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Direct counsel is seeking a Tax Associate with at least four years of transactional tax experience to join its team in New York. The ideal candidate will have a background in corporate transactional and partnership taxation, with experience in M&A, debt transactions, portfolio investments, and tax-efficient structures for joint ventures.

About the Tax Section

The tax team offers a broad transactional tax practice, focusing on M&A (both domestic and cross-border), advising investment partnerships, and structuring tax-efficient solutions for fund formation, acquisitions, and dispositions. The team also represents developers and investors in renewable energy projects, with expertise in federal tax credits and incentives.

Responsibilities

The Tax Associate will:

• Advise clients on M&A transactions, financing transactions, and portfolio investments.
• Design and implement...

Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney for a Venture Capital & Emerging Companies practice with a top law firm in New York, NY, or Boston, MA. This position is ideal for an experienced attorney who is passionate about advising emerging companies and venture capital investors. The role involves substantial responsibility, from drafting and negotiating key venture capital investment agreements to guiding clients through complex transactional and operational matters. This is a great opportunity for an entrepreneurial attorney to work closely with industry leaders while developing deep expertise in the field of emerging companies and venture capital.

About the Corporate Section

This Corporate Section combines comprehensive legal expertise and practical business counseling, enabling clients to achieve their goals across a broad range of business transactions. The team advises both public and private clients in...

Direct Counsel is seeking a mid-level to senior associate to join the Asset Finance team at a top law firm in New York, with opportunities also available for candidates in California and Colorado. This is an exciting opportunity to work on aviation finance transactions with a highly regarded firm.

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in complex aviation finance deals.
• Experience with general equipment finance or maritime finance is a plus.
• Exposure to capital markets is an added advantage.

Requirements:

• Aviation finance experience is essential.
• New York bar admission required, with immediate transferable skills.
• Strong academic background, and...

Position: Mid-level/Senior Financial Services Compliance & Regulatory Associate
Location: New York City, California, Washington D.C., Washington, Anchorage, AK, Bellevue, WA, Chicago, IL, Culver City, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Portland, OR, Richmond, VA, San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA

Direct Counsel is seeking a mid-level or senior associate attorney with a minimum of four years of experience in compliance and regulatory matters to join a market-leading team with a top tanked law firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Counsel registered investment advisors and broker-dealers on regulatory and compliance-related issues, particularly concerning the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Investment Company Act of 1940.
• Conduct statutory and regulatory analysis and application.
• Engage in legal writing, securities offerings, and corporate governance principles.
• Work with regulators including...

Position: Midlevel Financial Services Litigation Associate
Location: New York City

Direct counsel is seeking a midlevel financial services litigation associate to join a prominent law firm's Financial Services Practice Group.

The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience in commercial, securities, and/or financial services litigation, having taken on significant responsibility in the litigation of commercial disputes in federal and state court and/or arbitral forums. Responsibilities will include drafting pleadings, brief writing, motion practice, handling discovery, and managing cases on a day-to-day basis. Outstanding oral and written advocacy and communication skills are required, with experience in securities litigation, arbitration, and/or enforcement matters preferred. Applicants from government agencies are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be a member of the New York state...

Direct Counsel has partnered with leading global law firm with offices across the US, Europe and Asia to hire a mid-level associate an to join their Cyber/Data/Privacy (c/d/p) practice group with a focus on litigation and/or regulatory enforcement investigations related to privacy and data security issues. This position is available in their New York, San Francisco, Chicago, or Washington, DC offices. The firm boasts a diverse c/d/p group comprising over 30 full-time attorneys across the US, UK, Europe, and Asia. We are committed to the continued growth of our award-winning c/d/p litigation and investigations practice.

Requirements

Ideal applicants will have 4-6 years of experience focusing on regulatory investigations or litigation involving consumer protection issues (State AG, FTC, and other regulatory agencies), and/or be well-versed in defending data privacy and security class actions (e.g., Stored Communications Act,...

A prestigious and well-established legal firm is searching for dedicated Commercial Litigation Attorneys to join their team in New York! They are looking for candidates with 1-2 years of experience who are passionate about commercial litigation, have a strong desire to work on high-profile litigation, and are eager to lead cases as first chair. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, conducting depositions, leading mediations, and overseeing complex discovery processes. This amazing opportunity gives you the chance to work on interesting cases while collaborating with a team of nationally recognized attorneys. If you’re ready to take your legal career to the next level at an award-winning law firm, this unique opportunity might be the one you’ve been waiting for!

Salary Range: Based on graduation class

Commercial Litigation Attorney Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
...

The Pogust Goodhead team has led the fight against corporate greed and misconduct in complex mass tort, environmental, and class action claims on behalf of countless individuals over the last twenty years. We believe in championing personal growth and want every member of our team to feel supported and valued.

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Associate Attorney with 3-7 years of litigation experience to join our team. This position would be a fit for a confident attorney looking to make a significant impact, take on meaningful cases, and develop professionally in a collaborative, dynamic and client-focused environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload from inception to resolution, including research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Collaborate with legal team on litigations, conduct discovery, represent clients in depositions, court appearances,...

Our client specializes in the representation of clients within Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Worker's Compensation, Mass Tort, and more. 

They are seeking a Personal Injury Attorney to join their team of top-rated attorneys. Position is full time in the office 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Handle a case load, attend court, negotiate settlements, oversee trial preparation,   conduct trials, and attend meditations and arbitration's
• Advise clients of claim liability and legal rights interpret laws, rulings, and regulations.
• Conduct depositions and respond to discovery demands
• Ability to conduct discovery and draft motions
• Gather evidence to initiate and support legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of case
• Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases
...

Our client is a boutique Law Firm located in Melville, New York focusingin the areas of Business, Corporate & Real Estate Law, Commercial Litigation, Trusts & Estates and Employment Law

Due to growth, they are seeking someone with at least 5+ years’ experience in Corporate Business Transactions and Commercial Real Estate to work full time in the office right off the Rt. 110 Corridor.

Main Responsibilities:

• Be a rainmaker to bring in new business/cases (marketing and networking to obtain your own new clients).
• Meet with clients, communicate with adversaries, negotiate, and draft various types of business contracts
• Provide partners with support for their matters, operating in a team environment
• Review and negotiate various types of business agreements, commercial real estate leases and financing documents and conduct...

Direct Counsel has partnered with a premier, nationally recognized law firm in their search for a mid-level associate (3-6 years of experience) to join its Commercial Litigation Practice in New York. The candidate would work with some of the firm’s largest and well-known national clients across a broad range of industries. As a member of the Commercial Litigation Team, the candidate will join a leading national law firm and work on complex litigation matters. This opportunity is ideal for those individuals who wish to further their careers in a supportive, collegial and entrepreneurial environment.

Requirements

1. Experience in complex commercial litigation including, but not limited to, business disputes (e.g., limited liability company, corporate and partnership disputes); real estate lending, financing and leasing disputes; fiduciary litigation; contract disputes; business tort disputes including fraud and breach of fiduciary duty; noncompete and...

Direct Counsel has partnered with a premier, International law firm in their search for a 3rd to 5th year Tax Attorney to join their tax practice. The Tax attorney provides expert legal advice and representation on tax-related matters to clients. This role involves interpreting tax laws, regulations, and policies, and applying them to complex legal issues to ensure compliance and optimize tax strategies.

Candidates can be based in the firm's Colorado, New York, Palo Alto, San Diego, Santa Monica, or Washington DC.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of tax experience, including advising on some combination of mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions and international transactions
• a high level of motivation, initiative and excellent problem solving skills,
• strong client relations skills and experience handling several concurrent ongoing matters
• a high level of academic...

Our client specializes in the representation of clients within Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Worker's Compensation, Mass Tort, and more. 

They are seeking a Personal Injury Attorney to join their team of top-rated attorneys. Position is full time in the office 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Handle a case load, attend court, negotiate settlements, oversee trial preparation,   conduct trials, and attend meditations and arbitration's
• Advise clients of claim liability and legal rights interpret laws, rulings, and regulations.
• Conduct depositions and respond to discovery demands
• Ability to conduct discovery and draft motions
• Gather evidence to initiate and support legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of case
• Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases
• Gather...

Our client specializes in the representation of clients within Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Worker's Compensation, Mass Tort, and more.

They are seeking a Personal Injury Attorney to join their team of top-rated attorneys. Position is full time in the office

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handle a case load, attend court, negotiate settlements, oversee trial preparation, conduct trials, and attend meditations and arbitration's
• Advise clients of claim liability and legal rights interpret laws, rulings, and regulations.
• Conduct depositions and respond to discovery demands
• Ability to conduct discovery and draft motions
• Gather evidence to initiate and support legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of case
• Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases
• Gather evidence to initiate and support...

Kinney Lisovicz Reilly & Wolff PC, a reputable law practice, is seeking a skilled and dedicated Litigation Staff Attorney to join our team. As a litigator, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of complex cases and collaborate with a team of experienced attorneys. Our firm specializes in providing high-quality legal representation and guidance to our clients, and we are committed to delivering exceptional service.

As a Litigation Staff Attorney, you will be responsible for assisting the senior attorneys in all phases of litigation. This includes conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, managing case files, and supporting the team in trial preparation. The ideal candidate should have a strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and a proactive approach to solving legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal research and analysis to support case strategies
• Drafting legal documents, such as pleadings,...

Direct Counsel is looking for an for a long term contract attorney with German language skills. This position can sit in any of the following offices, New York, Los Angeles, Boston, D.C. Miami, Chicago, Silicon Valley, Tampa or Houston. Candidates must be barred in one of the states the above city is located. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in general litigation. This position is for 6 month or longer.

Responsibilities:

• Draft pleadings, discovery, memoranda, motions and other legal documents
• Handle litigation matters from inception through trial, including taking depositions, attending mediations and settlement negotiations
• Make independent decisions and advising clients on pre-litigation and litigation matters
• Work with experts
• Legal research
• Working with German counterparts
• Other...

Direct Counsel is looking for a for a long-term contract attorney with German language skills. This position can sit in any of the following offices, New York, Los Angeles, Boston, D.C. Miami, Chicago, Silicon Valley, Tampa or Houston. Candidates must be barred in one of the states where the above city is located. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in general litigation. This position is for 6 months or longer.

Requirements

·         Draft pleadings, discovery, memoranda, motions and other legal documents

·         Handle litigation matters from inception through trial, including taking depositions, attending mediations and settlement negotiations

·         Make independent decisions and advising clients on pre-litigation and...

Job Title:
Experienced Associate Attorney

Location:
Oceanside, NY

Company:
Law Firm practicing Estate Planning, Probate Administration, Real Estate Law, Personal Injury, Corporate Law.

About the Role:

Our Client is a small boutique law firm located in Oceanside, NY is seeking a talented and motivated Associate Attorney to join our team. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with attorneys on a variety of legal matters and provides the potential for professional growth and advancement within the firm. In addition, this position also offers and opportunity work with diverse clientele in a collaborative and dynamic setting.

Responsibilities:

·         Conduct legal research and analysis on a wide range of issues.

·         Draft and review...

We are looking for a bankruptcy attorney with at least 2 years of experience to join an established and dynamic office and firm. The ideal candidate will possess strong academic credentials, excellent oral and written communication skills, and be licensed to practice law in one or more of the states where the firm has an office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Representing clients in bankruptcy proceedings
• Conducting legal research and drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
• Providing counsel to clients on various bankruptcy matters
• Managing a caseload with minimal supervision
• Collaborating with other attorneys and staff members on cases

Requirements

• Must be licensed to practice law in one or more of the following states: New Jersey, New York, Delaware 
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a bankruptcy attorney 
• Strong...

Direct Counsel is seeking an attorney to work at the level of a mid-level or senior associate to join a top firm in its national management-side labor and employment practice located in New York, NY. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in complex legal matters related to labor and employment law, with a focus on accessibility and disability accommodation laws/regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a strong interest in accessibility and disability accommodation laws/regulations, including Titles I, II, and III of the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and equivalent state/local laws.
• Handle litigations, regulatory (DOJ) investigations, advocacy group interactions, and work involving compliance counseling, policies, and training.
• Possess experience with Title III of the ADA and accessibility auditing/management for both physical and digital entities.
• Provide general employment...

Our client is a prominent Long Island Personal Injury Law Firm. They specialize in the representation of clients within Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Worker's Compensation, Mass Tort, and more. Position is full time in the office.

They are seeking a Personal Injury Attorney to join their team of top-rated attorneys.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Handle a case load, attend court, negotiate settlements, oversee trial preparation, conduct trials, and attend meditations and arbitration's
• Advise clients of claim liability and legal rights interpret laws, rulings, and regulations.
• Conduct depositions and respond to discovery demands
• Ability to conduct discovery and draft motions
• Gather evidence to initiate and support legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of case
• Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for...

Our client is a prominent Long Island Personal Injury Law Firm. They specialize in the representation of clients within Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Worker's Compensation, Mass Tort, and more. Position is full time in the office.

They are seeking a Personal Injury Attorney to join their team of top-rated attorneys.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Handle a case load, attend court, negotiate settlements, oversee trial preparation, conduct trials, and attend meditations and arbitration's
• Advise clients of claim liability and legal rights interpret laws, rulings, and regulations.
• Conduct depositions and respond to discovery demands
• Ability to conduct discovery and draft motions
• Gather evidence to initiate and support legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of case
• Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for...

Elite Sourcing is a leading executive recruiting firm that is working with a prestigious law firm with offices in multiple locations. Our client is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Associate Attorney with experience in Estates and Trusts, to join their team. As an Associate Attorney, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of legal matters and gain valuable experience in the legal industry. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to advance their legal career.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients on Estates and Trusts.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Participate in client meetings and negotiations.
• Support senior attorneys in trial preparation and courtroom appearances.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure case strategies are effectively...

Direct Counsel is seeking a mid-level to senior Financial Services Compliance/Regulatory Attorney to join a top law firm in their Financial Services Compliance team. We are seeking a dynamic individual with a minimum of four years' experience in compliance and regulatory matters related to the financial services industry. This position can be based in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Portland, D.C., San Francisco or Seattle.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel on compliance and regulatory issues in the financial services sector.
• Work with registered investment advisors and broker-dealers, addressing concerns related to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Investment Company Act of 1940.
• Conduct statutory and regulatory analysis, and apply legal expertise to guide decision-making.
• Draft and review legal documents, including securities offerings, and...

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and negotiating fund documentation, including limited partnership agreements, subscription agreements, and side letters.
• Advising clients on a range of securities transactions, including public offerings, private placements, and Regulation D offerings.
• Conducting due diligence investigations in connection with prospective investments.
• Preparing and filing required regulatory forms with the SEC, FINRA, and other regulatory bodies.
• Providing legal and regulatory guidance to clients on compliance with federal and state securities laws.
• Coordinating with colleagues and clients in the development of investment strategies.
• Managing client relationships and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience with fund formation, governance and transactions and/or securities matters.
• Applicable bar admission is required....

Seeking an experienced Estate Litigation Attorney to join its fast-paced and dynamic team. As an Estate Litigation Attorney, you will be responsible for providing legal representation and advice to clients in matters relating to wills, trusts, estates, and conservatorships.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court proceedings, including mediation and arbitration.
• Conduct legal research to support court filings and other legal documents.
• Draft legal pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Attend client meetings and communicate legal advice effectively.
• Manage multiple cases and priorities with competing deadlines.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the firm and with external partners.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relating to estate litigation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
...

Seeking a motivated individual devoted to meeting the highest standards of excellence and serving clients, and who wants to be part of an established and dynamic office and firm.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in bankruptcy proceedings
• Draft and file bankruptcy petitions, schedules, and other forms
• Attend court hearings with clients
• Advise clients on bankruptcy laws and their rights
• Negotiate with creditors on behalf of clients
• Conduct research on bankruptcy and financial law
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in the state
• Minimum of [3] years of experience in bankruptcy law
• Knowledge of federal bankruptcy laws, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in estate litigation matters, including will contests, trust disputes, and breach of fiduciary duty claims.
• Provide legal advice to clients on matters related to estate planning, including probate and tax issues.
• Draft and review legal documents, including wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda and pleadings.
• Attend court hearings and trials and argue before judges and juries.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and staff to develop case strategies and ensure the best results for clients.
• Build relationships with clients and maintain regular communication to keep them informed about the progress of their cases.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the state in which you will work.
• At least 3 years of experience...