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Ready to Be a Legal Rockstar? We Need a Worker's Compensation Legal Assistant!

Are you a Worker's Compensation Legal Assistant who thrives on making a real difference? We're on the hunt for a sharp, empathetic, and highly organized legal assistant to join our team! If you're passionate about guiding clients and tackling complex cases, we want to talk to you.

About the Role:

This isn't just a job; it's a chance to be at the heart of helping people navigate challenging times. You will be responsible for:

• Working on the Case: you'll manage all aspects of workers' compensation cases
• Client Champion: Guiding clients through every step of their legal journey with clear communication and compassion.
• Digital Dynamo: Keeping cases perfectly organized in our electronic filing system, ensuring everything is just a click away.
• Evidence Expert: Gathering, organizing, and filing essential documents like medical records for attorney review.
• Wordsmith & Communicator: Drafting clear correspondence and legal documents, and connecting with clients, witnesses, and other professionals.
• Team Player: Providing invaluable administrative support, from summarizing medical records to drafting important case-specific documents.

What You Bring to the Table:

• At least 2 years of Legal Assistant experience in a law firm. In this role you will be working on workers' compensation, personal injury, to accident cases.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Windows, and case management software.
• Excellent communication, organizational prowess, and a keen eye for detail.

Ready to elevate your paralegal career?

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Prestigious law firm targeting an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join the growing team!

TITLE: Litigation Legal Assistant

SALARY: $85,000 – $105,000 + Bonus /Profit Sharing

LOCATION: Downtown San Diego, 4 days onsite

REPORTS TO: Partner & Associate Attorneys

SYSTEMS: iManage

Requirements: Strong tenure in prior roles, litigation legal experience, strong presentation and communication skills, eager to advance skillset and grow within the field.

Company Overview

The company is a full-service business law firm seeking experienced Litigation Legal Assistants to support its litigation teams. This role is essential to ensuring the efficient management of legal matters by providing administrative, organizational, and case coordination support to multiple attorneys.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and finalize legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
• Electronically file documents with state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court procedures and filing deadlines.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and external vendors.
• Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling court appearances, depositions, meetings, and case deadlines.
• Coordinate logistics for client meetings, depositions, and other legal proceedings.
• Track deadlines and follow up on outstanding tasks to support efficient case management.
• Assist with expense reports and billing-related documentation.
• Provide additional administrative and litigation support as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience, ideally within a mid-sized or large law firm.
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, and court filing processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with legal document management systems, such as iManage.
• Exceptional organization, communication, and multitasking abilities.

Compensation & Benefits

The company offers a competitive salary, 401(k), profit sharing, and a comprehensive benefits package.

We are partnering with a national law firm to identify a Legal Assistant to support three partners in their litigation practices. This role is ideal for an experienced legal assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting high-level attorneys on complex matters.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Provide daily support to three litigation partners

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel

• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence

• Handle state and federal court e-filings and manage litigation deadlines

• Maintain case files and document management systems

• Coordinate client communications and internal team collaboration

• Assist with billing entries, time tracking, and administrative support

Qualifications

3+ years of legal assistant or litigation support experience

Experience supporting multiple attorneys or partners

Knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Excellent organization, attention to detail, and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment

Are you interested in making a difference in your community? Are you passionate about helping others who are in need across different groups? Do you value work life balance? If you answer yes to these questions, Bay Area Legal Services may be the workplace for you!

Bay Area Legal Services is a nonprofit law firm serving the Tampa Bay area for over 50 years. We assist low-income residents, veterans, seniors, children, domestic violence survivors, and many more.

Our Mission: Providing the highest quality legal counsel by:

• Assisting individuals and nonprofit groups with limited access to legal services
• Resolving the legal problems of our clients
• Preserving the independence, hope, and dignity of those we serve.

Our Vision: Creating pathways to justice through high-quality legal services, education and community partnerships.

Our firm includes over 180 dedicated staff members comprised of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff who work to carry out our mission and vision daily.

Position Title: Legal Administrative Assistant (Full-time, Hybrid-3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Office Location: Plant City, FL

Position Summary: Bay Area Legal Services (BALS) is seeking to fill a full-time position to provide support for our attorneys by interfacing with clients in support of case management, performing administrative duties including tracking and compiling case information, entering specific case information into case management system, and running grant reports if needed. Proofreading documents, modifying documents, and scheduling meetings and case related events. Handling client calls, logging faxes, correspondence etc. into case files and case management system as required. Opportunity for participation in special projects and support for occasional community outreach. This role supports staff who are facilitating or directly providing legal services to low-income clients.

Illustrative Duties:

• Initial Case Management – initial data intake/application for extended services & steps required to determine eligibility for extended services.
• Ongoing Case Support–Log incoming mail and track deadlines/calendar court dates etc., Enter attorney activity on all calendars. Assist with scheduling translators/interpreters and prepare payment for these as necessary, log and track client court ordered classes/deadlines, disclosures, updated financial affidavits etc. Assist with correspondence, phone calls, preparing and proofreading documents for submission etc. Also assist attorney with draft pleadings, Final Judgments, Orders, Settlement Agreements. Preparation of documents for hearings, depositions, service of process, subpoenas, etc. Communication with support staff in other law firms. E-filing court documents. Preparation of trial notebooks
• Case Closure – Prepare closing letters and client evaluation/satisfaction surveys, copy & file surveys if returned, Complete/review closing check list prior to closing file in Legal Server, Complete LSC compliance checklist prior to official closing of file, review with & verify Team Leader check off is complete, Close briefs & files in case management system
• General Office Support- Assist other office administrative assistants with matters related to office supplies and machinery, closed file maintenance and general office coverage.
• Grant Reporting – Submit forms to team leader or project director as needed. Provide data for grants and funding agencies (i.e. LSC, LHK, LITC, VOCA, etc.)
• Various other Admin. support duties – Prepare copies, help distribute mail, prepare outgoing mail (certified), maintain hard copy files, phones, fax etc.
• Community Outreach - On occasion provide support for outreach events to educate various under-served communities about services offered.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Certificate of Completion (GED) with 3 years of experience as administrative assistant and 1 of these years in a Legal Administrative Assistant or Legal Administrative Support Position.
• Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, very detailed and deadline oriented.
• Ability to interview clients to determine essential facts and issues with regard to the nature and severity of their legal problems.
• Ability to work responsibly and independently, being a contributing team member, and comfortable with case management and organizing files and data.
• Ability and willingness to work in close contact with staff on legal problems of clients and to accept supervision and instruction.
• Sympathetic and compassionate understanding of the social, economic and legal issues faced by low-income individuals with limited access to such services. Ability to relate well and effectively with diverse groups and individuals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with a non-profit organization and bilingual a plus.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated success working as an effective team member.

Compensation:

• Starting hourly rate for external applicants is $23.90/hr. (increases based on relevant experience).
• Reimbursement for travel expenses for work events (mileage etc.)
• Bay Area offers a comprehensive benefit package including a 4% match for the 403b retirement plan with immediate vesting as well as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability coverage and more.
• Bay Area also offers generous time off and work life balance with 13 paid holidays and three (3) weeks' vacation for the 1st year of employment and a 37.5-hour work week.

This position requires successful completion of a level II background screening based on the required duties and responsibilities

How to Apply:

• Send Resume and cover letter to
• Include where you applied for this position (ex: , LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.).

Bay Area Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

Legal Sales Consultant (B2B) - 1099 Field

Location: Los Angeles / Greater LA (Field-Based)

Compensation: $5,000/month + $2,000 commission per contract closed

About the Company

Legal Soft provides trained virtual legal staff and operational growth solutions to law firms

across the United States. Over the past 6+ years, we have supported more than 1,000 law firms

nationwide across multiple practice areas. Our goal is to help attorneys increase revenue while

reducing overhead and staffing challenges.

Role Overview

We are seeking Field Sales Representatives to conduct in-person outreach to law firms

throughout the Los Angeles area. This is a high-activity, relationship-driven role where you

will visit law offices, introduce Legal Soft’s services, and schedule consultations with attorneys

and decision makers.

This role is 1099 contractor-based, offering a guaranteed monthly draw of $5,000 plus

$2,000 in commission per contract closed, giving you uncapped earning potential.

This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in face-to-face sales environments, enjoy working

independently, and want a flexible, high-income opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit law firms and legal office buildings to introduce Legal Soft’s services
• Build relationships with attorneys, office managers, and legal staff
• Educate firms about the benefits of virtual legal staffing
• Generate and schedule qualified consultations/demos for the sales team
• Track outreach activity and leads in CRM
• Maintain a consistent daily schedule of in-person prospecting
• Represent the Legal Soft brand professionally in the field
• Collaborate with the internal sales team to convert meetings into clients

Qualifications

Preferred:

• 1+ year of sales, field sales, or customer-facing experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable with door-to-door B2B outreach
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Highly organized and goal-oriented

Bonus Points:

• Experience selling to law firms or professional services
• Experience in B2B sales, staffing, or SaaS
• Familiarity with the legal industry

Compensation & Benefits

• $5,000/month guaranteed draw (1099 contractor)
• Up to $2,000 commission per contract closed
• High earning potential with uncapped commissions
• Flexible schedule with autonomy in the field
• Opportunity for career growth within a rapidly growing company
• Training and ongoing sales support

Why Join Legal Soft

• Work with a fast-growing company serving law firms nationwide
• High earning potential with guaranteed draw + commission
• Build valuable experience in B2B field sales
• Opportunity to grow into senior sales roles

How to Apply

If you’re someone who enjoys meeting new people, working in the field, and generating

business opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a team that is helping law firms across the country scale and succeed.

is working with a top tech company in Cupertino, CA to hire a hybrid Legal Specialist (Privacy and Law Enforcement Compliance). Your primary responsibility will be to process and respond to requests for assistance on emergencies. You will also be responsible for processing and responding to requests, subpoenas, court orders and search warrants received from law enforcement agencies seeking access to customer information. This role requires someone to be on-site in Cupertino Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Role Details:

• Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Duration: 9 months, strong potential to extend
• Pay Rate: $35/hr - $40/hr ($70k - $80k annualized)
• Benefits: Medical, Vision and Dental insurance (all 99% covered)
• Location: Cupertino, CA - Hybrid (in office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)

Job Responsibilities:

• Reviewing, scrutinizing and responding to requests received from law enforcement agencies for customer information within established procedures.
• Reviewing and responding to large volume of time-sensitive standard requests received from law enforcement agencies for customer information which are handled in strict accordance with applicable law, our terms of service, and our law enforcement guidelines, and determining when to escalate non-standard requests.
• Researching relevant internal systems and retrieving appropriate information to include in legal process.

Key Personal Skills

• Strong understanding and handling of sensitive information and privacy protection.
• Ability to analyze and process emergency and legal process documents and requests within departmental operating procedures.
• Strong technical proficiency with ability to work effectively across multiple applications and databases and observe high levels of data accuracy and attention to detail in daily work management.
• Investigatory process experience, able to work independently with impeccable judgment.
• Good analysis and decision-making capability with ability to reliably recognize non-standard and emergency requests and escalate accordingly.
• Strong interpersonal and clear communication skills with ability to take the necessary initiative to resolve request-conflict issues.
• Prior experience responding to legal requests from law enforcement agencies and consumers preferred.
• Strong work ethic and exceptional partnering skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience at a tech company (tech savvy individual)
• Preferred candidate would have a litigation background either as a junior paralegal / paralegal, or a legal secretary.

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is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Legal Secretary – Trusts & Estates Firm (San Francisco, CA)

My client, a small Trusts and Estates firm in San Francisco, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their team. The firm offers a collaborative, supportive work environment.

Position: Legal Secretary

Location: San Francisco, CA

Schedule: Four days per week in-office, with the possibility of five days

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and format legal documents, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Prepare materials for mailings and client communications
• Assist with general office tasks and document management
• Support attorneys in Trusts and Estates matters

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Preferred/Additional Skills:

• Experience with Clio
• Familiarity with deed recordings and estate planning documents
• Notary public status is a plus

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a legal secretary or in a law office preferred
• Professional, reliable, and collaborative attitude
• Able to work in-office four days a week, flexible for a fifth day if needed

This is a great opportunity to join my client's small, family-run law firm with a focus on Trusts and Estates.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Civil Litigation Paralegal / Legal Secretary to support our attorneys in all phases of litigation. his position combines traditional legal secretarial responsibilities (calendaring, scheduling, filings) with substantive paralegal work, including discovery, discovery responses, and drafting basic motions for attorney review. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and experienced in Califonnia civil litigation procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Calendaring, scheduling, and court coordination

• Maintain accurate attorney calendars, including court hearings, deadlines, discovery cutoffs, and trial dates
• Calculate and calendar litigation deadlines in accordance with applicable rules
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings
• Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, court reporters, and clients regarding scheduling
• Prepare and file documents with state and federal courts (including e-filing)

Litigation and Drafting Support

• Draft discovery requests, discovery responses, and meet-and-confer correspondence for attorney review
• Assist with document collection, organization, and production
• Draft basic motions, notices, declarations, and pleadings under attorney supervision
• Prepare deposition and hearing binders and exhibits
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation as needed

Administrative and Office Support

• Manage case files and maintain organized litigation records
• Handle correspondence, service of documents, and proof of service preparation
• Monitor incoming mail, court notices, and deadlines
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a civil litigation paralegal and/or legal secretary in California
• Strong working knowledge of California civil litigation procedures and court rules
• Experience with calendaring litigation deadlines and court scheduling
• Ability to draft discovery, discovery responses, and basic motions with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with legal calendaring systems, word processing, and e-filing platforms
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Paralegal certificate preferred but not required based on experience

Work Environment

This role is best suited for someone who enjoys working in a small firm environment, is comfortable wearing multiple hats, and values accuracy, reliability, and professionalism. The position requires close collaboration with attorneys and the ability to handle both substantive legal work and day-to-day litigation support.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Work Location: In person

Fantastic law firm seeks a mid-level Trust Administration and Estate Planning Legal Assistant for a full time, regular position with the firm. The position will pay approximately $80,000-90,000 (negotiable depending on experience), plus excellent benefits and bonus potential.

Duties:

•3+ years of trusts and estates secretarial experience in a law firm setting

•File probate pleadings and related court documents

Washington, DC, New York, NY or Chicago, IL (Hybrid 3/2)

TLegal Writing Coach

$150,000–$200,000 (DOE)

A leading national law firm is seeking a Legal Writing Coach to join its Professional Development team in Washington, DC.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned attorney who loves the craft of legal writing and wants to focus on mentoring and elevating others.

What You’ll Do:

• Coach associates and lateral hires on legal writing and firm expectations

• Provide 1:1 feedback on briefs, motions, memoranda, and client communications

• Lead writing workshops (in-person and virtual)

• Support onboarding and ongoing attorney development initiatives

• Collaborate with Professional Development leadership to enhance writing programs

Ideal Background:

• JD required

• 7+ years of previous experience practicing as an attorney

• Am Law 200 experience strongly preferred

• Exceptional legal writing and editing skills

• Prior teaching, CLE, or mentorship experience is a plus

This role is perfect for a strong litigator or appellate attorney who wants to pivot into a high-impact mentoring position.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Legal Managed Services (Konexo US) at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. We are searching for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team of lawyers, paralegals and business professionals.

The Head of Legal Managed Services is responsible for the strategy, growth, and delivery of Konexo’s legal managed services offerings. This leader will own the end-to-end lifecycle of managed services engagements, from solution design and pricing through delivery, optimization, and expansion, working closely with clients, internal stakeholders, global colleagues, sales teams, and delivery leaders.

This role requires a strong combination of commercial judgment, operational leadership, and client-facing experience.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead the development and growth of Konexo’s legal managed services portfolio, including recurring and large-scale legal delivery programs.
• Design scalable service offerings with clear scope, pricing models, and delivery frameworks.
• Oversee delivery of managed services engagements, ensuring quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
• Serve as an executive sponsor for key clients and build and maintain senior-level relationships.
• Partner with sales, finance, and leadership to support revenue growth, margin management, and forecasting.
• Embed technology, automation, and AI into managed services delivery in collaboration with Konexo’s innovation teams.
• Build and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team across legal delivery, project management, and operations.
• Collaborate with other US and Global Konexo team members and Eversheds Sutherland colleagues to bring the best of Konexo to clients.
• Represent Konexo in the market and at industry events and client forums, sharing insights, helping to build brand awareness and deepen relationships.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Advanced degree is a plus: J.D. or M.B.A. (bar admission not required for this role)
• 12+ years in legal services, ALSPs, consulting, or other professional services
• Experience in an ALSP, Big 4 legal services, or law-firm-affiliated managed services environment.
• Experience leading managed services or recurring service delivery programs.
• Strong background working with corporate legal departments.
• Experience managing teams and senior‑level client relationships.
• Familiarity with technology‑enabled legal delivery (automation, AI, workflow tools).
• Prior financial oversight or P&L responsibility preferred.
• Strong leadership and team‑building skills.
• Clear, confident communication with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to design and manage service delivery processes.
• Comfortable with data, technology, and efficiency improvements.
• Strong client‑relationship and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment.

This is a hybrid role and will require on-site presence 3 days per week. The salary ranges for this position vary depending on the geographic location and other factors such as experience, internal equity, market data, and job-related considerations. The range for this position is from $195,000 - $285,000, with offers contingent upon the various factors. The firm’s compensation strategy includes not just a base salary but also comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, paid time off, discretionary merit bonuses, life and disability insurance, retirement plans and tailored learning opportunities

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm’s offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO.

Overview

Whistler Partners is partnering with to hire its first senior legal leader — a Head of Legal with the opportunity to step into a General Counsel title for the right candidate.

Owner provides a suite of tools designed to help local restaurant owners increase sales and strengthen their online presence. From mobile ordering and customer rewards to digital growth infrastructure, the platform empowers independent restaurants to compete and win. As the business expands product surfaces, navigates regulatory complexity, and enters increasingly strategic partnerships, legal leadership is now mission-critical.

This is a foundational hire at a high-growth, mission-driven SaaS company.

Why this role?

This is not an incremental legal hire. It's a build-from-zero seat.

You will own the full legal stack — corporate, compliance, employment, IP, litigation, regulatory, and commercial — and serve as a strategic partner to the executive team. You won't inherit a pre-built function. You'll architect it.

Success in this role means:

• Building scalable systems from ambiguity
• Knowing when to leverage outside counsel — and when to move internally
• Acting as DRI on the company's most sensitive initiatives
• Helping leadership move faster while strengthening risk discipline

The title is flexible and may include General Counsel for the right candidate.

This is ideal for a builder who wants true ownership, executive visibility, and the opportunity to shape Legal at a scaling technology company from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Engineering, Product & Design, GTM, People, Finance, Ops, and the Executive team
• Act as strategic advisor to the CEO on negotiations, disputes, and sensitive matters
• Build and scale Owner's Legal function as its first full-time legal hire
• Serve as DRI on litigation strategy, regulatory posture, and complex commercial agreements
• Partner with Product and Engineering to ensure new products and pricing models are built with compliance and risk minimization in mind
• Design scalable systems across contracting, compliance, governance, privacy, employment, and IP
• Manage outside counsel across corporate, regulatory, employment, and litigation matters
• Support fundraising, board matters, corporate governance, and investor communications
• Proactively identify legal risk areas and implement preventive frameworks

About You

• 8–10+ years of legal experience across law firm and in-house environments
• Broad, "full-stack" experience across commercial, corporate, compliance, IP, employment, and litigation oversight
• Builder mentality — energized by creating structure from scratch
• Strong executive presence and business judgment
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
• Able to partner closely with product and engineering teams
• Motivated to scale and eventually build a Legal team

Compensation

$250,000 – $325,000

Owner is open to increased compensation at the General Counsel level and may stretch beyond the posted range for the right candidate.

Perks

Comprehensive health coverage, Bay Area-based remote flexibility, unlimited PTO, and additional growth-stage benefits.

Interested?

This search is being led by Wolf at Whistler Partners. Please contact them for a confidential conversation.

About Whistler Partners

Matchmakers, Not Headhunters

Whistler Partners is a boutique matchmaking firm focused on counseling the best and the brightest attorneys over the course of their careers. We believe that the right move comes from working closely with talent to curate their long-term career paths. When it comes to career advice, what matters is not the size of the agency but the strength of your individual recruiter.

We readily admit that we are elite and only work with the best – after all, a little elitism is okay when it comes to your career. Employers love us because we are picky about whom we represent, and attorneys love us because we get them their dream jobs.

About the Company

Our client is a distinguished Global Single-Family Office with over $10 billion in assets under management and a proven 25+ year track record of delivering exceptional long-term investment results. With deep sector expertise and a disciplined approach, the firm manages a diversified portfolio across private equity, venture capital, real estate, and alternative investments, combining institutional-grade rigor with the entrepreneurial agility to seize high-conviction opportunities. The organization operates with a high-caliber lean team, supported by substantial institutional infrastructure and capital resources. With ambitious growth plans for its U.S. platform, the firm offers a dynamic environment where talent can shape the investment strategy and drive portfolio outcomes.

Role Summary

The Senior Legal Counsel will be a core member of the U.S. investment platform, providing hands-on legal support across the full lifecycle of private equity and alternative investment transactions, as well as day-to-day corporate, governance, regulatory, and operational matters. The role works closely with senior leadership, investment professionals, and external advisors, and requires strong commercial judgment, decisiveness, and comfort operating in a lean, fast-moving environment.

This position is well-suited for a transaction-oriented legal professional with meaningful private equity deal experience who is seeking a long-term, growth-oriented in-house role with broad responsibility and autonomy. The Senior Legal Counsel is expected to independently own matters, balance legal risk with business objectives, and act as a pragmatic business partner to the U.S. investment and operating teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal partner for the U.S. platform, providing hands-on legal support across the full lifecycle of private equity and alternative investments, including structuring, execution, M&A transactions, and ongoing portfolio management
• Act as a corporate generalist supporting the day-to-day legal needs of the family office and its operating and investment entities
• Operate as an embedded business partner, driving legal matters to resolution, exercising sound commercial judgment, and providing clear, practical recommendations
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including investment, shareholder, operating, financing, commercial, and service agreements
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, co-investments, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and other complex transactions across multiple sectors
• Advise on corporate governance matters, entity structuring, and compliance matters for a U.S.-based organization operating across multiple states and internationally
• Provide legal guidance across a diverse portfolio of industries; experience with sectors such as gaming, oil & gas, manufacturing, software, technology, and real estate is viewed as a plus
• Manage and coordinate external counsel, including leading transaction workflows, overseeing deliverables, and ensuring cost-effective, high-quality legal execution
• Advise senior leadership on regulatory, compliance, and risk management matters relevant to a family office, private equity, and operating company environment
• Balance legal risk with commercial objectives by delivering practical, solutions-oriented advice in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
• Where applicable, support the development and mentoring of legal or cross-functional team members and contribute to building scalable legal processes
• Remain flexible and open to travel as required in support of transactions and portfolio companies

Skills & Attributes

• Broad legal skillset with the ability to operate across complex transactions, corporate governance, regulatory considerations, and day-to-day operational matters
• Strong commercial judgment and business acumen, with the ability to assess risk, identify practical solutions, and provide clear recommendations that enable efficient decision making
• Transaction-oriented mindset, with comfort taking ownership of matters and driving them to resolution in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Ability to operate autonomously, while partnering closely with senior leadership, investment professionals, and external advisors
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism, with sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters
• Excellent negotiating, drafting, and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal issues for non-legal stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in a lean, high-performance, multi-sector environment with competing priorities and time-sensitive demands
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously without sacrificing quality or judgment
• Collaborative mindset with the credibility and confidence to engage effectively across investment and operating teams

Qualifications & Experience

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Approximately 5–10 years of legal experience, with a strong preference for private equity–focused transactional and M&A experience
• Background in a leading law firm and/or in-house environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex M&A and private investment transactions, including structuring, negotiation, and execution
• Experience operating as a corporate generalist, handling a broad range of legal matters across transactions, governance, regulatory, and commercial areas
• Exposure to multi-state U.S. operations and cross-border or international transactions
• Ability to operate independently in a lean environment, exercising sound judgment and ownership over matters from initiation through resolution
• Prior experience working closely with investment professionals, senior executives, or principals in a fast-paced, high-accountability setting
• Management or mentorship experience is a plus, but not required
• Licensed to practice in New York, Delaware, and/or Massachusetts is preferred.

Location

• Onsite role located in Boston, MA

How To Apply

Download, complete and submit the fillable application form found on the OHA website ( ), along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200

Honolulu, Hawai'i 96817

Attention: Human Resources

Or via email:

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

SALARY

$122,232 to $150,072 per year. Starting salary may be between the minimum and maximum salary range provided, based on qualifications.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Board Legal Counsel is the chief legal advisor to the Board of Trustees ("BOT") Chairperson, the Board of Trustees, and the Chief of Staff of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The Board Legal Counsel is responsible for protecting OHA's legal and fiduciary interests as well as providing direct legal support to the BOT. This role ensures organizational compliance with all applicable state, federal, and trust laws, and supports the Board of Trustees (BOT) in fulfilling its constitutional and statutory duties under HRS §10-5.

As a key member of the Board of Trustees' team, the Board Legal Counsel helps advance OHA's mission to improve conditions for Native Hawaiians through ethical governance, risk mitigation, legal stewardship of trust resources, and compliance oversight. Key areas of support include governance and compliance matters, procurement and contract oversight, board policies and procedures, conflict of interest safeguards, and the review and development of legal memoranda, standard operating procedures, and other board related documents. Additionally, the Board Legal Counsel advises the BOT on OHA's escheat rights, related kuleana and land matters, and supports the Chairperson in their role as OHA's Chief Procurement Officer, Head of Purchasing Agency, and Senior Executive Board Member as a Co-Trustee of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

At the direction of the Chairperson, the Board Legal Counsel may further coordinate with OHA's Corporate Counsel or external legal advisors, as appropriate, to ensure alignment with broader legal strategies and risk mitigation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Legal Services for OHA

a. Reviews and advises on proposed Board actions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and OHA policies and procedures.

b. Drafts legal opinions and advisory memoranda addressing policy, operations, governance, and other administrative functions affecting OHA, the BOT, and staff at the request of the Chairperson, BOT, or Chief of Staff.

c. Reviews and revises OHA contracts, leases, and other transactional documents and instruments subject to the Chairperson or the BOT's review and/or approval, and which impose obligations, responsibilities, encumbrances, liens, or releases that safeguard the agency's legal and financial interests.

d. Conducts legal training for the BOT and Board staff on applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards relevant to their work duties and responsibilities.

2. Legal Services to the Board of Trustees

a. Provides legal counsel and guidance to the BOT Chairperson, Chairpersons of Standing Committees, Ad Hoc Committees, or Permitted Interaction Groups, BOT, and Chief of Staff on matters involving compliance, risk,

and legal interpretation, including the Board's oversight, fiduciary duties, strategic governance, and trust obligations.

b. Renders legal advice, counsel, and guidance on applicable laws, rules, regulations, court decisions, and legal documents that may affect agency or board operations, including but not limited to state and federal laws impacting Native Hawaiian self-determination, beneficiary rights, and OHA's statutory and fiduciary obligations as a public trust agency.

c. Develops, and implements programs and projects that enhance the legal services provided to the Chairperson, BOT, and Chief of Staff, helping to protect and advance the agency's legal and financial interests.

d. Supports the Board in developing and implementing legal strategies on high-level policy issues, such as ceded lands, the public land trust, Native Hawaiian entitlements, beneficiary services and funding, and agency accountability.

e. Reviews and assesses claims and potential litigation in coordination with the Chief of Staff and/or Corporate Counsel Office, as appropriate. Advises the Chairperson and BOT on legal strategies, including whether to pursue litigation or settlement, with careful consideration of fiduciary impact and organizational risk.

f. Provides legal guidance on complex, confidential, or politically sensitive matters that affect the Board's oversight and decision-making responsibilities.

g. Assists the BOT Chairperson, Chairpersons of Standing Committees, Ad Hoc Committees, Permitted Interaction Groups, BOT, and Chief of Staff with special projects and confidential assignments requiring legal insight and discretion.

h. Supports Standing Committee Chairs and their Aides, the Chief of Staff, and the Board Secretary by reviewing agendas and minutes for BOT and committee meetings, ensuring procedural and legal accuracy.

i. Evaluates legal risks and promotes a culture of compliance, integrity, and proactive legal stewardship at the Board level.

j. Continuously monitors the quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of internal and external legal services secured by and delivered specifically to the Board, in coordination with the Chief of Staff, as distinct from legal services retained by the agency for operational or programmatic purposes, unless otherwise requested by the Chairperson, BOT, or General Counsel. Ensures that all such services align with OHA's mission, fiduciary responsibilities, and commitment to legal and ethical excellence.

3. Consistently upholds the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Chairperson in alignment with the Hawaiʻi Rules of Professional Conduct.

4. Regular in person attendance is required although this position is hybrid-eligible in accordance with OHA's Telework policy and subject to the discretion and approval of the Board Chairperson.

5. This position requires residency on the Island of Oʻahu.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the Chairperson.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Education. Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

2. Licensure. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Hawai'i and a member in good standing with the Hawai'i State Bar Association.

3. Legal Work Experience. Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible legal practice.

• At least five (5) of those years must be in the State of Hawai'i.

• Legal experience must include the following:

i. Contractual and Legal Document Expertise. Minimum of five (5) years drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, leases, agreements, legal instruments, and amendments.

ii. Leadership and Legal Team Management. Minimum of five (5) years supervising and evaluating attorneys and legal support staff. Experience must demonstrate leadership, organizational, and team development skills in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Procurement Law. At least two (2) years of experience applying Hawai'i procurement laws as set forth in HRS Chapters 103D and 103F.

2. Specialized Legal Expertise. Demonstrated legal experience in one or more of the following areas is highly preferred:

• Trust law and fiduciary obligations

• Native Hawaiian rights and legal advocacy

• State of Hawai'i legislative and budgetary processes

• Civil litigation before State and/or Federal courts

• Administrative law and proceedings before boards, commissions, or hearing officers

• Public sector or nonprofit governance, including service as legal counsel to Boards of Directors or Trustees, Executive Leadership (CEO, VPs), with experience advising on legal, fiduciary, compliance, and governance matters

3. Public Accountability and Compliance. Experience interpreting and applying Hawai'i's Sunshine Law (HRS Chapter 92) and the Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA) (HRS Chapter 92F).

4. Cultural Competency and Mission Alignment.

• Knowledge of Native Hawaiian culture, language, and history, and ability to apply this understanding in a legal and organizational context.

• Familiarity with the Mana i Mauli Ola Strategic Plan or similar culturally grounded frameworks.

• Demonstrated commitment to working with or supporting Native Hawaiian communities or mission-aligned, values-based organizations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel/ General Counsel

Location: On Site - Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Salary: $150,000-$200,000 + DOE

Skills: Real Estate Law, Commercial Lease Negotiation, Purchase Agreements, Regulatory Compliance, Acquisition & Disposition Transactions, Tax Issues

About the Real Estate Company / The Opportunity:

Join a dynamic and growth-focused Real Estate Investment firm that is dedicated to acquiring and managing high-quality commercial properties across the Midwest and Southeast. This opportunity empowers you to make a direct impact on complex real estate transactions, fund structuring, and regulatory compliance while working at the forefront of strategic investment initiatives. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will play an integral role in supporting a mission to deliver best-in-class investment options, tax-efficient strategies, and long-term value for stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate and draft purchase agreements, NNN commercial leases, and high-complexity fund documents for commercial real estate transactions.
• Provide expert legal oversight on corporate formation, governance issues, and the structuring of investment funds.
• Manage acquisition and disposition processes, ensuring thorough due diligence and review of ALTA/title insurance reports for out-of-state assets.
• Advise senior management on legal strategy for regulatory, property tax, and compliance matters impacting investments.
• Ensure legal analysis and advocacy to protect company interests throughout deals and ongoing asset management.
• Review and negotiate loan documents; support limited securities law compliance initiatives.
• Assist with commercial property tax appeals, collections, and the formation/dissolution of tenancy in common agreements.
• Mentor junior legal team members, promoting best practices and process improvements.

Must-Have Skills:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating commercial real estate purchase agreements and leases, particularly NNN properties.
• Strong background in corporate formation, governance, and transactional real estate law.
• Expertise in due diligence, title/ALTA insurance review, loan document negotiation, and acquisition/disposition processes.
• Advanced critical thinking, legal analysis, and advocacy skills supporting business objectives.
• Meticulous attention to detail with proven ability to manage complex workflow and deadlines.
• Proactive problem solver with process improvement initiative.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Knowledge of securities law compliance and fund structuring.
• Experience with 1031 exchange transactions and commercial property tax appeals.
• Leadership, team-building, and mentoring abilities within legal teams.
• Experience or willingness to use AI to increase efficiency and outcomes.
• Track record in transactional and regulatory work related to real estate funds.

At NiCE, we don’t limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We’re ambitious. We’re game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you’re like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you.

At NiCE, we are a global leader in AI-powered customer experience solutions, helping organizations transform how they engage with customers across every interaction. Our unified cloud platform, CXone Mpower, enables enterprises to manage and optimize 100 percent of customer engagements across voice and digital channels, combining contact center capabilities with advanced analytics, automation, and conversational AI. As an AI-first company, NiCE is advancing the next generation of intelligent, automated customer interactions through generative AI, virtual agents, and real-time decisioning to drive improved satisfaction, efficiency, and loyalty at scale. NiCE also offers complementary compliance and public sector solutions that extend our AI capabilities into regulated and mission‑critical environments. With more than 25,000 customers worldwide, including 85 of the Fortune 100, NiCE operates in over 150 countries. Learn more at the Role

As a Senior Legal Counsel on NiCE’s Americas Legal team, you will support high‑value commercial and technology transactions that are central to NiCE’s customer experience business. The role is focused on enabling growth of NiCE’s CXone Mpower platform through the negotiation and structuring of complex technology, SaaS, and strategic partnership agreements. You will work closely with sales, product, finance, security, and privacy stakeholders to address issues at the intersection of cloud technology, data protection, and regulatory compliance, while providing practical, business-oriented legal guidance.

In addition to transactional responsibilities, you will contribute to the development of scalable contracting processes, legal playbooks, and operational improvements to support a rapidly growing and evolving business. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel for NiCE Americas, this hybrid role requires two days per week in the office and offers the opportunity to operate as a trusted legal advisor within a global, AI‑driven customer experience organization.

We are seeking a senior legal professional who demonstrates the following attributes:

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• Strategic and Commercial Mindset: Approaches legal issues with strong business judgment and creativity, delivering solutions that advance NiCE’s strategic and commercial objectives.
  
• Collaborative Partner: Works effectively across cross‑functional and geographically diverse teams, building trust and influence with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  
• Clear and Persuasive Communicator: Communicates complex legal concepts clearly and concisely, both in writing and verbally, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
  
• Proactive Problem Solver: Manages multiple priorities with minimal supervision, anticipates risks, and drives matters to completion in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
  
• Adaptable and Resilient: Remains effective and composed amid change, ambiguity, and shifting business priorities.
  
• Team‑Oriented Professional: Values collaboration and contributes positively to a high‑performing, engaged legal team culture.
  

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• Lead Complex Transactions: Structure, negotiate, and manage sophisticated commercial and technology transactions across sales, product, and procurement, with a primary focus on enterprise cloud offerings.
  
• Provide Legal and Regulatory Guidance: Advise on U.S. and international legal issues related to SaaS, data protection, cybersecurity, and commercial contracting, delivering practical, risk‑balanced guidance to the business.
  
• Scale Legal Operations: Develop, maintain, and improve legal playbooks, templates, and contracting processes to increase efficiency and support a growing, fast‑moving organization.
  
• Partner Cross‑Functionally: Collaborate with legal colleagues and cross‑functional stakeholders globally to align legal strategies with business priorities and key initiatives.
  
• Anticipate Regulatory Change: Monitor and assess evolving laws and regulations affecting NiCE’s commercial activities and proactively advise on risk mitigation and compliance.
  
• Enable the Business: Educate and train internal teams on legal, compliance, and contracting best practices to support informed and efficient decision‑making.
  
• Build Trusted Relationships: Establish strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.
  
• Support Strategic Growth: Contribute to initiatives that advance NiCE’s global growth strategy and innovation agenda.
  
• Other Legal Matters: Support additional legal projects and responsibilities as needed.
  

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• Education and Licensing: Juris Doctor with strong academic credentials and an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  
• SaaS and Technology Experience: Minimum of 8 to 10 years of legal experience, with substantial experience supporting SaaS, cloud computing, and enterprise software transactions primarily on the vendor side.
  
• Transactional Expertise: Demonstrated experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex SaaS and technology agreements, including Data Processing Agreements and, where applicable, Business Associate Agreements.
  
• Legal Acumen: Strong working knowledge of data privacy, cybersecurity, and intellectual property law, including familiarity with U.S. and international data protection regimes and evolving regulatory trends.
  
• In‑House Experience: Prior in‑house legal experience supporting a commercial or technology‑driven business environment.
  

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• Public Company or Global Environment: Experience supporting a U.S. publicly traded company and/or a global, multinational organization.
  
• Operational Maturity: Proven ability to design, improve, and scale legal processes, templates, and playbooks in support of a growing business.
  
• AI and Emerging Technology Law: Familiarity with evolving artificial intelligence and automated decision‑making laws and regulations in the United States and internationally, including emerging global frameworks such as the EU AI Act.
  

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• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business guidance.
  
• Strong organizational skills and sound judgment, with the ability to manage multiple matters independently in a fast‑paced environment.
  
• Collaborative, team‑oriented approach with the ability to build effective working relationships across functions, regions, and cultures.
  

NiCE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, neurotype, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.