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Block builds simple, powerful tools that make progress towards an economy that’s truly open to all.
Role Description As Product Counsel, you'll have a broad range of responsibilities providing legal guidance on product and feature development. You will report to Cash App’s Head of Product Counsel (Commerce and Credit) and partner with our product teams to develop new offerings while managing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance. As we expand our offerings, your ideas and contributions will make an immediate impact. You are highly motivated, organized, and creative. You are curious, with a desire to understand underlying causes and motivations. You’ve got experience with lending products, either as in-house counsel or through your work at a firm. You are able to research and master complex legal topics and communicate them to non-lawyers in brief, clear language. You can markup a complex commercial contract, draft terms of service, manage a conversation with a bank partner, and draft a memo on the legal aspects of a new product feature. You are good-humored, patient, respectful to your co-workers, and bring a positive attitude to our team. You are capable of an expert understanding of a legal issue but can separate the practical from the academic and provide clear, accurate, and actionable advice to the business team. You Will: - Provide guidance to product and engineering teams on issues related to products and features throughout the entire product development lifecycle - Develop trusted relationships with business partners and stay informed on key product developments - Draft and negotiate commercial agreements affecting your products and services - Draft terms of use, product policies, and product disclosures - Work closely with other support teams (tax, compliance, accounting, outside counsel) to provide seamless support to business partners - Actively cultivate creative ideas and insights into how legal frameworks can support new product developments and customer experiences Qualifications - 8+ years of combined, relevant experience in law firms, governmental agencies, or in-house legal departments - Experience advising on consumer lending products, including consumer lending protection laws (Regulation Z), bank partnerships, and state licensing regulations - Familiarity with launching products and advising on the legal and regulatory aspects of product development in the technology space - Excellent commercial negotiation and drafting skills - Fluency translating legal advice into actionable guidance for creative products and collaborators - Work in an evolving and growing environment that is prone to changes - Sound, practical business judgment, and creativity solving problems - A Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in at least one state bar Benefits - Remote work - Medical insurance - Flexible time off - Retirement savings plans - Modern family planning Company Description Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. - Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. - Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. - Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. - TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. - Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. - Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services.
• Serve as legal advisor to Product and Engineering, providing timely guidance during product development cycles. • Help shape and implement Teleport's AI governance framework, including use-case risk evaluation standards, and documentation practices. • Contribute to cross-functional workstreams to develop and implement internal, scalable processes and policies for responsible AI use, working closely with engineering, security, and product leadership. • Advise on AI-related intellectual property matters, including licensing and data usage. • Advise on open source licensing models and the legal considerations relevant to open source software development and distribution. • Monitor and interpret evolving AI regulations and global privacy frameworks, including the EU AI Act, GDPR, and CCPA/CPRA, translating requirements into clear, actionable guidance for technical and business stakeholders. • Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs), data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), and AI risk analyses for new features and product lines. • Support data mapping, data subject requests, and data governance improvements across the product portfolio. • Draft, review, and negotiate data processing agreements (DPAs) and AI-specific addendums, serving as the escalation point for the commercial legal team on privacy and AI issues. • Perform due diligence on vendor compliance, and negotiate contracts to include robust data protection clauses. • Partner with Security on incident response and regulatory inquiries, including breach assessment and stakeholder notifications. • Develop internal playbooks, training programs, and policies, including privacy policies, terms of service, and DPAs, to build a culture of compliance and proactively address emerging risks. • Partner with security and engineering teams to support compliance certifications such as SOC 2, ISO 27001 and 27701, HIPAA and PCI from a privacy and legal perspective.
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• Lead and manage corporate transactions including M&A (from LOI through post-closing), corporate restructurings, and strategic growth initiatives. • Support post-deal integration activities, including governance updates, entity consolidation and clean-up projects, intercompany agreements, and reconciliation of outstanding obligations. • Own subsidiary governance and corporate hygiene efforts across the organization, including maintaining organizational documents, board consents, registrations, licensing support, and entity compliance. • Support fundraising and financing diligence processes, including managing data rooms, reviewing and maintaining capitalization tables, and coordinating entity formation activities. • Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, Compliance, Product, and Operations teams to align legal strategy with business priorities and operational execution. • Identify and proactively escalate legal and regulatory risks, particularly in healthcare and other regulated environments, while providing practical business-oriented solutions. • Manage outside counsel relationships for corporate, M&A, securities, and governance matters to ensure efficient and high-quality execution. • Serve as a key legal partner on strategic initiatives, balancing strong legal judgment with responsiveness, organization, and execution. • Operate independently across multiple concurrent projects with minimal oversight while maintaining strong communication and stakeholder alignment. • Other duties as assigned.
Role Description Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, has an opportunity in its California offices for an experienced litigator seeking a role with increased flexibility without giving up the challenge of a full-cycle litigation practice. This highly flexible role will allow the right candidate to work remotely without the administrative and client-development demands of a shareholder/partner track position. This role will focus on efficient, effective legal work with a lower billable hours target than our full-time shareholder track attorneys. Working with a dedicated client team(s) servicing one of the firm’s largest clients, this attorney will focus on defending employers in employment litigation, primarily single/multi-plaintiff lawsuits. Core responsibilities will regularly include, but will not be limited to: - Developing defense strategy - Performing legal research - Drafting pleadings - Managing discovery-related activities (including motion practice) - Drafting dispositive motions From time to time, depending on jurisdiction and location, this role may also take or defend depositions, argue motions, participate in mediation, trial, or other aspects of a lawsuit that require in-person presence. While this role will not be required to work in the office, the attorney will be included in the firm’s annual all-attorney retreat and will have access to the firm’s extensive learning and development resources. This position may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in a state where the firm has a physical office. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualifications - Active license to practice law in good standing in California - 2+ years of litigation experience, either in-house or for a law firm - Strong general litigation backgrounds, including insurance defense or criminal litigation backgrounds (both prosecution and defense) are acceptable - Excellent analytical and writing skills - Strong organizational skills - Ability to multi-task - Dedication to client service - High level of self-motivation and accountability for work product - Excellent interpersonal skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Requirements - Must be actively licensed to practice law in California - 2+ years of litigation experience required - Prior employment law experience is not required - Demonstrated ability to manage and work collaboratively with attorneys, administrative professionals, and clients Benefits - Expected salary range for this position is between $145,000 and $200,000, depending on location - Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law - This position qualifies for various benefits - Application deadline for this position is December 31, 2026 Contact Information If you have questions, please e-mail Brittney Padilla at Brittney.Padilla@ogletreedeakins.com with “ClientTeam Counsel" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered. Company Description Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments. Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Lead all legal aspects of corporate governance, risk, compliance, divestitures, integrations, mergers, and acquisitions including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and closing • Provide legal guidance to executive leadership on corporate strategy, risk, insurance and compliance matters • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including purchase agreements, vendor contracts, employment agreements, and partnership agreements • Oversee corporate governance, entity structuring, and compliance across multiple states and operating companies • Manage external legal counsel and optimize legal spend and performance • Assist in insurance strategy, claims management, and risk exposure analysis • Develop and implement legal policies, procedures, and risk mitigation strategies • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including labor laws and industry-specific requirements • Support HR and leadership on employment-related legal matters, disputes, and investigations • Oversee litigation, claims, and dispute resolution processes • Provide training to leadership teams on legal and compliance topics • Support ongoing integration of acquired businesses from a legal and compliance perspective
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on protected characteristics by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Role Description At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose. How you'll make an impact - Apply claims management experience to execute decision-making to analyze claims exposure, plan the proper course of action, and appropriately resolve claims. - Interact extensively with various parties involved in the claim process to ensure effective communication and resolution. - Provide exceptional customer service to our claimants on behalf of our clients exhibiting empathy through each step of the claims process. - Handle claims consistent with clients' and corporate policies, procedures, and standard methodologies in accordance with statutory, regulatory, and ethics requirements. - Document and communicate claim activity timely and efficiently, supporting the outcome of the claim file. About You Ideal candidates for this position will have: - Claims Background: General Liability - Jurisdictional Experience: Any - Active Adjusters' licenses: Any As a key member of our Claims Adjuster team, you will: - Investigate, evaluate, and resolve General Liability claims, applying your claims experience and analytical skills to make informed decisions and bring claims to resolution. - Work in partnership with our clients to deliver innovative solutions and enhance the claims management process. - Think critically, solve problems, plan, and prioritize activities to optimally serve clients. Qualifications - High School Diploma. - Minimum of 3 years related claims experience. - Appropriate licensing and/or certification in all states in which claims are being handled. - Knowledge of accepted industry standards and practices. - Computer experience with related claims and business software. Desired Qualifications: - GL - Early Resolution BI - GL Property Damage - Attorney Rep Claims Benefits - Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one! - Life and accident insurance - 401(K) and Roth options - Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA) - Educational expense reimbursement - Paid parental leave - Digital mental health services (Talkspace) - Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) - Training programs - Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing - Charitable matching gift program - And more... The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process. Company Description Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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Role Description We are seeking a Board-Certified / Board-Eligible Teleradiologist to provide interpretation services for general X-ray and ultrasound studies in a fully remote, work-from-home environment. - 100% remote – work from home - Flexible scheduling options - Focus on general diagnostic imaging - Read X-rays and Ultrasound studies - Competitive compensation - Supportive operations and technology team - Efficient workflow and reading platform Responsibilities: - Interpret and report diagnostic general X-ray and ultrasound examinations - Deliver accurate, timely reports while maintaining quality standards - Communicate critical findings as needed - Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to support patient care Qualifications - MD or DO with completion of an accredited Radiology residency - Board Certified / Board Eligible in Diagnostic Radiology - Active state medical license(s) preferred (multi-state licensure a plus) - Strong experience with general radiology and ultrasound interpretation - Excellent communication and turnaround time standards Benefits - Become part of a team focused on quality patient care - Responsive support - Collaborative approach to imaging services - Enjoy the flexibility of remote work
Role Description At OPSWAT, we’re on a mission to protect the world’s most critical infrastructure—from nuclear facilities and global banks to the largest manufacturers and government networks. We're growing fast—double digits year after year—with a global go-to-market team across more than 20 countries. As we scale, we need legal leadership that can move with the business while protecting what matters most: our customers, our reputation, and our mission. We’re looking for a Senior Counsel who can step into a strategic role and help us build for the future. You’ll report to our General Counsel and work closely with our product, IT, security, and sales teams. This role isn’t just about privacy or AI - it’s about earning trust with some of the most security-conscious organizations in the world and helping us scale responsibly. The role will be In-person in either San Francisco or Tampa, or 100% remote within the United States. Responsibilities - Own and manage the company’s global privacy and compliance framework, including policies, templates, processes, and ongoing updates. - Work closely with our product, engineering, and security teams to provide guidance on issues related to privacy and AI throughout the entire product development lifecycle process. - Draft and maintain user-facing legal documents, including Privacy Policies, DPAs, etc. - Lead the legal response to security incidents, vulnerabilities, and customer-impacting product issues. - Draft and negotiate agreements affecting the company’s products. - Aid in our global compliance program and monitor emerging AI/privacy legislation (e.g., GDPR, CPRA, EU AI Act). - Develop internal playbooks and training to raise awareness of privacy and AI considerations. - Provide practical guidance to both product and corporate executive teams with respect to evolving AI, security, privacy, and other data laws. Qualifications - 10+ years of experience (law firm and/or in-house), within a global, high-growth enterprise, ideally in B2B SaaS or cybersecurity. - Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to AI and product development as well as applicable privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CPRA, EU AI Act, etc.). - Experience in reviewing and implementing global privacy compliance programs. - CIPP/CIPM certifications are an advantage. - JD and active membership in at least one state bar. - Strong communication skills, business acumen, and a pragmatic mindset. - Ability to work under pressure and manage workloads to meet deadlines in a challenging and fast-paced environment. - Professional presence and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally. - Interest in growing into a broader leadership role within a scaling legal function. Benefits - Market-based pay structure that varies by location. - Base pay is dependent on location, knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. - Eligible for bonuses and equity. Company Description OPSWAT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are extended to all employees and applicants, free of discrimination and harassment of any type. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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• Lead customer negotiations, drafting, and deal management on a global basis for large complex commercial software, support services, and professional services transactions with enterprise customers across different verticals. • Partner with sales team leadership to align business requirements, manage deal pipeline, and ensure delivery to agreed timelines. • Maintain a well-versed understanding of Delinea’s business strategy, products and operations to provide effective counsel and legal oversight that furthers strategic objectives while incorporating appropriate compliance and risk management. • Support other commercial transactions and M&A integration activities. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to appropriately address financial and operational considerations. • Partner with cybersecurity, regulatory, privacy, and compliance teams to appropriately manage and advise on assigned transactions. • Identify and regularly report on key segment trends and considerations to influence commercial and operational strategies. • Drive awareness of legal compliance and risk management guidelines. • Contribute to and support continuous improvement and process automation initiatives, including delivery of legal enablement, training, and guidelines. • Other duties and assignments to support internal stakeholders and enhance and improve processes for execution of Delinea’s strategies.
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Role Description Iron Mountain is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Corporate Counsel, U.S. Public Sector to join our U.S. Public Sector Legal team. In this role, you will be responsible for serving as the primary legal negotiator of contracts for both U.S. federal government and U.S. state, local, and education (U.S. SLED) customers, driving transformative growth through high-stakes transactions for Iron Mountain’s Government Solutions business. As a valuable member of our dedicated U.S. Public Sector Legal team, you will work in a fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration, complex problem-solving, and professional autonomy, helping empower a high-impact environment where your expertise directly influences the company’s trajectory. What You’ll Do - Contract Negotiation & Drafting: Draft, redline, and negotiate a high volume of complex prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, master term agreements, vendor agreements, and commercial standard terms (including data center terms, End User License Agreements, and professional service Statements of Work) within government frameworks. - Regulatory Compliance & Counsel: Interpret government contract clauses—specifically regarding Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)-based commercial services contracting—and ensure all proposals and contracts strictly comply with relevant FAR, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), General Services Administration (GSA), agency-specific clauses, and diverse U.S. SLED procurement requirements. - Risk Mitigation & Strategic Advisory: Support the review and analysis of U.S. federal government, U.S. SLED, and related commercial Request for Proposal/Information/Quotation (RFx) documents to identify legal, financial, and operational risks, providing strategic redlines and risk-mitigation counsel to internal proposal and business teams. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal stakeholders, legal department colleagues, and the Contracts Management team to bid, win, and manage complex contracts for system integrators, channel partners, and public sector customers, while assisting with commercial requests that have public sector touchpoints. - Post-Award Contract Management: Advise upper-level management and business units on post-award contract matters, including contract modifications, performance rights, and compliance obligations. Qualifications - 5+ years of law firm or corporate in-house experience in U.S. federal government and U.S. SLED contracting concepts, including commercial services (FAR Part 12) and GSA contracting. - Strong knowledge of drafting, analyzing, and negotiating public sector agreements (including non-disclosure agreements, subcontracts, and teaming agreements) and reviewing terms and conditions for public sector Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), and Request for Informations (RFIs). - A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active qualification/admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. - Proven independent judgment and creativity to resolve complex contract and compliance issues in a highly cross-functional environment. - Excellent organizational, process management, time management, communication (verbal and written), and upper-level stakeholder negotiation skills. Benefits - Location: Fully remote work (candidates in the Washington, D.C. area are preferred). - Immediate Security: Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans with extensive benefits starting on Day 1. - True Work-Life Balance: Flexible vacation plan and flexible schedules to support your personal and professional well-being. - Professional Advancement: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth within a global industry leader. - Compensation: Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with experience. Apply Today If you are ready to elevate your career and protect the interests of a global industry leader, click apply to submit your application and join our dynamic team at Iron Mountain!
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