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[full-time] Associate General Counsel: General Commercial at Hound

2010-07-17 03:52:16

Location: Boca Raton,FL
URL: http://www.hound.com

Description:

Job Responsibilities and Requirements : Prior Experience and Scope of Responsibilities:Dispute management and litigationCustomer and vendor contract review and draftingImplementation of risk management, compliance programs, trainingUnderstanding of software products and services, IP, and HR related mattersKnowledge of corporate law and governanceKnowledge of higher educationSkills/RequirementsMust have:Excellent communication skills (written, oral and people skills)Keen ability to quickly analyze and find pragmatic approaches and solutionsHighly organized, multi-tasker, and enjoys new challenges and problem solving.

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[full-time] Senior Corporate Counsel at Hound

2010-07-17 03:43:31

Location: Chicago,IL
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities and Requirements : Serve as attorney primarily responsible for managing the regulatory affairs of the Company. This includes monitoring relevant statutory, regulatory and political developments throughout the country, regularly meeting with state regulators, counseling clients, and communicating with customers and regulators on such matters. OtherProvide legal representation on other matters on an as needed basis. These may include litigation support, vendor agreements, customer contracts, intellectual property issues and various other matters related to the operations of the company. Attorney with at least 5 years of experience (with at least 3 years at a law firm). Experience handling complex commercial litigation is required; experience with regulatory matters and general commercial law are pluses. Candidate should be a self-starter and be able to work independently without significant supervision. Candidate must have the poise, judgment and communication skills to capably be œthe face of the Company vis regulators and customers. Requires strong organizational skills, a customer service mentality, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks emanating from a variety of sources.

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[full-time] Legal Risk Assistant at Hound

2010-07-16 18:26:41

Location: Manchester,NH
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities : Under the direction of the Risk Manager Specialist, and within established policies and procedures, the incumbent performs the following functions: Assists with maintaining the risk management event reporting system and database; works closely with other department staff to assist in the evaluation and implementation of any new software systems or updates to present system. Prepares special reports and graphs as requested. Maintains confidentiality of: all patients and employee information; attorney / client correspondence; legal requests for information; the investigation of lawsuits and company budget including all other company matters. Handles administrative matters independently or with some direction and performs special tasks such as preparing, filing & mailing the potential events to the insurance companies. Demonstrates knowledge of reporting requirements to liability carrier for potential and actual claims/suits. Maintains schedules and coordinates meetings on behalf of the RM, utilizing computerized systems. Makes all logistical arrangements for meetings and prepares materials as needed. Performs routine office filing, photo copying, prioritizing mail and materials for the RM in an organized, neat fashion. Performs routine and special typing as needed; prepares reports; drafts written correspondence as required or directed. Ensures proper use, maintenance and function of all electronic communication systems such as phones, computers, e-mail system, etc. Answers incoming phone calls, screens and responds or refers to appropriate staff members to respond.

Job Requirements : Associate degree required or equivalent work experience. Paralegal or Legal Assistant certificate preferred Experience: Minimum of two years of experience providing legal assistant support to an executive level individual. Hospital or medical experience preferred. Working knowledge of computers, word processing, spreadsheets, graphic and database software. Medical terminology a plus. Web design and database knowledge a plus.

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[full-time] Transactional Attorney at Hound

2010-03-29 04:23:06

Location: New Jersey
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities : The position is for a corporate generalist with experience as a transactional attorney. Drafting and negotiating the companys licenses with customers, interacting with the business owners and senior management in the process and assisting in the development and implementation of overall licensing strategy. Working with outside counsel in the registration of copyrights and trademarks, and managing the enforcement of company IP rightsProvide legal advice and support to the HR Department, consisting of analysis of employment law and benefits problems. Provide legal advice and support to senior management on corporate law issues, including creation and dissolution of subsidiaries, interacting with finance and tax departments and drafting minutes for board and shareholder meetings.

Job Requirements : 3-5 years legal experience with emphasis on transactional law, a strong copyright licensing background, and experience handling various kinds of general contract issuesExperience dealing with copyright and trademark questionsExperience handling employment law and benefits issues in a corporate environmentGeneral experience in corporate law areaPrior in-house counsel experience a plusJD degree from an accredited law school.

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[full-time] Information Security Specialist at Hound

2010-03-27 07:29:48

Location: Virginia
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities : Responsible for supporting the implementation and oversight of DoD information security programs (classification/declassification management, markings, access, safeguarding, security incidents/compromises, and disposition/destruction of classified and controlled unclassified information). The incumbent evaluates the effectiveness of the security classification programs established by Government to protect information vital to our national security interests. The right incumbent is a team player and a team builder, who has demonstrated past success in achieving outstanding results working in high visibility, fast paced and challenging environments. Also required of the incumbent is the ability to interact with government agencies to obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations and approved policies.

Job Requirements : Minimum 10 years experience in implementing and overseeing information security policy programs. Thorough understanding of EO 12958, as amended, Classified National Security Information, Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) Directive No. 1, and DoD 5200. 1-R, DoD Information Security Program Regulation. Demonstrated ability to write and coordinate detailed Security Plans, policy issuances, and a variety of policy staff packages.

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[full-time] Criminal Justice Instructor at Hound

2010-03-27 07:21:53

Location: Virginia
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities : Criminal Justice Instructor is a leading private college offering programs in Technology, Business, Culinary, and Health Sciences. Firm instructors educate and supervise students as they prepare for their career. Faculty are responsible for providing hands-on instruction utilizing approved lesson plans.

Job Requirements : Experience in the discipline preferred Teaching experience a plus. Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or Master’s degree with18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice. Ph. D. in thediscipline or J. D. preferred Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to create and maintain relationships Ability to organize and prioritize work flow.

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[full-time] Associate General Counsel at Hound

2010-03-26 01:57:55

Location: Washington
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities : The primary purpose of the position is to provide employment law counseling and to defend the company against employment-related legal claims in administrative proceedings, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. In addition, the successful candidate must support the company’s human resource department and its employment policies, diversity and inclusions initiatives, training, and development. May plan, guide, and/or oversee the performance of outside counsel, in-house counsel, team members, and/or legal support staff. Provide legal advice and service by combining skill in employment law with sound business acumen and knowledge of business goals and objectives of the company or assigned business units. Engage with assigned business units to meet goals. Pursue details and achieve closure on various matters. Provide excellent client service. Use business and legal judgment to balance an appropriate level of risk against the business needs in a particular situation. Operate within the framework of allowable corporate behavior and governance, and legal and regulatory compliance. Defend the company in administrative, arbitration, and court proceedings. Supervise and actively direct outside counsel. May work closely with business clients and outside counsel to ensure adherence to important corporate and regulatory policies. Draft templates. Write pleadings, discovery requests and responses, memoranda and other documents. May draft comment letters. May analyze legislation that impacts the company and assist the company in responding to inquiries from Congress and government agencies. Prepare and manage a due diligence budget.

Job Requirements : JD required 8 years of related experienceAdmission to practice in DC or gain admission within short timeframe. The successful candidate:Will have experience and detailed knowledge of EEO, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, ADEA, USERRA, SOX and other federal, state, and local labor/employment laws and regulations. Will have experience with state and local employment-related tort and contract laws, including laws relating to defamation and restrictive covenants.

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[full-time] Community Service Officer at Hound

2010-03-26 01:17:37

Location: California
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities : Identification and utilization of principles and techniques that promote community service, crime prevention, and appropriate behavior. – Proficient application of the rules of evidence. – Effective and professional communications through written, oral, and mechanical media. – The Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (EVOC) which includes skid training, high speed pursuit, defensive driving, and emergency driving. – Effectively dealing with common vehicle violations by learning to recognize the violations, locating the violations in the Vehicle Code, and safely and professionally contacting the violator. – Basic criminal investigation processes and techniques, including the identification, collection, and preservation of evidence, courtroom testimony, and witness interrogation. – Physical fitness and defense techniques programs. – First-aid, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation techniques (CPR). – Enforcement and procedural aspects of criminal law and the legal obligations inherent in enforcement of those laws. – Firearm training in order to learn good judgment and competency in the use of deadly force, ancillary police weaponry, and weaponless defense. Safely and effectively accomplishing the patrol function consisting of patrolling a designated area of the City on foot, on a motorcycle, or in a patrol car in order to preserve law and order, and to prevent and discover the commission of crimes. -Processing, confining, and caring for adult and juvenile prisoners in such a manner as to protect the prisoner’s rights and welfare. espond to and process found property calls. – Transport victims, witnesses, and equipment. – Refer violations and complaints by citizens to proper authorities and departments. – Perform as recorder/communicator at command posts. – Contact schools regarding Police Department activities. – Perform ancillary police duties. – Carry less lethal personal protection such as oleoresin capsicum œOC. – Locate, investigate, and interview victims, witnesses and non-custodial suspects. – Record, analyze, and evaluate statements made by victims, witnesses, and non-custodial suspects. – Assist in conducting surveys and studies by compiling, tabulating, and reporting data. – Testify in court or at hearings regarding case records and investigative activities. – Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.

Job Requirements : Acquire, through training, knowledge of contemporary and approved principles, practices, and procedures of police work, state laws, City ordinances, and first-aid. – Acquire, through training, knowledge of the geography and demographics of the City and common law enforcement problems. – Write clearly, accurately, concisely, legibly, and with correct English grammatical construction and spelling. – Read and interpret complex technical documents in English. – Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. – Observe, assimilate, remember, record, and recall pertinent facts and details. – Read maps and mapped information. – Apply selected knowledge (i. e. , laws, statutes, court decisions, department policies, criminal investigation theories, etc. ) in collecting, organizing, and analyzing a variety of information in order to decide on an appropriate and reasonable course of action. – Analyze problems and rationally take effective action in emergency and stressful situations. – Plan and effectively present material orally to diverse groups. – Deal courteously but firmly with the general public. – Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, sworn personnel, other City employees, community and neighborhood organizations, and the public.

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[full-time] General Counsel at Hound

2010-03-23 11:09:00

Location: District of Columbia
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities : Structure and negotiate company agreements and business relationships;Structure and oversee company activities and inter-company relationships to minimize liability risks;Assist in obtaining various registrations and approvals in countries of operation;Structure and negotiate business terms of third-party relationships;Help manage third-party relationships;Supervise and actively manage responses to inquiries/investigations;Supervise patent, trademark and copyright applications and registrations;Supervise and actively manage all dispute-resolution processes; help develop strategies and negotiate settlements; and provide factual and expert testimony on companys behalf, as appropriate;Respond to, and help resolve, legal employee claims and disputes;Participate with senior management at highest levels of decision-making;Negotiate and maintain 3rdparty futures clearing agreements and amendments;Negotiate and maintain market data agreements, amendments and renewals;Help prepare Board and Board Committee agenda, packages and presentations;Participate in Board and Board Committee meetings and discussions;Render legal advice on an array of other business issues, including financial, real estate and technology transactions; not-for-profit tax and corporation law;Formulate, review, revise, and render legal advice on Firm contracts, legal documents, and business decisions to maximize Firm business positions and minimize post-contracting conflict or litigation;Keep abreast of, and provide advice on, pending legislation affecting the business of Firm and its affiliates;Complete special projects and other work as assigned and required; andOversee the work of outside counsel, as appropriate.

Job Requirements : The successful candidate will be a mature, strategic, and seasoned legal executive. Ideal backgrounds include practicing attorneys from reputable law firms, sitting General Counsels or Associate Counsels, or senior legal staff in a nonprofit or financial services institution.This individual must be able to quickly develop an understanding of the organizations operational characteristics, business drivers and culture.The individual should also be a thought partner to the CEO and the Executive Team as well as an independent and creative business thinker who possesses a high degree of integrity.Ideal candidate has experience in working on legal financial matters in emerging markets;Experience in regulatory framework legislation and processes are a plus.Strong candidates should have a Juris Doctorate coupled with at least fifteen years of experience, including international experience.Financial services and nonprofit experience are highly desirable.

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[full-time] Security Officer at Hound

2010-03-23 10:48:58

Location: Connecticut
URL: http://www.hound.com

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Job Responsibilities : Controls access to client facility; assists visitors with a legitimate need to gain entry to the facility; screens visitors and client employees in an efficient manner in order to expedite their admittance to the facility.Provides an atmosphere in which all client employees and visitors know that the client responds to and cares about their needs; provides a courteous, respectful and pleasant interaction with each client employee and visitor as perceived from their point of view; presents a good image of the client and its security department.Communicates in a manner that is open, honest and responsive in all situations; to the extent authorized, provides information regarding the facility and surrounding area as requested by visitors.Monitors entrances and exits; prevents unapproved or unlawful entry; controls entrances, the movement of people and vehicles, and parking; operates a gate and examines vehicle contents; monitors remote entrances using closed circuit television; operates remote access devices; in a calm manner directs persons who cause a disturbance to leave the property.Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons; inspects buildings and grounds using appropriate equipment and protective gear.Prepares logs or reports as required for post; writes or types reports or enters information in a computer using standard grammar; inspects security control logs and takes action as required.Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to client representatives, company management, life/safety personnel or public safety authorities as appropriate for the circumstances and/or as required by the post.Responds to emergencies in a an orderly manner utilizing proper training and following all SOPs.Carries out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned post.

Job Requirements : Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position.Education/ExperienceHigh School Diploma or G.E.D.; related experience preferred.Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing. Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.. Knowledge of or ability to learn security operations and procedures. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.. Ability to be an effective team member.. Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.. Courteous telephone manner. Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization. Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports. Good organizational skills.. Ability to provide high quality customer service. Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.Working Conditions and Physical/Mental DemandsWith or without reasonable accommodation, a candidate must have the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions described.In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:. Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations. May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.. May be required to work overtime without advance notice

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