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Raj D.

San Jose, California

$170/hr
4.9
65 jobs

Senior Privacy Attorney covering all aspects: sales, procurement, marketing, HR/employment product, compliance, GDPR, CCPA, and beyond.

  • Contract Drafting
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Privacy Law
  • Legal
  • Contract
  • Data Privacy
  • State Bar of California
  • Privacy Policy
  • HIPAA
  • Data Processing
  • Privacy
  • GDPR
  • Data Protection Act
  • Privacy Policy Writing
  • Procurement
  • Data Protection
Kelvin G W.

Concord, California

$60/hr
4.8
185 jobs

Hi there! I'm an experienced legal consultant specializing in a wide array of legal writing and research services, with a focus on providing clear, thorough, and actionable advice. While I am not yet a licensed attorney, I am currently working toward my licensure. In the meantime, I offer legal consulting and support to help businesses and individuals navigate legal challenges with well-researched solutions and expertly drafted documents. I work closely with startups, SMEs, and e-commerce businesses, assisting them in managing potential legal risks and ensuring compliance through corporate and commercial law services. I also assist individuals with various legal needs, including but not limited to ✅ Contracts and Agreements ✅Business Sales and Acquisitions ✅Disputes and Letters ✅Legal Advice ✅Trademarks and IP ✅Website Compliance and GDPR ✅Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policies and Warranties ✅Business Incorporations and PPMs ✅Litigation Documents, i.e. complaints, appellate briefs, motions, appeals, responses, and lawsuits I understand that every client is unique. I take the time to analyze, and create legal strategies that align with your specific needs and goals. My independent consulting allows me to offer personalized services and maintain the utmost confidentiality in every project. Let's collaborate to bring clarity, persuasiveness, and unwavering quality to your legal documents and business. Warm regards and Stay Hydrated, Kelvin G W. Expert Legal Writer

  • Legal Consulting
  • Legal Writing
  • Contract Drafting
  • Contract Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Legal Agreement
  • Legal Motion
  • Partnership Agreement
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Criminal Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Employment Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • California Consumer Privacy Act
  • Legal
Almohannad T.

Santa Clara, California

$55/hr
4.7
9 jobs

I help small & mid-size companies build a lean legal-operations system that reduces contract risk, prevents disputes, and improves workflow — not just contract drafting. My focus is cross-border business relationships, remote-work arrangements, vendor & partnership frameworks, and governance systems for SMEs operating across multiple jurisdictions. Instead of delivering isolated documents, I design: • structured contract templates • approval & signing workflow • risk-allocation & escalation model • repeatable documentation system This approach helps founders & operations teams avoid legal friction, save time, and gain clarity in daily business decisions. Typical engagements include: • SME Legal-System Setup • Cross-Border Partnership / Vendor Frameworks • Remote-team & contractor agreements • Governance & documentation cleanup I collaborate with local counsel when needed to ensure compliance in each jurisdiction. I do not provide US-specific legal representation. My work focuses on international and cross-border advisory support. Regards, Almohannad Taha

  • Legal Consulting
  • Legal Writing
  • Contract Drafting
  • Contract Management
  • Corporate Governance
  • International Law
  • Policy Writing
  • Risk Management
Samira S.

Irvine, California

$80/hr
4.6
33 jobs

RS Law (Tech) is a Munich-based boutique legal practice operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence, privacy engineering, digital assets, fintech innovation, and international tax strategy. Founded by Dr. Samira Schwartzhoff (Radwan), the firm combines deep expertise in data protection, intellectual property, digital asset regulation, asset protection, trust structures, and cross-border tax matters into a uniquely integrated advisory model. Through Schwartzhoff Americas (Irvine), she delivers integrated governance, compliance, and CFO-level financial advisory for early-stage and scaling companies. Samira advises on financial modeling and forecasting, Seed and Series A+ fundraising, investor-ready reporting, investor relations, corporate structuring, and compliance operations—ensuring legal, financial, and operational foundations scale together. She also brings deep, hands-on experience in the crypto and digital asset sector, bridging institutional finance, regulatory frameworks, and emerging market models with clarity and precision.

  • Privacy Law
  • Compliance
  • Government Reporting Compliance
  • Information Security
  • Privacy Impact Assessment
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Policy Writing
  • AI Compliance
  • Project Management Office
Victoria I.

Orange, California

$200/hr
5.0
25 jobs

Policy and compliance attorney licensed in Washington, D.C. I advise on regulatory analysis, policy development, and legal research. My work includes drafting expert opinions grounded in current law and research, investigating legal issues, and translating complex regulatory frameworks into clear, actionable guidance for decision-makers. Strong writer and communicator with experience presenting to institutional leadership.

  • Legal Writing
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Drafting
  • Legal
  • Legal Assistance
  • Legal Transcription
  • Legal Translation
  • Legal Terminology
Sarah F.

Berkeley, California

$50/hr
4.8
1 jobs

I'm a lawyer and compliance professional. I have 16 years of experience working for international companies. I can help draft and review contracts, legal documents and policy material (HR policies and manual/internal Code of Conduct). I can provide advice on commercial, contractual and employment matter and help identify and mitigate transactional risks.

  • Contract Drafting
  • Contract Law
  • Contract
  • Legal Agreement
  • Immigration Law
  • Immigration
  • Immigration Document Translation
  • Legal

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