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Real Estate Attorney

Costco Wholesale

Sterling, VA

Description of position: Costco Wholesale is seeking an experienced real estate attorney to join the legal team at its Eastern Division Office in Sterling, Virginia.  Costco is one of the world’s top retailers, with over 106 million members and 815 warehouses in 12 countries, and continues to expand globally. This role will be primarily responsible for supporting Costco’s real estate team to develop new Costco Wholesale warehouse clubs, distribution centers and logistics facilities in a defined geographic territory, which will include the US, Canada, Puerto Rico and certain other countries.  This attorney will supervise outside counsel on real estate transactions and related litigation matters.  The candidate must be comfortable operating in a team environment with confidence in his or her judgments and demonstrate an ability to communicate with senior management in a concise and effective way.  This position will report to the Assistant Vice President/Corporate Counsel in the Eastern Division Office, and is an “in the office” (not remote work) position.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate and draft real estate transaction documents, including, without limitation, letters of intent; purchase agreements; leases; reciprocal easement and operating agreements; municipal incentive and entitlement agreements; development agreements; and construction documents.

• Provide legal advice and business judgement on real estate transaction issues.

• Collaborate with Costco’s outside counsel, brokers, development team, architects, engineers, consultants and construction team on real estate transactions.

• Monitor, manage, and review work and expenditures by outside counsel to ensure quality and efficacy of legal services.

• Develop, draft and maintain real estate form agreements.

• Drive compliance efforts on real estate operational issues.

• Support the property management group on real estate matters and disputes.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

• Admission in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. state and eligible to practice as in-house counsel in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• At least ten years of relevant legal experience acquired in a law firm or an in-house legal department, with some in-house experience preferred.

• Thorough understanding of and experience in commercial real estate law with prior retail development experience preferred.  

• Excellent business judgment and ability to assess legal risk while also thinking strategically and providing practical, business-oriented advice. 

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a diverse and complex workload while maintaining priorities and proactively anticipating issues.

• Exceptional communication, drafting and analytical skills for working with lawyers and non-lawyers.

• Experience overseeing outside counsel.

• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.

• Strong execution and project management skills and ability to develop consensus among stakeholders from across the organization.

Please see attached for information. ProBono Program Manager-10-6-21.pdf

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Seeking Legislative Counsel for House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security

The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security seeks a hard-working lawyer with experience in criminal law (preferably with the Federal Criminal Code) to serve as legislative counsel.  

Responsibilities include:  serving as a resource for Democratic Members of the Judiciary Committee on matters involving federal criminal law, criminal justice reform, domestic terrorism, and firearms policy; drafting and reviewing legislation; coordinating hearings and witnesses; preparing Members for hearings and markups; drafting statements, memos, and briefing materials; and providing guidance to other offices within the Democratic Caucus on crime-related matters.

A strong background in criminal law is required, with knowledge of Department of Justice issues, and criminal justice issues relating to prosecutions. Exceptional writing skills, sound political judgment, and the ability to work closely and collaboratively with other congressional offices and advocacy organizations are essential.  

The Committee strives to ensure that our staff represents the diversity of the country’s population; candidates from minority backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The Committee does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, or national origin.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to JDEM.Job@mail.house.gov.  Please include “Crime Counsel” in the subject line.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's, Attorney & Law Clerks positions.

Attorney & Law Clerks (Washington, DC)

Please submit the following documentation to CFResumes@sec.gov:

• Attorney & Law Clerk Appointment Application
• Cover letter outlining your relevant background and experience - (optional)
• Resume
• Veterans Preference documentation - (if applicable)
• Transcripts (Unofficial is acceptable. If hired, you will be asked to provide an official transcript.)
• Documentation showing that you are an active member of the bar in good standing (only for attorney applicants)

Please see attachment on how to apply: CF Advertisement - Attorneys and Law Clerks.pdf

If you meet the experience requirements of the position, you will be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview.

For additional about this program visit: https://www.sec.gov/corpfin/Article/corporation-finance-attorney-openings.html

Telecom, Media & Technology Associate – Wiley

• Associate for our Washington, DC office
• 3 - 5 years of cyber and privacy experience
• Seeking candidates that have experience with evolving privacy and data security laws, compliance counseling, regulatory and enforcement work, and/or breach or security incident handling
• Opportunity to gain significant responsibility and direct exposure to clients.
• Opportunity to learn and build skills at the cutting edge of evolving law and technology issues.
• Academically distinguished applicants who have excellent writing and communication skills, self-starters with high attention to detail and project management skills, and the ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines are sought to assume responsibility in our nationally recognized multidisciplinary practice group.

Please go to https://www.wiley.law/careers to submit an application.

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Trial Attorney (Health Care Fraud)

Unit Chief - Supervisory Attorney Advisor, FBI

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/614689700 

The Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice, is seeking qualified, experienced attorneys for three-year renewable term positions in the Fraud Section's Health Care Fraud (HCF) Unit's Strike Forces. The incumbent will serve as a Trial Attorney in the HCF Unit and, as such, will independently direct, conduct, and monitor investigations, prepare for and conduct trials, and advise on pleadings and other court filings. Upon accepting an offer of employment, applicants must make a three-year commitment to the Fraud Section.

Generally, as a Trial Attorney in the HCF Unit, the incumbent:

• Handles the development and management of HCF and prescription opioid prosecutions. Engages in all phases of investigation and litigation, including, but not limited to, the use of grand jury, advising federal law enforcement agents, preparing appropriate pleadings, and litigating motions and trials before U.S. District Courts across the country;
• Makes charging decisions and proposes dispositions with regard to assigned cases; and
• In collaboration with unit managers, develops and maintains the Section's program to foster effective national investigation and prosecution of HCF and opioid violations, including advising on strategy and legal complexities, and developing litigation priorities, policy and legislative recommendations.

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Full information here Equal Justice Attorney Posting September 2021.pdf

Position Summary

This position will be primarily focused on class-action civil litigation in federal court, including motions practice, discovery, case management, witness preparation, hearings, working with cocounsel, case-related media, and research and writing for briefs. The bulk of the litigation will be on cases that have already been filed, and the staff attorney who is hired for this position will play a lead role on case management. We expect work of the highest quality, and we value passion, creativity, intellectual rigor, and close collaboration on all aspects of our cases.

The successful applicant will be expected to have significant experience in federal civil litigation.

The position is in-person in our office in downtown, Washington, D.C. Attorneys should also expect to travel around the country for investigation and litigation. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Expected salary range is between $82,000 and $94,000. Additional benefits include health insurance, retirement and transit benefits, and paid-time-off.