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Job Description Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. We're also Mansfield Certified Plus. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Transportation Litigation Associate position in our New York, White Plains or Long Island Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The Position We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Transportation Litigation Attorney to work on our firm's representation of a large international logistics services provider. The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling litigation matters, specifically within the transportation sector and understand any applicable underlying regulations. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases and be at the forefront of litigating emerging legal issues, with talented colleagues throughout the country, and provide sound counsel to our clients. Key Responsibilities: • Under the supervision and guidance of senior attorneys, proactively manage a litigation caseload, helping oversee cases from beginning to end, • Conduct legal research and analysis related to transportation laws, regulations, and legal standards, • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents, • Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations, • Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills., • Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment., • JD from an ABA accredited law school, • Admitted to practice in the state of New York, • 3-8 years of general casualty litigation experience, • Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience preferred, • Experience with emerging e-commerce / gig economy legal issues preferred, but not required, • Deposition and motion practice experience required, • Trial experience preferred, • Superior analytical skills, • Strong written and oral communication skills, • Flexibility: Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend, • Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan, • Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Job Description Pay: $180,000.00 - $230,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity • Work on sophisticated finance transactions for banks, funds, and corporate borrowers in the New York metro market., • Take on real responsibility as a mid-level associate on senior secured, mezzanine, and other leveraged financings., • Join a partner-led, right-sized team where you see the full life cycle of deals and have direct client contact., • Collaborate with highly respected finance, corporate, and private equity attorneys in a tight-knit, collegial environment. Note To be considered, you must have 4+ years of finance/banking experience representing financial institutions and borrowers, including hands-on work on senior secured and/or mezzanine financings, and be able to work a hybrid schedule based out of Stamford, CT. About Our Client Our client is a highly regarded business law firm known for pragmatic, solution-oriented counsel to middle-market private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, institutional investors, family offices, and high-growth businesses. Their partner-led teams handle complex corporate, finance, fund, and litigation matters with a collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach. Relationships, trust, and exceptional service are central to their culture, and attorneys enjoy sophisticated work, direct client contact, and a collegial environment without big-firm bureaucracy. Job Description • Serve as a key mid-level associate on a variety of finance transactions representing both financial institutions and borrowers., • Draft, review, and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, guarantees, and related finance documents., • Lead and coordinate due diligence on borrowers and collateral, identify risks, and propose practical, business-focused solutions., • Work on senior secured, mezzanine, unitranche, and other leveraged financing structures, including acquisition financings and refinancings., • Manage deal timelines, coordinate with opposing counsel and client deal teams, and drive transactions from term sheet through closing., • Collaborate with corporate, tax, and funds colleagues to structure and implement financing transactions that align with broader business objectives., • JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials., • 4+ years of finance/banking experience at a law firm, representing lenders and/or borrowers., • Significant experience with senior secured and mezzanine financings; experience with unitranche or other structured financings is a plus., • Strong drafting and negotiation skills across core finance documents., • Solid understanding of secured transactions and related UCC concepts., • Admission to at least one U.S. state bar., • Ability to work a hybrid schedule based out of Stamford, CT., • High-caliber finance practice with exposure to complex deals in the middle-market and private equity space., • Lean, partner-led deal teams that give mid-levels real ownership, mentorship, and development opportunities., • Collaborative, respectful culture where people are treated like colleagues, not just billable hours., • Hybrid work model that supports both in-person collaboration and focused remote work., • Competitive compensation and benefits in an attractive metro area with excellent schools, amenities, and a more manageable commute than Manhattan.

Job Description Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE:AKR), headquartered in Rye, New York, is an equity real estate investment trust focused on delivering long-term, profitable growth through its dual – core and investment management – platforms. Our energized team builds a best-in-class, location-driven core real estate portfolio with meaningful concentrations of assets in the nation’s most dynamic urban and street-retail corridors, including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Dallas, and Boston. At the same time, we manage opportunistic and value-add investments through our investment-management platform. Position Summary: We are seeking an Attorney (2–5 years of experience) to join our in-house legal team supporting Acadia’s real estate operations, leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, financings, litigation, and public company activity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial leasing and a working understanding of the legal and business issues that arise in the ownership and operation of open-air shopping centers and urban street retail properties. Some of the key points that make this opportunity attractive include: • This opportunity will involve regular engagement with the various business teams at Acadia., • Acadia’s work atmosphere is fueled by creative, high achieving individuals who are looking to be strategic contributors to the organization’s growth., • The company has a long track record of financial success fueled by high quality acquisitions, development projects, and leasing expertise. Acadia is known for producing a record rate of return for its asset class., • Further develop your leasing background by working with a seasoned, deal-oriented business and legal teams., • Draft, review, and negotiate retail and commercial leasing documents, including leases, amendments, assignments, letter agreements, SNDAs, and access agreements., • Advise internal teams on lease interpretation issues, tenant defaults, bankruptcy issues, and compliance with use restrictions and co-tenancy provisions., • Manage and coordinate bankruptcy-related matters, including review of filings, proofs of claim, assumption/rejection motions, and other proceedings affecting landlord rights., • Collaborate with outside counsel on tenant bankruptcies, landlord/tenant disputes, and other property-level litigation., • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a top law school with current bar admission., • Strong academic credentials., • 2-5 years of relevant experience, preferably at a law firm or in-house legal department focused on commercial real estate., • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments, manage multiple priorities, and provide practical business-oriented legal advice., • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound legal judgment., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high level of professionalism. The base salary compensation range for this role reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including skills, experience, and organizational needs. A reasonable current base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $170,000, plus eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance. Employees may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary bonus program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. Acadia Realty is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Acadia Realty is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disability

This mid-senior level position entails providing legal support for business operations, managing contracts, and litigation matters. Candidates should have a JD, at least 5 years of legal experience, and strong expertise in commercial contracts and governance. A leading global wellness brand based in

A leading financial services firm is seeking an experienced legal professional to support the Associate General Counsel in various legal matters.The role involves analyzing products, providing legal advice, and ensuring compliance with regulations like the Investment Advisers Act.Compensation is com

Our client is a leading global wellness, personal care, and beauty company with operations in over 100 countries and annual revenue exceeding $700 million.The company is headquartered in White Plains, NY, with additional offices in Stamford, CT.The role will be in the office 3 day per week, ideally

The purpose of this role is to support the Associate General Counsel in advising and supporting a wide range of legal matters across the global ICE Data Services business units with a special emphasis on (i) assisting product teams in the design and implementation of new products and services, inclu

The purpose of this role is to support the Associate General Counsel in advising and supporting a wide range of legal matters across the global ICE Data Services business units with a special emphasis on (i) assisting product teams in the design and implementation of new products and services, inclu

The Associate General Counsel will report to the General Counsel and support the Legal Department and Executive Leadership Team. Manage legal budget globally, including oversight of vendors and outside counsel. Provide legal support across all aspects of the business.

Collaborate with outside counsel on tenant bankruptcies, landlord/tenant disputes, and other property-level litigation.

Position Summary The Associate General Counsel will report to the General Counsel and support the Legal Department and Executive Leadership Team. Associate General Counsel for Top Wellness Brand - Hybrid Our client is a leading global wellness, personal care, and beauty company with operations in ov

A leading global wellness brand based in White Plains, NY, is seeking an Associate General Counsel.