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The ideal Taxation & Estates candidate should have extensive experience in complex trust and estate planning and administration, including fiduciary tax and accounting, gift and estate tax return preparation, estate controversies and audits and complex valuation issues. Must have experience with estate and wealth planning for high-net-worth individuals and families and will be able to advise on income tax, transfer tax and charitable planning and pass-through entity and business succession planning. The candidate should also have broad experience in Federal tax planning matters relating to individuals and entities, as well as transactional matters.
*LL.M. in taxation is a plus and New York Bar admission is required (admission to Connecticut, Massachusetts, Florida or New Jersey is a plus).*
This position offers significant responsibility and client interaction. The firm offers a competitive salary range $220K-$320K, plus earned commissions and discretionary year end bonus, excellent benefits including 401(k) and health insurance. We are an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $220,000.00 - $320,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Parental leave
* Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
* New York, NY 10017 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* New York, NY 10017: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
At MVP Health Care, we're on a mission to create a healthier future for everyone. That means embracing innovation, championing equity, and continuously improving how we serve our communities. Our team is powered by people who are curious, humble, and committed to making a difference-every interaction, every day. We've been putting people first for over 40 years, offering high-quality health plans across New York and Vermont and partnering with forward-thinking organizations to deliver more personalized, equitable, and accessible care. As a not-for-profit, we invest in what matters most: our customers, our communities, and our team.
What's in it for you:
- Growth opportunities to uplevel your career
- A people-centric culture embracing and celebrating diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences within our team
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits focused on well-being
- An opportunity to shape the future of health care by joining a team recognized as a Best Place to Work For in the NY Capital District, one of the Best Companies to Work For in New York, and an Inclusive Workplace.
You'll contribute to our humble pursuit of excellence by bringing curiosity to spark innovation, humility to collaborate as a team, and a deep commitment to being the difference for our customers. Your role will reflect our shared goal of enhancing health care delivery and building healthier, more vibrant communities.
Qualifications you'll bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Health Administration, Business, Economics, Health Informatics, or related field. Associate's degree with the equivalent combination of related experience may also be considered.
- Coding certification, such as AAPC CPC, CIC, COC, CCS is required.
- The availability to work full-time, virtual
- A minimum of three (3) years' experience in a professional coding environment and three (3) years' experience in auditing and/or reviewing in relevant healthcare industry experience.
- Intermediate knowledge of provider reimbursement methodologies and all current coding methodologies.
- Intermediate knowledge of Health Insurance and various plan types. Intermediate analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to details.
- Ability to initiate education with providers and make internal recommendations for process improvements. Goals and outcomes of the recommendations and education must be measurable.
- Curiosity to foster innovation and pave the way for growth
- Humility to play as a team
- Commitment to being the difference for our customers in every interaction
Your key responsibilities:
- Manage recurring audit inventories, ensuring timely progression and completion of existing audits.
- Identify and initiate new audits as patterns emerge through risk-based monitoring efforts, datamining, and other routine payment policy reviews.
- Analyze new opportunities to substantiate, size, and prioritize audit needs, and develop audit protocols for new audit types.
- Report suspected fraud and abuse to the SIU for further investigation and identify providers in need of education.
- Collect and validate Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) from payment integrity functions across the organization.
- Assist in the reporting of monthly metrics and participate in cross-functional audit operations.
- Handle department projects, participate in committees relevant to payment integrity, and support process improvement efforts.
- Participate in training and development activities within the department and corporation.
- Perform other audit activities and manual reviews as requested, ensuring accuracy of claims and supporting overall payment accuracy.
- Perform research using "best practices" in auditing methodologies, remaining current in CPC coding, reimbursement methodologies, MVP Policies and Procedures, and updates in professional literature.
- Contribute to our humble pursuit of excellence by performing various responsibilities that may arise, reflecting our collective goal of enhancing healthcare delivery and being the difference for the customer.
Where you'll be:
Virtual
Pay Transparency
MVP Health Care is committed to providing competitive employee compensation and benefits packages. The base pay range provided for this role reflects our good faith compensation estimate at the time of posting. MVP adheres to pay transparency nondiscrimination principles. Specific employment offers and associated compensation will be extended individually based on several factors, including but not limited to geographic location; relevant experience, education, and training; and the nature of and demand for the role.
We do not request current or historical salary information from candidates.
$69,383.00-$92,279.00
MVP's Inclusion Statement
At MVP Health Care, we believe creating healthier communities begins with nurturing a healthy workplace. As an organization, we strive to create space for individuals from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life to have a voice and thrive. Our shared curiosity and connectedness make us stronger, and our unique perspectives are catalysts for creativity and collaboration.
MVP is an equal opportunity employer and recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, familial status, physical or mental disability, handicapping condition, medical condition, pregnancy status, predisposing genetic characteristics or information, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, Vietnam-era or special disabled Veteran or other legally protected classifications.
To support a safe, drug-free workplace, pre-employment criminal background checks and drug testing are part of our hiring process. If you require accommodations during the application process due to a disability, please contact our Talent team at .
Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for Firmwide human resource functions, including resource planning, recruitment, performance evaluations, disciplinary procedures, benefits and employee relations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide managerial and administrative support to the Chief Human Resources Officer in the following areas:
- All human resource functions of the Firm, continuously evaluating current Firm policies & procedures, make recommendations for improvement.
- Firm recruiting, hiring, development and retention programs in compliance with state/federal regulations and recommended employment law practices.
- Determine staffing needs for the Firm; meet and maintain benchmarked staffing ratios and trends. Oversee non-exempt personnel including administrative assistants and other clerical staff to ensure that Firm expectations are being met.
- Oversee employee relations and resolution of employment conflicts.
- Work with Firm personnel to ensure the Firm’s compliance in handling requests for leaves of absence.
- Coordinate with Chief Human Resources Officer and Payroll and Benefits Coordinator regarding all Firm benefit plans, including 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan.
- Ensure the Firm has updated standard job descriptions for support staff & ensure timely review of job descriptions & position specifications.
- Keep Firm Managing Partners and Chief Human Resources Officer informed of HR matters; assist with any reports and financial analysis as requested. Assist with integration of new attorneys.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Human Resources Officer or Firm Managing Partners.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field, or a comparable level of training such as that which may be acquired through additional work experience. Prior law firm experience, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR or PHR a plus.
- Approximately 4+ years of progressively responsible work experience with legal or other professional service organizations to gain the expertise needed to administer a professional HR system.
- Ability to identify & analyze complex issues, able to recommend and implement solutions to same.
- Interpersonal skills to communicate and maintain effective/professional relationships with partners, attorneys and staff.
- Broad knowledge of law firm services, policies and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail essential.
- Working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft is necessary.
VP / Director, Legal Affairs – Private Credit / Investment Firm
A global private credit firm is seeking a VP or Director of Legal to join its growing legal team. This role will be the first legal hire on the team and will serve as a senior legal partner to the investment team and leadership, advising on fund formation, investment structuring, transactions, and regulatory matters across the firm’s private credit platform.
All in comp will range from $300K-525K, depending on experience and seniority.
This is an opportunity to join a highly entrepreneurial investment platform and play a key role in supporting strategic growth initiatives, including new funds, transactions, and corporate initiatives. There's a clear path to leadership and plenty of runway to define the role, participate in business decisions and shape the culture.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage legal aspects of fundraising and fund formation, including structuring investment vehicles, supporting capital raising processes, and coordinating related diligence.
- Act as lead counsel on investment structure agreements, partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
- Support the firm’s strategic growth and M&A initiatives, providing legal guidance across all phases of transactions.
- Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial and transactional agreements related to investment activity and firm operations.
- Serve as a trusted legal advisor to investment professionals and leadership on matters impacting the business.
- Manage and oversee external counsel relationships in connection with fund and transaction matters.
- Assist with regulatory and compliance initiatives, including policies related to securities law, AML/KYC, conflicts, and governance.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of legal experience in private practice and/or in-house, ideally with experience working on a small team
- Significant experience with fund formation required, ideally with additional experience in private equity, private credit, or debt investment structures
- Strong transactional experience and the ability to partner effectively with investment professionals and senior leadership.
Additional Attributes
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong business judgment and analytical ability.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset.
Note: this role is 5 days a week in-office in NYC. Remote candidates will not be considered.
Unispace is a global leader in workplace design, strategy, and construction, delivering innovative environments for some of the world's most recognized organizations. Operating across 50+ countries, we bring together strategy, design, and delivery to create spaces that help businesses perform at their best.
As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a Mid-Level Attorney / Legal Counsel to join our legal team in New York. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and project teams, providing practical legal advice across a range of commercial and operational matters.
This is a commercially focused, in-house legal role where you will be embedded within the business, supporting project delivery teams and advising on a variety of contractual and risk-related matters.
You will play a key role in ensuring contracts are effectively structured, risks are managed appropriately, and the business can continue to deliver projects successfully for clients across the U.S.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements and project contracts
- Provide legal support across construction, real estate, and commercial matters
- Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risk, liability, and dispute management
- Work closely with project delivery and commercial teams to support project execution
- Provide practical legal guidance to senior leadership and operational teams
- Assist with developing and improving internal legal processes and contract templates
- Support the business in managing legal and commercial risk across projects
Requirements
- 3–5 years' post-qualified experience (PQE) in a law firm or in-house role
- Experience in construction, real estate, or commercial contracts
- Admission to the New York Bar (or eligibility to be admitted)
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
- A practical, commercially minded approach to legal advice
- Ability to work closely with non-legal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Unispace
- Opportunity to work with a globally recognised workplace design and construction business
- Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision making
- A collaborative, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial culture
- Hybrid working environment
- Competitive salary and benefits
Project Recruit has partnered with a top-rated regional, multidisciplinary law firm known for its exceptional culture, collaborative environment, and supportive leadership. The firm provides a permanent hybrid schedule (three days in-office, two days remote), meaningful mentorship, and an emphasis on long-term professional growth. Community involvement is a cornerstone of the firm, with pro bono service and corporate social responsibility integral to its mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represent sureties, owners, contractors, subcontractors, and other construction‐industry clients in litigation, arbitration, and other dispute‐resolution forums.
- Assist in all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, deposition preparation, and court appearances.
- Assist in all phases of transactional and pre-litigation practice involving construction disputes, payment and performance bond claims, recovery efforts against indemnitors and drafting various construction and surety agreements related to resolving and analyzing claims prior to litigation.
- Analyze and litigate payment bond and performance bond claims, indemnity actions, delay claims, defect claims, and construction contract disputes.
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, briefs, and risk‐assessment summaries for clients and partners.
- Communicate effectively with clients, claims professionals, and internal team members to provide strategic legal guidance.
- Manage deadlines, case workflow, and court‐mandated schedules.
- Support partners on larger construction and surety matters while developing the ability to manage smaller matters independently.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 1 year of litigation experience; construction or surety‐related experience is a plus but not required.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Experience handling discovery, motion practice, or court appearances preferred.
- Experience reviewing and drafting agreements is a plus.
- Admission to practice in New York; New Jersey admission is a plus.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast‐paced environment.
- Desire to grow a practice in construction and surety law and work collaboratively with a strong team.
LHH Recruitment Solutions, in partnership with a law firm in New York City is seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join their team.
This position is hybrid - one day remote.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting legal documents and correspondence
- Preparing Statements of Net Worth
- Maintaining files
- Communicating with clients
- Assisting attorneys with mediation and court-related matters
- Providing general legal support
Requirements:
- 5+ years of recent matrimonial/ family law experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this position is $100,000-$120,000 per year depending on experience.
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Our client is one of the largest fully integrated providers of cutting-edge, turnkey clean-energy solutions in the U.S.
As the business continues to expand its platform, they are seeking a Senior Counsel to support complex project acquisitions, divestitures, and commercial agreements across the portfolio. This role reports to the VP, Legal and offers the opportunity to work at the center of the company's transaction activity, partnering closely with development, finance, and leadership teams to help advance projects from origination through financing and closing.
For attorneys who enjoy the commercial side of the renewable energy industry, this is an opportunity to work on real transactions in-house, shaping deals that directly impact the growth of the platform.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Counsel will provide legal leadership across a wide range of transactional matters related to renewable energy project development and acquisitions.
Responsibilities include:
- Advising the M&A and development teams on the structuring and execution of renewable energy acquisitions and dispositions.
- Drafting, negotiating, and managing transaction documentation including membership interest purchase agreements (MIPAs), asset purchase agreements (APAs), and related transaction agreements.
- Identifying and mitigating legal risks associated with project acquisitions, sales, and development activities.
- Partnering with cross-functional teams across development, real estate, finance, interconnection, and policy to support project transactions and financing structures.
- Negotiating additional commercial agreements related to renewable energy development, including power purchase agreements (PPAs), joint ventures, interconnection agreements, subscriber agreements, and operations contracts.
- Supporting project financing activities including coordination with lenders, investors, and internal finance teams.
- Developing and improving internal processes, templates, and tools that streamline diligence, negotiation, and closing of transactions.
- Managing external counsel and ensuring effective collaboration between internal and outside legal teams.
- Providing legal support across the lifecycle of renewable energy assets, from origination through financing, ownership, and operations.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be a commercially minded attorney with strong transactional experience and a demonstrated interest in the renewable energy sector.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with a strong academic record.
- Approximately 6–8+ years of relevant legal experience, ideally combining top-tier law firm training with in-house or transactional exposure.
- Deep familiarity with M&A transactions in the energy or infrastructure sector, particularly involving project acquisitions or asset sales.
- Significant experience drafting and negotiating MIPAs, APAs, and related purchase and sale agreements.
- Experience supporting renewable energy development or infrastructure transactions is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with project finance, tax equity, or construction financing structures is beneficial.
- Ability to translate complex legal considerations into practical guidance for business teams.
- Strong judgment, commercial awareness, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, organization, and project management abilities.
- Admission to practice law in the relevant state or eligibility to register as in-house counsel.
Job Summary
This role will be based out of our New York City office assisting and supporting attorney(s) in various capacities by providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review; research, and file organization.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Speaks with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
- Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
- Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
- Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
- Prepare, organize, store, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
- Develops and maintains records on specific cases.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 1 year minimum of Legal experience is required
- Bachelor's degree is required
- Experience in handling claims, client relations, and document review
- Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters is a plus
- Adept at learning and using legal software
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and have excellent time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment
The annualized salary range for this position is $53,000 to $60,000
The referenced salary range is based on the Firm's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.
Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
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Mid to Senior Level IP litigation Associate - New York or Chicago
Our client is a major international firm, seeking an IP Litigation Associate with 4-7 years of experience for its New York or Chicago offices. The firm is also considering candidates with strong federal court commercial litigation experience who are interested in an IP litigation practice. The salary for this position is between $310k to $420k.
Qualifications
- 4-7 years of law firm experience, handling all phases of litigation, from pre-litigation counseling through discovery and trial.
- Experience with all aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery [including large e-discovery projects], taking and defending depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
- Excellent research, writing and analytical skills.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- Admission to the New York or Illinois bars, or ability to become admitted.
- All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Additional Information
This position involves IP litigation matters including trademark, copyright, trade secrets, and patent disputes. While IP litigation experience is preferred, the firm is also considering strong federal court commercial litigators who have an interest in focusing on IP litigation.
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