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Job #LocationPractice AreaJob Description
1228San FranciscoBankruptcyWe are currently seeking Associate candidates to support our San Francisco Office’s Insolvency & Financial Law Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of practicing primarily bankruptcy law. A bankruptcy clerkship deemed a plus, but law firm working experience strongly preferred. The position will entail cross-over responsibilities in litigation, emphasizing commercial law, receivership and adversary proceeding representation. Candidates should have strong writing skills, excellent academic credentials, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a desire to work closely with, and develop, clients.
1229San FranciscoBankruptcy1 to 5 year bankruptcy associate.
1230Palo AltoConstructionWe are seeking an associate with 4-6 years of experience to join our Global Projects department. Candidates must have significant construction experience. Additional finance or project development experience is a plus. Candidates must have attained a high level of academic achievement, will have solid big law firm experience, and will have strong writing and communication skills.
1231SacramentoConstructionSeeking a 3 to 6 year construction associate. Must have experience in construction litigation, contract drafting and negotiation. Top candidates must have strong academic credentials, writing and interpersonal skills, and be a self-starter with a commitment to excellence. The new attorney can look forward to being part of a dynamic practice and will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment. Membership to the California Bar is mandatory.
1232Palo AltoCorporateSeeking a 3 to 6 year corp associate to work on Private Equity/Mergers & Acquisitions matters. A background in mergers and acquisitions (preferably private equity) is highly desired. Excellent work experience, academic credentials, and interpersonal skills are required.
1233San FranciscoCorporateWe are seeking a mid-level corporate associate (3 – 5 years of experience) with a strong foundation in corporate practice and experience working with a broad range of commercial agreements. Our corporate group advises virtually every type of company across a broad variety of industries, including venture capital and private equity, e-commerce, hospitality, consumer products, retail, wineries, music and entertainment, automotive, advertising, professional services, real estate, software, and biotechnology. Candidates should be comfortable with direct client exposure, including acting in an outside general counsel role. Experience working with the creative services, advertising, and social media industries is a plus. Superior academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and a passion for advising on novel and innovative deals are fundamental. A strong work ethic, excellent leadership skills, and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility will contribute to your success here.
1234San FranciscoCorporateSeeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel with 6+ years of M&A experience, including familiarity with general corporate/securities work.  Candidates with experience and interest in private equity will be prioritized.  Ideal candidates will have strong skills with drafting and negotiating transaction documents, managing client relationships, supervising junior associates, and handling day-to-day demands and work flow requirements of a variety of clients with sophisticated needs.  High level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school required. 
1235San FranciscoCorporate – Debt FinanceSeeking associates who have 3 to 4 years of finance experience at a comparable law firm are especially encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will have (i) experience in secured transactions representing borrowers and/or lenders; (ii) a working knowledge of syndicated financing transactions, financing transactions for venture backed companies, acquisition financing transactions and convertible or high yield bond offerings; (iii) experience in closing transactions and (iv) familiarity with drafting documents in connection with financial transactions. Knowledge of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, secured transactions, debt securities offerings, and general corporate law are also preferred. All candidates must have a JD or the equivalent and have demonstrated high academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school, have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and have a high level of attention to detail.
1236San Francisco or Palo AltoCorporateAssociates with two to three of general corporate experience with public and private companies are encouraged to apply. Ideal applicants will have experience representing high-growth businesses in connection with financings, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters. Candidates will have worked in the corporate department of a national or international law firm and will have a high level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school.
1237San Francisco or Palo AltoCorporateAssociates with 4 to 6 years of general corporate experience with public and private companies are encouraged to apply. Ideal applicants will have experience representing high-growth businesses in connection with financings, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters. Candidates will have worked in the corporate department of a national or international law firm and will have a high level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school.
1238Palo AltoCorporate – Capital MarketsAssociates with four to six years of emerging company, public company, public securities and capital markets experience are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will have experience working in the corporate department of a national or international law firm (i) representing companies, investors and underwriters in public securities transactions; (ii) representing public companies in a wide variety of matters including corporate governance and SEC and exchange reporting and compliance; and (iii) managing client relationships and handling the day-to-day demands and work flow requirements of a variety of clients with sophisticated needs.
1239San FranciscoCorporate – Debt FinanceSeeking a 1 to 2 year debt finance associate. Must have 1 to 2 years of finance experience at a comparable law firm. Ideal candidates will have (i) experience in secured transactions representing borrowers and/or lenders; (ii) a working knowledge of syndicated financing transactions, financing transactions for venture backed companies, acquisition financing transactions and convertible or high yield bond offerings; (iii) experience in closing transactions and (iv) familiarity with drafting documents in connection with financial transactions. Knowledge of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, secured transactions, debt securities offerings, and general corporate law are also preferred. All candidates must have a JD or the equivalent and have demonstrated high academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school, have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and have a high level of attention to detail.
1240San Francisco or Palo AltoCorporateSeeking an attorney with 3-6 years of experience with mergers and acquisitions. Candidates with experience and interest in private equity will be prioritized. Ideal candidates will have strong skills with drafting and negotiating transaction documents, managing client relationships, supervising junior associates, and handling day-to-day demands and work flow requirements of a variety of clients with sophisticated needs.
1241San Francisco or Redwood ShoresCorporateSeeking a ’11 to ’13 corp associate who has focused primarily on M&A in their career. A mix of public and private deals and mix of buy-side and sell-side preferred. Experience in drafting M&A agreements and managing transactional support/diligence. Negotiation experience a plus. Strong project management, drafting, and analytical skills.
1242Menlo ParkCorporateSeeking a mid-level associate to join our general corporate practice. The practice conducts transactions in capital markets, M&A, IPOs and general corporate advisory work. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of transactional experience.
1243San Francisco or Palo AltoCorporateSeeking a midlevel corp associate with a solid interest or background focused on working with venture-funded companies. We seek candidates with excellent analytical and writing skills, and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized law schools. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience in venture financings, with some M&A work a plus.
1244San FranciscoCorporateSeeking one or two general business associates with a minimum of 2 but preferably at least 3 years of law firm experience handling a combination of corporate and financial transactions, such as M&A transactions, securities offerings and other financings, private investments, partnerships and joint ventures, corporate restructurings, fund formation, and corporate governance. The firm’s business attorneys work with a range of clients from closely held family businesses to large and complex business enterprises and serve clients in the technology, renewable energy, real estate, wine, cannabis and food and beverage industries.
1245San Francisco or Mt. View or SeattleCorporate – Public CompanyWe are seeking an associate with six (6) or more years of experience advising public companies with respect to Exchange Act compliance, Regulation FD and other disclosure matters, corporate governance matters, Nasdaq/NYSE compliance and other day-to-day issues that arise for public companies. This attorney can be located in any of our Seattle, Bay Area, or Santa Monica offices, and out of state candidates are welcome to apply. Experience with, or affinity for, technology and/or life sciences companies is preferred. Superior academic credentials and excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills are required.
1246San Francisco or Mt. ViewCorporateWe are seeking a mid-level (three to six years) corporate associate with substantial M&A experience for our Bay Area (Mountain View and San Francisco) offices. Superior academic credentials and excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills are required. Experience with, or affinity for, technology and/or life sciences companies is a positive. CA bar preferred, but not required.
1247San Francisco or Mt. ViewCorporate – Life SciencesWe are seeking a mid-level corporate associate with three to five years of experience in a sophisticated corporate law practice with a focus on life sciences company representation, as well as other relevant transactional experience. In-house candidates are welcome to apply, provided they have previous law firm experience. A life sciences degree (undergraduate and/or graduate) would be useful, but not essential. CA/WA bar preferred.
1248Palo AltoCorporateSeeking 2 to 8 year corporate associates. Qualified candidates should have strong Mergers & Acquisition experience and, ideally, experience in a broad range of corporate matters such as venture capital financings (investor and issuer roles), private equity, securities regulation and/or capital markets.
1249San FranciscoCorporateSeeking a 1st, 4th & 6th year corp associate with experience in M&A, securities offerings and securities regulation and/or other cutting-edge transactional work to join our dynamic and growing corporate group. We represent a number of high profile tech, life science, banking and consumer/retail clients, as well as investment and private equity funds investing in these and other industries.
1250San Francisco or Palo AltoCorporate – Life SciencesMid-level to senior associate with life sciences technology transactional experience and a scientific and/or patent background in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, bioengineering or similar or other relevant background. Strong drafting skills and experience with IP issues and complex agreements strongly preferred.
1251San Francisco or Palo AltoCorporateSeeking a 1st, 4th & 6th year associate. Qualified candidates should have strong Mergers & Acquisition experience and, ideally, experience in a broad range of corporate matters such as venture capital financings (investor and issuer roles), private equity, securities regulation and/or capital markets. Candidates to have two to eight years of post-qualification experience in a leading law firm and strong academic credentials.
1252San Francisco or Redwood CityCorporate – Private InvestmentSeeking a junior to mid-level associate to join our Private Investment Funds group. Candidates must have general experience working in both teams and managing substantial components of transactions independently, along with specific experience representing venture capital and private equity funds in structuring, formation and operation, as well as in various transactions such as financings, acquisitions and formation of alternative investment structures. Candidates applying for attorney positions with Goodwin should have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. California bar admission preferred.
1253Redwood CityCorporate – Life SciencesSeeking a mid-level corporate life sciences associate. To work on a range of transactions including equity financing, IPOs, M&A and corporate governance. Candidates should have experience in a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and private and public offerings of securities. Experience working with life sciences companies preferred, but the group will also consider candidates who have only an interest in life sciences work (but not direct experience).
1254Redwood CityCorporateSeeking a junior corp associate. Candidates must have general experience both working in teams and in managing substantial components of transactions independently, along with specific experience representing technology companies in a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including early and late-stage venture financings, mergers and acquisitions, and private and public offerings. Candidates applying for attorney positions should have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. California bar admission required.
1255San FranciscoCorporateSeeking a mid to senior corp associate. Candidate must have general experience both working in teams and in managing substantial components of transactions independently, along with specific experience representing technology companies in a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including early and late-stage venture financings, mergers and acquisitions, and private and public offerings. Candidates applying for attorney positions should have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. California bar admission required.
1256Redwood CityCorporateSeeking a highly qualified mid-level associate (2014-2016) to focus on capital markets transactions and public company representation. Candidate should have 2-4 years of experience working on registered equity offerings (IPOs and follow-on offerings), as well as some experience representing public companies in connection with their Exchange Act reporting obligations. Candidate should be generally familiar with SEC rules and forms, the underwriting process, comfort letters, opinions and other components of the offering process. Ideal candidate would have such experience in the context of both issuer-side and underwriter-side representation, although experience with both is not required. Candidate does not need to have a prior focus on technology, but prior representation of (or work with) emerging growth companies (EGCs) is a plus. Candidates applying for attorney positions with Goodwin should have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. California bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly) preferred.
1257Redwood CityCorporate – Private EquityWe are seeking a highly qualified mid-level/senior associate to join our Private Equity Group. Candidate must have experience both working in teams and in managing components of transactions independently, with specific experience in a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations, representing financial services firms in strategic investments and technology transactions, growth equity and venture capital transactions, and exits and equity compensation, preferably for leading private equity investor clients. Candidate must be proactive, with a strong business sense and the ability to effectively manage internal and external client and counsel relationships.
1258Redwood CityCorporate – Private EquitySeeking a highly qualified junior associate to join this firm’s Private Equity Group. Candidate must have experience both working in teams and in managing components of transactions independently, with specific experience in a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations, representing financial services firms in strategic investments and technology transactions, growth equity and venture capital transactions, and exits and equity compensation, preferably for leading private equity investor clients. Candidate must be proactive, with a strong business sense and the ability to effectively manage internal and external client and counsel relationships. Candidates applying for attorney positions with Goodwin should have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. California bar admission preferred.
1259San Francisco or Redwood CityCorporate – Life SciencesSeeking a mid-level corporate associate. Candidates must have general experience both working in teams and in managing substantial components of transactions independently, along with specific experience in a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and private and public offerings of securities. Experience working with life sciences companies preferred, but the group will also consider candidates who have only an interest in life sciences work (but not direct experience). Candidates applying for attorney positions should have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. California bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly) preferred.
1260San FranciscoCorporateSeeking a highly qualified mid-level corporate associate (class of 2013 – 2015). Candidate must have general experience both working in teams and in managing substantial components of transactions independently, along with specific experience representing technology companies in a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including early and late-stage venture financings, mergers and acquisitions, and private and public offerings. California bar admission required.
1261San FranciscoCorporate – Debt FinanceSeeking a 2013 to 2015 debt finance associate. Specific experience to include representing private equity firms, corporate borrowers, hedge funds and/or financial institutions in connection with junior and senior debt financings for leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations and other strategic transactions across a range of industries. California bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly) required.
1262San Francisco Corporate – Private EquitySeeking a mid-level associate (J.D. class of 2012 – 2014) to join our Private Equity Group. Candidate must have experience both working in teams and in managing components of transactions independently, with specific experience in a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged , leveraged recapitalizations, growth equity and venture capital transactions and exits and equity compensation, preferably for leading private equity investor clients. Candidate must be proactive, with a strong business sense and the ability to effectively manage internal and external client and counsel relationships.
1263San FranciscoCorporateJunior corporate associate, preferable with two to three years of law firm experience advising companies through all stages of their life cycle, including the following areas: entity formation; mergers & acquisitions; drafting operating agreements and partnership agreements; equity and debt financings; and general commercial contracts.  The candidate must have strong contract drafting skills and be comfortable taking on challenging assignments in a broad range of business law matters.
1264San FranciscoCorporateSeeking a 5 to 6 year corp associate. Significant experience in private company acquisitions (primarily representing sellers), as well as comfort drafting a broad range of corporate documents (including operating agreements, partnership agreements, equity and debt financing documents, and employment-related agreements), is ideal.  Strong client communication skills, analytic abilities, ability to work independently.  Attention to detail and drafting skills are essential.  Salary dependent on experience, plus potential annual productivity bonus.  This position will support all of the partners in the firm’s business and tax departments, as well as provide periodic support to the real estate and estate planning departments on business related matters.
1265San Francisco or Redwood CityCorporateWe are searching for junior and mid-level associates to join our Corporate group in our San Francisco Bay Area offices. The ideal candidate would have experience with start-ups and emerging growth companies, seed and venture capital financings, public offerings, mergers & acquisitions, and/or underwritings.  We are looking for team-oriented and collaborative attorneys that are excited about working with clients in the start-up and venture capital ecosystem.
1266San FranciscoCorporateOur Corporate team is seeking an associate with 1-3 and 4-8 years of law firm experience for our fast-growing transactional practice. Experience with entity formation, venture capital financings, and mergers and acquisitions is required. Experience pertaining to one or more of the following is strongly preferable: securities regulation and/or capital markets, private equity fund formation, technology transactions and intellectual property matters, tax, and employee benefits.
1267Menlo ParkCorporateSeeking a mid-level associate with a minimum of three years of M&A experience to support the office’s strategic growth plan. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience in: drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and other transaction documents relating to acquisitions of publicly traded and privately held companies; overseeing due diligence investigations of acquisition targets; preparing acquisition-related proxy statements, tender offer documents and information statements; and organizing closings of complex M&A transactions. Applicants should be familiar with the application of the federal securities laws to M&A transactions and with Delaware jurisprudence relating to directors’ responsibilities in the M&A area. Experience in working with technology and life sciences companies is also desirable. Applicants should have a strong work ethic and be comfortable working and interacting with large deal teams on complex transactions. Applicants should also be prepared to devote substantial time to continuing to develop their transactional M&A skills and expertise and to training junior M&A associates. Applicants must also have outstanding writing and analytical skills, top academic credentials and a commitment to excellence.
1268Palo Alto or San JoseCorporateSeeking a 5+ year corporate associate with corporate and securities, M&A, securities offerings and business formations experience. We seek candidates that are proven self-starters as well as possessing the ability to work as part of a larger team. Candidates must be a current member of the State Bar of California in good standing.
1269Palo AltoCorporateSeeking a 3+ year corporate associate with experience in a large or sophisticated mid-size law firm. The candidate should have a focus on securities offerings, as well as ’34 Act work. Experience with public and private company M&A work or venture capital financings, especially technology and life science companies, is preferred. Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is also preferred. Ability to work with other team members and clients, and “take ownership” of projects, is essential. We are a global law firm committed to excellence in client service. We are looking for an associate who is excited to contribute to international client teams, who is focused on the entrepreneurship that makes Silicon Valley great, who is committed to tackling challenging legal work, and who is motivated to be a resource for others.
1270San Francisco or Walnut CreekCorporateSeeking a 2 to 5 year corp associate. The candidate should have some expertise in negotiating and advising both issuers and investors with respect to venture capital financings, with private company mergers and acquisitions, and with negotiating strategic transactions. Interest in representing emerging growth technology companies through all stages of their life-cycle, serving as “outside general counsel,” including day-to-day counseling through direct interactions with senior management, as well as public company reporting, and supervising paralegals and managing financing transactions from start-to finish is a plus. The candidate should have a strong desire to be a direct contributor in a dynamic and collaborative working environment and be an energetic and creative problem-solver with superior interpersonal and client-management skills. Prior work experience or education related to science, technology, engineering, or math desired.
1271San FranciscoCorporateSeeking a mid-level associate for its corporate group in San Francisco. Qualified candidates will have two to six years’ experience representing public and/or private companies in a broad array of corporate and securities law matters, including entity formation, venture capital financings, debt financings, public offerings, and M&A. All candidates should have large law firm experience, strong academic credentials from a top-tier law school, California bar admission, and an entrepreneurial attitude.
1272San FranciscoCorporate – M&AWe are seeking candidates with two to four years with a wide range of corporate transactional experience. The ideal candidate would have firm experience working on public company M&A deals. Experience in public company mergers and take private transactions; acquisitions and dispositions of subsidiaries, divisions and other assets. In addition to experience in private equity transactions including structuring, documenting and negotiating acquisitions of private and public companies; taking private transactions; stock-for-stock acquisitions; spin-off transactions; and acquisitions of minority interests.
1273San FranciscoCorporate – Debt FinanceSeeking a 2 to 5 year debt finance associate. Must have experience in the following areas: structuring, documentation and negotiation of secured and unsecured financing transactions for both borrowers and lenders, including senior, mezzanine and subordinated debt transactions; acquisition financings; and loan workouts. Candidates with leveraged finance experience, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions, are preferred.
1274San FranciscoCorporate – M&AThe Corporate Department of the San Francisco office seeks associates with 3-4 years of M&A experience interested in working in a fast-paced, collegial environment that spans the entire spectrum of private equity and corporate M&A. We represent some of the leading technology companies in the Bay Area and also serve firm clients from outside the Bay Area looking to tap into our expertise in both tech and life sciences M&A. The scope of our practice is extremely broad and can involve everything from the representation of smaller start-ups to the most complex cross-border M&A and public company M&A transactions. We place a premium on teamwork and commitment to clients and in return offer an excellent opportunity to acquire substantive M&A skills in critical industry verticals.
1275San FranciscoCorporate – Debt FinanceSeeking a 3 to 5 year debt finance associate. Our clients are lenders and borrowers in the in the healthcare and technology spaces. Applicants should have experience with secured and unsecured lending, including familiarity with UCC secured transactions.
1276Menlo ParkCorporateSeeking a 3+ year corporate associate with experience in the following areas: emerging growth companies, public companies, and/or capital markets.
1277Menlo ParkCorporateSeeking a 3+ year corporate associate with experience in mergers and acquisitions, including experience in private equity, public company, and/or private company transactions.
1278San FranciscoCorporate – Fund FormationWe are seeking one or more associates class of 2013 – 2016 to join the Fund Formation practice group in the San Francisco office. The ideal candidate will be a high performer with several years of significant experience in corporate work including: Specific experience working with fund formation. Representing fund sponsors and investors in the formation and operation of various types of investment funds, including venture capital, private equity funds, funds-of-funds, distressed company funds, and hedge funds, among others. Substantive knowledge, deal experience, and industry credibility to effectively guide both GPs and LPs through the entire fund formation process. Advising on structural, regulatory, and tax issues, as well as economic terms and fund governance matters. The ability to concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form is required. A strong and passionate work ethic, excellent leadership skills and hustle, and a desire to get the job done. Action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for transactions will add to your success on our team. Bar Admission in California is required
1279San FranciscoCorporate – Public CompanyWe have an urgent need for one mid-level Public Company Associate, Class of 2014 – 2016, in the San Francisco office. The ideal candidate will be a high performer with 3–5 years of significant experience in advising companies across the following areas: Public Company reporting and compliance, capital markets transactions, mergers & acquisitions and other strategic transactions, corporate governance and corporate counseling. You will exercise sound legal and business knowledge in working on a broad spectrum of public company transactions and counseling clients with respect to ongoing matters. Excellent communication skills are key: ability to attentively listen, actively engage, and concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form. A strong work ethic, excellent leadership skills, and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for client matters will add to your success on our team. Bar Admission in California is preferred but, not a deal breaker.
1280San FranciscoCorporate – M&AWe have a need for two Corporate Associates in the San Francisco office. The ideal candidates will be a high performer with 3 – 5 and 5 – 7 years of significant experience in mergers & acquisitions and other strategic transactions: adept in handling domestic and cross-border transactions, on both the buy and sell-side, in private and public transactions; possess a solid understanding of complex structural and corporate issues pertaining to acquisitions, divestitures, strategic alliances, spin-offs, carve-outs, leveraged buyouts, recapitalization, and tender offers; the ability to concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form is required. A strong work ethic, excellent leadership skills, and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for transactions will add to your success on our team. Bar Admission in California is preferred but, not a deal breaker
1281San FranciscoCorporate – Emerging Growth Company The ideal candidate will have 4 – 5 years of experience in the following areas: advising private companies on complex corporate law matters general corporate representation of start-ups, emerging growth enterprises, and venture capital funds Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are key: ability to concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form to your team and clients. A strong work ethic, excellent leadership skills, and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for client matters will add to your success on our team. Strong academic credentials in law coursework at a top-tier law school are highly valued. Bar Admission in California is required.
1282San FranciscoCorporateSeeking a 2 to 3 year corporate associate. The ideal candidate will be a high performer with 2–3 years of significant experience in advising companies across the following areas: Public Company reporting and compliance, capital markets transactions, mergers & acquisitions and other strategic transactions, corporate governance and corporate counseling; You will exercise sound legal and business knowledge in working on a broad spectrum of public company transactions and counseling clients with respect to ongoing matters; Excellent communication skills are key: ability to attentively listen, actively engage, and concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form. A strong work ethic, excellent leadership skills, and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for client matters will add to your success on our team. Bar Admission in California is preferred but, not a deal breaker.
1283San Francisco CorporateSeeking 4 to 6 year corporate associates. Must be a high performer with significant experience in mergers & acquisitions and other strategic transactions: adept in handling domestic and cross-border transactions, on both the buy and sell-side, in private and public transactions; possess a solid understanding of complex structural and corporate issues pertaining to acquisitions, divestitures, strategic alliances, spin-offs, carve-outs, leveraged buyouts, recapitalization, and tender offers; the ability to concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form is required.
1284San FranciscoCorporateThe ideal candidate will have three to five years of experience working on M&A, emerging companies and other business transactions, a broad knowledge of general corporate law, and will be expected to work on matters in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, and commercial transactions.
1285San FranciscoCorporateSeeking a 3 to 5 year corp associate. The ideal candidate will have previous relevant experience at a law firm with securities offerings and mergers and acquisitions. Excellent academic credentials in addition to strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills are required. The candidate must also be admitted to and in good standing with the California Bar.
1286San FranciscoCorporate – M&ASeeking a midlevel corp associate who has M&A experience. The ideal candidate will provide support to the San Francisco M&A team. Specifically, this candidate will have experience with and ability to handle private company transactions (stock and asset acquisitions) as well as public company M&A transactions (one step mergers and tender offers). Superior academic credentials, strong communication skills, and supervisory or management experience required.
1287San FranciscoCorporate – Capital MarketsSeeking a 3+ year corp associate with experience in Capital Markets and interested in FinTech. The ideal candidate will have a range of experience typical for our Capital Markets practice, including securities offerings and assisting public companies with reporting obligations, but also have experience and interest in working on FinTech matters. Superior academic credentials, strong communication skills, and supervisory or management experience required.
1288Palo AltoCorporateThe Palo Alto Office is seeking a junior to mid-level associate with experience in mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions. Outstanding academic credentials and BigLaw experience are required. Both in state and out of state candidates are encouraged to apply.
1289San FranciscoCorporate – FinanceSeeking junior and midlevel finance associates. The group’s clients consist of many high-profile bank and nonbank lenders, including private debt funds, BDCs, mezzanine funds and hedge funds. This position involves direct client contact and will provide many opportunities for business development training and participation. Candidate must have experience executing finance transactions and credit arrangements. Asset based lending experience a plus but not required. Strong academic credentials and law firm experience are preferred. Candidate must be admitted to the California.
1290Palo AltoCorporateThe Palo Alto office is seeking a Corporate Associate (2nd through 6th year) to work on sophisticated technology M&A and investment transactions for both leading global technology companies and PE funds. The ideal candidate will have a broad-range of public and private M&A experience. Outstanding academic credentials and BigLaw experience preferred.
1291Palo AltoCorporateThe Palo Alto office is seeking a Corporate Associate (2014-2018) with securities, public company, private company and corporate governance experience.. Outstanding academic credentials and law firm experience preferred. The ideal candidate will have a broad-range of experience with corporate transactions, including public offerings and private financings of equity securities, mergers and acquisitions, securities filings and general corporate matters.
1292San FranciscoCorporateSeeking a 2 to 5 year corp associate to join our Private Equity practice.  Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and should have two to five years of experience working on the debt financing aspects of private equity-backed acquisitions, refinancings, recapitalizations and related matters.
1293Palo AltoCorporateSeeking a 5+ year corporate associate. The group’s clients range from early stage startups to mature industry leaders and include many of the region’s premier venture-backed companies.  The group is experiencing strong growth and has particular need in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice, which is focused on startup/emerging growth company representation and seed and venture capital financing.  This is an excellent opportunity to join a collegial office environment while working closely with experienced practitioners on sophisticated matters at a national level.  Candidates must have a minimum of five years of experience working with emerging growth companies, superior academic credentials, ambition and initiative.  California bar admission required. 
1294Palo AltoCorporateSeeking a 3 to 4 year corp associate. Entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and emerging growth companies rely on our Corporate & Securities – Technology team for advice on everything from company formation to financings, corporate governance, technology transactions, acquisitions and public offerings. The team is structured to grow with our clients. For newly established startups and emerging entities, our practice operates as a specialty boutique, assisting them with financing, structuring and their other legal needs while positioning them for future success. As our clients grow, so does our team, providing the right lawyers to meet our clients’ specific needs at every stage of their development. With decades of experience, we have assisted thousands of entrepreneurs, startups and investors across fast-paced, developing industries.
1295San FranciscoCorporate – Private EquityThe Private Equity Group of the Corporate Department is seeking highly qualified associates for our Chicago and San Francisco offices. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience advising private equity funds and their portfolio companies with respect to sophisticated public or private mergers and acquisitions, growth investments and other similar transactions, as well as general corporate matters.
1296San FranciscoCorporate – Sec & Pub Co.Seeking a 3 to 5 year corporate associate. The ideal candidate will have experience in capital markets, corporate governance, and strategic mergers & acquisitions. In particular, candidates should have experience representing corporate issuers and major investment banks in all aspects of equity capital markets financings, mergers and acquisitions and advice to clients on compliance & corporate governance issues in the life sciences and/or technology space.
1297San FranciscoCorporateSeeking a 3 to 5 year corp associate. Must have corporate transactional, M&A, and securities law experience. The Corporate Group has an active practice covering a wide variety of corporate transactional and counseling matters including a growing mergers and acquisitions and public company practice, advising investors in connection with emerging growth companies, forming private investment funds, securities law counseling, intellectual property transactional matters, corporate governance and general corporate and commercial counseling. Significant securities law experience is required. Successful candidates will have demonstrably superior legal writing skills, and should possess exceptional academic credentials from nationally recognized law schools. The firm offers a collegial, efficient, midsize firm platform with exceptional lawyers, sophisticated clients, and compensation competitive with larger firms.
1298San FranciscoCorporate – Investment Mgt.Seeking a 2 to 3 year corporate associate to work on investment management and/or corporate transactional and securities law experience.
1299San FranciscoCorporateSeeking a mid-level to senior associate attorney with mergers & acquisitions and private equity/venture finance experience. Qualified candidates will have managed a significant number of middle-market M&A transactions and private equity and venture capital financings, and be experienced in overseeing diligence processes, drafting and negotiating transaction and ancillary documents and managing deal teams to and through closing, and should as well have solid general corporate practice experience. Experience in healthcare, food & beverage and technology deals is a plus.
1300Palo AltoCorporateWe are looking for a mid-level associate (class of 2014 to 2016) with capital markets/corporate finance experience working in a law firm environment. A high level of academic achievement and California bar membership is preferred.
1301San FranciscoCorporate – Global Transportation FinanceSeeking a 3 to 6 year associate for our Global Transportation Finance Group. Candidates should have some relevant experience in finance (preferably aviation, aerospace, railroad, marine industries), commercial lending, project finance, structured finance, equipment finance, secured finance or similar experience representing financiers, lessors, manufacturers and customers. Candidates with immediately transferable corporate/finance skills and strong academic backgrounds are preferred. California bar admittance is required.
1302San FranciscoCorporateSeeking a 2+ year corporate associate. Qualified applicants will have a minimum of 2 years’experience with international corporate reorganizations, liquidations, and post-acquisitionintegrations. They will be well-versed in drafting corporate documents forpost-M&A integration. They should have experience working directlywith corporate tax colleagues and foreign counsel. Peer law firm experience ispreferred. Must be admitted to the California bar.
1303Palo AltoCorporateOur Corporate Practice seeks a Senior Associate with three to five years of post-JD experience. Our practice in this area includes capital markets, public company and securities law counseling, debt financings, mergers and acquisitions and startups and venture capital financing. Our Corporate Practice is widely recognized for our representation of technology, life sciences, financial services, defense and other regulated industry clients. 
1304Palo AltoCorporateCorporate Associates with 5-7 years of relevant corporate experience, preferably focused on IPOs and other equity capital markets transactions together with public reporting compliance and governance, together with other general corporate work including mergers and acquisitions, start-ups and venture capital.  Preference for candidates with experience with biotechnology and technology companies, or willing to focus on these industries.  Superior academic credentials, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required.  Candidates to sit in our Palo Alto office.
1305San Francisco or Palo AltoCorporateOur Private Equity group has a position open for a 2 to 4 year associate to join a growing practice. Candidates should have experience working on growth equity, mid-market buyouts, portfolio company exits, and control investment for private equity fund clients. Excellent writing, presentation and interpersonal skills, and strong academic credentials also required. Clients include the largest global private equity funds in the world as well as leading mid-market funds. Successful candidates may sit in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Austin, Los Angeles, or Seattle.
1306San Francisco (SOMA)CorporateCorporate Associate with 2-4 years of corporate experience. Particularly helpful if the candidate has experience representing emerging growth technology companies. The candidate will have the opportunity to advise clients through all stages of their life-cycle from incorporation to exit and serving as “outside general counsel.” The candidate will be on the front lines with clients, including day-to-day counseling through direct interactions with management, negotiating and advising both companies and investors with respect to venture capital financings and negotiating strategic transactions and acquisitions. The candidate must have a strong desire to be a collaborative contributor in a dynamic and fast-paced working environment and should be an energetic and creative problem-solver. While a technical degree isn’t necessary, the candidate should have a genuine interest in new technology and in being part of the team helping these new technologies develop and entrepreneurs thrive.
1307San Francisco or Palo AltoCorporateCorporate Associates with 2-3 or 5-7 years of relevant corporate experience, particularly in one or more of the areas of equity capital markets transactions, public reporting compliance for companies ranging in market cap size in excess of $500 million, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and start-ups and venture capital. Preference for candidates with experience with technology companies. There is flexibility to work in our San Francisco office after initial integration period in Palo Alto.
1308San Francisco or Palo AltoCorporateSeekikng a 3 to 6 year corp associate with experience in one or more of the areas of equity capital markets transactions, public reporting compliance for companies ranging in market cap size in excess of $1 billion, mergers and acquisitions, and start-ups and venture capital. Preference for candidates with experience with technology and/or biotechnology companies. Superior academic credentials, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required.
1309San Francisco or Palo AltoCorporateSeeking 2 to 6 year corporate associates with experience in equity capital markets transactions, public reporting compliance for companies ranging in market cap size in excess of $500 million, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and start-ups and venture capital. Preference for candidates with experience with technology companies. Superior academic credentials, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required.
1310SacramentoEducationSeeking a 5+ year education associate. Must have experience in education law, with an emphasis on special education. The attorney can be based in this firm’s Riverside, Sacramento or Los Angeles office.
1311San FranciscoEnergySeeking a 1 to 4 year energy associate. The group seeks an associate with one to four years of experience in energy project development, project finance and/or energy project M&A.  Experience with EPC, PPA and/or equipment supply agreements is a plus.  Orrick has an integrated global team of 150+ attorneys dedicated to energy and infrastructure transactions.
1312San FranciscoEnvironmental – Land UseThe San Francisco office is seeking an associate with 5-7 years of experience to work on a full spectrum of land use and natural resource law issues, including litigation. The preferred candidate will have experience with entitlements, including CEQA, Planning and Zoning Law, and the Subdivision Map Act. Experience with water rights and natural resources, including wetlands, endangered species, coastal, or historic preservation is helpful but not required. This position will work primarily with attorneys in our San Francisco office but will also work periodically with attorneys in our other offices. A high level of academic achievement and major law firm experience are required. Admission to the State Bar of California is required.
1313San FranciscoEnvironmental – Land UseThe San Francisco office is seeking an associate with 3+ years of experience to work on a full spectrum of land use and natural resource law issues, including litigation. The preferred candidate will have experience with entitlements, including CEQA, Planning and Zoning Law, and the Subdivision Map Act. Experience with water rights and natural resources, including wetlands, endangered species, coastal, or historic preservation is helpful but not required. This position will work primarily with attorneys in our San Francisco office but will also work periodically with attorneys in our other offices. A high level of academic achievement and major law firm experience are required. Admission to the State Bar of California is required.
1314San FranciscoEnvironmentalWe are seeking an environmental associate with 2 to 5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have attained a high level of academic achievement and will exhibit strong research, writing and communication skills. We value lawyers with keen analytical skills, who can handle a variety of discrete matters independently while at the same time functioning as part of a cohesive team. Candidate will have a working familiarity with major environmental programs and have a range of environmental experience including regulatory analysis, client counseling, environmental permitting, transactions, and/or litigation or other environmental disputes.
1315San FranciscoEnvironmental – Land UseWe are seeking an associate with 3-5 years of land use experience to join our Real Estate/Land Use practice group. Our projects range from conversions or rehabilitation of existing—and sometimes historic—buildings to new large-scale developments including sports stadiums, medical campuses, renewable energy projects, office towers, multifamily housing, and retail facilities. The ideal candidate will have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, exceptional writing and research skills, an enthusiasm for land use law, and a commitment to delivering quality work product in a highly collaborative environment. Successful candidates will also possess strong problem solving and interpersonal skills. Our firm’s deepest roots are in real estate and land use law, and the individual attorneys in our practice are the most skilled, experienced, and innovative in the field.
1316San FranciscoEnvironmental – Land UseOur ideal candidate would be a junior associate with one to three years of experience, excellent writing and communication skills, strong academic credentials, a desire to work on land use matters statewide and a collegial attitude. Knowledge of CEQA is key, experience with NEPA, the Planning and Zoning Laws, Endangered Species Acts, Clean Water Act, Coastal Act and the Subdivision Map Act is highly desirable. Litigation background is also a plus.
1317San FranciscoEnvironmentalSeeking an associate with 3 to 6 years of experience to join its Natural Resources Department in San Francisco. This position involves representation of public and private-sector clients statewide in a broad range of land use, environmental, energy, and water matters. The candidate should have significant experience working with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and in either (1) environmental and land use litigation (including preparation of administrative records, writs, or law and motion practice); or (2) administrative enforcement, permitting, regulatory compliance, and environmental transactional matters. Knowledge in the areas of NEPA, Clean Water Act, Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, endangered species, land use, public agency law, or energy is desired. A background in general civil litigation in federal or state court is also helpful. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, excellent analytical skills, and an attention to detail. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who enjoys accepting significant client and matter responsibilities and challenging natural resources assignments within a legislative and regulatory landscape that is ever changing. A distinguished academic record, as well as exceptional research and writing skills, are required. Associate salaries are based on years of experience and bonus consideration is given for productivity and performance. The candidate must be a current, active member of the California State Bar.
1318San FranciscoEnvironmental – LitSeeking a 3 to 5 year environmental lit associate. The ideal candidate should have strong litigation skills and experience commensurate with their level, and a demonstrated interest in environmental practice.
1319Oakland, Sacramento or LAEnvironmental – Land UseSeeking a 1 to 3 year land use lit associate. This position is open to our Los Angeles and Oakland offices. Candidates must have substantive land use/environmental litigation experience, and transactional experience is a benefit. Candidates must also have had significant experience with CEQA and NEPA Candidates should demonstrate strong work ethic and dedication to the practice of law as well as outstanding writing abilities.
1320Oakland, Sacramento or LAEnvironmental – Land UseSeeking a 4 to 6 year associate for its Land Use Practice Group in its Los Angeles, Oakland or Sacramento office. A successful candidate should demonstrate outstanding writing ability. Candidates must have substantive land use/environmental litigation experience, and transactional experience is a benefit. A candidate also should have experience with CEQA, NEPA and other environmental protection laws as well as planning and zoning law.
1321San FranciscoEnvironmentalSeeking a ’14 to ’17 environmental associate. Candidates should have the experience necessary to make a significant contribution to a diverse practice that encompasses regulatory compliance counseling, enforcement defense, cost recovery and other environmental litigation, and regulatory advocacy involving all of the major federal and state pollution control, chemical regulation, and resource protection laws, with particular strengths in complex project permitting, renewable energy project development, CEQA implementation and litigation, and brownfield cleanup and redevelopment. The successful candidate should anticipate significant client and agency interaction. Candidates must be admitted to the California Bar.
1322San Francisco or Palo AltoERISASeeking a mid-level associate to work in its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Group in our Silicon Valley office. We are looking for candidates with a solid general background in executive compensation and employee benefits law, including experience with respect to equity plans and agreements, executive retention packages, ERISA retirement and welfare plans, as well as the handling of employee benefit plans and compensation arrangements in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). We prefer candidates with big law firm experience, immediately transferable skills, excellent analytical and writing skills, and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized law schools. Candidates should have at least 3+ years of relevant experience and have a J.D. program from a top US law school. An LL.M. in tax law and/or employee benefits law is preferred, but not required.
1323Mt. View or Santa MonicaERISAWe are seeking a mid-level Corporate/Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Associate to join our Silicon Valley office. The ideal candidate will have two to five years of experience in executive compensation, mergers & acquisitions and related securities law issues, and should have significant deal experience.
1324San Francisco or Redwood CityERISAWe are seeking a highly qualified mid-level (3rd – 4th year) associate to join the ERISA and Executive Compensation practice in our Business Law Department. Candidates must have general experience both working in teams and in managing some components of transactions independently, along with specific experience representing public and private companies with respect to tax and securities law issues in connection with equity-based arrangements and other types of incentive compensation plans. Additional experience with ERISA, employee benefits or general employment law matters is preferred but not required.
1325Redwood CityERISAWe are searching for a junior to mid-level associate to join our executive compensation group. The ideal candidate has experience with equity compensation for both public and private companies, drafting offer letters and employment agreements, public company compensation disclosure, M&A transactions, and the related tax and securities law issues. ERISA experience not required. Job Requirements: JD 2014 – 2017
1326Menlo ParkERISASeeking 1 to 4 executive compensation & benefits associate. Must have interest in: (1) identifying and addressing ECEB issues in domestic and international M&A and other corporate transactions, (2) drafting, designing, and implementing employment, cash or equity incentive, change in control, severance, or deferred compensation arrangements or programs for private and public company clients and for executive clients, and (3) assisting public company clients with their various ECEB-related filing and disclosure obligations.
1327San Francisco or Menlo ParkERISAThe group seeks an associate with two to five years of experience in assisting with M&A transactions, IPOs and both TCG and public company day-to-day advise and counseling.
1328Palo AltoERISASeeking a 4 to 5 year executive compensation & benefits associate. The ideal candidate will have experience working with public and private employers, including start-up companies, on all aspects of our employee benefits practice, with particular emphasis on mergers and acquisitions (including section 280G analysis), initial public offerings, executive terminations and hires, stock compensation plans and award agreements, nonqualified deferred compensation (section 409A), general ERISA and group benefit plans, and public company reporting and disclosure obligations. Ideal candidates for this position must have a Bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctor degree (JD) from an accredited law school. An excellent academic background and exceptional research and writing skills are highly-valued. Strong interpersonal communication skills, excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of ethics and conduct codes, which are a requirement for the practice of law. The candidate must be a member, or eligible to become a member, of the California State Bar.
1329Palo AltoERISAThe Palo Alto office is looking for a qualified candidate with 3-5 years of experience in an executive and compensation benefits department of a major U.S. law firm. Knowledge on the preparation of compensation sections, proxy statements, and public disclosures is preferred. Experience with executive compensation provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (409A, 280G, 162(m) and 83) is preferred. High level of academic achievement and solid law firm experience is required. CA bar preferred.
1330San FranciscoEstate PlanningSeeking a 4+ year estate planning associate with experience in counseling nonprofit organizations. The candidate must have knowledge of and substantial relevant experience with a particular focus on the corporate and tax laws applicable to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations. The position will require work on entity formation, governance, mergers, consolidations and dissolutions, tax planning, IRS audits and compliance, for a variety of types of organizations including private foundations, public charities, social welfare and trade associations, and charitable trusts. A thorough knowledge of charitable planning techniques is also expected.
1331San FranciscoEstate PlanningSeeking a 2+ year estate planning attorney to join our Estate Planning and Administration group. We seek an individual with an especially strong motivation to build a career at a firm in which estate planning and administration is a highly-valued practice of the firm.
1332San FranciscoEstate PlanningWe are actively recruiting for an Estate Planning Associate with 3-6 years of experience.  Must have experience in estate planning, probate and trust administration including drafting of trusts and probate petitions, as well as managing complex probate administrations.  Tax knowledge preferred.  Position is based in our San Francisco office.
1333San FranciscoEstate PlanningSeeking a mid to senior trusts & estates associate. The focus of this role will be to work directly with and advise high net worth individuals and family businesses on tax, trust and estate and business succession matters. Strong academic credentials (JD required; LLM is a plus). Strong drafting, writing, research and communication skills. Experience drafting complex wills and trusts Experience drafting, explaining, recommending, and finalizing sophisticated wealth planning strategies and documents including Family Limited Partnerships, Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts, Dynasty Trusts, Insurance Trusts, Annual Exclusion Trusts, Directed Trusts, Sales to Defective Grantor Trusts, Buy-Sell Agreements, Decanting and Private Trust Companies in providing clients with long term wealth planning strategies. Knowledge of and ability to research and apply rules governing income taxation of trusts and estates, gift tax return reporting, generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax and Chapter 14 International experience a plus. Strong project management, ability to balance a large number of competing priorities. Attention to detail. Team Player Ability to work directly with clients to establish, develop and maintain long-term relationships.
1334San FranciscoIP – LitQualified applicants for these positions must have a minimum of one year of prior work experience in patent litigation in district court and/or ITC proceedings; strong research, writing and analytic skills; an ability to work independently and creatively; as well as an ability to work successfully as part of a team. A degree in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Software Programming, or a related field is required.  Applicants with some degree of familiarity with software coding are preferred.  All applicants should have excellent academic credentials and references.
1335San Francisco or Palo AltoIP – LitWe are seeking an associate with at least 4-6 years of patent litigation experience to join our Intellectual Property Department in our Palo Alto or San Francisco office. Expected responsibilities include: Patent litigation in U.S. district court and post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board at the USPTO Preparing and filing complaints, answers, and counterclaims and conducting associated pre-filing analysis Drafting discovery requests and responses and participating in discovery on infringement, validity, and damages issues, including expert discovery Analyzing and understanding complex technical subject matter in patents and relevant prior art Analyzing prior art to invalidate patent claims Drafting discovery and dispositive motions and claim-construction briefs Preparing for, taking, and defending depositions of both fact and expert witnesses Participating in oral arguments and other hearings Participating in trials with the team Ideal candidates will have an undergraduate or advanced degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or an equivalent technical degree; experience working within the IP department of a national law firm; a high level of academic achievement at an accredited law school; a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) registration number or be qualified to take the USPTO’s registration examination; and be licensed to practice law in California.
1336Palo AltoIP – LitWe are seeking an associate with at least 2-3 years of patent litigation experience to join our Intellectual Property Department in our Palo Alto or San Francisco office. Expected responsibilities include: Patent litigation in U.S. district court and post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board at the USPTO Preparing and filing complaints, answers, and counterclaims and conducting associated pre-filing analysis Drafting discovery requests and responses and participating in discovery on infringement, validity, and damages issues, including expert discovery Analyzing and understanding complex technical subject matter in patents and relevant prior art Conducting searches for and analyzing prior art to invalidate patent claims Conducting legal research for and drafting discovery and dispositive motions and claim-construction briefs Supporting taking and defending of deposition, including witness preparation Supporting oral arguments and other hearings Participating in trials with the team Ideal candidates will have an undergraduate or advanced degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or an equivalent technical degree; experience working within the IP department of a national law firm; a high level of academic achievement at an accredited law school; a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) registration number or be qualified to take the USPTO’s registration examination; and be licensed to practice law in California.
1337San FranciscoIP – ProsWe are seeking an IP associate with 4-6 years of extensive experience in patent prosecution and patent-related transactions (e.g., freedom-to-operate studies, pre-acquisition due diligence, pre-litigation due diligence). Some experience in patent litigation and/or PTAB proceedings is a plus but not necessary. The ideal candidate will have a degree in computer science or a degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering with a heavy focus on computer science. Must be a licensed patent lawyer, registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and licensed to practice law in the state of California.
1338Palo AltoIP – TMSeeking a second to fourth year attorney with significant experience in trademark prosecution, counseling, and litigation in it’s Palo Alto or San Francisco offices. Qualified candidates will have excellent academic credentials and superior writing, oral communication and analytical skills. While not required, experience with matters involving domain name disputes and arbitrations, and copyright registration disputes and litigations, is a plus.
1339San FranciscoIP – Privacy Seeking a 2 to 4 year privacy associate. The work includes a counseling and advisory component, as well as work on privacy and cybersecurity aspects of corporate and technology transactions, incident preparedness and response, state and federal investigations, and/or litigation. We seek both — candidates with experience advising clients on cyber/data/privacy issues as well as candidates who have experience litigating these issues. Successful candidate will have strong interest in pursuing a specialization in privacy and cybersecurity, interest in developing the ability to engage directly with clients and lead significant projects, two to four years of law firm experience, and very strong analytical and writing skills.
1340Palo AltoIP – LitSeeking a 4 to 6 year IP litigation associate with significant patent litigation or clerkship experience, including participating in underlying case analyses; conducting factual and legal research; drafting pleadings; participating in discovery on infringement, validity, and damages issues, including depositions and expert discovery; participating in post-grant proceedings; researching and drafting dispositive and discovery motions and claim construction briefing; and participating in pre-trial and trial activities. Ideal candidates will have experience working within the Intellectual Property department of a comparable law firm and a high level of academic achievement from a law school institution. ITC experience would be a plus. Candidates should have excellent writing skills.
1341Palo AltoIP – LitSeeking a 1-3 year patent litigation associate with clerkship experience, including participating in underlying case analyses; conducting factual and legal research; drafting pleadings; participating in discovery on infringement, validity, and damages issues, including depositions and expert discovery; participating in post-grant proceedings; researching and drafting dispositive and discovery motions and claim construction briefing; and participating in pre-trial and trial activities. Ideal candidates will have: (i) undergraduate or master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science and/or physics; (ii) experience working within the Intellectual Property department of a comparable law firm; and (iii) a high level of academic achievement from a law school institution. ITC experience would be a plus. Candidates should have excellent writing skills.
1342San FranciscoIP – LitSeeking a 3 to 4 year IP lit associate. This is a full time position. Qualifications Candidates should have 3 to 4 years of experience in patent and other IP/technology litigation at a nationally-recognized or top California law firm or equivalent. All candidates must have a background in physics, chemistry or electrical engineering and have excellent academic credentials as well as highly developed organizational, writing, and analytical skills. Candidates must be members in good standing of the California State Bar.
1343Menlo ParkIP – LitSeeking a mid-level associate to join our IP Litigation Group. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-5 years of relevant experience.
1344San FranciscoIP – Privacy Seeking a 2 to 4 year associate with significant substantive experience in privacy or cybersecurity compliance, cyber incident response, related investigations and litigation. Interested candidates should have a strong interesin working in a dynamic privacy/security practce, as well as strong analytical and writing skills, good business judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently. Prior technical experience or practical experience with privacy or cybersecurity, experience negotiating contract terms related to privacy and cybersecurity obligations, or significant international privacy experience is a plus. Preferred candidates will have immediately transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally-recognized schools. Candidates may be based in Washington, DC, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Seattle, New York City, Miami, or Chicago.
1345Palo AltoIP – LitSeeking a 1 to 3 year associate with law firm or in-house patent litigation experience. Computer science, computer engineering, and/or electrical engineering background is required. Prior industry experience is preferred but not required. We are looking for a candidate with strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team. The ability to multi-task and prioritize is also required. We prefer candidates with immediately transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized schools. Admission to the California Bar is preferred, but not required.
1346Palo AltoIP – LitSeeking a 2 to 4 year IP lit associate. Ideal candidate must have strong academic credentials, superior writing ability, a quick-study aptitude and the ability to engender client confidence, and thrive in a creative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment. California bar admission required; technical background preferred but not required.
1347Palo AltoIP – ProsSeeking a 3 to 5 year patent pros associate. Ideal candidate must have a EE/Computer Science technical background along with strong academic credentials, superior writing ability, a quick-study aptitude and ability to engender client confidence, and thrive in a creative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment. USPTO and California bar admission required.
1348San FranciscoIP – LitSeeking a 3 to 4 year IP lit associate. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate, masters degree or work experience in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Science, as well as previous intellectual property litigation experience. The candidate should have a high level of academic achievement from a highly ranked law school, strong legal writing and oral presentation skills and experience with IP litigation matters.
1349San Francisco or Mt. ViewIP – LitWe are seeking a mid-level and senior-level patent litigation associate for our Bay Area, New York, or Seattle offices. The ideal candidate will have three to six years of patent litigation experience. Candidates must have an electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science degree (or an equivalent degree), or equivalent work experience. Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills a must. Out-of-state candidates are welcome to apply.
1350Mt. viewIP – ProsWe are currently seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate or a Patent Agent for our Silicon Valley office with experience in bioinformatics or computational biology – someone who is comfortable with IT/software technologies, but also has a solid understanding of genomic/biological data and terminology. Having a mixed background in general including experience in medical and biotech device, digital health, machine learning/AI, etc. is also a plus. Patent Bar, superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills a must.
1351San Francisco or Mt. ViewIP – ProsSeeking a junior patent associate or patent agent (with up to three years of experience) for our growing life sciences practice for our Silicon Valley office. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in cell biology, immunology, molecular biology, oncology or a related field and preferably a strong scientific background in immuno-oncology, cell-based therapies. Post-doctoral experience required.
1352San Francisco or Mt. ViewIP- LitWe are seeking a junior patent litigation associate for our Bay Area, New York, or Seattle offices. The ideal candidate will have one to three years of patent litigation experience. Candidates must have an electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science degree (or an equivalent degree), or equivalent work experience. Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills a must.
1353Mt. ViewIP – ProsSeeking a 2 to 5 year patent prosecution associate. Candidates should have an electrical engineering, computer science, or physics background or equivalent experience. Patent Bar eligible. Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills a must.
1354Redwood CityIP – Pros – Life ScienceStrong background in life sciences including molecular biology, cellular biology, bioinformatics, genetics, biochemistry, immunology, or closely related field.  At least 5 years of patent prosecution experience required. Advanced degree (preferably PhD) and USPTO registration required. Excellent writing and academic credentials required. 
1355Redwood CityIP – LitDegree and a strong background in electrical engineering or computer science, and 1-4 years of patent litigation experience required.
1356Palo AltoIP – ProsQualified candidate must hold an advanced degree in Chemistry or a related field and have strong patent preparation experience – domestic and international, specifically in organic chemistry or similar technology. Experience preparing responses to Office Actions issued by the USPTO required. Ideal candidates will have immediately transferable skills, with a strong academic background, excellent written and oral communication skills, and law firm experience and/or industry experience. Candidates must be admitted before the USPTO, or should be scheduled to take the Patent Bar in the near future. Mandarin language skills, although not required, would be a plus. To be considered, an associate candidate must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school and must be in good standing and an active member of the bar of the state in which the candidate is admitted to practice. Timely admission to the bar of the state where the office of hire is located will be a condition of employment.
1357San FranciscoIP – LitSeeking a 3 to 5 year IP lit associate. Candidates should have at least 2+ years of patent litigation experience. Applicants with experience handling patent litigation involving computer software, electronics, medical devices and pharmaceutical technologies preferred. Undergraduate degrees in biological sciences, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering or similar degrees are a plus, but not required.
1358San Francisco or Redwood CityIP – ProsSeeking a mid-level associate to join our Intellectual Property Transactions & Strategies group. Candidate must have experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications for small molecule and other therapeutics, and patent portfolio management. The candidate preferably has experience preparing invalidity and non-infringement opinions, and performing due diligence for corporate transactions and technology transfers. The candidate should also have technical expertise and an advanced degree (preferably a Ph.D.) in Chemistry, and be admitted to practice before the Patent Bar. Candidates applying for attorney positions with Goodwin should have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. California bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly) preferred.
1359San FranciscoIP – ProsSeeking a junior patent prosecution and counseling associate with at least two to three years of experience in patent prosecution to join our IP practice in our San Francisco office. Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, computer science or equivalent. Registration to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office, or ability to qualify, required. California Bar required.
1360Palo AltoIP – LitSeeking a 2+ year IP lit associate. All technical disciplines will be considered, but a technical degree (e.g., electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science) or significant experience handling substantive patent issues with the ability to learn underlying computer and electronic related subject matter is strongly preferred. Fluency in Mandarin is also highly desirable. Candidates must be admitted to a State Bar (California preferred). Additionally, candidates must have superior written and oral communication skills, should be comfortable working in a team atmosphere and have excellent academic credentials. To be considered, please provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school and undergraduate transcripts.
1361IP – Pros – Organic Chemistryassociate with a minimum of 1 year of substantive experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting patent validity, non-infringement, and freedom-to-operate analyses, and supporting IP due diligences, patent litigations, post-grant proceedings (IPR, PGR, interferences) and other IP matters related to small molecule pharmaceuticals. Qualified candidates will ideally have an advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred, or M.S. with several years industry experience) in chemistry, with a strong emphasis in organic or medicinal chemistry, be registered to practice at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and be admitted to a State Bar (California preferred). Additionally, candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills, superior academic background and a desire for teamwork, significant responsibility and client interaction. 
1362Palo AltoIP – Pros – Life ScienceSeeking a 1+ year patent pros associate. Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting patent validity, non-infringement, and freedom-to-operate analyses, and supporting IP due diligences, patent litigations, post-grant proceedings (IPR, PGR, interferences) and other IP matters in the life sciences related to cutting-edge technologies, such as gene editing, cellular therapies, antibody-based therapeutics, and molecular diagnostics desired. Qualified candidates must have an advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred, or M.S. with several years industry experience) in the biological sciences (e.g., Biology, Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Virology), be registered to practice at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and be admitted to a State Bar (California preferred).
1363San Francisco or Menlo ParkIP – LitSeeking a lateral Patent Litigation Associate with 2 to 5 years of patent litigation experience to work in our San Francisco or Silicon Valley (Menlo Park) offices. Applicants must have excellent academic credentials and a technical background. Technical undergraduate/graduate degree preferred. Industry experience is highly preferred.
1364San Francisco or Menlo ParkIP – ProsApplicants with 2-4 years of experience in patent prosecution are preferred, with aptitude for portfolio development and client counseling a plus. Applicant must have a USPTO Reg. No. and possess a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Applicant must be detail oriented and have strong written and verbal skills. Preferred but not required technical work experience in a computer or electrical engineering field, an advanced Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering degree, or significant prosecution experience in computer or electrical engineering fields.
1365San Francisco, Menlo Park, or Walnut CreekIP – ProsThe Applicant should have strong writing skills and 2+ years’ experience in Life Sciences patent prosecution, preferably in a law firm. The Applicant should have an advanced degree or commensurate experience; expertise in molecular biology is an asset. California bar members strongly preferred.
1366San Francisco, Seattle or San DiegoIP – Pros – Optics/EESeeking a 2 to 4 year patent prosecution associate with experience in preparing and prosecuting optics and electrical engineering-related applications. Applicants with 2-4 years of experience in patent prosecution are preferred, with aptitude for portfolio development and client counseling a plus. Applicant must have a USPTO Reg. No. and possess a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. Applicant must be detail oriented and have strong written and verbal skills. Transcripts and patent prosecution writing samples will be requested. California or Washington bar members are preferred.
1367San Francisco, Menlo Park, Walnut Creek or Los AngelesIP – TMSeeking a Senior Trademark Attorney with at least 7 years of direct trademark prosecution experience. This position is an alternative to traditional partnership-track positions, and has a lower billable hour requirement and de minimus non-billable requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in helping manage U.S. and international trademark portfolios with specific experience in trademark clearance, prosecution, investigations and routine enforcement. Successful candidates will have strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing skills, be highly organized and detail oriented. Candidates interested in the Atlanta, D.C., New York, Winston Salem, Denver, Seattle, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Silicon Valley, or San Diego offices will be considered.
1368San Francisco, Menlo Park or Walnut Creek, San Diego or Los AngelesIP – TMSeeking a Trademark Attorney with at least 4 years of direct trademark experience, plus a background in software development. This position is an alternative to traditional partnership-track positions, and has a lower billable hour requirement and de minimus non-billable requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in trademark and copyright disputes in on-line and digital media and investigations and enforcement against infringement by parties operating outside the United States. The candidate will need to have demonstrated experience in conducting online investigations, notice and takedown procedures, and online rights protection mechanisms such as the DMCA, the UDRP and/or other domain name dispute resolution mechanisms. The candidate will also have a solid technical background and the ability to quickly learn new technology. Should have experience in one or more of the following areas: software application development, API development, computer engineering, Internet applications, object-oriented programming. Successful candidates will have strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing skills, be highly organized and detail oriented. Candidates interested in the Seattle, San Francisco, Silicon Valley (Menlo Park), Walnut Creek, San Diego or Los Angeles offices will be considered.
1369San FranciscoIP – LitSeeking a 2 to 4 year IP litigation associate. Ideal candidates will have complex patent litigation experience in both state and federal courts, as well as arbitrations or other alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Excellent writing skills are required. Experience taking and defending depositions also strongly preferred.
1370San FranciscoIP – Data PrivacySeeking an 3+ year data privacy attorney.
1371San FranciscoIP – ProsWe are looking for associate attorneys with CS/IT backgrounds and 3-8 years of legal experience in patent prosecution, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications and conducting due diligence in the fields of robotics, neural networks, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and imaging or optics. Candidates must have strong academic credentials, as well as superior written and verbal communication skills.
1372San FranciscoIP – TMSeeking a 4 to 8 year trademark & copyright associate. Work will include trademark & copyright law, including trademark prosecution, agreements, clearance, strategic advice, counseling, and enforcement. Candidates must have strong academic credentials, as well as superior written and verbal communication skills.
1373San FranciscoIP – Privacy Seeking a 3 to 6 year privacy associate with a technology transactions background. Our global team represents clients across industries and of all sizes to help them through complex data privacy and security issues. Applicants should have a mix of experience with technology, regulatory and transactional work in relation to privacy and data security issues. The ideal candidate will have counselled clients on data privacy and security compliance, both in an advisory capacity and in relation to technology transactions (generally and/or data-driven deals), as well as supporting wider corporate transactions with expert data privacy diligence and deal negotiation. The candidate must have excellent drafting and negotiation skills, as well as superior verbal and interpersonal skills, and not only be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, but also pro-actively drive forward those matters internally without supervision. An aptitude for technology and an understanding of how online technologies work is strongly preferred. CIPP certification and/or experience advising on GDPR would also be a plus.
1374San FranciscoIP – Privacy Seeking a 4+ year privacy associate. Our global team represents clients across industries and of all sizes to help them through complex data privacy and security issues in litigation, regulatory, and counseling matters. Applicants should have a mix of experience with technology, government regulation, US, EU, and APEC policy and enforcement regarding privacy and data security issues. An aptitude for technology and an understanding of how web technologies work is strongly preferred. CIPP certification is a plus.
1375San FranciscoIP – CR LitThe Litigation department is seeking an Intellectual Property Litigation associate with 2 to 4 years of experience litigating copyright infringement and related cases in federal court, including experience in music or software copyrights, and/or copyright rate setting matters.
1376Menlo ParkIP – LitSeeking a 1 to 6 year IP lit associate with pharmaceutical patent litigation experience, including Hatch-Waxman, biologics, or biotechnology patent litigation. Advanced degree a plus, with preferred undergraduate and/or graduate training in molecular biology, chemical biology, pharmacology, immunology, biochemistry, structural biology, virology, or related field.
1377Menlo ParkIP – LitSeeking a 2 to 6 year IP lititigation associate. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering (may consider mechanical engineers), Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry or a Biological Science, and/or Materials Science, as well as previous intellectual property experience.
1378San FranciscoIP – LitThe San Francisco office is seeking an intellectual property litigation associate with 2+ years experience to join its rapidly expanding practice. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, and/or Chemistry or a Biological Science.
1379Walnut CreekIP – ProsSeeking a 1 to 3 year patent pros associate. The associate could work in our Chicago, IL, Boulder, CO, Walnut Creek, CA, Washington, D.C., or Frankfurt, Germany office. Successful candidates will be a U.S. Attorney registered to practice in at least one state and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Candidates should also have a demonstrated track record of academic achievement, excellent interpersonal skills, and a scientific or engineering degree (mechanical or electrical engineering preferred). As an associate, you will experience a collegial and supportive environment in which your technical knowledge is challenged and your legal skills improved. Some of the activities in which you may be involved are: analysis and preparation of replies to office actions of the US patent office or foreign agencies; invention disclosure meetings with our clients, and preparation of new patent applications; preparation and prosecution of design applications; study of patents and prosecution history files in support of opinions of non-infringement or invalidity; technology licensing agreements and related transactions; and support of litigation, administrative reviews, petitions and appeals.
1380San FranciscoIP – ProsSeeking a 3 to 5 year patent prosecution associate with a chemistry background (preferably in organic chemistry). Ideal candidates will have 3 to 5 years prior law-firm or in-house patent prosecution experience. Responsibilities Handle a variety of patent projects, including patent drafting, prosecution, opinions, due diligence, reexaminations, and advising clients on issues relating to patent portfolio management and licensing. Qualifications Ideal candidates will have 3 to 5 years of IP prosecution experience and must have a strong educational background, including a J.D. and a M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry or Organic Chemistry, or suitable laboratory experience. Candidates must be detail oriented and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Admission to the California bar (or ability to sit for it) is required. USPTO admission is preferred, but not required.
1381San FranciscoIP – ProsCandidates must have at least two years of patent prosecution experience in the biotechnology/large molecule technology space along with an advanced degree in a life sciences technology area. Further, candidates must possess excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. We value collegiality and diversity among our lawyers and seek to make the practice both professionally and personally rewarding. California bar membership is required and Patent bar membership is strongly preferred.
1382San FranciscoIP – Tech TransWe are searching for a Class of 2016 – 2018 Technology Transactions Associate in the San Francisco or Palo Alto office. The ideal candidate will have: Strong substantive knowledge of intellectual property and contract law; drafting, negotiation, and counseling experience with a wide variety of IP and technology-related transactions, including license agreements, development agreements, distribution agreements, data sharing agreements, and service agreements; M&A experience, including conducting IP and commercial due diligence, and drafting and negotiating IP reps and warranties. Strong academic credentials from a top-tier law school. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong work ethic, team-oriented attitude, and sense of humor
1383Palo AltoIP – ProsSeeking a 2 to 4 year patent prosecution with experience in the following areas: Preparation and prosecution of patent applications IP strategy and portfolio management Strong scientific background, preferably at the graduate level, in the life sciences (biology, biochemistry, genetics, etc.) Outstanding writing and analytical skills, and top academic credentials are essential. USPTO Registration required State bar membership required (attorney candidates).
1384San FranciscoIP – LitSeeking a 1 to 6 year patent lit associate. Our patent practice has focused on biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, computer software, computer hardware components, computer connectivity and networks, but our cases cover a range of technologies for a range of clients. Admission to CA bar: Preferred but not required initially. Admission to practice before the United States PTO is a plus, but not necessary. Type of experience: Strong understanding of the patent laws.
1385San FranciscoIP – LitThe San Francisco Intellectual Property & Technology practice group is looking for an Intellectual Property Litigation attorney with experience in District Court litigation. Preferred background will include an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, materials science, physics, or an equivalent degree, and an advanced degree or industry experience is a plus. Membership in the Patent Bar is preferred but not required.
1386San Francisco or Menlo ParkIP – LitSeeking a 1 to 3 year IP litigation associate. A technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering is required. Admission to the California State Bar is required.
1387San FranciscoIP – TMSeeking an associate to join its trademark prosecution and enforcement practice in either its Boston, New York or San Francisco office. A qualified candidate will have 2–4 years of extensive experience with trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement matters.Overall, candidates must have excellent legal research and writing skills, an ability to work independently, and strong attention to detail. More specifically, among other things, candidates must have experience handling all aspects of trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement matters, including analyzing preliminary and full trademark searches; drafting responses to office actions, letters of protest, and other correspondence with the Trademark Office; advising clients regarding trademark use, prosecution, and registration issues; and drafting cease-and-desist correspondence, TTAB pleadings and other documents, UDRP filings, and settlement/coexistence agreements.
1388Menlo ParkIP – LitQualified candidates will have 1 to 3 years years experience in patent litigation. Candidates must have excellent research and writing skills, ability to work independently and possess strong advocacy ability. Strong academic credentials along with entrepreneurial drive, initiative, grit, and a strong work ethic are required. We value collegiality and diversity among our lawyers and seek to make the practice both professionally and personally rewarding.Leading innovators turn to Orrick’s patent litigators for their most challenging cases.
1389Palo AltoIP – LitThe Palo Alto office is seeking 2nd through 6th year Patent Litigation Associates. Prior patent litigation experience is required. A technical degree (Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred) is not required, but is of interest. Solid litigation and trial prep experience required for candidates in the 5th-6th year levels.
1390Palo AltoIP – LitSeeking a 2 to 4 year IP lit associate. Candidates must have the following: electrical or mechanical engineering degree with some experience in the semiconductor field; strong litigation experience; stellar academic credentials; and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
1391San Francisco or Palo AltoIP – Privacy LitSeeking a mid-level associate to join its Privacy & Data Security Litigation practice group, which handles a broad range of government investigations, litigation, and counseling concerning consumer privacy and data security as well as litigation concerning government access to information in the national security and law enforcement context.  Candidates with a demonstrated interest in privacy and data security, including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, strongly preferred.  Candidates should have superior writing skills, with 3-5 years of complex litigation and/or brief writing experience.  Federal appellate clerkship or Supreme Court clerkships, experience in the U.S. Department of Justice and/or a Bristow Fellowship a plus. This position will be located in either the Palo Alto or San Francisco office.
1392Palo AltoIP – ProsSeeking a 2 to 4 year patent prosecution associate. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and patent prosecution experience at an AmLaw100 law firm. To be considered, you must have a degree in electrical engineering or computer science and must be admitted to the USPTO. California bar members strongly preferred.
1393San FranciscoIP – LitSeeking a highly-qualified and motivated associate for our Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group in our San Francisco office. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm experience, and superb writing and communication skills. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of solid litigation experience, including experience with IP Litigation. Candidates must be licensed in California.
1394San Francisco or Redwood ShoresIP – LitSeeking junior to midlevel IP lit associates, preferably with tech backgrounds (EE, CS or ME).
1395Redwood ShoresIP – LitSeeking a 3 to 5 year IP lit associate with tech background.
1396he Intellectual Property Litigation practice group is seeking two mid-level associates classes of 2014-2016. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering (may consider mechanical engineers), Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry or a Biological Science, and/or Materials Science, as well as intellectual property experience. Advanced degrees a plus. USPTO registration is also a plus, but not required.
1397San FranciscoIP – Advertising & PrivacySeeking a junior associate with 1-3 years’ experience to work in our IP group in Advertising, Privacy, and Commercial Transactions. Our dynamic group works with many exciting clients, several of whom are international, and working with our team will give you the opportunity to be client-facing early on in your career. We are a small team that is focused on helping you train and grow as a lawyer, while giving you the opportunity to work on exciting and cutting-edge clients. We are competitive externally and collaborative internally, and we work hard. However, we don’t take ourselves too seriously and like to have fun. We work hard to get our job done, but we also have lives outside of the office and expect our associates to as well. Qualified candidates must be admitted to practice in California, and possess superb organizational skills and remarkable attention to detail.
1398Palo AltoIP – ProsThe Intellectual Property Practice Group seeks a patent prosecution associate with 2 to 4 years of experience to join our dynamic team in either of our Silicon Valley or Del Mar offices. The candidate will work with team members from the Silicon Valley and Del Mar offices and from across the Firm, while supporting a Bay Area client base. A technical degree in Computer Science/Engineering, as well as admission to the patent bar, are required. This position will primarily support clients in the wireless, computer, and software industries, with an emphasis on social media, AR/VR, and Machine Learning/AI technologies. The position will present opportunities to interact with leading inventors and entrepreneurs in these fast-growing fields. While the primary duties of this position will be patent application preparation and prosecution before the US Patent and Trademark Office, there will be opportunities to gain experience in other areas of the law relevant to these clients. This is an excellent opportunity to grow with a leading group of Intellectual Property professionals in a close-knit, collaborative, and friendly environment that fosters teamwork and development.
1399Palo AltoIP – ProsSeeking a 2 to 3 year patent pros associate with a Ph.D. in chemistry or biology or a related field. Qualified candidates should have excellent research, writing and verbal communications as well as strong organizational and time management skills. Associate candidates must possess a J.D. and be licensed to practice in the State of California.
1400San JoseIP – ProsSeeking a 3 to 6 year patent prosecution associate with backgrounds in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering. Industry experience in a technical field and advanced technical degrees are also of particular interest.
1401Redwood ShoresIP – LitSeeking a 2 to 5 year IP lit associate, preferably with a EE or CS background, but open to other backgrounds as well.
1402San FranciscoIP – Lit (Privacy)Seeking a litigation associate with at least five years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience litigating class actions, managing discovery, and arguing dispositive motions. Candidates must have a superior writing ability and good communication skills. A sophisticated understanding of technology is required. Candidates must be a member of the California State Bar and in good standing.
1403San FranciscoIP – Privacy Seeking a 3 to 4 year privacy associate. Work includes working on ecommerce, privacy, data security, cybersecurity, Internet, marketing, and advertising issues. FTC, regulatory, policy, and counseling experience preferred. This position will require regular travel to this firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Candidates must have strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials.
1404San FranciscoIP – LitSeeking a 4 to 5 year IP litigation associate.
1405Palo AltoIP – Pros – Life ScienceOur Intellectual Property (IP) Department is interested in discussing positions with attorneys who have two to five years of post-JD experience with a degree in chemistry or biological sciences. A PhD in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or in a related discipline is preferred. Prior patent prosecution, post-grant proceedings or litigation experience with small molecule drugs and/or biologics is also preferred. Our IP Department offers a broad platform and includes: patent prosecution, post-grant proceedings, diligence, opinions, counseling and strategic IP advice. The IP Department also works closely with the Litigation/Controversy Department in IP litigation matters at the trial and appellate levels, including Hatch-Waxman and biological products.
1406Palo AltoIP – LitOur Litigation Department is looking for candidates with strong writing, analytical and legal research skills as well as 3–4 years’ litigation experience managing the discovery process and teams, involvement in taking/defending depositions, and motion practice. Ideal candidates will also have a technical background and/or experience in litigation in the life sciences, computer sciences or electrical engineering areas. Experience with inter partes review and/or ITC proceedings is also a plus. Our IP Litigation Practice features a premier litigation team backed by the academic and industry experience of more than 120 lawyers and technology specialists with scientific or technical degrees.
1407Palo AltoIP – LitSeeking a 3 to 4 year IP lit associate with tech background and experience in the life and computer sciences areas, as well as electrical engineering, and experience with inter partes review. Prior IP/patent litigation experience and experience managing the discovery process and teams, taking depositions and motions practice are preferred. Prior district court and ITC experience is a plus.
1408Palo AltoIP – ProsSeeking a 2 to 6 year patent prosecution associate with background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. Our Intellectual Property (IP) Department offers a broad platform and includes: post-grant proceedings and interferences and strategic IP advice in the United States and worldwide. The IP Department counsels clients on IP portfolio development, drafts and prosecutes patents, copyrights and trademarks, and conducts IP audits. The transactional side of the IP Department works with the Corporate Practice in our Transactional Department and assesses risks and opportunities associated with IP licensing, technology transfer, sponsored and collaborative research agreements, joint ventures, strategic alliance and similar matters. The IP Department also works with the Litigation/Controversy Department in IP litigation matters at the trial and appellate levels, including international arbitration and ITC proceedings.
1409Palo AltoIP – TMSeeking a 2 to 5 year trademark/advertising associate. Must have experience in trademark, copyright, advertising, and Internet liability issues; will focus on counseling, prosecution, litigation, licensing and transactional work. Superior academic credentials, strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills required.
1410San Francisco or Palo AltoIP – LitWe are currently seeking associates with 2-6 years of experience particularly in cases and investigations concerning Internet law, privacy, data security, copyright, and government issues to join a team that has played a central role in shaping the legal landscape for the online world and routinely tackles cutting-edge legal issues, from the earliest battles over the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, to today’s disputes over privacy, copyright online, and free speech. You will have the opportunity to work with clients ranging from industry leaders to early-stage start-ups, and a host of others in between, from the US and around the world. Candidates must have stellar academic credentials, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Successful candidates may sit in San Francisco, Palo Alto, or New York.
1411San FranciscoIP – Privacy We are currently seeking an associate with 2-7 years of experience to handle privacy and data security issues in the context of complex technology transactions, including significant mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, other multidisciplinary transactions, advertising agreements, service agreements, e-commerce agreements, and other commercial transactions. You will be part of a rapidly growing team advising industry leading companies as well as innovative start-ups focused on cutting-edge commercial developments. Experience with technology industries, issues lying at the intersection of government regulation and technology, or FTC policy and enforcement regarding privacy and data security issues is desirable. Experience with M&A, technology transactions, or other transactional work is strongly preferred, as is familiarity with computer programming, network technologies, database design, and web technologies. CIPP certification is a plus. Superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required. Successful candidate may sit in DC, Austin, or San Francisco.
1412Palo AltoIP – ProsSeeking a 2+ year patent pros associate. Candidates should have 2+ years experience in one or more of the following areas: Software Computer Science Database technology / architecture Programming language: Java/Flash/C++ Networking
1413San FranciscoL&ESeeking a 3+ year labor & employment associate. Experience with and a desire to focus on employment advisory matters is required. The ideal candidate will have major law firm experience, a strong academic background from a top law school and excellent writing and analytical skills.
1414San FranciscoL&ELabor & Employment Associate with a minimum of 3 years of labor & employment experience. Stellar academic credentials and major law firm experience required.
1415SacramentoL&EWe are seeking an experienced labor & employment associate to join our Sacramento office. The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of experience, including defending employers against claims for wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Mediation, wage and hour, advice/counseling experience is a plus. Candidates must have strong writing skills, motion and discovery experience, including taking and defending depositions, trial experience, and the ability to handle cases independently.
1416San FranciscoL&EThe ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of employment counseling and general employment litigation experience, and a strong interest in international employment law. The ideal candidate also will have strong academic credentials from a top law school and excellent communication, analytical and writing skills, e.g., Law Review. Major top tier law firm experience in an employment practice and prior international credentials and experience is preferred. Must be admitted and a member in good standing of the California Bar to apply.
1417San FranciscoL&ESeeking a 7+ year labor & employment attorney. The ideal candidate will have significant counseling and some employment litigation experience and a broad understanding of federal and California employment laws and regulations. Preferably, the candidate should have a majority of experience in an employment practice group or employment-only law firm. The attorney’s practice will focus on providing advice and counseling to clients concerning employment law issues, with secondary work on employment litigation, including single plaintiff and class action matters. Counseling will include providing advice, drafting policies, handbooks, employment agreements, wage-hour, leave of absences, investigations, etc. For more experienced attorneys interested in this position, a book of business is not required. The candidate must be a member or pending member of the California State Bar.
1418San FranciscoL&ESeeking a 5+ year labor & employment associate. The position involves complex employment, corporate, and transactional employment counseling that will support our domestic and international employment practice. The position requires substantial experience in litigation and counselling, including deep knowledge of wage and hour law. Substantive knowledge of California Labor Code required along with experience drafting handbooks, policies and counseling clients. Also require enthusiasm to address, learn, and keep up with developments in broad range of employment related areas including PAGA, arbitration, leave laws, and the contingent workforce. We seek candidates with immediately transferable skills and a strong academic background from a nationally recognized law school. We offer competitive salaries and benefits.  Must be admitted to the California bar.
1419SacramentoL&ESeeking a 3 to 6 year labor & employment associate. Experience defending and advising corporate employers against wage and hour, wrongful termination, and employment discrimination claims in California state and federal courts desired. Assignments will include litigation, employer counseling and drafting of agreements and policies. Candidates must have significant law firm experience drafting motions, arguing law and motion matters, and taking and defending depositions. Distinguished academic record and exceptional research, writing and verbal communication skills are essential. Associate salaries are based on years of experience and bonus consideration is given for productivity and performance. Must be a current, active member of the California State Bar.
1420San FranciscoL&ESeeking a 4 to 6 year labor & employment associate. Experience in defending wage and hour claims, including wage and hour class action lawsuits, is also desired. The successful candidate will also have meaningful experience in transactional employment work, including the drafting of employment and severance agreements, drafting EEOC position statements and DFEH responses, and conducting witness interviews and depositions. Having a background in counseling employers on federal and state employment law compliance, drafting workplace policies and assisting clients with employment training programs is also a plus. Experience in traditional management labor relations is also advantageous. Superior academic and writing credentials along with California bar admission required.
1421San Francisco or Mt. View.L&EOur Employment Practices Group is seeking a Counsel with at least seven (7) years of employment law experience in both litigation and counseling. The ideal candidate will have significant and deep experience in and aptitude for advising employers (including and especially early and mid-stage start-up companies) on a wide variety of employment law issues, including, but not limited to, wage/hour, terminations, reductions in force, leaves of absence, workplace investigations and worker classification assessments, and preparation or review of employment agreements and policies, including offer letters, handbooks, compensation plans and separation agreements. Strong litigation skills, including experience managing single plaintiff as well as complex cases, are required. The candidate should have significant command of employment law, including and especially California state and local employment laws, together with a business-minded approach to problem solving for clients. Candidates should have a strong background in employment law, top academics, and must have CA bar membership.
1422Mt. ViewL&EWe are seeking an Employment Law Associate with two to six years of experience in both litigation and employment law counseling. The ideal candidate will have significant and deep experience in and aptitude for advising employers (including and especially early and mid-stage start-up companies) on a wide variety of employment law issues, including, but not limited to, terminations, reductions in force, leaves of absence and worker classification assessments, and preparation or review of employment-related documentation, including handbooks, compensation plans, and separation agreements. Strong litigation skills, including experience managing single plaintiff cases, are required, and class action experience is a plus. The candidate should have significant command of employment law, together with a business-minded approach to problem solving for clients.
1423San FranciscoL&ESeeking an associate attorney with two to four years of experience in the labor and employment area to work in the San Francisco office. In addition to employment litigation experience, candidates must either have traditional labor experience or be willing to develop such experience after being hired by working on union campaigns, labor arbitrations, and other traditional labor matters. Class/collective action and affirmative action/OFCCP experience are a plus but not required. Our national practice provides the opportunity to represent clients throughout the country and to be a part of a vibrant growth-oriented team. We are looking for individuals with strong academic credentials, solid experience in the labor/employment area, a willingness to travel, and a desire to do interesting work.
1424San FranciscoL&ESeeking a mid-level associate to join its Labor & Employment team. The position will be resident in the San Francisco office. Candidates should have at least three years of experience focused on employment law matters, including working knowledge of federal and California state employee-protective laws; performing employment diligence for corporate M&A matters; drafting and revising employment-related agreements, handbooks and policies; and experience providing advice and counsel regarding employment-related matters. The ideal candidate will also have employment litigation experience, including experience taking and defending depositions, briefing and arguing motions, responding to discovery, and appearing before courts and relevant administrative agencies. In addition, candidates must have strong academic credentials, excellent written and oral advocacy skills, and California bar admission.
1425San FranciscoL&EWe are seeking attorneys with 2-8 years’ experience in Employment or Education Law to join our vibrant practice in San Francisco.
1426SacramentoL&EWe are seeking an excellent employment attorney with 4-6 years of litigation experience to join our growing practice in our Sacramento office.  A demonstrated commitment to working for public sector clients is a key to success.  Enjoy immediate responsibility, regular client contact, and the chance to make a difference in a fast-paced and collegial environment.  
1427SacramentoL&ESeeking an attorney with 1-3 years of labor and employment law experience to join the Sacramento office. The candidate should possess excellent academic credentials and his/her experience should include significant litigation experience. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in California.
1428San FranciscoL&ESeeking an attorney with 4-6 years of employment or consumer protection litigation experience to support its nationwide and rapidly growing Background Check litigation practice in numerous nationwide class actions around the country. The position will be based in the San Francisco office. The candidate should possess excellent academic credentials, strong writing and organizational abilities, and his/her experience should include litigation and class action experience. Experience with consumer laws and regulations, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, is preferred. Candidates must be licensed to practice in California.
1429Walnut CreekL&ESeeking an attorney with 5-8 years of labor and employment law experience to join the Walnut Creek office. Wage and Hour / Class Action experience preferred. The candidate should possess excellent academic credentials and his/her experience should include significant litigation experience. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in California.
1430Walnut CreekL&ESeeking a 3 to 5 year labor & employment associate. Wage and Hour / Class Action experience preferred. The candidate should possess excellent academic credentials and his/her experience should include significant litigation experience. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in California.
1431San FranciscoL&ESeeking a 4 to 7 year labor & employment associate. The candidate should possess excellent academic credentials and his/her experience should include significant litigation experience. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in California.
1432FresnoL&ESeeking a 4 to 8 year labor & employment associates. The candidate should possess excellent academic credentials and his/her experience should include significant litigation experience. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in California.
1433Menlo ParkL&E3-5 years of employment litigation, class action or traditional labor experience Excellent writing and analytical skills, along with a strong academic background Must be current member of the California bar
1434San FranciscoL&EThe ideal candidate would have 3 – 5 years of experience. The candidate must have a strong academic background and demonstrate top-notch legal research, analysis and writing abilities, including fluent working knowledge and understanding of California and federal court procedural and evidence rules. In addition the candidate, must have experience working on defense of wage and hour class actions, PAGA actions, or collective actions (such as discovery, witness interviews and class certification) with partner and/or senior attorney oversight. The candidate must also have experience working on defense of single-plaintiff employment cases with partner and/or senior attorney oversight, experience taking and defending depositions, administrative hearings, and experience presenting oral arguments at state and federal trial court hearings. Appellate experience is also preferred, but not required. California bar is required.
1435OaklandL&EThe Labor & Employment Group is looking for a bright, energetic and ambitious attorney with three to seven years of experience for the Firm’s Oakland office. The candidate should want to assume significant responsibilities and to work in a collegial and mentoring work environment. Qualified candidates must have excellent academic credentials, outstanding analytical, research and writing skills, a strong work ethic and dedication to superior client service. Candidates must have a developed understanding of California and federal employment law, demonstrated ability to work independently, and experience advising employers and conducting administrative hearings. Workplace investigation and public sector experience are preferred.
1436San FranciscoL&EWe have an urgent need for a Class of 2013 – 2016 Employment & Labor Associate in our San Francisco office. The ideal candidate will have top academic credentials with 3-6 years of experience in: Providing or assisting with high level counsel to clients on employment law compliance issues; Litigating high stakes employment litigation in areas such as: trade secret/employee mobility, whistleblower (SOX, Dodd Frank), and high stakes single plaintiff employment actions; Advising on employment aspects of M&A transactions; Defending against employment-related class actions, including wage and hour class actions (class opposition strategy, fact development, briefing). Strong writing and client advice and relations skills, as well as the demonstrated ability to manage litigation on a day-to-day basis; draft and argue substantive briefs and motions; and take depositions with limited supervision are required. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple mission-critical projects, with the opportunity to work on various high-profile cases. Trial experience is a plus. Membership to the California Bar is required.
1437San FranciscoL&EAssociates with 1-4 years of experience with employment litigation and advice and counseling. Academic Requirements: Outstanding achievement, including law school record, references, and proven litigation and writing skills. Our lawyers generally are ranked high in their class at top tier law schools. Admission to CA bar: Required.
1438San FranciscoL&EOur full-service L&E practice delivers creative, specialized, and real-world solutions to keep our clients’ businesses moving forward. Our diverse team of more than 60 labor and employment attorneys cover every angle of the workplace: from complex ERISA matters, to employee use of social media. Whether it’s a routine hire gone awry, wage and hour class action, a health care reform question, or a precedent-setting labor dispute, Nixon Peabody has it covered. Job Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four to six years of experience in handling all types of employment litigation, including wage and hour class and representative actions, as well as experience in counseling management clients in employment law matters. The ability to manage cases independently through the fact investigation and pre-trial discovery phases is a plus. Qualified candidates will be motivated self-starters with stellar academic credentials, strong writing and oral communication skills, sound judgment, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. California State Bar admission is required.
1439SacramentoL&ESeeking a 4+ year labor & employment associate. Candidates must have significant experience in employment litigation. Individuals who have provided employers with employment-related advice and counsel would also be preferred. Experience should include defending class and individual plaintiff employment actions with an in-depth understanding of applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Qualified candidates should also have experience in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials. Excellent research, writing and analytical skills, and excellent academic credentials are essential. All qualified candidates must be admitted to the State Bar of California.
1440SF or Menlo ParkL&ESeeking a mid-level associate for its San Francisco or Silicon Valley office. Ideal candidates will have three to five years of legal experience and will have a range of experience which includes (i) working on high profile complex employment litigation cases, (ii) counseling clients on a wide variety of employment issues, including wage and hour experience, non-compete agreements, (iii) experience with the classification of employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and (iv) experience with labor and employment issues arising out of mergers and acquisitions. This position requires a minimum of a Juris Doctorate Degree and Bar membership, excellent academic credentials, three to five years of legal experience, superior academic credentials, and strong communication skills.
1441San FranciscoL&EThe Labor and Employment Department is seeking associates with at least two years of experience to join our group in a partnership-track position in either our Boston, New York, or San Francisco offices. Attorneys in this role will work on the labor and employment aspects of corporate transactions and draft and negotiate purchase agreements, employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, retention agreements, separation agreements, and other agreements in corporate deals. In addition, this attorney may spend a portion of his or her time on advice and counseling, executive compensation matters, employment litigation, and training. Applicants must have excellent attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.
1442San FranciscoL&ESeeking a 4 to 8 year lbor & employment associate with significant broad based experience in employment litigation, including 2 or more of the followings areas: discrimination and wrongful discharge employment litigation, wage-hour matters, or class and collective actions, and should be able to handle routine employment litigation with minimal supervision. Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills required. We offer a collegial environment and an excellent opportunity to continue to develop strong skills and grow with a national firm. This career growth opportunity provides the ability to work alongside top industry leaders with a firm that has a high profile national platform. Candidate must be admitted to the California Bar.
1443San FranciscoL&ESeeking two junior to mid-level associate attorneys with high-caliber experience working exclusively on labor and employment matters, with a significant emphasis on litigation. Experience with wage and hour class / PAGA actions is a plus. Candidates will have strong litigation skills, including writing and arguing motions, and complex fact investigation and analysis. Experience taking and defending depositions also a plus. Must have a strong academic record, and be admitted to CA Bar. We are the go-to firm for complex and high stakes litigation, and are at the cutting edge of class action and PAGA defense. Our attorneys advise employers of all sizes – ranging from Fortune 100 companies to privately-owned entities and business start-ups – in all aspects of employment counseling and litigation, and regularly appear before state and federal courts.
1444Palo AltoL&EEmployment Litigation associate with at least 5 years of experience in management-side employment law litigation and counseling. The ideal candidate will have experience providing day-to-day advice to fast-growing technology companies on all aspects of employment law (e.g. terminations, leaves of absence, reviewing and drafting policies), employment mobility issues (trade secrets, non-competes, and employee solicitation), and advising clients on employment-related issues in mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions. Candidates who are members of the California Bar are strongly preferred. Candidate must have excellent academic credentials, oral, written and interpersonal skills.
1445San FranciscoL&EThe Labor & Employment department is looking to hire a mid-level associate to join the San Francisco office. Candidates must have at least three years of California employment litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have strong case management and research skills, and experience coordinating matters in California state and federal courts. All candidates must be admitted to the California Bar.
1446San JoseLitigationAssociate Attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience and an interest in business, commercial, real estate and employment litigation law. Excellent academic credentials, analytical, writing and communication skills are required.
1447SacramentoLitigationWe are currently seeking 3rd to 5th Year Associate candidates to support our Sacramento Office’s Litigation Practice Group. The ideal candidate will possess trade secret litigation experience as well as business, banking and/or bankruptcy litigation experience. Candidates should also have strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials. A career at our firm is an opportunity to do exciting work with a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm. We value an energizing and supportive environment that promotes success for our clients and each other.
1448San FranciscoLitigation – InsuranceSeeking a 2+ year insurance coverage associate. This position includes all phases of litigation, including case management, motion practice, discovery, arbitrations, appraisals and trials. It also involves non-litigated insurance coverage work including research, taking EUOs, writing opinion letters and advising insurers on their obligations with respect to claims and claim-handling. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a group of accomplished lawyers and become part of our nationally-recognized coverage team. We offer a collegial and collaborative work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds and experiences which strengthen our ability to serve our clients and enhance our culture. Must be admitted to practice in California.
1449Palo AltoLitigation – Securities Preferred candidates should present a solid background in complex commercial litigation, with a preference for experience in securities class actions and internal investigations. The candidate must have (i) 4-6 years of significant litigation experience, preferably including depositions and oral advocacy (ii) practiced in the Litigation Department of a comparable law firm (iii) project-based experience, as well as the ability to multi-task on a variety of high-level assignments while continuously producing thoughtful, intelligent work product of superior quality (iv) experience working with and also overseeing junior associates and professional staff (v) a high level of academic achievement from a law school institution. Experience in the areas of class action defense, corporate governance matters, venture capital litigation, technology litigation, or privacy litigation preferred but not required.  Admission to and being in good standing with the California bar is required. 
1450Palo AltoLitigationSeeking a 1 to 2 year lit associate. The group focuses on complex commercial litigation for primarily tech and life sciences companies.  The ideal candidate must have experience with case management, legal research and writing, discovery, drafting pleadings, drafting and responding to written discovery and brief writing.  A federal clerkship is preferred and a high level of motivation and initiative is required, as well as strong academic credentials and big law firm experience. California Bar required.
1451San FranciscoLitigationPreferred candidates should present a solid background in complex commercial litigation, business torts, and internal investigations. The candidate must have (i) 1-2 years of significant litigation experience (ii) practiced in the Litigation Department of a comparable law firm (iii) project based experience, as well as the ability to multi-task on a variety of high-level assignments while continuously producing thoughtful, intelligent work product of superior quality (iv) a high level of academic achievement from a law school institution. Experience in the areas of class action defense, public company v. public company disputes, technology litigation, or privacy litigation preferred but not required. Successful candidate will join a dynamic office of a nationally prominent Litigation practice.
1452San FranciscoLitigationAssociate with 3-4 years of commercial or general litigation experience. Experience in taking and defending depositions, stand-up, and trials required.
1453San FranciscoLitigationOur ideal candidate would be a mid-level associate with a minimum of 3 years of general business and real estate litigation experience. The candidate must have experience in drafting pleadings, law and motion and other briefs, research, document review, case organization, responding to discovery, arguing in court, taking and defending depositions and managing client relationships preferred. An excellent academic record and strong writing skills are required. Familiarity with Concordance, Relativity and CaseMap preferred.
1454San FranciscoLitigationSeeking a 3rd year lit associate. Prefer candidates with a J.D. from a top law school, in the top 20% of law school class, and litigation experience. CA barred. Additional Information All applications must include: resume, law school transcripts (unofficial is acceptable), and legal writing sample. Qualified candidates only.
1455SacramentoLitigation – ConstructionSeeking a 4 to 6 year construction lit associate. This position will offer opportunities to work on a wide variety of issues in construction litigation matters including mechanics liens, stop notices, payment and performance bonds, delay claims, scope of work issues and other construction issues. Candidates must have significant law firm experience with all aspects of discovery and law and motion practice. Clerkship experience is a plus. A distinguished academic record and exceptional research, writing and verbal communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will have strong public speaking and advocacy skills. Associate salaries are based on years of experience and bonus consideration is given for productivity and performance. Must be a current, active member of the California State Bar.
1456San FranciscoLitigationThe ideal candidate will have between 5-6 years of sophisticated litigation experience, including emphasis in commercial, business and employment litigation matters. Candidate must have strong writing skills and the ability to work independently and possess a strong, positive presence and advocacy ability. Stellar academics and research skills along with entrepreneurial drive and initiative are preferred. California bar admission required.
1457San Francisco or Mt. ViewLitigationSeeking a junior litigation associate with one to three years of patent, trade secret, trademark, copyright, and/or commercial litigation experience. Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills a must. CA bar membership preferred.
1458San Francisco or Mt. ViewLitigation – SecuritiesSeeking a junior and midlevel securities litigation associates. Applicants should have one (1) to four (4) years of relevant experience. Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills a must. CA bar membership preferred.
1459San FranciscoLitigation – White CollarSeeking a 3 to 5 year white collar lit associate. Must have large firm experience and strong academic credentials.
1460Palo AltoLitigationSeeking qualified applicants with 3 to 5 years experience in general litigation. The Palo Alto office focuses on securities and IP litigation, white collar defense, regulatory investigation and compliance matters, as well as corporate and commercial litigation. Candidates to have three to five years of post-qualification experience in a leading law firm and strong academic credentials. Class of 2013 – 2016
1461SacramentoLitigationIdeal candidate should have 4 to 5 years of commercial, governmental and business litigation experience, including consumer class actions, preferably in a large law firm setting. Skills & Competencies Candidate must possess strong interpersonal, administrative and organizational skills, must be detail-oriented and have the ability to prioritize and manage workload; must be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Candidates should possess a strong academic background, superior drafting and research skills, negotiation skills, and the ability to take on significant project responsibility. Also, candidates should be diligent, detail-oriented, proactive, supportive, and team-oriented. Candidates must be admitted to the California Bar and should be willing to participate in community and professional organizations as part of professional development. Judicial intern/extern/clerk experience a plus.
1462San FranciscoLitigtion – ConstructionWe have an opening for an associate with 2-4 years of litigation experience, including: drafting discovery, drafting and opposing motions, case management skills, deposition experience, trial preparation and court appearances. Ideal candidates will have a general working knowledge of claims regarding design errors and omissions, construction defects, and delay and impact. Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
1463San JoseLitigationWe seek candidates with 2-4 years of business litigation skills. Strong research, legal analysis, and writing skills are required. We seek candidates that are proven self-starters as well as possessing the ability to work as part of a larger team. Candidates must be a current member of the State Bar of California in good standing.
1464SonomaLitigationSeeking a 1 to 2 year litigation associate to handle law and motion work, discovery, and prepare for and participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trials. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience including court appearances and depositions, and to develop a client network through direct contact with current clients and marketing opportunities to grow the practice. This associate will work with a small team that supports one Litigation Partner within the Real Estate Practice Group in the new Sonoma office, and will service clients throughout San Francisco and the North Bay Area, including wine country. Experience and Skills Admission to the California Bar 1-2 years of litigation experience (no prior experience in real estate law needed, but candidate should be comfortable practicing litigation, have the ability to work independently and collaborate with others, and be able to manage several projects simultaneously)
1465San FranciscoLitigationSeeking a 2 to 5 year litigation associate with experience in law and motion work, discovery, preparing for and participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trials. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience including court appearances and depositions, and to develop a client network through direct contact with current clients and marketing opportunities to grow the practice. This associate will work with a small team that supports one Litigation Partner within the Real Estate Practice Group in the new Sonoma office, and will service clients throughout San Francisco and the North Bay Area, including wine country. Experience and Skills Admission to the California Bar 2-5 years of litigation experience (no prior experience in real estate law needed, but candidate should be comfortable practicing litigation.
1466San FranciscoLitigationSeeking a 3 to 4 year litigation associate. Our ideal candidate would have three to four years of complex commercial litigation experience in both state and federal courts, as well as arbitrations or other alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Experience taking and defending depositions also strongly preferred. Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials are required. Please include a writing sample with your application.
1467San FranciscoLitigationSeeking a 3 to 5 year litigation associate.
1468San FranciscoLitigation – Real EstateWe are seeking a mid-level Associate to join the Litigation Group. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of commercial litigation experience. The candidate must have a strong desire to continuously develop trial and litigation skills and ultimately the ability and motivation to handle cases as the lead attorney. 
1469San FranciscoLitigationSeeking highly qualified associates with 2–4 years of litigation experience to join our high-profile litigation practice in our San Francisco office. Our litigation group boasts a diverse practice with an emphasis on complex commercial litigation, healthcare litigation, insurance coverage litigation, business litigation, white collar defense, consumer financial services, and employment matters, among others. Ideal candidates will have solid litigation experience at a top law firm, including conducting legal research, handling discovery, taking and defending depositions, conducting witness interviews, drafting pleadings, writing briefs, and preparing and arguing motions. Excellent legal writing and research skills are required. Requirements: 2–4 years of solid commercial litigation experience at a top law firm Excellent written and verbal communication and advocacy skills Excellent legal research and analytical skills Effective and efficient problem solvers with the ability to work independently and proactively, and develop creative solutions to meet client and team needs CA bar membership in good standing
1470San Francisco or Palo AltoLitigation – Consumer FinanceSeeking a highly qualified associate with two to five years of regulatory, litigation and/or enforcement experience to join our consumer financial services practice. Ideal candidates will have substantial consumer financial services experience, including familiarity with federal and state consumer protection statutes and their implementing regulations (e.g., FDCPA, FCRA, TILA, EFTA, TCPA, state and federal UDAP/UDAAP laws). The position will be focused primarily on litigation and regulatory enforcement matters, but also may include some regulatory compliance work. At Manatt, our consumer financial services practice represents a wide variety of clients, including banks, mortgage lenders and servicers, credit card issuers, auto finance companies, student lenders, specialty finance companies, institutional investors, and nonfinancial companies offering products and services subject to consumer financial protection laws, such as retailers, sports and entertainment companies, and telecommunication and satellite television service providers. A rapidly expanding part of our practice is advising emerging companies in the fintech space, including online lenders and mobile payment companies, regarding the application of legacy laws to their disruptive technologies. Requirements: Two to five years of regulatory, litigation and/or enforcement experience, at least one to two years of which related to consumer financial services Outstanding academic credentials Excellent writing, research and communication skills California Bar membership in good standing (or admission pending after passing California bar)
1471San FranciscoLitigation – HealthcareSeeking a 3–5 year healthcare litigation associate. Outstanding academic credentials. Excellent research, writing and advocacy skills. California Bar membership in good standing
1472OaklandLitigation – Land UseSeeking a 1 to 3 year land use lit associate. This position is open to our Los Angeles and Oakland offices. Candidates must have substantive land use/environmental litigation experience, and transactional experience is a benefit. Candidates must also have had significant experience with CEQA and NEPA Candidates should demonstrate strong work ethic and dedication to the practice of law as well as outstanding writing abilities.
1473San FranciscoLitigation – SecuritiesWe are expanding our practice. We are seeking two mid-level associates class of 2015 – 2017 to join our San Francisco Securities Litigation, Enforcement, and White Collar Criminal Defense Practice Group (SLEW). The ideal candidate will be a high performer with 2 – 4 years of experience in securities litigation, including: Private securities class actions; Derivative suits; and SEC investigations.
1474San FranciscoLitigationOur team is expanding and we are searching for class of 2014 – 2017 Litigation Associates in the San Francisco office. This is a rare opportunity to join an exceptional firm with a top-class litigation department, and leverage your existing skillset while building new skills as a complex litigator. The ideal candidate will be: go-getter looking to build a career as a strong litigator; enthusiastic about learning new skills in a variety of practice areas, including (but not limited to): Intellectual property, Securities, Class actions, Investigations.
1475San Francisco or Palo AltoLitigationSeeking junior to midlevel litigation associates. Stellar only.
1476Palo AltoLitigationSeeking a ’16 to ’17 securities litigation associate. This is a tremendous opportunity for associates who are seeking significant responsibility in managing cases and would like to be part of an international practice with opportunities to work with other offices (both U.S. and international). Candidates must have prior litigation experience, specifically working on significant briefs, legal research and discovery, taking/defending depositions and witness interviews. Strong writing/organizational skills, outstanding academic credentials and admission to the California Bar are required.
1477San Francisco or Palo AltoLitigation – PrivacySeeking a mid-level privacy associate. To handle a broad range of government investigations, litigation, and counseling concerning consumer privacy and data security as well as litigation concerning government access to information in the national security and law enforcement context. Candidates with a demonstrated interest in privacy and data security, including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, strongly preferred. Candidates should have superior writing skills, with 3-5 years of complex litigation and/or brief writing experience. Federal appellate clerkship or Supreme Court clerkships, experience in the U.S. Department of Justice and/or a Bristow Fellowship a plus. This position will be located in either the Palo Alto or San Francisco office.
1478San FranciscoLitigationSeeking a 2 to 3 year lit associate. This associate will be litigating complex matters, and working in a busy, collegial litigation group focused on expanding its strong practice. This new associates’ responsibilities will include developing and executing case strategies and plans, handling all aspects of litigation (fact investigation, pleadings, discovery, experts, motions, pretrial, trial, settlement). Litigation types including antitrust and unfair competition; construction and insurance recovery; intellectual property; labor and employment; product liability; white collar/investigations; and general commercial litigation. The successful candidate must have strong academic credentials, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills; must have superior oral advocacy, research and writing, analytical, and organizational and time management skills; and must have excellent judgment and decision-making skills. Just as importantly, the candidate must be committed to developing and growing their practice, network and expertise in a fast-paced group that provides the highest level of client service. Experience serving as a law clerk for a judge in the federal district court or Court of Appeals is a plus. Candidate is required to have a Bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctorate degree (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school with excellent academics, and be a member of the California State Bar in good standing.
1479San FranciscoLitigationSeeking a 3 to 4 year litigation associate. Our ideal candidate would have three to four years of complex commercial litigation experience in both state and federal courts, as well as arbitrations or other alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Experience taking and defending depositions also strongly preferred. Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials are required. Please include a writing sample with your application.
1480San FranciscoLitigationSeeking a second to fourth year litigation associate with excellent academic credentials and complex litigation experience at a comparable AmLaw 100 firm or with a government agency or department. The San Francisco Litigation Group is a collegial group that litigates securities and shareholder derivative claims, consumer class actions, and other complex commercial disputes. The group includes a white collar practice that conducts internal investigations and defends companies and individuals in federal and state investigations and related proceedings. Ideal candidates have experience drafting motions, handling discovery, and analyzing complex factual and legal issues.
1481SacramentoLitigationSeeking a litigation associate with 4 to 6 years of experience. Strong academic credentials, writing skills and interpersonal skills are required. Judicial clerkship is a plus. Membership to the California State Bar is required.
1482San FranciscoLitigationQualified candidates will have solid credentials and 1-4 years’ of litigation experience, including class action experience in false advertising matters and/or unfair business practices. Knowledge and an interest in the retail and e-commerce industry is preferred. Additional background in website accessibility matters, drafting and evaluating privacy policies and website terms of use, and Proposition 65 experience is a plus but not required. The position will involve research and client advisory work, analyzing and drafting pleadings, strategic discovery response and management, motion practice, witness preparation, trial preparation, and business development activities.
1483San FranciscoLitigationSeeking a mid-level litigation associate with 4–7 years of experience. Qualified applicants will have substantial legal research and writing experience, including drafting pre-trial motions such assummary judgement, demurrers, and 12b(6) motions to dismiss. Jury trial experience (either as trial attorney or member of trial team) is preferred, including familiarity with all pleadings/documents related to final status conference proceedings (e.g., motions in limine, jury instructions, evidentiary objections). Deposition experience is a plus. The ideal candidate is an adept team player who is detail-oriented, efficient, and able to perform in a high-intensity, fast-paced environment. Must be admitted to the California bar.
1484Redwood ShoresLitigationMid-Level Associate to join our diverse practice group. We are looking for a highly-motivated candidate who has excellent writing, communication, legal research and analytical skills. Candidates must have at least 4 plus years of meaningful commercial litigation experience. In addition, a high level of academic achievement and law firm experience is required. An entrepreneurial drive is preferred.
1485San FranciscoLitigation – L&EWe have an immediate opening for a 2nd – 5th year Litigation Associate with Labor & Employment experience. Experience with dispositive motions, discovery, deposition and trial prep experience a must. Advice and counsel experience a plus.
1486SacramentoLitigation – Real EstateOur Sacramento office is seeking a 3rd – 5th year litigation associate with experience in commercial real estate. Candidate must enjoy all aspects of a diverse real estate litigation practice.
1487Palo AltoLitigationOur Litigation Department is looking for attorneys with three to four years of post-JD experience across a number of our Litigation practice areas. We are looking for candidates with strong writing, communication, analytical and legal research skills. Experience or involvement in managing teams and the discovery process is helpful but not required. WilmerHale represents clients in complex civil and criminal litigation, securities and intellectual property litigation, and in criminal, congressional, civil, regulatory and corporate investigations. Our lawyers receive national and international recognition as top-rated practitioners and have a strong record of success as both trial and appellate lawyers. Our clients rely on us for our clear understanding of their industries and business goals, our in-depth knowledge of the regulatory and political environments in which they operate, and our experience in the technical and scientific disciplines at the core of their operations.
1488Palo AltoLitigation – SecuritiesOur Securities Department is interested in discussing positions with attorneys who have three to five years of post-JD experience (not including clerkships) and who have experience handling SEC Enforcement and other government investigations, internal investigations and other white collar and regulatory enforcement as well as related or parallel securities litigation matters. Learn more about our Securities Litigation and Enforcement practices. Experience in regulatory (e.g., the SEC, CFTC) or criminal (e.g., DOJ, a USAO, District Attorney, California Attorney General) enforcement organization would be helpful but is not required. WilmerHale represents clients in complex civil and criminal litigation; in international and domestic arbitrations; and in criminal, congressional, civil, regulatory and corporate investigations. Our lawyers receive national and international recognition as top-rated practitioners and have a strong record of success as both trial and appellate lawyers.
1489Palo AltoLitigation – SecuritiesWe are currently seeking an associate with 3-6 years of experience with commercial and securities litigation and/or government investigations for our Palo Alto office. The firm is involved in a variety of complex commercial litigation and has one of the strongest securities litigation and government investigations practices in the country.
1490San FranciscoLitigationSeeking a 2 to 6 year litigation associate. To work on copyright, trade secret, internet, privacy, contract, and other technology-centered commercial disputes for Silicon Valley’s largest companies and cutting-edge start-ups. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, as well as top-notch writing, speaking, and research skills. We seek hard-working candidates who will add new ideas to the discussion, run cases, and who possess meticulous attention to detail.
1491SacramentoMunicipal Law/Public Works ConstructionWe have an immediate opening for an attorney with a minimum of 4 years of municipal and advisory law experience focusing on public works construction. Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management degree and/or extensive experience in construction required. Experience attending legislative body meetings and capable of independently evaluating and responding to routine contracting questions and disputes. This position requires extensive document reviews, including interpretation of technical matters. Must be proficient in public contracting requirements, contract negotiation, drafting and review, Federal Funding requirements, bid protests, surety/bond issues, insurance issues, Government code claims.
1492SacramentoMunicipal LawSeeking an associate with 1-5 years of experience to join the Municipal & Special District Law Practice Group in our Sacramento office. The ideal candidate will have experience working with public agencies and a demonstrated interest in municipal law or public service. Key qualifications include excellent writing and research skills, superior public speaking ability, and the ability to immediately work directly with clients. Relevant professional experience may include, but is not limited to, Brown Act, Public Records Act, conflicts of interest and Government Code 1090, public contracting and procurement, land use and CEQA, real estate, code enforcement, legislative affairs and personnel. Meyers Nave offers a collaborative work environment where associate attorneys are an essential part of our team of attorneys working directly with our clients. Our Sacramento office provides a collegial, team-oriented work environment, with the support, structured training, and resources of a mid-size state-wide firm.
1493OaklandMunicipal Law/Gov’t Contracts & TransportationSeeking a 4 to 9 year associate or of counsel attorney to join the Municipal & Special District Law Practice Group in our Oakland office. The ideal candidate will have experience working with public agencies, including cities and transportation agencies, and a demonstrated interest in public agency law or public service. Key qualifications include excellent writing and research skills, superior public speaking ability and the ability to immediately work directly with clients. Transactional experience is essential. Relevant professional experience may include, but is not limited to, Brown Act, Public Records Act, Political Reform Act, conflicts of interest and Government Code 1090, public contracting and procurement, land use and CEQA, transportation, real estate and legislative affairs.
1494San FranciscoReal EstateSeeking a 2nd to 3rd year associate with broad based commercial real estate and transactional skills and experience. Experience in acquisitions, dispositions, development, leasing, joint ventures, commercial contracts and secured lending transactions as well as general transactional experience is preferred. Applicants must be a member of the CA Bar.
1495San FranciscoReal EstateWe are seeking a highly qualified, associate with 5+ years of experience to join our Real Estate Practice group. Candidate must have substantial transactional experience in complex real estate transactions, including joint ventures, dispositions, development, financing and leasing of various real estate asset classes. Candidates applying for positions with Coblentz should have strong academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent verbal and written communications skills.
1496San FranciscoReal EstateWe are seeking a highly qualified, associate with 3-5 years of experience to join our Real Estate Practice group. Candidate must have substantial transactional experience in complex real estate transactions, including joint ventures, dispositions, development, financing and leasing of various real estate asset classes. Candidates applying for positions with Coblentz should have strong academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent verbal and written communications skills.
1497San FranciscoReal EstateSeeking a 1 to 5 year real estate associate. We are seeking candidates with solid background in commercial real estate/finance. California bar admission is required. The successful candidate also will have excellent writing skills, superior academics from a top law school, the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently, and produce top quality work with minimal supervision.
1498San FranciscoReal EstateWe are seeking a highly qualified, experienced junior to mid-level associate to join our Real Estate Industry group. Candidate must have substantial experience in complex real estate transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, development and financing of various real estate asset classes, including, office, multi-family, industrial, retail and hospitality and leisure properties. Experience with hotel management agreements and hotel franchise agreements is desired but not required. Candidates applying for associate positions should have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. California bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly) required.
1499San FranciscoReal EstateSeeking a 2 o 5 year real estate associate. Should have solid experience in one or more of the following areas: lending, mortgage/mezzanine debt, joint-venture equity work and/or acquisitions and dispositions. The successful candidate must have the ability to run substantive portions of transactions and good client relation skills. We would also consider trained junior level finance/corporate lawyers with relevant joint venture and acquisition experience who want transition into real estate work.Class year – 2nd to 5th year.
1500San FranciscoReal EstateSeeking a 3+ year real estate associate. The ideal candidate will have substantial proficiency in real estate finance and a working knowledge of commercial acquisitions, retail and office leasing and public finance. Admission to practice in CA, immediate transferable skills and a strong academic background with excellent writing skills are also essential. Only candidates who meet these criteria will be considered.
1501Palo AltoReal EstateReal Estate associate with a 2+ years of experience who has worked on a broad range of real estate transactions for sophisticated clients. The candidate should have experience leasing and negotiating, documenting, performing due diligence, closing acquisitions and dispositions and secured financings. We are looking for someone with excellent academic credentials and law firm experience. Candidate must be a current member of the State Bar of California in good standing.
1502San FranciscoReal EstateSeeking a 2 to 4 year real estate associate. To work on purchases, sales and debt and equity financing of real estate projects, including real estate due diligence as well as leasing transactions. Experience with land use entitlement, the California Environmental Quality Act, and real estate development would be a bonus. Candidates will work closely with experienced lawyers who will provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact. Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. We require strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service. As required by the San Francisco Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.
1503San FranciscoReal EstateWe are seeking a Real Estate Transactional Associate Attorney with 3 to 6 years of experience to handle a wide range of commercial real estate and general business matters. Industrial, office and retail leasing experience or experience negotiating construction and design professional contracts a major plus. Responsibilities include: Drafting transactional documents Real estate due diligence Coordinating real estate closings Title review Business entity formation work Assisting with land use matters We are interested in a candidate with excellent academic credentials, who has been admitted to the California Bar.
1504San FranciscoReal EstateSeeking a 3 to 5 year real estate associate.
1505San Francisco or Palo AltoReal EstateSeeking a real estate associate with at least 2+ years’ experience or more (class of 2013-2016) in real estate transactions, joint venture investment structures and/or real estate finance. Lender representation and assisting foreign investors with in-bound US real estate investments are a plus. CA bar membership required.
1506San FranciscoReal EstateWe are seeking a mid-level real estate associate for our West Coast Real Estate Investment, Finance and Development practice in our San Francisco office. Responsibilities Represent clients in real estate acquisitions, financings and leasing transactions. Qualifications The ideal candidate is a member of the California Bar with 2 to 5 years of experience in real estate acquisitions, financings and leasing transactions, with a demonstrated ability to provide efficient legal services both independently and as part of a team. Candidates for this position should be willing to quickly integrate into our robust national real estate practice, committed to providing the highest quality of client services in support of a broad range of complicated transactions, and dedicated to professional development consistent with this partnership track position.
1507Palo AltoReal EstateWe have an urgent need for a Real Estate Associate in the Palo Alto Office. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience in handling real estate transactions in some but not necessarily all of the following areas: acquisitions and dispositions, construction and permanent financings, joint ventures, and the leasing of commercial office, retail, and industrial space Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are key: ability to attentively listen, actively engage, and concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form. A strong work ethic and an interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for client matters will add to your success on our team. Strong academic credentials in law coursework are highly valued. Bar Admission in California is strongly preferred.
1508San FranciscoReal Estate: We are seeking an associate with two to four years of experience working on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions. Qualified candidates will have experience representing buyers and sellers of commercial, retail and industrial properties and landlords and tenants. The ideal candidate will have knowledge in real estate acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, development, management and debt and equity financings.
1509San FranciscoReal EstateSeeking a 2014 to 2016 real estate associate. Prior transactional experience is required, including but not limited to acquisitions, dispositions, purchase and sale, leasing, joint ventures. Outstanding academic credentials and law firm experience are required. Admission to the California Bar strongly preferred.
1510San FranciscoReal EstateSeeking an associate attorney, preferably with a minimum of two to four years’ experience in real estate transactional, construction, and leasing experience. Successful candidates will have demonstrably superior legal writing skills and should possess exceptional academic credentials from nationally recognized law schools.
1511SacramentoReal EstateOur Sacramento office is seeking a 2nd – 4th-year transactional real estate associate. Candidate must enjoy all aspects of a diverse real estate practice. The role requires strong interpersonal, research, and writing skills.
1512San Francisco or Redwood ShoresCorporate – Tech TransSeeking a 3 to 4 year tech trans associate. Mandarin language skills are a plus. We would consider experienced mid-level M&A candidates with an interest or background in tech or life sciences.
1513San Francisco or Palo AltoTaxWe are seeking an associate with at least 3-5 years of income tax experience to join the Tax Department in our San Francisco office. This particular position will focus on defending businesses and high net worth individuals on federal tax controversy matters before the IRS and in federal court. More generally, Baker Botts has 50+ tax lawyers that assist some of the world’s largest corporations, partnerships, other joint ventures, and independent businesses with their tax problems. We advise on topics ranging from corporate tax issues, employee benefits and executive compensation matters, to tax controversies and state and local taxation. In addition, we counsel individuals, families, and entrepreneurs on wealth transfer, succession planning, and other estate tax issues. Ideal candidates will have solid federal and/or California tax controversy experience with some knowledge of the underlying federal tax law; a high level of academic achievement at an accredited law school; and be licensed to practice law in California.
1514San Francisco or Palo AltoTaxSeeking a 2 to 7 year tax associate. Should have experience advising on some combination of mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions and international transactions, (ii) a high level of motivation, initiative and excellent problem solving skills, (iii) strong client relations skills and experience handling several concurrent ongoing matters and (iv) a high level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school.  An LLM is preferred, but not required.
1515San Francisco or Palo AltoTaxSeeking a 4+ year tax associate to work on a variety of commercial transactions, including new business formations, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, partnerships and joint ventures, and financing transactions.  Ideal candidates will have both domestic and cross border experience.  We seek candidates with immediately transferable skills, excellent analytical and writing skills, and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized law schools. This is an opportunity to join a very fast growing practice of the largest law firm in the world that provides substantial client contact and practice development and professional growth opportunities. The candidate should be a self-accountable by nature and a true team player.
1516San FranciscoTaxSeeking an Associate for its Private Client Industry Group with at least 4 years of experience in counseling nonprofit organizations. The candidate must have knowledge of and substantial relevant experience with a particular focus on the corporate and tax laws applicable to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations. The position will require work on entity formation, governance, mergers, consolidations and dissolutions, tax planning, IRS audits and compliance, for a variety of types of organizations including private foundations, public charities, social welfare and trade associations, and charitable trusts. A thorough knowledge of charitable planning techniques is also expected.
1517San Francisco or Redwood CityTax – Exempt Org.Seeking a seasoned attorney to join our Tax-exempt Practice. The primary goal of the position is to leverage the expertise of the firm’s Tax-exempt Practice in order to expand the pro bono work the firm can provide to nonprofit and charitable organizations of all types and sizes. It is anticipated that a substantial portion of this position will consist of pro bono work, and in particular, the supervision of corporate lawyers providing front-line pro bono legal services to nonprofit and charitable organizations. Candidate should have substantial experience counseling nonprofit and tax exempt organizations and be able to provide oversight of and guidance to corporate lawyers who will be providing legal services on a range of complex legal issues. Expertise assisting nonprofits with formation and obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status, and advising them on issues such as foreign charitable activity, political activity and lobbying restrictions, operations, joint ventures, interactions with related for-profits, intermediate sanctions and the private foundation excise taxes, is strongly preferred.
1518San FranciscoTaxThe Tax Department is looking for a tax associate with 2 to 4 years of experience in M&A, finance, and capital markets transactions. This position is located in San Francisco, but candidates who would like to split time with our Menlo Park office will be considered as well.
1519San FranciscoTaxSeeking a junior to midlevel tax controversy associate. Candidates must have strong academic credentials, an LL.M. in tax and at least two years of tax experience. Candidates must also have excellent oral and written communication skills, enjoy taking a creative approach to solving tax problems, and demonstrate exceptional tax research skills. California Bar membership is required.
1520San FranciscoTaxSeeking a 3rd year tax associate to sit in our San Francisco, Orange County, Del Mar, Chicago or NY office. The ideal candidate has experience working with partnership and corporate taxation (including S corporations) on a broad range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and real estate transactions. Knowledge of international taxation, tax credit transactions, ruling requests and/or tax exempt entities would be a plus. Required: Prior experience in a law firm with a national reputation and outstanding credentials from a highly ranked law school. Preferred: LL.M. in Taxation.
1521San FranciscoTax – InternationalSeeking a 2+ year international tax associate. Excellent academic credentials required. Peer law firm experience is a plus. Must be admitted to the California bar.
1522SF or Palo AltoTaxSeeking a 3 to 5 year tax associate for our national practice, which encompasses all areas of federal, state, and international tax law for technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises at all stages of development. Our tax practice represents both companies and their investors in conjunction with the firm’s mergers and acquisitions and private equity practices, and also assists clients with debt and equity financings, technology transfers, complex licensing and collaboration arrangements, and both domestic and international tax planning.
1523San Francisco or Palo AltoTech Trans – Life SciencesMid-level to senior associate with life sciences technology transactional experience and a scientific and/or patent background in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, bioengineering or similar or other relevant background. Strong drafting skills and experience with IP issues and complex agreements strongly preferred.
1524Mt. ViewTech TransWe are seeking a technology transactions associate for our Mountain View (Silicon Valley) office with at least three years of technology and/or life sciences licensing experience for our growing technology transactions practice. The firm handles complex, innovative technology transactions at the intersection of technology and life sciences. Our technology transactions group also works closely with our corporate group, which is consistently ranked as one of the top IPO and M&A practices in the United States. Hundreds of health tech and life sciences companies have made us their trusted legal partner, and the list – like the industry – is growing quickly. We are called upon to resolve legal and business issues at the nexus of this innovative industry by companies in a wide range of products and services. Job Description: CA bar membership preferred. Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills required.
1525Redwood CityTech TransSeeking a highly qualified mid-level/senior associate to join our Intellectual Property Transactions & Strategies group. Candidate must have solid experience in intellectual property licensing, technology transfer and other technology transactions as well as in IP support (including intellectual property and technology transaction due diligence) of corporate transactions. The candidate should have experience in drafting and negotiating intellectual property licenses (including patent and trademark licenses); joint development, collaboration and other strategic alliance agreements; technology licenses and services agreements (including software as a service agreements); distribution agreements (including OEM and VAR and other reseller agreements) as well as performing intellectual property and technology transaction due diligence for corporate transactions and technology transfers. Should also have experience drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts, and counseling regarding intellectual property strategy. Candidates applying for attorney positions with us should have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. California bar admission required.
1526Redwood CityTech Trans – Life SciencesSeeking a qualified mid-level or senior licensing associate. The candidate should have experience in intellectual property licensing, technology transfer and other technology transactions as well as in IP support (including intellectual property and technology transaction due diligence) of corporate transactions in the life sciences arena. The candidate should also have experience in some or all of the following: drafting and negotiating intellectual property licenses (including patent and trademark licenses); joint development, collaboration and other strategic alliance agreements; technology licenses and services agreements (including software as a service agreements); distribution agreements as well as performing intellectual property and technology transaction due diligence for corporate transactions and technology transfers. Candidates applying for associate positions with Goodwin should have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. CA bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly) preferred.
1527San FranciscoTech TransSeeking a 1+ year tech trans associate. Successful candidates should have commercial and strategic transactional experience with an intellectual property and technology focus. Relevant work experience includes drafting and negotiating development, collaboration, licensing, supply chain, outsourcing and technology services agreements; conducting IP and M&A due diligence; drafting IP provisions in corporate transactional agreements and advising clients on IP ownership, protection and licensing strategies in a variety of industry sectors, such as software, semiconductors, e-commerce, life sciences, automotive, education, media and consumer products. Membership to the CA bar is required.
1528San FranciscoTech TransWe are currently seeking attorneys with outstanding credentials and qualifications to join our Technology & IP Transactions group. Our primary need is for attorneys who have four to six years of experience with technology and IP-intensive transactions or other relevant experience. Associates in our Technology & IP Transactions practice have the opportunity to work on a wide range of the transactions, both domestic and international, that Kirkland handles for public and private companies. These matters include mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, joint ventures, outsourcing (information technology and business processes), strategic alliances, software and systems (development and licensing), R&D and technology transfer, biotechnology agreements, and licenses (patent, trademark, copyright, and data/databases).
1529San Francisco or Menlo ParkTech Trans/Privacy Seeking a 3 to 6 year tech trans/privacy associate. Our global team represents clients across industries and of all sizes to help them through complex data privacy and security issues. Applicants should have a mix of experience with technology, regulatory and transactional work in relation to privacy and data security issues. The ideal candidate will have counselled clients on data privacy and security compliance, both in an advisory capacity and in relation to technology transactions (generally and/or data-driven deals), as well as supporting wider corporate transactions with expert data privacy diligence and deal negotiation. The candidate must have excellent drafting and negotiation skills, as well as superior verbal and interpersonal skills, and not only be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, but also pro-actively drive forward those matters internally without supervision. An aptitude for technology and an understanding of how online technologies work is strongly preferred. CIPP certification and/or experience advising on GDPR would also be a plus.
1530Menlo ParkTech Trans – Life SciencesThe life sciences licensing transactions group of the Silicon Valley office seeks a skilled and highly qualified associate with 2-5 years of licensing experience to join its practice. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Biology or Chemistry-related fields or experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. The candidate should have excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
1531Palo AltoTech TransSeeking an ’14 to ’18 tech trans associate. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated interest in intellectual property and technology and strong law school academic credentials.
1532San Francisco or Palo AltoTech TransWe are searching for a Class of 2014 – 2016 Technology Transactions Associate in the San Francisco or Palo Alto office. The ideal candidate will have: Strong substantive knowledge of intellectual property and contract law; drafting, negotiation, and counseling experience with a wide variety of IP and technology-related transactions, including license agreements, development agreements, distribution agreements, data sharing agreements, and service agreements; M&A experience, including conducting IP and commercial due diligence, and drafting and negotiating IP reps and warranties. Must have strong academic credentials from a top-tier law school and excellent written and oral communication skills.
1533Menlo ParkTech TransSeeking a 3 to 5 year tech trans associate. The ideal candidate should have some or all of the following experience: Negotiating complex commercial and technology transactions and intellectual property counseling assisting with intellectual property matters in connection with M&A transactions. Experience with privacy, data security and open source related matters is a plus. A technical undergraduate degree, particularly in electrical engineering or related physical sciences. Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Experience practicing intellectual property litigation and/or patent prosecution are also a plus.
1534San Francisco or Palo AltoTech TransSeeking a junior associate with licensing/IP transactions experience, including in-licensing, outbound licensing, development, collaboration and other commercial arrangements, as well as the IP aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs and joint ventures. Broad technology company experience, including Internet, media, software, hardware, alternative energy, and information technology. Position is open to San Francisco or Palo Alto.
1535Palo AltoTech Trans2-6 years of relevant law firm or in-house experience Background in intellectual property or privacy law and experience with licensing and larger corporate transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions or joint ventures or whole business securitizations Significant experience in drafting complex documents, managing large transactions, and handling negotiations Good understanding of the key risks and issues involved in cross-border transactions Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker Outstanding communication and negotiation skills Excellent drafting skills Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects Commercial and business awareness Ability to see the big picture and think “outside the box” Driven by professional growth Strong professional presence Client service focus Team player Strong judgment Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative Long-term interest in business law Fluency in English International experience a plus Admitted to the bar and in good standing Bar Admission: California
1536Palo AltoTech Trans- Life SciencesSeeking a biotech transactions attorney: practice focuses on strategic partnering and other commercial transactions for biopharmaceutical and other life science companies with significant client interaction and the potential to function in a broader general counsel capacity with clients on day-to-day and M&A matters. 3-6 years of licensing/partnering experience is strongly preferred, but candidates with other significant corporate, transactional and/or intellectual property (litigation or prosecution) experience will be considered. A biological sciences, chemistry and/or business background, as well as in-house legal experience, will also be considered favorably. Superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills are required for this position. We are open to having this position filled by someone working out of our Palo Alto or San Diego Offices, with flexibility over time to locate in another office (including San Francisco, New York or Washington, D.C).

Job #LocationPractice AreaJob Description
1537Century CityAdvertisingSeeking an associate with experience in advertising transactions (including representation of ad agencies, major brands, content creators, producers, studios, media and tech platforms and data licensors), legal and regulatory compliance counseling (in regard to marketing, advertising and privacy, and including sweepstakes, contests and promotions) and other transactional entertainment-related work (content licensing, talent and production agreements). The candidate should have 5-8 years of this experience for our firm’s internationally-recognized Entertainment, Technology and Advertising (ETA) Practice Group in our Century City office (San Francisco and New York also considered). This is a partnership track position. The associate will work with the partners in the ETA group and other attorneys in the firm on a wide variety of transactions including advertising, marketing, licensing, branding, promotions, endorsement, sponsorship, and media production deals for established companies and start-up ventures. Other requirements are high class standing from a “Top 30” law school, superior writing skills and attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a team. Preferred candidates will have had law school coursework in relevant areas of law. Candidates must already be admitted to the California Bar.
1538Downtown LABanking3 to 6 year banking/finance associate.
1539Downtown LABankingSeeking a 3 to 4 year banking associate Must have top academic credentials and large firm experience.
1540Downtown LABankruptcySeeking a 2+ year bankruptcy associate. The practice is a mix of debtor, creditor and distressed acquisition work. On the debtor side, high profile chapter 11 cases, including crossborder cases, and out of court restructurings. On the creditor side, representation of hedge funds, private equity funds and financial institutions.
1541Downtown LABankruptcy3-4 years of experience Qualifications The Finance department of the Los Angeles office is seeking an associate with 3 to 4 years of bankruptcy experience.
1542Downtown LABankruptcy1 to 5 year bankruptcy litigation associate.
1543Downtown LABankruptcy1 to 5 year financial restructuring associate.
1544Century CityBankruptcyQualified candidates must have strong academic credentials and two to three years of experience in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings at a large firm or clerkship with a bankruptcy judge. Apply if you would like to practice law in an environment where new challenges and growth are approached with energy, enthusiasm and teamwork, where you work directly with clients and where your efforts are appropriately rewarded with competitive compensation and benefits.
1545Century CityCorporateCorporate associate with a minimum of 4 years of experience, including M&A. Stellar academic credentials and major law firm experience required. CA Bar preferred.
1546Century CityCorporate – FinanceCorporate associate with a minimum of 5 years of debt finance experience. Stellar academic credentials and major law firm experience required. CA Bar preferred.
1547CerritosCorporateSeeking a 4-6 year associate with general corporate experience including mergers & acquisitions and corporate governance to join the Business & Tax team in our Cerritos office. Candidates must have stellar research and writing skills and a strong academic record.
1548Century CityCorporateSeeking a 5+ year corp associate. Candidates are required to have experience in broad-based general corporate matters, as well as in the mergers and acquisitions area. Securities law knowledge is preferred, but not required, and some experience in real estate transactional work is a plus. Excellent writing skills are a must. This associate will support our business transactional practice groups. Candidates must be self-motivated, confident, personable team players and have outstanding professional credentials. Admission to CA Bar is required.
1549Santa MonicaCorporateSeeking a 3 to 6 year corporate associate. Successful applicants will have significant experience structuring, documenting and negotiating a wide range of corporate, technology, intellectual property, and commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, business formation and capitalization, venture capital financings, intellectual property licensing, and commercial transactions. Experience advising clients regarding any or all issues in the following areas is also a plus: corporate governance; data privacy and security; intellectual property; and technology law issues.
1550Downtown LACorporate – Commercial FinanceWe are currently seeking 3rd to 5th Year Associate candidates to support our Los Angeles Office’s Commercial Finance Practice Group. The ideal candidate will possess experience representing borrowers or lenders in commercial loan transactions. Bankruptcy knowledge and experience is a plus. Candidates should also have strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials.
1551Downtown LACorporateSeeking a 2+ year corporate associate.
1552Santa MonicaCorporate – M&ASeeking an attorney with 3-6 years of experience with mergers and acquisitions. Candidates with experience and interest in private equity will be prioritized. Ideal candidates will have strong skills with drafting and negotiating transaction documents, managing client relationships, supervising junior associates, and handling day-to-day demands and work flow requirements of a variety of clients with sophisticated needs.  High level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school required.
1553Santa MonicaCorporateWe are seeking an associate with six (6) or more years of experience advising public companies with respect to Exchange Act compliance, Regulation FD and other disclosure matters, corporate governance matters, Nasdaq/NYSE compliance and other day-to-day issues that arise for public companies. This attorney can be located in any of our Seattle, Bay Area, or Santa Monica offices, and out of state candidates are welcome to apply. Experience with, or affinity for, technology and/or life sciences companies is preferred. Superior academic credentials and excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills are required.
1554Downtown LACorporate – Private EquitySeeking a 4 to 5 year corporate associate to work on private equity matters. Candidates should have 4-5+ years of experience both working in teams and in managing components of transactions independently, with specific experience in mergers and acquisitions (including control and minority transactions) and growth equity and venture capital investments, preferably for leading private equity and venture capital investor clients. Candidate must be proactive, with a strong business sense and the ability to effectively manage internal and external client and counsel relationships. Candidates applying should have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience and excellent written and verbal communication skills. California bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly) required.
1555Downtown LACorporate – Debt FinanceSeeking a mid to senior debt finance associate. Specific experience to include representing private equity firms, corporate borrowers, hedge funds and/or financial institutions in connection with junior and senior debt financings for leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations and other strategic transactions across a range of industries. Candidates applying for attorney positions should have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. California bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly) required.
1556Century CityCorporateSeeking an attorney with three to five years of corporate transactional experience with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions. Candidates should have a range of experience, including mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financings, private equity-sponsored transactions and joint ventures in a broad cross-section of industries. Applicants should have a strong work ethic and be prepared to devote substantial time to continuing to develop their transactional M&A skills and expertise and to training junior M&A associates.
1557Century CityCorporate – Debt FinanceSeeking a junior to midlevel debt finance associate. Among other things, ideal candidates will have excellent academic credentials and large law firm transactional experience in debt financing transactions that is directly relevant to our practice. Entertainment finance experience is a plus. Applicable experience is more important than class year, but we seek candidates with a minimum of two years of finance experience. JD or LLM degree from a US law school is required, and admission to the California bar is preferred.
1558Century CityCorporateSeeking an associate with 2 – 4 years of experience to join a team of corporate attorneys, representing middle market clients on a variety of corporate transactions. Candidates should have a strong general corporate transactional background, including experience with mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, spin-offs, divestitures, financings, and strategic investment and alliances. Solid experience in drafting and reviewing corporate documentation is required. Excellent academic credentials, as well as strong written, interpersonal and communication skills are required. Our corporate clients include public and private companies, wealthy individuals, and family offices. They span a diverse range of industries, including consumer products, electronics, entertainment, financial services, food and beverage, manufacturing, retail and technology. Candidates should be able to work in a team, while also handling significant individual responsibilities. Major transactional firm experience is required. Admission to the State Bar of California is required.
1559Century City or Downtown LACorporate – FinanceIdeal candidates will have 1-4 years of experience in commercial and other debt finance matters at a nationally recognized law firm. Candidates must have demonstrated lending experience plus general experience with a variety of financing transactions, including acquisition financing, sponsor financing, leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations. Excellent academic credentials, strong communication and analytical skills, and a client-team focused work ethic are required.
1560Century City or Downtown LACorporate – FinanceIdeal candidates will have 3-6 years of experience in commercial and other debt finance matters at a nationally recognized law firm. Candidates must have demonstrated lending experience plus general experience with a variety of financing transactions, including acquisition financing, sponsor financing, leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations. Excellent academic credentials, strong communication and analytical skills, and a client-team focused work ethic are required.
1561Downtown LACorporateSeeking an attorney with 3-6 years of securities-related and/or capital markets transactional experience to join our Capital Markets group. A demonstrated interest in capital markets work is required.
1562Downtown LACorporate – Debt FinanceThe ideal candidates would have experience (2-5 years) in one or more of the following areas: structuring, documentation and negotiation of secured and unsecured financing transactions for both borrowers and lenders, including senior, mezzanine and subordinated debt transactions; acquisition financings; and loan workouts. Candidates with leveraged finance experience, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions, are preferred.
1563Downtown LACorporateSeeking corporate associates in classes of 2011 to 2016. The ideal candidate would have experience (2 – 7 years) in mergers and acquisitions, private equity and general corporate and transactional matters. The ideal candidate would be motivated and one who seeks out responsibility and is familiar with taking a leadership role in transactions.
1564Downtown LACorporate – M&AThe Corporate department of the Los Angeles office is seeking an associate with 3 to 4 years of experience in mergers & acquisitions.
1565Century City or Downtown LACorporateSeeking a 3 to 4 year corporate associate for either Downtown LA or Century City office, to work on emerging companies work.
1566Century CityCorporate – Commercial FinanceSeeking a senior counsel with 8 plus years of law firm experience to join its Los Angeles office. The candidate must have a strong commercial finance background with substantial experience in representing financial institutions in secured and unsecured lending, and finance transactions including securities-based lending, asset-based lending and derivatives. Additional experience in securities matters and regulatory matters is a plus. Successful candidates will have excellent drafting, writing and analytical skills, accurate and strong attention to detail, high level of organization, strong verbal and interpersonal skills, and ability to independently manage multiple projects and people. Superior academic credentials and admission to the CA bar are required. Large or mid-size law firm experience preferred.
1567Century CityCorporateThe Los Angeles office is seeking a 4th to 6th year Associate for our Corporate Advisory Practice Area. Job Requirements: 4-6 years of corporate and transactional experience focused in the Finance & Banking area Excellent writing and analytical skills, along with a strong academic background Must be current member of the California bar
1568Century CityCorporateSeeking a 4+ year corp associate. Qualified candidates will have 4+ years of general corporate experience with mergers and acquisitions, general commercial transactions, and heavy private equity experience, preferably within a sophisticated law firm environment. Candidates should also possess the ability to interact with and advise business clientele and lead deal teams on transactions from inception through closing.
1569Downtown LACorporate Mid-level associate with 2-4 years of Corporate/M&A experience. Ideal candidates will have experience representing clients in a variety of corporate matters including private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures. Open to candidates located in Los Angeles and New York candidates willing to relocate.
1570Downtown LACorporateMid-Level associate with structured finance, finance or capital markets experience. Ideal candidates will have experience drafting credit agreements, indentures, security agreements, intercreditor agreements and disclosure for Rule 144A offerings, and have a desire to work with leading alternative investment managers. Open to candidates in Los Angeles and New York candidates willing to relocate.
1571West LACorporate Seeking a 2 to 4 year corp associate. Ideal candidates will have significant training and meaningful experience working on M&A transactions, including some drafting of due diligence checklists, term sheets, definitive acquisition agreements, disclosure schedules and typical ancillary agreements for M&A transactions. Experience with venture capital, private equity or public capital markets is a plus.
1572Downtown LACorporate – Private Investment FundsSeeking a 2 to 4 year private investment associate.
1573Downtown LACorporate – Project FinanceThe New York, Los Angeles, and Washington offices are seeking midlevel associates with 3 to 6 years of Project Finance experience. The ideal candidate will have top firm and academic credentials and will have prior experience in project finance specific transactions. The candidate must have strong competency in drafting and negotiating the principal financing documentation as well as experience in drafting or reviewing project documentation.
1574Downtown LACorporate – InfrastrutureSeeking a junior to midlevel infrastructure associate. The ideal candidate will have 2 – 4 years of experience, excellent credentials from a top law school, and a demonstrated interest in construction law, project finance law, public contract law or transportation regulatory law. Professional or academic background in engineering, construction and/or project finance is desirable but not required. California bar is required and international experience is also highly preferred,
1575Santa MonicaCorporateYou must have four to eight years of corporate transactional experience representing venture capital-backed private companies and their investors, specifically with respect to corporate governance, capital fundraising and mergers & acquisitions.   IPO and other public company experience a plus. Please note that for this role we are not seeking attorneys whose practice primarily involves negotiating technology transactions (e.g., licensing agreements and commercial intellectual property arrangements).
1576Downtown LACorporate – FinanceThe Los Angeles Office is seeking an attorney to join the Firm’s global finance group in a senior role to manage the loan portfolio within the Finance and Restructuring practice.  Our Finance and Restructuring practice clients consist of many high-profile bank and nonbank lenders, including private debt funds, BDCs, mezzanine funds and hedge funds.  Candidate must have extensive experience executing complex finance transactions and credit arrangements, managing client relationships, and training team members.    
1577Downtown LACorporate – FinanceSeeking junior and midlevel finance associates. The group’s clients consist of many high-profile bank and nonbank lenders, including private debt funds, BDCs, mezzanine funds and hedge funds. This position involves direct client contact and will provide many opportunities for business development training and participation. Candidate must have experience executing finance transactions and credit arrangements. Asset based lending experience a plus but not required. Strong academic credentials and law firm experience are preferred. Candidate must be admitted to the California.
1578Century CityCorporateSeeking a highly-qualified and motivated associate to join our Securities and Corporate Finance Practice Group. The position will be based in our Dallas, Denver, Kansas City, Los Angeles, St. Louis or Washington DC office. Experience forming investment funds, managing private and public capital raising transactions and advising clients on SEC disclosure and corporate governance matters preferred. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm experience, and well-developed problem-solving, writing and communication skills. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in the work described above.
1579Century CityCorporate – Private Investment FundsMid-level associates (class 2013-2016) with private fund formation and related experience to join our leading global Private Investment Funds group, comprised of an energetic, interdisciplinary team of over 120 lawyers globally focused on advising leading alternative investment managers and institutional investors, with a particular emphasis on fund formation, portfolio investments, secondary transactions, regulatory, compliance and operational matters. Strong candidates with general corporate experience at top firms will also be considered; fund experience required for senior associate position. Seeking candidates to join either the Boston, Los Angeles or New York offices.
1580Century CityCorporate – FinanceSeeking a ’10 to ’15 finance associate. The Finance Group is a lender-side finance practice, and represents top-tier clients in the industry including, Apollo, Bain, Carlyle, Goldman Sachs, KKR and Morgan Stanley. This dedicated team is widely recognized by their peers, and is Chambers ranked Band One. The group employs a unique staffing model to ensure an even distribution of work while providing substantial opportunities for growth, development and client interaction. Given the growth and scale of the practice, numerous opportunities exist for promotion, secondments and in-house placements. We are looking for an associate with a strong understanding of leverage finance and a mastery of core and ancillary documents. Preferred candidates would have at least 3 years of large law firm finance experience counseling a variety of lenders in mid and upper market club and syndicated transactions.
1581Downtown LACorporate – FinanceSeeking a second- or third-year finance attorney to start on the ground floor representing large institutional investors, leading commodity firms, automotive and energy companies while negotiating, drafting and researching relatively new statutory and regulatory law with a practice group leader who also works as a teacher, published author and leading international authority in the law of alternative finance. Candidates must have already demonstrated a commitment to a career in finance with personality traits and nature that include curiosity, ambition and drive, enthusiasm, and a gregarious high energy for a fast-paced, cutting-edge, established global practice. Candidates must be admitted to the California Bar.
1582Downtown LACorporateOur Downtown Los Angeles office seeks an associate attorney with 4-7 years of corporate transactional Mergers & Acquisitions experience.  Preferred candidates will have focused primarily on M&A transactions during their career, and will have significant, hands-on experience managing deals in this area at a law firm with a national reputation.  Experience in a transactional practice outside of M&A is not desired at this time. The associate must be comfortable drafting and negotiating complex documents and running deals from start to finish. The ability to work with other team members and clients, and “take ownership” of projects, is essential.
1583Downtown LACorporate – M&ASeeking a 2 to 3 year corp associate with transactional Mergers & Acquisitions experience. Preferred candidates will have focused primarily on M&A transactions during their career, and will have significant, hands-on experience executing deals in this area at a law firm with a national reputation. Experience in a transactional practice outside of M&A is not desired at this time. The associate must be comfortable running a diligence process, drafting disclosure schedules and ancillary agreements and executing deals from start to finish. The ability to work with other team members and clients, and “take ownership” of projects, is essential.
1584Downtown LACorporate – M&AOur Downtown Los Angeles office seeks an associate attorney with 6-8 years of corporate transactional Mergers & Acquisitions experience. Preferred candidates will have focused primarily on M&A transactions during their career, and will have significant, hands-on experience managing deals in this area at a law firm with a national reputation. Experience in a transactional practice outside of M&A is not desired at this time. The associate must be comfortable drafting and negotiating complex documents and running deals from start to finish.
1585Century CityCorporate – Financeseeks a junior to mid-level associate (2-5 years of experience) for its Global Transportation Finance Group. Candidates should have some relevant experience in finance (preferably aviation, aerospace, railroad, marine industries), commercial lending, project finance, structured finance, equipment finance, secured finance or similar experience representing financiers, lessors, manufacturers and customers. Candidates with immediately transferable corporate/finance skills and strong academic backgrounds are preferred. California bar admittance is required.
1586Century CityCorporatemid-level associate with 4-6 years of M&A and general corporate experience for its Finance & Transactions Group. Candidates should have experience with structuring, drafting and negotiating merger and acquisition agreements, commercial contracts and other corporate agreements and documentation. Experience with private equity is preferred but not required. Candidates must have a strong academic background, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently in a fast-paced and intellectually challenging environment. Candidates with a business, accounting or MBA background are appreciated. In addition, candidates must be admitted to the California Bar or admitted to the Bar of another state and applying for admission to the California Bar.
1587Century CityCorporateSeeking a senior commercial transactions/corporate associate. Qualified candidates will have extensive law firm experience, excellent academic credentials, and effective oral and written communication skills. The candidate is expected to have a thorough understanding of commercial licensing transactions and intellectual property support for M&A transactions.  Specific experience in digital media, gaming and endorsements preferred.  Must be CA barred.
1588Downtown LACorporateOur Private Equity group has a position open for a 2 to 4 year associate to join a growing practice. Candidates should have experience working on growth equity, mid-market buyouts, portfolio company exits, and control investment for private equity fund clients. Excellent writing, presentation and interpersonal skills, and strong academic credentials also required. Clients include the largest global private equity funds in the world as well as leading mid-market funds. Successful candidates may sit in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Austin, Los Angeles, or Seattle.
1589Downtown LACorporateSeeking two 4 to 8 year transactional associate attorney. Ideal applicants will have experience representing high-growth businesses in connection with financings, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters. Matters on which candidate may work may relate to tokenized assets (cryptocurrency), cannabis and many other industry sectors. Working knowledge of (i) intellectual property transactions and (ii) Regulation A of the ’33 Act preferred. Candidates will have worked in the corporate department of a national or international law firm and will have a high level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school.
1590PasadenaEducationSeeking 4-6 year associate with education law experience for our Pasadena education law group. Candidates must have stellar research and writing skills, excellent presentation skills, and a strong academic record.
1591CerritosEducationSeeking 0-3 and 4-6 year associate to work with our Irvine education law group. Prior education experience is a plus, but not required. Candidates must have stellar research and writing skills, excellent presentation skills, and a strong academic record.
1592Downtown LAEnergyThe energy, project development, and project finance group is looking for two associates to join the Los Angeles office.  Candidates must have between one and three years of big law firm experience with a focus on project finance.  The ideal candidate will have familiarity with renewable energy projects involving wind and solar power, including complex transactions involving construction financing, term loan finance, and back-leverage finances.  Preferred candidates will have experience representing sponsors and lenders, including financial institutions and institutional investors.  Candidates should be admitted to the California Bar.
1593Century CityEntertainment2 to 4 year entertainment associate.
1594Century CityEntertainment The Century City Office is seeking mid-level Entertainment Transactional Associates with the following experience: entertainment transactions in television/motion picture/endorsement; entertainment transactions with Mandarin language skills. Outstanding academic credentials and big law firm experience required.
1595Century CityEntertainmentThe ideal candidate has a minimum of 1-3 years of experience working on entertainment transactions in film, television, streaming/digital media, music or sponsorship/endorsements, and preferably, development, finance, production and distribution. Candidate must have superior writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment concurrently servicing multiple leading industry clients. Prior experience in a law firm with a national reputation preferred and outstanding credentials from a highly ranked law school required. In-house experience at a studio, network or other media company also a plus. Preferred candidates will have had law school coursework in IP and entertainment-related subjects. Knowledge of a foreign language preferred. Candidate must already be admitted to the California bar.
1596Century CityEntertainmentSeeking a 3 to 5 year transactional entertainment associate to add to its internationally-recognized Entertainment, Technology and Advertising Practice Group in our Century City office. The attorney MUST have between 1-4 solid years of relevant transactional experience (television and/or motion picture development, finance, production, distribution and/or advertising and/or music) and must already be admitted to the California bar.
1597Downtown LAEntertainmentSeeking a associate/counsel to continue the dynamic growth of its global entertainment group. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years of transactional entertainment experience working as outside or in-house counsel. The position will involve working with new and existing clients on a wide range of industry matters, including M&A, dispositions and joint ventures involving entertainment and media companies worldwide. Additional industry experience to complement Skadden’s existing capabilities also will be considered. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and expect to have significant participation in networking and business development opportunities. A high level of academic achievement and law firm or in-house studio experience is preferred.
1598Downtown LAEnvironmental – Land UseSeeking a 3+ year land use associate. To work on a full spectrum of land use matters, including project entitlement and litigation. The preferred candidate will have experience with permitting, entitlements, CEQA/NEPA, planning and zoning law, the Subdivision Map Act, and land use litigation, including CEQA litigation. Experience with natural resources, wetlands, endangered species, California Coastal Commission, and historic preservation is helpful but not required. Experience or interest in environmental law, including contaminated site transactions and litigation under CERCLA, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and state equivalents is also helpful but not required. This position will be located and will work primarily with attorneys in our Los Angeles office, but will also work periodically with attorneys in our other offices. A high level of academic achievement and major law firm experience are required. Admission to the State Bar of California is required.
1599Downtown LA; MB; RiversideEnvironmental – CEQASeeking an attorney with a minimum of 7 years of post-law school CEQA experience (both transactional and litigation). Land use experience preferred. The attorney can be based in our Los Angeles, Irvine, Manhattan Beach or Riverside but must be willing to work out of our Riverside office regularly and as needed.
1600Century CityEnvironmental – Land UseOur ideal candidate would have a minimum of 3 years of experience, excellent writing and communication skills, strong academic credentials, a desire to work on land use matters both locally and statewide and a collegial attitude. Knowledge of CEQA is key, experience with Planning and Zoning Laws, Municipal Law, Administrative Law, and the Subdivision Map Act is highly desirable. Litigation background is also desirable.
1601Downtown LAEnvironmental – Land UseSeeking a 1 to 3 year land use lit associate. This position is open to our Los Angeles and Oakland offices. Candidates must have substantive land use/environmental litigation experience, and transactional experience is a benefit. Candidates must also have had significant experience with CEQA and NEPA Candidates should demonstrate strong work ethic and dedication to the practice of law as well as outstanding writing abilities.
1602Downtown LAEnvironmental – Land UseSeeking a 4 to 6 year associate for its Land Use Practice Group in its Los Angeles, Oakland or Sacramento office. A successful candidate should demonstrate outstanding writing ability. Candidates must have substantive land use/environmental litigation experience, and transactional experience is a benefit. A candidate also should have experience with CEQA, NEPA and other environmental protection laws as well as planning and zoning law.
1603West LAEnvironmental – Land UseSeeking an associate with four to six years of relevant experience to join our land use practice. Our land use group works with developers, property owners, investors, public agencies and nonprofits to guide complex and sensitive projects through an increasingly intricate regulatory approval process. The ideal candidate will have experience with land use, administrative law, zoning, and CEQA/NEPA compliance and litigation. Requirements: Four to six years’ solid land use experience Outstanding academic credentials Excellent writing, research and communication skills California Bar membership in good standing.
1604Downtown LAEnvironmental – Land UseCandidate should have a minimum of 4 – 6 years of experience working on administrative land use matters for major projects at another top-tier law firm, as well as substantial CEQA experience. Candidate must have strong academic credentials, excellent writing skills, familiarity with the land use/zoning process in the City of Los Angeles and other local governments in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, and experience playing a role in complex land use matters. The candidate should have the desire to increase his or her expertise, develop business and other qualities leading to professional development and partnership. The ideal candidate would have substantive experience representing developers to obtain project entitlements, including general plan amendments, specific plans, subdivision map approvals, zone changes, development agreements, use permits, etc. He or she would also be familiar with federal and State law relating to endangered species, wetland laws, coastal protection, historic preservation, redevelopment and affordable housing. Substantial working knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is important, particularly the ability to supervise the preparation of an EIR or other CEQA documents. The ideal candidate would also have solid experience speaking at public hearings and knowledge of municipal law. We do not expect a candidate to have expertise in all of these areas, but we are interested in an associate who has focused on land use and development work and is knowledgeable in a number of these areas.
1605Downtown LAERISASeeking a 1 to 5 year employee benefits & compensation associate. The ideal candidate will have experience in advising private and public companies on executive compensation and employee benefits arrangements, including equity and cash-based incentive compensation programs and change in control and severance arrangements, and advising on compensation and benefits issues in corporate transactions. Candidates with corporate and tax backgrounds who have an interest in practicing in the executive compensation area are also encouraged to apply. Strong academic credentials and excellent communication, analytical, and writing skills are required. Major law firm experience is a plus. We will consider entry level candidates from top law schools with a GPA of 3.7 (or equivalent) or higher.
1606Riverside or OntarioERISAWe are seeking an associate with 2 to 5 years of employee benefits and tax experience. Ideal candidate will have experience representing public employers on matters related to state, regional and local retirement systems (including CalPERS, CalSTRS and 1937 Act systems), and advising public employers with respect to qualified retirement plans and other pension and welfare benefit. Working knowledge of ERISA would be preferred but not required. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated and creative thinker to join a practice group that is experiencing significant growth. This position is based out of our Riverside or Ontario Offices.
1607Santa MonicaERISAWe are seeking a mid-level Corporate/Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Associate to join our Silicon Valley or Santa Monica office. The ideal candidate will have two to five years of experience in executive compensation, mergers & acquisitions and related securities law issues, and should have significant deal experience. Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills a must.
1608Downtown LAERISAThe practice is a mix of (1) executive compensation, (2) equity and other incentive compensation, and (3) ERISA work. Emphasis on the first two categories. Mix of transaction related work as well as general advisory work. Classes of 2014 – 2017 (preferred, but not inflexible)
1609Downtown LAERISASeeking a 2+ year benefits & compensation associate. Must have top academic credentials and large firm experience.
1610Santa MonicaERISAThe group seeks an associate with two to five years of experience in assisting with M&A transactions, IPOs and both TCG and public company day-to-day advise and counseling.
1611Century CityEstate PlanningSeeking a 2 to 3 year Trusts & Estates associate. Ideal candidates will have experience in trust administration and estate planning for high net worth individuals and families. Experience drafting estate planning documents is required. Commitment to the highest quality of work and client service is expected. Strong academic credentials and admission to the State Bar of California are required. An LL.M. is a plus.
1612Century CityEstate PlanningSeeking a 3 to 6 year trusts & estates associate. Applicants should have experience drafting core estate planning documents, as well as managing estate freeze transactions, charitable planning, and estate administrations. Experience with international estate planning is a very strong plus. Prefer someone who iscurrently enrolled in or who has already completed a related LL.M. program. Excellent academic credentials, prior law firm experience, and effective communication skills required.
1613Century CityEstate PlanningSeeking a 4 to 6 year trusts & estates associate. ‘The focus of this role will be to work directly with and advise high net worth individuals and family businesses on tax, trust and estate and business succession matters. Strong academic credentials (JD required; LLM is a plus). Ability to work directly with clients to identify estate and succession goals and develop and implement related strategies including drafting complex estate and gift planning documents (ranging from revocable trusts to GRATs, ILITs, dynasty trusts to other wealth planning strategies). Expertise preparing, researching and reviewing gift, estate and GST tax returns and the issues that arise in connection therewith. Experience handling complex trust administrations and the issues that arise in connection with them, including valuation of assets, managing beneficiary expectations, and division and allocation of trusts Charitable tax and planned giving experience is a plus. Strong project management, ability to balance a large number of competing priorities. Ability to handle client matters independently, with minimal supervision. Attention to detail. Team Player Ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
1614West LAGovernmentSeeking a 1 to 3 year government associate. Ideal candidates will have strong complex litigation, corporate transactional and/or governmental law experience at a top law firm or city attorney’s office, with a demonstrated interest and enthusiasm for government, public policy, civic engagement and politics. Experience with local, state and federal government contracts is preferred but not required. Our government attorneys assist local, state and federal clients in navigating complex legal and public policy issues at the intersection of law, business and government. They work on a broad range of substantive areas involving local and state government contracts, bid protests, land use, municipal/public law issues (open meetings, public records and election law), government ethics, government investigations and audits, sale to and acquisition of regulated facilities, legislative and regulatory strategy and advocacy, and public policy issues across a spectrum of industries. Our attorneys appear before various boards, commissions, joint powers authorities, city councils and committees, administrative tribunals, and other government entities. While our principal focus is on the Greater Los Angeles area, our attorneys work closely with attorneys, consultants and lobbyists in our Sacramento, San Francisco and Orange County offices, as well as the energy, environmental, infrastructure, litigation, corporate and health law specialists within the firm. Requirements: One to three years of solid complex litigation, transactional and/or government law experience at a top law firm or city attorney’s office Demonstrated interest and enthusiasm for government, public policy, civic engagement and/or politics Stellar academic credentials Excellent writing, research and advocacy skills Effective and efficient problem-solver with the ability to work independently and proactively California Bar membership in good standing
1615Century CityHealthcareSeeking a healthcare associate to join our national healthcare practice in Los Angeles. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm experience and superb writing and communication skills. The ideal candidates will possess 2+ years of healthcare experience; consulting or other practical and operational experience is a positive. Polsinelli is particularly interested in candidates who have the ambition, drive and team-orientation to help grow our national practice. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package with challenging work in a collegial environment. Relocation support is available for highly qualified candidates.
1616Downtown LAIP – ProsSeeking a patent attorney or patent agent with 2-5+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution for their Los Angeles office. Candidates must possess a 4 year degree in electrical or computer engineering. Experience with telecommunication and/or circuit transistor technologies is a plus. Membership to the Patent Bar is required.
1617Downtown LAIP – LitSeeking a junior IP lit associate. The Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Group is made up of 140+ attorneys who advise clients along the life cycle of their most important assets—spanning patents, copyrights, trademarks, rights of publicity, trade secrets, and related issues. Our Patent Litigation team combines proven trial and appellate experience, strategic approaches, and technological knowledge to enforce and defend our clients’ patent rights, particularly in the life sciences and technology industries. Attorneys work on matters for clients such as Adobe, Boston Scientific Corporation, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Crocs, GE, Google, Motorola, Nintendo, Novartis, Pfizer, and Samsung. Qualified applicants for these positions must have a minimum of one year of prior work experience in patent litigation in district court and/or ITC proceedings; strong research, writing and analytic skills; an ability to work independently and creatively; as well as an ability to work successfully as part of a team. A degree in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Software Programming, or a related field is required. Applicants with some degree of familiarity with software coding are preferred. All applicants should have excellent academic credentials and references. Applicants must currently be licensed, or currently eligible to become licensed, to practice law in the jurisdiction(s) where they apply.
1618Los AngelesIP – Privacy Seeking a 2 to 4 year associate with significant substantive experience in privacy or cybersecurity compliance, cyber incident response, related investigations and litigation. Interested candidates should have a strong interesin working in a dynamic privacy/security practce, as well as strong analytical and writing skills, good business judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently. Prior technical experience or practical experience with privacy or cybersecurity, experience negotiating contract terms related to privacy and cybersecurity obligations, or significant international privacy experience is a plus. Preferred candidates will have immediately transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally-recognized schools. Candidates may be based in Washington, DC, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Seattle, New York City, Miami, or Chicago.
1619San DiegoIP – ProsQualified candidate must hold an advanced degree in Chemistry or a related field and have strong patent preparation experience – domestic and international, specifically in organic chemistry or similar technology. Experience preparing responses to Office Actions issued by the USPTO required. Ideal candidates will have immediately transferable skills, with a strong academic background, excellent written and oral communication skills, and law firm experience and/or industry experience. Candidates must be admitted before the USPTO, or should be scheduled to take the Patent Bar in the near future. Mandarin language skills, although not required, would be a plus. To be considered, an associate candidate must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school and must be in good standing and an active member of the bar of the state in which the candidate is admitted to practice. Timely admission to the bar of the state where the office of hire is located will be a condition of employment.
1620Century CityIP – Pharma & BiotechSeeking a junior to mid-level associate to help support the firm’s pharmaceutical and biotechnology regulatory practice. The associate’s primary responsibilities will include: (1) working with other attorneys at the firm who specialize in the regulation of pharmaceutical and biotechnology products by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA); (2) assisting the firm’s clients in obtaining FDA approval of new drugs and biotechnology products; (3) responding to client questions related to the regulation of clinical trials by the FDA; and (4) drafting and negotiating a broad range of agreements related to the conduct of clinical trials. The candidate should be a graduate of a nationally-ranked law school and a member of the California bar. The candidate should also have at least one year experience practicing law in a top-tier law firm, in a relevant government agency, or in-house at a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company. The ideal candidate will also have a general understanding of FDA’s regulation of pharmaceutical products and clinical trials.
1621Downtown LAIP – LitigationSeeking a 2+ year IP lit associate. All technical disciplines will be considered, but a technical degree (e.g., electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science) or significant experience handling substantive patent issues with the ability to learn underlying computer and electronic related subject matter is strongly preferred. Fluency in Mandarin is also highly desirable. Candidates must be admitted to a State Bar (California preferred).
1622San Francisco, Menlo Park or Walnut Creek, San Diego or Los AngelesIP – TMSeeking a Trademark Attorney with at least 4 years of direct trademark experience, plus a background in software development. This position is an alternative to traditional partnership-track positions, and has a lower billable hour requirement and de minimus non-billable requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in trademark and copyright disputes in on-line and digital media and investigations and enforcement against infringement by parties operating outside the United States. The candidate will need to have demonstrated experience in conducting online investigations, notice and takedown procedures, and online rights protection mechanisms such as the DMCA, the UDRP and/or other domain name dispute resolution mechanisms. The candidate will also have a solid technical background and the ability to quickly learn new technology. Should have experience in one or more of the following areas: software application development, API development, computer engineering, Internet applications, object-oriented programming. Successful candidates will have strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing skills, be highly organized and detail oriented. Candidates interested in the Seattle, San Francisco, Silicon Valley (Menlo Park), Walnut Creek, San Diego or Los Angeles offices will be considered.
1623Beverly HillsIP – TMSenior Trademark Attorney with at least 7 years of direct trademark prosecution experience. This position is an alternative to traditional partnership-track positions, and has a lower billable hour requirement and de minimus non-billable requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in helping manage U.S. and international trademark portfolios with specific experience in trademark clearance, prosecution, investigations and routine enforcement. Successful candidates will have strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing skills, be highly organized and detail oriented. Candidates interested in the San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Silicon Valley, or Los Angeles offices will be considered.
1624Downtown LAIP – LitSeeking a 2 to 6 year IP litigation associate. Must have complex patent litigation experience in both state and federal courts, as well arbitration or other alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Experience taking and defending depositions also strongly preferred. Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials are required.
1625Century CityIP – TMSeeking a 4 to 8 year trademark & copyright associate. Work will include trademark & copyright law, including trademark prosecution, agreements, clearance, strategic advice, counseling, and enforcement. Candidates must have strong academic credentials, as well as superior written and verbal communication skills.
1626West LAIP – Privacy Seeking a highly qualified associate with three to six years of privacy and data security experience to join our privacy and data security business unit. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience counseling clients on privacy and data security matters, including incident response and investigations, regulatory, and litigation matters. Experience drafting information security and privacy contractual provisions, including warranties and representations, specific indemnities and information security addendums for vendors, and developing ongoing audit and review protocols is a plus. Experience developing proactive programs to comply with state, federal and international cybersecurity and privacy laws and regulations is preferred. Requirements: Three to six years of privacy and data experience at a top law firm Outstanding academic credentials Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills Strong writing, research and analytical skills Bar membership in good standing
1627Century CityIP – Privacy Our Los Angeles office is seeking an Associate with 1-4 years of related cybersecurity/privacy law firm experience for its Global Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Group. Job Requirements: Experience advising clients on cybersecurity and global data privacy issues Understanding of frameworks for assessing cybersecurity maturity (e.g., ISO 27001/27002, NIST standards, CIS Controls), and applicable legal standards State, Federal, and International breach response experience Experience advising clients on data privacy and security laws, including CCPA and GDPR Technical background preferred but not required Must be current member of the CA bar
1628Downtown LAIP – LitThe IP Litigation practice is growing and we are seeking to expand our team. Outstanding research and analytical skills are imperative. Undergraduate degree in EE/CS or other technical fields will be considered/valued, but not required. Excellent oral and written communication skills are key. Sound legal and business knowledge in working on a broad spectrum of cases and counseling clients with respect to ongoing matters. Admission to a state bar is required, but may be different for the office to which the candidate is applying.
1629Downtown LAIP – LitSeeking a 1 to 6 year patent lit associate. Our patent practice has focused on biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, computer software, computer hardware components, computer connectivity and networks, but our cases cover a range of technologies for a range of clients. Admission to CA bar: Preferred but not required initially. Admission to practice before the United States PTO is a plus, but not necessary. Type of experience: Strong understanding of the patent laws.
1630Downtown LAIP – LitThe Los Angeles Intellectual Property & Technology practice group is looking for an Intellectual Property Litigation attorney with experience in District Court litigation. Experience with patent litigation is preferred. In addition, candidates should have excellent academic credentials. They should also have experience drafting and editing pleadings, briefs, and other written work product. We seek associates who are eager and willing to work hard, and who pride themselves on care, thoughtfulness and attention to detail in their work.
1631Downtown LAIP – ProsSeeking an associate with 1-2 years of experience to join its growing Patent Prosecution group. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and experience at an AmLaw100 law firm. To be considered, candidates must have a background in bioscience. A Ph.D. or an advanced life sciences degree is preferred and candidates must be admitted to the USPTO. California bar members strongly preferred.
1632Century CityIP – LitSeeking a patent litigation associate with advanced bio/chem degrees (bio preferred), patent litigation experience, strong writing skills, outgoing personalities, who are team players, and who have an interest in contributing to a rapidly growing, sophisticated, and dynamic life sciences patent practice in Los Angeles.
1633Downtown LAIP – ProsSeeking a 1+ year patent pros associate with a graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Organic Chemistry. The successful candidate will work with our growing Life Sciences department and others in our Intellectual Property Group and will have opportunities to help develop business. Arizona Bar or willingness to become admitted to the Arizona Bar (including through reciprocity or on motion) and USPTO admission required. Additional Snell & Wilmer locations can be considered commensurate with experience, including Los Angeles, Orange County, Denver and Salt Lake City, with similar bar admission in the corresponding state also required.
1634Downtown LAIP – Lit2 to 4 year patent lit associate. Experience with computers, internet or AI preferred

1635Downtown LAL&EAssociate with 2 to 5 years of labor and employment defense experience. Employment litigation, including experience handling class/collective actions and wage and hour litigation is required. Excellent academics, legal research, writing and analytical skills, as well as federal and state court experience, are required. Must possess an outstanding academic record (with a JD from an ABA accredited law school), along with excellent writing and analytical skills and be a member of the California State Bar.
1636CerritosL&E3-7 year associate with labor and employment experience. Seeking self-starter with strong research & writing skills, and discovery/law and motion experience.
1637West LAL&ESeeking a 3 to 4 year labor & employment associate.
1638Century CityL&EExpanding Century City office of national law firm seeks attorney with 5 to 7 years of experience representing employers in labor and employment law matters.  Position will involve diverse practice including employment law advice and counseling, single plaintiff employment litigation, and wage and hour and employment class action litigation, as well as traditional labor matters (arbitrations, labor negotiations, union avoidance campaigns, and NLRB matters).  Familiarity with motion picture, television and videogame industries a plus.  Successful applicants must evidence excellent academic achievement and writing ability, good character, initiative and interpersonal skills and demonstrate a level of experience sufficient to assume direct responsibility for client work and work independently (as evidenced by having taken and defended depositions, having argued motions, etc.).  Competitive salary and benefits will be paid, and time to partnership will be considered commensurate with experience.
1639Century CityL&EExpanding Century City office of national law firm seeks attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience representing employers in labor and employment law matters.  Position will involve diverse practice including employment law advice and counseling, single plaintiff employment litigation, and wage and hour and employment class action litigation, as well as traditional labor matters (arbitrations, labor negotiations, union avoidance campaigns, and NLRB matters).  Familiarity with motion picture, television and videogame industries a plus.  Successful applicants must evidence excellent academic achievement and writing ability, good character, initiative and interpersonal skills and demonstrate a level of experience sufficient to assume direct responsibility for client work and work independently (as evidenced by having taken and defended depositions, having argued motions, etc.).  Competitive salary and benefits will be paid, and time to partnership will be considered commensurate with experience.
1640RiversideL&ESeeking a 3 to 4 year labor & employment associate. Must have experience in employment litigation as well as transactional and advisory work in the labor and employment context. Experience counseling public agency employers a plus.
1641Century CityL&ESeeking a 3 to 5 year labor & employment associate. Candidates must be self-motivated, personable team players and have outstanding academic and professional credentials. Candidates must be admitted to practice in California.
1642Santa MonicaL&ESeeking a 3 to 5 year labor & employment associate to join our Employment and Labor team in Los Angeles or Irvine, California. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience with counseling, single-plaintiff cases and class actions. Wage and hour experience a plus. Successful applicants will have excellent written and oral communication skills, superior analytical skills and a client-focused attitude. Other requirements include California Bar membership, strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple priorities and assume a high degree of responsibility.
1643Downtown LAL&ESeeking a motivated associate attorney for its Los Angeles office to join the Labor and Employment Law Practice Group. Employment litigation for public and private clients, excellent writing, research and analytical skills, 4+ years’ experience.
1644Downtown LAL&ESeeking a 2+ year labor & employment associate. The ideal candidate will have employment litigation experience and a broad understanding of federal and California employment laws and regulations. Preferably, the candidate should come from a big, prestigious defense firm in Southern California or have a majority of experience in an employment practice group, or a smaller firm that handles employment defense. The associate’s practice will focus on employment litigation, including single plaintiff and class action matters, but will include providing advice and counseling to clients concerning employment law issues, drafting policies, handbooks, employment agreements, wage-hour, leave of absences, investigations, etc. The candidate must be a member or pending member of the California State Bar.
1645Century CityL&ESeeking a 2 to 3 year labor & employment associate. This position requires two to three years’ experience with federal and state labor & employment laws (e.g., wage and hour, trade secret law, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADEA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and similar state laws) and litigation experience in these areas. Experience working on class action litigations is preferred. The ideal candidate should have experience handling certain aspects of litigation such as interviewing witnesses, reviewing electronically stored documents, drafting pleadings and various motions and briefs, conducting and defending depositions, interacting with clients and opposing counsel, and attending to certain court appearances. Experience providing advice and counsel on workplace law issues, including wage and hour, employee relations, mitigation of risk, ADA and other workplace accommodation, FINRA arbitrations, employment agreements, reductions-in-force, and employment-related policies is also beneficial. Candidates must possess strong academic credentials and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Admission to practice law in California is mandatory.
1646Century CityL&ESeeking a 5 to 7 year labor & employment associate. This position requires five to seven years’ of litigation experience with federal and state labor & employment laws (e.g., wage and hour, trade secret law, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADEA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and similar state laws). The ideal candidate should have experience handling certain aspects of litigation such as interviewing witnesses, reviewing electronically stored documents, drafting pleadings and various motions and briefs, conducting and defending depositions, interacting with clients and opposing counsel, and attending court appearances. Experience providing advice and counsel on workplace law issues, including wage and hour, employee relations, mitigation of risk, ADA and other workplace accommodation, employment agreements, reductions-in-force, and employment-related policies is also beneficial. Candidates must possess strong academic credentials and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Admission to practice law in California is mandatory.
1647Century CityL&EThis position requires 5+ years’ experience with traditional labor issues including, but not limited to, the National Labor Relations Act, NLRB administrative and enforcement proceedings, handling of ULPs, labor arbitrations, union campaigns and negotiations of collective bargaining agreements. Candidates must possess strong academic credentials and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Admission to practice law in California is mandatory.
1648Century CityL&ESeeking a 3 to 7 year labor & employment associate. Must have experience with wage-and-hour law including experience defending complex wage-and-hour litigation matters. The ideal candidate should have experience handling all aspects of wage and hour litigation, such as interviewing witnesses, reviewing electronically stored documents, drafting pleadings and various motions and briefs including but not limited to oppositions to class certification motions, conducting and defending depositions, interacting with clients and opposing counsel, and attending to certain court appearances. Candidates must possess strong academic credentials and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Admission to practice law in California is mandatory.
1649Century CityL&ESeeking a 6 to 7 year labor & employment associate with significant experience in counseling.
1650Century CityL&ESeeking an attorney to be focused on advice and counsel. The associate will provide: advice to clients to ensure employment law compliance and manage litigation risk; assist clients to address work performance problems or attendance issues, respond to requests for accommodations and leaves of absence, deal with employee discipline and discharge issues, and develop effective employment policies and procedures; and present supervisor training programs, review and update employee handbooks, audit wage and hour practices, prepare affirmative action plans, develop strategies to deal with reductions-in-force or other corporate restructurings, and address the many other issues that arise in the work place. Candidates will have a minimum of 5 years employment counseling experience, strong academic credentials and be a member of the California State Bar.
1651Century CityL&ESeeking a 2 to 4 year labor & employment associate. Qualified candidates will have strong interpersonal, writing and analytical skills, keen attention to detail, and the desire and initiative to “take ownership” over work and career. Class action litigation experience is preferred. Practice includes representing employers with respect to employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, leaves of absence, employee accommodations, personnel policies, wage and hour compliance, and employment agreements, along with other labor and employment issues, on both a class and individual basis. The position offers the candidate the opportunity to assume significant responsibility, including frequent client contact on important matters. Candidates must be ranked top 25% from a top law school and be in good standing with the CA State Bar.
1652Century CityL&ESeeking a 4 to 5 year labor & employment associate. In addition to a strong employment litigation background, experience in providing employment law advice and client counseling is required. Traditional labor law experience (NLRB, PERB, grievances/arbitrations and support for collective bargaining) is desired. Candidates must be admitted to the State Bar of California. Strong academic credentials are required.
1653Downtown LAL&ESeeking a junior associate to join its Labor & Employment Practice Group.  Ideally, candidates will have experience in employment defense litigation, including class and collective actions, traditional labor law, and/or employment counseling.  Excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to work as part of a team in a growing and thriving office are required.  Order of the Coif, law review or clerkship experience a plus.
1654Downtown LAL&ESeeking a 3 to 7 year labor & employment associate. Must be licensed to practice law in California.
1655West LA L&ESeeking a 3 to 5 year labor & employment associate. To work on variety of employment matters, including litigation defense of complex wage-and-hour class actions, discrimination and wrongful termination cases, tort and contract actions, workplace security-related litigation, and lawsuits containing trade secret and unfair trade practice claims. In addition, we provide a range of transactional services, including employee handbooks, policies, procedures, agreements, training and counseling and advice in our role as trusted advisors to the clients we serve. Our attorneys regularly conduct webinars, seminars, participate in speaking engagements, produce a weekly newsletter, and serve as media sources for cutting edge developments in employment law. Requirements: Three to five years of employment litigation defense experience at a major law firm. Some experience counseling and advising clients preferred. Outstanding academic credentials Excellent writing, research and communication skills California Bar membership in good standing.
1656Century CityL&ESeeking a 3 to 5 year labor & employment associate. The ideal candidate must have a strong academic background and demonstrate top-notch legal research, analysis and writing abilities, including fluent working knowledge and understanding of California and federal court procedural and evidence rules. In addition the candidate, must have experience working on defense of wage and hour class actions, PAGA actions, or collective actions (such as discovery, witness interviews and class certification) with partner and/or senior attorney oversight. The candidate must also have experience working on defense of single-plaintiff employment cases with partner and/or senior attorney oversight, experience taking and defending depositions, administrative hearings, and experience presenting oral arguments at state and federal trial court hearings. Appellate experience is also preferred, but not required. California bar is required.
1657West LAL&EWe are seeking a Labor and Employment Associate with 4-6 years of employment and traditional labor experience for the Los Angeles office. The successful candidate must have excellent analytical and writing skills, substantial experience handling employment litigation, including single-plaintiff and class action cases, and experience advising clients on day-to-day employment issues. Outstanding academic credentials are required.
1658Downtown LAL&EAssociates with 1-4 years of experience with employment litigation and advice and counseling. Academic Requirements: Outstanding achievement, including law school record, references, and proven litigation and writing skills. Our lawyers generally are ranked high in their class at top tier law schools. Admission to CA bar: Required.
1659Downtown LAL&EThe Los Angeles office of Paul Hastings LLP is seeking a 2015-2017 associate for the Employment Law Department. Substantial litigation experience is required and employment litigation experience strongly preferred. Outstanding academic credentials and law firm experience are required. Candidate must be admitted to the California Bar.
1660Century CityL&ESeeking an ’14 to ’16 labor & employment associate with employment litigation and class and collective action experience, including in the discrimination and wage-hour areas, covering, for example, responding to demand letters, drafting position statements, working on discovery (including eDiscovery); researching and drafting motions and briefs (including class certification motions/briefs); preparing for witness interviews and/or depositions, taking and/or defending depositions (including of class representatives); handling damages analysis and calculations; working with expert witnesses; and preparing for arguments, arbitrations, hearings and trial. Management side law firm experience strongly preferred. Must be willing and able to travel if required.
1661Century City or Downtown LAL&EThe ideal candidate will have 4 – 6 years of significant broad based experience in employment litigation, including 2 or more of the followings areas: discrimination and wrongful discharge employment litigation, wage-hour matters, or class and collective actions, and should be able to handle routine employment litigation with minimal supervision. Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills required. We offer a collegial environment and an excellent opportunity to continue to develop strong skills and grow with a national firm. This career growth opportunity provides the ability to work alongside top industry leaders with a firm that has a high profile national platform. Candidate must be admitted to the California Bar.
1662Century City or Downtown LAL&E – Part-time/HourlyCandidates should have 3+ years of increasingly responsible employment law experience and be excited to work in a collaborative team, delivering high quality work. The IST is an elite “swat team” of lawyers within Seyfarth who want the flexibility of an hourly position but want the advantage and excitement of working with the best employment team in the country.
1663Century CityL&ESeeking a 4-6 year labor & employment associate with experience working on both single plaintiff and class action labor-and-employment matters, preferably on the defense side.  Candidates should have strong litigation skills, including writing and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and trial preparation.  Trial experience a plus, but not required.  Candidates also should have experience advising clients on personnel issues.  Candidates must have a strong academic background and already be admitted to practice in California.
1664Century CityL&ESeeking a 3 to 5 year labor & employment associate with experience working on both single plaintiff and class action labor-and-employment matters. Candidates should have strong litigation skills, including writing and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and trial preparation. Actual trial experience is helpful, but not required. Candidates also should have some experience advising clients on personnel issues. A strong academic background and writing experience is required.
1665Downtown LALitigation – Consumer FinanceAssociate with 1 to 3 years of experience in commercial litigation for the consumer financial services practice group. Excellent academics, legal research, writing and analytical skills, as well as federal and state court experience, are required. Financial institutions litigation experience is preferred. Must be a member of the California State Bar. 
1666Downtown LALitigationSeeking a 2+ year litigation associate. Federal district and/or appellate judicial clerkship experience desired. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, written and oral communication skills, legal analysis skills, and references. Applicants must currently be licensed, or currently eligible to become licensed, to practice law in California.
1667CerritosLitigationWe are seeking an associate for our Cerritos office to work with our Commercial Litigation team.  The successful candidate will have experience with law and motion and discovery, and must have strong research and writing skills.  The associate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of matters such as corporate disputes, partnership dissolution litigation, trade secret litigation, contract disputes, and employment litigation.
1668CerritosLitigationSeeking a 5+ year experienced litigation associate with expertise defending wage and hour class actions and PAGA actions, as well as general commercial litigation. Specific skills and experience sought are: Experience conducting discovery, drafting motions and briefs, and conducting/defending depositions Experience appearing for evidentiary hearings, status conferences, arguing dispositive motions, and trial Superior research and writing skills Self-starter with willingness and ability to take ownership of a matter, develop a course of action, and direct the work of other attorneys and paralegals California State Bar admission required
1669Century CityLitigationSeeking a 3 to 7 year lit associate. To work on complex business disputes, class action defense, and mass torts. The position will provide hands on, highly challenging and interesting legal assignments. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials and excellent communication, analytical and writing skills e.g., Law Review, along with experience in case management, drafting pleadings and discovery, arguing motions and taking and defending depositions. Major law firm experience in a litigation practice preferred, foreign language skills are a plus. Must be admitted and a member in good standing of the California Bar to apply.
1670Century CityLitigation2 to 3 year litigation associate.
1671Century CityLitigation – Staff AttorneyThe Los Angeles office of Blank Rome LLP has an opening for a Corporate Litigation Practice Attorney with at least 7 years of experience.  Candidates should have hands-on experience in complex corporate litigation matters.  Experience with consumer class actions is a must.  A working knowledge of finance and e-commerce laws, false advertising and labeling, unfair business practices and data privacy related statutes and regulations is also desirable.  The ideal candidate must have excellent writing and legal research skills. Candidates must be self-motivated, personable team players and have outstanding academic and professional credentials. Candidates must be admitted to practice in California.  Please note that this position is for a non-partner track attorney. 
1672Century CityLitigation – Consumer FinanceSeeking a 4+ year litigation practice attorney. Candidates must be able to handle all phases of litigation and have substantial in-court experience, including drafting and arguing substantive discovery, dispositive and injunctive relief motions. Candidates must be well organized, self-motivated, personable team players and have outstanding academic and professional credentials. Candidates must be admitted to practice in California.
1673Century CityLitigationSeeking an associate with 3-5 years of experience in commercial litigation. Candidates should have a proven track record in legal research and drafting of pleadings, memos, and briefs. Excellent academic performance, law journal or law review, strong writing and analytical skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment preferred. Experience with employment and consumer protection issues are a plus, but not required. 
1674Century CityLitigationAssociate with 4-6 years of commercial litigation experience. Experience in taking and defending depositions, stand-up, and trials required.
1675Century CityLitigationOur ideal candidate would be a junior litigation associate with a minimum of 2 years of general business and real estate litigation experience. The candidate should have experience in drafting pleadings, law and motion and other briefs, research, document review, case organization, and responding to discovery. An excellent academic record and strong writing skills are required. Familiarity with Concordance, Relativity and CaseMap helpful but not required.
1676Century CityLitigation – InsuranceSeeking a junior partner with portable business, a mid-level associate (minimum 5 years of experience) or a senior counsel. Our ideal candidate would have experience with real estate and construction insurance coverage, focusing on the policyholder side only. This person will represent primarily owners, investors, general contractors, developers, and homebuilders and must have experience handling coverage issues relating to defective construction, among other types of claims. Additionally, this person must have experience with the following types of policies: commercial general liability (“CGL”), umbrella liability and excess liability; builder’s risk; permanent property; and professional liability. Experience with wrap-up insurance programs is a plus.
1677Downtown LALitigationWe are looking for an experienced litigation associate who can be deployed on any sort of litigation matter. Qualifications Our ideal candidate is a 3rd or 4th year litigation associate of the highest quality, with a J.D. from a top law school, in the top 20% of law school class, and litigation experience. CA barred.
1678Downtown LALitigationThe Los Angeles office of Dentons US LLP is seeking a mid-level litigation associate with 4-6 years of legal experience to join our sophisticated Litigation practice. The associate hired for this position will work collaboratively with partners and be a key member of the team. Expected responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to: Drafting and preparing pleadings, motions and other litigation documents Working on a variety of litigation matters as needed Conducting legal research and writing Managing Discovery Working on all aspects of pretrial to trial This is a great opportunity to work with dedicated lawyers who are passionate about their work, all while enjoying the benefits of an international law firm. Position requirements Personal skills/attributes Can effectively communicate research into meaningful written work product Possesses strong writing and analytical skills Has excellent interpersonal skills and is able to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues Demonstrates sound judgment and possesses keen attention to detail Technical skills 4-6 years of litigation experience in a law firm is required Strong litigation skills, such as serving as the case management lead, taking depositions, and demonstration of superb oratory skills, are required; significant deposition and court experience is preferred Federal District Court or Appellate clerkship(s) is a plus
1679Century CityLitigationSeeking a fourth- to sixth-year Associate in the Litigation practice of our Los Angeles office. Qualifications for this position are: Extensive experience analyzing, researching and drafting briefs addressing sophisticated legal issues on complex litigation, ranging from state and federal court motions to dismiss, summary judgment and class certification motions, writs and appeals; Successfully argued motions. Taken and defended depositions. Experienced in trial prep and court appearances. Solid writing skills. Ability to be strategic and analytical; and case management experience.
1680EncinoLitigation – AppellateSeeking a midlevel appellate lit associate. Clerkship experience preferred.
1681Century CityLitigation – Entertainment• 2nd – 4th year • Strong academic record from a top tier law school • Admitted to the California Bar • Substantive litigation experience from a top tier firm • Strong research, legal writing, and oral presentation skills
1682Downtown LALitigation – SecuritiesSeeking a 2 to 4 year securities lit associate. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience at a nationally recognized law firm. Candidates with demonstrated experience in securities litigation are preferred. All candidates must have strong academic credentials, excellent writing and communication skills, and a strong client-team focused work ethic.
1683Litigation – Unlawful DetainerTry unlawful detainer actions in California state courts on behalf of property owners and managers Provide legal advice through phone consultations, assessing the facts and issues of each scenario and counseling clients accordingly Respond to client questions and concerns in order to increase and retain business Work with legal staff to ensure that all pre-trial motions, pleadings, and discovery documents are prepared and completed Required Qualifications: D. and active California Bar license 0-3 years of trial experience Strong oral advocacy skills Knowledge of trial procedure and evidence code Ability to work with people of all educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds who may have differing communication abilities Must be willing to spend multiple days per week in court Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of unlawful detainer law Jury trial experience Contact with the rental housing industry
1684Downtown LALitigation – Products LiabSeeking a 3 to 6 year litigation associate. Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials; California bar admission; excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills; litigation experience (taking depositions, writing and arguing motions, day-to-day case management); and an eagerness to work hard as part of a team. The Los Angeles tort & environmental litigation group represents large companies in complex tort, environmental, and commercial litigation and investigatory matters. The associate will support the practice’s senior lawyers in fast-paced litigation for key clients, primarily in providing assistance with complex discovery, motion practice, depositions, court appearances, and trials. Experience in product liability and/or toxic tort litigation is strongly preferred.
1685Century CityLitigationThe Litigation department of the Century City office is seeking an associate with 4 to 5 years of experience.
1686Downtown LALitigationThe Litigation department of the Los Angeles office is seeking an associate with 4 to 5 years of experience.
1687West LALitigationWe are seeking senior litigators with 1st chair trial experience and a passion for litigation to join our busy and growing litigation practice group in Los Angeles and San Francisco.  Employment law background and/or experience working with public entities or non-profits is a plus.  
1688Downtown LALitigation – InsuranceIdeal candidates have at least 3 years of prior associate-level or staff counsel experience in insurance litigation. The ideal candidate will possess the following: Strong writing and oral communication skills, and an ability to learn new substantive legal topics as needed are required; Knowledge of federal and state court practice, experience preparing answers, motions and other routine filings, Significant case management experience. Essential Functions Candidates for counsel positions must be able to provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys. Counsel are routinely required to: Provide thorough factual and legal research and analysis in pleadings, memoranda, and other written documents; Draft pleadings and other case documents; Attend hearings throughout Southern California; Manage matters from commencement to final resolution; Competently and professionally communicate with clients and supervising attorneys; Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines; Strong organization and matter management skills; Ability to work professionally and effectively with Clients, Partners, Associates and Support Staff; Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team; Familiarity with and ability to prepare basic litigation documents; Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules and practices; Clear and effective drafting skills; Strong negotiating skills. Requirements Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in California.
1689West LALitigation – Consumer FinanceSeeking a highly qualified associate with two to five years of regulatory, litigation and/or enforcement experience to join our consumer financial services practice. Ideal candidates will have substantial consumer financial services experience, including familiarity with federal and state consumer protection statutes and their implementing regulations (e.g., FDCPA, FCRA, TILA, EFTA, TCPA, state and federal UDAP/UDAAP laws). The position will be focused primarily on litigation and regulatory enforcement matters, but also may include some regulatory compliance work. At Manatt, our consumer financial services practice represents a wide variety of clients, including banks, mortgage lenders and servicers, credit card issuers, auto finance companies, student lenders, specialty finance companies, institutional investors, and nonfinancial companies offering products and services subject to consumer financial protection laws, such as retailers, sports and entertainment companies, and telecommunication and satellite television service providers. A rapidly expanding part of our practice is advising emerging companies in the fintech space, including online lenders and mobile payment companies, regarding the application of legacy laws to their disruptive technologies. Requirements: Two to five years of regulatory, litigation and/or enforcement experience, at least one to two years of which related to consumer financial services Outstanding academic credentials Excellent writing, research and communication skills California Bar membership in good standing (or admission pending after passing California bar)
1690West LALitigation – TCPASeeking a 2 to 5 year litigation associate. Candidates must have demonstrated consumer class action and Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) experience. Experience in other complex litigation areas, including consumer protection, unfair competition, and false and deceptive advertising is preferred. Experience in conducting legal research, handling discovery, taking and defending depositions, conducting witness interviews, drafting pleadings, writing briefs and preparing and arguing motions is also preferred. Familiarity with investigations and proceedings initiated by the Federal Trade Commission, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and other federal and state regulatory agencies is a plus. Manatt’s TCPA attorneys provide an integrated and cohesive approach that covers all of the law’s implications and ramifications, from ensuring compliance to fending off or defeating class actions to handling insurance coverage issues. Our 360-degree view is the result of decades of experience counseling major B2C and B2B companies regarding telephone marketing, as well as the call centers and telemarketing solutions providers that serve them. Requirements: 2–5 years of solid TCPA and consumer class action experience at a top law firm Stellar academic credentials Excellent organizational and communication skills (verbal and written) Effective and efficient problem solvers with the ability to work independently and proactively Admitted to the CA bar and in good standing
1691Downtown LALitigationSeeking a 3rd-6th year (2013-2016) litigation associate to join the Los Angeles office. Major law firm experience and excellent educational credentials needed.
1692Downtown LALitigation – Land UseSeeking a 1 to 3 year land use lit associate. This position is open to our Los Angeles and Oakland offices. Candidates must have substantive land use/environmental litigation experience, and transactional experience is a benefit. Candidates must also have had significant experience with CEQA and NEPA Candidates should demonstrate strong work ethic and dedication to the practice of law as well as outstanding writing abilities.
1693Downtown LALitigationMeyers Nave is looking for an energetic, committed, and diligent litigation attorney with 4 to 6 years of experience for the firm’s Trial & Litigation Practice Group located in our downtown Los Angeles office. Qualified candidates must have excellent academic credentials, outstanding analytical capabilities, superior research and writing skills, a strong work ethic, a proven ability to work in teams, and an interest in building a practice. Candidates must possess significant experience with discovery, including e-discovery, and law and motion practice. Trial, substantial federal practice, and public entity experience are additional preferred (but not mandatory) qualifications.
1694Century CityLitigationSeeking a 3 to 5 year litigation associate. Ideal candidates should have excellent academic credentials. They should also have experience drafting and editing pleadings, briefs, interview memos or other written work product and conducting witness interviews. Experience preparing for and conducting depositions, and preparing for and participating in arbitrations and trials is preferred. Candidates should be comfortable and experienced taking a leadership role in cases and at the firm. They should also be capable of handling and running multiple significant matters at once. We seek associates who are eager and willing to work hard, and who pride themselves on care, thoughtfulness and attention to detail in their work. Product Liability Litigation experience and clerkships are preferred.
1695Century CityLitigation – HealthcareSeeking a health care litigation associate to join our national health care practice in Los Angeles. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm experience and superb writing and communication skills. The ideal candidates will possess 2+ years of experience in health care litigation. Experience with administrative litigation, medical staff issues and/or working with hospitals is a strong positive. Polsinelli is particularly interested in candidates who have the ambition, drive and team-orientation to help grow our national practice.
1696Century CityLitigationSeeking a ’14 to ’16 litigation associate. Should have general commercial litigation experience, including drafting pleadings, working on discovery (including eDiscovery); researching and drafting motions and briefs, preparing for witness interviews and/or depositions, taking and/or defending depositions (though we understand that 3-4th years may not have deposition experience); preparing for arguments, arbitrations, hearings and trial. Ideal candidates will have large law firm experience and high level of academic achievement at top schools.
1697Downtown LALitigationOur Business Trial practice group seeks a 2-3 year Litigation Associate to join its Downtown Los Angeles office. The associate will directly support partners in a variety of practice areas including business disputes, consumer class actions, fiduciary litigation, international arbitration, construction disputes, and insurance litigation. The ideal will have 2-3 years of litigation experience, including all phases of discovery, motions practice and trial preparation. Prior experience with class action defense preferred. Completion of a judicial clerkship a plus. Candidate must be admitted in California, have strong academic background from a top tier law school and exceptional writing skills.
1698Downtown LALitigationThe ideal candidate will have 3-4+ years’ litigation experience. Relevant experience would include case evaluation and initial opinion letters, all phases of discovery, motions practice, mediation/arbitration/settlement conference preparation, trial preparation, and appellate work. Ability to meet deadlines and deliver high quality work product is required as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. Completion of a judicial clerkship a plus. Candidate must be admitted in California and have a strong academic background from a top tier law school.
1699Century CityLitigationSeeking a junior associate for our Century City office following completion of a judicial clerkship. The associate will directly support partners in a variety of practice areas including consumer class actions, fiduciary litigation, international arbitration, construction and disputes, and insurance regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 4 years of litigation experience, including all phases of discovery, motions practice and trial preparation. Prior experience with class action defense is preferred.
1700Century CityLitigationSeeking a Business Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of litigation experience for its Los Angeles office. Candidates must have exceptional academic achievement, excellent analytical and writing skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to function both independently and within a team.
1701Century CityLitigationSeeking a 1 to 3 year litigation associate. Candidates must be admitted to the California bar.
1702Downtown LALitigationSeeking a 2 to 5 year lit associate. Judicial clerkship preferred. Experience defending class actions, taking depositions and appearing in court preferred. Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker. Commercial and business awareness. Ability to see the big picture. Outstanding communication and negotiation skills Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects. Excellent drafting skills. Driven by professional growth. Strong professional presence.
1703Downtown LALitigationOur Litigation Department is looking for attorneys with three to four years of post-JD experience across a number of our Litigation practice areas. We are looking for candidates with strong writing, communication, analytical and legal research skills. Experience or involvement in managing teams and the discovery process is helpful but not required. WilmerHale represents clients in complex civil and criminal litigation, securities and intellectual property litigation, and in criminal, congressional, civil, regulatory and corporate investigations. Our lawyers receive national and international recognition as top-rated practitioners and have a strong record of success as both trial and appellate lawyers. Our clients rely on us for our clear understanding of their industries and business goals, our in-depth knowledge of the regulatory and political environments in which they operate, and our experience in the technical and scientific disciplines at the core of their operations.
1704Downtown LALitigation3rd  – 5th Year Litigation Associate w/ Experience as Assistant U.S. Attorney
1705Century CityReal Estate – DevelopmentSeeking a real estate associate with 2+ years of experience and an emphasis in real estate development. Prior experience with transactional real estate, real estate finance and/or public/private partnerships or exposure to construction litigation or construction financing is helpful. Environmental experience is a plus. Qualified candidates will be motivated self-starters with a commitment to excellence and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position can be located in our Century City or Orange County offices. Excellent academic credentials, the ability to work independently and in collaboration, strong research, writing, and analytical skills, intense attention to detail, and a strong work ethic are required. Admission to the State Bar of California is required.
1706Century CityReal EstateSeeking a midlevel real estate associate with the appropriate level of transactional experience, working on a broad range of real estate transactions including but not limited to leasing, purchase and sale, and development. High level of academic achievement and major law firm experience required.
1707Century CityReal EstateSeeking a 5 to 7 year real estate associate. Emphasis in acquisition, disposition and leasing of commercial properties as well as development of unimproved real estate for commercial purposes.  Candidates should have excellent analytical, writing and communication skills and the energy, drive and desire to work in a high volume environment with strong attention to detail.  Competitive salary and benefits will be paid and time to partnership will be commensurate with experience.
1708Century CityReal EstateWe are seeking a Real Estate Associate with 2-6 years of experience in complex real estate transactions to join the team in our Los Angeles office. Qualified candidates will have superb drafting skills, a proven track record working in real estate within a law firm, an excellent academic performance, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team environment. Lending, land use and/or general corporate law experience preferred, but not required.
1709Century CityReal EstateOur ideal candidate would have two to six years of general real estate transactional experience, including acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, leases and/or finance work.
1710Century CityReal EstateOur ideal candidate would be a mid to senior level associate (4th year to 8th year) who has solid real estate transaction experience regarding purchases and sales, joint venture formation, and finance work. Experience with residential developers/builders, commercial developers/builders, and land bank transactions a plus.
1711Century CityReal EstateOur ideal candidate would be an associate with a minimum of 1 year of real estate experience with an emphasis on real estate finance (borrower and lender side). Must have an excellent academic record and strong writing and communication skills.
1712Beverly HillsReal EstateSeeking a 3+ year real estate associate to work on primarily leasing.
1713Downtown LAReal EstateSeeking a 3+ year real estate associate with solid experience in one or more of the following areas: senior mortgage/mezzanine debt, joint-venture equity work and/or acquisitions and dispositions. The successful candidate must have the ability to run substantive portions of transactions and good client relation skills. Willing to consider someone more senior with significant experience in the first category – debt.
1714Downtown LAReal EstateWe are seeking a highly qualified, experienced junior to mid-level associate to join our Real Estate Industry group. Candidate must have substantial experience in complex real estate transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, development and financing of various real estate asset classes, including, office, multi-family, industrial, retail and hospitality and leisure properties. Experience with hotel management agreements and hotel franchise agreements is desired but not required. Candidates applying for associate positions should have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. California bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly) required.
1715Century CityReal EstateSeeking a mid to senior level real estate associate (6 to 10 years) with leasing, finance and purchase & sale experience.
1716Downtown LAReal EstateSeeking a 3+ year real estate associate. The ideal candidate will have substantial proficiency in real estate finance and a working knowledge of commercial acquisitions, retail and office leasing and public finance. Admission to practice in CA, immediate transferable skills and a strong academic background with excellent writing skills are also essential. Only candidates who meet these criteria will be considered.
1717Century CityReal EstateSeeking a 3 to 7 year real estate associate. Previous sophisticated law firm experience and California Bar admission are required. Our real estate attorneys represent sophisticated institutional and opportunistic owners, lenders, investors, developers, landlords and tenants in all aspects of real estate transaction and development. The associate will receive broad exposure to real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing, joint ventures, leasing, design and construction.
1718Century City Real EstateThe ideal candidate will have 1 to 4 years of experience in Commercial Real Estate, Public Finance, Tax, or a related practice area at a nationally recognized law firm. Candidates are required to have demonstrated experience in affordable housing. All candidates must have strong academic credentials, excellent writing and communication skills, and a strong client-team focused work ethic.
1719West LAReal EstateSeeking a highly qualified real estate associate with three to five years of relevant experience to join our real estate practice in our Los Angeles office. 
1720Downtown LAReal EstateSeeking a 2 to 6 year real estate associate.
1721Downtown LAReal EstateSeeking a junior associate with 1-2 years of real estate and/or commercial real estate lending experience. Working knowledge of the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac multifamily lending programs is preferred. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, and be admitted to practice in California.
1722Century CityReal Estate – FinanceThe ideal candidates will possess 2+ years of broad real estate finance experience. Experience in loan origination work is a plus. Associates will gain experience handling a wide variety of commercial real estate finance transactions with a strong emphasis on loan origination and loan servicing. Associates will benefit from immediate client contact in a dynamic practice group as a part of a collaborative firm and learning environment. Polsinelli is particularly interested in those candidates who have the ambition, drive and team-orientation to help grow our national practice in financial services.
1723Century CityReal EstateThe ideal candidates will possess 3+ years of broad transactional real estate experience. Seeking those candidates who have the ambition, drive and team-orientation to help grow our national practice. Qualified candidates will have good academic credentials, experience in a law firm or similar environment and excellent writing, communication and problem-solving skills.
1724Century CityReal EstateThe Real Estate practice group is looking to hire a mid-senior level Associate with at least 3-8+ years of experience to join our Century City office with an interest in all aspects of real estate development.  Ideal experience includes strong knowledge of acquisition and disposition, financing and leasing of commercial real estate.   Familiarity with land use, zoning and land development approvals would be a plus. Important attributes include excellent oral and research skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients, the ability to manage small-to-mid sized matters, or portions of large matters, effectively and efficiently. Must be a licensed California attorney with real estate experience in a mid-large law firm.
1725Century CityReal EstateSeeking a 3 to 6 year real estate associate.
1726Downtown LATaxOrange County or Los Angeles (Downtown) Seeking an associate with diversified transactional tax practice with an emphasis on partnership, real estate or middle market corporate work. This position can be located in our Orange County or Los Angeles (Downtown) offices. The ideal candidate will have 3 – 5 years of major law firm experience and a strong academic record from a respected law school.
1727Santa MonicaTaxSeeking a 2 to 7 year tax associate. Should have experience in the following: mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions and international transactions. Must have a high level of motivation, initiative and excellent problem solving skills, (iii) strong client relations skills and experience handling several concurrent ongoing matters and (iv) a high level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school. An LLM is preferred, but not required. Associates can be based in our Boston, Colorado, New York, Palo Alto, San Diego, or San Francisco offices.
1728Downtown LATax – Exempt Org.Seeking a seasoned attorney to join our Tax-exempt Practice. The primary goal of the position is to leverage the expertise of the firm’s Tax-exempt Practice in order to expand the pro bono work the firm can provide to nonprofit and charitable organizations of all types and sizes. It is anticipated that a substantial portion of this position will consist of pro bono work, and in particular, the supervision of corporate lawyers providing front-line pro bono legal services to nonprofit and charitable organizations. Candidate should have substantial experience counseling nonprofit and tax exempt organizations and be able to provide oversight of and guidance to corporate lawyers who will be providing legal services on a range of complex legal issues. Expertise assisting nonprofits with formation and obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status, and advising them on issues such as foreign charitable activity, political activity and lobbying restrictions, operations, joint ventures, interactions with related for-profits, intermediate sanctions and the private foundation excise taxes, is strongly preferred.
1729Century CityTaxSeeking a tax associate with 3 – 6 years of experience to join our Taxation, Trusts & Estates department. Ideal candidates will have experience advising clients on partnership and corporate income taxation, in addition to M&A transactions. Candidates should be knowledgeable regarding the taxation of partnerships, C-Corporations and S-Corporations, in addition to Section 199A and qualified opportunity zone planning. Experience with tax aspects of real estate and entertainment industries is a plus. This position entails client contact and some trusts and estates work is expected but no prior experience is needed. Excellent academic credentials, as well as strong written, interpersonal and communication skills, are required. Candidates should be able to work in a team while also handling significant individual responsibilities. Large firm experience and an LL.M. in Taxation are preferred. Admission to the State Bar of California is required.
1730Downtown LATaxSeeking a 3 to 4 year corporate tax associate.
1731Downtown LATaxSeeking a 3 to 5 year tax associate, to work on federal, state, and international tax law for technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises at all stages of development. Our tax practice represents both companies and their investors in conjunction with the firm’s mergers and acquisitions and private equity practices, and also assists clients with debt and equity financings, technology transfers, complex licensing and collaboration arrangements, and both domestic and international tax planning. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and great work ethic, and excel in a fast-paced environment. Superior academic credentials, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required. Successful candidates may sit in Palo Alto, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Austin, New York, or Washington, D.C.
1732Century CityTech TransSeeking a mid to senior associate with a modest amount of portable business or a partner with a portable book of business of at least $500,000 who focuses on representing digital media, software and other tech companies.
1733Costa MesaCorporate / RESeeking a 2 to 3 year associate wtih general corporate or real estate transactional experience to support corporate and real estate partners in our Orange County office. The ideal candidate should have experience with contract matters, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and real estate transactions. Candidates must also have strong academic credentials, excellent writing skills and should enjoy working with others in a team-oriented setting.
1734Costa MesaCorporateThe Corporate Department of the Orange County office seeks an associate with 5+ years of experience in public and private company mergers & acquisitions, capital market transactions, public company representation, and general corporate work. Ideal candidates will have experience at a large national or international firm. California bar preferred.
1735Costa MesaCorporate – FinanceSeeking junior and midlevel finance associates. The group’s clients consist of many high-profile bank and nonbank lenders, including private debt funds, BDCs, mezzanine funds and hedge funds. This position involves direct client contact and will provide many opportunities for business development training and participation. Candidate must have experience executing finance transactions and credit arrangements. Asset based lending experience a plus but not required. Strong academic credentials and law firm experience are preferred. Candidate must be admitted to the California.
1736IrvineCorporate – Project FinanceSeeking a 4 to 6 year project finance associate. Must have large firm project development experience representing developers and sponsors in the renewable energy space. Experience with energy projects and transactions, particularly on wind, solar and other renewable technologies, is required. The ideal candidate is able to independently draft and negotiate tax equity financing agreements, including partnership flip agreements, membership interest purchase agreements and equity capital contribution agreements. This is an opportunity to represent clients in a national project development and finance practice and participate immediately in sophisticated matters. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, superior writing ability, maturity and good communication skills. Candidates must be in good standing in the state that they practice.
1737IrvineEducationSeeking 0-3 year associate to work with our Irvine education law group.  Prior education experience is a plus, but not required.   Candidates must have stellar research and writing skills, excellent presentation skills, and a strong academic record. 
1738IrvineEnvironmentalThe Orange County office is seeking a mid-level associate to join our nationally recognized Environmental and Natural Resources Group (ENRG). The ideal candidate will have 4 – 6 years of experience in environmental regulatory and transactional counseling. Environmental or closely-related business litigation experience is helpful. Candidates should have a strong academic record from a nationally-respected law school, as well as relevant prior law firm or government experience. We seek candidates with strong verbal and written communications skills and a commitment to excellence. The ENRG is a very collaborative group whose members work across all of our five California offices. We seek to expand with talented lawyers who are eager to tackle the challenges associated with a top-tier environmental practice. Admission to the State Bar of California is required.
1739IrvineEnvironmental – CEQASeeking an attorney with a minimum of 7 years of post-law school CEQA experience (both transactional and litigation). Land use experience preferred. The attorney can be based in our Los Angeles, Irvine, Manhattan Beach or Riverside but must be willing to work out of our Riverside office regularly and as needed.
1740IrvineEnvironmental – LitigationSeeking a 2 to 4 year litigation associate to work on Environment & Natural Resource matters. We are looking for a junior associate with ENR experience, particularly in litigation. Our ideal candidate is a 2nd to 4th year associate of the highest quality, with a J.D. from a top law school and within the top 20% of law school class. CA barred.
1741Costa MesaEnvironmental – Land UseSeeking a highly qualified associate with 2–6 years of relevant experience to join our land use practice. Our land use group works with developers, property owners, investors, public agencies and nonprofits to guide complex and sensitive projects through an increasingly intricate regulatory approval process. The ideal candidate will have experience with land use, administrative law, zoning, affordable housing, CEQA/NEPA, compliance and litigation, as well as permitting under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CA Coastal Act, and Endangered Species Acts. Requirements: 2–6 years solid land use experience at a top law firm Outstanding academic credentials Excellent writing, research and communication skills California bar membership in good standing
1742IrvineIP – Privacy Seeking to add an attorney to our Data Privacy and Security team. Our team is dedicated to helping clients achieve and maintain compliance with federal, state, and international data protection and security laws.
1743IrvineIP – ProsWe are looking for an associate attorney with a B.S. in Computer or Electrical Engineering and 2 to 5 years of patent prosecution and counseling experience. Some industry experience and/or an advanced degree in the computer or electrical engineering field is preferred.
1744IrvineIP – ProsWe are looking for a biotechnology patent prosecution associate with 2-3 years of experience. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in biology, molecular biology, cellular biology, biochemistry or related disciplines, which utilize genetic engineering techniques. Candidates must also have strong academic credentials, as well as superior written and verbal communication skills.
1745IrvineIP – ProsWe are looking for associate attorneys with CS/IT backgrounds and 3-8 years of legal experience in patent prosecution, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications and conducting due diligence in the fields of robotics, neural networks, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and imaging or optics. Candidates must have strong academic credentials, as well as superior written and verbal communication skills.
1746IrvineIP – TMSeeking a 4 to 8 year trademark & copyright associate. Work will include trademark & copyright law, including trademark prosecution, agreements, clearance, strategic advice, counseling, and enforcement. Candidates must have strong academic credentials, as well as superior written and verbal communication skills.
1747Newport BeachIP – LitSeeking an Intellectual Property Litigation attorney with two to four years of experience. Preferred background will include an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, materials science, physics, or an equivalent degree, and an advanced degree or industry experience is a plus.
1748IrvineIP – LitSeeking a 1 to 3 year patent lit associate. A technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering is required. Admission to theCalifornia State Bar is required.
1749Costa MesaIP – ProsSeeking a 4+ year patent pros associate or agent with a graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Organic Chemistry with at least four years of experience in patent prosecution and counseling. The successful candidate will work with our growing Life Sciences department and others in our Intellectual Property Group and will have opportunities to help +develop business. California Bar or willingness to become admitted to the California Bar (including through reciprocity or on motion) and USPTO admission required.
1750Costa MesaIP – ProsSeeking a 2 to 5 year patent pros associate. Strong academic credentials, excellent writing skills, Bar admission, USPTO bar admission, and a BS or MS in electrical engineering required.
1751Costa MesaIP – ProsSeeking a 2+ year IP patent pros associate. Electrical Engineering/Computer Science candidates with a networking background are preferred. Job Requirements: Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: · Software · Computer Science · Database technology / architecture · Programming language: Java/Flash/C++ · Networking Womble Bond Dickinson is committed to leadership in attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce of highly talented professionals.
1752IrvineL&ESeeking a 3 to 5 year labor & employment associate. The ideal candidate will have major law firm experience, a strong academic background from a top law school, and excellent brief writing, analytical, and litigation skills, including in depositions and substantive motion practice. Experience with employment advisory matters is preferred.
1753IrvineL&ESeeking a 3 to 5 year labor & employment associate to join our Employment and Labor team in Los Angeles or Irvine, California. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience with counseling, single-plaintiff cases and class actions. Wage and hour experience a plus. Successful applicants will have excellent written and oral communication skills, superior analytical skills and a client-focused attitude. Other requirements include California Bar membership, strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple priorities and assume a high degree of responsibility.
1754IrvineL&ESeeking a 2 to 3 year labor & employment associate. The ideal candidate will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, and drafting and arguing motions. Significant experience in employment litigation is preferred, but candidates with substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law will be considered. Candidate must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be admitted in California.
1755IrvineL&ESeeking a 6 to 12 year Appellate Counsel for either our Irvine or Los Angeles office. Qualified candidates will have successfully briefed and argued appeals before the Ninth Circuit and California appellate courts. Candidates should also have experience assisting trial counsel during all phases of the litigation process in preserving and developing issues for appellate review. Prior federal appellate clerkship experience is preferred, as is some prior experience with labor and employment law. Candidate must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be admitted in California. 
1756IrvineL&ESeeking a 3 to 5 year labor & employment associate. Should have employment litigation and/or class action experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience handling California wage-hour class action claims and PAGA cases. Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidate must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be admitted in California.
1757Costa MesaL&ESeeking a 3 to 5 year labor & employment associate. 
1758Newport BeachL&ESeeking a 3 to 5 year labor & employment associate. Ideal candidates should have a range of experience (i) working on high profile complex employment litigation cases, including class actions, employment discrimination and retaliation, and executive compensation disputes, (ii) counseling clients on a wide variety of employment issues, including drafting separation agreements, employment agreements, and employee policies, (iii) assisting with labor and employment issues in mergers and acquisitions, and (iv) advising clients in connection with layoffs and compliance with wage and hour, disability, and family and medical leave laws.
1759IrvineLitigation – InsuranceSeeking a 3+ year insurance coverage and litigation associate. Employment Practices Liability experience is required.  Candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar. 
1760IrvineLitigationThe Orange County office has an immediate need for a qualified Labor & Employment staff attorney. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of relevant experience as well as superior writing ability, maturity and good communication skills. Candidates must be currently admitted to the California Bar.
1761IrvineLitigationOur Irvine office has an immediate opening for an associate with 2 to 4 years of litigation experience. Ideal candidate will have excellent research, analytical and writing skills as well as experience formulating discovery plans and drafting dispositive motions.
1762IrivneLitigationThe Irvine office seeks a Business & Tort Litigation associate with a minimum of 3 years experience in commercial litigation. Class action, antitrust or unfair business practices experience a plus. Excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills and the ability to work as part of a team in a growing and thriving litigation group are required. Deposition, hearing and trial experience preferred. Order of the Coif, Law Review or Clerkship experience a plus.
1763West LALitigation – Consumer FinanceSeeking a highly qualified associate with two to five years of regulatory, litigation and/or enforcement experience to join our consumer financial services practice. Ideal candidates will have substantial consumer financial services experience, including familiarity with federal and state consumer protection statutes and their implementing regulations (e.g., FDCPA, FCRA, TILA, EFTA, TCPA, state and federal UDAP/UDAAP laws). The position will be focused primarily on litigation and regulatory enforcement matters, but also may include some regulatory compliance work. At Manatt, our consumer financial services practice represents a wide variety of clients, including banks, mortgage lenders and servicers, credit card issuers, auto finance companies, student lenders, specialty finance companies, institutional investors, and nonfinancial companies offering products and services subject to consumer financial protection laws, such as retailers, sports and entertainment companies, and telecommunication and satellite television service providers. A rapidly expanding part of our practice is advising emerging companies in the fintech space, including online lenders and mobile payment companies, regarding the application of legacy laws to their disruptive technologies. Requirements: Two to five years of regulatory, litigation and/or enforcement experience, at least one to two years of which related to consumer financial services Outstanding academic credentials Excellent writing, research and communication skills California Bar membership in good standing (or admission pending after passing California bar)
1764Costa MesaLitigation – White CollarSeeking a 3 to 4 year litigation associate to join our high-profile investigation and white collar defense practice in our Orange County office. Work to include white collar defense with a diverse practice emphasizing on complex commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense and corporate investigations, and healthcare litigation. Ideal candidates will have a mix of white-collar criminal defense, commercial litigation, and internal investigations experience. Candidates should have hands-on litigation experience, including conducting legal research, handling discovery, taking and defending depositions, conducting witness interviews, drafting pleadings, writing briefs, and preparing and arguing motions. Excellent legal writing and research skills are required. Judicial clerkship is a plus. Requirements: Three to four years’ solid litigation experience at a top law firm Outstanding academic credentials White collar experience a plus, but not required Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills California Bar membership in good standing.
1765Newport BeachLitigationSeeking a 2 to 3 year litigation associate. The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials and experience in general civil litigation. We want candidates who are prepared to work hard and hit the ground running with significant responsibility. Clerkships are preferred. 
1766Newport BeachLitigationSeeking a 4 to 6 year litigation associate. The ideal candidate should have excellent academic credentials. They should also have extensive experience drafting and editing pleadings, briefs, interview memos and other written work product; conducting witness interviews; and preparing for and conducting depositions, arbitrations and trials. Candidates should be comfortable and experienced in taking a leadership role in cases and in the firm in general. They should also be capable of handling and running multiple significant matters at once. Clerkships are a plus.
1767IrvineLitigation – Financial ServicesOur multidisciplinary team seeks a commercial litigator with 2 to 5 years of experience to join our office in Irvine. A top candidate for the position has 2 to 5 years of litigation experience, including experience in commercial litigation and/or financial services litigation. In this role, you will assist our team in representing clients in commercial litigation, specifically working with financial institution clients and representing them in state, federal, and appellate actions. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer to hone his or her litigation skills in a culture that values collaboration and hard work. Candidates must be licensed in California -license to practice in California must be active and in good standing. Requirements of the position: 2 to 5 years of prior experience in commercial litigation and/or financial services litigation. A current license to practice law in the state of California is required, must be active and in good standing
1768Newport BeachLitigation – Land UseWe are seeking a post-bar associate to join our Government, Land Use, & Environmental (GLUE) practice areas in the Newport Beach office. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 4 years of experience, including litigation, a strong work ethic, impeccable attention to detail, professional demeanor, excellent writing, verbal, and research skills, and a desire to build a career in Orange County. Candidates for this position must be admitted to the California State Bar and have credentials from an ABA-approved law school.
1769Newport BeachLitigationSeeking a mid-level associate (4th to 6th year) litigation associate. The ideal candidate should have excellent academic credentials. They should also have extensive experience drafting and editing pleadings, briefs, interview memos and other written work product; conducting witness interviews; and preparing for and conducting depositions, arbitrations and trials. Candidates should be comfortable and experienced in taking a leadership role in cases and in the firm in general. They should also be capable of handling and running multiple significant matters at once. Clerkships are a plus.
1770Newport BeachLitigationSeeking an experienced 2nd to 3rd year litigation associate. The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials and experience in general civil litigation. We want candidates who are prepared to work hard and hit the ground running with significant responsibility. Clerkships are preferred.
1771Costa MesaLitigationSeeking a junior associate for our Orange County office following completion of a judicial clerkship. The associate will directly support partners in a variety of practice areas including consumer class actions, fiduciary litigation, international arbitration, construction and disputes, and insurance regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have 1 – 2 years of litigation experience, including all phases of discovery, motions practice and trial preparation. Prior experience with class action defense is preferred. 
1772IrvineReal EstateThe Orange County office is seeking a mid to senior-level real estate associate. The ideal candidate will have 5 – 8 years of experience related to a broad range of real estate transactions including but not limited to leasing, purchase and sale, and/or development. This is an opportunity to work with some of the most highly regarded real estate lawyers in California on highly sophisticated matters. Candidates should have a strong academic record from a respected law school, as well as excellent references. Strong verbal and written communications skills and a commitment to excellence are also required. Admission to the State Bar of California is preferred.
1773IrvineReal EstateSeeking a 3 to 4 year real estate associate with experience with a broad range of real estate transactions including but not limited to leasing, purchase and sale, and/or development. This is an opportunity to work with some of the most highly regarded real estate lawyers in California on highly sophisticated matters.
1774IrvineReal Estate – DevelopmentSeeking a real estate associate with 2+ years of experience and an emphasis in real estate development. Prior experience with transactional real estate, real estate finance and/or public/private partnerships or exposure to construction litigation or construction financing is helpful. Environmental experience is a plus. Qualified candidates will be motivated self-starters with a commitment to excellence and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position can be located in our Century City or Orange County offices. Excellent academic credentials, the ability to work independently and in collaboration, strong research, writing, and analytical skills, intense attention to detail, and a strong work ethic are required. Admission to the State Bar of California is required.
1775IrvineReal EstateSeeking a 3 to 5 year real estate associate with experience in drafting and negotiating real estate secured finance documents, purchase and sale agreements, leases, and development related documents such as easements and CC&Rs. The eligible candidate should also have experience with reviewing diligence documentation related to real property, including title, survey, organizational documentation, construction documents and service contracts including property management agreements. Successful applicants should be able lead conference calls and transactions, and have excellent written and oral communication skills, superior analytical skills and a client-focused attitude. Other requirements include California Bar membership (non-California licensed attorneys will be considered on a case by case basis), strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
1776IrvineReal EstateSeeking a 3 to 5 year real estate associate. Will have experience with one or more of following: joint ventures; financing (lender and borrower); real estate development; leasing and acquisitions; disposition of different asset classes; purchase and sale agreements; or title and survey review. The successful candidate will have a strong career history and currently work for a well-regarded law firm. The role requires a candidate with strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of maturity, a willingness to learn and a desire to accept significant responsibility and manage a challenging workload within a fast-paced environment.
1777IrvineReal EstateSeeking a 3 to 5 year real estate associate. Qualified candidates will have 3 – 5 years of experience working on acquisitions, sales, financing and leasing transactions for developers and investors. Experience with transactions under threat of eminent domain is a plus. Strong academic credentials and major law firm experience required. 
1778Costa MesaReal EstateSeeking a 1 to 2 year and a 4 to 7 year real estate associate. If 2nd year, some general real estate or real estate finance experience a plus. Given how junior the position, depth of experience not really an issue. For 4th-7th – general real estate transactional experience (acquisitions/dispositions, development, joint venture, leasing, and/or finance).
1779Costa MesaReal EstateSeeking an associate attorney with 1-3 years of real estate transactional experience at a law firm with a national reputation. The ideal candidate will have significant real estate experience handling purchase and sale agreements, financings, joint ventures, and real estate due diligence. The ideal candidate will also have general commercial transactional experience, and experience with entity formation.
1780IrvineTaxThe Orange County or Los Angeles office is seeking an associate with diversified transactional tax practice with an emphasis on partnership, real estate or middle market corporate work. This position can be located in our Orange County or Los Angeles (Downtown) offices. The ideal candidate will have 3 – 5 years of major law firm experience and a strong academic record from a respected law school. Admission to the State Bar of California is preferred.
1781Costa MesaTaxSeeking a 3 to 8 year tax associate with strong academic credentials including L.L.M. in taxation.  Preferred candidate will have experience structuring M&A transactions and drafting tax-related transactional documents.  Position requires Subchapter K experience.  Experience with international tax structuring, tax controversy, or tax credit practice is a plus.
1782Costa MesaTaxSeeking a 3rd year tax associate to sit in our San Francisco, Orange County, Del Mar, Chicago or NY office. The ideal candidate has experience working with partnership and corporate taxation (including S corporations) on a broad range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and real estate transactions. Knowledge of international taxation, tax credit transactions, ruling requests and/or tax exempt entities would be a plus. Required: Prior experience in a law firm with a national reputation and outstanding credentials from a highly ranked law school. Preferred: LL.M. in Taxation.
1783San DiegoCorporate – Debt FinanceSeeking a 5-7 year associate to join the Venture Debt Finance Group in its growing San Diego office. The ideal candidate must have experience in venture/debt finance, with an ability to work in a high volume environment with attention to detail. Candidates should have excellent analytical, writing, contract drafting and communication skills and the energy, drive and desire to work in a busy national practice. Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
1784San DiegoCorporateSeeking a 7 to 8 year corporate associate. Desired experience includes general corporate with an emphasis in finance and the ability to work in a high volume environment with attention to detail. Candidates should have excellent analytical, writing, contract drafting and communication skills and the energy, drive and desire to work in a busy national finance practice. Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
1785San DiegoCorporateAssociates with at least six years of general corporate experience with public and private companies are encouraged to apply. Ideal applicants will have experience representing high-growth businesses in connection with financings, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters. Candidates will have worked in the corporate department of a national or international law firm and will have a high level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school.
1786San DiegoCorporateAssociates with four to five years of general corporate experience with public and private companies are encouraged to apply. Ideal applicants will have experience representing high-growth businesses in connection with financings, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters. Candidates will have worked in the corporate department of a national or international law firm and will have a high level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school.
1787San DiegoCorporate – Leveraged FinanceThe Leverage Finance practice group of the San Diego office is seeking a highly qualified associate with a minimum of 2 years of experience in leveraged finance to join our 2nd to 5th year associate class. The practice group represents investment banks and other financial institutions in their capacities as agents, arrangers, and lenders, as well as corporate borrowers and private equity firms, in structuring and executing the most complex financings across industries and around the globe.
1788San DiegoCorporate – Project FinanceThe Project Development & Finance practice group of the San Diego office is seeking a highly qualified associate with 2 to 5 years of experience, preferably including experience with project development and/or finance at a large national or international firm.
1789San DiegoCorporateCorporate Associate with 4-7 years of relevant corporate experience, particularly in one or more of the areas of mergers & acquisitions, venture capital, or initial public offerings. Superior academic credentials, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required.
1790San DiegoEnergySeeking a 4 to 6 year energy associate with experience in project finance, tax equity finance, M&A and project development, with particular emphasis on energy and infrastructure projects. International experience and Spanish or Mandarin language skills are a plus. Candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate initiative and potential for leadership, and have the judgment and confidence to work independently with clients and colleagues. Membership in the California Bar is required.
1791Del MarEnvironmentalSeeking a 10+ year environmental attorney. The ideal candidate would have wide ranging experience in clean air, water quality and supply matters, hazardous materials, waste and regulatory permitting. Specific experience with land use, public agencies, clean-tech, Native American and energy issues are a bonus. Successful candidates will have excellent writing and client relations skills. Need some portable business. Major law firm experience, or significant in-house experience preferred.
1792San DiegoEnvironmental – Land UseSeeking an attorney to join its thriving Land Use practice. This is a staff attorney position and requires at least 3 years of land use experience. Ideal candidates will have some experience representing developers and property owners in land use matters before local jurisdictions in the San Diego Area. Candidates should be familiar with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), general plans, specific plans, zoning law, local zoning codes the Subdivision Map Act and Coastal Act. He or she should have some knowledge and experience with respect to the federal, state and local permitting process for projects, federal and state endangered species laws, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Clean Water Act. Prior experience negotiating and drafting agreements with public agencies such as development agreements and reimbursement agreements is helpful.
1793San DiegoERISAThe Tax department of the San Diego office is seeking an associate with a minimum of 2 years of benefits & compensation experience.
1794San DiegoEstate PlanningMinimum 5+ years’ of relevant law firm experience. Our firm has been acting for successful individuals, families and institutions for over 100 years. We advise clients on their business and personal legal needs both at home and abroad. In this fast moving and increasingly regulated world the need for integrated and timely advice has never been more urgent.
1795San DiegoIP – ProsSeeking a 1 to 5 year patent pros associate with substantive experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting patent validity, non-infringement, and freedom-to-operate analyses, and supporting IP due diligences, patent litigations, post-grant proceedings (IPR, PGR, interferences) and other IP matters related to small molecule pharmaceuticals. Qualified candidates will ideally have an advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred, or M.S. with several years industry experience) in chemistry, with a strong emphasis in organic or medicinal chemistry, be registered to practice at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and be admitted to a State Bar (California preferred). Additionally, candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills, superior academic background and a desire for teamwork, significant responsibility and client interaction. To be considered, please provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school, graduate and undergraduate transcripts.
1796San DiegoIP – ProsSeeking a 1 to 5 year patent pros associate with experience prosecuting patent applications, conducting patent validity, non-infringement, and freedom-to-operate analyses, and supporting IP due diligences, patent litigations, post-grant proceedings (IPR, PGR, interferences) and other IP matters in the life sciences related to cutting-edge technologies, such as gene editing, cellular therapies, antibody-based therapeutics, and molecular diagnostics. Qualified candidates must have an advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred, or M.S. with several years industry experience) in the biological sciences (e.g., Biology, Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Virology), be registered to practice at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and be admitted to a State Bar (California preferred). Additionally, candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills, superior academic background and a desire for teamwork, significant responsibility and client interaction.
1797San DiegoIP – LitThe San Diego office has immediate openings for IP litigation associates. Technical degree preferred but not required, but must have ability to learn underlying technology. Must have 2-4 years of experience in IP litigation. Candidates must be comfortable working in a team atmosphere and have excellent academic credentials.
1798San DiegoIP – TMSeeking a Senior Trademark Attorney with at least 7 years of direct trademark prosecution experience. This position is an alternative to traditional partnership-track positions, and has a lower billable hour requirement and de minimus non-billable requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in helping manage U.S. and international trademark portfolios with specific experience in trademark clearance, prosecution, investigations and routine enforcement. Successful candidates will have strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing skills, be highly organized and detail oriented. Candidates interested in the Atlanta, D.C., New York, Winston Salem, Seattle, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Silicon Valley (Menlo Park), Los Angeles, or San Diego offices will be considered.
1799San DiegoIP – ProsSeeking a prosecution Associate Attorney experienced in preparing and prosecuting optics and electrical engineering-related applications. Applicants with 2-4 years of experience in patent prosecution are preferred, with aptitude for portfolio development and client counseling a plus. Applicant must have a USPTO Reg. No. and possess a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. Applicant must be detail oriented and have strong written and verbal skills. Transcripts and patent prosecution writing samples will be requested. California or Washington bar members are preferred. Prefer candidates with Ph.D or Master’s degree in physics or electrical engineering, as well as candidates with experience in optics, sensors, image processing, and machine learning.
1800San DiegoIP – ProsSEeking a 2 to 4 year patent pros associate with experience preparing and prosecuting electronics and software-related applications. Applicants with 2-4 years of experience in patent prosecution are preferred, with aptitude for portfolio development and client counseling a plus. Applicant must have a USPTO Reg. No. and possess a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Applicant must be detail oriented and have strong written and verbal skills. Preferred but not required technical work experience in a computer or electrical engineering field, an advanced Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering degree, or significant prosecution experience in computer or electrical engineering fields. Transcripts and patent prosecution writing samples will be requested. Corresponding state bar (CA, GA, WA, CO, or NC ) required for office location base.
1801San DiegoIP – ProsApplicants with 2+ years of experience in patent prosecution are preferred, with aptitude for portfolio development and client counseling a plus. Applicant must have a USPTO Reg. No. and possess a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Applicant must be detail oriented and have strong written and verbal skills. Preferred but not required background include technical work experience in a computer engineering field, an advanced Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering degree, or significant prosecution experience in computer engineering fields, and experience or expertise in any one of network architecture, network hardware design, neural networking, or video codecs Transcripts and patent prosecution writing samples will be requested.
1802San DiegoIP – ProsWe are looking for a biotechnology patent prosecution associate with 2-3 years of experience. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in biology, molecular biology, cellular biology, biochemistry or related disciplines, which utilize genetic engineering techniques. Candidates must also have strong academic credentials, as well as superior written and verbal communication skills.
1803San DiegoIP – ProsWe are looking for an associate attorney with a B.S. in Computer or Electrical Engineering and 2 to 5 years of patent prosecution and counseling experience. Some industry experience and/or an advanced degree in the computer or electrical engineering field is preferred.
1804San DiegoIP – ProsWe are looking for associate attorneys with CS/IT backgrounds and 3-8 years of legal experience in patent prosecution, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications and conducting due diligence in the fields of robotics, neural networks, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and imaging or optics. Candidates must have strong academic credentials, as well as superior written and verbal communication skills.
1805San DiegoIP – TMSeeking a 4 to 8 year trademark & copyright associate. Work will include trademark & copyright law, including trademark prosecution, agreements, clearance, strategic advice, counseling, and enforcement. Candidates must have strong academic credentials, as well as superior written and verbal communication skills.
1806San DiegoIP – ProsWe are looking for a patent prosecution associate with an advanced degree in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Immunology, or related biological science to join our San Diego office. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of patent prosecution experience. Responsibilities: Patent Prosecution Associates work under the supervision and guidance of senior attorneys and partners in our Intellectual Property section and perform a variety of patent-related activities, primarily in the areas of patent prosecution, opinion drafting, freedom to operate analysis, and due diligence work. Specific duties include: Assess scientific literature, patents and patent application documents, each encompassing a variety of biology fields, including cell biology, cancer biology, immunology, genetics, and molecular biology. Understand, critique and provide insightful opinion on scientific data relating to inventions. Draft written assessments of the prospects of obtaining patent protection. Evaluate patent ability. Draft responses to office actions from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other patent offices. Collaborate with colleagues on various projects including assessing patents for corporate due diligence and conducting underlying analysis for opinions and litigations. Handle a variety of patent projects, including patent drafting, prosecution, reexaminations, opinions, litigation support and due diligence. Qualifications: At least 3 years of law firm experience, a J.D. and a Ph.D. in biology, molecular biology or a similar degree. Experience with patent drafting and prosecution in fields relating to biology, molecular biology, etc. is preferred. Desire and ability to quickly learn the fundamentals of a broad range of new scientific areas. Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated scientific writing ability. Demonstrated verbal skills required to communicate scientific concepts effectively to clients, attorneys, and scientists. USPTO admission or ability to be admitted within one year of hire.
1807San DiegoIP – ProsIdeal candidates will have 2 to 5 years of law firm experience, a J.D. and a B.S. in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics or similar degree · Experience with patent drafting and prosecution in fields relating to fluid/heat transfer, aerosol physics, etc. is a plus · Desire and ability to quickly learn the fundamentals of a broad range of new technologies · Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills · Demonstrated scientific writing ability · Demonstrated verbal skills required to communicate scientific concepts effectively to clients, attorneys, scientists and engineers · California bar membership in good standing
1808San DiegoIP – LitSeeking a 2 to 6 year patent lit associate. Prior patent litigation experience is required. A technical degree (Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred) is not required, but is of interest. Solid litigation and trial prep experience required for candidates in the 5th-6th year levels.
1809San DiegoIP – ProsSeeking a patent prosecution associate with 1-2 years of experience to join its growing patent prosecution practice. Candidates must have a bachelor or advanced degree in math, physics, material science, electrical engineering or computer science, strong academic credentials, and excellent writing skills. Admission to practice before the USPTO and admission to the California bar are required. Ideal candidates will also have industry work experience.
1810San DiegoIP – ProsPatent prosecution associate with 2-4 years of patent prosecution experience to work in the firm’s Life Sciences patent group in the San Diego office. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, superior academic credentials, with backgrounds in one of the following fields: cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, pharmacology, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, organic synthetic chemistry, organic chemistry, genetics, immunology, biophysics, biomedical engineering, or digital health focused disciplines. Advanced degree preferred. Current patent bar membership with previous law firm experience. Candidates are expected to draft and prosecute patent applications, prepare patent opinion letters, provide IP counseling to clients, and conduct patent due diligence studies in connection with business transactions. Candidates are also expected to supervise junior attorneys and patent agents as part of global client service teams.
1811San DiegoL&EWe are seeking an experienced labor & employment associate to join our San Diego private sector group. The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of experience, including defending employers against claims for wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Mediation, wage and hour, advice/counseling experience is a plus. Candidates must have strong writing skills, motion and discovery experience, including taking and defending depositions, and the ability to handle cases independently.
1812San DiegoL&ESeeking a 3 to 5 year labor & employment associate. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of substantive experience in employment litigation and a desire for trial work. Experience in defending wage and hour claims, including wage and hour class action lawsuits, is also desired. The successful candidate will also have meaningful experience in transactional employment work, including the drafting of employment and severance agreements, drafting EEOC position statements, DFEH responses, and conducting witness interviews and depositions. Having a background in counseling employers on federal and state employment law compliance, drafting workplace policies and assisting clients with employment training programs is also a plus. Experience in traditional management labor relations is also advantageous. Superior academic and writing credentials along with California bar admission required. 
1813San DiegoL&ESeeking a 6 to 8 year L&E associate. Also seeking a mid to senior L&E transactional associate.
1814San DiegoLitigationThe ideal candidate will have 2 to 4 years of experience in complex commercial and business litigation, a strong academic background and excellent communication and writing skills. Candidates must be admitted to the state bar of California.
1815Del MarLitigation – HealthcareSeeking a 5+ year healthcare litigation associate. Experience with public agency law helpful. Successful candidates will have excellent writing and client relations skills. Candidates must be able to independently manage trial cases. Must include experience in provider representation: fraud and abuse; Stark; corporate compliance; Medicare/Medicaid; affiliation and integration transactions and licensure; physician and hospital contracting; and regulatory and reimbursement issues. Major law firm experience, in-house experience with major healthcare company, or government experience preferred. Competitive salary and outstanding benefit package.
1816San DiegoLitigation – Financial ServicesThe Financial Services Litigation Section is seeking an Attorney for the San Diego office, ideally with 1-2 years of litigation experience. Strong academic and professional credentials required. Candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar. Experience with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and/or admission to other bars a plus.
1817San DiegoLitigation – InsuranceSeeking a Staff Attorney with a minimum of three years insurance coverage and litigation experience for the Insurance Practice in California.  Employment Practices Liability experience is required.  Candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar. 
1818San DiegoLitigation – HealthcareThe Health Care team is seeking an Attorney for the San Diego office, ideally with 3-6 years of litigation experience. Strong academic and professional credentials required. Candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar and have experience with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and other health care issues. Admission to the NJ, NY, PA, or IL bars a plus.
1819San DiegoPublic AgencySeeking an entry-level associate with top academic credentials and a passion for public and/or education law. Expect to be involved in a wide variety of matters. Qualified candidates will have exceptional writing and analytical skills. Competitive salary and outstanding benefit package.
1820EncinitasReal EstateSeeking a senior real estate associate or junior partner. Candidates should preferably be San Diego-based and have significant experience in development and financing activities, such as entitlement, acquisition, disposition, financing (both conventional and nonconventional, including mezzanine and preferred equity), construction, management, and leasing transactions, as well as joint venture and condominium matters.
1821San DiegoTaxSeeking a 2 to 5 year tax associate. Our ideal candidate would have experience as follows: advising on some combination of mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions and international transactions, possess a high level of motivation, initiative and excellent problem solving skills, have strong client relations skills and experience handling several concurrent ongoing matters and have a high level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school. An LLM is preferred, but not required.
1822San DiegoTaxWe are currently seeking an experienced attorney with at LEAST 5 years’ relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in highly sophisticated real estate joint ventures and top academic credentials with specific coursework or experience in partnership tax. The candidate must have substantial experience in drafting complex real estate limited liability company and partnership agreements. The ideal candidate would have significant real estate and/or tax experience, top quality writing and negotiating skills, and a substantial exposure to partnership taxation. Background in BigLaw and CA license are both preferred, but not required.
1823Del MarTaxSeeking a 3rd year tax associate to sit in our San Francisco, Orange County, Del Mar, Chicago or NY office. The ideal candidate has experience working with partnership and corporate taxation (including S corporations) on a broad range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and real estate transactions. Knowledge of international taxation, tax credit transactions, ruling requests and/or tax exempt entities would be a plus. Required: Prior experience in a law firm with a national reputation and outstanding credentials from a highly ranked law school. Preferred: LL.M. in Taxation.
1824San DiegoTaxSeeking a 3 to 5 year tax associate, to work on federal, state, and international tax law for technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises at all stages of development. Our tax practice represents both companies and their investors in conjunction with the firm’s mergers and acquisitions and private equity practices, and also assists clients with debt and equity financings, technology transfers, complex licensing and collaboration arrangements, and both domestic and international tax planning. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and great work ethic, and excel in a fast-paced environment. Superior academic credentials, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required. Successful candidates may sit in Palo Alto, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Austin, New York, or Washington, D.C.
1825San DiegoTech TransSeeking a junior associate to join our IP group. IP litigation and corporate associates wishing to move to an IP transactional practice are welcome to apply. The ideal candidate, if currently based in San Diego, must have flexibility to regularly travel to and spend time in the Firm’s Silicon Valley office for training and other matters. A candidate currently based in the Bay Area who could spend some portion of his or her first year located in the Firm’s Silicon Valley office (with frequent trips to the San Diego office), would also be ideal. A successful candidate from the San Francisco Bay Area would not be expected to relocate immediately, but must be able to do so within approximately 1 year after his/her start date. Job Requirements: JD 2017 – 2018
1826San DiegoTech Trans2 to 5 years of legal practice dedicated to technology transactions required, with a minimum of 2 years law firm experience. Would consider candidates with 2 to 3 years of experience in general corporate and/ or mergers and acquisitions with a strong interest in licensing. • Significant experience with the following transactions: technology licensing, collaborations, outsourcing, development agreements, distribution agreements, manufacturing agreements and joint ventures. • Essential skills include exceptional written and verbal communication, attention to detail, good judgment, a team-oriented attitude, solid interpersonal and analytical skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects across multiple clients at one time. • Successful candidates will be committed to excellence, teamwork and superior client service.
1827San Diego or Palo AltoTech TransSeeking a 3 to 6 year biotech transactions attorney to focus on strategic partnering and other commercial transactions for biopharmaceutical and other life science companies. Licensing/partnering experience is strongly preferred, but candidates with other significant corporate, transactional and/or intellectual property (litigation or prosecution) experience will be considered. A biological sciences, chemistry and/or business background, as well as in-house legal experience, will also be considered favorably. Superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills are required for this position. We are open to having this position filled by someone working out of our Palo Alto or San Diego offices, with flexibility over time to locate in another office (including San Francisco, New York or Washington, D.C).

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