Arizona Attorney General's Enviornmental Protection Unit (multiple positions) (added on 10/17) Phoenix, AZ (or possibility of remote within Arizona) 1. Special Assistant Attorney General - Litigation Director (Legal Fellow) Salary range: $120,000-$133,000 The Arizona Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is hiring an attorney with litigation experience and a background in environmental and water law to join the Environmental Protection Unit in the Civil Division as a Special Assistant Attorney General – Litigation Director.The Litigation Director will be responsible for taking matters from inception through trial or settlement and for supervising litigation matters in the Unit, including the litigation decision making and work products of less experienced attorneys in the Unit. For all litigation matters, the Litigation Director will directly supervise Unit attorneys, providing guidance and mentoring, and annual performance evaluations with recommendations to the Unit Chief. As such, the Litigation Director must have experience in the supervision of litigation attorneys and staff. This Litigation Director position is sponsored annually by Arizona State University School of Law (ASU Law) with the expectation of renewal upon satisfactory job evaluations and continued funding. Full job description and application link. 2. Special Assistant Attorney General (Legal Fellow) Salary range: $90,000-$112,000 The Arizona Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is hiring an attorney with practice experience and a passion for environmental protection to join the Environmental Protection Unit in the Civil Division as a Special Assistant Attorney General. The Special Assistant Attorney General will be overseen by the Environmental Protection Unit Chief and will work closely with the Unit’s other attorneys and other consumer protection attorneys and staff. The Special Assistant Attorney General will have ownership over the development of legal matters they initiate or work on as part of a larger team of attorneys within the Unit or from other units within the Civil Litigation Division. This position is a one-year position sponsored by Arizona State University School of Law (ASU Law) with the expectation of renewal for a second year upon satisfactory job evaluations and for subsequent renewal on a yearly basis contingent on both satisfactory job performance and continued funding. Full job description and application link.
Microsoft (multiple positions) (added on 10/17) DC or Redmond, WA, or New York, NY, or Mountain View, CA 1. Senior Corporate Counsel The Corporate External and Legal Affairs (CELA) organization is looking for a skilled attorney with a passion for technology to join the Cloud + AI legal team and serve as a trusted advisor for the Azure engineering group. As Senior Corporate Counsel, you will take on a broad and varied portfolio of legal work critical to supporting some of Microsoft’s most strategic products and services, including AI supercomputing infrastructure. The broad and varied portfolio of legal work includes all aspects of developing and operating hyperscale cloud services, including negotiating complex technology collaboration agreements with Microsoft’s most strategic partners and compliance with product engineering. Full job description and application link. 2. Principle Corporate Counsel Are you an attorney with a passion for gaming and ready to work at the forefront of legal challenges impacting marketing and advertising in the video game and entertainment industry? The Corporate and External Legal Affairs (CELA) organization is hiring Principal Corporate Counsel to provide legal support in the areas of Advertising and Marketing across Xbox and Microsoft’s game studios. In this role you will be an integral part of the business teams you support, providing day-to-day legal counsel on a broad range of domestic and international issues impacting marketing and advertising as well as consumer protection, publicity rights, intellectual property, antitrust, privacy, digital safety, and emerging regulations. Full job description and application link.
Leonard Carder LLP (added on 10/17) Associate General Counsel Oakland, CA Salary range: $92,000 and $141,000 For more than 80 years, Leonard Carder has aided unions and workers involved in some of the most memorable labor struggles on the West Coast and has championed workers’ rights in precedent-setting litigation. We represent local and international labor unions and employee benefit plans, as well as representing employees in class actions, individual workers’ rights cases, and law reform litigation. Leonard Carder, LLP, located in Oakland, is looking for attorneys with experience or interest in union labor, employment and employee benefits law, and with a demonstrated commitment to the goals of workers’ rights and the labor movement. Ideal candidates should have strong research, writing and analytical skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with unions, employee benefit trust funds, and workers. Candidates with three or more years of relevant experience are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a hybrid position that requires in-person work in Oakland, California. Full job description and application link.
Uber (added on 10/10) Product Counsel, Marketplace DC or San Francisco Salary range for DC: $208,000-$231,000 We have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced attorney to support Marketplace for our Product Legal team. The Product Legal team owns and drives all product-related legal reviews at HQ, and advises operations teams. In this role, you’ll advise Uber’s Marketplace product and ops teams responsible for operating Uber’s sophisticated pricing and matching systems that connects riders to drivers and eaters to couriers across billions of annual trips and deliveries. If you’re passionate about working on a mission at the heart of Uber’s business, solving challenging problems with impact, and advising on complex features involving AI and machine learning, come join our team! What You’ll Do: Lead legal reviews of new Marketplace products or features, including AI/machine learning models, which operationalize the technology for pricing and matching riders / drivers and eaters / couriers using the Uber and UberEats app; Coordinate global reviews with our regional partners, create / review terms & conditions, and advise on how to position/structure these products/features to reduce risk; Be an active and trusted business partner, and ensure the provision of timely business-focussed advice to the Mobility and Delivery business on marketplace issues of pricing and matching. Full job description and application link.
EarthJustice (multiple positions) (added on 10/9) 1. Associate Attorney, California Regional Office San Francisco or Los Angeles, CA Salary Range: SF: $110,500-$123,00 or LA: $105,000 - $117,100 Earthjustice seeks an Associate Attorney to conduct legal advocacy, including litigation and administrative advocacy, with the California Regional Office. The hybrid work position requires 0-3 years post-law school legal experience. The attorney selected for this position will play a key role in legal actions that can make a real difference to people’s health and well-being and protect important environmental values. This attorney’s emphasis area will be our Right to Zero priorities. The Right to Zero program is working to transform the way we use energy and transport goods, services and ourselves across the country. From our power grid to ports, buses to garbage trucks, the Right to Zero team works to ditch fossil fuels and lead the shift to zero-emissions. The attorney will primarily focus on California-specific Right to Zero litigation and advocacy, and may also work on Right to Zero issues that are either federal or outside California, or on other California Regional Office priorities. Full job description and application link. 2. Associate Attorney, Community Partnerships Program Los Angeles, CA Salary Range: $105,000 - $117,100 The Associate Attorney position is a three-year position with the potential for extension, designed to help attorneys who are in the early stages of their careers to develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates skilled in the various phases of public interest litigation. As Associate Attorneys gain experience, they gradually take on more independent responsibility for their cases but work throughout their tenure under the supervision of Senior Attorneys, Deputy Managing Attorneys, or the Managing Attorney. Many Associates have gone on to other positions within Earthjustice and with other public interest organizations. Associate Attorneys perform a range of work, in partnership with senior attorneys and professional staff, to investigate, develop, and prosecute administrative appeals and litigation including: factual investigation, legal research, case development, record review, client engagement and development, expert evidence and witness development, motions practice and brief writing, oral advocacy, and appellate advocacy. Full job description and application link.
LA28 (added on 10/9) Managing Counsel, Commercial Los Angeles, CA Salary: $160,000-$175,000 LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community. Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. The Managing Counsel will be an integral part of the legal team, working closely with the Associate General Counsel and broader legal department to advise LA28’s senior management on legal matters. This position will leverage negotiation, relationship-building, critical-thinking and communication skills to support the legal needs for the commercial teams of the organization, including sponsorship agreements, operational contracts, licensing arrangements, supply agreements, activation agreements, marketing and content-creation support, legal memoranda, and summaries. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to increase your professional network, gain valuable negotiating and business skills, and grow with the organization as we gear up for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games! This position will report to the Associate General Counsel. Full job description and application link.
Superior Court of California (added on 10/9) Court Comissioner, Child Support San Francisco, CA Salary: $208.018 annually The Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, is actively seeking well qualified and highly motivated individuals for the position of Court Commissioner. This professional level position performs various subordinate judicial functions as prescribed by law or conferred by the Court. As directed by the Presiding Judge, and under the general direction of the Supervising Judge of the Unified Family Court, the Court Commissioner will conduct hearings and conferences in family law proceedings with a primary assignment in the AB1058/Title IV-D Child Support Department. The Court Commissioner may be asked to serve as a temporary judge handling a variety of court matters, and upon stipulation of the parties, the Court Commissioner may sit as a Superior Court Judge Pro Tem. The ideal candidate possesses knowledge, abilities, and expertise consistent with the highest standards of the legal profession; a high level of integrity, good judgment, decisiveness, patience, intelligence, and exemplary people skills; and a commitment to upholding the law and adjudicating cases fairly and efficiently. While serving the San Francisco Superior Court, the Court Commissioner is prohibited from the private practice of law. Application deadline is October 21. Full job description and application link.
Palantir (added on 9/30) Legal Counsel Palo Alto, CA Salary Range: $135,000 - $200,000 Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more. Palantir’s in-house legal team works to proactively address legal issues so that Palantir can continue to drive positive impact in the world. As Legal Counsel, you will be a key contributor to the legal team and to the company as a whole. You will work as a generalist on a wide array of commercial and corporate legal matters, from structuring and negotiating M&A, partnerships, joint ventures, and other corporate and commercial transactions, to working on regulatory and international legal issues. However, you will also be a specialist, helping us navigate the general corporate, equity compensation and governance-related complexities that we face around the world, particularly when we first begin engagements in a new country, while interacting directly with our legal and company leadership. Full job description and application link.
Waymo (multiple positions) (added on 9/30) Mountain View or San Francisco 1. Regulatory Counsel Salary range: $238,000-$302,000 Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. As part of Waymo's Legal team, you will work on the exciting legal issues surrounding our transformational autonomous driving technology and help drive our business lines forward from technology ideation through scaled commercial deployment. We partner with our public policy, safety, security and privacy experts to define transportation policy for the autonomous driving world to come, advising on regulatory changes that support and protect our users around the world. We collaborate with our engineering, product, strategy and operations teams to develop and protect our intellectual property portfolio and drive our corporate and commercial transactions. We ensure compliance with an increasingly complex and dynamic range of global regulations. And we anticipate, mitigate, and litigate high-profile and precedent-setting legal matters. Full job description and application link. 2. Commercial Corporate Counsel Salary range: $238,000-$302,000 As Commerical Corporate Counsel you will: review, draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, with a focus on commercial real estate agreements (e.g. leases, construction agreements, EV charging agreements, etc.); respond promptly to legal requests from clients, summarizing and communicating legal concepts in a clear and concise manner; advise business and cross functional stakeholders on legal issues that may include real estate, supply chain, and regulatory issues, agreement structures and approval processes, company policies and procedures, IP, and negotiation strategy; support the continuous improvement of Waymo and the legal department by identifying and implementing improvements in processes, forms and operations. Full job description and application link.
UCLA School of Law (added on 9/30) Part-time Lecturers for Spring 2026 Semester Los Angeles, CA Pay range: $1477 per semester per unit (for assisting) to $4,437 per semester per unit (for solo teaching) UCLA Law School invites applications from individuals interested in teaching a course in one of its degree programs for the Spring 2026 semester. These are academic, non-tenure track, part-time, limited-term appointments. For UCLA Law’s JD program, we are seeking highly qualified instructors in a variety of subjects and courses. These classes are held in person on UCLA’s campus. UCLA Law offers a Master of Legal Studies degree for mid-career non-lawyer professionals who wish to gain a sophisticated understanding of law but do not wish to become lawyers. The Law School is interested in applicants with relevant experience who would like to teach courses in Legal Writing/Analysis, Health Care Law, Employment Law (including Employment Discrimination Law), Entertainment Law, Business Law, or Contract Drafting/Analysis to the highly motivated professionals in this program. UCLA Law offers an LL.M. degree (Master of Laws) to students who have already earned a degree in law. Most of these students are international lawyers who come to UCLA from around the globe to study American Law intensely for one year. The Law School is interested in applicants with relevant experience who would like to teach in this program, particularly candidates who are interested in teaching Contract Drafting, Legal Writing/Analysis, or Professional Responsibility. Classes in the LL.M. degree program are held in person on UCLA’s campus and class times are flexible. Decisions will be made on a rolling basis and the timing of decisions will vary according to a variety of factors, including curricular need, course scheduling, and the particular specialty course the applicant proposes to teach. Next review date is October 21 and final date to apply is December 31. Full job description and application link.
DoorDash (multiple positions) (added on 9/18) 1. Sr. Counsel, M&A Positions in IL, DC, CA, NY, or Remote Salary range: $183,600-$270,000 The DoorDash legal team has built a strong reputation within the company for the confident, supportive approach to our style of counsel, always with a bias for action. Our north star is delighting our business partners and our teammates and we deeply value growing together as a team.DoorDash is hiring an exceptional Senior Counsel of M&A to join our dynamic legal team at a very exciting time for our rapidly growing business. You will partner closely with our Business and Corporate Development teams on M&A transactions and integration, as well as other corporate and investment transactions, and you will also provide advice and legal support on other types of strategic transactions and general corporate matters. You will partner with teams across DoorDash, including Legal, Business and Corporate Development, Finance, Tax and Accounting to manage M&A and other strategic corporate and investment deals, as well as provide legal guidance and assist with administration of DoorDash’s business operations, corporate structure, and transactions. This role reports into the Director, M&A Legal. Full job description and application link. 2. Sr. Commercial Counsel Positions in IL, NY, CA, FL, WA Salary range: $214,200-$315,000 DoorDash is hiring an exceptional, business-minded commercial lawyer to join our legal team. You will own projects that make an immediate impact on a fast-growing, dynamic business. You will work with many facets of the organization that support our Merchant Partners, such as Product Partnerships, Sales and Strategy & Operations. You will negotiate high-value deals with strategic partners as well as automate and streamline lower-touch, high-velocity work. Above all, you’ll help our business partners solve problems and take down roadblocks. We’re looking for someone with a strong work ethic, excellent analytical and communication skills, and incredibly solid fundamentals as a lawyer. The ideal candidate will be someone who is creative and thinks outside-the-box, is a self-starter who takes ownership over initiatives, and is hands-on taking into consideration the lowest level of detail. Full job description and application link.
PwC (added 9/9) Office of General Counsel Tech Transactions Attorney, Director New York, NY, Washington DC, or San Francisco, CA Salary range: $122,500-$504,500 A career in Office of General Counsel will provide you with the opportunity to be a part of the Firm’s legal department by providing dedicated legal support in the areas of litigation, counselling, and corporate, commercial, and employment law. You’ll play an important part in all aspects of regulatory proceedings involving the Firm and its personnel by supporting on regulatory issues, advising the Firm on matters relating to its operations, supporting the Firm’s client contracting function, and advising on matters related to employees. Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength. Full job description and application link.
Natural Resources Defense Council (added on 9/9) Attorney DC, CA, IL or NY Salary range: $124,000-$140,000 LNRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C. Job responsibilities include: Litigate cases on behalf of NRDC and its partners, including leading record-review cases, drafting complaints and briefs, conducting legal research, and negotiating with opposing counsel, with limited oversight by a Senior Attorney; Develop or hone oral argument and other court presentation skills, with oversight by a Senior Attorney; Work within a case team to litigate complex cases, including discovery cases that may go to trial, with substantial oversight by a Senior Attorney; Develop client, co-counsel, and coalition relationships within NRDC and with outside partners; Perform research and participate in strategic discussions, as needed, on cross-cutting litigation issues. Full job description and application link.
City of San Francisco (added on 9/9) Civil Rights Division Manager - Human Rights Commission San Francisco, CA Salary range: $131,976.00-$160,368.00 Rooted in community, the Human Rights Commission works in service of the City’s anti-discrimination laws by protecting civil rights, upholding dignity, and advancing equitable outcomes in San Francisco. For more than 60 years, HRC has served its mandate to address the causes of and problems resulting from prejudice, intolerance, bigotry, and discrimination. Under the direction of the Policy and Anti-discrimination Division Director and Executive Director, the Civil Rights Division Manager develops, manages, and supervises a time-limited project designed to evaluate and improve the policies, procedures, and operations of the Human Rights Commission’s Civil Rights Division. The work will be evaluated at the end of the 36-month (CAT 18) project to determine ongoing need. Responsibilities include: Supervise CRD staff to conduct interviews with members of the public alleging claims of housing, workplace and public accommodations discrimination under Administrative Code Chapters 12B & 12C, and SF Police Code Article 33 and investigating those claims; Supervise CRD staff in the investigation of housing, workplace, and public accommodations complaints of violations of the city's anti-discrimination laws; Supervise CRD staff in negotiating resolutions of claims of housing, workplace, and public accommodations discrimination and drafting conciliation agreements; Maintain caseload of housing, workplace, and public accommodations cases under investigation. Full job description and application link.
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSA) (multiple positions) (added on 9/9) 1. Director of Housing & Homelessness Prevention Glendale, CA Salary range: $135,000-$175,000 Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) provides free assistance to over 160,000 individuals and families each year through innovative projects that expand access to justice. We see the law as a powerful tool for social change and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us fight for justice. The Director of Housing and Homelessness Prevention is responsible for helping create and execute NLSLA’s vision for how to secure, preserve, and obtain affordable housing for vulnerable Angelenos. This leader oversees the supervising attorneys of the Stay Housed LA, Lawyers Preventing and Ending Homelessness Project (PEHP), and Shriver Housing Project-LA teams. The Director will represent NLSLA at Stay Housed leadership meetings collaborate with stakeholders (community partners, pro bono providers, governmental agencies, and other legal service providers), monitor housing grant compliance and deliverables, and provide opportunities to housing advocates for professional development. The Director is responsible for monitoring issues affecting low-income individuals and families with an eye toward identifying opportunities for systemic advocacy, including impact litigation and policy advocacy, and participates in those efforts as appropriate. The Director of Housing & Homelessness Prevention is a member of the Senior Management Team and reports to the Legal Director. This position is full-time and exempt. Full job description and application link. 2. Litigation Associate Supervising Attorney- Stay Housed LA Program Pacoima, CA Salary range: $92,000-$115,000 Stay Housed L.A is a collaborative initiative between Los Angeles County, the City of Los Angeles and local community-based organizations and legal service providers. The partnership aims implement a county-wide Right to Counsel program, ensuring that tenants across Los Angeles County have access to legal information, resources and, when appropriate (eligible), legal representation in court eviction proceedings. The Litigation Associate Supervising Attorney plays a key leadership role, overseeing a team of attorneys and legal fellows. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and dynamic litigator with a strong commitment to anti-poverty work, capable of leading legal advocacy across multiple practice areas and forums in a fast-paced and evolving environment. In this role, you would report to the Supervising Attorney. This position is exempt. What You’ll Do: Represent tenants in unlawful detainer litigation; Supervise attorneys and legal fellows; Oversee intake, case management, case review, review substantive casework, accompany new advocates in court hearings and back up advocates and volunteers at our weekly housing clinics; Prepare project data, reports, and staff evaluations. Full job description and application link.
California Department of Industrial Relations (added on 9/9) Labor Commissioner’s Office Chief Counsel 15 offices throughout CA Salary range: $175,512-$195,564 The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. The Labor Commissioner's Office is looking for an effective leader and diplomatic individual with exceptional communication skills and extensive legal knowledge of the laws enforced by the division. Under the direction of the California Labor Commissioner, the Chief Counsel is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the work of the division's Legal Unit, and ensuring that all Assistant Chief Counsels are aligned with the vision of the Labor Commissioner and focused on achieving the mission of the division throughout each Legal office. The Chief Counsel represents the Labor Commissioner and serves as the division's top legal liaison to the Governor's Office, the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, and the Department of Industrial Relations. The Chief Counsel determines policy positions and legal arguments in difficult and complex legal cases, formulates policy initiatives, and informs enforcement priorities and strategies to carry out Labor Commissioner's statutory mandate. The Chief Counsel must be able to manage challenging situations. A viable candidate would have strong ethical commitment, high level of personal integrity, sound judgment, and quality decision-making skills. Full job description and application link.
San Francisco Giants (added on 8/13) Legal Counsel San Francisco, CA Salary Range: $190,000-$210,000 The San Francisco Giants Legal Department partners with every area of our organization to provide thoughtful, timely, and practical legal guidance. You will enjoy being part of an iconic franchise in the sports world and experience a company that believes in small teams for maximum impact and purposefully builds an inclusive culture where everyone can be and do their best. The Legal Counsel will serve under the general oversight of the Deputy General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer. This position involves advising on a broad range of legal matters, including contracts, litigation, intellectual property, labor and employment, real estate, dispute resolution, privacy and data security, and immigration. (It’s not required that candidates have experience in all of these areas.) You’ll work directly with all departments within the organization. Full job description and application link.
Climate Imperative Foundation (added on 8/13) Managing Director, East Asia San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC Salary Range: $245,000-$255,000 Climate Imperative is a 501(c)(3) public charity focused on solving the climate crisis at speed and scale by providing funding, technical support, and expertise to win the world's most significant emissions reduction policy decisions this decade. The Managing Director, East Asia will oversee a portfolio of initiatives targeting drastic carbon reductions through policy actions across the energy sector. They will lead a team of one or more Initiative Directors, supporting the development of campaign and grantmaking strategies in line with Climate Imperative’s theory of change and organizational values. This role will have a regional focus, and the ideal candidate has deep experience in energy policy and advocacy within the East Asia region. The Managing Director also serves as a member of Climate Imperative’s leadership team, engaging with the Vice President and peers on policies, practices, and other cross-functional issues. Full job description and application link.
Apple (added on 8/6) Trademark Counsel Cupertino, CA Salary range: $200,700-$301,700 We are looking to fill multiple Trademark Counsel positions on the Trademark & Copyright Team at Apple. These are new positions as of this posting date. If you previously applied to open roles earlier this year and wish to be considered for these new positions, please reapply to this posting. These roles will be responsible for advising on a broad range of trademark matters with an emphasis on clearance, prosecution and dispute work. The candidates must have experience managing a large global trademark docket and be able to solve highly complex issues in creative and effective ways, while maintaining an acceptable level of legal risk in a fast-paced environment. These attorneys will share responsibility with Apple’s other trademark attorneys and must be able to work in a highly collaborative manner. Minimum qualifications include: JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar; 5-10 years as a practicing attorney in trademark law with extensive US and international experience in clearance, prosecution, licensing, and dispute work; Significant experience prosecuting trademark applications at the USPTO, with insight and knowledge of USPTO and TTAB procedures. Full job description and application link.
Clark Hill (multiple positions) If you are interested in any positions at Clark Hill, reach out to alumnus Chris White at [email protected] before you apply. He's offered to assist AUWCL alums interested in the firm to avoid using a recruiter. ArentFox Schiff (multiple positions) (AUWCL alumna Pamela Deese is a partner in the DC office. If you have questions about these positions, you may contact her at [email protected])
EarthJustice (added on 10/10) Associate Attorney, Rocky Mountain Office Denver, CO Salary range: $107,200-$118,700 Earthjustice seeks an Associate Attorney to join our Rocky Mountain Regional Office based in Denver, Colorado. The position requires 2-5 years of post-law-school legal experience. The Associate Attorney position is a three-year position with the potential for extension, designed to help attorneys who are in the early stages of their careers to develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates skilled in the various phases of public interest litigation. As Associate Attorneys gain experience, they gradually take on more independent responsibility for their cases but work throughout their tenure under the supervision of Senior Attorneys, Deputy Managing Attorneys, or the Managing Attorney. Many Associates have gone on to other positions within Earthjustice and with other public interest organizations. Full job description and application link.
Colorado Attorney General's Office (Multiple Positions) (added on 8/29) Denver, CO Alum Breanna Peterson shared that the Colorado Attorney General’s Office is hiring in several units including civil rights, antitrust, consumer fraud, education, regulatory law, and water conservation . She’s notes that it’s a great place to work. View this link for the currently available positions. Please note some have early September application dates.
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (added on 10/10) Office Director (Legal) within the Office of Legal Counsel New Britain, CT Salary range: $115,466-$157,448 The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), has an exciting opportunity for an Office Director (Legal) position with the Office of Legal Counsel. This role will support the Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy (BETP), consists of the Offices of Energy Supply and Infrastructure, Telecommunications and Broadband, Affordable Housing Energy Retrofits, Building and Transportation Decarbonization and Federal and Regional Energy Policy. BETP is responsible for development of an integrated and comprehensive state-wide energy policy and development of plans, programs, strategies and initiatives designed to promote a cleaner, cheaper, more reliable energy future for Connecticut. If you are licensed to practice law in the State of CT and looking for the next role in your legal career, we invite you to explore this opportunity and apply! Full job description and application link.
Connecticut Bar Association (added on 8/29) Director of Access to Justice Salary range: $85,000-$100,000 The Director is responsible for developing and coordinating the CBA’s initiatives on improving access to the legal system for indigent and underserved individuals. The Director will work to support and develop new and existing training and engagement efforts to involve lawyers in pro bono and/or low bono and community service work and will participate in systemic efforts to improve access to justice and related legislative and public policy advocacy. Primary responsibilities include: Identify methods in which the private bar can provide better access to justice for indigent and underserved individuals; Engage membership in access to justice service opportunities; Support efforts of corporations, law firms, solo practitioners, sections, and committees to expand their pro bono service commitments through the CBA, including overseeing annual pro bono fair; Develop events and initiatives to recognize and appreciate pro bono volunteer efforts. Full job description and application link.
Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility (added on 10/17) Senior Policy Counsel Salary range: $175,000 Founded over 50 years ago, ICCR is a pioneer coalition of over 300 institutional investor members who leverage their investments as a catalyst to address the environmental and social impacts of corporate policies and practices. We are seeking a Senior Policy Counsel, who will work with ICCR senior leadership to provide the organization and its members with legal advice, and will coordinate the organization’s legal strategies related to policy and corporate accountability. The Senior Policy Counsel will be responsible for providing timely, coordinated, and thoughtful legal advice to the organization, enhancing its ability to achieve its charitable mission and goals. The Senior Policy Counsel will engage with networks of pro bono attorneys to assist ICCR members in finding pro bono and low bono legal assistance in response to on-going legal attacks related to responsible investment and shareholder engagement. The Senior Policy Counsel will also work with ICCR’s policy and program teams, and with networks of attorneys and allied organizations to coordinate ICCR’s legal strategies related to policy and corporate accountability. The Senior Policy Counsel will report to the Chief Executive Officer. Full job description and application link.
Microsoft (multiple positions) (added on 10/17) DC or Redmond, WA, or New York, NY, or Mountain View, CA 1. Senior Corporate Counsel Salary range for DC: $147,000 - $258,000 The Corporate External and Legal Affairs (CELA) organization is looking for a skilled attorney with a passion for technology to join the Cloud + AI legal team and serve as a trusted advisor for the Azure engineering group. As Senior Corporate Counsel, you will take on a broad and varied portfolio of legal work critical to supporting some of Microsoft’s most strategic products and services, including AI supercomputing infrastructure. The broad and varied portfolio of legal work includes all aspects of developing and operating hyperscale cloud services, including negotiating complex technology collaboration agreements with Microsoft’s most strategic partners and compliance with product engineering. Full job description and application link. 2. Principle Corporate Counsel Salary range for DC: $132,200 - $232,800 Are you an attorney with a passion for gaming and ready to work at the forefront of legal challenges impacting marketing and advertising in the video game and entertainment industry? The Corporate and External Legal Affairs (CELA) organization is hiring Principal Corporate Counsel to provide legal support in the areas of Advertising and Marketing across Xbox and Microsoft’s game studios. In this role you will be an integral part of the business teams you support, providing day-to-day legal counsel on a broad range of domestic and international issues impacting marketing and advertising as well as consumer protection, publicity rights, intellectual property, antitrust, privacy, digital safety, and emerging regulations. Full job description and application link.
Alson & Bird (multiple positions) (added on 10/17) Alum Patrick Crowley shared these opportunities. 1. Antitrust Staff Attorney The Washington, DC, office of Alston & Bird has an immediate opening for an Antitrust Staff Attorney to assist the firm’s busy M&A practice with Hart-Scott Rodino Act antitrust filings. A successful applicant will work closely with the firms’ antitrust partners and counsel to evaluate HSR compliance issues, counsel the firm’s clients, and prepare and submit HSR filings. Previous work on Hart-Scott-Rodino Act filings is strongly desired, and prior government agency experience is a plus. Cover letters may be addressed to Stephanie Denney, Associate Director of Attorney Hiring. Alston & Bird is accepting applications from all sources. Full job description and application link. 2. Antitrust Associate The Washington, DC, office of Alston & Bird has an immediate opening for an Antitrust associate with 3-5 years' experience to join a growing Chambers-ranked antitrust team with a focus on government enforcement/merger/counseling matters. A successful applicant will enjoy regular client exposure, project management responsibilities, and diverse work across a variety of interesting industries and clients on a collaborative team. Experience with antitrust law (counseling, investigations, and/or litigation) is required. Previous work on Hart-Scott-Rodino Act filings is strongly desired, and prior government agency experience is a plus. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials as well as strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Cover letters may be addressed to Stephanie Denney, Associate Director of Attorney Hiring. Alston & Bird is accepting applications from all sources. Full job description and application link.
ACLU District of Columbia (added on 10/17) Staff Attorney Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000 Under the supervision of the Legal Director, the Staff Attorney will be responsible for investigating, researching, developing, and pursuing civil liberties and civil rights impact litigation across the entire range of civil rights and liberties issues. The attorney will litigate individual and class action cases raising constitutional, statutory, and common law claims. The Staff Attorney will litigate D.C. and federal courts, at trial and appellate levels, through direct representation and the filing of amicus briefs. The Staff Attorney should have the ability to exercise sound judgment in litigation strategy and impact-litigation case selection, usually operating as part of a team but occasionally operating independently. The Staff Attorney will collaborate with staff in other departments to set goals and implement strategies that advance ACLU-DC priorities. Full job description and application link.
American University Washington College of Law (multiple positions) (added on 10/10) 1. Associate Director, WCL Abroad & Summer Programs Salary range: $72,000-$80,000 Melanija Radnovic, Director, WCL Abroad & International Programs is hiring for this position. The Associate Director, WCL Abroad & Summer Programs is situated within the larger framework of International and Comparative Legal Studies (ICLS) at American University's Washington College of Law (AUWCL). In the role of the Associate Director, this position works closely with the Director of WCL Abroad and International Programs who in turn reports to Faculty Director of International Legal Studies Program with offices in the International Suite at WCL. Specifically, the Associate Director oversees all JD study abroad advising and serves as the primary point of contact for all study abroad students at WCL managing all aspects of WCL’s semester exchange and international dual degree programs for JD students nearly 20 partner universities; facilities course registration and transfer of academic credits for all study abroad students; develops and maintains positive relationships with international partner institutions; and assesses current programs offerings and potential new international opportunities for strategic alignment. Full job description and application link. 2. Practitioner-in-Residence, Immigration Law Clinic Salary range: $90,000 American University, Washington College of Law is seeking applications for a Practitioner-in-Residence for the spring 2026 semester in the Immigrant Justice Clinic. The position will run from late fall 2025 through the end of June 2026. American University’s in-house, “live-client” Clinical Program, comprising eleven (11) in-house clinics and serving nearly 200 students per year, is respected for its leadership in scholarship, development of clinical methodology, contributions to increasing access to justice for under-served clients and breadth of offerings. The Practitioner-in-Residence Program, created in 1998, is a program designed to train lawyers or entry-level clinicians interested in becoming clinical teachers in the practice and theory of clinical legal education. Many graduates of the Practitioner-in-Residence program (over 25) have gone on to tenure-track teaching positions at other law schools. Practitioners supervise student casework, co-teach weekly clinic seminars and case rounds, and engage in course planning and preparation with the clinic’s tenured faculty. They also teach a course outside of the clinical curriculum. The Practitioner-in-Residence Program provides training in clinical theory and methodology and a writing workshop designed to assist Practitioners in the development of their scholarship. Minimum qualifications include a JD degree, outstanding academic record, three years’ experience as a lawyer and membership in a state bar. Full job description and application link.
Human Trafficking Legal Center (added on 10/10) Senior Staff Attorney Salary range: $85,000 - $90,000 We are a bridge to justice for trafficking survivors. The Human Trafficking Legal Center connects trafficking survivors with pro bono representation so they can seek justice and thrive. We demand accountability from traffickers, from governments, and from corporations. The Human Trafficking Legal Center is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney to manage the organization’s direct legal services program. The Senior Staff Attorney will provide direct legal representation to trafficking survivors seeking T visas and other forms of affirmative immigration relief. The Senior Staff Attorney will partner with social services organizations to conduct intakes of new clients and handle case management for clients on the organization’s immigration docket. The Senior Staff Attorney will also provide expert technical assistance on immigration law to partner organizations and pro bono counsel. Full job description and application link.
Global Refuge (added on 10/10) Director of Advocacy Salary range: $116,200-$140,000 Alum Sara Jane Ibrahim shared this opportunity. Global Refuge, formerly known as Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), is a nonprofit serving newcomers seeking safety, support, and a share in the American dream. Since 1939, we have welcomed those seeking refuge, upholding a legacy of compassion and grace for people in crisis. Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Staff, the Director for Advocacy will provide strategic leadership for Global Refuge's advocacy efforts, developing and implementing a comprehensive departmental strategy to advance the organization's mission at all levels of government. Collaborate closely with the President & CEO and Senior Leadership Team to align on strategic priorities and coordinate tactical engagement. Responsibilities include: Supervise and support Advocacy staff, assigning responsibilities, overseeing diverse portfolios, and fostering excellence through regular engagement, and application of policy expertise; Actively maintain interdepartmental communication and coordination with the Global Refuge leadership, specifically ensuring Advocacy priorities and messaging are consistent with those of Communications, and the President's Office; Provide strong interdepartmental communication and coordination with Global Refuge leadership, ensuring that Advocacy priorities and messaging are fully aligned with those of the Communications team and the President's Office. Full job description and application link.
Uber (multiple positions) (added on 10/10) 1. Senior Counsel, Global Trade DC or San Francisco, Chicago, Seattle, NYC, or Dallas Salary range for DC: $243,000-$270,000 Our mission is to serve as Uber’s go-to legal experts on trade and sanctions risk, enabling high-velocity decision-making across our most complex growth plays: AV technology, AI solutions, cross-border M&A, global supply chains, and new international markets. You’ll work at the intersection of legal, product, policy, and strategy to help Uber navigate evolving export controls, sanctions, FDI restrictions, and supply chain regulations. Your impact will shape how Uber expands and innovates globally with speed, confidence, and integrity. As Senior Counsel, Global Trade you will: Serve as Uber’s lead counsel on U.S. and global trade regimes, including export controls (EAR/ITAR) and classification ( ECCN/USML), OFAC sanctions, and cross-border investment restrictions; Partner with Corporate Development and Legal during early-stage diligence to advise on trade exposure, jurisdictional risk, and market-entry structuring; Monitor and interpret geopolitical developments (e.g., U.S.-China, MEA, Russia, APAC) and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for business teams; Build and maintain scalable legal frameworks to manage evolving trade risk in AV partnerships, AI development, and global operations; Partner with Policy, Legal, Security, Product, and regional legal teams to ensure coordinated responses to regulatory change and enforcement trends. Full job description and application link. 2. Product Counsel, Marketplace DC or San Francisco Salary range for DC: $208,000-$231,000 We have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced attorney to support Marketplace for our Product Legal team. The Product Legal team owns and drives all product-related legal reviews at HQ, and advises operations teams. In this role, you’ll advise Uber’s Marketplace product and ops teams responsible for operating Uber’s sophisticated pricing and matching systems that connects riders to drivers and eaters to couriers across billions of annual trips and deliveries. If you’re passionate about working on a mission at the heart of Uber’s business, solving challenging problems with impact, and advising on complex features involving AI and machine learning, come join our team! What You’ll Do: Lead legal reviews of new Marketplace products or features, including AI/machine learning models, which operationalize the technology for pricing and matching riders / drivers and eaters / couriers using the Uber and UberEats app; Coordinate global reviews with our regional partners, create / review terms & conditions, and advise on how to position/structure these products/features to reduce risk; Be an active and trusted business partner, and ensure the provision of timely business-focussed advice to the Mobility and Delivery business on marketplace issues of pricing and matching. Full job description and application link. 3. Senior Counsel, Tech Transactions, Autonomous Vehicles DC or San Francisco or NYC Salary range for DC: $243,000-$270,000 We have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced commercial attorney to join Uber’s Autonomous Mobility & Delivery legal team as we develop the world’s best platform for autonomous vehicles to go to market. If you’re passionate about tech transactions, creating industry-first frameworks, and transforming the way that people go anywhere and get (almost) anything, come and join this bold team as we scale Uber’s AV offerings. This Senior Counsel will own a wide range of commercial matters including drafting and negotiating partner agreements that govern AV deployments across mobility and delivery use cases, integrating safety, data sharing, fleet management, intellectual property, regulatory and privacy principles. You’ll also provide counseling on related product integrations, working closely with the business to launch autonomous vehicles across the Uber platform. Full job description and application link.
Institute of International Finance (IIF) (added on 10/10) Deputy Director, Prudential Policy Salary Range: $180,000-$200,000 The Institute of International Finance (IIF) is the global association of the financial industry, with about 400 member firms from more than 60 countries. We provide our members with innovative research, unparalleled global advocacy, and access to leading industry events that leverage our influential network. IIF is seeking a Deputy Director, Prudential Policy. This role plays a central part in shaping the industry’s perspectives on capital adequacy, liquidity, systemic risk, related supervisory frameworks, and broader financial stability policy. The Deputy Director will engage directly with global standard-setters and national authorities to influence policy outcomes that support a sound, stable, and efficient financial system. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of prudential regulation, a strong track record of policy development, and experience collaborating with global institutions such as the Basel Committee, Financial Stability Board, and relevant national supervisors. Full job description and application link.
SpaceX (multiple positions) (added on 10/2) 1) Commercial Counsel, Launch and Starlink 2) Counsel, Global Trade Compliance 3) Satellite Policy Associate (Starlink Regulatory Affairs) 4) Sr. Counsel, Intellectual Property 5) Sr. Counsel, Litigation
Apple (added on 10/2) Senior Policy Legal Counsel Salary Range: $207,700-$311,600 pple has an opening for a Senior Standards Policy Legal Counsel. Responsibilities include developing global advocacy strategies, coordinating global advocacy activities and directly advocating on standards and IP policy related topics with government agencies and in standards setting organization policy groups and counseling clients on standards-related matters. As part of Apple’s Standards team, you will collaborate with team members and Apple internal stakeholders in Cupertino, Europe, Asia and other locations. Travel will be required. As Senior Policy Legal Counsel, you will develop global advocacy strategies, coordinate global standards advocacy activities and advocate directly with government agencies and standards setting organizations on standards and IP policy related topics. Develop position papers and talking points aimed at shaping the direction and content of potential initiatives. Participate in standards setting organization governance committees and IP policy working groups. Counsel clients on standards and IP policy related legal matters. Assess and analyze relevant rules and regulations across a broad range of issues that may have an impact on Apple’s business. Report to management and seek feedback on all relevant initiatives. Work cross functionally with a number of internal partners, including legal, government affairs and relevant business teams. Full job description and application link.
Human Rights Campaign (added on 9/30) Vice President, Deputy General Counsel Salary Range: $199,200-$249,000 The Deputy General Counsel partners with the General Counsel in providing responsive, comprehensive and high-quality legal services to all programs, activities and operations of the Human Rights Campaign, its affiliated entities (including PACs), and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (jointly “HRC”). The Deputy General Counsel’s principal responsibilities will be supporting compliance with federal and state laws, providing strategic legal advice to HRC senior leadership and staff where and as needed, and building and managing a deep bench of outside counsel and experts. Additionally, the Deputy General Counsel will manage significant portions of the General Counsel’s legal docket, and advise the organizations on matters including, but not limited to, enterprise risk management, data security and privacy, contract negotiations, employment and labor law, c3/c4 compliance and intellectual property law in compliance with all legal, regulatory, and professional obligations. Full job description and application link.
Ericsson Inc. (added on 9/30) Senior Investigative Counsel Salary Range: 211,000-$277,500 We are hiring an experienced investigations counsel to work at Ericsson, handling high-risk and fast-moving matters. Ericsson’s Corporate and Government Investigations (CGI) team is responsible for the investigation of potential legal and compliance violations within Ericsson and is a critical support in ensuring the effectiveness and credibility of the Company’s ethics & compliance program, defending the Company’s commitment to integrity in its culture and ways of working, building trust with its stakeholders, including enforcement authorities, and ultimately driving the company’s sustainable success. This position is on the Enforcement Team, which manages Ericsson’s government-facing investigations worldwide, and reports to the Head of Enforcement in Washington, DC. This team is part of a broader team that handles investigations and compliance and sits within Group Function Legal Affairs & Compliance. Full job description and application link.
Diamond McCarthy LLP (added on 9/30) International Arbitration Associate Salary Range: $100,100 (4 years post law school) Alum Charles "Chip" Rosenburg is hiring for this position. Diamond McCarthy LLP, an international disputes boutique law firm, is seeking a full-time associate for our International Dispute Resolution Practice based in our Washington, DC office. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in international arbitration. The candidate must be admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia (or be eligible to waive into the DC Bar) and be prepared to work in-person in our Washington, DC office at least 3 days per week. The candidate must have strong English writing skills. Foreign language skills (particularly Turkish, Arabic, and Spanish) are preferred, but not required. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with two partners on pending international dispute resolution matters and business development efforts. Our International Dispute Resolution practice focuses on investment treaty arbitration, international commercial arbitration, international litigation, and U.S. and international enforcement of arbitral awards and court judgments. Full job description and application link.
Public Justice (added on 9/30) Access to Justice Attorney Salary Range: $100,100 (4 years post law school) Public Justice, a nonprofit legal advocacy organization that takes on the biggest systemic threats to justice of our time – abusive corporate power and predatory practices, the assault on civil rights and liberties, and the destruction of the earth’s sustainability – is seeking to hire a staff attorney with at least four years of relevant litigation experience in our Access to Justice Project. The person selected for this position will focus on impact litigation that furthers the ability of consumers to bring certain types of federal statutory claims. That includes work in the areas of standing, class actions, and arbitration. This position has a term of fifteen months, which may be extended at the end of the term depending on availability of funding. This is an exempt position and reports to the Director of the Access to Justice Project. Our strong preference is for this position to be based in our Washington D.C. office, but we will consider applications from especially qualified candidates seeking to work remotely from other parts of thecountry. Because Public Justice handles litigation, education, and advocacy nationally, the position will entail some travel. Full job description and application link.
Google (multiple positions) (added on 9/30) 1. Associate Corporate Counsel, Patent Litigation Washington, DC or Austin, TX or Chicago, IL Salary range: $210,000-$312,000 The Litigation Team at Google is dedicated to advising Google on a wide variety of legal matters that pose litigation risk to our products and businesses around the world. We specialize in giving legal advice about litigation risks, and coming up with creative ways to mitigate and eliminate those risks. We also strive to think proactively, and advance Google’s position and interests with respect to legal policy based on litigation risks that we anticipate. Responsibilities include: Manage all aspects of intellectual property litigation and disputes, including defining and executing strategy, reviewing all briefing and filings, preparing for depositions and working with witnesses, determining dispute resolution approaches; Work closely with various Legal, Product and Business team members to provide counseling on intellectual property disputes; Partner with outside counsel to take an active role in intellectual property litigation and disputes. Full job description and application link. 2. Senior Regulatory and Litigation Counsel Manager, Competition DC or CA or NY Salary range: $266,000-$374,000 As a Regulatory and Litigation Senior Counsel Manager, you’ll join a US-based team that leads global strategy for defending the company in responses to governments and regulators. You will manage a team of lawyers, defining a global defense strategy, conducting investigations, representing the company in regulatory engagements, and leading regulatory enforcement matters and overlapping private civil litigation. Responsibilities include: Lead strategy and defenses to regulatory inquiries, investigations, litigation, enforcement actions, and overlapping civil matters globally; Develop factual narratives relating to your matters, including overseeing the production of information for external submissions and disclosures; Provide legal advice on government and regulatory matters; Manage a team. Full job description and application link.
Palantir (added on 9/30) Legal Counsel Salary Range: $135,000 - $200,000 Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more. Palantir’s in-house legal team works to proactively address legal issues so that Palantir can continue to drive positive impact in the world. As Legal Counsel, you will be a key contributor to the legal team and to the company as a whole. You will work as a generalist on a wide array of commercial and corporate legal matters, from structuring and negotiating M&A, partnerships, joint ventures, and other corporate and commercial transactions, to working on regulatory and international legal issues. However, you will also be a specialist, helping us navigate the general corporate, equity compensation and governance-related complexities that we face around the world, particularly when we first begin engagements in a new country, while interacting directly with our legal and company leadership. Full job description and application link.
The Geller Law Group (added on 9/22) DC Will Witness DC office Alumna Rebecca Geller's firm is hiring 3-5 people to be witnesses for estate document signings for our DC office for about 1-5 hours per week, as needed, on an ongoing basis. No legal experience is required, the schedule is very flexible, and it does not require a regular weekly or monthly commitment. Compensation is $17/hr. and work must be done on-site. Full job description and application link.
Georgetown University Law Center (added on 9/19) Racial Justice and Youth Defense Fellowship (August 2026 - August 2028) Salary range: first year: $70,000, second year: $75,000 As one of the first legal clinics of its kind, the Georgetown Law Juvenile Justice Clinic continues to be one of the premier law school clinics in the country. Students in the Clinic represent youth charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes in the District of Columbia under close faculty supervision. The Clinic provides highly effective representation to their clients by protecting the youth’s rights in the juvenile legal system and providing holistic, expressed-interest advocacy. The Racial Justice and Youth Defense Fellowship is a two-year, post-graduate fellowship open to both recent law school graduates and experienced attorneys. The Racial Justice and Youth Defense Fellowship was designed in 2018 to advance racial justice advocacy in the Georgetown Juvenile Justice Initiative (GJJI). During the two-year fellowship, the Fellow works with GJJI staff to develop strategies and resources to help youth defenders challenge racial injustice in their cases and to improve the systems youth encounter through policy reform. The Fellowship combines elements of project management, legal research and writing, training development, community outreach, and policy advocacy. The Fellow will be supervised by Clinic Director Kristin Henning, Senior Staff Attorney Rebba Omer, and Policy Director Eduardo Ferrer. The Fellow will be expected to begin the fellowship in August 2026 and must be able to commit to the two full years, ending in August 2028. Full job description and application link.
Meta (multiple positions) (added on 9/19) 1. Associate General Counsel, Corporate M&A Los Angeles, Menlo Park, San Francisco CA or DC, Atlanta, or Seattle Salary range: $226,000 - $304,000 Meta is seeking an experienced and adaptable attorney to join the Legal Department's Corporate team and advise the company on a range of corporate transactions and initiatives. This team moves fast and successful candidates must demonstrate experience operating independently in an evolving environment. Candidates should excel at developing relationships with various teams across the company, including Corporate Development, Integration, Finance, Human Resources and other cross-functional teams. This is a full-time position. Associate General Counsel, Corporate M&A Responsibilities include: Lead domestic and international M&A transactions, joint ventures, strategic investments and other complex corporate transaction matters and initiatives; Draft, negotiate and review transaction documentation, provide advice on deal structuring and strategy, and conduct and support due diligence; Provide strategic advice to the business and Corporate Development on a broad range of transactional matters. Full job description and application link. 2. Director, AI Policy Salary range: 243,000-$308,000 Meta is looking for a Director of AI Policy to develop and drive the vision and policy strategies that enable Meta’s mission to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible. The Director will work closely with public policy teams, as well as cross-functional partners across the company, to serve as a bridge of understanding and advocacy between policy and product functions. The Director of AI Policy will be a strategic thinker that anticipates challenges and proactively develops solutions. They will demonstrate an ability to switch between detailed work and high-level strategic thinking. This candidate will have expertise within the AI policy landscape. They will also have an understanding of stakeholders, perspectives in the broader policy community, and be able to understand, influence and promote AI innovation and development in regard to Meta’s products and services. Full job description and application link.
DoorDash (added on 9/18) Sr. Counsel, M&A Washington, DC or IL, CA, NY, or Remote Salary range: $183,600-$270,000 The DoorDash legal team has built a strong reputation within the company for the confident, supportive approach to our style of counsel, always with a bias for action. Our north star is delighting our business partners and our teammates and we deeply value growing together as a team.DoorDash is hiring an exceptional Senior Counsel of M&A to join our dynamic legal team at a very exciting time for our rapidly growing business. You will partner closely with our Business and Corporate Development teams on M&A transactions and integration, as well as other corporate and investment transactions, and you will also provide advice and legal support on other types of strategic transactions and general corporate matters. You will partner with teams across DoorDash, including Legal, Business and Corporate Development, Finance, Tax and Accounting to manage M&A and other strategic corporate and investment deals, as well as provide legal guidance and assist with administration of DoorDash’s business operations, corporate structure, and transactions. This role reports into the Director, M&A Legal. Full job description and application link.
Scribd (added on 9/18) Senior Counsel DC and multiple other locations Salary range: Dependent on location At Scribd (pronounced “scribbed”), our mission is to spark human curiosity. Join our team as we create a world of stories and knowledge, democratize the exchange of ideas and information, and empower collective expertise through our three products: Everand, Scribd, and Slideshare. We are seeking an experienced commercial and compliance lawyer to join Scribd’s Legal Team. In this key role, reporting to the General Counsel, you will provide legal advice and guidance across all areas, ensuring compliance, negotiating contracts, and managing risks to drive business growth in a complex regulatory environment. This is a critical position on the Legal team to help shape the future of our legal landscape and contribute to the company’s long-term success. Full job description and application deadline.
The Human Trafficking Legal Center (added on 9/18) Senior Staff Attorney Salary range: $85,000-$90,000 We are a bridge to justice for trafficking survivors. The Human Trafficking Legal Center connects trafficking survivors with pro bono representation so they can seek justice and thrive. We demand accountability from traffickers, from governments, and from corporations. The Human Trafficking Legal Center is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney to manage the organization’s direct legal services program. The Senior Staff Attorney will provide direct legal representation to trafficking survivors seeking T visas and other forms of affirmative immigration relief. The Senior Staff Attorney will partner with social services organizations to conduct intakes of new clients and handle case management for clients on the organization’s immigration docket. The Senior Staff Attorney will also provide expert technical assistance on immigration law to partner organizations and pro bono counsel. Application deadline is September 25. Full job description and application deadline.
Syria Justice and Accountability Center (added on 9/11) Director of Documentation Remote but close to DC Salary range for DC Office: $102,000-$110,000 Alum Roger Lu Phillips shared this opportunity. The Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) is a Syrian human rights organization that pursues meaningful justice and accountability for crimes committed in Syria. SJAC’s documentation team is responsible for collecting a wide variety of documentation from across Syria to feed into justice processes as well as SJAC’s publications and policy work. SJAC seeks a staff member with a deep understanding of human rights in the Syrian context to lead the organization’s documentation efforts as it adapts to work in a post-Assad context. The Director of Documentation will set strategic priorities for the team, ensuring team members are collecting documentation (including open-source information, interviews, and documents) that effectively captures current human rights violations in the country, while also supporting SJAC’s long term investigations into past crimes. The Director will ensure that information collected in the field is available across all program team. As a member of SJAC’s leadership team, the Director will work across the organization to ensure that the team’s work is integrated appropriately across SJAC’s programs. Full job description and application link.
Harmon, Curran, Spielberg & Eisenberg, LLP (added on 9/11) Exempt Organizations (EO) Senior Attorney /Of Counsel Hybrid or Remote from DC area Salary range: $130,000-$170,000 Harmon, Curran, Spielberg & Eisenberg, LLP, is a nationally recognized law firm in Washington, DC serving the nonprofit public interest community. Harmon Curran helps progressive nonprofit organizations and the funders and individuals who support them with the full scope of legal issues they most commonly confront. We are a small, collegial, mission-driven firm that has been in existence for more than 50 years. We are seeking a senior candidate with a minimum of 7 years of nonprofit law experience. Qualified candidates should have experience with the range of legal issues that nonprofit organizations and the funders and individuals who support them may confront. These may include: Nonprofit formation; Seeking and maintaining federal, state, and local tax exemption; Nonprofit corporate and association governance; Relationships among affiliated tax-exempt organizations such as 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PACs; Lobbying and issue advocacy at the federal, state, and local levels; Political activities and campaign finance compliance; Relationships with and grants to overseas organizations. Full job description and application link.
DC Copyright Office (multiple positions) (added on 9/11) 1) Attorney Advisor Salary range: $101,401-$156,755 The United States Copyright Office, located within the Library of Congress and under the direction of the Register of Copyrights, administers the Copyright Act. The incumbent serves as an expert on copyright law to perform professional activities pertaining to matters of interest to the Copyright Office. Recognized as an authoritative source for staff of the Public Information and Education Office faced with unfamiliar situations that relate to Copyright law and regulation. Provides legal advice, analyses, and guidance on copyright law issues and problems to staff on a case-by-case basis. Also provides high-level analysis, advice, and recommendations to staff based on research performed. Revises and maintains legally accurate and up-to-date Copyright Office print and web educational materials as necessary. Review program materials for legal soundness and accuracy. Application deadline is September 15. Full job description and application link. 2) Barbara A. Ringer Copyright Honors Program (Ringer Honors Program) Salary range: $160,000-$184,000 Program offers eighteen to twenty-four-month paid fellowships for attorneys in the initial stages of their careers who demonstrate exceptional ability and interest in copyright law (Ringer Fellows). Ringer Fellows work closely with senior attorneys and others in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), the Office of Policy and International Affairs (PIA), the Office of the Register (REG), and/or the Office of Registration Policy and Practice (RPP) on a range of copyright-related law and policy matters. In addition to performing an important public service, Ringer Fellows acquire unparalleled insight into the U.S. copyright system to draw upon in their future careers. The Office is accepting applications for the Ringer Honors Program from September 2, 2025, through December 31, 2025. The anticipated time frame in which the selected applicant would begin their fellowship would be September 2026. An earlier start date may be possible at the discretion of the Office. Click here for details and to apply. Click here to apply.
Washington Lawyers COmmittee for Civil RIghts and Urban Affairs (added on 9/9) Workers Rights Attorney Salary range: $68,250-$95,750 Adjunct Professor Joanne Lin is hiring for this position. The Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs (WLC) works to create legal, economic, and social equity through litigation, client and public education, and public policy advocacy with a primary focus on racial justice. The Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs (the “Committee”) seeks an experienced attorney to supervise the Committee’s Workers’ Rights Clinic, develop and maintain partnership with community organizations and organizations led by impacted persons, and pursue opportunities for systemic litigation and advocacy. Responsibilities include: Ensure that the Clinics provide high quality advice and brief service through the supervision and training of volunteers; Develop and maintain expertise in wage and hour, discrimination, and other workers’ rights laws; Identify and lead the implementation of opportunities to build worker power through clinic activities; Manage the Workers’ Rights Advocate, including providing feedback and direction on work requirements; Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners; Identify opportunities for systemic advocacy or litigation within the Committee’s practice areas; and Collaborate with other Committee staff on cross cutting issues. Full job description and application link.
Natural Resources Defense Council (multiple positions) (added on 9/9) 1) Attorney DC, CA, IL or NY Salary range: $124,000-$140,000 LNRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C. Job responsibilities include: Litigate cases on behalf of NRDC and its partners, including leading record-review cases, drafting complaints and briefs, conducting legal research, and negotiating with opposing counsel, with limited oversight by a Senior Attorney; Develop or hone oral argument and other court presentation skills, with oversight by a Senior Attorney; Work within a case team to litigate complex cases, including discovery cases that may go to trial, with substantial oversight by a Senior Attorney; Develop client, co-counsel, and coalition relationships within NRDC and with outside partners; Perform research and participate in strategic discussions, as needed, on cross-cutting litigation issues. Full job description and application link. 2) Senior Attorney DC, CA, IL or NY Salary range: $160,000-$184,000 NRDC is seeking a Senior Attorney to work with the Litigation Team in any of NRDC's U.S. offices. The Senior Attorney litigates significant cases on behalf of NRDC and outside partners, leading case teams and supervising the litigation work of others. This role also entails participating in other Team-development or institutional work. The position you are applying for is part of the bargaining unit represented by The Washington Baltimore News Guild (WBNG / The Newsguild-CWA Local 32035). Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions: Lead significant and complex cases, including large coalition cases and cases of institutional importance, managing all aspects of the case from initial development through briefing, oral argument, other court hearings, and appeals; Model and teach excellence in litigation on behalf of NRDC and outside partners; Provide direction to support staff and attorneys on case teams, including attorneys who are themselves leading cases and managing case teams, providing guidance and support to achieve excellence while fostering growth and development. Full job description and application link.
Google (added on 9/9) Senior Regulatory and Litigation Counsel Manager, Competition Location: DC, New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA or Mountain View, CA Salary range: $266,000-$374,000 + bonus + equity + benefits As a Regulatory and Litigation Senior Counsel Manager, you’ll join a US-based team that leads global strategy for defending the company in responses to governments and regulators. You will manage a team of lawyers, defining a global defense strategy, conducting investigations, representing the company in regulatory engagements, and leading regulatory enforcement matters and overlapping private civil litigation. Responsibilities include: Lead strategy and defenses to regulatory inquiries, investigations, litigation, enforcement actions, and overlapping civil matters globally; Develop factual narratives relating to your matters, including overseeing the production of information for external submissions and disclosures; Provide legal advice on government and regulatory matters. Manage a team. Full job description and application link. Institute for Policy Integrity, New York University School of Law (added 9/9) Attorney or Senior Attorney New York, NY or DC Salary range: $125,000-$135,000 (attorney position) or $146,000-$170,000 (senior attorney position) Housed at the New York University School of Law, Policy Integrity is a non-partisan think tank dedicated to improving the quality of government decisionmaking. Our principal focus is U.S. energy and environmental policy, with a particular emphasis on climate change. We produce original scholarly research in the fields of economics, law, and regulatory policy. We also advocate for reform before courts and government agencies. In general, attorneys and senior attorneys may be assigned projects across a range of substantive areas or may be tasked to specialize in a key area depending on the attorney’s experience and Policy Integrity’s priorities. This attorney or senior attorney position will focus primarily on appellate litigation and emerging administrative law issues but may also work on other state or federal regulatory issues. The attorney or senior attorney will work with Policy Integrity’s directors, economists, and fellows to: Draft amicus briefs to the Supreme Court, D.C. Circuit, and other federal courts in cases challenging significant agency rulemakings and policies; Track and analyze emerging issues in administrative law at the federal level; Author reports and academic papers on emerging issues in administrative law; Represent Policy Integrity in partnerships with other academic institutions, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations. Full job description and application link.
Battino & Sokolow PLLC (added on 8/27) Civil Litigation Attorney Alum Aaron Sokolow is hiring for this position. Battino & Sokolow PLLC is a small law firm with over a decade of experience navigating the complex and ever-shifting landscape of DC real estate law. We are looking for an associate attorney to join our collegial litigation firm. We handle a spectrum of DC real estate litigation matters for, including both complex civil litigation (such as adverse possession, specific performance, and easement cases) and residential and commercial landlord and tenant cases (such as lease violations, non-payment of rent, and evictions). We emphasize work-life balance and are looking for a dedicated individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a collaborative spirit. This is a full-time hybrid position, requiring at least three days per week in our Georgetown office. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in litigation and a proven ability to multitask and build strong relationships with colleagues. Requires a J.D. from an accredited law school and a member in good standing with the DC Bar. Competitive salary with end of year bonus, 401K with a 3% company match and other retirement benefits, paid sick leave and vacation time, 11 paid federal holidays, and company-sponsored health insurance is available. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and references to [email protected]. Recent graduates should also include their law school transcripts.
Morrison Foerster (added on 8/25) Copyright Litigation Associate (Mid-Level) Salary: $260,000 to $310,000 Alum Sara Talebian shared this opportunity and you can reach out to her if you’re interested. MoFo is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. We are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for our top-notch talent. MoFo consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to our legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to our communities. Who You Are: You have at least three to four years of law firm experience with intellectual property matters, including copyright litigation; Your experience also includes litigation with regards to technology and being conversant with the intersection between technology and copyright law; You have a formal technical background and have strong academic credentials in law school and undergraduate coursework; You have a strong work ethic, excellent leadership skills, and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for client matters. Full job description and application link.
Center for Reproductive Rights (added on 8/25) Senior Director, Policy and Advocacy Salary: $225,000 The Center for Reproductive Rights is a global human rights organization working to ensure that reproductive rights are protected in law as fundamental human rights worldwide. Amid an escalating assault on reproductive rights in the United States, the Center for Reproductive Rights is urgently seeking a bold, strategic, and visionary leader to guide the next chapter of our U.S. policy and advocacy work. The Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy will play a pivotal role in driving the Center’s response to an increasingly hostile legal and political landscape and in advancing transformative policy solutions at a time when the stakes could not be higher. Reporting directly to the Chief Program Officer, U.S. Division, the Senior Director leads the Center’s U.S. Policy and Advocacy Unit. It is currently a team of 31 members, including 20 attorneys and 11 professionals working across policy, advocacy, and operations. This role is responsible for setting and executing the Unit’s programmatic vision, ensuring that the Center’s federal and state policy and advocacy efforts are strategically integrated with litigation and corporate engagement activities to advance the Center’s mission and maximize impact. The Senior Director also serves as a key external representative of the Center–engaging with donors, coalition partners, policy makers, media, and other stakeholders to drive changes, elevate our priorities, and cultivate support for our work. Full job description and application link.
NAACP Legal Defense Fund (added on 8/25) Director of Programs Salary Range for DC: $115,000-$144,500 Washington DC or New York, NY or Atlanta GA The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is the country’s first and foremost civil and human rights law organization. LDF’s litigation, public policy advocacy and public education programs in the substantive areas of criminal justice, economic justice, education, and political participation seek to ensure the fundamental and basic human rights of all people to quality education, economic opportunity, the right to vote and fully participate in democracy, and the right to a fair and just judicial system. LDF seeks an experienced Assistant Counsel, who will report to a senior litigator, to join the legal team. Job responsibilities include: Litigating the full range of racial justice issues, including educational opportunity, diversity, adequacy, access, and retention; employment and housing discrimination; voting rights; and criminal justice; Developing, leading, supervising, consulting, and advising on complex, civil rights impact cases in federal and state courts and before administrative bodies; Drafting petitions for certiorari, merits briefs and amicus briefs in the United States Supreme Court, other federal courts, and state courts that bear significantly on the civil rights of African Americans. Full job description and application link.
Center for Individual Rights (added on 8/22) Individual Rights Litigator Salary Range: $110,000-$140,000 CIR is a premier, nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to defending individual liberties against state and federal government abuses. With nine Supreme Court appearances and many other landmark victories in our storied history, we continue to select cases strategically to establish enduring constitutional precedents with broad applications while also influencing public policy and a wider cultural discourse. CIR seeks Individual Rights Litigators with 3-5 years of active litigation experience (including any judicial clerkships) to help incubate, execute, and win major landmark victories that defend, expand, and entrench individual liberties. Individual Rights Litigators will work directly with CIR’s senior leadership to expand and advance its litigation practice areas, including complex anti-discrimination reforms, free speech and privacy cases, along with its Project to Restore Competitive Federalism. This is a growth position: Individual Rights Litigators will be mentored and trained to work primarily on cases they help develop. Over time, Individual Rights Litigators will be expected to serve as CIR spokespersons on select cases and related substantive matters with the media, in coalition gatherings, and in academic settings. Full job description and application link.
Government of the District of Columbia, Office of the State Superintendent of Education (updated on 8/15) Impartial Hearing Office, Mediator, and Facilitator (contractual) The Government of the District of Columbia, Office of the State Superintendent of Education is seeking applicants to serve as a contractual Impartial Hearing Officer, Mediator, and Facilitator for special education due process matters as they relate to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Please visit https://osse.dc.gov/iho-rfi to view the Request For Information (RFI) and apply. District of Columbia Office of Human Rights (added on 8/13) Director, Office of Human Rights Salary Range: $141,640-$212,147 (selected candidate must be a District resident or establish residency within 180 days of hire) Alumna Juliette Niehuss shared this opportunity. The District of Columbia Office of Human Rights (OHR) was established to eradicate discrimination, increase equal opportunity and protect human rights for persons who live in or visit the District of Columbia. The agency enforces local and federal human rights laws, including the DC Human Rights Act, by providing a legal process to those who believe they have been discriminated against. OHR proactively enforces human rights in the District through Director’s Inquiries, which allow it to identify and investigate practices and policies that may be discriminatory. Major duties of the director include: Serves as Director of the Office of Human Rights; Exercises overall executive leadership direction and control of the Office; Coordinates the activities of the various organizational entities and is responsible for the organizational structure; Systematically identifies and eliminates discriminatory practices in private employment, housing and public accommodations in the District of Columbia; Enforces the EEO regulations and Affirmative Action Plan of the D.C Government in accordance with appropriate Commission Orders. Full job description and application link.
American Oversight (added on 8/13) Director of Investigations Salary Range: $130,000-$150,000 Alumna Elizabeth Hempowicz shared this opportunity. American Oversight is a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog that advances truth, accountability, and democracy by enforcing the public's right to government records. We use multiple tools, backed by aggressive litigation, to fight attacks on democratic institutions, threats to civil rights and liberties, abuses of power, and erosion of government transparency. Reporting to the Vice President, Litigation and Investigations, American Oversight is seeking a Director of Investigations to join its team. The Director of Investigations will lead American Oversight’s Investigations Team — managing a team of investigators and senior investigators, advising executive leadership, and collaborating across departments to help develop and execute high-impact investigations that surface critical insights and inform the organization’s broader litigation strategy. The Director will play a central role in shaping investigative approaches — including methods that enhance and go beyond public records work — to uncover government misconduct, reveal behind-the-scenes influence and decision-making, and expose the disproportionate impact of policies and practices on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and other marginalized communities. Full job description and application link.
AbbVie (multiple positions) (added on 8/13) 1) Senior Counsel, U.S. Policy Legal Salary range: $156,000-$295,500 AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. The Senior Counsel, U.S. Policy Legal, will be responsible for executing comprehensive legal strategies to build and implement federal and state policy initiatives to support access for AbbVie products in the U.S. This role will focus on key external engagements for active policy shaping and external messaging strategy. In addition, this role will participate in cross-functional engagements with related Legal, Government Affairs, Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC), and/or business counterparts as needed to inform strategic initiatives or build cohesive AbbVie strategies. Full job description and application link. 2) Associate General Counsel- R&D Innovation Legal (Regulatory) Salary range: $177,000-$336,000 As an Associate General Counsel in the R&D Innovation Legal group, you will support AbbVie’s R&D organization in navigating enterprise-critical issues in an evolving legal and regulatory environment as we work to bring new, innovative products to patients. This individual will be motivated by the opportunity to address and solve emerging issues with a strategic and creative business-oriented approach and provide expert counsel on decisions impacting our long-term pipeline strategies. Responsibilities include: develop and provide strategic counsel to senior leaders within the Legal and Regulatory Strategy organizations on legal regulatory issues that impact pipeline development and product innovation. Assigned matters have significant impact to AbbVie overall. This is a role advising the R&D organization and not on FDA promotional considerations; Provides legal support to Regulatory Affairs on critical and strategic regulatory filings and agency engagements relating to R&D issues impacting our investigational and on-market drug products. Full job description and application link.
Amica Center for Immigrant Rights (added on 8/13) Managing Attorney, Children’s Program Salary range: $81,000-$91,450 but a higher salary may be offered to candidates with 4+ years for directly relevant experience. The Children’s Program provides legal orientation and screening to detained migrant children in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. We also offer free legal services to children released from Office of Refugee Resettlement custody to the greater capitol region. Amica Center’s Children’s Program (DUCs) is a highly collaborative work environment. We are committed to providing high-quality, trauma-informed legal and social services and a culture of professional growth and support for staff. Although aspects of our work are completed in smaller teams, we work towards integrated and client-focused services across the program by embracing interconnectivity. A Managing Attorney in the Detained Children’s Program works collaboratively with staff and leadership to: ensure that clients receive high-quality legal services while detained and after release to our local area, provide direct legal services to unaccompanied immigrant children, supervise and train attorneys and legal assistants, work with program leadership to ensure contractual compliance, and implement long-term plans for the program. Full job description and application link.
Center for Reproductive Rights (added on 8/13) Senior Director, Policy and Advocacy Salary Range: $245,000 The Center for Reproductive Rights is a global human rights organization working to ensure that reproductive rights are protected in law as fundamental human rights worldwide. Amid an escalating assault on reproductive rights in the United States, the Center for Reproductive Rights is urgently seeking a bold, strategic, and visionary leader to guide the next chapter of our U.S. policy and advocacy work. The Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy will play a pivotal role in driving the Center’s response to an increasingly hostile legal and political landscape and in advancing transformative policy solutions at a time when the stakes could not be higher. Reporting directly to the Chief Program Officer, U.S. Division, the Senior Director leads the Center’s U.S. Policy and Advocacy Unit. This role is responsible for setting and executing the Unit’s programmatic vision, ensuring that the Center’s federal and state policy and advocacy efforts are strategically integrated with litigation and corporate engagement activities to advance the Center’s mission and maximize impact. The Senior Director also serves as a key external representative of the Center–engaging with donors, coalition partners, policy makers, media, and other stakeholders to drive changes, elevate our priorities, and cultivate support for our work. Full job description and application link.
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) (added on 8/6) Term Compliance Counsel (six-month position) Salary range: $120,000-$150,000 Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) seeks a passionate and creative Compliance Counsel to join our team to temporarily assist CREW’s General Counsel in all legal matters pertaining to the organization and the legal department starting in late August. This six-month position is a unique opportunity to be on the front lines of the fight for a more ethical, equitable and accountable government, while working alongside smart, creative and kind people. As a leading nonpartisan nonprofit government watchdog, CREW is dedicated to defending our democratic institutions, rooting out government corruption and fighting the influence of money in politics through legal action, policy innovation and communications grounded by in-depth research. Full job description and application link.
DC Bar (added on 8/6) Assistant General Counsel Salary range: $140,000-$188,000 The D.C. Bar seeks a highly capable, motivated, and detail-oriented Assistant General Counsel (AGC) to support the organization in legal, governance, compliance and business matters impacting the D.C. Bar (Bar) and the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center (PBC). The AGC serves as a key legal resource to internal business clients regarding a broad range of issues and transactions. The AGC plays a vital role in furthering the mission of the Bar by reviewing and managing policies related to the Bar, PBC, and their respective Boards, and assisting with oversight of contracts and procurement functions. Job responsibilities include: Assists the General Counsel in providing day-to-day legal advice and guidance on a wide range of issues affecting the D.C. Bar and PBC, including governance, membership, programs, and initiatives; Serves as a thought partner in enterprise risk management, strategic planning, and coordination with outside counsel on litigation, intellectual property, nonprofit, and tax issues; Contributes to developing Board agendas, drafting meeting minutes, and preparing Board materials and presentations. Full job description and application link.
America Votes (Multiple positions) (added on 8/6) 1. Deputy Executive Director, Network and Partnerships Salary range: $180,000-$200,000 America Votes works year-round to build a more representative democracy, strengthen every American's right to vote, and win elections in key states. America Votes leads a robust, growing coalition of more than 400 progressive organizations across the country, building coordinated plans and executing shared strategies to win elections. America Votes is seeking a collaborative and innovative Deputy Executive Director of Network and Partnerships. Building on America Votes' twenty-year history of developing permanent campaign infrastructure and strong, long-term partnerships, the Deputy ED will lead a newly established division with a dedicated focus on infrastructure development and map expansion to advance long-term progressive power. The Deputy ED will spearhead America Votes' efforts to develop, cultivate and evaluate progressive infrastructure and impactful state network strategies across the country. Partnering with the Executive Director, the Deputy ED will create an entrepreneurial vision for America Votes' partnerships, state network, affiliations, and infrastructure work and define clear structures and processes for how America Votes best serves strategic priority states inside and outside their current core network. The Deputy ED will oversee the convening of the national partners and develop relationships and trust with partners and allies at the national and state level. The Deputy ED will lead a team of more than ten staff members, both nationally and in key states across the country. Full job description and application link. 2. Deputy Campaigns Director, Programs Salary range: $150,000 America Votes is seeking an experienced and strategic Deputy Campaigns Director, Programs to lead America Votes' national voter engagement programs. The Deputy will ensure America Votes' programs, including voter registration, Get Out the Vote, election administration and voting rights, and the best tactics to directly engage voters such as canvass, mail, and phones are embedded in America Votes' plans to win. The Deputy Director will take the lead on America Votes' coordination with partners and allies on the national voter engagement programs and work directly on the strategy and partner coordination in a set of key races. Reporting to the Campaigns Director, the Deputy will also play a key role on national electoral priorities that fall outside its current core states. The ideal candidate has built winning voter contact campaigns in multiple states and brings expertise in planning and executing the tactics needed to engage voters and key constituencies throughout the cycle, experience with vendor management and excels at coalition work.This is an incredible opportunity for an experienced electoral strategist with a passion for direct voter contact to drive key America Votes' programs in states and elections across the country. Full job description and application link. 3. Deputy Campaigns Director, Programs Salary range: $160,000-$180,000 The Campaigns Director will oversee America Votes' program in the seven battleground states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin and electoral priorities across the country. The Campaigns Director will also lead on ensuring America Votes' national programs including voter registration, Get Out The Vote, and election administration are embedded in America Votes' plans to win. Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director of Campaigns & Programs, the Campaigns Director will play a key role as America Votes expands its work on national electoral and issue priorities that fall outside its current core states. The Campaigns Director will oversee a team of over forty staff, including four senior-level deputy campaign directors. The Campaigns Director will also closely collaborate with the other Campaigns & Programs Directors, including data and research. The ideal candidate brings significant experience building winning independent expenditure campaigns in battleground states, trusted relationships with partners in the America Votes' coalition, experience managing teams through change, and a passion for direct voter contact. Full job description and application link.
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Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC (added on 9/30) Trust and Estate Attorney (Senior Counsel or Member) Naples, FL Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC, a full-service law firm of more than 300 attorneys with 14 offices that are located across New York State, as well as in Boston, Kansas City, FL and NJ, is seeking an experienced Trust and Estate attorney at the Senior Counsel or Member (Partner) level to join its Naples, FL office. Bond’s Trust and Estate attorneys are skilled at working with clients to identify their unique needs and create plans that meet those needs. Our customized plans include designing wills, trusts, beneficiary designations and other documents needed to transfer and protect assets. Bond also works with small business owners to design and implement business succession plans. Our clients range from individuals of modest wealth to those of significant wealth, from younger clients building a career to older clients who have already amassed their wealth, from clients who are professionals or employees of larger entities to those involved in family businesses. We strive for an ongoing relationship knowing that family needs change and estate plans evolve. Full job description and application link.
DoorDash (added on 9/18) Sr. Commercial Counsel Positions available in IL or NY, CA, FL, WA Salary range: $214,200-$315,000 DoorDash is hiring an exceptional, business-minded commercial lawyer to join our legal team. You will own projects that make an immediate impact on a fast-growing, dynamic business. You will work with many facets of the organization that support our Merchant Partners, such as Product Partnerships, Sales and Strategy & Operations. You will negotiate high-value deals with strategic partners as well as automate and streamline lower-touch, high-velocity work. Above all, you’ll help our business partners solve problems and take down roadblocks. We’re looking for someone with a strong work ethic, excellent analytical and communication skills, and incredibly solid fundamentals as a lawyer. The ideal candidate will be someone who is creative and thinks outside-the-box, is a self-starter who takes ownership over initiatives, and is hands-on taking into consideration the lowest level of detail. Full job description and application link.
Royal Carribean Group (multiple positions) (added on 9/9) Miami, FL 1. Director, Associate Counsel - Sales and Marketing The Director, Associate Counsel - Sales and Marketing is responsible for supporting the consumer sales, trade and marketing functions across all Royal Caribbean Group brands throughout the Americas—including the US, Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean and South America. Reporting to the Senior Director, Associate Counsel - Global Sales and Marketing, this role will work closely with other colleagues in the Legal Department to ensure strategic cross-border alignment. Job responsibilities include: Serve as the strategic legal lead for consumer sales, travel partner, and marketing initiatives across the Americas—including the U.S., Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, and South America—by partnering with cross-functional teams to shape and execute business strategies that align with consumer protection laws and regulatory frameworks; Act as the primary legal advisor on consumer law matters in the Americas, providing actionable, business-oriented guidance on U.S. federal and state regulations, FTC rules, CAN-SPAM, CASL, COPPA, and advertising industry standards; Lead strategic discussions with regional business leaders to proactively identify legal risks and develop compliance strategies for B2C programs, including pricing, bundling, loyalty, promotions, and customer engagement. Full job description and application link. 2. Director, Commercial Litigation We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Litigation to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight (8) years of litigation experience, and a combination of law firm and in-house practice, with a strong background in trial, arbitration, and case management strategy. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage complex litigation matters in various US and international jurisdictions. Job responsibilities include: Lead and manage all aspects of a broad worldwide portfolio of consumer and commercial litigation, including trial preparation, arbitration, and case management; Develop and implement litigation strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for the company; Collaborate with internal business and legal stakeholders as well as external counsel to ensure effective case management and representation; Provide legal advice and support to senior management on litigation matters; Oversee the preparation and review of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs. Full job description and application link. 3. Director, Global Compliance and Ethics The Royal Caribbean Group’s Legal Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full-time Director of Global Compliance & Ethics reporting to the AVP, Assistant Chief Compliance Officer. The position is onsite and based in Miami, Florida. The Director of Global Compliance & Ethics is a strategic leader who will support the Company's Global Compliance and Ethics Program and serve as a subject matter expert for business leaders on compliance and ethics issues. This position plays an important role in operational ethics and regulatory adherence across all geographies in which the company operates. This position will have considerable interaction with all management levels of the Company. Full job description and application link.
City of Miami (added on 8/15) Assistant City Attorney Position - Transactional (Procurement) Miami, FL Salary range: $95,400-$185,000 Alum Xavier Alban shared this opportunity. The City of Miami, Florida (“City”), the largest municipality in South Florida, seeks an experienced Florida licensed attorney to join its vibrant in-house legal team to handle complex transactions. The ideal candidate should have at least three (3) years of procurement/public finance experience. This position will afford the successful candidate the potential to provide general legal services for all types of transactions; with a focus on public procurement, contract negotiation, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws governing municipal purchasing.Prior experience representing a municipal or other local government is not required, but preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience working for a municipality, including working with elected officials, municipal departments, senior attorneys and administrative staff.Full job description and application link.
Meta (added on 9/19) Associate General Counsel, Corporate M&A Atlanta, GA or DC, CA, WA Salary range: $226,000 - $304,000 Meta is seeking an experienced and adaptable attorney to join the Legal Department's Corporate team and advise the company on a range of corporate transactions and initiatives. This team moves fast and successful candidates must demonstrate experience operating independently in an evolving environment. Candidates should excel at developing relationships with various teams across the company, including Corporate Development, Integration, Finance, Human Resources and other cross-functional teams. This is a full-time position. Associate General Counsel, Corporate M&A Responsibilities include: Lead domestic and international M&A transactions, joint ventures, strategic investments and other complex corporate transaction matters and initiatives; Draft, negotiate and review transaction documentation, provide advice on deal structuring and strategy, and conduct and support due diligence; Provide strategic advice to the business and Corporate Development on a broad range of transactional matters. Full job description and application link.
NAACP Legal Defense Fund (added on 8/25) Director of Programs Salary Range for Atlanta: $104,000-$131,000 Washington DC or New York, NY or Atlanta GA The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is the country’s first and foremost civil and human rights law organization. LDF’s litigation, public policy advocacy and public education programs in the substantive areas of criminal justice, economic justice, education, and political participation seek to ensure the fundamental and basic human rights of all people to quality education, economic opportunity, the right to vote and fully participate in democracy, and the right to a fair and just judicial system. LDF seeks an experienced Assistant Counsel, who will report to a senior litigator, to join the legal team. Job responsibilities include: Litigating the full range of racial justice issues, including educational opportunity, diversity, adequacy, access, and retention; employment and housing discrimination; voting rights; and criminal justice; Developing, leading, supervising, consulting, and advising on complex, civil rights impact cases in federal and state courts and before administrative bodies; Drafting petitions for certiorari, merits briefs and amicus briefs in the United States Supreme Court, other federal courts, and state courts that bear significantly on the civil rights of African Americans. Full job description and application link.
Clark Hill has multiple positions If you are interested in any positions at Clark Hill, reach out to alumnus Chris White at [email protected] before you apply. He's offered to assist AUWCL alums interested in the firm to avoid using a recruiter.
MacArthur Foundation (added on 10/13) Residency in Non-Profit Law (fall 2026 start date) Chicago, IL Salary: $90,000 The MacArthur Foundation offers a one-year residency in nonprofit law to a recent law school graduate to work in its Office of the General Counsel. The purpose of the residency is to provide exposure to the legal work of the MacArthur Foundation as well as experience in and exposure to the field of nonprofit law. Eligible applicants are students at an accredited law school or a tax related LLM program graduating in the spring of 2026 and law school (including tax related LLM) 2023, 2024 or 2025 graduates, all of whom must take the bar exam prior to the commencement of the residency. Full description and application details. MacArthur Justice Center (added on 10/2) Senior Counsel Chicago, IL Salary range: $125,000 – $158,000 MJC is a national nonprofit civil rights law firm. We represent people who have been harmed by America’s criminal legal system, seeking to vindicate their rights, elevate their story, and hold people with power accountable. We do this primarily through cutting-edge litigation and advocacy across the country, on end-to-end issues in the criminal legal system, from policing, to prosecutorial discretion, to rights of indigent defendants, to mass incarceration, to prison conditions, to wrongful convictions and the death penalty. The Senior Counsel develops and oversees complex litigation at the trial level (and appellate proceedings arising from trial-level litigation) in furtherance of MJC’s mission. They provide thought leadership on issues that the organization has identified as current priorities. They lead litigation teams and supervise and mentor junior attorneys, interns, fellows, and litigation support team members. They ensure a client-centered approach to litigation and engage in advocacy with organizational and pro bono partners. They also support the Director of the Illinois Office in case management, litigation team supervision and resource allocation. Full job description and application link.
Office of the Illinois Attorney General (added on 9/30) Assistant Attorney General- Civil Rights Bureau Chicago, IL Salary range: $82,000-$107,550 An Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Rights Bureau builds cases and conducts investigations regarding alleged patterns and practices of civil rights violations. Assistant Attorneys General investigate civil rights complaints, draft pleadings, draft and respond to motions, conduct discovery, manage mediations and settlements, and represent the interests of the People of the State of Illinois in court. Assistant Attorneys General assess and enforce compliance with the Way Forward Act, the Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act, and the Chicago Police Department consent decree. Assistant Attorneys General also advise the office on proposed legislation related to civil rights, draft statewide guidance on issues pertaining to civil rights laws, and participate in community outreach. Full job description and application link.
DoorDash (multiple positions) (added on 9/18) 1. Sr. Counsel, M&A Chicago, IL or DC, CA, NY, or Remote Salary range: $183,600-$270,000 The DoorDash legal team has built a strong reputation within the company for the confident, supportive approach to our style of counsel, always with a bias for action. Our north star is delighting our business partners and our teammates and we deeply value growing together as a team.DoorDash is hiring an exceptional Senior Counsel of M&A to join our dynamic legal team at a very exciting time for our rapidly growing business. You will partner closely with our Business and Corporate Development teams on M&A transactions and integration, as well as other corporate and investment transactions, and you will also provide advice and legal support on other types of strategic transactions and general corporate matters. You will partner with teams across DoorDash, including Legal, Business and Corporate Development, Finance, Tax and Accounting to manage M&A and other strategic corporate and investment deals, as well as provide legal guidance and assist with administration of DoorDash’s business operations, corporate structure, and transactions. This role reports into the Director, M&A Legal. Full job description and application link. 2. Sr. Commercial Counsel Chicago, IL or NY, CA, FL, WA Salary range: $214,200-$315,000 DoorDash is hiring an exceptional, business-minded commercial lawyer to join our legal team. You will own projects that make an immediate impact on a fast-growing, dynamic business. You will work with many facets of the organization that support our Merchant Partners, such as Product Partnerships, Sales and Strategy & Operations. You will negotiate high-value deals with strategic partners as well as automate and streamline lower-touch, high-velocity work. Above all, you’ll help our business partners solve problems and take down roadblocks. We’re looking for someone with a strong work ethic, excellent analytical and communication skills, and incredibly solid fundamentals as a lawyer. The ideal candidate will be someone who is creative and thinks outside-the-box, is a self-starter who takes ownership over initiatives, and is hands-on taking into consideration the lowest level of detail. Full job description and application link. 3. Counsel, Insurance Litigation New York, NY or Chicago, IL Salary range: $183,600-$270,000 DoorDash is seeking a talented attorney with experience in insurance and/or personal injury litigation to join our growing legal team. The Insurance Litigation Counsel will be responsible for handling and managing a docket of litigated and pre-litigated matters. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, be execution oriented, have high business acumen, excellent analytical and writing skills, and should be enthusiastic, well organized, a team player, and self-motivated. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, and a healthy dose of humor and humility are also essential. This role reports into a Senior Counsel, Insurance Litigation. Full job description and application link.
Juvenile Justice Initiative (added on 9/18) Director of Policy and Operations Evanston, IL (can be based anywhere in IL) Salary range: $75,000-$95,000 The Juvenile Justice Initiative (JJI) is the only statewide advocacy organization in Illinois devoted to ensuring justice, racial equity and human rights for all children and young adults in conflict with the law. The Director of Policy and Operations works directly under the Acting Chief Executive Officer to assist in policy development and implementation and to drive our advocacy work to advance the mission of the Juvenile Justice Initiative. This role is pivotal to the success of the organization’s policy reform efforts and also helps direct and meet day-to-day operational needs. Under the direction of the Acting CEO, the Director of Policy and Operations will have responsibility to implement JJI’s strategic plan with duties that include: Oversee advocacy efforts, including educating stakeholders and policy makers, providing testimony and/or research when requested, tracking legislation and policy reforms, and working effectively within coalitions and with contract staff; Take ownership of JJI’s coalition work, including weekly convenings, and expand and deepen policy/advocacy partnerships; Communication of JJI research, education and dialogue on best practices and implications of research. Full job description and application link.
PwC (added on 9/9) Global Office of General Counsel Tech Transactions Attorney New York, NY or Chicago, IL Salary range: $91,000-$321,500 At PwC, our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients, maintaining compliance with regulations and minimising legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries. Those in corporate law at PwC will provide legal advice and support to clients on various corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and compliance. You will leverage experience in corporate law and the ability to navigate complex legal frameworks. Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm. Full job description and application link.
National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) (multiple positions) (added on 9/9) Chicago, IL 1. Senior Attorney Salary range: $72,000-$84,600 The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) advances human rights and due process for immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers through direct legal services, impact litigation, advocacy, and public education. We are currently seeking a Senior Attorney on the Detention Team. This position provides legal representation and counseling to immigrants and asylum-seekers appearing before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with a focus on representation of individuals in DHS custody in their bond and removal proceedings and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).Legal representation may also include work on federal habeas corpus petitions challenging the legality of clients' detention and detention conditions. The position also provides technical support to pro bono counsel assigned to NIJC cases, both locally and nationally. This position will also include capacity building work, presenting trainings, drafting practice advisories and samples, and providing office hours and mentoring other legal representativesThe Senior Attorney will serve as a mentor to junior staff, as well as the development of new initiatives or projects within the team. This position is located in Chicago, IL, but we remote candidates will be considered. Full job description and application link. 2. Managing Attorney, Asylum Project Salary range: $82,500-$97,000 The Managing Attorney reports to the Associate Director of Protection-Based Relief and is a member of the supervisory team. The Managing Attorney leads the team to ensure impact and responsiveness within the project. This role involves overseeing and directing the Project's asylum work, addressing individual legal cases and systemic issues impacting populations. The Managing Attorney supervises the team and ensures the delivery of quality legal services. This role also contributes to the work of the litigation and policy teams through the identification of issues and reform strategies. Supervisory responsibilities include collaborating with the team to develop and achieve success objectives. Full job description and application link.
Ferrara USA (added on 9/9) VP, Associate General Counsel, Commercial Chicago, IL Salary range: $187,200-$262,080 For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. As VP, Associate General Counsel – Commercial, you’ll be instrumental in driving that ambition forward. In this high-visibility role, you’ll partner with senior leadership to enable smart, scalable growth through expert legal guidance on commercial strategy. Whether it's structuring multinational distribution deals, leading the company’s corporate governance initiatives, enabling global market entry, or overseeing supplier agreements, your work will power our ability to deliver joy and flavor to consumers worldwide—faster, smarter, and more responsibly. This role with report to the Chief Legal Officer and will be based at our Corporate Headquarters in downtown Chicago, IL. Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. Full job description and application link.
Cushman & Wakefield (added on 8/29) Director, Ethics & Compliance Counsel Chicago, IL or New York, NY Salary range: $157,250 - $185,000 We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Global Ethics & Compliance Counsel who will provide advice to employees on ethics & compliance topics and continue to evolve our Ethics & Compliance training program, policy management, third party management, and risk assessment process. Key responsibilites include: assist with developing the Global Ethics & Compliance Program priorities; Provide legal guidance on relevant compliance issues, including those related to anti-money laundering (AML), anti-bribery/anti-corruption (ABAC) and trade sanctions issues; Continue developing our third-party due diligence process and advise employees on third party risks and mitigation strategies; Develop content for employee training and communications and roll-out the related training and communication campaigns; Conduct risk assessments to identify gaps and make recommendations on how to enhance the Ethics & Compliance program. Full job description and application link.
Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County (added on 8/25) Law Clerk II Cook County, IL Salary: $72,292 or law school graduates pending IL licensure is $62,332 The Law Clerk II reports to the Presiding Judge of the Division or Municipal District of the Circuit of Cook County or as otherwise assigned. The position requires a strong commitment to access to justice, a highly professional demeanor, and sound judgment. The Law Clerk: Assists judges in resolving matters before the court and in courtroom proceedings. Researches and analyzes legal issues presented for brief or argument based on statutes and case law. Searches for and studies legal records, documents, and law to obtain information and provide analysis applicable to case under consideration. Prepares written memoranda and summaries based on research and analysis of legal issues. Assists in drafting and proofreading opinions, administrative and judicial orders, professional correspondence, public information documents, and court rules. Full job description and application link.
MacArthur Justice Center’s Illinois Office (multiple positions) (added on 8/22) Chicago, IL 1) Senior Counsel Salary range: $125,000-$158,000 The Senior Counsel develops and oversees complex litigation at the trial level (and appellate proceedings arising from trial-level litigation) in furtherance of MJC’s mission. They provide thought leadership on issues that the organization has identified as current priorities. They lead litigation teams and supervise and mentor junior attorneys, interns, fellows, and litigation support team members. They ensure a client-centered approach to litigation and engage in advocacy with organizational and pro bono partners. They also support the Director of the Illinois Office in case management, litigation team supervision and resource allocation. Full job description and application link. 2) Project Attorney- Temporary, Part-time (six-month and 25 hours/week) Salary range: $1,128-$1,400/week The Project Attorney will be responsible for gathering and sharing information about the state of play with police departments, prisons, and jails in which DOJ had been involved through litigation or investigation, in order to help shape MJC’s strategy for responding to the current void created by the reduction of DOJ enforcement. The position will include a range of outreach, research, and docket tracking to inform strategy. Because this is a nascent and evolving issue, the project will be defined partly “on the go,” in consultation between the attorney, their supervisor, and other MJC attorneys. The role will likely include functions such as distilling relevant information for MJC and other civil rights groups, helping to organize pro bono counsel for amicus briefs in relevant cases, surveying potential targets for MJC involvement, and potentially facilitating the development of shared goals among MJC and partner groups. Full job description and application link.
United (added on 8/22) Counsel - Regulatory Compliance Chicago, IL Salary range: $171,475-$223,246 From airports to boardrooms, our Legal team provides advice and counsel on all aspects of the business, assessing legal risks and compliance, while our Ethics and Compliance team ensures that we run an ethically sound operation. The Counsel – Regulatory Compliance will advise key business stakeholders to ensure that the Company complies with applicable laws, rules, and guidance of the numerous federal and state government authorities that regulate the airline industry – focusing primarily on the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as well as targeted federal regulatory matters. This position will also represent the company in government investigations and enforcement actions as well as participate in industry trade organizations to further the Company’s legal interests and policy agenda. Full job description and application link.
AbbVie (multiple positions) (added on 8/13) Chicago, IL 1) Senior Counsel Salary range: $156,000-$296,000 AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. The Senior Counsel position is responsible for handling a variety of business transactions, commercial contracting and providing legal, regulatory and compliance counsel. Responsibilities include: Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures; Serve as Counsel for one or more pharmaceutical brands and frequently interact with and provide substantive advice to Marketing, Medical Affairs and Regulatory Affairs departments concerning a broad range of legal, regulatory and compliance issues, including FDA regulations, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, OIG guidance, the PhRMA Code, the Sunshine Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and competition law in connection with product labeling, promotional and non-promotional activities, etc. Full job description and application link. 2) Associate General Counsel, Transactions Salary range: $177,00-$336,000 The Associate General Counsel, Transactions, will be an integral part of a team of attorneys advising AbbVie’s Business Development and Acquisitions team, along with other key corporate functions.Among other responsibilities, the attorney will draft and negotiate key transaction agreements, including mergers, acquisitions, licenses and collaborations and options to license and acquire, provide clear legal advice on these matters, and anticipate and address issues promptly with a cross-functional client base. The Associate General Counsel, Transactions, will be responsible for identifying and resolving highly complex legal issues and drafting and negotiating highly complex corporate transactions. Full job description and application link.
ArentFox Schiff Open Position in Chicago (AUWCL alumna Pamela Deese is a partner at ArentFox and encouraged alumni to apply. If you have questions about these positions, you may contact her at [email protected])
Tulane University School of Law (multiple positions for January or August 2026 start) (added 9/30) New Orleans, LA 1. Director, First Amendment Clinic: Full job description and application link. 2. Director, Criminal Justice Clinic: Full job description and application link. 3. Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor, Domestic Violence Clinic and the Women's Prison Project. Full job description and application link. 4. Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor, Environmental Law Clinic. Full job description and application link.
Geico (multiple positions) (added 10/2) Chevy Chase, MD 1. Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property Salary range: $166,050 - $260,350 GEICO seeks an intellectual property (IP) lawyer to join its in-house Legal department. Your focus will be on supporting the development of GEICO’s patent portfolio; you will also support the valuable GEICO brand, support our engineers with respect to open source, advise the company on IP strategy, and be responsible for diverse IP issues as needs arise. You will be a member of GEICO’s IP team, which is a part of GEICO’s technology law organization that is responsible for privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and IP. Expected key responsibilities: Conducting invention harvesting sessions, making patent filing decisions, and managing outside patent counsel for effective patent application drafting and prosecution; Delivering IP trainings to software engineering, UX/UI design, product, and business teams; Developing strategies for managing risk with respect to third party IP and managing IP disputes; Managing outside trademark counsel for effective filing and prosecution of trademark applications and renewal of trademark registrations. Full job description and application link. 2. Senior Manager, Government & Regulatory Affairs Salary range: $148,625 - $260,350 GEICO is seeking a Senior Manager of Legislative and Regulatory Policy to oversee development of insurance regulatory and legislative policies at the state and national levels. This government relations role entails monitoring and evaluating regulatory and legislative proposals, as well as collaborating with internal clients to formulate enterprise-wide public policy positions. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator with demonstrated success driving internal policy and collaborating with the Government Relations team to execute on those policies externally. This position reports to the Head of Government & Regulatory Affairs. Job responsibilities include: Monitor and evaluate impactful insurance regulatory/ legislative proposals, working in close collaboration with relevant Government & Regulatory Affairs colleagues; Lead the development of enterprise-wide public policy positions; Identify emerging regulatory and legislative trends and communicate insights and risks to the Government & Regulatory Affairs team, business units, and senior management to inform enterprise-wide strategy. Full job description and application link.
Fait & DiLima LLP (added 10/2) Associate Attorney - Family Law Rockville, MD Fait & DiLima, LLP seeks an associate with 3+ years of experience for divorce, custody, post judgment, negotiation/mediation, and litigation. MD bar a must. Strong writing, empathy, and client skills required. Reasonable billable expectations and real work life balance. Competitive salary. Competitive benefits. To Apply: send one PDF (resume + cover letter) to [email protected]. Subject: “Associate – Alumni Application.” EOE. Full job description and application link.
Northrop Grumman (added 9/10) Corporate Counsel, Import Counsel Falls Church, VA or Linthicum, MD Salary range: $217300-$312,300 At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. Northrop is currently seeking a Corporate Counsel – Export/Import who will be responsible for providing legal counsel and driving strategy on a wide variety of U.S. Customs and Import Compliance matters. This position may be in Falls Church, VA or Linthicum, MD. Experience at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is helpful but not required. Job responsibilities include: Providing effective legal counsel in the areas of Import and Customs Compliance for Corporate (enterprise) and Company operating Sectors, including non-U.S. subsidiaries and affiliates; Performing investigations relating to Import and Customs Compliance, preparing Prior Disclosures and/or Protests and responding to CBP Requests for Information, Penalty Notices and/or Liquidated Damages claims; Engaging with U.S. Government import and export compliance agencies; Developing and maintaining effective interface with internal international trade compliance, transportation/traffic and Global Supply Chain personnel throughout the enterprise, including managing project-specific multifunctional teams from across the enterprise. Full job description and application link.
Maryland Legal Aid (added on 8/29) Supervising Attorney - Tenant Right to Counsel Project (TRCP) Rockville, MD Salary range: $96,000-$110,000 Alum Alice Mutter shared this opportunity. Since 1911, Maryland Legal Aid has provided high-quality legal aid to vulnerable, low-income people and communities – helping to remedy their civil legal issues and become empowered to overcome challenges, achieve stability and independence, and reach their goals. MLA announces an immediate opening for a full-time Supervising Attorney for the Tenant Right to Counsel Project (TRCP) in the Montgomery County office in Rockville, MD. The Supervising Attorney is responsible for planning the unit’s work, implementing the priorities, assigning work, hiring, supervising, and evaluating staff to assure quality legal representation. The Supervising Attorney will also carry a case load. The Supervising Attorney will supervise, oversee, and support the work of the staff and advocates in the Montgomery County office in the delivery of legal services, including advice and representation, outreach, and advocacy in the areas of landlord-tenant, real property, public and subsidized housing, in an efficient, client-centered, and compassionate manner. Full job description and application link.
The Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association (multiple positions) (Added on 10/1) Boston, MA 1) Deputy Director Salary range: $125,000 - $135,000 The Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association (VLP) is a non-profit legal services organization that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of Greater Boston, primarily through the pro bono services of private attorneys. The Deputy Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of all legal service delivery at VLP. This role supervises the organization’s legal units and pro bono program to ensure that VLP’s services are responsive to emerging client needs, aligned with community priorities, and carried out in collaboration with courts, community partners, and the private bar. Full job description and application link. 2) Supervising Attorney of the Economic Fairness Unit Salary range: $100,785 The supervising attorney will provide oversight and support in substantive law and general litigation practice. A clearly defined substantive supervisory structure will elevate the skills of the attorneys in the Economic Fairness Unit and improve the consistency, accuracy, and depth of the advice and mentoring given to both VLP staff and pro bono attorneys, to better serve our clients and community. The supervising attorney will also rotate as an on-call attorney at our call center. Full job description and application link. 3) Staff Attorney - Family Law and Gaurdianship Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 We are seeking a full-time staff attorney with a dedicated commitment to the communities and people we serve to work in our family law and guardianship units. The Staff Attorney will conduct training, answer substantive questions from volunteers, identify appropriate referrals as well as participate in weekly Family Law & Guardianship clinics as well as rotate as an on-call attorney at our call center. Full description and application link. 4) Staff Attorney - Housing & Appeals Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 The Housing and Appeals Staff Attorney will represent clients in housing cases and single-justice civil appeals cases (though the representation in appeals should be minimal as the purpose of the Civil Appeals unit is to be a pro bono unit where private attorneys take the cases), in various courts, mentor pro bono attorneys, supervise interns and a housing and appeals paralegal who supports the housing & appeals unit, identify appropriate referrals, co-manage the virtual Answer and Discovery clinic including the prep and post clinic work, as well as staff and supervise volunteers at the weekly Lawyer for the Day and Answer & Discovery clinics. The Staff Attorney will conduct trainings, answer substantive questions from volunteers, supervise interns, identify appropriate referrals as well as rotate as an on-call attorney at our call center. Full description and application link.
Harvard Law School's Enviromental & Energy Law Program (Added on 10/1) Legal Fellow (2026-2027 academic year) Cambridge, MA Salary range: $76,400-$130,000 Harvard Law School’s Environmental & Energy Law Program (EELP) is seeking a Legal Fellow for the 2026-2027 academic year with the potential to renew for one additional year. The fellowship is a full-time, in-person position in Cambridge, Mass. The position reports to EELP’s executive director. The Fellow will provide legal research and analysis on a range of current issues in environmental and energy law. The Fellow may also have the opportunity to develop new projects, both independently and collaboratively with EELP colleagues, to provide rigorous legal analysis to advance deep decarbonization and protect public health and welfare. The Fellow’s work will entail but is not limited to: Working closely with the Executive Director, collaborating with EELP attorneys and staff, and supervising HLS student research assistants, as well as receiving occasional assignments from the program’s faculty directors; Coordinating assignments and events for EELP research assistants and other Harvard Law School students; Researching and writing legal analysis through white papers, blog posts, and occasionally, lengthier articles for academic law journals or external publications. Research topics will include a variety of environmental and climate issues, and the Fellow will be encouraged to pursue research and writing on topics that interest them; Interacting with practitioners, stakeholders, and academics active in relevant legal and policy areas; May be asked to respond to press inquiries. Application deadline is November 1. Full job description and application link.
Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) (multiple positions) (Added on 9/9) 1) The Public Defender Division Trial Attorney Throughout the Commonwealth of MA Salary range: $75,000-$129,966 The Public Defender Division of CPCS is seeking Trial Attorneys to provide criminal defense representation in various offices throughout the Commonwealth. The Public Defender Division provides legal representation and advocacy to indigent clients who are charged with criminal offenses in both the District and Superior Courts. ublic Defenders begin their work by representing clients who are charged with criminal offenses within the final jurisdiction of the District Court, including misdemeanors and felonies, see G.L. c.218, § 26, and some serious sexual offenses, and occasionally handle initial commitment proceedings under G.L. c.123, §§ 12(e), 35. After gaining experience on cases within the final jurisdiction of the District Court, it is expected that Public Defenders will represent clients in the Superior Courts and occasionally represent clients on interlocutory appeals, civil commitments, and certain collateral matters as permitted by a supervisor. It is also expected that Public Defenders, as they gain experience, will act as informal mentors and advisors to other staff attorneys in the office. Full job description and application link. 2) Staff Counsel- Ed Law Throughout the Commonwealth of MA Salary range: $79,800-$129,966 The EdLaw Project is an education advocacy unit that provides multi-disciplinary support in education advocacy matters across divisions in CPCS and across the state. We offer a wide variety of experiences to the attorneys who work here including direct client representation, mentorship and policy advocacy. The EdLaw Project of CPCS is seeking an education attorney to join our team. The EdLaw Project provides direct representation to children and young people involved with the juvenile court, legal training and support to attorneys and social workers, and free advice and consultation to families across the state. The education attorney position will have responsibilities across all areas listed above. Attorneys with a minimum of five years of experience are encouraged to apply. The attorney will report to the Director of Education Advocacy or to the EdLaw Supervising Staff Attorney depending on level of experience. Application deadline is September 22. Full job description and application link. 3) Trial Panel Director- CAFL Trial Panel Support Unit Boston, MA Salary range: $129,300-$182,539 The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking a skilled and experienced child welfare attorney to serve as the Trial Panel Director for its Children and Family Law Division (CAFL). The Trial Panel Director will manage CAFL’s Trial Panel Support Unit. The unit provides leadership, oversight, and support to the 750-plus private attorneys who represent CPCS clients in state intervention/child welfare cases and other civil matters involving children, young adults, and their families. The Trial Panel Director is also part of CAFL’s leadership team and helps promote the division’s mission and helps identify and promote its goals. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The office is located in Boston. Application deadline is September 24. Full description and application link.
Harvard Law School (Added on 8/13) Staff Attorney - Energy and Environmental Law Program, One-year term position with potential for renewal. Cambridge, MA Salary range: Grade 057, $76,400-$130,000 The Environmental & Energy Law Program (EELP) is seeking a Staff Attorney to support EELP’s legal and policy research related to the federal government’s ability to address complex public health and climate challenges in light of changing administrative law doctrines. The Attorney will support EELP’s engagement with scholars, regulators, NGOs, and private sector actors to consider new doctrinal approaches and principles. They will work in close collaboration with the Executive Director, Managing Attorney on this project, Fellows, and student Research Assistants and collaborate with the Emmett Environmental Law and Policy Clinic at HLS. As a Staff Attorney, you will: Work with the EELP team to develop and implement EELP’s strategy focused on administrative law doctrines and evolving federal policies; Track and analyze emerging issues in administrative law at the federal level and in scholarship. Full job description and application link.
Harvard Law School (Added on 8/8) Staff Attorney - Harvard Representation Initiative (HRI), One-year term position with potential for renewal. Cambridge, MA Salary range: $76,400-$130,000 The Harvard Representation Initiative (HRI) provides pro bono legal consultations, representation, and social work support to members of the Harvard community whose immigration status is at risk. Our website provides further information - https://harvardimmigrationclinic.org/hri/. HRI is under the umbrella of the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program.The staff attorney position will be responsible for conducting individualized legal consultations and representation, as well as outreach and Know-Your-Rights (KYR) presentations, for Harvard community members who have concerns about their immigration status. The attorney will provide rapid response representation, including deportation defense and the filing of federal lawsuits. Full job description and application link.
ArentFox Schiff Boston Openings: (shared by AUWCL alumna and ArentFox Partner Pamela Deese. If you have questions about these positions, you may contact her at [email protected])
Clark Hill has positions in Michigan If you are interested in any positions at Clark Hill, reach out to alumnus Chris White at [email protected] before you apply. He's offered to assist AUWCL alums interested in the firm to avoid using a recruiter.
Planet Fitness (added on 9/18) Corporate Counsel Hampton, NH Alum Darrell Chichester is hiring for this role. He shared that this position is ideal for a junior associate or in-house attorney with 4-6 years of experience in general corporate and M&A matters. Public company experience is a big plus.The Corporate Counsel will serve as a strategic advisor and business partner within the Legal Department, assisting with a wide range of matters, including among others, corporate acquisitions and other strategic transactions, public company regulations, corporate governance, contracts, state and federal regulations and real estate, as well as providing legal advice and support to the Company’s business functions. In carrying out the required duties, the Corporate Counsel will work with a variety of business units, impacting important business decisions in support of the Legal Department’s mission to contribute to Planet Fitness’ success by I) providing clear, timely, thoughtful, professional and practical legal advice; II) recommending and implementing appropriate policies, practices and procedures to mitigate risk and control costs; III) being effective leaders with a focus on strategy, efficiency and collaboration; and IV) contributing to Planet Fitness’ fun, inclusive and Judgement-Free culture. This position is expected to follow our hybrid work schedule out of our Hampton, NH office. Full job description and application link.
State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Consumer Affairs (added on 10/2 Supervising Investigator, Law & Public Safety Newark, NJ Salary range: $92,710.53- $136,605.03 Department of Law and Public Safety, plans, organizes, and supervises nvestigative teams or specialized investigators conducting in-depth regulatory and administrative audits and inspections of licensed premises; reviews records, files, financial statements, and other transactions to determine compliance with rules or regulations governing consumer protection laws; performs other confidential and sensitive civil and regulatory investigative activities or specialized investigations to detect alleged noncompliance with or violations of New Jersey state statutes, administrative codes, or Professional Rules of Conduct, or consumer protection laws; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; performs other related duties as required. Please see the Civil Service Commission (CSC) job specification for additional information. Application deadline is October 10. Full job description and application link.
New Jersey Consortium for Immigrant Children (added on 9/11) Senior Attorney Jersey City, NJ Salary range: $90,000-$110,000 The New Jersey Consortium for Immigrant Children (NJCIC) is seeking a Senior Attorney to join our team. The Senior Attorney will primarily work on the Legal Representation for Children and Youth Program (LRP). Administered by the New Jersey Office of New Americans in partnership with Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) and modeled after California's trailblazing program, NJ's LRP is the nation's second state-funded legal program to offer free, high quality, child-centered direct representation to unaccompanied children. Under the direction of the Legal Director, the Senior Attorney will: Represent unaccompanied children and similarly situated youth in removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, affirmative immigration relief applications before USICS, and before New Jersey family courts in immigration matters including Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, asylum, U Visas, T Visas and other forms of humanitarian immigration relief; Monitor legal and policy changes that affect immigrant youth and integrate them into case strategy; Supervise staff attorneys, legal fellows, paralegals, and/or legal interns including onboarding, legal skills training, case technical assistance, conducting regular check-ins and performance evaluations, reviewing work product, case audits, and providing e feedback and oversight to ensure high quality legal work and support in the professional development of junior staff. Full job description and application link.
Fogarty, Hara, LaPira & Cherry, LLC (multiple positions) (added on 8/26) Fair Lawn, NJ These positions were shared by Alum Brian Gauthier. He is happy to be a point of contact for interested candidates. You can reach him at [email protected]. 1. Associate Attorney (entry level) Salary range: $100,000 Fogarty, Hara, LaPira & Cherry, LLC is seeking an entry-level full-time associate for its Fair Lawn, NJ office. New Jersey Bar Admission required. The candidate should possess strong analytical, interpersonal, and writing skills; clerkship and/or trial experience is a plus. Full job description and application link. 2. Associate Attorney (3-5 years) Salary range: $120,000 Fogarty, Hara, LaPira & Cherry, LLC is seeking a full-time associate with 3-5 years of law firm experience in the areas of education or labor and employment law for its Fair Lawn, NJ office. New Jersey Bar Admission required. The candidate should possess strong analytical, interpersonal, and writing skills; clerkship and/or trial experience is a plus. Full job description and application link.
SMBC Group (added on 8/22) Regulatory Change Management Officer Jersey City, NJ Salary range: $137,000-$200,000 Alum Cristina Puglia is hiring for this position. SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. The Regulatory Change Management Officer works with the Regulatory Change Management Team as a Subject Matter Expert to assist with identification of regulatory change applicability of new or changes to existing laws, rules, regulations or material regulatory guidance and matters related to overseeing timely implementation for SMBC. The Regulatory Change Management Officer role works with departments across SMBC Americas Division to coordinate Regulatory Change Management Group matters. As a member of the Regulatory Change Management team, the Regulatory Change Management Officer will work in the capacity of a subject matter expert who will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and overseeing the timely implementation of new or changes to existing laws, rules, regulations or material regulatory guidance (regulatory changes). Their primary duties include covering applicability analysis, preliminary impact assessment, routing, action plan tracking, policy and procedure maintenance, and drafting a weekly digest of laws, rules, and regulations. Full job description and application link.
Uber (multiple positions) (added on 10/10) 1. Senior Counsel, Global Trade DC or San Francisco, Chicago, Seattle, NYC, or Dallas Salary range for DC: $243,000-$270,000 Our mission is to serve as Uber’s go-to legal experts on trade and sanctions risk, enabling high-velocity decision-making across our most complex growth plays: AV technology, AI solutions, cross-border M&A, global supply chains, and new international markets. You’ll work at the intersection of legal, product, policy, and strategy to help Uber navigate evolving export controls, sanctions, FDI restrictions, and supply chain regulations. Your impact will shape how Uber expands and innovates globally with speed, confidence, and integrity. As Senior Counsel, Global Trade you will: Serve as Uber’s lead counsel on U.S. and global trade regimes, including export controls (EAR/ITAR) and classification ( ECCN/USML), OFAC sanctions, and cross-border investment restrictions; Partner with Corporate Development and Legal during early-stage diligence to advise on trade exposure, jurisdictional risk, and market-entry structuring; Monitor and interpret geopolitical developments (e.g., U.S.-China, MEA, Russia, APAC) and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for business teams; Build and maintain scalable legal frameworks to manage evolving trade risk in AV partnerships, AI development, and global operations; Partner with Policy, Legal, Security, Product, and regional legal teams to ensure coordinated responses to regulatory change and enforcement trends. Full job description and application link. 2. Senior Counsel, Tech Transactions, Autonomous Vehicles DC or San Francisco or NYC Salary range for DC: $243,000-$270,000 We have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced commercial attorney to join Uber’s Autonomous Mobility & Delivery legal team as we develop the world’s best platform for autonomous vehicles to go to market. If you’re passionate about tech transactions, creating industry-first frameworks, and transforming the way that people go anywhere and get (almost) anything, come and join this bold team as we scale Uber’s AV offerings. This Senior Counsel will own a wide range of commercial matters including drafting and negotiating partner agreements that govern AV deployments across mobility and delivery use cases, integrating safety, data sharing, fleet management, intellectual property, regulatory and privacy principles. You’ll also provide counseling on related product integrations, working closely with the business to launch autonomous vehicles across the Uber platform. Full job description and application link.
Clear (added on 10/10) VP Legal Counsel New York, NY Salary range: $250,000 - $300,000 Clear is looking for an experienced VP, Legal Counsel to help guide CLEAR’s Growth vertical as we expand into a myriad of opportunities in entertainment, travel & hospitality, financial services, aviation, healthcare, and more. You will report directly to the General Counsel and will be responsible for providing legal counsel to a variety of stakeholders in our rapidly growing organization. What you'll do: Partner closely with business development teams and provide advice and professional guidance on deals, strategy, risk, and scalable growth; Work directly with clients, vendors, and partners to draft, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements; Serve as a key advisor and will participate in decision-making and strategy development for the business with the goal of protecting the assets and reputation of the company. Full job description and application link.
Citi (multiple positions) (added on 10/2) New York, NY 1) Senior Lead Counsel- Foreign Exchange-SVP Salary range: $211,280.00 - $316,920.00 Citi is seeking a seasoned lawyer to work with its industry-leading foreign exchange business to provide legal support across a range of trading activity with a particular focus on large, complex, transactions. As Senior Lead Counsel 1 - Foreign Exchange, this role will provide cutting edge legal support focused on structuring, risk assessing, and documenting large transactions designed to meet specific needs of corporate and institutional counterparties. This role will be responsible for: Working in close partnership with the business product team on all aspects of legal and regulatory risk assessment of proposed large FX transactions, including but not limited to deal contingent and loan-linked transactions; Advising business partners on the assessment of due diligence information and transactional documents relevant to related or underlying transactions; Providing legal input to and oversight of drafting complex documentation of FX transactions. Full job description and application link. 2) Associate General Counsel, U.S. Bank Regulatory Group, Director Salary range: $170,000.00 - $300,000.00 Citi’s Legal Department is hiring an experienced bank regulatory lawyer as senior attorney (C-15 – Director level) in its U.S. Bank Regulatory Legal Group. The Bank Regulatory Legal Group is a key team of attorneys for a highly regulated but also innovative banking organization that is a trusted partner for our clients. Attorneys in the group advise on a broad range of U.S. federal banking laws and regulations, primarily the National Bank Act, Federal Reserve Act, the Bank Merger Act, and the Bank Holding Company Act as well as the Federal Reserve’s Regulations K, O, W, and Y in connection with Citi’s activities, transactions and investments. The group’s internal clients span the enterprise globally and include all lines of business and corporate functions, including but not limited to, Risk, Finance, and Compliance. We are seeking a pragmatic and talented senior lawyer who can operate effectively in an in-house lawyer role for a large, complex global banking organization with nearly 2,000 employees in the Legal Department and more than 200,000 employees worldwide. Full job description and application link. 3) Senior Attorney, Securitization and Lending Salary range: $211,280.00 - $316,920.00 North America Markets Legal is seeking an experienced structured finance and housing finance lawyer to provide legal counsel and support to businesses within Spread Products in the New York office. A primary responsibility of this role will be to provide legal coverage for Citi Community Capital, a business unit at Citi responsible for financing originating and investing in multifamily affordable housing, and community and economic development private equity and tax credit investment transactions, primarily for Community Reinvestment Act credit. Applicants should have experience in structured finance and securitizations, multifamily affordable housing finance, economic development, asset management, bond financing, debt transactions and Community Reinvestment Act. Full job description and application link.
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New York (added on 10/2) Pro Bono Supervising Attorney Bronx, NY Salary range: $90,000 - $105,000 The Pro Bono Supervising Attorney is one of several attorneys in the Division’s pro bono program staff reporting to the Managing Attorney. Each Supervising Attorney administers and coordinates various pro bono program functions, including participation at community legal clinics; intake and assessment of cases for placement; engagement in matching process; and substantive mentorship and technical assistance for all cases under their supervision. The Supervising Attorney will be available to train, mentor, advise and supervise pro bono volunteer advocates including firm attorneys, general counsel, solo practitioners, law students, fellows, etc.; will supervise internal staff attorneys; and will maintain an internal caseload secondary to and dependent on supervision needs. The Supervising Attorney will also keep staff updated about changes in laws, procedures, and policies relevant to immigrants, and will assist in developing legal strategies to address emerging issues. Also includes, as appropriate and necessary, supervision of departmental legal staff, directed advocacy, program development, program representation with public and private stakeholders, limited teaching/speaking. Full job description and application link.
Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC (multiple positions) (added on 10/2) 1. Intellectual Property Attorney Buffalo, Rochester, or Syracuse, NY Salary range: $100,000 - $150,000 Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC, a full-service law firm of more than 300 attorneys with 14 offices that are located across New York State, as well as in Boston, Kansas City, FL and NJ, is seeking IP Attorneys with at least two years of experience to join the firm’s growing and sophisticated intellectual property practice. Candidates must have outstanding academic credentials and excellent communication skills with at least 2 years of experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Candidates will also preferably have experience with intellectual property litigation and/or trademark prosecution and enforcement. While all technical disciplines will be considered, candidates will preferably possess an undergraduate or advanced degree in computer science, electrical engineering, physics or mechanical engineering. USPTO registration is required. Full job description and application link. 2. Business Attorney Syracuse or Rochester, NY Salary range: $110,000 - $155,000 Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC, is seeking several associates to join our sophisticated business practice group. Qualifications: Applicant should have a background in: private and public merger and acquisition transactions, both in structuring and financing; general corporate counseling of for profit and not-for-profit entities, including software licensing and commercial and vendor contracting; working with closely-held and family businesses; negotiating high dollar technology, commercial and vendor contracts; and business structuring and governance. Full job description and application link.
NYC Parks (added on 10/2) Agency Counsel for Advocates Office New York, NY Salary range: $83,000-$95,450 Alum Saba Jote shared this opportunity at her employer. NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land – 14 percent of New York City – including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens. The Parks Advocate’s office investigates and prosecutes allegations of employee misconduct and takes appropriate disciplinary action when warranted. The office also oversees the Agency’s drug and alcohol testing program. Major Responsibilities of the Agency Counsel include: Under supervision of the Assistant Commissioner for Discipline and Investigation with latitude for independent and unreviewed action and decision, assist with managing the Agency's drug and alcohol testing caseload; Performing difficult and complex legal work on behalf of the Agency related to positive drug and alcohol testing; Conduct trainings on disciplinary procedures; Acts as a legal liaison with leadership within the Agency and with other City agencies; Update case tracking database with relevant case information. Application deadline is October 27. Full job description and application link.
Palantir (added on 9/30) Legal Counsel New York, NY Salary Range: $135,000 - $200,000 Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more. Palantir’s in-house legal team works to proactively address legal issues so that Palantir can continue to drive positive impact in the world. As Legal Counsel, you will be a key contributor to the legal team and to the company as a whole. You will work as a generalist on a wide array of commercial and corporate legal matters, from structuring and negotiating M&A, partnerships, joint ventures, and other corporate and commercial transactions, to working on regulatory and international legal issues. However, you will also be a specialist, helping us navigate the general corporate, equity compensation and governance-related complexities that we face around the world, particularly when we first begin engagements in a new country, while interacting directly with our legal and company leadership. Full job description and application link.
Legal Services NYC (multiple positions) (added on 9/19) 1. Staff Attorney - LGBTQ+ Advocacy Project Bronx, NY Salary range: $132,096-$198,144 The LGBTQ+ Advocacy Project is a general practice unit that provides comprehensive legal services in a single location for the LGBTQ+ community. The Project provides representation in a broad-range of civil legal needs including community and economic development; public assistance, social security, and other benefits. We are seeking a staff attorney as a result of a grant. The staff attorney will provide comprehensive legal services to LGBTQ+ residents of the Bronx, with a primary focus on health law and health access and a secondary focus on family law/intimate partner violence. The staff attorney’s primary role will be providing direct representation in various civil matters. The staff attorney will conduct community education, provider education, off-site intake, and outreach, including intake at community health centers that are already part of our existing medical-legal partnerships. We expect this staff attorney to provide wide-ranging services, with an emphasis on individual representation, that improve the social determinants of health for LGBTQ+-identified Bronx residents. Full job description and application link. 2. Director of Disability Advocacy Project Brooklyn, NY Salary range: $132,096-$198,144 The Director will be responsible for working with staff to develop and implement a strategic vision for DAP’s work. The Director will also devise creative, high impact advocacy strategies to address systemic barriers facing people with disabilities. The Director will supervise DAP’s attorneys and paralegals on a range of litigation including administrative proceedings, appeals and affirmative litigation in State and Federal Court. The Director will also be responsible for strengthening relationships with community partners and elected officials, addressing systemic disability issues, and handling administrative and grant responsibilities. The Director will be expected to work collaboratively with and provide leadership for LSNYC’s city-wide disability rights practice. Every supervisor is expected to actively engage in learning and become increasingly skilled in supervision that supports staff and clients of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences and ensure that all are treated with compassion, dignity and respect. Full job description and application link.
Urban Justice Center (added on 9/18) Staff Attorney (Free to be Youth) New York, NY Salary range: Salary range: $82,000-$95,0000 FYP seeks an experienced Staff Attorney Position to represent the legal needs of homeless and street-involved LGBTQ+ young people (up to age 24) in New York City. Staff attorneys work as a team with the Project Director to ensure quality legal service provision, identify systemic priorities, and develop FYP’s capacity to take direction from the communities we serve. FYP advocates for LGBTQ+ young people living in poverty on a wide range of issues, including safe and affirming access to shelter, benefits, accurate identification documents, employment, and legal immigration status. Ideal candidates will be attorneys who have practiced for at least two years in a relevant poverty law area, and are committed to an integrated approach to legal services and systemic advocacy, informed by clients’ experiences. Relevant areas of practice are: shelter access, landlord-tenant, immigration, child welfare, police misconduct, and public benefits practice. A demonstrated commitment to fighting for the rights for LGBTQ+ people living in poverty is mandatory. The ideal candidate would be familiar with the non-legal advocacy strategies and the social justice community in New York, and understand the unique needs of LGBTQ+ homeless youth. Applicants must be admitted to the New York Bar or eligible for immediate admission. Proficiency in Spanish or another foreign language is a plus. Full job description and application link.
State of New York Unified Court System (multiple positions) (added on 9/18) New York State Unified Court System Application for Employment Form (required for the following positions) 1) Mental Hygiene Legal Service is recruiting for either Asst. Attorney, Senior Attorney, or Assoc. Attorney. Full job description and application. White Plains, NY 2) Mental Hygiene Legal Service- Special Litigation and Appeals Unit is recruiting for either Attorney, Assoc. Attorney, or Principal Attorney. Full job description and application. Garden City, NY 3) Appellate Court Attorney Series is recruiting for Asst. Appellate Court Attorney, Appellate Court Attorney, or Principal Appellate Court Attorney. Full job description and application. Brooklyn, NY 4) Mangano-Prudenti Fellow- The Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department is recruiting new, recent, and expected law school graduates to serve as Mangano-Prudenti Fellows. The fellowships will be filled as Asst. Appellate Court Attorney or Appellate Court Attorney. Full job description and job application. Brooklyn, NY
Columbia Law School, Office of Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers (added on 9/18) Associate Director of Human Rights and Public International Law New York, NY Salary range: Salary range: $95,000 $105,000 The Office of Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers (PI/PS) at Columbia Law School provides career services, programming, and specialized opportunities to students and graduates interested in exploring public interest, government, and human rights careers. PI/PS is one of the largest and most specialized public interest advising centers at any U.S. law school and leads conversations on campus about cutting-edge racial and social justice issues and other intersections of law and justice. This role has primary responsibility for the design, implementation and management of all human rights and public international law programs and advising services for Columbia Law School students (JDs and LL.M.s) and graduates. The incumbent educates, counsels and assists Columbia Law students and graduates with interest in pursuing internships, careers or other experiences related to human rights and public international law. The incumbent is also responsible for cultivating and sustaining relationships with human rights employers and building new opportunities and career pipelines in the human rights sector for Columbia Law students and graduates. The incumbent, in collaboration with other Columbia Law School offices, works to build a community and support for human rights students at Columbia Law School. This position reports to the Dean of PI/PS. Full job description and application link.
Safe Horizon (added on 9/18) Assistant General Counsel New York, NY Salary range: Salary range: $82,000-$95,0000 The Assistant General Counsel assists the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in representing the legal interests of Safe Horizon, including contractual, real estate, policy, litigation, regulatory, employment, not-for-profit governance, and tax-related matters. Safe Horizon is seeking an experienced attorney who will report directly to the General Counsel, with some dotted-line reporting to the Deputy General Counsel. The Assistant General Counsel will assist with the overall management of the general legal affairs of the organization.This position is a full-time position.Job responsibilities include: Advise General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, senior management and others within the organization on nonprofit corporate, tax, compliance, intellectual property, governance, benefits, litigation, and employment law issues; Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a variety of contracts, such as agreements with government funders and other third parties, vendor and consultant agreements, and agreements relating to ownership of intellectual property, corporate sponsorships, special events, licensing, real estate and leases, among other things, and advise senior management on related issues; Support and engage in the antiracism work of Safe Horizon and the General Counsel’s Office; Assist General Counsel with ensuring organizational compliance with contracts, regulations and applicable law, such as lobbying, regulatory and public policy matters and laws relating to charitable solicitations in New York State and nationally; Oversee the management of Safe Horizon’s insurance portfolio and advise on risk management, liability, and insurance matters. Full job description and application link.
The Legal Aid Society (added on 9/18) Attorney-in-Charge, New York County Trial Office New York, NY Salary range: Salary range: $195,755 The Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Defense Practice seeks a visionary and justice-driven Attorney-in-Charge (AIC) to lead its New York County trial office. The AIC will guide and collaborate with a diverse staff of attorneys, social workers, paralegals, and support professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous learning. With a strong foundation in trial advocacy and team leadership, the AIC will champion representation that centers the dignity and humanity of every client. The AIC will directly manage a leadership team consisting of Supervising Attorneys and other related managers across the Trial Office.The AIC will collaborate across the Legal Aid Society and with external partners to advance systemic change, reduce harm, and uphold the organization’s mission of equal justice for all. As a key member of the Criminal Defense Practice’s leadership, the AIC will help shape strategic priorities, mentor emerging leaders, and build bridges with communities most impacted by the criminal legal system. This is a unique opportunity to lead with purpose, advocate with integrity, and make a lasting impact on the lives of New Yorkers. Application deadline is 3pm on September 26. Full job description and application link.
DoorDash (multiple positions) (added on 9/18) 1. Sr. Counsel, M&A New York, NY (also in DC, IL, CA or Remote) Salary range: $183,600-$270,000 The DoorDash legal team has built a strong reputation within the company for the confident, supportive approach to our style of counsel, always with a bias for action. Our north star is delighting our business partners and our teammates and we deeply value growing together as a team.DoorDash is hiring an exceptional Senior Counsel of M&A to join our dynamic legal team at a very exciting time for our rapidly growing business. You will partner closely with our Business and Corporate Development teams on M&A transactions and integration, as well as other corporate and investment transactions, and you will also provide advice and legal support on other types of strategic transactions and general corporate matters. You will partner with teams across DoorDash, including Legal, Business and Corporate Development, Finance, Tax and Accounting to manage M&A and other strategic corporate and investment deals, as well as provide legal guidance and assist with administration of DoorDash’s business operations, corporate structure, and transactions. This role reports into the Director, M&A Legal. Full job description and application link. 2. Sr. Commercial Counsel New York, NY (or CA, FL, IL, WA) Salary range: $214,200-$315,000 DoorDash is hiring an exceptional, business-minded commercial lawyer to join our legal team. You will own projects that make an immediate impact on a fast-growing, dynamic business. You will work with many facets of the organization that support our Merchant Partners, such as Product Partnerships, Sales and Strategy & Operations. You will negotiate high-value deals with strategic partners as well as automate and streamline lower-touch, high-velocity work. Above all, you’ll help our business partners solve problems and take down roadblocks. We’re looking for someone with a strong work ethic, excellent analytical and communication skills, and incredibly solid fundamentals as a lawyer. The ideal candidate will be someone who is creative and thinks outside-the-box, is a self-starter who takes ownership over initiatives, and is hands-on taking into consideration the lowest level of detail. Full job description and application link. 3. Counsel, Insurance Litigation New York, NY or Chicago, IL Salary range: $183,600-$270,000 DoorDash is seeking a talented attorney with experience in insurance and/or personal injury litigation to join our growing legal team. The Insurance Litigation Counsel will be responsible for handling and managing a docket of litigated and pre-litigated matters. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, be execution oriented, have high business acumen, excellent analytical and writing skills, and should be enthusiastic, well organized, a team player, and self-motivated. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, and a healthy dose of humor and humility are also essential. This role reports into a Senior Counsel, Insurance Litigation. Full job description and application link.
Mobilization for Justice (added on 9/11) New York, NY Staff Attorney Foreclosure Prevention Project Salary range: $81,370-$137,504.65 Mobilization for Justice, Inc. (MFJ), a non-profit legal services organization that provides free civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers, is seeking a staff attorney for its Foreclosure Prevention Project (FPP). The position is full-time and is based out of our Manhattan office. The attorney will be part of a team that: represents homeowners from all five boroughs facing foreclosure in state and federal courts, and cooperative shareholders in non-judicial foreclosures; prosecutes cases related to deed theft, federal servicing regulations, and hard money lending; works in coalition with advocacy groups on city- and state-wide policy issues; and, conducts clinics, trainings, and outreach. MFJ’s mission is to achieve justice for all. MFJ prioritizes the needs of people who are low income, disenfranchised, or have disabilities as they struggle to overcome the effects of social injustice and systemic racism. We provide the highest-quality free, direct civil legal assistance, conduct community education and build partnerships, engage in policy advocacy, and bring impact litigation. We assist more than 14,000 New Yorkers each year, benefiting over 24,000. MFJ has a staff of more than 165 attorneys, paralegals, social workers, and support staff. Full job description and application link.
New York Immigration Coalition (multiple positions) (added on 9/11) New York, NY 1) Staff or Senior Staff Attorney Salary range: $95,481-$109,273 The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. This is a contract-funded position for a rapid-response initiative that the NYIC is undertaking to support vulnerable migrants and asylum-seekers throughout New York State. This position is funded through August 2026. The continuation of this position beyond the time frame stated is contingent upon available funding. The Staff or Senior Staff Attorney will serve as an on-the-ground immigration attorney contributing to a network of legal services across several regions of New York State, with a focus on newly arrived immigrant populations. The Staff or Senior Staff Attorney will oversee and provide limited scope affirmative and defensive services to clients. The Staff or Senior Staff Attorney will directly manage three full-time staff: two Paralegals and one Legal Navigator, who will also provide legal support to clients under the Staff or Senior Staff Attorney’s review and direction. The Staff or Senior Staff Attorney will report to the Managing Attorney and will work closely with internal teams as well as external partners, including legal service providers and community-based organizations. Full job description and application link. 2) Vice President of Advocacy Salary: $144,220 The Vice President of Advocacy will serve as a core member of the NYIC’s executive leadership team, helping to shape organizational direction and ensure the successful delivery of strategic priorities. This leader will bring a sharp strategic lens, a creative and innovative mindset, and strong management capabilities to support a high-performing department. The VP will oversee the NYIC’s Advocacy department, leading efforts to advance the organization’s immigration policy agenda at the federal, state, and local levels. They will guide projects from ideation through planning, implementation, and execution, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals. This role requires someone who can build and maintain effective systems, manage and inspire a large team, and coordinate cross-functional strategies. The VP will also lead NYIC’s statewide advocacy strategy, mobilizing members and partners, and leveraging organizing, civic engagement, community outreach, and political strategy to achieve meaningful policy wins. Full job description and application link.
ACLU (added on 9/9) Senior Associate General Counsel New York, NY Salary range: $132,566 The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Senior Associate Corporate Counsel in the Corporate Counsel’s Office of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. The ACLU leverages the resources of outside contractors to supplement the talents of its own staff and maximize its impact. To protect its tax-exempt status and its fundraising, advocacy, and litigation capabilities, the ACLU must maintain rigorous compliance with a myriad of federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Office of Corporate Counsel provides the primary support for both of those efforts. We draft and negotiate contracts that vastly expand the organization’s reach and support the functions of every department. We create compliance programs, train staff, and provide compliance advice, all with the goal of maintaining the highest standards of professional and business conduct. The Senior Associate Corporate Counsel will serve to support the Co-Chief Corporate Counsels with regulatory compliance matters, primarily, within the Office of Corporate Counsel. Full job description and application link.
PwC (multiple positions) (added 9/9) 1) Office of General Counsel Tech Transactions Attorney, Director New York, NY, Washington DC, or San Francisco, CA Salary range: $122,500-$504,500 A career in Office of General Counsel will provide you with the opportunity to be a part of the Firm’s legal department by providing dedicated legal support in the areas of litigation, counselling, and corporate, commercial, and employment law. You’ll play an important part in all aspects of regulatory proceedings involving the Firm and its personnel by supporting on regulatory issues, advising the Firm on matters relating to its operations, supporting the Firm’s client contracting function, and advising on matters related to employees. Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength. Full job description and application link. 2) Global Office of General Counsel Tech Transactions Attorney New York, NY or Chicago, IL Salary range: $91,000-$321,500 At PwC, our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients, maintaining compliance with regulations and minimising legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries. Those in corporate law at PwC will provide legal advice and support to clients on various corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and compliance. You will leverage experience in corporate law and the ability to navigate complex legal frameworks. Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm. Full job description and application link.
Institute for Policy Integrity, New York University School of Law (multiple positions) (added 9/9) 1) Attorney or Senior Attorney New York, NY or DC Salary range: $125,000-$135,000 (attorney position) or $146,000-$170,000 (senior attorney position) Housed at the New York University School of Law, Policy Integrity is a non-partisan think tank dedicated to improving the quality of government decisionmaking. Our principal focus is U.S. energy and environmental policy, with a particular emphasis on climate change. We produce original scholarly research in the fields of economics, law, and regulatory policy. We also advocate for reform before courts and government agencies. In general, attorneys and senior attorneys may be assigned projects across a range of substantive areas or may be tasked to specialize in a key area depending on the attorney’s experience and Policy Integrity’s priorities. This attorney or senior attorney position will focus primarily on appellate litigation and emerging administrative law issues but may also work on other state or federal regulatory issues. The attorney or senior attorney will work with Policy Integrity’s directors, economists, and fellows to: Draft amicus briefs to the Supreme Court, D.C. Circuit, and other federal courts in cases challenging significant agency rulemakings and policies; Track and analyze emerging issues in administrative law at the federal level; Author reports and academic papers on emerging issues in administrative law; Represent Policy Integrity in partnerships with other academic institutions, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations. Full job description and application link. 2) Law Fellow New York, NY Salary range: $88,000-$104,000 Legal Fellows may be assigned projects across a range of substantive areas or may be tasked to specialize in a key area depending on the fellow’s experience and Policy Integrity’s priorities. Legal Fellows work with Policy Integrity’s economists, lawyers, and policy analysts to: draft amicus briefs to the Supreme Court, D.C. Circuit, and other courts in major policy cases; draft regulatory comments, petitions for rulemakings, and other formal submissions to federal and state agencies including state Public Utility Commissions, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Interior, and the Department of Health and Human Services; advise other advocacy organizations on how to navigate regulatory impact analyses; supervise the work of NYU Law School students in the Regulatory Policy Clinic; and publish academic articles and op‐eds. Full job description and application link.
Capital One (added 9/2) Senior Manager, Senior Counsel- Artificial Intelligence New York, New York Salary range: $210,500 - $240,300 As a member of Capital One’s Tech Reg Legal Business Counsel team you’ll apply your legal, strategic, and analytical skills to programs and initiatives driving Capital One’s most innovative technology and solutions. You’ll dive in to understand the processes, governance, and products that Capital One’s Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Generative AI teams deliver to the enterprise, and be the legal partner that supports cutting edge innovation and responsible Artificial Intelligence development. You’ll be a dedicated legal partner supporting the enterprise AI/ML organization and serve as our legal department AI, ML and Generative AI subject matter expert.To succeed in this role, you’ll need strong business and legal skills, with an ability to draw on prior experience relevant to identifying legal issues associated with the development of machine learning models and algorithms, as well as frontier artificial intelligence. Additionally, written and oral communication and organizational skills are key, as is good judgment and the ability to focus on what really matters to drive business initiatives forward while clearly defining and strategizing on ways to reduce legal risk. Full job description and application link.
ACLU (added on 9/2) Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel, Racial Justice Program New York, NY Salary range: $92,374-$210,677 The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel in the Racial Justice Program (RJP) of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two days per week or eight days per month. The Racial Justice Program (RJP) is part of the ACLU’s Trone Center for Justice and Equality. The Trone Center works to combat racial discrimination; to ensure that our criminal justice system is fair, and free of racial bias; to advocate for humane and constitutional conditions of confinement; and to abolish the death penalty as a legitimate form of punishment. Reporting to the Director, Racial Justice Program, the Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel will be responsible for developing and litigating racial justice cases in state and federal courts. Job responsibilities include: litigate complex and sometimes fast-paced civil rights cases in federal and state courts and at trial and appellate levels; draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs; participate in discovery and trial practice; develop new cases; identify and work with potential plaintiffs and expert and fact witnesses; analyze legislation to assist advocacy staff including to identify legal concerns. Full job description and application link.
Innocence Project (added on 8/25) Staff Attorney, Strategic Litigation New York, NY Salary range: $122,398-$195,382 The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. The Strategic Litigation Department’s goal is to reduce courts reliance on faulty and unreliable evidence. Focusing on the leading causes of wrongful convictions, the team litigates in the areas of forensic science, eyewitness identification, and unreliable confessions. The Staff Attorney, Strategic Litigation will be responsible for being a leader in the Innocence Project’s litigation in forensic sciences. They will work extensively with public defenders and defense counsel across the country, both on individual cases and broader litigation goals, and with leading scientists working in relevant fields to advance litigation goals. In addition, the attorney will train and speak about these litigation related reform efforts around the country. The Staff Attorney, Strategic Litigation will monitor and identify emerging technologies and new forensic disciplines for validity, reliability, and racial bias issues and develop new litigation strategies to mitigate the proliferation of harmful new law enforcement tools. This work involves close interdepartmental collaboration, as well as collaboration with the Post-Conviction Litigation, Policy and Data Science & Research Departments, and with the Special Advisor on Race and Wrongful Conviction at the Innocence Project. Full job description and application link.
Fordham University School of Law (added on 8/25) Tenure | Tenure-track Clinical Faculty position New York, NY Salary range: $175,000-$290,000 Fordham University's School of Law invites applications for a full-time tenure, tenure-track, or long-term contract faculty position to start and direct a new clinic in any area of litigation. The faculty member will join a vibrant clinical program of clinicians who teach, practice, and lead. We welcome interest both from those new to clinical legal teaching and from experienced clinicians; an appointment could be made to Associate Clinical Professor, Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, or Professor.We seek dynamic candidates who are excited about clinical legal education, deeply committed to the academic enterprise, and able to collaborate with diverse groups inside and outside our university. Commitment to principles of experiential learning and clinical pedagogy is central to the position; those who are not already conversant with these principles should be committed to developing in this domain. The faculty member will have primary responsibility for teaching and supervising students in our in-house law firm (Lincoln Square Legal Services, Inc.). They will also have primary responsibility for selecting clients and matters and structuring the overall design and goals of the clinic. Application Deadline is September 15. Full job description and application link.
NAACP Legal Defense Fund (added on 8/25) Director of Programs Salary Range for NYC: $120,000 - $151,000 Washington DC or New York, NY or Atlanta GA The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is the country’s first and foremost civil and human rights law organization. LDF’s litigation, public policy advocacy and public education programs in the substantive areas of criminal justice, economic justice, education, and political participation seek to ensure the fundamental and basic human rights of all people to quality education, economic opportunity, the right to vote and fully participate in democracy, and the right to a fair and just judicial system. LDF seeks an experienced Assistant Counsel, who will report to a senior litigator, to join the legal team. Job responsibilities include: Litigating the full range of racial justice issues, including educational opportunity, diversity, adequacy, access, and retention; employment and housing discrimination; voting rights; and criminal justice; Developing, leading, supervising, consulting, and advising on complex, civil rights impact cases in federal and state courts and before administrative bodies; Drafting petitions for certiorari, merits briefs and amicus briefs in the United States Supreme Court, other federal courts, and state courts that bear significantly on the civil rights of African Americans. Full job description and application link.
Appellate Advocates (multiple positions) (added on 8/13) New York, NY 1. Staff Attorney- Direct Appeals Salary range: $78,891.23-$95,136.22 We are seeking to hire immediately an experienced appellate criminal defense attorney to work on criminal appeals from plea and trial convictions. More than one position may be filled based on this posting. This is primarily an in-person position, with at most two (2) days remote work allowed weekly. Qualifications include: A minimum of three years of appellate criminal defense experience in New York; A deep interest in indigent appellate criminal defense; A demonstrated commitment to criminal defense and social justice; Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills .Full job description and application link. 2) Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) Attorney Salary range: $78,891.23-$105,964.96 For many years, Appellate Advocates has represented indigent SORA-subject clients at their original SORA hearings as well as on appeal. Additionally, we have pursued modification petitions on clients’ behalf to lower their SORA level, thereby reducing the length of time they are required to register. We have won numerous SORA hearings and appeals and have successfully petitioned for downward modifications for clients who have demonstrated rehabilitation after their initial SORA hearings. Position Description: We are seeking to immediately hire a full-time attorney to defend our SORA-subject clients at hearings in trial court and on appeal of their hearings to the Appellate Division, Second Department. Qualifications: Recent law graduate or attorney with one to three years’ criminal defense experience; Strong commitment to public defense and serving marginalized communities, with an emphasis on protecting the rights of people convicted of sex offenses; Effective oral advocacy and interviewing skills. Full job description and application link.
NYU School of Law (added on 8/13) Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff New York, NY Salary range: $130,000-$150,000 Serve as a member of the School of Law's leadership team, report directly to the Dean, and work in partnership with the Dean, his cabinet, and leaders across NYU and other institutions to set strategy, establish metrics, drive strategic decision-making, and ensure results. Track progress in internal strategic planning and initiatives. Marshal appropriate resources and develop and implement policy objectives, strategies, and operating plans for various school-wide initiatives. Act as close advisor to the Dean. Draft significant internal communications and ensure the effectiveness of the internal communication processes of the School and between the School and other NYU offices as appropriate. Serve as the Dean's designate to other Deans, NYU's President, Provost, as well as trustees, faculty, students, and other audiences. Manage staff, operations, and budget for the Dean’s Office.Full job description and application link.
Cooley (added on 8/8) New York, NY Trademark/Copyright Attorney (3rd -5th year) Salary range: $260,000-$365,000 Cooley is looking for third to fifth year attorneys to join its nationally-ranked Trademark, Copyright, and Advertising group. Join a team that is at the forefront of AI-copyright litigation and cutting-edge trademark litigation, and represents hundreds of disruptors and industry leaders. Candidates must have significant experience with trademark, copyright, and advertising federal litigation and USPTO Trademark Trial & Appeal Board proceedings. Candidates also should have experience advising on the availability of trademark protection for proposed marks, from clearance searches and analysis of risks associated with proposed marks to concise reporting of such results and risks to clients. Candidates must be familiar with the trademark prosecution processes, including the development and implementation of trademark filing strategies for national and international brands. Experience with trademark transactional work, including licensing arrangements and due diligence analyses, domain name disputes, and copyright registration counseling is a plus. Qualified candidates will have excellent academic credentials and superior writing, oral communication, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently but collaboratively in a fast-paced practice managing dozens of clients at once, often on a cross-office team. Qualified candidates will also be expected to work closely with and manage a team of experienced paralegals and other business professionals. Full job description and application link.
Cleary Gottlieb (multiple open positions open in NY)
ArentFox Schiff NY Openings: (shared by AUWCL alumna and ArentFox Partner Pamela Deese. If you have questions about these positions, you may contact her at [email protected])
Southern Coalition for Social Justice (added on 9/18) Senior Counsel for Environmental Justice Durham, NC Starting salary: $95,000 Southern Coalition for Social Justice (SCSJ) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to promote justice by partnering with communities of color and economically disadvantaged communities to defend and advance their political, social, and economic rights. The Senior Counsel for Environmental Justice will litigate cases, develop case strategies, advise clients, supervise junior attorneys and staff, and work with state and federal policymakers to improve environmental justice outcomes for communities across the South. Job responsibilities include: Litigating cases in state and federal courts, including developing and implementing case strategy, conducting legal and fact-finding research, drafting pleadings, briefs, and other documents, conducting discovery and depositions, and representing clients in court and administrative proceedings; Meeting with clients to ensure program projects and priorities are consistently responsive to community-driven need; Managing multidisciplinary matters, including developing and implementing project plans involving and leveraging SCSJ’s research and communications teams; Building SCSJ’s Environmental Justice program by combating community contamination, addressing zoning & land use issues, promoting energy equity, and advancing climate justice & resilience; Expanding and deepening Environmental Justice program’s network by attending community events and conferences related to environmental justice in the South; Supporting partner organizations and community-led coalitions. Full job description and application link.
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (added on 9/10) Staff Attorney Hybrid within NC or VA Salary Range: $90,600 to $117,800 Alumna Susana Birdsong shared this opportunity. The Staff Attorney plays a vital role in supporting PPSAT’s legal and regulatory obligations while maintaining compliance across our multi-state operations. This role ensures that our clinical, operational, and administrative practices comply with federal and state health care and employment laws and regulations, with a strong focus on reproductive health care. Working closely with PPSAT’s General Counsel, compliance team, clinical leadership, and external counsel, the Staff Attorney provides legal guidance and helps promote a culture of compliance and ethical health care service delivery. What you'll be doing: Conduct legal research and provide guidance on health care compliance topics including HIPAA, Title X, Medicaid/Medicare, telehealth, informed consent, privacy, scope of practice, and fraud and abuse laws; Draft, review, and update internal policies and protocols to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations; Develop and deliver compliance-related training for staff on confidentiality, consent, and reporting requirements; Provide legal guidance and support to staff who are operationalizing legislative and regulatory changes in NC, SC, VA, and WV; Assist with internal assessments and audits, including responses to government inquiries; Review and negotiate contracts related to clinical operations and staffing to ensure compliance and best practice; Perform other duties as assigned. Full job description and application link.
Porter Wright (open positions) These opportunities were shared by alumnus Adam Wilczwekski '04. Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to David Zimmerman, Recruiting and Human Resources Manager at [email protected].
RICOH (added on 10/10) Senior Counsel, Litigation and Business Exton, PA Salary range: $170,000-$190,000 Ricoh is an integrated solutions provider and partner that connects people and technology, creates outstanding customer experiences, and delivers innovation for businesses worldwide. We empower digital workplaces by enabling individuals to work smarter from any location and harness the power of information—how it is collected, stored, managed, and shared—to unlock the potential in every organization. The Senior Counsel for Litigation and Business will manage the company’s commercial litigation and other legal matters, including litigation avoidance. The role provides general legal advice on business legal matters affecting one or more RICOH business units and/or corporate functions, including but not limited to negotiating commercial agreements. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Manages the commercial litigation portfolio, working with external counsel; Working with the General Counsel and/or Vice President & Associate General Counsel, coordinates external counsel to represent company in all litigation, whether as a defendant or plaintiff, and negotiates the terms & conditions of such representation; Identifies and implements litigation strategy, including, when appropriate, settlement of matters, with appropriate legal management and business leader input and approval. Assesses RICOH’s exposure in various litigation matters and recommends appropriate reserves for matters as appropriate. Full job description and application link.
Philadelphia Legal Assistance (added on 9/11) Philadelphia, PA Managing Attorney Salary range: $115,000-$135,000 Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA) is committed to delivering high-quality, high-volume legal services with excellence and integrity. The Managing Attorney plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the effective delivery of legal services by overseeing the work of substantive unit supervisors and supporting the Executive Director in overall program management. This role requires the expertise and judgment of a seasoned attorney, as well as demonstrated skill in supervising and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will bring strong interviewing and interpersonal abilities, sensitivity to client needs, and excellent writing, verbal communication, and organizational skills. In addition to legal acumen, the Managing Attorney must possess strong leadership, administrative, and managerial capabilities to guide teams, support staff development, and help advance PLA’s mission of expanding access to justice. Full job description and application link.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of General Counsel (multiple positions) (added on 9/10) 1) Assistant Counsel (Attorney 1,2, or 3), Department of Labor & Industry Application deadline is September 26 Full job description and application link. 2) Counsel Attorney (1, 2, 3 or 4), Office of Chief Counsel, Department of State Harrisburg, PA Application deadline is September 30. Full job description and application link. 3) Policy Counsel (Attorney 1,2, or 3), Office of Chief Counsel, Department of Labor & Industry Philadelphia/Harrisburg/Pittsburgh Application deadline is October 3 Full job description and application link. 4) Prosecuting Attorney (Attorney 1,2,3 or 4), Office of Chief Counsel, Department of State Harrisburg, PA Application deadline is October 3 Full job description and application link.
Bryn Mawr College (added on 9/10) Assistant General Counsel Salary range: $92,612 - $111,385 Bryn Mawr College, the preeminent college for women interested in the pursuit of wisdom, seeks an experienced and collaborative Assistant General Counsel (AGC) to join the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the AGC will provide timely, thoughtful, and strategic legal support to the College’s academic and administrative leadership across a broad range of institutional matters. This position provides the uniquely rewarding experience of practicing law within higher education in today’s changing legal landscape and will work collaboratively with campus partners to advance the mission of the College and the objectives of leadership. The person in this role will be instrumental in advising on legal, regulatory, and compliance risks while aligning with the College’s commitment to educating and empowering women. The successful candidate will have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to solve complex problems in a collaborative way, a high degree of composure when faced with challenges, and the highest degree of integrity. Qualified candidates will have the ability to operate as a generalist within OGC, handling a wide range of legal issues, and will also have significant experience with contract review, employee relations, and student affairs or a willingness to develop expertise in these areas. Full job description and application link.
Defender Association of Philadelphia (added on 8/25) Assistant Defender - Trial Attorney (Lateral) The Defender Association of Philadelphia is looking for an experienced trial attorney to join our organization’s criminal trial practice divisions. The Defender Association of Philadelphia is a non-profit law firm serving the clients in the city of Philadelphia. Defender attorneys are part of a dynamic team that includes social workers, paralegals, mitigation specialists, investigators, and administrative professionals who play critical roles serving our clients and communities. Complementing our trial practice, the Defender Association focuses on meeting the needs of clients pre-trial and following incarceration. Our office represents 70% of people charged with crimes in Philadelphia. We are comprised of various practice units wherein we provide representation beginning at the preliminary arraignment through the appellate process. We employ a client centered representation model which includes providing clients with zealous advocacy in the courtroom and partnering with our community through Participatory Defense, expungement clinics and other community-based events. Full job description and application link.
City of Philadelphia (multiple positions) (added on 8/13) 1) Deputy City Solicitor – Compliance & Legislation Unit – Compliance Division Salary range: $92,612 to $111,385 The City of Philadelphia Law Department acts as general counsel for the entire City government structure. We provide legal advice to all City officials, employees, departments, agencies, boards, and commissions concerning any matters related to the exercise of their official powers. The Law Department's civil practice includes unique issues involving public interest in business, health, safety, commerce, civil rights, taxation, and community development. We employ more than 220 attorneys and 100 professional staff to support seamless operations, reduce legal liability for the City, and challenge threats to quality of life impacting the taxpayers of Philadelphia. The City of Philadelphia Law Department seeks an experienced attorney for the Compliance and Legislation Group’s Compliance Unit. This is an intermediate, non-litigation position that involves providing counsel to a variety of City Departments, agencies and elected officials. We are seeking a candidate with 5-8 years of experience, good academic credentials, strong communication, analytical, research and writing skills, and and/or public policy experience. Full job description and application link. 2) Divisional Deputy City Solicitor – Commercial Law Unit Salary Range: $116,005 to $140,428 The City of Philadelphia Law Department seeks a senior level attorney licensed in Pennsylvania or eligible to become a member of the Pennsylvania bar within six (6) months of hire for the position of Divisional Deputy City Solicitor to supervise the Commercial Law Unit’s Pensions & Finance Division. The Divisional Deputy and attorneys within the Division advise and represent City departments in contract and municipal finance matters, in particular, the City’s Pension Board, Sinking Fund, Treasurer’s Office, Commerce Department, Grants Office, and Office of the Director of Finance. Principal practice areas include general corporate law, competitive procurement law (RFPs and bids), and federal, state and local grants, bond issues and other municipal finance matters. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with the various City, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the City’s contracting processes. All Unit members are expected to work collaboratively with other Unit and Law Department colleagues on all matters in a manner that reflects the Law Department’s focus on fostering and maintaining a collegial, inclusive, and professional environment that values all forms of diversity. Full job description and application link. 3) Assistant City Solicitor - Civil Rights Unit Salary Range: $79,512 - $90,125 The City of Philadelphia Law Department is seeking to hire an attorney with 1-5 years of litigation experience as an Assistant City Solicitor in the Civil Rights Unit. This is an entry level position that provides the successful candidate an opportunity to manage cases from start to finish. All pleadings, discovery, and motions are developed by the assigned attorney, who also serves as first chair at trial in the event the case does not resolve via motion or settlement. Consequently, prior civil litigation experience and/or a federal clerkship are preferred, and applicants must be members of the Pennsylvania Bar. The ideal candidate has good academic credentials and strong communication, analytical, and writing skills. Because attorneys in the Civil Rights Unit reasonably expect to try between three and seven cases a year in federal or state court and/or participate in virtual court proceedings, comfort with public speaking and a desire to hone oral advocacy skills are preferred. Full job description and application link.
Lancaster County (added on 8/8) Court Liaison Staff Attorney Lancaster, PA Salary: $69,774.12 Reporting directly to the President Judge, you’ll provide high-level legal expertise and serve as a versatile legal resource for judicial operations. Job responsibilities include: Conduct legal research and draft memoranda and opinions for Senior Judges handling active caseloads; Train and mentor new law clerks, creating and implementing a comprehensive onboarding and development program; Bridge the gap during law clerk transitions, ensuring uninterrupted support for chambers; Provide legal assistance to various court departments, including statutory interpretation and legal analysis; Review invoices submitted by conflict counsel to ensure accuracy and accountability; Assist with diversion programs, class action matters, and special legal projects assigned by the President Judge; Manage the workflow of opinions across 15 judicial chambers. Full job description and application link.
Center for Medicare Advocacy (added on 10/17) Litigation Director Salary range: $110,000-$150,000 Founded in 1986, CMA is a national, non-profit law organization that works to advance access to comprehensive Medicare coverage, health equity, and quality health care for older adults and people with disabilities. The Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) is looking for an experienced civil litigator, who shares CMA’s commitment to comprehensive Medicare, quality health care, and health justice for all, to serve as its Litigation Director. The Litigation Director works to advance beneficiary rights through federal class action and individual litigation, other forms of advocacy, and leads an effective litigation team. The Litigation Director works under CMA’s Co-Director for Law & Policy. The position requires a self-directed professional who can work independently in a lean organizational environment with minimal supervision. While the position includes leading CMA’s litigation strategy and substantive litigation responsibilities, a significant portion of the Litigation Director’s time is dedicated to collaborating with and providing expertise to colleagues in their advocacy work, as well as regularly writing and presenting on Medicare topics. Full job description and application link.
The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights (added on 10/10) Senior Litigation Attorney Salary range: $100,550 to $114,814 is the standard new hire range for this position ($110,605-$126,295 for those residing in the Los Angeles and DC metropolitan areas; $115,633-$132,036 for those residing in the NYC metropolitan area) The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights invites applications for the full-time position of Senior Litigation Attorney to be based remotely with preference to those near one of our operating offices. The Senior Litigation Attorney will manage litigation and legal advocacy efforts aimed at protecting the rights of immigrant children and youth facing removal from the United States, as well as those at risk of permanent separation from parents or caregivers due to removal. This role involves tracking, analyzing, and engaging in litigation affecting immigrant children, with a particular focus on unaccompanied youth in federal custody. The Senior Litigation Attorney will identify strategic opportunities to challenge policies, practices, and cases that harm the best interests of immigrant children and youth. Key responsibilities include conducting factual investigations, performing legal research, drafting legal filings, and developing compelling legal arguments on issues affecting unaccompanied and separated immigrant children This work will be done both with Young Center staff and in collaboration with other organizations and law firms. In addition to litigation work, the Senior Litigation Attorney will collaborate with the policy team to advocate on issues that intersect with ongoing or potential litigation and will contribute to the development of policy advocacy, including drafting comments on proposed federal regulations. Full job description and application link.
The Geller Law Group (added on 9/22) Attorney:Estate Planning with Business Law Experience Fairfax, VA (Can be remote but VA law license required) Salary range: $115,000-$145,000 (base) Alumna Rebecca Geller is hiring for this position at her firm. The Geller Law Group is an award-winning, mid-sized law firm in Northern Virginia looking to hire an Estate Planning Attorney with business law experience who will work in both our estate planning practice group (~70%) and business practice group (~30%). This position is full-time and may be performed remotely. Virginia law license is required (DC and/or Maryland is a bonus). Full job description and application link. Every Texan (added on 9/19) Executive Director Remote with Texas residency required Salary range: $185,000 - $200,000 This is a pivotal moment for Every Texan, a leading voice in public policy and equity in the state. With a decades-long legacy of advancing solutions that center the people most impacted by systemic barriers, Every Texan is seeking a new Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter. This role offers a chance to influence the policy landscape in Texas, shape statewide narratives around equity and opportunity, and build on the organization’s national reputation for policy leadership and values-driven advocacy. The Executive Director will join a passionate and talented team, steward an evolving organizational structure, and serve as a public champion for economic justice, inclusive democracy, and responsive government. Ideal candidates will bring executive leadership experience, a people-centered and emotionally intelligent management style, a commitment to community-grounded advocacy, and fluency in navigating the complex intersections of policy, politics, and power. Full job description and application link.
DoorDash (added on 9/18) Sr. Counsel, M&A Posistions also available in IL or DC, CA, NY Salary range: $183,600-$270,000 The DoorDash legal team has built a strong reputation within the company for the confident, supportive approach to our style of counsel, always with a bias for action. Our north star is delighting our business partners and our teammates and we deeply value growing together as a team.DoorDash is hiring an exceptional Senior Counsel of M&A to join our dynamic legal team at a very exciting time for our rapidly growing business. You will partner closely with our Business and Corporate Development teams on M&A transactions and integration, as well as other corporate and investment transactions, and you will also provide advice and legal support on other types of strategic transactions and general corporate matters. You will partner with teams across DoorDash, including Legal, Business and Corporate Development, Finance, Tax and Accounting to manage M&A and other strategic corporate and investment deals, as well as provide legal guidance and assist with administration of DoorDash’s business operations, corporate structure, and transactions. This role reports into the Director, M&A Legal. Full job description and application link.
Guild (added on 9/18) Legal Counsel, Commercial Salary range: $144,000-$165,000 Guild is hiring a Legal Counsel, Commercial. This role is an individual who thrives in an environment driven by mission, agility, and high growth, who can partner with and support our prospect and client facing teams in navigating complex legal and regulatory issues. The Legal Counsel will partner closely with all business teams at Guild. They are driven by collaboration, problem-solving, and practicality in partnership with all levels and functions and bring deep expertise and experience in complex commercial contracting from either a firm or in-house environment. As Legal Counsel, Commercial, you will: Draft, review and negotiate complex legal agreements (NDA, MSA, Order Forms, SLA’s, etc.) with a focus on vendors; with opportunities to also work with employer partners and academic partners; Support other corporate counsel and other members of the Legal Department with contracting efforts, process improvements, and research projects; Support Procurement team with managing overall procurement process; Help define, manage, and improve vendor contracting processes, including management of tools, legal terms playbooks and policies, standard form agreements and documents, and risk-management policies. Full job description and application link.
Oura (added on 9/11) Product Secrecy & Protection Lead Remote except for not open to candidates in AK, DE, IA, MS, MO, NE, SD, VT, WV, and WI Salary range: $128,000-$186,000 At Oura, our mission is to empower every person to own their inner potential. With our award-winning Oura Ring and app, we help over 2.5 million people turn insights about sleep, activity, and readiness into healthier, more balanced lives. The Product Secrecy & Protection Lead will lead Oura’s global program to safeguard confidential intellectual property, prototypes, research environments, and pre-release product information. This high-impact manager-level individual contributor role reports to the Senior Director, Global Risk & Resilience (Legal) and focuses on embedding secrecy frameworks, managing prototype risks, and investigating leaks. This is a builder role: the right candidate will be a strategic thinker who can design scalable frameworks while also rolling up their sleeves to execute and deliver results. The role partners across the business to balance innovation with security requirements, directly shaping Oura’s secrecy culture while enabling growth. In doing so, your work will protect Oura’s most sensitive ideas while empowering our engineers, scientists, and designers to innovate with confidence.Full job description and application link.
Ewenstein & Roth LLP (added on 9/11) Senior Tax-Exempt Organizations Attorney Remote but must be member in good standing of the NY Bar Salary: $100,000 Ewenstein & Roth LLP is a nationally recognized boutique law firm focusing exclusively on nonprofit organizations and social entrepreneurs. We seek an experienced attorney (7+ years of legal work experience counseling non-profit and tax-exempt organizations) with strong academic and professional credentials for a part-time position with our firm. This is a unique opportunity to work on a broad range of matters for non-profit organizations and social entrepreneurs. The position will involve the full breadth of our practice, including drafting and negotiating a broad range of agreements, preparing submissions to the NY Attorney General and the IRS, and drafting memos and advising clients on diverse legal issues primarily involving New York and federal laws applicable to tax-exempt organizations. Job requirements include: In-depth knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code, corresponding Treasury Regulations governing tax-exempt organizations and NY Not-for-Profit Corporation Law; Demonstrated skills in counseling tax-exempt organizations on compliance, governance and transactional matters; Prior experience drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts for non-profit organizations, such as grant agreements, independent contractor agreements, vendor agreements, collaboration agreements, merger agreements, and licensing agreements; Must be a member in good standing of the New York bar. Application deadline is October 1. Full job description and application link.
Free Speech for People (added on 9/11) Public Interest Attorney Salary range: $75,000-$90,000 Free Speech For People is seeking a public interest attorney, preferably with constitutional law, social justice, and/or election law experience, to join a cutting-edge non-profit fighting for democracy. Free Speech For People, a national nonpartisan nonprofit organization, was founded on the day of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United v. FEC decision in January 2010. We’ve been working since then on a multi-part strategy to defend our Constitution and to reclaim our democracy. We are seeking a public interest attorney to fight for democracy. Specific projects will emerge and evolve and job duties will vary over time, but the day-to-day will likely center on litigation (writing or assisting with briefs and/or working with outside counsel in affirmative litigation, amicus briefs, and/or defensive litigation if laws that we help pass are challenged in court), legislation (drafting; grassroots and direct lobbying; testifying; and organizing supportive testimony), and legal support for the organization’s advocacy before administrative agencies. Job duties may also include occasional media interviews; public speaking; writing op-eds; organizing panels, symposia, or similar events; and working with our campaign and communications teams on our grassroots campaigns. The attorney will report to Free Speech For People’s Legal Director who is based in Sharon, MA. The position will be remote, but may require occasional travel to locations around the country. Full job description and application link.
Center for Biological Diversity (added on 9/11) Southeast Attorney - Staff or Senior Southeast US (Remote) - admitted or prepared to waive into bar in a state in Southeast U.S. Salary range: $72,500-$131,500 The Southeast Program defends imperiled species and their habitats and seizes proactive opportunities to protect them. Attorneys at the Center bring cutting edge cases that are designed to have a conservation impact that addresses key threats to biodiversity. The Staff or Senior Attorney will manage an active docket of environmental cases; track relevant legislation and policy; and may participate in strategic litigation decision making for the program. The ideal candidate will have excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills with an ability to think strategically and creatively. Attorneys are motivated and use their experience in law and activism to develop cases and win campaigns. The working environment is dynamic, exciting, fun, and supportive. Job responsibilites include: Work with frontline communities and conservation organizations in local and regional coalitions to proactively protect vulnerable species, ecosystems, and public lands and waters while also opposing destructive projects; Identify, develop, and litigate cases, rulemaking petitions, and administrative actions to further the programs campaign goals; Draft legal and/or scientific comments on proposed rules and environmental review documents. Application deadline is September 30. Full job description and application link.
Syria Justice and Accountability Center (added on 9/11) Director of Documentation Remote but close to DC Salary range for DC Office: $102,000-$110,000 Alum Roger Lu Phillips shared this opportunity.The Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) is a Syrian human rights organization that pursues meaningful justice and accountability for crimes committed in Syria. SJAC’s documentation team is responsible for collecting a wide variety of documentation from across Syria to feed into justice processes as well as SJAC’s publications and policy work. SJAC seeks a staff member with a deep understanding of human rights in the Syrian context to lead the organization’s documentation efforts as it adapts to work in a post-Assad context. The Director of Documentation will set strategic priorities for the team, ensuring team members are collecting documentation (including open-source information, interviews, and documents) that effectively captures current human rights violations in the country, while also supporting SJAC’s long term investigations into past crimes. The Director will ensure that information collected in the field is available across all program team. As a member of SJAC’s leadership team, the Director will work across the organization to ensure that the team’s work is integrated appropriately across SJAC’s programs. Full job description and application link.
American Oversight (added on 9/10) Director of Investigations Salary range: $130,000-$150,000 Alumna Elizabeth Hempowicz shared this opportunity. American Oversight is a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog that advances truth, accountability, and democracy by enforcing the public's right to government records. We use multiple tools, backed by aggressive litigation, to fight attacks on democratic institutions, threats to civil rights and liberties, abuses of power, and erosion of government transparency. Reporting to the Vice President, Litigation and Investigations, American Oversight is seeking a Director of Investigations to join its team. The Director of Investigations will lead American Oversight’s Investigations Team — managing a team of investigators and senior investigators, advising executive leadership, and collaborating across departments to help develop and execute high-impact investigations that surface critical insights and inform the organization’s broader litigation strategy. The Director will play a central role in shaping investigative approaches to uncover government misconduct, reveal behind-the-scenes influence and decision-making, and expose the disproportionate impact of policies and practices on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and other marginalized communities. Full job description and application link.
EarthJustice (added on 9/10) Director of Community, Justice, & Impact Salary range: $130,800-$170,900 In 2025, the Community, Justice, and Impact (CJI) Department introduced the Justice Framework to meet current organizational needs and to help drive strategic and operational alignment and direction around the organization’s values and mission to advance justice. CJI serves as a strategic partner to the entire organization that must deliver the Justice Framework, strategies and tools for a practice of justice, community building, and impact assessment and analysis that connects internal and external communities, policies and practices, and effectively engages the Ecosystem of Justice. CJI must work strategically, synergistically, and effectively to scale our efforts to meet the needs of the entire organization. Under the leadership and direction of the SVP and AVP, the Community, Justice and Impact Director will design and execute Justice Framework, community building, and impact analysis processes, practices, and programming. Responsibilities include: Design and deliver community building strategies, initiatives, and programming that appropriately and effectively connect the internal Earthjustice community and the communities and that EarthJustice serves; Develop and implement strategic tools and utilize appropriate delivery mechanisms, as part of an integrated community building strategy; Support the Justice Framework rollout, application, implementation and updates initiatives, including but not limited to design and host office hours and other relevant and appropriate engagement and application opportunities for staff. Application deadline is September 21. Full job description and application link.
Zillow (added on 9/10) Director, Advocacy Salary range: $192,500-$307,500 Zillow’s Government & Community Relations team operates at the intersection of policy, industry, and technology, driving Zillow’s mission to reimagine real estate. The team is responsible for shaping housing, real estate, and technology policy at the federal, state, and local levels. We work collaboratively across Advocacy, Policy, Regulatory Affairs, and Public Affairs subfunctions to influence legislation, drive public awareness, and build partnerships that enhance housing accessibility, affordability, and innovation. As Director of the Advocacy team, you will lead a high-performing field team of federal and state lobbyists. As a player and a coach, you will develop and execute integrated advocacy strategies that align with Zillow’s business objectives, build bipartisan relationships with policymakers, and serve as a trusted advisor and spokesperson for Zillow with key stakeholders. This leader will be equally comfortable navigating the halls of Congress, engaging with governors and mayors, and industry stakeholders. You will inspire, coach, and develop an experienced team, fostering collaboration and driving measurable impact on policy outcomes and public opinion. Full job description and application link.
If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice (added on 8/29) Associate Network Director Salary range: $120,000 - $130,000 If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice is a legal services and advocacy organization that represents people in crisis, reshapes the law, and builds a network of lawyers working for reproductive justice. If/When/How works to change the law so that everyone has the power to determine if, when, and how to define, create, and sustain their families with dignity, and to actualize sexual and reproductive wellbeing on their own terms. If/When/How seeks an experienced attorney dedicated to holistic, client-centered legal services, and who recognizes the important role of attorneys, advocates, and law students in meeting legal and related needs for clients and communities. The Associate Network Director will lead the team’s work to recruit, train, support, and engage allied attorneys, advocates, law students, and partner organizations to build the If/When/How Network across all 50 states. They will engage in a broad range of projects and programmatic work toward that goal, and must have strong project-management, public speaking, resource creation, and advocacy skills. The ideal candidate will bring a demonstrated commitment to supporting marginalized communities and an understanding of how to triage priorities in service of those communities. They will also bring a commitment racial and reproductive justice and other liberation movements. Full job description and application link.
South Asian Bar Association (added on 8/29) Executive Director Salary range: $115,000 - $135,000 The South Asian Bar Association of North America (SABA North America) is seeking an Executive Director.Duties and key responsibilities include: Providing strategic leadership and overseeing daily operations of SABA North America; Implementing and executing SABA's Strategic Plan in collaboration with leadership; Leading fundraising efforts, including sponsorship development and grant opportunities; Planning and executing events; including the annual corporate counsel retreat; Overseeing financial management, budgeting, and compliance in coordination with the Treasurer and Board. Application deadline is September 30. Full job description and application link.
College Board (added on 8/29) Senior Director, Public Policy and Advocacy Salary range: $112,000-$175,000 Global Policy and External Relations (GPER) is a close-knit team of policy, government relations, and employer engagement professionals who drive policy proposals and appropriation priorities from design to implementation. Our core capabilities include policy design and adoption to reach a broader group of students, field and subject-matter expertise to help College Board programs innovate and adapt, and advocacy and policy implementation to build and maintain a powerful network of external allies that advance our organizational goals. As the Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy, you will design and lead a policy portfolio focused on privacy and technology policies that impact education and assessments, working closely with internal program leadership and teams. You will be responsible for crafting innovative and proactive policies that ensure both robust privacy protections for students while allowing them access to programs and information critical to their future success. You'll strategically respond to evolving technology-related legislative and regulatory trends, positioning College Board effectively for future challenges. Full job description and application link.
National Immigration Project (added on 8/25) Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney Salary range: $87,583-$100,335 The National Immigration Project is a national membership organization of attorneys, advocates, and community members who believe that all people should be treated with dignity, live freely, and flourish. For over 50 years, the organization has litigated, educated, advocated, and built bridges across movements so that those who are most harmed by the immigration and criminal systems are uplifted and supported. Position Overview: The National Immigration Project seeks a highly motivated attorney for a full-time, temporary position, for our IMPOWER collaboration with AFL-CIO affiliated unions to protect immigrant workers’ rights. The attorney will work closely with the IMPOWER team to conduct screenings for impacted workers, refer workers in need of representation to outside attorneys, take on representation in a limited number of cases, and support rapid response to enforcement actions against union members. Deep expertise in immigration law and the immigration system, particularly preparing for enforcement and representing detained clients, will be important for this role. The position currently has a duration of one year; however, there is a possibility of extension. Full job description and application link.
Oura (added on 8/25) Associate General Counsel, Senior Director of Regulatory Compliance and Privacy Salary ranges are based on geographic region: $165,000-$239,000 Alum Kristin Lamb is hiring for this position. The AGC, Senior Director of Regulatory Compliance & Privacy will provide strategic legal guidance on all aspects of compliance on behalf of the global org, including global health product, corporate, and privacy compliance programs, ensuring Oura’s wearable technology and healthcare solutions adhere to legal and ethical standards. Reporting to the VP of IP and Regulatory Compliance, this role will be responsible for advising on regulatory risk, marketing claims, product labeling, corporate compliance initiatives, and will oversee the privacy compliance function at Oura, including oversight of Privacy Counsel and Privacy Specialist. This is a high-impact leadership role that requires the ability to proactively assess risk, develop scalable compliance frameworks, and influence cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will possess expertise in FDA frameworks governing digital health products, including wearable devices and related software, including Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), Software in a Medical Device (SiMD), and AI/ML-enabled health solutions, and demonstrate a strong understanding of and experience with corporate compliance programs. Full job description and application link.
Circle (added on 8/13) Senior Counsel, Payments Salary range: $138,400-$157,000 Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money, where value can finally travel like other digital data — globally, nearly instantly and less expensively than legacy settlement systems. This ground-breaking new internet layer opens up previously unimaginable possibilities for payments, commerce and markets that can help raise global economic prosperity and enhance inclusion. As Senior Counsel, Payments, you’ll serve as a subject matter expert on financial regulations impacting global payment services. You’ll provide strategic legal counsel on regulatory obligations, interface with regulators, and advise internal teams on compliance as they develop and scale payment products and offerings. You will play a key role in ensuring Circle’s products remain aligned with evolving global payment laws while balancing innovation and risk. Full job description and application link.
Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island (added on 9/10) Immigration Staff Attorney Providence, RI Salary Range: $76,000 - $89,000 Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island cultivates an inclusive community for immigrants and those seeking refuge by providing integrated services, fostering cross-cultural understanding, and nurturing strong partnerships for more than 100 years. A non-profit 501(c)(3), Dorcas International offers adult education, language learning, job training, citizenship and immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, translation and interpreting, clothing and household needs, and more. Working within our expanding legal services program, the Citizenship & Immigration Staff Attorney will be responsible for providing free or low-cost immigration legal services to agency clients. The Staff Attorney will consult with and represent clients to attain immigration benefits based on their individual situation. The Staff Attorney will primarily focus on removal defense, inadmissibility waiver, Special Immigrant Juvenile, and asylum cases, as well as state court representation. This position will also collaborate with community organizations to provide education and training on immigration issues and will participate in coalition activities with the other Department of Justice accredited agencies in Rhode Island. Additionally, the Staff Attorney will supervise and/or evaluate the work of program staff. Full job description and application link.
The Young Center fro Immigrant Children's Rights (added on 10/10) Staff Attorney Houston, TX Salary Range: $72,160- $82,103 Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights invites applications for the full-time position of Staff Attorney to be based in Houston, TX. This position is a unique opportunity for an attorney to join a passionate team made up of social workers, attorneys, and administrative staff, to engage in interdisciplinary written and oral best interests advocacy on behalf of children in immigration removal proceedings. Young Center is appointed as independent Child Advocate for unaccompanied and separated immigrant children and advocates for their best interests with respect to their custody, placement, conditions of release, reunification with caregivers, repatriation, and their immigration proceedings. Young Center does not directly represent children in immigration matters but works closely with the legal service providers who may represent the children’s legal interests. The Staff Attorney will help recruit, train, and supervise bilingual and bicultural volunteer Child Advocates—teachers, law students, social workers, community members—who will work one-on-one with children. The Staff Attorney will apply their legal knowledge and skills to identify issues impacting children’s rights and best interests. Young Center team is a passionate and collegial group of professionals committed to ensuring that children receive the full protection of federal immigration law, domestic child welfare law and international human rights law. Full job description and application link.
McKool Smith (added on 10/2) Appellate Associate (Mid-Level) Austin, TX (preferred but will consider Dallas or Houston) McKool Smith is seeking an associate to join its growing national appellate practice. McKool Smith Appellate handles high-stakes appeals and supports the firm’s trial teams by advising on legal strategy, helping with critical motions, and preserving issues at trial. The ideal candidate should have at least 2-5 years of litigation experience, including extensive experience researching and drafting substantive briefs, plus a judicial clerkship for a federal court or state high court. Candidates should be able to work independently and assume significant responsibility. And since many of our appeals arise from intellectual-property disputes involving high-tech industries, candidates should be comfortable digging into complex technology (though an engineering background or experience in patent law are not required). We will consider candidates joining directly from a judicial clerkship, who will receive additional compensation based on the qualifying court and length of clerkship. The preferred office location is Austin, TX, but we will consider strong candidates interested in one of McKool’s Texas or other offices. Full job description and application link.
Every Texan (added on 9/19) Executive Director Remote with Texas residency required Salary range: $185,000 - $200,000 This is a pivotal moment for Every Texan, a leading voice in public policy and equity in the state. With a decades-long legacy of advancing solutions that center the people most impacted by systemic barriers, Every Texan is seeking a new Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter. This role offers a chance to influence the policy landscape in Texas, shape statewide narratives around equity and opportunity, and build on the organization’s national reputation for policy leadership and values-driven advocacy. The Executive Director will join a passionate and talented team, steward an evolving organizational structure, and serve as a public champion for economic justice, inclusive democracy, and responsive government. Ideal candidates will bring executive leadership experience, a people-centered and emotionally intelligent management style, a commitment to community-grounded advocacy, and fluency in navigating the complex intersections of policy, politics, and power. Full job description and application link.
The Texas Workforce Commission (added on 9/18) Deputy Division Director for the Workforce Development Education & Outreach Department Austin, TX Salary range: $11,200-$11,600/month Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. We are seeking a Deputy Division Director for the Workforce Development Education & Outreach Department in the Workforce Development Division. This Director III position will be responsible for supporting the development and oversight of a statewide, market-driven system of employment and training services. The Deputy Director reports to the Director of the Workforce Development Division and will report to the office fulltime. You will lead a talented team of outreach professionals within the Workforce Education & Outreach Department. The team engages with Texas businesses, workforce partners, and communities to market and educate stakeholders on the programs, career pathways, and funding opportunities available through the agency to encourage the Texas workforce's education, training, and growth. You will provide management, direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning. You will assist in crafting and implementing policy, strategic plans, budgets, processes, and procedures and oversee complex projects and review complicated proposals and contracts. Full job description and application link.
Texas Judicial Branch- Fourteenth Court of Appeals (added on 9/12) Attorney IV Houston, TX Salary range: $135,000-$140,980 The Fourteenth Court of Appeals, Houston, Texas, is accepting applications for the position of Staff Attorney. The attorney in this position is expected to perform highly advanced work with in-depth analysis and presentment of legal issues. The position provides opportunities to use initiative and mature judgment in assisting the justices in the disposition of appeals and original proceedings. In helping to process the work of the court, the attorney provides advice and counsel to the justices of the court. The attorney reviews records and briefs, conducts legal research, and makes recommendations to justices. Working with direction from the justices of the court, the attorney prepares written memoranda and initial drafts of court opinions. The job requires a strong command of appellate law and procedure and a strict adherence to rules of confidentiality and judicial ethics. The attorney will be expected to respond to directions from all justices, but with opportunity for use of initiative and mature judgment. Full job description and application link.
University of Texas at Austin School of Law (added on 9/10) Texas Law Academic Fellowship Austin, TX Salary: $75,000 We are delighted to announce the launch of the Texas Law Academic Fellowships program. The program supports individuals who are committed to obtaining an appointment as a tenure-track member of a law faculty. Academic Fellows are in residence at the University of Texas School of Law for two years and are expected to enter the law school teaching market in the fall of their second year. Academic Fellows are fully integrated into the rich intellectual community at the University of Texas School of Law, will have an assigned mentor, and will have many opportunities to develop their research agenda, writing projects, and teaching skills. Full job description and application link.
Dykema (added on 9/2) Construction and Real Estate Commercial Litigation Associate San Antonio, TX Alum Melissa Hjalmquist shared this opportunity at her firm. Dykema’s San Antonio office is seeking a highly motivated associate with 3–5 years of construction and real estate commercial litigation experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in drafting and responding to discovery, drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, working with expert witnesses, and developing and implementing comprehensive case strategies. Proficiency in drafting various pleadings and motions is essential. We are looking for candidates with exceptional written and oral advocacy skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines while thriving in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship. Admission to practice in Texas is required. Full job description and application link.
EarthJustice (added on 8/29) Senior Attorney Fossil Fuels Program Houston, TX Salary Range: $144,400+ Earthjustice seeks an experienced Senior Attorney to join the Fossil Fuels Program. We use the power of the law to challenge the onslaught of new oil and gas infrastructure development that threatens climate, communities, and the environment. This position will focus on oil and gas infrastructure and related projects in the U.S. Gulf region, particularly Texas. The attorney in this position will be located in Texas in our Houston office or from their home office in the state. Earthjustice is the nation’s leading environmental law organization. Wielding the power of law, Earthjustice partners with our clients to take on the most critical fights of our time — fights to protect the incredible biodiversity and wild places of the planet; to avert climate disaster by transitioning society away from fossil fuels toward clean energy; to safeguard the right of all people to a healthy environment. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer. Responsibilities include: Lead complex cases and the full range of litigation tasks, including factual investigation, legal research, discovery, briefing, witness preparation, trials, and oral advocacy; Develop cutting-edge legal theories and strategies; Work with clients, other attorneys, and partners to investigate, develop, and litigate cases. Full job description and application link.
Texas Instruments (multiple positions) (added on 8/8) Dallas, TX 1) Patent Attorney Full job description and application link. 2) Legal Counsel- IP Transactions Full job description and application link. 3) Compliance Counsel Full job description and application link.
Raices (added on 8/8) Supervising Attorney - Asylum Access Services Salary Range: $82000.00 - $97912.29 San Antonio, TX Alum Rodolfo Altillo is hiring for this position. This role offers the opportunity to lead the local unit team, under the supervision of the Unit Director of the corresponding Unit, providing quality services to clients while providing a positive workplace for RAICES employees to grow. The Supervising Attorney will be part of a community of the Legal Department. Job responsibilities include: Works with the Unit Director to develop and maintain local best practices that are aligned with the mission, vision and legal strategy of RAICES; Communicates best practices to local unit team members through training and supervision and helps establish and monitor KPIs; Manages the day-to-day activities and services delivered by the branch office’s Unit and provides relevant information to the Unit Director and local Managing Attorney; Supervises the work of Attorneys and Accredited Representatives by managing the needs of the team’s representation work, including providing legal support, performance feedback and substantive and procedural guidance. Full job description and application link.
Legal Aid Justice Center (added 10/2) Attorney Housing Consumer Falls Church, VA Salary range: $77,913 -$101,286.91 The Legal Aid Justice Center is a nationally recognized, non-profit organization that partners with low-income clients and communities of color in Virginia to fight for racial, social, and economic justice. You will be an attorney in LAJC's Housing and Consumer Justice Program (HCJP) focused on individual housing and consumer advocacy, as well as for managing systems change campaigns that seek to achieve justice for tenants by dismantling systems that create and perpetuate poverty. You may also co-teach the Economic Justice and Consumer Clinic at the University of Virginia Law, depending on level of experience, interest, and staffing needs. HCJP Attorneys pursue the above goals through a combination of individual representation, community outreach and education, impact litigation, and state and local policy advocacy. This position could also incorporate cross-programmatic legal matters as needed. Full job description and application link.
The Geller Law Group (multiple positions) (added on 9/22) Alumna Rebecca Geller is hiring for these position at her firm.The Geller Law Group is an award-winning, mid-sized law firm in Northern Virginia 1) Attorney:Estate Planning with Business Law Experience Fairfax, VA (Can be remote but VA law license required) Salary range: $115,000-$145,000 (base) The firm is looking to hire an Estate Planning Attorney with business law experience who will work in both our estate planning practice group (~70%) and business practice group (~30%). This position is full-time and may be performed remotely. Virginia law license is required (DC and/or Maryland is a bonus). Requires 4-7 years of business law and/or estate planning experienc and substantive experience working with small businesses. Full job description and application link. 2) Of Counsel Family Law Attorney Fairfax, VA (Hybrid) Salary range: $150,000-$175,000 This position is a hybrid, full-time role. Virginia law license is required, DC and/or Maryland is a bonus. Must be a self-starter and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Book of business preferred. Our expectations include that you have the ability to manage an independent caseload, handle litigation matters from inception to completion, conduct initial consultations with prospective clients, supervise junior associates and paralegals, be detail and deadline oriented, and work well with others.Requires 6+ years of family law experence and proven first-chair trial expertise. Full job description and application link. 3) Family Law Associate Fairfax, VA (Hybrid) Salary range: $100,000-$140,000 This position is a hybrid, full-time role. Virginia law license is required, DC and/or Maryland is a bonus.Requires 2-5 years of family law experience. (Civil litigation experience will be considered for less experienced applicants). Familiarity with the courts of Northern Virginia. Full job description and application link. Full job description and application link. 4) DC Will Witness DC office The Geller Law Group is hiring 3-5 people to be witnesses for estate document signings for our DC office for about 1-5 hours per week, as needed, on an ongoing basis. No legal experience is required, the schedule is very flexible, and it does not require a regular weekly or monthly commitment. Compensation is $17/hr. and work must be done on-site. Notary a plus! Full job description and application link.
CGI (added 9/18) Senior Counsel for State and Local Government and Commercial Contracts Fairfax, VA Salary range:$158,900-$278,000 CGI is offering a full-time opportunity for Senior Counsel to join our U.S. legal team. This Senior Counsel position will support our U.S. Commercial and State/Local Government business, as part of the global Office of General Counsel’s legal organization, and will report directly to the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel in the U.S. This role, as part of a small legal team in the U.S., will advise our various geographic business units on a broad range of government and commercial contracts matters in a fast-paced and collegial atmosphere. The successful candidate will join a team of professional contracts managers as well as six other in-house, U.S.-based attorneys, most of whom have large law firm experience combined with practical business instincts. The right person for this opportunity must have a strong attention to detail, be execution oriented, have strong business acumen, superior analytical and writing skills, and be well organized. Strong interpersonal and communications skills, the ability to influence others and operate in a fast-paced environment, a passion for coaching, and a healthy dose of humor as part of a highly-collaborative work environment are essential. Full job description and application link.
Bloomberg Industry Group (multiple positions) (added 9/11) Arlington, VA These positions were shared by alum Tra Pham. Please note that these two positions are posted as contract-to-hire positions for 3 months, which means the position will transition to a full time position after 3 months if the person is a good fit. 1) Principle Content Analyst - Commercial Transactions As a Principal Content Analyst, you will be part of our Commercial Transactions team that serves in-house legal teams. You will be responsible for delivering original, actionable, and timely analysis across various areas of commercial transactions. You will have experience and expertise in some or all of the following areas: supply chain; contract drafting, negotiation, and management; AI and technology agreements, IP transactions; and other areas of commercial law. You will research, interpret, and analyze complex topics and issues that impact our customer base. You will serve as a subject matter expert for your team, conceptualizing and executing commercial transactions content roadmap. Full job description and application link. 2) Senior Content Analyst - Corporate Finance and Transactions We are seeking a Senior Content Analyst, Corporate Finance and Transactions, to join our expert team. As a subject matter legal expert, you will leverage your corporate finance experience to develop practical guidance on financing and transactional matters. You will create checklists, toolkits, model documents, and timely updates that help law firm and in-house counsel navigate legal and market developments with efficiency and confidence. The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas: banking and syndicated lending, private credit and direct lending, private equity finance, fund finance, or acquisition and leveraged finance. Experience in capital markets or restructuring finance is also valued. Full job description and application link
ACLU Virginia (multiple positions) (added 9/11) Richmond, VA 1) Policy Counsel Salary range: $82,600-$126,000 The Policy Counsel works collaboratively across teams to advance the ACLU of Virginia’s public policy objectives by contributing to multi-strategy advocacy campaigns. Their work includes developing and analyzing state and local policy proposals, direct lobbying, coalition building, strategic communications, and voter education. This position will be responsible for leading policy and legislative initiatives related to one or more of the organization’s civil rights and civil liberties priority areas. The Policy Counsel position is part of the Policy Team and reports to the Policy Director. This individual is strategic, collaborative, innovative, effective, and committed to developing and advocating for sustainable and systemic policy change, while applying a racial justice lens. Full job description and application link. 2) Staff Attorney Salary range: $64,000-$97,000 The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia (ACLU-VA) is growing! This position is funded for an initial two-year term with the potential for future funding. The Staff Attorney is responsible for proactively developing and executing litigation and other legal advocacy strategies to achieve the ACLU-VA’s strategic priorities and to advance civil liberties and civil rights in Virginia. They will litigate on a variety of issues, including criminal legal reform, voting rights, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrants’ rights, reproductive rights, and freedom of speech and religion. The Staff Attorney will also participate in non-litigation advocacy to advance the ACLU-VA’s strategic priorities, including supporting legislative and policy work, participating in public speaking engagements, and working with our communications team to draft press or public education materials. Full job description and application link. 3) Immigrant Rights Attorney Salary range: $64,000-$90,700 The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia (ACLU-VA) is looking for an experienced attorney who will be responsible for proactively developing and executing litigation and other legal advocacy strategies to advance the rights of immigrants and immigrant communities in Virginia. Please note this is a two-year, grant-funded position with the potential for a one- to two-year extension depending on organizational needs and funding availability. The Immigrants’ Rights Attorney will litigate on a variety of issues relating to the rights of immigrants, with a particular focus on ending the mass detention and deportation of immigrants in Virginia as well as limiting cooperation between federal immigration authorities and state and local government. The Attorney will also participate in non-litigation advocacy to advance the ACLU’s strategic priorities in this area, including supporting legislative and policy work, participating in public speaking engagements, and working with our communications team to draft press or public education materials. Full job description and application link.
Northrop Grumman (multiple positions) (added 9/10) 1) Corporate Counsel, Import Counsel Falls Church, VA or Linthicum, MD Salary range: $217300-$312,300 At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. Northrop is currently seeking a Corporate Counsel – Export/Import who will be responsible for providing legal counsel and driving strategy on a wide variety of U.S. Customs and Import Compliance matters. This position may be in Falls Church, VA or Linthicum, MD. Experience at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is helpful but not required. Job responsibilities include: Providing effective legal counsel in the areas of Import and Customs Compliance for Corporate (enterprise) and Company operating Sectors, including non-U.S. subsidiaries and affiliates; Performing investigations relating to Import and Customs Compliance, preparing Prior Disclosures and/or Protests and responding to CBP Requests for Information, Penalty Notices and/or Liquidated Damages claims; Engaging with U.S. Government import and export compliance agencies; Developing and maintaining effective interface with internal international trade compliance, transportation/traffic and Global Supply Chain personnel throughout the enterprise, including managing project-specific multifunctional teams from across the enterprise. Full job description and application link. 2) Corporate Counsel II, Employee Benefits Falls Church, VA Salary range: McLean, VA: $227,700-$327,300 Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced, highly motivated attorney to serve as Corporate Counsel II, Employee Benefits, to provide legal support across a broad array of employee benefits matters. The employee benefit plans provide benefits to over 250,000 participants, including almost 100,000 employees. The combined benefit plan trusts total almost $70 billion. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Labor, Employment and Employee Benefits, this position could be responsible for matters that include qualified retirement plans (401(k) and pension), health and welfare plans and arrangements, executive (non-qualified) plans, and plan assets (trust operations and investments). Lawyers without the full range of expertise in all these areas are still encouraged to apply. Full job description and application link.
Capital One (added 9/2) Manager, State and Local Government Affairs McLean, VA or Richmond, VA Salary range: McLean, VA: $158,400-$180,800 Richmond: $144,000-$164,400 The Government & Policy Affairs Group (GPAG) is Capital One’s voice in the legislative and political processes. GPAG manages Capital One’s relationship with elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels and participates in the policy making process. The team provides support to all of Capital One’s lines of business and staff groups in our markets. Capital One is seeking a talented Manager to lead our state and local engagement strategy in several key jurisdictions, manage our relationship with external organizations, and internal partners. Responsibilities Include: Oversee our relationship with State and Local Governments in 6-8 states; Build relationships with Governors, state legislators and their staffs; Advocate on legislation important to our businesses and customers; Attend trade association and political conferences and events; Determine and execute engagement strategy on legislation, communicate position. Full job description and application link.
Maximus (added 8/22) Senior Counsel - AI and Emerging Technology McLean, VA Salary range: $166,400-$225.200 The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in negotiating complex technology agreements end-to-end—including SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, on-prem, and hybrid cloud contracts—by drafting, redlining, and closing MSAs, SOWs, EULAs, DPAs, SLAs, reseller/OEM, escrow, and source code licenses, while leveraging playbook fallback positions and clause library precedents, and continuously refining templates based on tracked deal metrics such as cycle time, concessions, and risk flags. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Distill complex, fast-evolving technology, cybersecurity, data-privacy, AI/ML, and IP laws and regulations worldwide into clear, actionable guidance for business leaders and product teams; Serve as a cross-functional leader defining technology & AI governance principles and implementing scalable processes for data governance, cybersecurity controls, privacy, consumer protection, trust & safety, and IP management; Identify and communicate legal, regulatory, and reputational risks for existing and planned technology initiatives—including AI/ML development, cloud deployments, SaaS integrations, and cybersecurity programs—and craft pragmatic mitigation strategies. Full job description and application link.
The Legal Aid Justice Center (multiple positions) (added 8/16) 1) Senior Litigation Support Attorney Charlottesville, Falls Church or Richmond Salary ranges: Charlottesville-$76,521.70-$99,478.21 Falls Church- $85,704.30-$111,415.60 Richmond-$76,521.70-$99,478.21 The Legal Aid Justice Center seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney to support our litigation work, especially impact litigation. The preference is for this attorney to work primarily from our Charlottesville office, but candidates able to work from any other LAJC offices (Falls Church or Richmond) will be considered. Applying the principles of community lawyering and working on interdisciplinary team, the attorney will work closely with the director of litigation to develop, execute, and support major litigation carried out by our six programs – Civil Rights and Racial Justice; Health Justice and Public Benefits; Housing and Consumer Justice; Immigrant Justice; Worker Justice; and Youth Justice. The attorney will be a core component of LAJC’s team-centered approach to litigation, and will assist in all levels of litigation in support of the LAJC advocates in each individual program. Full job description and application link. 2) Attorney, Housing & Consumer Justice Falls Church, VA Salary range: $77,913.00-$101,286.91 This attorney in LAJC's Housing and Consumer Justice Program (HCJP)will be focused on individual housing and consumer advocacy, as well as for managing systems change campaigns that seek to achieve justice for tenants by dismantling systems that create and perpetuate poverty. You may also co-teach the Economic Justice and Consumer Clinic at the University of Virginia Law, depending on level of experience, interest, and staffing needs. HCJP Attorneys pursue the above goals through a combination of individual representation, community outreach and education, impact litigation, and state and local policy advocacy. This position could also incorporate cross-programmatic legal matters as needed. Job responsibilities include: Provide individual representation in various housing and consumer matters, as needed, in state and federal courts; develop strategies for this litigation in conjunction with the Senior Supervising Attorney; identify patterns and practices that are barriers to Northern Virginia residents’ ability to stay in or obtain housing or access credit and avoid fraudulent and deceptive consumer practices.Full job description and application link.
Preg O'Donnel & Gillet PLLC (multiple positions) (added on 10/3) Litigation Associate Seattle, WA Salary range: $120,000 - $140,000 Alum Naomi Ashan shared this opportunity. Preg O’Donnell & Gillett, a regional, full-service litigation and business firm, is seeking a litigation associate for their Seattle office. We are seeking attorneys with three or more years of experience who are capable of handling matters independently and interact directly with clients on a variety of defense litigation cases including: Business Litigation, Construction Law, Data Breach & Security Response, Hospitality & Food-Borne Illness Litigation, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Real Estate Litigation, Toxic Tort / Asbestos Litigation, Transportation & Trucking Law. Qualified candidates must have solid drafting, writing, and researching skills, as well as excellent client relationship and interpersonal skills. Candidates with law firm and case management experience, including deposition, motions practice, and trial experience, strongly preferred. Washington State Bar membership is required; school law or public entity defense experience is desired but not required. Full job description and application link.
Meta (multiple positions) (added on 9/19) 1. Associate Counsel, Security, Legal Los Angeles, Menlo Park, San Francisco CA or Seattle, WA Salary range: $198,000-$266,000 We are seeking a highly motivated Associate General Counsel to work on Meta’s Central Security Legal Team, based in the United States and with a remit to support security, safety, integrity, product, regulatory and privacy equities worldwide. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team on complex and novel legal and technological issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate would bring both United States and international criminal justice experience, civil litigation experience, and a keen interest in learning and working with new technologies and laws across jurisdictions and timezones. They should be able to work effectively both independently as well as with large multi-stakeholder cross-functional teams. Key qualities include sound legal judgment, demonstrated work ethic, executing under tight timelines, strategic thinking, solid communications skills and being proactive, flexible, collaborative, and diligent. Full job description and application link. 2. Associate General Counsel, Corporate M&A Los Angeles, Menlo Park, San Francisco CA or DC, Atlanta, or Seattle Salary range: $226,000 - $304,000 Meta is seeking an experienced and adaptable attorney to join the Legal Department's Corporate team and advise the company on a range of corporate transactions and initiatives. This team moves fast and successful candidates must demonstrate experience operating independently in an evolving environment. Candidates should excel at developing relationships with various teams across the company, including Corporate Development, Integration, Finance, Human Resources and other cross-functional teams. This is a full-time position. Associate General Counsel, Corporate M&A Responsibilities include: Lead domestic and international M&A transactions, joint ventures, strategic investments and other complex corporate transaction matters and initiatives; Draft, negotiate and review transaction documentation, provide advice on deal structuring and strategy, and conduct and support due diligence; Provide strategic advice to the business and Corporate Development on a broad range of transactional matters. Full job description and application link.
