbursement for relocation expenses is not available.

Interested candidates should send their resumes (including current salary), references, law school transcript, and a legal writing sample to Nancy S. Nemon, Chief Counsel, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel, Room 2250, John F. Kennedy Federal Building, Boston, MA 02203. To ensure consideration, application materials must be received by March 31, 2010. The selected applicant will be required to submit additional materials prior to appointment.

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Rockefeller Center University - Assistant General Counsel (New York City)
Date posted: 3/23/2010

Detailed Description: Will handle, manage, and advise on legal issues for the University's administration, faculty, and staff, and, as requested, for the Board of Trustees and its Committees. Will have significant responsibility for matters involving contract, not-for-profit, regulatory, compliance, tax, real estate, intellectual property, risk management, research support and other issues. Will be expected to initiate projects when they learn of or observe matters that require legal attention, and will work with and supervise outside counsel to insure proper handling of matters and to control costs.

For more details and to apply online, visit this link.

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Viacom - Counsel, Corporate Transactions (New York City)
Date posted: 3/23/2010

Working with the SVP/Deputy General Counsel in advising the corporation and its subsidiaries with a focus on (i) mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and equity investments, as well as (ii) general commercial, vendor and settlement agreements, (iii) corporate housekeeping and (iv)other corporate and financial matters, as well as other departmental assignments.

For more details and to apply online, visit this link.

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Yahoo! - Senior Legal Director - Sales (New York City)
Date posted: 3/23/2010

Job Description: We are seeking a motivated, organized, self-starting team player to join the stellar Legal team as Senior Legal Director. This position will focus on sales transactions with Yahoo!'s advertisers and general commercial matters, among other tasks. As an attorney on the sales legal team, you will develop a thorough understanding of Yahoo!'s business and will work with other Yahoo! teams to ensure that legal issues impacting sales are effectively addressed and resolved.

For more details and to apply online, visit this link.

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Bloomberg - Attorney (New York City)
Date posted: 3/23/2010

The Role: The Bloomberg Legal Department is seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented transactional attorney with three (3) to six (6) years of relevant and applicable licensing experience in connection with in-bound and out-bound technology and information services transactions and various intellectual property matters (patent, trademark and copyright). The Legal Department directly advises and works closely with business and technology executives on technology and intellectual property issues in order to achieve the clients' objectives and collaborates with other attorneys and partners to identify and minimize risk in accordance with the company's policies and procedures.

For more details and to apply online, visit this link. Job Requisition Number: 24727

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MTV Networks - Vice President, Antipiracy (New York City)
Date posted: 3/23/2010

Description: Develop, implement and manage a content protection and antipiracy enforcement program for MTVN through coordination with MTVN businesses, industry associations and technology partners.

For more details and to apply online, visit this link.

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NBC Universal - Counsel, Legal Affairs (New York City)
Date posted: 3/23/2010

Role Summary/Purpose: The Counsel, Legal Affairs, will draft and negotiate contracts for NBC Universal's cable television entertainment studio and networks, including license agreements, production services and co-production agreements, talent agreements, development agreements, marketing/promotional agreements, digital rights agreements, and similar documents.

For more details and to apply online, visit this link. Job Number: 1159867

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Viacom - Vice President, Counsel, Corporate Transactions (New York City)
Date posted: 3/23/2010

Managing all aspects of various domestic and international mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, equity investments and other corporate and financial transactions for Viacom and its subsidiaries, as well as handling other general corporate and departmental matters.

For more details and to apply online, visit this link.

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HSBC - Fixed Income and Derivatives Attorney (New York City)
Date posted: 3/23/2010

For more jobs and to apply online, visit this link. Requisition ID 86301.

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NBC Universal - Senior Counsel, Securities Law and Regulation (New York City)
Date posted: 3/23/2010

This position will advise on/be responsible for all legal aspects of NBCU's public/private debt offerings, including advice on compliance w/United States securities laws. Will be involved w/the preparation of periodic SEC reports, offering memorandum & registration statements in connection w/NBCU's significant private & public bonds, as well as handling matters related to NBCU's bank debt. Reports to SVP, Corporate Transactions & supports a team of finance/accounting & legal professionals.

For more details and to apply online, visit this link. job Number: 1160766

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NJ Governer's Office - Office of Intergovernmental Affairs - Director of Asian Affairs
Date added: 3/16/2010

• Develops and directs a program for maintaining contact with Asian legislative and community leaders and coordinates staff efforts to obtain results on the State's legislative objectives;
• Advises the Governor on various intergovernmental relationships and policies;
• Coordinates the preparation of administrative reports;
• Coordinates special projects at the direction of the IGA/Ethnic Affairs Director;
• Represents the Governor/LG at events;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless constituent service.

Interested parties should send their resume and cover letter to Aney Chandy at apalapres2@gmail.com.

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