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Minnesota - Intellectual Property Lawyer

Rochester MN Intellectual Property Lawyer
The candidate will be responsible for writing original US utility patent applications and leading and mentoring a team of early career professionals in an innovative and collaborative patent application drafting center of excellence focused on a broad range of technologies representing the entire development environment. Will be responsible for evaluating invention disclosures and, patentability search results, and drafting of patent applications. Will also mentor others on the patent application drafting process and communicate throughout company to optimize patent application preparation to meet the objectives of company's intellectual property practices.

The candidate should have a J.D. degree with admission to at least one State Bar. Registration with the USPTO is required. Must have 2+ years of experience in drafting original US utility patent applications. Should preferably have 5+ years of experience in drafting original US utility patent applications. Must be familiar with patent laws, patent application preparation rules and practice before the US Patent Office, as well as, best practices for preparing applications also intended for counterpart filing outside of US. Legal 2 - 5 Full-time 2012-10-11

California - Corporate Counsel II - Intellectual Property - Patent Litigation

Foster City CA Corporate Counsel II - Intellectual Property - Patent Litigation
The candidate will report to the Senior Counsel - Patent Litigation. Will assist with the global defense of company's patent portfolio. Assist with patent litigation in the US and foreign countries, provide support in global opposition, invalidate and revoke proceedings and handle a small docket of patent application preparation and prosecution. May occasionally be called upon to assist the department in managing work load by undertaking additional activities as needed to support the IP interests of the company. May also occasionally be engaged in activities designed to improve departmental processes and procedures as requested by the Senior Counsel - Patent Litigation and/or the VP Intellectual Property. Actively participate in litigation teams by assisting with overall litigation strategy, interviewing fact and expert witnesses, collaborating with outside counsel for the preparation of witnesses for deposition and attending same, collaborating with outside counsel in the selection and preparation of expert testimony. Assist in internal document collection and production. Assist in reviewing correspondence, arguments, memos, and briefs in support of litigation. Assist in providing instruction to local counsel in foreign litigation matters and coordination of consistent positions across various countries. Assist with the preparation of comprehensive patent portfolio summary documents and conducting patent portfolio reviews. Contribute to the development of strategy and arguments related to global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings. Assist in the evaluation of company's patent portfolio in advance of litigation and engage in the activities to maximize the strength of same. On occasion, conduct or assist in freedom-to-operate, validity and due diligence analysis and prepare opinions regarding same. Collaborate and assist other IP department professionals to secure patents for company inventions worldwide.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacy or other related life sciences degree. Should have J.D. degree and admission to at least one State Bar. USPTO registration is required. Must have 5-8 years of relevant experience which will include a broad range of activities including patent drafting and prosecution, due diligence, opinion work, and patent litigation. Should have 2+ years of experience in patent litigation and particularly those with experience in Hatch-Waxman litigation are preferred. Business trips within the US and occasionally abroad associated with litigation-related activities will be required. Legal 5 - 8 Full-time 2012-10-10

Virginia - Vice President - Global Tax Operations & Treasury

Reston VA Vice President - Global Tax Operations and Treasury
The candidate will design, implement and direct the companies' tax strategy, including business operations and legal entity structuring, planning vehicles. Forecast annual effective tax rate and cash tax obligations. Review tax implications of new transactions, including contracts, business ventures, M&A tax due diligence, evaluation, planning and implementation. Manage Federal, State, Local and International income tax compliance. Oversee all federal and state income tax accounting with comprehensive understanding of FAS 109 and FIN 48. Provide recommendations to optimize tax structures consistent with business needs and developments. Analyze and review appropriate response to federal and regulatory taxing authorities. Prepare and review income tax disclosures for public filings. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley. Provide leadership, strategic direction and career advancement opportunities to large staff. Lead the department and is accountable for all aspects of the company's treasury and tax activities, including the development and implementation of treasury policies and procedures; management of the balance sheet, including investment assets, debt and capital structure; and management of all aspects of financial risk, including insurance, foreign exchange risk, and interest rate risk. Develop, implement and maintain cost-effective policies, procedures, resources, and strategies to timely and accurately discharge the corporate tax obligations with high integrity and with the business goal of identifying, reducing and managing 'controllable' tax costs through effective tax planning and structuring integrated with business objectives, continuous process improvements, and utilization of technology and tax relevant data. Lead a team of diverse professionals responsible for collaborative strategizing, driving, and supporting global tax objectives to ensure regulatory compliance and commercial competitiveness. Interact with administrative and business operations throughout the company and are responsive to all levels of management. Participates with tax executives through peer networks to elevate performance and professional standards across the broader tax community. Develop, collaborate, and leverage internal and external relationships to facilitate financial and commercial objectives. Assess and mitigate tax risk and determine action regarding uncertain global tax rules and application, and changing regulatory landscape. Encompass global tax administration, including compliance, tax related financial reporting, corporate tax policy, planning, advocacy and advising.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting and CPA. Master's in Tax or Tax Law is required. J.D. degree in Tax Law is preferred. Must have 15+ years of experience in public accounting and corporate tax accounting with specific responsibilities in international tax and treasury functions. Experience analyzing tax implications of mergers and acquisitions is required. Experience in complex Treasury functions is needed. Legal 15 - 20 Full-time 2012-10-09

Pennsylvania - Director, Investment Advisor Compliance

Radnor PA Director, Investment Advisor Compliance
The candidate will be responsible for the oversight of the Funds' advisers' Rule 206(4)-7 compliance programs to ensure compliance with existing laws and regulations and to assist in responding to audits, examinations and similar regulatory inquiries related to the Funds and its advisers. Will report to the Vice President, CCO of the Funds and Advisers within the company's Enterprise Compliance organization. Responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the compliance programs of the Funds' advisers, including ongoing monitoring of compliance requirements, risk assessment analysis and corporate directives that impact the compliance programs. Provide compliance oversight with respect to mutual fund sub-advisers including both initial and ongoing due diligence. Develop thorough knowledge of sub-advisers' compliance framework and practices, assess and report on sub-advisers' compliance with applicable policies and procedures pertaining to management of the Hartford mutual funds. Exercise ongoing due diligence oversight of sub-advisers with respect to a broad range of compliance issues, including trading practices and commissions. Assist the Funds and Advisers CCO in preparing quarterly reporting to the Mutual Fund Board of Directors and an annual compliance report for the Advisers. Manage the compliance professional responsible for the monitoring of portfolio compliance for applicable portfolios using the Charles River compliance system and the administration of the mutual fund and advisers' code of ethics. Provide assistance in the execution of these duties as necessary. Assist in the preparation and review of various regulatory filings including Forms 13F, 13G and N-PX, and provide information and responses in connection with the mutual fund annual advisory contract 15(c) renewal. Responsible for the maintenance and filing of the Advisers' Forms ADV, both annually and in connection with material changes. Review and comment on shareholder reports (primarily MD&As), applicable portions of the prospectuses and SAIs, RFP, RFI and Questionnaire information, Fund holdings disclosure and other disclosures provided from time to time. Participate in and provide input at the Funds' Valuation Committee meetings, review valuation practices, and participate in due diligence reviews of valuation vendors. Provide other support for advisers' and funds' compliance programs, including supporting the Investment Adviser risk assessment process, incorporate, as appropriate, sample or forensic testing in assessments, implementing the Pay-to-Play requirements for HLIA and HIFSCO. Monitor changes to the federal securities laws that could require revisions to the policies and procedures, and to ensure that any required changes are communicated to the applicable business areas and are implemented accordingly.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree. Should preferably have an advanced degree or proven business acumen. J.D. degree, CPA or CFA strongly preferred. Must have 8+ years of compliance experience with expertise managing mutual fund and investment adviser compliance, preferably at a mutual fund company. Should have bBroad knowledge of US securities compliance, regulated business environments and key legal issues especially as they relate to trading, the investment process and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 as applicable to institutional money managers. Legal 8 - 10 Full-time 2012-10-06

New Jersey - Senior Manager US Controversy, UTPs and Planning

Peapack NJ Senior Manager US Controversy, UTPs and Planning
The candidate will report directly to the Senior Director of Tax Planning and Strategy. Will assist with US Tax planning and managing the US federal tax controversy process as well as providing support for state and local tax controversy. Manage the US federal audit defense process. Provide support as needed for the state and local tax audit defense process. Provide oversight for the non-US audit process. Track and monitor status of tax controversies globally. Interface with Tax Legal on all controversy matters. Serve as the primary interface with taxing authorities. Review and submit audit information to taxing authorities or other external requests. Negotiate tax audits and communicate status/risk with recommendations for appeals and settlements. Review US audit assessments, analyze risk/benefit profile of audit positions, and recommend action to be taken. Identify uncertain tax positions (UTPs). Maintain documentation related to the assessment of UTPs. Monitor changes to uncertain tax positions due to domestic and foreign audit activity. Communicate UTPs to tax reporting team to ensure proper disclosure for reporting and compliance. Develop and monitor risk management plan. Monitor tax rulings and law changes for implications on audit defense. Participate in regular reviews of business unit operations to ascertain risks, implement risk mitigation plans, document business processes and find tax savings opportunities. Assist with the tax impact of new business initiatives including acquisitions, dispositions and joint ventures. Research and draft technical memos to support tax strategies and positions taken.

The candidate should have an undergraduate degree in accounting or equivalent. Should also have a Master's in taxation and/or J.D. degree. CPA is preferred. Must have 10+ years of related tax controversy, planning and research. Should have comprehensive understanding of federal and state and local income tax laws. Must have broad knowledge of international tax issues. Should have experience with tax planning initiatives. Must have experience in identifying, analyzing and communicating complicated tax issues in terms of impact on business operations. Should have familiarity with income tax accounting reporting and standards (FAS 109, IAS 212, FAS 123R, etc.). Must have strong foundation in accounting for uncertain tax positions (FIN48). Proven management experience is needed. Comprehensive knowledge US tax laws is a must. Legal 10 - 15 Full-time 2012-10-05

California - State and Local Tax Manager - FTB

Sacramento CA State and Local Tax Manager - FTB
The candidate will develop and deliver quality tax planning approaches with timely and responsive services and work products that meet and/or exceed client expectations. Will perform state and local tax compliance reviews, assist clients with state and local tax controversies, and research and draft technical memoranda regarding income and franchise tax issues. Supervise the work of client service team members and participate in and contributing to attaining team goals.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree. A Master's in Taxation or a J.D. with LL.M. degree in Tax is a plus. CPA is preferred. Must have 4+ years of experience performing tax research and providing technical advice on state and local tax issue. Franchise Tax Board experience highly valued. Experience training and supervising Staff and Seniors is required. Experience in public accounting and/or a state and local government revenue department a plus. Experience with property, employment, sales/use, gross receipts and other miscellaneous state and local taxes also a plus. Legal 4 - 6 Full-time 2012-10-05

California - State and Local Tax Manager - FTB

Stockton CA State and Local Tax Manager - FTB
The candidate will develop and deliver quality tax planning approaches with timely and responsive services and work products that meet and/or exceed client expectations. Will perform state and local tax compliance reviews, assist clients with state and local tax controversies, and research and draft technical memoranda regarding income and franchise tax issues. Supervise the work of client service team members and participate in and contributing to attaining team goals.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree. A Master's in Taxation or a J.D. with LL.M. degree in Tax is a plus. CPA is preferred. Must have 4+ years of experience performing tax research and providing technical advice on state and local tax issue. Franchise Tax Board experience highly valued. Experience training and supervising Staff and Seniors is required. Experience in public accounting and/or a state and local government revenue department a plus. Experience with property, employment, sales/use, gross receipts and other miscellaneous state and local taxes also a plus. Legal 4 - 6 Full-time 2012-10-05

New York - Intellectual Property Lawyer

Endicott NY Intellectual Property Lawyer
The candidate will be responsible for writing original US utility patent applications and leading and mentoring a team of early career professionals in an innovative and collaborative patent application drafting center of excellence focused on a broad range of technologies representing the entire development environment. Will be responsible for evaluating invention disclosures and, patentability search results, and drafting of patent applications. Will also mentor others on the patent application drafting process and communicate throughout company to optimize patent application preparation to meet the objectives of company's intellectual property practices.

The candidate should have a J.D. degree with admission to at least one State Bar. Registration with the USPTO is required. Must have 2+ years of experience in drafting original US utility patent applications. Should preferably have 5+ years of experience in drafting original US utility patent applications. Must be familiar with patent laws, patent application preparation rules and practice before the US Patent Office, as well as, best practices for preparing applications also intended for counterpart filing outside of US. Legal 2 - 4 Full-time 2012-10-04

Washington - Head of Corporate Compliance

Bellevue WA Head of Corporate Compliance
The candidate will ensure compliance on the part of the organization, its employees, executives and Board of Directors, with respect to all material regulatory, contractual and internal policy matters. Will be responsible for ensuring that company establishes and maintains an effective ethics and compliance framework and program that is aligned with best practices and global statutory requirements, thus enabling executives and board directors to meet their fiduciary responsibilities and the company's attainment of business goals. Report to the Corporate Vice President of Risk Management. Develop, implement and maintain a global ethics and compliance program, the framework of which satisfies Federal Sentencing Guidelines, other global regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Work as part of a team of senior Risk leaders in the development of the company's overall integrated risk framework within which the compliance framework shall reside. Work in collaboration with business leaders to identify core areas of compliance requirements, assess current vs. desired state, develop and execute a risk-based, multi-year road map for program implementation. Research and stay abreast of industry best practices, implementing continuous improvement to the compliance framework and programs in achieving greater efficiency and effectiveness. Lead the enterprise-wide compliance initiatives of the company by establishing a network of cross-functional business process owners who will serve as compliance owners for their specific areas of compliance responsibility (both regulatory and contractual). Establish the policies, guidelines, systems and procedures by which compliance owners will fulfill their compliance responsibilities, such that consistency is achieved throughout the organization and enterprise-wide reporting may be provided to executive management and the Board. Provide Executive Committee and Board of Directors regular and ad-hoc reporting of program metrics and other trends in compliance program efforts. Provide information that serves to educate executives and board directors with respect to their fiduciary responsibilities and changes thereto. Provide compliance and risk guidance to senior management to include consultation with business leaders to identify and incorporate compliance risks and requirements in support of the company's growth initiatives, new product lines and expanding geographical footprint. Serve as corporate SME with respect to corporate compliance requirements. Oversee specific subject matter compliance areas within the Compliance department (privacy). Provide leadership of the company's Corporate Policy program to include the framework by which enterprise-wide policies are developed, vetted, approved, communicated, maintained and monitored for compliance. Serve as the company's ethics officer, overseeing the code of conduct and whistleblower hot line programs to include policy development, communication and training, conduct of investigations and external reporting. Build a team of compliance professionals to deliver compliance services to the organization, including compliance/risk assessments, data collection and reporting, monitoring and advising of changes in the regulatory environment and contract compliance support.

The candidate should have a J.D. degree. BA/BS degree in business, public administration or related field preferred. Must have 15+ years of experience in corporate legal/compliance function including 4 years with a broad, generalist corporate counsel background, 8 years developing and implementing organizational ethics and compliance programs, 3 years serving as senior compliance leader for an international publically traded company needed. Professional Certifications in relevant subject matters preferred. Demonstrated successful experience in influencing and driving enterprise-wide, cross-functional required. Experience with criminal and civil law procedures, investigative methodology, and case management required. Expert knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirements (Federal Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory requirements) as related to publicly traded company compliance program efforts needed. Legal 15 - 20 Full-time 2012-10-04

California - Legal Counsel IV - FDA / Medical Device

Palo Alto CA Legal Counsel IV - FDA / Medical Device
The candidate will manage legal business matters pertaining to the organization. Will provide a variety of general corporate and commercial legal services to a number of in-house clients. Act as advisor on legal issues involving the organization's government and regulatory compliance. Review legal data and advises organization on appropriate legal action to be taken. Coordinate legal matters handled by outside counsel.

The candidate should have a J.D. degree from ABA accredited law school and Bar membership in one state in the United States. Must have 5-8 years of experience, preferably with 2-3 years of in-house experience. Experience of advising on and working knowledge of healthcare and medical device laws and regulations, including FDA, Anti-Kickback/Anti-Fraud compliance, STARK laws, HIPAA, advertising and promotional labeling, clinical trials (both investigator initiated and vendor initiated) and other similar laws and regulations applicable to therapeutic medical devices needed. General understanding of principles relating to medical device regulations of other countries would be an asset. General understanding of laws and regulations relating to patient/data privacy, anti-corruption, and anti-competition needed. Strong commercial transactions experience essential. Prior experience in a medical device company would be a big plus. Capability in other languages is also a big plus. Experience in general corporate matters, including corporate organization, securities compliance, drafting transactional documents, license agreements, employment law, immigration law, regulatory matters, risk management asset-backed financing, and contract management. Experience in trade secrets, advertising law, registration and other resolutions specific to the computer and technology industry as well as SEC reporting. Legal 5 - 8 Full-time 2012-10-04
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Minnesota - Intellectual Property Lawyer
Refer job# IXBL24175
 
Intellectual Property Lawyer
The candidate will be responsible for writing original US utility patent applications and leading and mentoring a team of early career professionals in an innovative and collaborative patent application drafting center of excellence focused on a broad range of technologies representing the entire development environment. Will be responsible for evaluating invention disclosures and, patentability search results, and drafting of patent applications. Will also mentor others on the patent application drafting process and communicate throughout company to optimize patent application preparation to meet the objectives of company's intellectual property practices.

The candidate should have a J.D. degree with admission to at least one State Bar. Registration with the USPTO is required. Must have 2+ years of experience in drafting original US utility patent applications. Should preferably have 5+ years of experience in drafting original US utility patent applications. Must be familiar with patent laws, patent application preparation rules and practice before the US Patent Office, as well as, best practices for preparing applications also intended for counterpart filing outside of US.
 
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California - Corporate Counsel II - Intellectual Property - Patent Litigation
Refer job# CFRH24145
 
Corporate Counsel II - Intellectual Property - Patent Litigation
The candidate will report to the Senior Counsel - Patent Litigation. Will assist with the global defense of company's patent portfolio. Assist with patent litigation in the US and foreign countries, provide support in global opposition, invalidate and revoke proceedings and handle a small docket of patent application preparation and prosecution. May occasionally be called upon to assist the department in managing work load by undertaking additional activities as needed to support the IP interests of the company. May also occasionally be engaged in activities designed to improve departmental processes and procedures as requested by the Senior Counsel - Patent Litigation and/or the VP Intellectual Property. Actively participate in litigation teams by assisting with overall litigation strategy, interviewing fact and expert witnesses, collaborating with outside counsel for the preparation of witnesses for deposition and attending same, collaborating with outside counsel in the selection and preparation of expert testimony. Assist in internal document collection and production. Assist in reviewing correspondence, arguments, memos, and briefs in support of litigation. Assist in providing instruction to local counsel in foreign litigation matters and coordination of consistent positions across various countries. Assist with the preparation of comprehensive patent portfolio summary documents and conducting patent portfolio reviews. Contribute to the development of strategy and arguments related to global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings. Assist in the evaluation of company's patent portfolio in advance of litigation and engage in the activities to maximize the strength of same. On occasion, conduct or assist in freedom-to-operate, validity and due diligence analysis and prepare opinions regarding same. Collaborate and assist other IP department professionals to secure patents for company inventions worldwide.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacy or other related life sciences degree. Should have J.D. degree and admission to at least one State Bar. USPTO registration is required. Must have 5-8 years of relevant experience which will include a broad range of activities including patent drafting and prosecution, due diligence, opinion work, and patent litigation. Should have 2+ years of experience in patent litigation and particularly those with experience in Hatch-Waxman litigation are preferred. Business trips within the US and occasionally abroad associated with litigation-related activities will be required.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
Virginia - Vice President - Global Tax Operations & Treasury
Refer job# JFZ224135
 
Vice President - Global Tax Operations and Treasury
The candidate will design, implement and direct the companies' tax strategy, including business operations and legal entity structuring, planning vehicles. Forecast annual effective tax rate and cash tax obligations. Review tax implications of new transactions, including contracts, business ventures, M&A tax due diligence, evaluation, planning and implementation. Manage Federal, State, Local and International income tax compliance. Oversee all federal and state income tax accounting with comprehensive understanding of FAS 109 and FIN 48. Provide recommendations to optimize tax structures consistent with business needs and developments. Analyze and review appropriate response to federal and regulatory taxing authorities. Prepare and review income tax disclosures for public filings. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley. Provide leadership, strategic direction and career advancement opportunities to large staff. Lead the department and is accountable for all aspects of the company's treasury and tax activities, including the development and implementation of treasury policies and procedures; management of the balance sheet, including investment assets, debt and capital structure; and management of all aspects of financial risk, including insurance, foreign exchange risk, and interest rate risk. Develop, implement and maintain cost-effective policies, procedures, resources, and strategies to timely and accurately discharge the corporate tax obligations with high integrity and with the business goal of identifying, reducing and managing 'controllable' tax costs through effective tax planning and structuring integrated with business objectives, continuous process improvements, and utilization of technology and tax relevant data. Lead a team of diverse professionals responsible for collaborative strategizing, driving, and supporting global tax objectives to ensure regulatory compliance and commercial competitiveness. Interact with administrative and business operations throughout the company and are responsive to all levels of management. Participates with tax executives through peer networks to elevate performance and professional standards across the broader tax community. Develop, collaborate, and leverage internal and external relationships to facilitate financial and commercial objectives. Assess and mitigate tax risk and determine action regarding uncertain global tax rules and application, and changing regulatory landscape. Encompass global tax administration, including compliance, tax related financial reporting, corporate tax policy, planning, advocacy and advising.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting and CPA. Master's in Tax or Tax Law is required. J.D. degree in Tax Law is preferred. Must have 15+ years of experience in public accounting and corporate tax accounting with specific responsibilities in international tax and treasury functions. Experience analyzing tax implications of mergers and acquisitions is required. Experience in complex Treasury functions is needed.
 
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Pennsylvania - Director, Investment Advisor Compliance
Refer job# 6MVT24097
 
Director, Investment Advisor Compliance
The candidate will be responsible for the oversight of the Funds' advisers' Rule 206(4)-7 compliance programs to ensure compliance with existing laws and regulations and to assist in responding to audits, examinations and similar regulatory inquiries related to the Funds and its advisers. Will report to the Vice President, CCO of the Funds and Advisers within the company's Enterprise Compliance organization. Responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the compliance programs of the Funds' advisers, including ongoing monitoring of compliance requirements, risk assessment analysis and corporate directives that impact the compliance programs. Provide compliance oversight with respect to mutual fund sub-advisers including both initial and ongoing due diligence. Develop thorough knowledge of sub-advisers' compliance framework and practices, assess and report on sub-advisers' compliance with applicable policies and procedures pertaining to management of the Hartford mutual funds. Exercise ongoing due diligence oversight of sub-advisers with respect to a broad range of compliance issues, including trading practices and commissions. Assist the Funds and Advisers CCO in preparing quarterly reporting to the Mutual Fund Board of Directors and an annual compliance report for the Advisers. Manage the compliance professional responsible for the monitoring of portfolio compliance for applicable portfolios using the Charles River compliance system and the administration of the mutual fund and advisers' code of ethics. Provide assistance in the execution of these duties as necessary. Assist in the preparation and review of various regulatory filings including Forms 13F, 13G and N-PX, and provide information and responses in connection with the mutual fund annual advisory contract 15(c) renewal. Responsible for the maintenance and filing of the Advisers' Forms ADV, both annually and in connection with material changes. Review and comment on shareholder reports (primarily MD&As), applicable portions of the prospectuses and SAIs, RFP, RFI and Questionnaire information, Fund holdings disclosure and other disclosures provided from time to time. Participate in and provide input at the Funds' Valuation Committee meetings, review valuation practices, and participate in due diligence reviews of valuation vendors. Provide other support for advisers' and funds' compliance programs, including supporting the Investment Adviser risk assessment process, incorporate, as appropriate, sample or forensic testing in assessments, implementing the Pay-to-Play requirements for HLIA and HIFSCO. Monitor changes to the federal securities laws that could require revisions to the policies and procedures, and to ensure that any required changes are communicated to the applicable business areas and are implemented accordingly.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree. Should preferably have an advanced degree or proven business acumen. J.D. degree, CPA or CFA strongly preferred. Must have 8+ years of compliance experience with expertise managing mutual fund and investment adviser compliance, preferably at a mutual fund company. Should have bBroad knowledge of US securities compliance, regulated business environments and key legal issues especially as they relate to trading, the investment process and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 as applicable to institutional money managers.
 
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New Jersey - Senior Manager US Controversy, UTPs and Planning
Refer job# KTDK24076
 
Senior Manager US Controversy, UTPs and Planning
The candidate will report directly to the Senior Director of Tax Planning and Strategy. Will assist with US Tax planning and managing the US federal tax controversy process as well as providing support for state and local tax controversy. Manage the US federal audit defense process. Provide support as needed for the state and local tax audit defense process. Provide oversight for the non-US audit process. Track and monitor status of tax controversies globally. Interface with Tax Legal on all controversy matters. Serve as the primary interface with taxing authorities. Review and submit audit information to taxing authorities or other external requests. Negotiate tax audits and communicate status/risk with recommendations for appeals and settlements. Review US audit assessments, analyze risk/benefit profile of audit positions, and recommend action to be taken. Identify uncertain tax positions (UTPs). Maintain documentation related to the assessment of UTPs. Monitor changes to uncertain tax positions due to domestic and foreign audit activity. Communicate UTPs to tax reporting team to ensure proper disclosure for reporting and compliance. Develop and monitor risk management plan. Monitor tax rulings and law changes for implications on audit defense. Participate in regular reviews of business unit operations to ascertain risks, implement risk mitigation plans, document business processes and find tax savings opportunities. Assist with the tax impact of new business initiatives including acquisitions, dispositions and joint ventures. Research and draft technical memos to support tax strategies and positions taken.

The candidate should have an undergraduate degree in accounting or equivalent. Should also have a Master's in taxation and/or J.D. degree. CPA is preferred. Must have 10+ years of related tax controversy, planning and research. Should have comprehensive understanding of federal and state and local income tax laws. Must have broad knowledge of international tax issues. Should have experience with tax planning initiatives. Must have experience in identifying, analyzing and communicating complicated tax issues in terms of impact on business operations. Should have familiarity with income tax accounting reporting and standards (FAS 109, IAS 212, FAS 123R, etc.). Must have strong foundation in accounting for uncertain tax positions (FIN48). Proven management experience is needed. Comprehensive knowledge US tax laws is a must.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
California - State and Local Tax Manager - FTB
Refer job# H31Z24065
 
State and Local Tax Manager - FTB
The candidate will develop and deliver quality tax planning approaches with timely and responsive services and work products that meet and/or exceed client expectations. Will perform state and local tax compliance reviews, assist clients with state and local tax controversies, and research and draft technical memoranda regarding income and franchise tax issues. Supervise the work of client service team members and participate in and contributing to attaining team goals.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree. A Master's in Taxation or a J.D. with LL.M. degree in Tax is a plus. CPA is preferred. Must have 4+ years of experience performing tax research and providing technical advice on state and local tax issue. Franchise Tax Board experience highly valued. Experience training and supervising Staff and Seniors is required. Experience in public accounting and/or a state and local government revenue department a plus. Experience with property, employment, sales/use, gross receipts and other miscellaneous state and local taxes also a plus.
 
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California - State and Local Tax Manager - FTB
Refer job# X8PD24066
 
State and Local Tax Manager - FTB
The candidate will develop and deliver quality tax planning approaches with timely and responsive services and work products that meet and/or exceed client expectations. Will perform state and local tax compliance reviews, assist clients with state and local tax controversies, and research and draft technical memoranda regarding income and franchise tax issues. Supervise the work of client service team members and participate in and contributing to attaining team goals.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree. A Master's in Taxation or a J.D. with LL.M. degree in Tax is a plus. CPA is preferred. Must have 4+ years of experience performing tax research and providing technical advice on state and local tax issue. Franchise Tax Board experience highly valued. Experience training and supervising Staff and Seniors is required. Experience in public accounting and/or a state and local government revenue department a plus. Experience with property, employment, sales/use, gross receipts and other miscellaneous state and local taxes also a plus.
 
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New York - Intellectual Property Lawyer
Refer job# F9JT24048
 
Intellectual Property Lawyer
The candidate will be responsible for writing original US utility patent applications and leading and mentoring a team of early career professionals in an innovative and collaborative patent application drafting center of excellence focused on a broad range of technologies representing the entire development environment. Will be responsible for evaluating invention disclosures and, patentability search results, and drafting of patent applications. Will also mentor others on the patent application drafting process and communicate throughout company to optimize patent application preparation to meet the objectives of company's intellectual property practices.

The candidate should have a J.D. degree with admission to at least one State Bar. Registration with the USPTO is required. Must have 2+ years of experience in drafting original US utility patent applications. Should preferably have 5+ years of experience in drafting original US utility patent applications. Must be familiar with patent laws, patent application preparation rules and practice before the US Patent Office, as well as, best practices for preparing applications also intended for counterpart filing outside of US.
 
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Washington - Head of Corporate Compliance
Refer job# R5PF24034
 
Head of Corporate Compliance
The candidate will ensure compliance on the part of the organization, its employees, executives and Board of Directors, with respect to all material regulatory, contractual and internal policy matters. Will be responsible for ensuring that company establishes and maintains an effective ethics and compliance framework and program that is aligned with best practices and global statutory requirements, thus enabling executives and board directors to meet their fiduciary responsibilities and the company's attainment of business goals. Report to the Corporate Vice President of Risk Management. Develop, implement and maintain a global ethics and compliance program, the framework of which satisfies Federal Sentencing Guidelines, other global regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Work as part of a team of senior Risk leaders in the development of the company's overall integrated risk framework within which the compliance framework shall reside. Work in collaboration with business leaders to identify core areas of compliance requirements, assess current vs. desired state, develop and execute a risk-based, multi-year road map for program implementation. Research and stay abreast of industry best practices, implementing continuous improvement to the compliance framework and programs in achieving greater efficiency and effectiveness. Lead the enterprise-wide compliance initiatives of the company by establishing a network of cross-functional business process owners who will serve as compliance owners for their specific areas of compliance responsibility (both regulatory and contractual). Establish the policies, guidelines, systems and procedures by which compliance owners will fulfill their compliance responsibilities, such that consistency is achieved throughout the organization and enterprise-wide reporting may be provided to executive management and the Board. Provide Executive Committee and Board of Directors regular and ad-hoc reporting of program metrics and other trends in compliance program efforts. Provide information that serves to educate executives and board directors with respect to their fiduciary responsibilities and changes thereto. Provide compliance and risk guidance to senior management to include consultation with business leaders to identify and incorporate compliance risks and requirements in support of the company's growth initiatives, new product lines and expanding geographical footprint. Serve as corporate SME with respect to corporate compliance requirements. Oversee specific subject matter compliance areas within the Compliance department (privacy). Provide leadership of the company's Corporate Policy program to include the framework by which enterprise-wide policies are developed, vetted, approved, communicated, maintained and monitored for compliance. Serve as the company's ethics officer, overseeing the code of conduct and whistleblower hot line programs to include policy development, communication and training, conduct of investigations and external reporting. Build a team of compliance professionals to deliver compliance services to the organization, including compliance/risk assessments, data collection and reporting, monitoring and advising of changes in the regulatory environment and contract compliance support.

The candidate should have a J.D. degree. BA/BS degree in business, public administration or related field preferred. Must have 15+ years of experience in corporate legal/compliance function including 4 years with a broad, generalist corporate counsel background, 8 years developing and implementing organizational ethics and compliance programs, 3 years serving as senior compliance leader for an international publically traded company needed. Professional Certifications in relevant subject matters preferred. Demonstrated successful experience in influencing and driving enterprise-wide, cross-functional required. Experience with criminal and civil law procedures, investigative methodology, and case management required. Expert knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirements (Federal Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory requirements) as related to publicly traded company compliance program efforts needed.
 
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California - Legal Counsel IV - FDA / Medical Device
Refer job# LGR324040
 
Legal Counsel IV - FDA / Medical Device
The candidate will manage legal business matters pertaining to the organization. Will provide a variety of general corporate and commercial legal services to a number of in-house clients. Act as advisor on legal issues involving the organization's government and regulatory compliance. Review legal data and advises organization on appropriate legal action to be taken. Coordinate legal matters handled by outside counsel.

The candidate should have a J.D. degree from ABA accredited law school and Bar membership in one state in the United States. Must have 5-8 years of experience, preferably with 2-3 years of in-house experience. Experience of advising on and working knowledge of healthcare and medical device laws and regulations, including FDA, Anti-Kickback/Anti-Fraud compliance, STARK laws, HIPAA, advertising and promotional labeling, clinical trials (both investigator initiated and vendor initiated) and other similar laws and regulations applicable to therapeutic medical devices needed. General understanding of principles relating to medical device regulations of other countries would be an asset. General understanding of laws and regulations relating to patient/data privacy, anti-corruption, and anti-competition needed. Strong commercial transactions experience essential. Prior experience in a medical device company would be a big plus. Capability in other languages is also a big plus. Experience in general corporate matters, including corporate organization, securities compliance, drafting transactional documents, license agreements, employment law, immigration law, regulatory matters, risk management asset-backed financing, and contract management. Experience in trade secrets, advertising law, registration and other resolutions specific to the computer and technology industry as well as SEC reporting.
 
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