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Litigation Attorney

Chicago IL Litigation Attorney The candidate will defend FINRA securities arbitrations from initial assessment through evidentiary hearing, including. Will review pleadings and written responses. Manage discovery and pre-trial motions. Draft internal settlement evaluation memoranda. Prepare for trial, including preparation of witnesses and exhibits. Conduct's defense at the evidentiary hearing. Should have a JD degree and are admitted to practice in at least one US jurisdiction. Must be practicing law for at least 3+ years, with at least some of that time in a litigation role. Legal 3 - 0 Full-time 2021-01-21

Lead Counsel, Privacy

Chicago IL Lead Counsel, Privacy The candidate will work on company's legal privacy team and advise the company on a range of privacy, data protection and security-related legal and compliance initiatives for its subsidiaries. Will work closely with product, engineering, policy, operations, and business teams, as well as other legal department subgroups, and will require application of a complex, evolving legal framework to new and innovative products and services. Advise privacy engineers and teams across the company on new privacy technologies. Product counsel teams building privacy products, such as access tools and privacy settings. Serve as subject matter expert to support business and other legal teams regarding global privacy laws and other obligations, including CCPA and GDPR. Drive high-profile and high-impact projects involving privacy analysis and compliance with stakeholders across company's business, policy, legal, communications, security, and other departments. Develop regulatory strategy with global privacy regulators in connection with new product features and initiatives and maintain company's ongoing privacy-by-design processes. Maintain subject matter expertise in areas of privacy and data protection laws (including US state and federal consumer protection and privacy laws, GDPR and other global privacy laws) and advise on the impact of the same on company's business. Work closely with product counsel and product teams to guide privacy-forward product development and evaluate the impact of privacy laws, regulatory guidance and enforcement actions. Support members of the legal, business, and policy teams on privacy-related legal matters, including areas related to partnerships, acquisitions, integrations, and other business development opportunities. Should have a J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one US State Bar. Must have 5+ years of legal experience, including at a law firm and/or in-house experience (privacy, compliance, litigation, regulatory, or product counseling will be considered). Business judgment and client counseling experience is required. Experience with global privacy laws, regulations, and industry guidelines, especially including those relevant for social media, ad tech and Internet companies is preferred. Experience with understanding innovative technology and enthusiastic about technology is desired. Legal 5 - 0 Full-time 2021-01-21

Lead Counsel, Privacy Incidents

Chicago IL Lead Counsel, Privacy Incidents Responsibilities: Maintain subject matter expertise in areas of privacy and data protection laws (including state and federal consumer protection and privacy laws, GDPR and other global privacy laws) and advise on the impact of the same on Company's business. Advise and assist engineering, privacy, and security teams in the conduct of investigations into suspected privacy incidents, including applicability of privacy/data breach laws and requirements to notify users and regulators. Advise the development and management of Company's (and its affiliates') terms and data policies across the full range of Company's different products and advise investigations into potential breaches of such policies. Advise business team clients, such as HR, communications, and research teams, on privacy requirements. Support members of the legal, business, and policy teams on privacy-related legal matters, including areas related to partnerships, acquisitions, integrations, and other business development opportunities. Drive high-profile and high-impact projects involving privacy analysis and compliance with stakeholders across Company's business, policy, legal, communications, security, and other departments. Assist in the development and conduct of general and role-specific privacy trainings across Company. Manage internal privacy compliance programs and processes to ensure we meet our obligations.

Qualifications: J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one US state bar. 5+ years of legal experience, including at a law firm and/or prior in-house experience (privacy, compliance, litigation, regulatory, or product counseling will be considered). Business judgment and client counseling experience. Experience advancing projects in a multi-stakeholder environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience conducting internal and regulatory investigations, especially data security investigations. Experience with global privacy laws, regulations, and industry guidelines ((e.g., US, GDPR, LGPD, etc.). Experience working with social media, ad tech and Internet companies. Legal 5 - 0 Full-time 2021-01-21

Senior Counsel Or Corporate Counsel

Peoria IL Senior Counsel or Corporate Counsel Responsibilities: Review, negotiate, and provide advice on routine contracts and agreements such as vendor contracts, real estate leases, non-disclosure agreements, and software agreements. Provide advice on routine employment matters. Coordinate with outside counsel on routine trademarks and copyright legal issues. Coordinate with underwriting and claim staff to respond to complaints received through state departments of insurance. Research, analyze, and communicate insurance regulatory and statutory requirements and changes thereto. Coordinate with other departments to provide regulatory advice for internal audits; and audits, data calls, and surveys from state departments of insurance. Conduct legal research on miscellaneous business issues. Provide oversight of collections matters, retain outside collections counsel and coordinate collections litigation.

Education & Experience: Requires a J.D. and 8+ years of relevant experience for a Senior Counsel role. Will also consider candidates with less experience for a Corporate Counsel role. Ability to use software to summarize and analyze large amounts of data. Ability to interpret, apply, and explain federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and proceedings. Ability to analyze complex compliance issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend creative solutions. Legal 8 - 0 Full-time 2021-01-21

Corporate Counsel

Barrington IL Corporate Counsel Duties: Establish effective collaborative working relationships with the Business Unit and Site Leadership Teams, Business Management, Sales, Operations, Quality and other functions, to provide timely advice on commercial/business/compliance legal matters as they arise. Collaborate with the PSG Commercial Legal Team, the Group Contracting Team and Lead Counsel as needed. Provide ongoing advice and support principally related to biopharmaceutical manufacturing contracts, commercial, supplier and sourcing contracts, proposals, SOWs, etc. including the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts. Provide legal advice and guidance on a range of legal, regulatory and compliance matters, including, pharmaceutical manufacturing (FDA and other agencies, cGMP, etc.), products liability, trade compliance, products liability, anti-bribery, and data privacy. Provide advice as required to supply chain/sourcing, esp. regarding liability gaps and chains, from vendor to client. Ensure that VVS conducts its business in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and Thermo Fisher policies and guidelines. Provide advice regarding customer and other commercial/business complaints and disputes (client- and vendor facing). Monitor and administer contract review as well as other approval processes, policies, and contract playbooks. Assist and support the Division Lead Counsel on strategic projects of the Division/BU, as assigned.

Qualifications: JD Degree (or equivalent law degree). Minimal requirements include at 6 years experience as a licensed attorney, including substantive experience drafting, reviewing, revising and negotiating commercial contracts, strategic alliances and other business transactions, preferably in the life science sector. In-house experience preferred. Where applicable, familiarity with non-U.S. laws and regulations for contracts performed outside the U.S. Applicable legal licensure and bar membership. Proven negotiation abilities and business acumen Familiarity with laws and regulations applicable to CMO operations (including GMP) Customer centric and solutions-oriented approach in supporting both external and internal clients while protecting the best interest of the company Experience managing contracts and legal professionals Experience developing, driving and implementing legal solutions Demonstrated ability to deliver strong results with limited resources, under tight deadlines and with a high degree of accuracy Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information Team player capable of leading and participating within cross-functional project teams to meet key milestones under tight timelines and stressful conditions Strong understanding of commercial and financial implications of business transactions and strategy development processes Self-motivated and require minimal direction to meet goals and objectives Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication and presentation styles. Strong work ethic with ability to work independently. Demonstrated commitment to our fundamental principles of Integrity, Respect and Excellence. Ability to manage time and competing priorities including handling several assignments concurrently. Demonstrated proficiency with the latest MS Office products, including Teams, OneDrive, Outlook, Word, Excel, and related electronic tools for editing, documenting, tracking and communicating (including remote working). Legal 6 - 0 Full-time 2021-01-21

Senior Privacy Counsel

Chicago IL Senior Privacy Counsel The candidate will provide proactive advice to senior business leaders across the business about the impact of new privacy laws and regulations on our business. Lead enterprise-wide key strategic initiatives relating to privacy compliance. Implement changes in response to new privacy legislation. Report to senior business leaders on the status of privacy initiatives. Monitor global regulatory developments related to privacy. Assess the potential impact of pending privacy legislation. Participate in refining and implementing the strategic plan for the advancement of the privacy program. Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to refine the process of integrating privacy risk assessments into product development, vendor management, technology change management and mergers and acquisitions.

The candidate must have J.D. and 10+ years of relevant experience as an attorney. Recognized expertise in privacy and data protection laws such as GDPR and CCPA required. Keen understanding of the changing landscape of global privacy laws, regulations and guidance. Experience working with privacy issues in financial services or other highly regulated industry preferred. Demonstrable understanding of how privacy laws impact, and are impacted by, technology. Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills. Strong public speaking and/or presentation skills. Ability to foster relationships and become a trusted business partner. Ability to gain support and consensus with multiple stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed corporate environment. High level of ethics and integrity in professional matters, sensitivity for confidentiality. Experience leading high visibility projects. Detail-oriented with proven organizational skills and analytical ability; Ability to prioritize, problem solve, and work well under time pressure. International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) CIPP or similar certifications are preferred. Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite; PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Word, and Excel. Legal 10 - 0 Full-time 2021-01-21

Compliance Counsel

Chicago IL Compliance Counsel Responsibilities: Work directly with company leadership to evaluate compliance requirements and craft compliance programs. Monitor and audit each department's compliance with internal and third-party requirements. Work with senior legal leadership to manage external communication as it relates to compliance. Lead inquiries and audits by contract or regulation, including escalated consumer complaints, risk assessments, and security audits. Conduct compliance training programs for both corporate and call-center employees. Evaluate new products and programs for potential compliance issues and oversee remediation when issues arise. Partner with Consumer Marketing Team to manage and approve marketing content. Coordinate responses to compliance concerns or improvement opportunities among several departments and implement solutions to improve customer satisfaction and retention. Perform due diligence assessments of potential and current partners including on-site audits when possible.

Qualifications: JD Degree is required with 2-5 years working in the fields of compliance, public policy, health insurance, or health care administration. Prior in house experience considered a strong plus. Understanding of regulatory frameworks of Medicare, HIPAA, and ACA. Must be an excellent communicator who can work with external partners and department leadership and articulate compliance-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff. Must be able to evaluate contractual and regulatory requirements, understand their impact on the business, and design creative compliance solutions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including MS excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), is required. Experience dealing with prioritization of projects are required. Legal 2 - 5 Full-time 2021-01-20

Corporate Attorney

Deerfield IL Corporate Attorney The candidate will draft, review and negotiate contracts with customers, suppliers, consultants and other vendors. Develop and provide formal client training in substantive areas of contract law, the contract negotiation process, and Company's contract approval policy. Maintain and update Company's template agreements to address legal and business changes. Under general supervision, carry out broad and complex assignments involving coordination with multiple functional areas within the company. Research and analyze various legal issues and render opinions on optimal courses of action. Provide general legal support and guidance to Sales team Understand and demonstrate Company's Core Values & Guiding Actions. Perform other duties as assigned. should have significant experience drafting and negotiating contracts. Note that strong transactional background (M&A or real estate) could suffice. Must have significant experience in leading transactions and/or cross-functional projects J.D. from an accredited law school is needed. Should be admitted to Illinois bar. 4 years prior legal experience is required. Legal 4 - 0 Full-time 2021-01-20

Litigation Counsel

Chicago IL Litigation Counsel The candidate will assist the Chief Litigation Officer manage company's domestic, civil litigation docket, external and internal investigation, external inspections and examinations, and perform litigation management duties. Assist with pre-litigation dispute resolution. Devise and communicate litigation risks to internal stakeholders. Involve and seek assistance of outside counsel as necessary. Support Litigation Docket and Work with Outside Counsel. Facilitate discovery by substantively reviewing and coordinating internal discussions and collection of information and documents so that all cases move smoothly through the litigation process. Ensure confidentiality provisions and data security measures are in place to protect data. Review and provide substantive feedback on filings, briefs and other documents drafted and received in litigation. Engage and contribute to overall case strategy. Lead receiving, investigating and responding to third-party subpoenas from inception to finish. Ensure confidentiality provisions and data security measures are in place to protect data. Involve and seek assistance of outside counsel as necessary. Assist internal stakeholders developing responses to investigations, inspections and examinations conducted by regulators. Assist with disclosures to regulators and any follow up or remediation topics relating to regulatory disclosures. Assist with any corporate, internal Investigations conducted by internal or outside counsel. Develop familiarity and fluency with the Cboe Legal Division Internal Investigations Manual. Maintain internal calendars/deadlines. Serve as Legal contact to analyze data retention/destruction requests that involve litigation topics. Serve as main point of contact with outside vendors that archive and store company records, including emails, electronically stored information and hard copy files/documents. Participate and provide input regarding budgetary process. Update litigation reports for Boards of Directors, Board Committees, external auditors and senior management. J.D./Illinois law license required. Should have 2-4 years of prior litigation or investigation experience. Large law firm, government or SRO experience preferred. General commercial/business litigation experience preferred. Familiarity with securities, futures and/or derivatives laws and regulations a plus. Must have strong writing skills, including the ability to write in a clear and concise manner. Legal 2 - 4 Full-time 2021-01-20

Privacy Counsel

Chicago IL Privacy Counsel The candidate will support privacy issues in artificial and virtual reality. The role is product-focused and will involve close coordination with Central Privacy, product legal, and other cross-functional partners to advise on a broad range of privacy and data protection issues globally to support company's Reality Labs' suite of devices, apps, and R&D efforts. Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in areas of data use and privacy laws globally and advise on the impact of the same on company's business. Assist product lawyers in evaluating the impact of privacy laws, regulatory guidance and enforcement actions, and other related guidelines on product features, development, and R&D. Support members of the legal, business, and policy teams on privacy and security-related legal matters, including areas related to legislation, partnerships, acquisitions, integrations, and other business development opportunities. Drive high-profile and high-impact projects involving privacy analysis and compliance with stakeholders across company's business, policy, legal, communications, security, and other departments. Develop regulatory strategy with relevant privacy regulators in connection with new product features and initiatives and maintain company's ongoing privacy-by-design processes. Help to develop and conduct role-specific privacy trainings.

The candidate should have a J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one US State Bar. Must have 3+ years of legal experience, including at a law firm and/or in-house experience. Should have experience advising on privacy legal risks and mitigations, with working knowledge of relevant privacy laws including CCPA and/or GLBA. Business judgment and client counseling experience is needed. In-house experience with applicable litigation, regulatory, or product counseling, particularly at a technology company and/or financial institution is preferred. Experience with global privacy laws, regulations, and industry guidelines, especially including those relevant for social media and Internet companies is desired. Experience advancing projects in a multi-stakeholder environment is an asset. Legal 3 - 0 Full-time 2021-01-20
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Litigation Attorney
Refer job# TDLJ154683
 
Litigation Attorney The candidate will defend FINRA securities arbitrations from initial assessment through evidentiary hearing, including. Will review pleadings and written responses. Manage discovery and pre-trial motions. Draft internal settlement evaluation memoranda. Prepare for trial, including preparation of witnesses and exhibits. Conduct's defense at the evidentiary hearing. Should have a JD degree and are admitted to practice in at least one US jurisdiction. Must be practicing law for at least 3+ years, with at least some of that time in a litigation role.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
Lead Counsel, Privacy
Refer job# MJJX154687
 
Lead Counsel, Privacy The candidate will work on company's legal privacy team and advise the company on a range of privacy, data protection and security-related legal and compliance initiatives for its subsidiaries. Will work closely with product, engineering, policy, operations, and business teams, as well as other legal department subgroups, and will require application of a complex, evolving legal framework to new and innovative products and services. Advise privacy engineers and teams across the company on new privacy technologies. Product counsel teams building privacy products, such as access tools and privacy settings. Serve as subject matter expert to support business and other legal teams regarding global privacy laws and other obligations, including CCPA and GDPR. Drive high-profile and high-impact projects involving privacy analysis and compliance with stakeholders across company's business, policy, legal, communications, security, and other departments. Develop regulatory strategy with global privacy regulators in connection with new product features and initiatives and maintain company's ongoing privacy-by-design processes. Maintain subject matter expertise in areas of privacy and data protection laws (including US state and federal consumer protection and privacy laws, GDPR and other global privacy laws) and advise on the impact of the same on company's business. Work closely with product counsel and product teams to guide privacy-forward product development and evaluate the impact of privacy laws, regulatory guidance and enforcement actions. Support members of the legal, business, and policy teams on privacy-related legal matters, including areas related to partnerships, acquisitions, integrations, and other business development opportunities. Should have a J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one US State Bar. Must have 5+ years of legal experience, including at a law firm and/or in-house experience (privacy, compliance, litigation, regulatory, or product counseling will be considered). Business judgment and client counseling experience is required. Experience with global privacy laws, regulations, and industry guidelines, especially including those relevant for social media, ad tech and Internet companies is preferred. Experience with understanding innovative technology and enthusiastic about technology is desired.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
Lead Counsel, Privacy Incidents
Refer job# OZXC154704
 
Lead Counsel, Privacy Incidents Responsibilities: Maintain subject matter expertise in areas of privacy and data protection laws (including state and federal consumer protection and privacy laws, GDPR and other global privacy laws) and advise on the impact of the same on Company's business. Advise and assist engineering, privacy, and security teams in the conduct of investigations into suspected privacy incidents, including applicability of privacy/data breach laws and requirements to notify users and regulators. Advise the development and management of Company's (and its affiliates') terms and data policies across the full range of Company's different products and advise investigations into potential breaches of such policies. Advise business team clients, such as HR, communications, and research teams, on privacy requirements. Support members of the legal, business, and policy teams on privacy-related legal matters, including areas related to partnerships, acquisitions, integrations, and other business development opportunities. Drive high-profile and high-impact projects involving privacy analysis and compliance with stakeholders across Company's business, policy, legal, communications, security, and other departments. Assist in the development and conduct of general and role-specific privacy trainings across Company. Manage internal privacy compliance programs and processes to ensure we meet our obligations.

Qualifications: J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one US state bar. 5+ years of legal experience, including at a law firm and/or prior in-house experience (privacy, compliance, litigation, regulatory, or product counseling will be considered). Business judgment and client counseling experience. Experience advancing projects in a multi-stakeholder environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience conducting internal and regulatory investigations, especially data security investigations. Experience with global privacy laws, regulations, and industry guidelines ((e.g., US, GDPR, LGPD, etc.). Experience working with social media, ad tech and Internet companies.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
 
Senior Counsel Or Corporate Counsel
Refer job# VGIR154718
 
Senior Counsel or Corporate Counsel Responsibilities: Review, negotiate, and provide advice on routine contracts and agreements such as vendor contracts, real estate leases, non-disclosure agreements, and software agreements. Provide advice on routine employment matters. Coordinate with outside counsel on routine trademarks and copyright legal issues. Coordinate with underwriting and claim staff to respond to complaints received through state departments of insurance. Research, analyze, and communicate insurance regulatory and statutory requirements and changes thereto. Coordinate with other departments to provide regulatory advice for internal audits; and audits, data calls, and surveys from state departments of insurance. Conduct legal research on miscellaneous business issues. Provide oversight of collections matters, retain outside collections counsel and coordinate collections litigation.

Education & Experience: Requires a J.D. and 8+ years of relevant experience for a Senior Counsel role. Will also consider candidates with less experience for a Corporate Counsel role. Ability to use software to summarize and analyze large amounts of data. Ability to interpret, apply, and explain federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and proceedings. Ability to analyze complex compliance issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend creative solutions.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
Corporate Counsel
Refer job# PDPU154730
 
Corporate Counsel Duties: Establish effective collaborative working relationships with the Business Unit and Site Leadership Teams, Business Management, Sales, Operations, Quality and other functions, to provide timely advice on commercial/business/compliance legal matters as they arise. Collaborate with the PSG Commercial Legal Team, the Group Contracting Team and Lead Counsel as needed. Provide ongoing advice and support principally related to biopharmaceutical manufacturing contracts, commercial, supplier and sourcing contracts, proposals, SOWs, etc. including the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts. Provide legal advice and guidance on a range of legal, regulatory and compliance matters, including, pharmaceutical manufacturing (FDA and other agencies, cGMP, etc.), products liability, trade compliance, products liability, anti-bribery, and data privacy. Provide advice as required to supply chain/sourcing, esp. regarding liability gaps and chains, from vendor to client. Ensure that VVS conducts its business in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and Thermo Fisher policies and guidelines. Provide advice regarding customer and other commercial/business complaints and disputes (client- and vendor facing). Monitor and administer contract review as well as other approval processes, policies, and contract playbooks. Assist and support the Division Lead Counsel on strategic projects of the Division/BU, as assigned.

Qualifications: JD Degree (or equivalent law degree). Minimal requirements include at 6 years experience as a licensed attorney, including substantive experience drafting, reviewing, revising and negotiating commercial contracts, strategic alliances and other business transactions, preferably in the life science sector. In-house experience preferred. Where applicable, familiarity with non-U.S. laws and regulations for contracts performed outside the U.S. Applicable legal licensure and bar membership. Proven negotiation abilities and business acumen Familiarity with laws and regulations applicable to CMO operations (including GMP) Customer centric and solutions-oriented approach in supporting both external and internal clients while protecting the best interest of the company Experience managing contracts and legal professionals Experience developing, driving and implementing legal solutions Demonstrated ability to deliver strong results with limited resources, under tight deadlines and with a high degree of accuracy Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information Team player capable of leading and participating within cross-functional project teams to meet key milestones under tight timelines and stressful conditions Strong understanding of commercial and financial implications of business transactions and strategy development processes Self-motivated and require minimal direction to meet goals and objectives Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication and presentation styles. Strong work ethic with ability to work independently. Demonstrated commitment to our fundamental principles of Integrity, Respect and Excellence. Ability to manage time and competing priorities including handling several assignments concurrently. Demonstrated proficiency with the latest MS Office products, including Teams, OneDrive, Outlook, Word, Excel, and related electronic tools for editing, documenting, tracking and communicating (including remote working).
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
Senior Privacy Counsel
Refer job# QCUF154737
 
Senior Privacy Counsel The candidate will provide proactive advice to senior business leaders across the business about the impact of new privacy laws and regulations on our business. Lead enterprise-wide key strategic initiatives relating to privacy compliance. Implement changes in response to new privacy legislation. Report to senior business leaders on the status of privacy initiatives. Monitor global regulatory developments related to privacy. Assess the potential impact of pending privacy legislation. Participate in refining and implementing the strategic plan for the advancement of the privacy program. Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to refine the process of integrating privacy risk assessments into product development, vendor management, technology change management and mergers and acquisitions.

The candidate must have J.D. and 10+ years of relevant experience as an attorney. Recognized expertise in privacy and data protection laws such as GDPR and CCPA required. Keen understanding of the changing landscape of global privacy laws, regulations and guidance. Experience working with privacy issues in financial services or other highly regulated industry preferred. Demonstrable understanding of how privacy laws impact, and are impacted by, technology. Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills. Strong public speaking and/or presentation skills. Ability to foster relationships and become a trusted business partner. Ability to gain support and consensus with multiple stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed corporate environment. High level of ethics and integrity in professional matters, sensitivity for confidentiality. Experience leading high visibility projects. Detail-oriented with proven organizational skills and analytical ability; Ability to prioritize, problem solve, and work well under time pressure. International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) CIPP or similar certifications are preferred. Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite; PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Word, and Excel.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
 
Compliance Counsel
Refer job# KKZN154638
 
Compliance Counsel Responsibilities: Work directly with company leadership to evaluate compliance requirements and craft compliance programs. Monitor and audit each department's compliance with internal and third-party requirements. Work with senior legal leadership to manage external communication as it relates to compliance. Lead inquiries and audits by contract or regulation, including escalated consumer complaints, risk assessments, and security audits. Conduct compliance training programs for both corporate and call-center employees. Evaluate new products and programs for potential compliance issues and oversee remediation when issues arise. Partner with Consumer Marketing Team to manage and approve marketing content. Coordinate responses to compliance concerns or improvement opportunities among several departments and implement solutions to improve customer satisfaction and retention. Perform due diligence assessments of potential and current partners including on-site audits when possible.

Qualifications: JD Degree is required with 2-5 years working in the fields of compliance, public policy, health insurance, or health care administration. Prior in house experience considered a strong plus. Understanding of regulatory frameworks of Medicare, HIPAA, and ACA. Must be an excellent communicator who can work with external partners and department leadership and articulate compliance-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff. Must be able to evaluate contractual and regulatory requirements, understand their impact on the business, and design creative compliance solutions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including MS excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), is required. Experience dealing with prioritization of projects are required.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
Corporate Attorney
Refer job# UDPV154644
 
Corporate Attorney The candidate will draft, review and negotiate contracts with customers, suppliers, consultants and other vendors. Develop and provide formal client training in substantive areas of contract law, the contract negotiation process, and Company's contract approval policy. Maintain and update Company's template agreements to address legal and business changes. Under general supervision, carry out broad and complex assignments involving coordination with multiple functional areas within the company. Research and analyze various legal issues and render opinions on optimal courses of action. Provide general legal support and guidance to Sales team Understand and demonstrate Company's Core Values & Guiding Actions. Perform other duties as assigned. should have significant experience drafting and negotiating contracts. Note that strong transactional background (M&A or real estate) could suffice. Must have significant experience in leading transactions and/or cross-functional projects J.D. from an accredited law school is needed. Should be admitted to Illinois bar. 4 years prior legal experience is required.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
Litigation Counsel
Refer job# UJNW154656
 
Litigation Counsel The candidate will assist the Chief Litigation Officer manage company's domestic, civil litigation docket, external and internal investigation, external inspections and examinations, and perform litigation management duties. Assist with pre-litigation dispute resolution. Devise and communicate litigation risks to internal stakeholders. Involve and seek assistance of outside counsel as necessary. Support Litigation Docket and Work with Outside Counsel. Facilitate discovery by substantively reviewing and coordinating internal discussions and collection of information and documents so that all cases move smoothly through the litigation process. Ensure confidentiality provisions and data security measures are in place to protect data. Review and provide substantive feedback on filings, briefs and other documents drafted and received in litigation. Engage and contribute to overall case strategy. Lead receiving, investigating and responding to third-party subpoenas from inception to finish. Ensure confidentiality provisions and data security measures are in place to protect data. Involve and seek assistance of outside counsel as necessary. Assist internal stakeholders developing responses to investigations, inspections and examinations conducted by regulators. Assist with disclosures to regulators and any follow up or remediation topics relating to regulatory disclosures. Assist with any corporate, internal Investigations conducted by internal or outside counsel. Develop familiarity and fluency with the Cboe Legal Division Internal Investigations Manual. Maintain internal calendars/deadlines. Serve as Legal contact to analyze data retention/destruction requests that involve litigation topics. Serve as main point of contact with outside vendors that archive and store company records, including emails, electronically stored information and hard copy files/documents. Participate and provide input regarding budgetary process. Update litigation reports for Boards of Directors, Board Committees, external auditors and senior management. J.D./Illinois law license required. Should have 2-4 years of prior litigation or investigation experience. Large law firm, government or SRO experience preferred. General commercial/business litigation experience preferred. Familiarity with securities, futures and/or derivatives laws and regulations a plus. Must have strong writing skills, including the ability to write in a clear and concise manner.
 
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Privacy Counsel
Refer job# DVLG154660
 
Privacy Counsel The candidate will support privacy issues in artificial and virtual reality. The role is product-focused and will involve close coordination with Central Privacy, product legal, and other cross-functional partners to advise on a broad range of privacy and data protection issues globally to support company's Reality Labs' suite of devices, apps, and R&D efforts. Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in areas of data use and privacy laws globally and advise on the impact of the same on company's business. Assist product lawyers in evaluating the impact of privacy laws, regulatory guidance and enforcement actions, and other related guidelines on product features, development, and R&D. Support members of the legal, business, and policy teams on privacy and security-related legal matters, including areas related to legislation, partnerships, acquisitions, integrations, and other business development opportunities. Drive high-profile and high-impact projects involving privacy analysis and compliance with stakeholders across company's business, policy, legal, communications, security, and other departments. Develop regulatory strategy with relevant privacy regulators in connection with new product features and initiatives and maintain company's ongoing privacy-by-design processes. Help to develop and conduct role-specific privacy trainings.

The candidate should have a J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one US State Bar. Must have 3+ years of legal experience, including at a law firm and/or in-house experience. Should have experience advising on privacy legal risks and mitigations, with working knowledge of relevant privacy laws including CCPA and/or GLBA. Business judgment and client counseling experience is needed. In-house experience with applicable litigation, regulatory, or product counseling, particularly at a technology company and/or financial institution is preferred. Experience with global privacy laws, regulations, and industry guidelines, especially including those relevant for social media and Internet companies is desired. Experience advancing projects in a multi-stakeholder environment is an asset.
 
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