Legal.io Newsletter - July 28, 2023 Edition #169

The latest news at the intersection of legal, talent and tech from Legal.io, the Legal Talent Network.

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⭐ Featured legal jobs

Legal.io, it's clients, and associates are urgently hiring for the following legal roles:

Legal Operations, e-Billing Manager [Remote] (US - Remote) - Target pay range is between $100,000 - $140,000.
Financial Services Paralegal [Hybrid] (Charlotte, NC - Hybrid) - Target pay range is between $110,000 - $130,000.
Privacy Manager (US - Remote) - Target pay range is between $100,000 - $120,000.

News

Legal Compensation Satisfaction: Where Do You Stand? - The legal profession rarely sees topics like compensation take center stage. At Legal.io, we've embarked on a journey to bring transparency to this crucial domain. Explore some of our initial insights and find out where you stand.

Infinite Reality Appoints Scott Waldbaum as First GC Amid Plans to Go Public - In a significant move towards its impending public listing, leading immersive virtual reality (VR) provider, Los Angeles-based Infinite Reality, has announced the appointment of Scott Waldbaum as its Senior Vice President and General Counsel.

Ernst & Young's US GC Resigns Following SEC Settlement in Cheating Scandal - Ann Cook has resigned amidst ongoing scrutiny of the firm's handling of an ethics incident. The situation, involving allegations of cheating on CPA exams, has led to a $100 million SEC fine and further scrutiny of the firm.

Legal Complications Arise with Twitter Rebranding - Elon Musk's decision to rebrand Twitter to "X" has been a topic of fervent discussion. This audacious move, which has led to rapid retirement of the iconic blue bird, has implications that span beyond branding and marketing, with significant legal ramifications.

T14 Law School Bans ChatGPT on Application Essays - The University of Michigan Law School has implemented a policy requiring applicants to certify that they did not use ChatGPT or other AI tools in drafting their personal statements and essays.

AI Gold Rush Concentrates in Four States - The current surge of tech is being driven mostly by generative AI. And in the US, this surge is highly concentrated in just six cities.

Negotiating: Tips and Tricks to Never Split the Difference - In his book "Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It", Chris Voss, renowned negotiator and expert in the art of deal-making, unravels top tips and tricks that have earned him a reputation as one of the most skilled negotiators in the business.

Pillsbury Paralegal Sues For Wrongful Termination - Steven Miller, a litigation paralegal at Pillsbury's NY office, was fired after requesting to work from home due to his immunocompromised condition. Miller alleges discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act and retaliatory termination after being terminated shortly after submitting a letter from his oncologist requesting remote work until July 2022.

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Legal Jobs

We curate the best in-house jobs so you don't have to. See all open positions on legal.io/jobs or click here to post a job.

Legal.io is hiring for a Privacy Manager in the US in a remote capacity. The estimated salary range for this role is between $100,000 - $120,000 per year.
Legal.io is looking for a Financial Services Paralegal [Hybrid] in Philadelphia, PA in a hybrid capacity. The estimated salary range for this role is between $110,000 - $130,000 per year.
Legal.io is hiring for a Legal Operations, e-Billing Manager [Remote] in the US in a remote capacity. The estimated pay rate for this role is between $50/hr - $70/hr.
Legal.io is looking for a Financial Services Paralegal [Hybrid] in Charlotte, NC in a hybrid capacity. The estimated salary range for this role is between $110,000 - $130,000 per year.
Legal.io is hiring for a Senior Legal Operations Analyst (eBilling) in the US in a remote capacity. The estimated salary range for this role is between $100,000 - $140,000 per year.
Legal.io is looking for a Privacy Lawyer in the US in a remote capacity. The estimated pay rate $140/hr - $195/hr.
Legal.io is hiring for Legal Ops (eBilling Specialist) in the US in a remote capacity. The estimated pay range for this role is between $70,000 - $80,000 per year.
Legal.io is looking for Legal Secretary in Rockville, MD in a hybrid capacity. Estimated salary is between $75,000 - $85,000 per year.
Legal.io is looking for Technology Transactions Counsel in the US in a remote capacity. Estimated pay rate is between $100/hr - $115/hr ($200,000 - $230,000 annualized).
Legal.io is looking for a Paralegal / Legal Operations Manager in the SF Bay Area. Estimated salary is between $110,000 - $150,000 based on experience and subject-matter expertise.
Legal.io is looking for a Legal Assistant [Remote - 3 Month Contract] in the US in a remote capacity. Estimated salary is between $40,000 - $50,000 annualized.
Legal.io is looking for Paralegal in the SF Bay Area. The targeted salary range is between $110,000 - $140,000 based on experience and subject-matter expertise.
Legal.io is hiring for Regulatory Counsel in the US in a remote capacity. Targeted pay range is between $150/hr - $200/hr.
Legal.io is hiring for Crypto Corporate Counsel in the US in a remote capacity. Estimated pay rate is between $100/hr - $125/hr (annualizes to $200,000 - $250,000).

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