| Company Name | GE Capital - Americas |
| Location | Norwalk |
| State | CT |
| Job Title | Senior Counsel – Bankruptcy/Restructuring |
| Job Description | Job Number: 1086452 Date Posted: 29 March 2010 Function: Legal - Trading Business: GE Capital - Americas Career Level: Experienced Location: Norwalk, Connecticut, United States About Us imagination at work… * GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. * GE offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits & the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development & recognizes your achievements. * GE offers an inclusive environment where employees have the opportunity to succeed and diversity is embraced as a competitive advantage in the marketplace. * The passion that our people bring to their work extends to their private worlds, and GE encourages a healthy balance between the two. * GE values education and is dedicate to providing the tools and training for your professional development. Role Summary/Purpose Responsible for providing legal advice, support and business perspective on all aspects of US structured lending business for GE Capital Americas Essential Responsibilities * In coordination with GE Capital COE, provide legal advice, support and business perspective on all aspects of US structured lending business including but not limited to restructuring, workout, litigation, bankruptcy, acquisitions, joint ventures, business development, integrations, operations, employee matters, growth initiatives, corporate governance and customer disputes. * Structure, negotiate, and draft agreements, including forbearance and restructuring agreements, loan modification, inter-creditor agreements, credit agreements and agreements with service providers. * Participate in the development and implementation of new business and legal processes, or identify and lead corrective action on existing ones, with the goals of simplification and resolving compliance risks. * Provide legal advice on regulatory issues/matters facing the business, including bank regulatory issues. * Participate in the selection and management of outside counsel. Qualifications/Requirements Basic Qualifications: * Bachelors Degree, J.D., and licensed to practice in at least one US State * Minimum of 8-10 years of legal experience combining corporate legal and private law settings including significant experience with matters pertaining to leasing and lending, litigation, complex restructuring, bankruptcies, commercial transactions and general corporate law matters. * Experience in UCC (especially Articles 2, 2A and 9) and credit and collection matters. * Established ability to influence actions without direct ledership responsibility for teams or processes with a proven ability to build relationships within a matrixed environment (both cross-functionally and cross-business) * Superior communication skills – both written and verbal – with a demonstrated ability to communicate to customers both internal and external to the business. * Demonstrated ability to think and lead on a strategic level within an organization * Experienced within financial services industry – including an ability to understand all facets of financial services, such as leasing secured lending and asset management. Essential Requirements: * Must be a member in good standing of one or more state bars or the D.C. bar * Must submit resume through www.gecareers.com to be considered for this job opening. * Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. * Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification and background check. * Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time. * Must be willing to working in Norwalk. GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. |
| Firm type | In House |
| Contact Info | Apply Online |
| Source | Firm Website |
Senior Counsel – Bankruptcy/Restructuring at Norwalk
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Connecticut,
Counsel
Counsel Risk Management / Commercial Ops in GE Technology Infrastructure
| Company Name | GE Technology Infrastructure - Aviation |
| Location | Cincinnati |
| State | OH |
| Job Title | Counsel Risk Management / Commercial Ops |
| Job Description | Job Number: 1165393 Date Posted: 31 March 2010 Function: Legal - Trading Business: GE Technology Infrastructure - Aviation Career Level: Experienced Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States About Us GE is planning for tomorrow. Where will you be? For more than 125 years, GE has been respected for its performance and innovative spirit. GE people worldwide are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services that help solve some of the world's toughest problems. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with GE Aviation! Role Summary/Purpose The Counsel Risk Management demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. In this role, you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within area of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy. Essential Responsibilities * Provide ongoing legal advice and support principally related to US and international contracting activities, including the drafting, review, and interpretation of commercial standard and non-standard contracts and proposals * Provide legal advice on multi-functional teams executing GE's commercial agreements and Six Sigma initiatives for both commercial sales, procurements, and joint ventures * Assist both lawyers and non-lawyers on legal and business issues * Anticipate and drive solutions for unassigned legal and business issues and growth initiatives * Use Six sigma thinking necessary to develop processes to reduce cycle time, including development of standard forms and web-based tools * Assure consistent use of standard provisions where applicable * Manage referral of matters to in-house legal specialists and occasionally outside counsel * Deliver legal compliance training relating to commercial risks of doing business * Develop and maintain Company commercial policies and procedures Qualifications/Requirements * Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school * At least 5 additional years of legal experience * At least 2 years of experience in domestic and international contract drafting and negotiations , including experience and familiarity with the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods * Member in good standing with the State Bar GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics * Established analytical ability * Familiarity with accounting / finance * Sound general commercial law and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) background * Strong oral and written communication skills * Strong interpersonal and leaderships skills * Proven ability to develop process-driven solutions to recurring issues * Able to handle multiple inquiries and assignments in a time pressured environment * Creativity, vision, and sound judgment in developing and implementing legal solutions |
| Firm type | In House |
| Contact Info | Apply Online |
| Source | Firm Website |
Client Facing Sr. Contracts Attorney at New York
| Company Name | BlackRock Solutions |
| Location | New York |
| State | NY |
| Job Title | Client Facing Sr. Contracts Attorney |
| Job Description | Position ID: 4525 Description BlackRock is one of the largest global investment management firms. BlackRock Solutions offers enterprise investment systems, risk management tools and advisory services to a variety of large investment organizations. These products allow clients to focus on their highest value-added activities - making investment decisions, servicing customers and developing new business opportunities - while taking advantage of BlackRock's significant investment in risk analytics and systems development and the expertise that comes from supporting some of the largest, most sophisticated financial organizations in the world. BlackRock Solutions is seeking a transactional attorney with 5 or more years of experience in complex technology licensing and commercial negotiations to support our business. The role will include responsibility for negotiating arrangements with both external clients as well as with strategic technology and market data partners. The attorney will work closely with the BlackRock Solutions leadership team to provide both legal and business guidance in support of business development activities, strategic technology projects and other key initiatives. Responsibilities: * Negotiate agreements for the provision of enterprise trading and risk systems to large financial institutions and support the business development process.Structure, draft and negotiate technology agreements, including business software licenses, services agreements, ASP agreements and telecom agreements. * Structure, draft and negotiate market data licenses and redistribution arrangements.Provide legal counsel relating to contract issues on a global basis for technology, market data and other contracts. * Work in a fast-paced and business-oriented environment with business development team, technology professionals and other internal business groups throughout BlackRock. Requirements: * JD with a minimum of five years of experience, preferably at a major law firm as well as in-house at a corporate legal department. * Sophisticated contracts negotiation and commercial law background, with experience in negotiating complex technology-related transactions. * Demonstrated ability to learn business requirements quickly, analyze legal and business risks and propose creative, business-oriented solutions. * Ability to interact directly with the company's senior leadership, proposing creative solutions to complex business issues and providing pragmatic risk assessments.Ability to multi-task and manage a large volume of concurrent priorities. |
| Firm type | In House |
| Contact Info | Apply Online |
| Source | Firm Web Site |
Attorney and Senior Consultant at Somerset
| Company Name | Aon Consulting |
| Location | Somerset |
| State | NJ |
| Job Title | Attorney and Senior Consultant |
| Job Description | Job ID: 29772 Description: This position will be located in Somerset, NJ Position Overview Aon Consulting seeks an attorney to join our growing National Tax and ERISA Practice. Our successful candidate will experience growth opportunities in virtually all areas of employee benefit, tax and ERISA matters involving qualified plans (e.g., 401(k), cash balance, ESOPs), health and welfare plans, mergers and acquisitions, VEBAs and 401(h) accounts, executive and nonqualified benefits, including SERPs, excess and deferral plans, and evaluating legislative and regulatory developments. Strong research and writing capabilities along with the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined team are essential criteria for a successful candidate. Primary Accountabilities * Employee benefit consulting involving tax and ERISA issues on behalf of large and mid-sized clients in a myriad of industries * Tax and ERISA research * Tax and ERISA consulting as part of large, multi-disciplined teams * Employee and executive benefit plan drafting * Due diligence Qualifications Law degree and admission to any state bar. Relevant experience with a law firm (approx 1-3 years) with specialization in employee benefits including, pension and 401(k) plans, health and welfare plans, regulatory compliance, due diligence, etc. Strong research and writing skills required. Driving Execution & Results. Strong team work and collaboration, along with effective and sufficient support to consulting leads enable results-oriented solutions to client base while ensuring Aon’s goals and strategies are met. Establishes priorities for multiple projects based on timeliness, importance, and urgency of project completion. Driving Change & Innovation. Accountable for continuous learning and professional development and remaining well-informed of related industry trends and the regulatory landscape. Client Value. Possess highly effective communication skills in dealing with a variety of internal and external contacts, and effectively partner with individuals across practices. Demonstrate creativity in service delivery and support plans that achieve Aon's initiatives. Adheres to professional standards and ethics in one’s field and demonstrates the highest level of integrity and honesty in all interactions. Unmatched Teams. Establish strong internal and external networks with people within the industry or profession. Effectively support collective efforts and goals of the practice. Company Background Aon Consulting is among the top global human capital consulting firms, with more than 6,300 professionals in 229 offices worldwide. The firm works with organizations to improve business performance and shape the workplace of the future through employee benefits, talent management and rewards strategies and solutions. Aon Consulting was named the best employee benefit consulting firm by the readers of Business Insurance magazine in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. For more information on Aon Consulting, please visit http://www.aon.com/human-capital-consulting. Aon Corporation (NYSE: AOC) is the leading global provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human capital consulting. Through its more than 37,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon readily delivers distinctive client value via innovative and effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions. Aon's industry-leading global resources and technical expertise are delivered locally through more than 500 offices in more than 120 countries. For more information on Aon, log onto http://www.aon.com/. Requirements: Expertise L-Tax and ERISA Degree Juris Doctorate Job Type Full Time Location US-NJ-Somerset, US-NY-New York City |
| Firm type | In House |
| Contact Info | Apply Online |
| Source | Firm Web Site |
Labels:
Attorney,
New Jersey
Corporate Attorney at Alameda
| Company Name | Wind River |
| Location | Alameda |
| State | CA |
| Job Title | Corporate Attorney |
| Job Description | Job Code : 1579 Division : Wind River Location : Alameda CA US 94501 Job Type : Full Time Career Level : Experienced (Non-Manager) Education : Doctorate Skill : Legal -> Corporate Counsel, Attorney - Contracts, Attorney - Mergers & Acquisitions, Executive, Patent / Trademark / Intellectual Property Category : Other Job Description : Corporate Attorney Location: Alameda, CA We are seeking an energetic, knowledgeable attorney to assist in Wind River’s legal department. The position is ideal for someone who has strong communication and presentation skills and professionalism. The successful candidate will be a proactive attorney who can work effectively with teams and independently, and who can manage projects to closure, with attention to detail. This position will work closely with many business groups within the company on both shorter-term projects and to establish longer-term corporate level processes and practices. Responsibilities of the position include providing legal advice and work product related to: - Intellectual property protection, counseling and portfolio management - M&A activities, with immediate focus on post-acquisition integration matters - Strategic intellectual property transactions and support of company business models and strategy - Legal issues related to finance, tax, employment/human resources, marketing, sales and operational departments. - Developing and maintaining corporate governance, corporate policies and compliance best practices - Litigation management - Special projects as requested Requirements: A successful candidate will have a law degree, approximately 5+ of corporate legal experience and be a member of the California state bar. Ideal candidate would also have expertise in other areas of the law, such as: commercial contracts, intellectual property and/or employment law. In house experience is preferred and top tier law firm training is required. Salary and title commensurate with experience. Wind River, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC), is a world leader in embedded and mobile software, and has been pioneering computing inside embedded devices since 1981. We are large enough to present a variety of complex and interesting legal challenges, but small enough that individual contributions make a difference and directly affect outcome and results. Wind River is headquartered in Alameda, California with offices in more than 15 countries. To learn more, visit Wind River at www.windriver.com. |
| Firm type | In House |
| Contact Info | Apply Online |
| Source | Firm Web Site |
Labels:
Attorney,
California
Workers' Compensation Attorney at Los Angeles
| Company Name | Farmer's |
| Location | Los Angeles |
| State | CA |
| Job Title | Workers' Compensation Attorney |
| Job Description | Job ID #: 21321 Location(s): CA - Los Angeles Functional Area: Claims Claims Litigation Education Required: Juris Doctor Position Type: Full Time Relocation Provided: None Experience Required: Not Indicated Position Description Responsible for the competent, ethical, and diligent representation of clients in all cases assigned by supervisor. Cases can involve all areas of Workers' Compensation practice. Responsible for handling matters of lesser complexity and/or exposure, and may assist in the handling of cases assigned to other attorneys. Position Requirements Handles cases of lesser complexity and/or exposure, or assists in cases of greater complexity and/or exposure, including preparation of petitions, pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs, attendance at hearings, conferences, interviews and trials or arbitrations, and performance of any other tasks or duties necessary for the proper representation of clients. Performs other tasks or duties as assigned by supervisor. Keeps supervisor informed of the work being done for clients and of any and all problems encountered. Maintains and updates computerized litigation support systems for assigned caseloads. Consults with and renders opinions to the Claims Department regarding insurance policy questions concerning the legal aspects of the handling of Workers' Compensation claims. Performs other functions as assigned. Preferred Skills and Abilities none Physical Actions Besides sedentary work, job duties require some or all of the following physical activities: Carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds, hearing, seeing, standing and walking (including up and down stairs and steps). Physical Environment Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment, with some exposure to uncontrolled outside environmental conditions and travel via automobile and/or commercial transportation. Education Requirements Four-year college degree, law school degree, and member in good standing of the State Bar in the state in which position is located. Experience Requirements Workers' Compensation claims, paralegal, hearing representative, or workers' compensation insurance experience. Special Skills Requirements Public speaking, ability to function in adversarial or confrontational situations, driving. Beginning knowledge of rating Permanent Disabilities (California only). |
| Firm type | In House |
| Contact Info | Apply Online |
| Source | Firm Web Site |
Labels:
Attorney,
California
Litigation Counsel / Attorney at Malvern
| Company Name | Siemens Corporation |
| Location | Malvern |
| State | PA |
| Job Title | Litigation Counsel / Attorney |
| Job Description | Division SC - Siemens Corporation Functional Area LG - Legal Location PA - Malvern Req ID 87182 Job Type Regular Job Time Full-Time Experience Level Mid Level Required Education Doctorate Degree or equivalent experience Required Travel 20% Company Description Siemens AG is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, and operates in the industry, energy and healthcare sectors. For more than 160 years, Siemens has built a reputation for leading-edge innovation and the quality of its products, services and solutions. With 428,000 employees in 190 countries, Siemens reported worldwide sales of $116.6 billion in fiscal 2008. With its U.S. corporate headquarters in New York City, Siemens in the USA reported sales of $22.4 billion and employs approximately 69,000 people throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico. For more information on Siemens in the United States, visit www.usa.siemens.com. Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. Job Description Description In this role, the individual will be a member of the Siemens Corporation Litigation Group within the Legal Department and will be responsible for litigation, disputes, bankruptcies and related matters for Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The individual will be the primary liaison with the company’s outside counsel on a diverse range of litigation matters. He or she will be primarily responsible for risk assessment, case strategy, settlement, budgeting, discovery and other typical case management activities, and will as well assist the business in avoiding claims. This individual will also provide litigation-related counseling to others within the organization, including company management. Responsibilities Management of a diverse litigation docket, including product liability, commercial and bankruptcy cases; Representation of the company in mediation of lawsuits and disputes; Advice and coordination of discovery issues, specifically including third-party subpoenas, and e-discovery; Investigation, management and resolution of potential contractual disputes; Training of internal clients in litigation-related matters; Administration of budgets, reports and related activities; Travel as necessary, up to 20%. Qualifications JD and active bar admission required; 6 to 8+ years of law firm experience, including courtroom, deposition and case management time in both federal and state civil litigation; Excellent verbal communication skills; Outstanding writing and editing skills; Ability to work independently; Ability to cooperate with various internal and external constituencies; Clerkship (preferred, not essential); Healthcare background (preferred, not essential). |
| Firm type | In House |
| Contact Info | Apply Online |
| Source | Firm Web Site |
Labels:
Attorney,
Pennsylvania
Lateral Associate - Labor and Employment at Washington in Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
| Company Name | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP |
| Location | Washington |
| State | District of Columbia |
| Job Title | Lateral Associate |
| Job Description | Lateral Associate - Labor and Employment We are seeking experienced Labor and Employment associates to join our expanding practice. Candidates must have 2 or more years of labor and employment or litigation experience at a major law firm and strong academic credentials. Please send resume, cover letter and transcript to abosco@akingump.com. |
| Firm type | Law Firm |
| Contact Info | abosco@akingump.com |
| Source | Firm Websites |
Labels:
Associate,
District of Columbia
Staff Attorney - Labor and Employment at Washington in Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
| Company Name | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP |
| Location | Washington |
| State | District of Columbia |
| Job Title | Staff Attorney |
| Job Description | Staff Attorney - Labor and Employment Candidates must have 3 or more years of litigation experience at a major law firm and strong academic credentials. |
| Firm type | Law Firm |
| Contact Info | abosco@akingump.com |
| Source | Firm Websites |
Labels:
Attorney,
District of Columbia
Lateral Associate - Intellectual Property at Washington in Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
| Company Name | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP |
| Location | Washington |
| State | District of Columbia |
| Job Title | Lateral Associate |
| Job Description | Lateral Associate - Intellectual Property We are seeking an IP Litigation associate to join our expanding practice. Candidates must have undergraduate degree in Computer Science and 2 or more years of experience. Previous work experience as a Software Engineer preferred. Please send resume, cover letter, and transcript to abosco@akingump.com. |
| Firm type | Law Firm |
| Contact Info | abosco@akingump.com |
| Source | Firm Websites |
Labels:
Associate,
District of Columbia
