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Do you want to help revolutionize a major industry? At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), you’ll have the opportunity to impact the future of real estate by developing innovative and engaging places that reinvent being together. Come join a team that builds excitement about working at URW. You’ll get to work with leaders who are passionate about tackling changing consumer behavior with innovative experiences. All this bold vision means the company culture embraces evolution and change. We believe there is no "perfect" candidate and want to encourage applying even if all the requirements listed aren’t met. If you're passionate about URW and looking to learn and grow, then we look forward to reviewing your application!
We are currently looking for our:
Director, Legal Leasing (Based out of Corporate HQ in Century City, CA)
What we offer
We are excited to offer this opportunity to join us URW as the Director of Legal Leasing and Strategy. We value diverse perspectives and innovative thinking. The Director of Legal Leasing and Strategy is a dynamic and energetic senior legal leader who serves as a change agent within the Company’s legal team. This position is perfect for individuals who enjoy tackling challenges, energizing and inspiring teams, and are committed to fostering significant growth and transformation. With a strategic mindset and a commitment to excellence, the Director will not only oversee all legal aspects of legal leasing, but will inspire the team to challenge existing practices, embrace innovation, and push for bold changes that elevate our standards and processes. This leader demonstrates boldness by collaborating with Leasing, Asset Management, and senior leadership to achieve business goals, establish future ambitions, and promote a culture where exceptional legal documentation and innovative solutions are standard practice. This leader will champion new ways of working, and lead the efficient negotiation and execution of complex retail, office, and mixed-use lease documentation across the portfolio, all while energizing the team to reach new heights in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Scope
Department Leadership & Strategy
- Co-Lead the Legal Leasing department, establishing strategy, priorities, goals, workflows, and performance standards.
- Oversee a team of attorneys, paralegals, and coordinators; provide coaching, training, and professional development to strengthen negotiation, communication, legal, and business skills.
- Ensure alignment between legal leasing operations and the Company’s leasing, operational, and financial objectives.
- Maintain strong internal partnerships with Leasing leadership, Asset Management, Development, IT, and Senior Executives.
- Monitor departmental KPIs, resource needs, and workload allocation to ensure timely and accurate delivery of all leasing documentation.
Legal Drafting, Negotiation & Advisory
- Oversee and participate in the drafting and negotiation of leases, amendments, LOIs, subleases, assignments, temporary licenses, and related documents.
- Provide high‑level legal and business counsel on landlord/tenant issues, defaults, disputes, and other real estate matters.
- Ensure consistency and standardization of lease language, templates, policies, and procedures across the organization.
- Guide teams through complex legal and business issues, offering solutions that align with Company strategy while minimizing risk.
Operational Excellence
- Ensure leasing documentation is processed efficiently through execution, including coordination between legal, leasing, operations, and other internal departments.
- Oversee development and maintenance of legal leasing databases, systems, and tools in partnership with IT.
- Implement compliance best practices, legal updates, and continued education initiatives to support a strong, informed legal practice.
- Maintain deep knowledge of the Company’s tenant portfolio, business priorities, and market considerations.
Collaboration & Communication
- Serve as key liaison between Legal and Leasing teams, ensuring clear communication, issue escalation, and timely delivery of solutions.
- Advise senior leadership on legal trends, portfolio risks, negotiation strategies, and operational process improvements.
- Represent the Legal Leasing function in cross‑functional initiatives, strategic planning, and portfolio decision‑making.
What we’re looking for
- Member of the California Bar in good standing.
- 12+ years of experience negotiating and drafting complex retail, office, and/or mixed‑use lease documents; REIT or major retail/real estate company experience strongly preferred.
- Experience leading or managing a legal team in a high‑volume transactional environment.
- Strong academic background preferred; combination of big‑law and in‑house experience ideal.
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and deliver results under tight timelines.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to integrate legal judgment with practical business needs.
- Positive, collaborative, solutions‑oriented mindset with the ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced, team‑focused environment.
- Demonstrated adaptability and resilience, with a growth mindset that embraces change and proactively seeks solutions in evolving circumstances.
Compensation
- Exempt
- $180,000 - $225,000 per year + Discretionary Annual Bonus
What is important to us
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is driven by an entrepreneurial foundation of talented and ambitious employees who embrace change, strive for innovation, and know when to venture into uncharted terrain. Teams within URW are collaborative and thrive by working together to seize opportunity and solve challenges. Employees receive mentorship and guidance while being empowered to drive their initiatives, embracing their individuality and unique backgrounds. URW‘s flagship destinations are interwoven into the community fabric, and we give employees the power to be impactful in their work and lead meaningful change in our communities through volunteering, DE&I programming and leading ESG efforts. URW is an innovator and trend setter in experiential entertainment and is making bold moves to be a brand that creates inspiring consumer experiences in-person and digitally. Breaking beyond conventional beliefs, URW is surprising and delighting customers by reinventing being together and creating memorable moments.
Our company purpose – to Reinvent Being Together – is about reimagining how individuals and communities come together, socialize, and enjoy dynamic experiences alongside one another in entirely new ways. We are at our best when we are TOGETHER safely and joyfully
Our Story:
From South Africa to Southern California, the ColRich story is a decades-long journey of growth, continuous reinvention and a culture of caring. Through generations of family ownership, the ColRich brand has evolved, but the company’s foundation remains the same today as in the beginning; build lasting communities through a culture centered around innovation, humility and a commitment to helping others – ColRich Thrive.
Our Bio:
ColRich is a real estate, construction and investment firm focused on value-add, residential real estate in strategic locations primarily in the Western U.S. Our platform’s sustainability is assured through long- term ownership enabled by long-term debt and equity. We are focused on enduring, tax-efficient cash flow for our investors.
In the multifamily space, we actively maximize cash-on-cash returns and capital appreciation by acquiring properties with upside through extensive renovation and improved management. Leveraging our unique homebuilding background and construction platform, we reposition these older properties as design-forward, affordable workforce housing alternatives to newer Class A product.
Our development history includes the successful entitlement, construction, marketing and sales of single- family homes, townhomes, mid-rise condominiums and apartments. Currently we are bringing to market two master-planned, destination-oriented communities offering a combined 5,000+ homes (both for sale and rental) over a 10-year time horizon. In addition, the company is also working on several individual apartment developments (1,000+ units).
With a service matters operating philosophy, our team is passionate about supporting residents across our portfolio, building better environments that fuel happier residents, improving investor returns and creating a strong sense of purpose that drives what we do every day.
Our Current Portfolio:
ColRich’s portfolio includes $1.05 billion of equity actively invested through December 2025 in 89 deals across 9 states. These include master-planned community developments and 20,000+ multifamily units.
Our Approach:
A vertically integrated, hands-on approach is at the core of our company’s capabilities. Deep in-house construction, design, finance and asset management expertise ensures that our essential functions are managed internally and operationally intertwined to produce indisputable long-term value for our stakeholders. Our communities are built to last, offering enduring and stable environments where our residents will thrive.
Our DNA:
- Caring
- Wired for Connection
- Ever Evolving
- Hardworking
- Original Thinkers
- Competitive
- Humble
- Seasoned Through Adversity
Our Mantra:
Build lasting communities
Position: Legal and JV Operations Coordinator – San Diego, CA
About the Role: The Legal and JV Oper administrative and operational support across Legal, Insurance, and Joint Venture Accounting functions. This role is responsible for managing corporate compliance filings, litigation and claims documentation, insurance tracking, JV accounting administrative processes, and invoice management. The position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate documentation, timely filings, organized contract management, and visibility into claim and insurance trends.
Specific responsibilities include:
Legal Operations & Litigation Support
- Coordinate document production to outside counsel and assist in discovery responses
- Track claims data including type, frequency, and settlement values
- Acknowledge Service of Process (CT Corp)
- Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and presentations
- Maintain contract management and organized legal file systems
Insurance Administration & Claims Tracking
- Track insurance policies, COIs, renewals, and historical renewal costs
- Coordinate documentation for OCIP and Builders’ Risk policies
- Manage quality control of policy updates (SOV, Named Insureds)
- Coordinate with adjusters, construction, and property management regarding remediation and claims
- Assist with insurance renewal processes
- Maintain tracking of insurance and legal costs and claim trends
Corporate Entity
- Manage entity acquisitions, dissolutions and DBA/FBN filings
- File required Secretary of State filings
- Maintain corporate compliance calendars and tracking logs
- Serve as primary point of contact for CT Corp communications
JV Accounting and Finance Administration
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
- Monitor and record daily bank activity (ACH/wires) - Research discrepancies
- Ad hoc data analysis and special projects
- Support Yardi migration initiatives
- Manage CPA invoice tracking and payments
- Prepare annual Form 1099 filings
- Track and process legal and professional service invoices
Requirements:
- 3–5 years administrative, legal operations, or accounting support experience
- Strong Excel skills (tracking, data organization, reporting)
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience with litigation support, insurance administration, or entity management preferred
Reporting Structure:
- Reports to: Accounting Manager
- Receives task direction from: JV Director and Legal Director
- Performance evaluation: Led by Accounting Manager, with input from both directors
Benefits:
- Base salary and discretionary annual bonus competitive with industry standards
- $65,000 - $80,000 depending on experience
- Health and dental insurance paid fully at the employee level by employer
- Eligible upon hire for 401(k) plan
- Paid holidays and vacation time
Legal Billing Specialist
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Salary: $70K to $85K commensurate with experience, plus comprehensive benefits, along with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc.
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire, Onsite
LHH is working with a reputable regional law firm in seeking an experienced Legal Billing Specialist to support a fast‑paced practice with complex client billing requirements for their Cerritos office. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in e‑billing, LEDES/UTBMS compliance, and advanced legal billing software, along with exceptional accuracy, communication, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities:
- Full‑cycle billing, including preparation, review, and finalization of prebills and invoices for hourly, flat‑fee, and contingency matters
- Verify billable vs. non‑billable time, identify time entry errors, and ensure rate accuracy
- Apply client billing guidelines, including LEDES formatting and UTBMS task codes
- Review and edit narratives for clarity and compliance
- Process billing adjustments, write‑downs, and write‑offs
- Submit invoices through e‑billing systems such as CounselLink, Legal Tracker, and Serengeti; resolve rejections and resubmit
- Support month‑end billing cycles and assist with general ledger summaries
- Apply client payments and support basic accounts receivable processes
- Maintain awareness of trust accounting procedures, including IOLTA fundamentals
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of legal billing experience in a law firm setting
- Proficiency with Aderant/Sierra or comparable billing systems (Elite 3E, Elite Enterprise, Elite ProLaw)
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Solid understanding of e‑billing processes, client guidelines, LEDES invoicing, and UTBMS coding
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Experience reconciling billing discrepancies and supporting AR workflows is a plus
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Our client, Vercel, is seeking a Director of Legal, Product Foundations.
About Vercel:
Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps customers like Ramp, Supreme, PayPal, and Under Armour build for the AI-native web.
Our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products. That starts with creating a place where everyone can do their best work. Whether you're building on our platform, supporting our customers, or shaping our story: You can just ship things.
About the Role:
Vercel is hiring a Director of Legal, Product Foundations, to build the legal foundations that enable our product velocity at scale. The core priority for this role is leading privacy and regulatory matters on the legal team; you will also oversee IP and litigation.
You will report to Vercel’s VP of Legal and partner closely with Security, Trust & Safety, and GRC, as well as product, engineering, and other teams.
This role is based in SF, where we have a 3-day/week in-office requirement.
What You Will Do:
- Lead Vercel’s privacy program, regulatory strategy and frameworks, IP strategy, litigation, and the legal team’s incident response processes
- Translate complex requirements into business-oriented, actionable guidance so product teams can continue to ship fast
- Build scalable programs using policies, playbooks, templates, training, and AI
About You:
- California Bar admission or eligible for Registered In-House Counsel exception, and in good standing.
- 12+ years of legal experience, including meaningful product counseling, privacy, and/or regulatory experience in-house at a high-growth technology company serving enterprise customers
- Strong understanding of AI, cloud services, and general b2b SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS business practices and relevant global regulatory requirements
- Strong judgment and creativity around risk-assessment and mitigation. Able to make decisions with imperfect facts, embracing Vercel’s speed and obsession with product innovation
- Deep technical literacy. Comfortable mapping technical architectures, data flows, and controls into legal risk frameworks. Excited to dig deep to understand Vercel’s evolving product suite.
- Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, particularly with non-lawyers
- Cooperative approach, willing to take on additional responsibilities where no job is too big or too small
- Experience managing legal teams, building strategic programs, and partnering with senior business and technical leaders.
- Fluency with AI tools
Bonus If You:
- Prior history leading litigation and IP (including familiarity with open source software)
- Experience supporting IPO readiness, M&A integration, and cyber incidents
- Hands-on experience with DMCA, Digital Services Act, HIPAA, FedRAMP, and other regulations and certifications applicable to Vercel
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package, including equity.
- Inclusive Healthcare Package.
- Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
- Flexible Time Off.
- We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.
Vercel has exclusively engaged Kerwin Associates to conduct this search. Any resumes sent directly to Vercel will be forwarded to Kerwin Associates. If you are interested in speaking about or applying for this role, please contact Anne Kerwin Payne ( ) at Kerwin Associates.
Our client, Nexthop AI, is seeking a Director, Legal for their Santa Clara office (hybrid onsite schedule).
Nexthop AI, a Series B, 300-person startup, is building the next-generation AI networking platforms for hyperscalers. As an AI infrastructure startup, they are developing innovative systems to enable large-scale AI deployments. Their team is comprised of industry veterans passionate about building sophisticated systems that support the next generation of computing in a fast-paced startup environment. They are backed by Lightspeed, Kleiner, Battery Ventures, and others.
Nexthop AI is seeking its first lawyer to own and scale legal and handle all customer-facing legal matters. This role will serve as the primary legal partner to Sales, enabling revenue growth while managing risk in a fast-moving AI infrastructure company.
As the company’s first legal hire, this role combines hands-on contract negotiation with building the foundational commercial legal processes, templates, and policies required to support scale. The ideal candidate is commercially minded, pragmatic, and comfortable operating independently within a rapidly scaling company.
Responsibilities:
- Be the point person on all legal matters for a growing startup
- Structure, negotiate, and draft commercial contracts supporting the execution of customer-facing agreements.
- Partner directly with Sales leadership to structure deals that close efficiently while protecting the company’s interests
- Provide clear, practical guidance to Sales on contract terms, fallback positions, and deal risk
- Serve as an escalation point for complex or high-value deals
- Identify, assess, and manage legal risk across commercial transactions, including:
- Data usage and AI-related provisions
- IP ownership and licensing
- Liability, indemnity, and limitation of liability
- Balance speed and risk tolerance appropriate for a growth-stage company
- Advise leadership on legal implications of new products, pricing models, and go-to-market strategies
- Drive continual process improvement within the legal team and broader commercial operations.
- Translate legal concepts into business-friendly guidance for non-lawyers
- Manage outside counsel as needed, including scoping work and controlling costs
- Scale and manage the legal team when appropriate
Qualifications:
- JD and an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 6–12+ years of experience in commercial contracting, preferably in:
- In-house roles closely aligned with Sales or Revenue teams in similar industries
- Proven experience negotiating complex manufacturing/supply contracts in an in-house setting
- Strong judgment and comfort in making decisions without extensive precedent or supervision
- Ability to operate as a one-person legal function in a startup environment
- Experience building and scaling - both people and infrastructure
- Commercially oriented and solutions-driven
- Direct, practical, and comfortable pushing back when necessary
- Bias towards action and getting to yes
- Comfortable with ambiguity and incomplete information
Compensation:
- The salary range for this position is $220-$250k per year, with significant equity.
Nexthop AI has exclusively engaged Kerwin Associates to conduct this search. Any resumes sent directly to Nexthop AI will be forwarded to Kerwin Associates. If interested in this role, please contact Anne Kerwin Payne ( ) and Michelle LeBiavant ( ) at Kerwin Associates.
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative, operational, and client service support within a Trademark practice. This role supports attorneys, paralegals, and practice leadership across trademark prosecution and disputes, client onboarding, business development, billing, and executive-level coordination. This role will sit hybrid in Silicon Valley, CA.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Drafting and managing trademark-related documents and filings
• Coordinating with USPTO tools, docketing, vendors, and foreign counsel
• Supporting client onboarding, engagement letters, and conflicts processes
• Assisting with business development, marketing materials, CRM updates, and social media support
• Reviewing prebills, monitoring billing arrangements, and supporting collections
• Managing complex calendars, travel, meetings, and executive communications
• Supporting practice administration initiatives and special projects
Qualifications:
• 3+ years supporting law firm partners or senior executives
• 3+ years of trademark prosecution and/or dispute experience (domestic and foreign)
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• High level of discretion, accountability, and professionalism
• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, CRM tools, and collaboration platforms
About the Job:
We are looking for a talented Senior Legal Counsel to support our U.S. apparel e-commerce operations. As the primary legal partner to the U.S. business teams, you will provide strategic counsel on operational and compliance matters in this dynamic market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise on U.S. e-commerce matters, including IP, sales compliance, contract review, negotiation, dispute resolution, and legislative updates.
- Provide legal guidance on U.S. law issues impacting the global business operations.
- Collaborate with global legal teams to support and align international business strategies and operations.
Qualifications:
- Candidates must have at least 8 years of meaningful, hands-on legal experience in at least one of the following areas:
- Apparel, sportswear, or fashion brands;
- E-commerce businesses, either as a platform operator or marketplace seller; or
- International trade, cross-border sourcing, or supply chain matters.
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active state bar membership.
- Strong business insight, proactive mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for working in a fast-paced, tech corporate environment.
A leading entertainment company is hiring a Contract Administration Coordinator to join their team. This on-site role offers a temporary opportunity supporting a dynamic legal environment within the media industry. The position involves managing contracts and coordinating essential legal documentation, making it ideal for professionals with a background in entertainment contract administration.
Contract Administration Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Overseeing and organizing calendars for internal and external meetings.
- Responding promptly and professionally to a high volume of calls, emails, and meeting requests.
- Preparing and processing legal documents using DocuSign, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Handling contract-related tasks, including reviewing and understanding agreements with guilds such as DGA, WGA, PGA, and SAG-AFTRA.
- Managing detailed review of documents related to guild paperwork, payments, credits, and arbitration matters, while prioritizing urgent tasks.
Contract Administration Coordinator Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to manage calendars and coordinate meetings efficiently.
- Proficiency in DocuSign and familiarity with electronic signature workflows.
- Experience reading and interpreting contracts linked to entertainment guilds and managing related documentation.
- At least 2 years in contract administration or legal support roles, preferably within entertainment or media.
- Over 1 year of prior experience in entertainment or media environments.
Perks and Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Life Insurance.
- 401(k) Program.
- Commuter Benefit.
- eLearning and Ongoing Training.
- Education Reimbursement.
- Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.
If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.
In this role, you'll spearhead editorial themes, create high-value content, and lead a talented team.
This position requires a strong background in legal and AI content along with 8+ years of experience.
Hybrid work options are available, providing flexibility while equal emphasis on professional development and work-life balance.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits await.
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Job Title: Practice Consultant
Location: Woodland Hills, CA (Onsite – Full Time)
Compensation: $35 to $45 per hour
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and relationship-driven Practice Consultant with experience in the U.S. legal industry to join our team in Woodland Hills, CA. This role is ideal for someone with a background in legal services, law firms, or legal technology who also possesses strong sales acumen and exceptional interpersonal skills.
The Practice Consultant will be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of clients, ensuring long-term client satisfaction, retention, and expansion of services. The ideal candidate excels at building trusted relationships, communicating effectively with legal professionals, and identifying opportunities to strengthen client partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain a portfolio of legal industry clients, serving as the primary relationship contact.
- Develop strong, long-term relationships with clients to ensure high satisfaction, retention, and engagement.
- Identify opportunities to grow and expand client accounts through additional services, solutions, or strategic guidance.
- Conduct regular check-ins, meetings, and consultations with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored recommendations.
- Act as a trusted advisor to law firms and legal professionals, leveraging knowledge of the legal industry.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding, service delivery, and issue resolution.
- Maintain accurate records of client interactions, opportunities, and portfolio performance.
- Proactively address concerns and resolve issues to maintain strong client relationships.
- Meet or exceed portfolio growth and retention goals.
Qualifications
- Previous experience working in the U.S. legal industry (law firm, legal services, legal technology, or related field).
- You must have a sense of urgency, this is not a laid back roll.
- Strong sales, client development, or account management experience.
- Exceptional relationship management and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build trust and credibility with legal professionals.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple client relationships simultaneously.
- Proactive, results-oriented, and highly professional.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in client success, account management, or consulting roles within the legal sector.
- Proven track record of client retention and portfolio growth.
Work Environment
- Full-time onsite position located in Woodland Hills, California.
- Collaborative, professional environment focused on delivering high-quality service to clients in the legal industry.
- Occasional travel to visit clients in-person is required
Compensation
- Hourly wage: $35 to $45 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Medical benefits
- 401K
