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Amlogic, a leading multinational fabless semiconductor company producing System on Chip (SoC) solutions for Smart TVs and other consumer devices, is seeking a senior corporate attorney to join our headquarters office in Mountain View, California. This attorney will be the second U.S.-based attorney, reporting to the U.S.-based general counsel and joining a growing team of attorneys and compliance specialists who are in Shanghai. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with internal and external clients in various countries, adapting to an ever-changing geopolitical environment, and maintaining a generalist mindset while focusing on contracts and compliance. This attorney will be working with salespeople and customers around the globe, providing legal advice to internal clients not only in the U.S., but also in our offices in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, India, the United Kingdom, and Serbia, and working with our in-house legal team in China. This is a great opportunity for a lawyer to maintain expertise in commercial contracting and compliance while developing skills and expertise over a broad range of matters. Work Location: Hybrid, with three days a week in our Mountain View, California office. Standard working hours are based on the Pacific Time Zone. Responsibilities: • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including sales and services agreements, inbound and outbound IP and software licensing agreements, NDA’s, procurement agreements, and various other agreements, and monitor existing agreements, • Provide guidance on compliance matters and develop and implement compliance programs., • Counsel internal clients on a range of legal topics, including intellectual property, commercial law, competition, and other legal and regulatory areas., • Collaborate with the global legal team to develop and implement best practices and policies in the areas of contracting, licensing, and compliance., • Assist with other matters as they arise: data privacy, export control, employment law, entity management, corporate governance, litigation. Requirements: • J.D. degree and license in at least one U.S. state bar (preferably California or New York)., • 7+ years of experience at a top law firm or similar in-house role., • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment., • Keen attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and excellent organizational skills., • Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges., • Comfortable working in areas where the law is unsettled, rapidly changing, or unfamiliar., • Good judgment with an understanding of when to ask for guidance or input, and how to spot and solve issues., • Cooperative attitude and an affinity for working with others to get the job done., • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills., • Experience working in or with high-tech companies. Nice to Have: • Semiconductor industry experience, • CIPP/US/E/CN Amlogic is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Amlogic is an E-Verify employer. We will use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.

Trial Attorney Office Locations Los Angeles Costa Mesa San Diego San Francisco Remote Work Flexibility Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere. About the Company Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles. About the Role Manning Kass is seeking a Trial Attorney to join one of our California offices in a hybrid remote capacity. This position focuses on Automotive Litigation, Premises Liability, Products Liability , and General Liability matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling litigation matter. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases Responsibilities • Strategically analyze and oversee all phases of litigation, from inception through resolution., • Develop and deliver arguments and represent clients in negotiating settlement conferences., • Maintain consistent and proactive client communication, including comprehensive assessments of liability and damages., • Represent clients in key litigation proceedings, such as hearings, motions, depositions, and mediations., • Lead a team of Associates, Paralegals, and Legal Assistants., • Review and refine pleadings, motions, and other legal filings to ensure accuracy and strategic alignment., • Develop legal strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients. Professional Development Opportunities We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm’s experienced ABOTA trial attorneys. Requirements • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required., • You must be licensed to practice in the State of California., • 5+ years of civil litigation experience, with a focus on personal injury., • Trial experience., • Experience formulating and developing case strategy, advising clients on risk mitigation and case resolution options., • Strong critical thinking, interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise common sense in complex situations while reporting to clients and carriers. Company Offers • Salary Range $140,000-$180,000 + bonus represents the firm’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, and qualifications., • We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure, allowing our associates to earn bonuses on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis., • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K., • Pet insurance coverage., • Referral program., • A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity., • All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Civil Defense Litigation Associate Location Los Angeles, CA Costa Mesa, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Hybrid Work Flexibility Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere. About the Company Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles. About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and well-rounded Civil Litigation Associate with at least two (2) years of experience to join our Team! The candidate will work closely with senior associates and partners daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery to trial presentation—focusing on strategic thinking to achieve client goals. We seek candidates who are eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth. Responsibilities • Drafting extensive written discovery, including preparing and responding to interrogatories, documents requests and request for admissions., • Attending hearings, drafting motions, and taking and defending depositions, while analyzing, assessing, and executing litigation strategies., • Proactively managing communications with clients throughout the course of litigation., • Timely and accurate reporting to our clients, ensuring compliance with their case management requirements. Professional Development Opportunities We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm’s experienced ABOTA trial attorneys. Requirements • JD from an accredited law school and current good standing with the CA State Bar., • At least two (2) years of civil / general litigation experience., • A self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written., • Demonstrable experience investigating and case handling with respect to research, discovery, depositions, and mediations., • Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines. Company Offers • Salary starting at $120,000 - $175,000 plus generous bonus. Salary is commensurate with experience., • We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure., • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K., • Pet insurance coverage., • Referral program., • A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity., • All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

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Job DescriptionAbout xAI xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates. About the Role We are seeking a skilled AI Legal and Compliance Data Specialist to enhance xAI's AI models by providing high-quality data annotations and inputs tailored to legal and compliance contexts. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in regulatory compliance, contract analysis, legal research, and dispute resolution to support the training of AI systems. You will collaborate with technical teams to refine annotation tools and curate impactful data, ensuring our models effectively capture real-world legal and compliance dynamics. This role requires adaptability, strong analytical skills, and a passion for driving innovation in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities • Utilize proprietary software to provide accurate input and labels for legal and compliance projects, ensuring high-quality data for AI model training., • Deliver curated, high-quality data for scenarios involving regulatory compliance, contract analysis, legal research, and dispute resolution., • Collaborate with technical staff to support the training of new AI tasks and contribute to the development of innovative technologies., • Assist in designing and improving efficient annotation tools tailored for legal and compliance data., • Select and analyze complex problems in legal and compliance fields aligned with your expertise to enhance AI model performance., • Interpret, analyze, and execute tasks based on evolving instructions, maintaining precision and adaptability.Required Qualifications, • Professional experience in legal, compliance, or related fields (e.g., compliance officer, lawyer, paralegal, legal secretary, judicial law clerk, arbitrator, mediator, administrative law judge, court reporter, or title examiner)., • Proficiency in reading and writing informal and professional English., • Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills., • Excellent reading comprehension and ability to exercise autonomous judgment with limited data., • Passion for technological advancements and innovation in legal and compliance processes.Preferred Qualifications, • Relevant certification, license, or advanced training (e.g., JD, bar admission, Certified Compliance Professional, or similar legal/compliance certification)., • Experience mentoring or training others in legal or compliance practices., • Comfort with recording audio or video sessions for data collection., • Familiarity with AI or data annotation workflows in a technical setting.Location & Other Expectations, • This position is based in Palo Alto, CA (in-office, 5 days per week) or fully remote with strong self-motivation required., • US-based candidates cannot be hired in Wyoming or Illinois at this time., • Visa sponsorship is not available., • Team members are expected to work from 9:00am - 5:30pm PST for the first two weeks of training, and 9:00am - 5:30pm in their own timezone thereafter., • Technical deep-dive: Discussing your legal and compliance expertise and data annotation experience., • A take-home challenge focused on legal or compliance data labeling or analysis. The posted pay range is intended for U.S.-based candidates and depends on factors including relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and qualifications. For international candidates, our recruiting team can provide an estimated pay range for your location. Benefits: Hourly pay is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI. Specific benefits vary by country, depending on your country of residence you may have access to medical benefits. We do not offer benefits for part-time roles. xAI is an equal opportunity employer. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice

Job DescriptionDirect Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm in its search for a Senior Associate – Tax – Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits. Locations: Boston, Century City, Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York, Orange County, San Francisco, Silicon Valley Practice Area: Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years About the Opportunity: Direct Counsel is working with an AmLaw 100 firm known for advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. As a recognized market leader across major financial and business centers, the firm offers unmatched expertise and resources to support your growth from an intellectually curious self-starter into an exceptional lawyer. If you aspire to be the best, this is where you belong. Qualifications: * A minimum of 5 years of experience in executive compensation and employee benefits law. * Significant experience advising companies on compensation disclosure issues. * Deep familiarity with transactional executive compensation and benefits matters, including the tax, securities, and other relevant legal aspects. * Strong academic credentials and excellent communication, analytical, and writing skills. * Admission to the jurisdiction where you are applying (or eligibility to waive in) is preferred. Compensation: This position is paid according to the Cravath scale.

Job DescriptionDirect Counsel is representing an Amlaw 100 firm in its search for a Senior Associate – Tax – Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits. Locations: Boston, Century City, Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York, Orange County, San Francisco, Silicon Valley Practice Area: Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years About the Opportunity: Direct Counsel is working with an AmLaw 100 firm known for advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. As a recognized market leader across major financial and business centers, the firm offers unmatched expertise and resources to support your growth from an intellectually curious self-starter into an exceptional lawyer. If you aspire to be the best, this is where you belong. Qualifications: * A minimum of 5 years of experience in executive compensation and employee benefits law. * Significant experience advising companies on compensation disclosure issues. * Deep familiarity with transactional executive compensation and benefits matters, including the tax, securities, and other relevant legal aspects. * Strong academic credentials and excellent communication, analytical, and writing skills. * Admission to the jurisdiction where you are applying (or eligibility to waive in) is preferred. Compensation: This position is paid according to the Cravath scale ranging from $365,000 to $435,000 per year

Job DescriptionDirect Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm in its search for an Associate – Tax – Transactional Labor & Employment. Locations: Century City, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, New York Practice Area: Labor & Employment Experience Required: Minimum of 3 years About the Opportunity: Direct Counsel is partnering with an AmLaw 100 firm renowned for advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. As a market leader in major financial and business centers worldwide, the firm offers exceptional expertise and resources to help you evolve from an intellectually curious self-starter into a leading lawyer. If you aspire to be the best, this is the place for you. Qualifications: * Minimum of 3 years of broad-based employment counseling experience. * Experience providing employment support for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions. * Strong background counseling employers of all types on a full range of employment relationship matters. * Excellent academic credentials and outstanding communication, analytical, and writing skills. * Admission to the jurisdiction where you are applying (or eligibility to waive in) is preferred. * This is a non-litigation role focused on transactional and counseling work. Compensation: This position is paid according to the Cravath scale.

Job DescriptionJob Description:Looking for a highly motivated Senior Paralegal with 8+ years of experience to join our legal team to be a primary team member for resolving customer disputes, litigation and regulatory complaints. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in running investigations in a company, gathering key records related to disputes, organizing relevant facts for pre-litigation dispute resolution and preparing responses to customer complaints. The Senior Paralegal will work closely with our inhouse litigation lawyer and with various support teams such as customer service, payment and risk operations teams and will join a passionate and dedicated team of legal and compliance professionals on a mission to support the company’s growth. Professional Experience/Background to be successful in this role:8+ years of combined customer dispute resolution and litigation experience, with an emphasis on hands-on pre-litigation dispute resolution. The ability to lead and run internal investigations, gather relevant records, and identify and organize factual timelines in clear and succinct summaries. Self-starter who can track deadlines, navigate a company to find key stakeholders for information and proactively move, through resolution, an entire case portfolio. Legal writing skill as it relates to preparing complaint responses and basic legal documents such as legal holds, discovery objections, continuance requests and settlement agreements. Comfort with interacting directly with customers and where needed resolving small disputes. Experience in working with litigation counsel to support all aspects of litigation, including pleadings, motions, service, discovery, case management and resolution. The ability to maintain dispute files in an up-to-date fashion and produce regular reports and metrics on disputes. Comfortable with legal research of non-complex issues, the ability to reach conclusions on that research and apply those conclusions to practical action in resolving customer disputes. Ability to assist with the creation of practical processes and protocols (such as playbooks and templates) to increase efficiencies and to guide support teams in dispute resolution. Comfort with identifying risks that should be escalating and collaborating with litigation counsel to address those risks. Experience in responding to subpoenas, liens and garnishments and other discovery requests to back up other team members when needed. Familiarity with, and strong interest in, Bill.com, alternative payments, emerging payments technology and the payments industry. Competencies (Attributes needed to be successful in this role):Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certification preferred or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, with effective resolution of conflicting priorities. Solid technical acumen which supports mastery of a variety of case management tools. Sound and practical business judgment, intellectual curiosity, comfortable and adept at balancing risk and opportunity. Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented approach with the ability to build strong and lasting relationships with business partners, customers and management. Intellectual curiosity, a desire and alignment with our core values: Humble, Fun, Authentic, Passionate, and Accountable. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and ownership mindset - sees projects through from end to end. Critical thinking skills - be able to receive feedback and provide next steps, change direction if needed. Drive for results - impact/outcome focused. Hiring Manager Notes:MUST HAVE IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE. Work shift hours: 9-5pm PT Interview process: Multiple (1 one-to-one interview, then 1 interview panel with a few of my team members. Team size: Working directly with a team of 3 Special software or skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) & Google Drive / G-Suite Skills Handle customer disputes, pre-litigation matters, and regulatory complaints end-to-end. Lead investigations, gather records, build timelines, and summarize facts. Draft complaint responses, legal holds, discovery responses, and basic legal documents. Manage a case portfolio, track deadlines, and maintain reports/metrics. Support litigation counsel with pleadings, discovery, motions, and case management. Respond to subpoenas, liens, and garnishments. Develop processes, playbooks, and templates to improve efficiency. Strong skills in organization, communication, judgment, and technical tools. 8+ years dispute/litigation experience with ability to work independently. Looking to keep this role local to San Jose, CA, In-house Hybrid – 3 days in office MUST HAVE:Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certification preferred or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability. MUST HAVE IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE. 8+ years of combined customer dispute resolution and litigation experience, with an emphasis on hands-on pre-litigation dispute resolution. 8+ years dispute/litigation experience with ability to work independently. Experience in running investigations in a company, gathering key records related to disputes, organizing relevant facts for pre-litigation dispute resolution and preparing responses to customer complaints. Experience in working with litigation counsel to support all aspects of litigation, including pleadings, motions, service, discovery, case management and resolution. Experience in responding to subpoenas, liens and garnishments and other discovery requests to back up other team members when needed.

Job DescriptionDirect Counsel is representing an Amlaw 100 firm in its search for an Associate – Tax – Transactional Labor & Employment. Locations: Austin, Boston, Century City, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, New York. Chicago, Houston, Washington, D.C. Practice Area: Labor & Employment Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years About the Opportunity: Direct Counsel is partnering with an AmLaw 100 firm renowned for advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. As a market leader in major financial and business centers worldwide, the firm offers exceptional expertise and resources to help you evolve from an intellectually curious self-starter into a leading lawyer. If you aspire to be the best, this is the place for you. Qualifications: * Minimum of 2 years of broad-based employment counseling experience. * Experience providing employment support for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions. * Strong background counseling employers of all types on a full range of employment relationship matters. * Excellent academic credentials and outstanding communication, analytical, and writing skills. * Admission to the jurisdiction where you are applying (or eligibility to waive in) is preferred. * This is a non-litigation role focused on transactional and counseling work. Compensation: This position is paid according to the Cravath scale.

Job DescriptionDirect Counsel is representing an Amlaw 100 firm in its search for an Associate – Tax – Transactional Labor & Employment. Locations: Austin, Boston, Century City, Chicago, Houston, New York, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Washington, D.C. Practice Area: Labor & Employment Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years About the Opportunity: Direct Counsel is partnering with an AmLaw 100 firm renowned for advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. As a market leader in major financial and business centers worldwide, the firm offers exceptional expertise and resources to help you evolve from an intellectually curious self-starter into a leading lawyer. If you aspire to be the best, this is the place for you. Qualifications: * Minimum of 2 years of broad-based employment counseling experience. * Experience providing employment support for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions. * Strong background counseling employers of all types on a full range of employment relationship matters. * Excellent academic credentials and outstanding communication, analytical, and writing skills. * Admission to the jurisdiction where you are applying (or eligibility to waive in) is preferred. * This is a non-litigation role focused on transactional and counseling work. Compensation: This position is paid according to the Cravath scale from $235,000 per year plus comprehensive benefits

Job DescriptionOur client, a pioneering force in AI computing, is redefining the limits of machine intelligence through its breakthrough wafer-scale architecture. Their technology delivers record-setting performance in training and inference workloads and powers innovation across industries — from advanced research and government applications to leading enterprises and AI natives. Backed by top-tier investors and preparing for IPO, the company continues to scale globally and expand its commercial and privacy legal leadership team. The company seeks an accomplished and business-oriented Vice President, Commercial & Privacy to lead legal support for its global revenue, partnership and privacy functions. This attorney will report directly to the General Counsel, manage a small team of attorneys, and serve as a strategic advisor to the C-suite, partnering closely with the EVP of Sales and EVP of Partnerships on complex, high-value cloud compute transactions. This attorney will also support our CISO on data privacy matters (including as it relates to international expansion), procurement matters and help build out legal systems and processes. This is a hands-on leadership role for a sophisticated deal lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment and enjoys crafting practical, business-forward solutions in collaboration with technical and executive teams.Responsibilities • Lead, structure and negotiate the company’s most significant revenue and vendor agreements, including enterprise revenue contracts and strategic partnerships with major cloud and infrastructure providers., • Support global sales and revenue teams on AI compute services agreements, including licensing, data use, and performance SLAs., • Develop and drive legal strategy for cloud inference, SaaS, and hardware integration transactions, enabling scalable enterprise growth., • Partner with engineering, product, procurement, and information security teams to align deal structures with business and technical objectives., • Oversee privacy, product, and commercial compliance across the company’s AI and cloud offerings, including issues relating to international expansion., • Lead and mentor a small commercial legal team, fostering professional growth and alignment with company goals., • Build and refine legal operations systems, templates, playbooks, and negotiation frameworks to accelerate deal execution and consistency., • Collaborate with senior leadership on cross functional projects, including IPO readiness.Qualifications, • 12+ years of combined law firm and in-house experience, including significant leadership of complex commercial and technology transactions., • Deep familiarity with cloud computing, AI infrastructure, and enterprise technology deal structures, as well as international data privacy, information security and procurement issues., • Proven ability to manage high-value, multi-stakeholder transactions across enterprise and public-sector clients., • Exceptional commercial judgment and confidence advising C-suite executives and business leaders., • Experience managing and developing attorneys or commercial legal teams.

Fenwick is seeking a Litigation Practice Support Lawyer (“PSL”) who will support each of the firm’s four litigation subgroups (Patent Litigation, IP & Complex Litigation, Securities Litigation and Employment Litigation). Litigation Practice Support Lawyer.