Jobs in Castro Valley, CA

A service offering of the law firm Fenwick & West, FLEX by Fenwick provides high-quality attorneys to technology and life sciences companies in need of interim in-house counsel. Much like our market-leading, entrepreneurial client base, Fenwick constantly seeks ways to innovate and remain best in class both for our legal work and for our client service. With this in mind, the firm launched FLEX.

As a FLEX attorney, you will have access to temporary in-house counsel opportunities with cutting-edge companies throughout the tech sector. Upon joining our attorney roster, we will contact you about potential engagements that fit your skill set and availability, and you let us know whether you'd like us to share your bio with the company. We don't assign you work, and you're never under any obligation to take on work. Simply put, you set the parameters of what you're looking for, and we try to match you with suitable clients and engagements.

As our clients continue to transition from remote to hybrid working arrangements, we are seeking attorneys able to be on site several days per week in the San Francisco and/or Silicon Valley areas. The skill sets our clients come to us for generally include (but are not limited to):

• experience drafting and negotiating a wide variety of technology transactions, including inbound and outbound SaaS, software, and hardware agreements; distribution, channel, and reseller agreements; joint development, joint venture, collaboration, and strategic alliance agreements; and privacy, non-disclosure, and confidentiality agreements
• experience working with internal engineering, product, design, security, privacy, and marketing teams throughout the product development life cycle, advising on regulatory requirements and how to mitigate risks for new technologies
• experience advising on corporate governance, public company reporting, M&A due diligence, and routine corporate housekeeping matters.

Attorneys at all levels of practice will be considered, and we will contact you if your experience is a good fit for our anticipated client needs. Attorneys who have previously onboarded with FLEX do not need to apply as you are already under consideration for active client needs.

You can learn more about FLEX at We look forward to hearing from you!

We are a dynamic, fast-paced firm with opportunities for motivated, energetic associates who can take on significant responsibility in a wide variety of complex commercial litigation matters.

Specific immediate needs include insurance coverage and bad faith litigation.

We require excellent analytical, written and verbal skills.

California Bar license required.

Remote or hybrid options available depending on candidate experience.

E-mail resumes to

Tax Attorney – M&A, Private Equity, Fund Formation (Partner / Counsel / Associate)

Los Angeles or San Francisco

Our client's team is seeking an experienced Tax Attorney to join their collaborative and high-performing group in Los Angeles or San Francisco. No portable book of business is required for this opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience advising corporate clients on tax matters related to mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, fund formation, and cross-border transactions. You'll work with domestic and international public and private companies, as well as private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds, and distressed debt funds, on the tax aspects of mid- to large-scale transactions across a wide range of industries.

Ideal Background:

• Significant experience handling complex tax issues in M&A, fund formation, and private equity transactions.
• Strong technical understanding of partnership taxation, corporate restructuring, and international tax considerations.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Open to candidates at the Partner, Counsel, or Senior Associate level.

Why This Role:

• No portable book required.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value matters alongside a market-leading team.

If you're looking to join a top-tier practice working with exceptional clients on complex, high-impact transactions, we'd love to connect.

Confidential inquiries welcome.

("partner" OR "counsel" OR "of counsel" OR "senior associate" OR "associate" OR "attorney")

AND ("tax" OR "transactional tax" OR "corporate tax" OR "M&A tax" OR "mergers and acquisitions tax" OR "fund formation" OR "private equity tax" OR "investment fund tax" OR "cross-border tax" OR "international tax" OR "partnership tax" OR "REIT" OR "corporate restructuring" OR "joint venture tax")

AND ("M&A" OR "mergers" OR "acquisitions" OR "private equity" OR "venture capital" OR "fund formation" OR "hedge fund" OR "distressed debt" OR "investment management" OR "capital markets" OR "transactions")

AND ("Los Angeles" OR "LA" OR "San Francisco" OR "SF" OR "California" OR "CA")

NOT ("litigation" OR "litigator" OR "trial" OR "paralegal" OR "legal assistant" OR "law clerk" OR "accountant" OR "tax preparer" OR "CPA")

Are you a Senior Associate looking to make a lateral move to a Top Vault 10 firm in the Bay Area? Do you have 4+ years of experience in privacy and cybersecurity matters as a law firm associate, or a mix of in-house and law firm experience? Do you want to join a prestigious firm with sophisticated work? Then this might be the right opportunity for you!

The ideal candidate will have:

• 4+ years of top law firm experience

• Experience handling privacy & cybersecurity matters, including compliance, transactional, and regulatory

• JD from a T-20 law school or top 25% of a T-50 law school

• Licensed in CA

This is an amazing opportunity to work with an exceptional team at a top firm!

If you are interested in learning more about this position, please submit your resume in confidence and one of our dedicated associate recruiters will be in contact if you meet our qualifications. We will not disclose your identity or share your resume with our client until we have your express permission.

Prominent defense litigation firm is seeking a General Liability Counsel or Non-Equity Partner to join their downtown San Francisco team. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of general liability defense experience.

This position can be hybrid or fully remote.

Competitive base salary 180k to 225k+, bonus and benefits.

Resumes may be sent to for review.

Contract Attorney – Litigation (Practice Area TBD)

San Francisco, California | Three-to-Six Month Contract | On-Site

A nationally leading law firm is seeking a contract litigation attorney to join their San Francisco office on an initial three-to-six month engagement. Depending on workload, a second attorney may also be needed.

These attorneys will work closely with and directly support two senior partners. The specific practice area — whether employment litigation, general civil litigation, government/regulatory law, or a combination — will be determined as candidates are reviewed. We welcome candidates with strong California litigation experience across these areas.

Priority Skills & Experience

California Litigation (Required)

• 3–6 years of litigation experience in California state and/or federal court
• Strong motion practice: drafting dispositive motions, opposing summary judgment, and independently managing discovery
• Comfortable appearing at hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences; ready for court from day one
• Experience with injunctive relief, expedited proceedings, or high-stakes commercial/employment matters is a plus

Employment Litigation (Valued)

• Experience handling employment matters, including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and PAGA representative actions
• Knowledge of California employment statutes (FEHA, Labor Code) and federal law (Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA) is a plus
• Experience advising employers and employees or appearing before state/federal administrative agencies is a plus

General Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage cases or litigation components independently
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Sound professional judgment and ability to communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel
• Prior law firm or litigation boutique training preferred; government or clerkship experience a plus
• Active California Bar membership, or ability to obtain admission promptly

Engagement Terms

• Initial three-to-six month contract, with possible extension based on performance and practice needs
• Full-time, on-site in San Francisco, California
• Compensation commensurate with experience

Applicants can send their resumes to Chelsea Johnson at

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

IP Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global IP strategy aligned with business and innovation goals.
• Advise executive leadership and the Board on IP risks, opportunities, and competitive positioning.
• Identify opportunities to create competitive advantage through strategic IP portfolio development.
• Lead long-term IP planning in support of product pipelines and emerging technologies.

Portfolio Management

• Oversee the development, prosecution, maintenance, and optimization of global patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret portfolios.
• Conduct regular portfolio reviews to ensure alignment with business objectives and cost efficiency.
• Manage invention disclosure processes and collaborate with R&D to capture innovation.
• Evaluate IP acquisition and divestiture opportunities.

IP Protection & Enforcement

• Develop and oversee global IP enforcement strategies, including litigation, opposition proceedings, and dispute resolution.
• Manage outside counsel and coordinate litigation strategy.
• Assess and mitigate infringement risks and freedom-to-operate concerns.
• Lead IP due diligence activities for mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and investments.

IP Monetization & Commercialization

• Identify and execute licensing, cross-licensing, and strategic partnership opportunities.
• Structure and negotiate complex IP agreements.
• Develop revenue-generating strategies leveraging the company's IP assets.
• Support valuation of IP assets for financial and strategic purposes.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Establish policies and procedures for IP governance and protection.
• Ensure compliance with global IP laws and regulations.
• Oversee competitive intelligence and monitor third-party IP landscapes.
• Manage internal training programs on IP awareness and protection.

Team & Budget Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing global IP team.
• Manage departmental budgets and external legal spend.
• Establish KPIs to measure portfolio strength, enforcement outcomes, and ROI.

Qualifications

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• Admission to at least one state bar in good standing.
• USPTO registration (preferred for patent-focused organizations).
• Advanced technical degree (preferred for technology-driven industries).

Experience

• 12+ years of progressive experience in intellectual property law, including significant in-house leadership experience.
• Proven track record of building and managing global IP portfolios.
• Demonstrated experience in IP litigation, licensing, and strategic transactions.
• Experience supporting M&A due diligence and integration activities.
• Executive-level leadership experience with direct reports.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Executive presence and influence
• Strong negotiation and litigation management skills
• Deep understanding of global IP laws and regulatory environments
• Financial literacy related to IP valuation and budgeting
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

Overview

Our client is seeking a talented and driven attorneys to join our Corporate and Private Equity / Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) team. The ideal candidates will have 4–6 years of experience advising corporate clients and private equity sponsors on complex domestic and cross-border transactions.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, nationally recognized practice that represents leading private equity firms and strategic buyers across industries. Our team advises on acquisitions, dispositions, leveraged buyouts, rollups, minority investments, "going private" transactions, and other sophisticated corporate matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of M&A and private equity transactions, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating definitive and ancillary agreements, and overseeing the transaction process from inception to closing.
• Advise private equity funds and corporate clients on structuring and executing acquisitions, dispositions, and investments.
• Manage client relationships and supervise junior associates and staff to ensure smooth deal execution and excellent client service.
• Coordinate cross-office and cross-practice teams to handle complex transactions efficiently and effectively.
• Contribute to business development and client outreach initiatives, including cultivating relationships with emerging managers and institutional investors.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in M&A and/or private equity transactions from a top-tier law firm.
• Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
• Demonstrated ability to lead deals and handle significant responsibilities with a high degree of autonomy.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial and client-service oriented mindset, with an interest in developing long-term client relationships.
• Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; Must be admitted in the location where you will practice.

Our Practice

Our Corporate and Private Equity department includes attorneys nationwide, focusing on all aspects of private equity and corporate transactional work. We are consistently ranked among the top firms in M&A and private equity league tables (PitchBook, Bloomberg) and represent some of the world's leading private equity sponsors.

Culture and Career Development

We are proud of our collegial, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture. Our team blends lateral and organically developed talent, fostering mentorship, collaboration, and professional advancement. Associates are entrusted with client-facing responsibilities early in their careers, gaining exposure to top-tier deals and sophisticated clients.

Our firm is regularly recognized for its commitment to diversity, empathy in leadership, and positive workplace culture, including certification as a "Great Place to Work."

Locations

Associates may sit in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas, Pittsburgh, or Charlotte.

About Whistler Partners

Matchmakers, Not Headhunters

Whistler Partners is a boutique matchmaking firm focused on counseling the best and the brightest attorneys over the course of their careers. We believe that the right move comes from working closely with talent to curate their long-term career paths. When it comes to career advice, what matters is not the size of the agency but the strength of your individual recruiter.

We readily admit that we are elite and only work with the best – after all, a little elitism is okay when it comes to your career. Employers love us because we are picky about whom we represent, and attorneys love us because we get them their dream jobs.

Family Law Attorney

The Zhou Law Group | Bay Area

Up to 30% Increase in Total Earning Potential | High-Growth Team Environment

The Zhou Law Group is expanding and seeking an experienced Family Law Associate Attorney or Senior Counsel to join our growing team in the Bay Area.

This is a unique opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding firm, take on meaningful responsibility, and play an important role in shaping our continued success. You will handle a broad range of family law matters while working alongside a collaborative, highly skilled legal team.

Our firm has worked hard to build a culture centered on collaboration, mutual support, and a healthy work-life balance. At our firm, you have true professional autonomy. You may determine your workload, select the cases you accept, and set your billable hour targets. Compensation is directly tied to your experience and billable hours, allowing you to earn in proportion to your contribution. In addition, we offer generous and comprehensive bonus programs designed to reward both individual excellence and team success. We also offer transparent and equitable promotion opportunities, ensuring your career can grow with the firm.

A Strong Foundation. A Meaningful Stage of Growth.

Founded by a Certified Family Law Specialist, The Zhou Law Group has spent more than a decade building a respected and disciplined presence in California family law.

Our team — including multiple Super Lawyers — has established a reputation for preparation, professionalism, and steady advocacy in complex divorce, custody, support, property division, and domestic violence matters. We understand that family law is rarely just legal — it is personal, emotional, and often life-defining. Our work requires both clarity and composure.

Over the past ten years, we have built a credible platform grounded in integrity, accountability, and consistent case standards. That foundation now supports a deliberate and structured phase of expansion.

We are seeking attorneys with at least five years of family law experience who are excited to join a fast-growing team and contribute meaningfully during a period of upward momentum.

In this role, you will:

• Manage substantive family law matters from strategy through resolution
• Draft pleadings and motions and appear in hearings and court proceedings
• Work directly with clients navigating complex personal transitions
• Collaborate with a dedicated support team to maintain case quality and preparation

This position is suited for an attorney with solid foundational experience who is ready for meaningful responsibility within a structured and high-standard practice.

Our Approach

We believe strong advocacy must be grounded in integrity, responsibility, and respect. In family law, firmness and empathy are not in conflict — they must coexist.

We approach each matter with preparation, discipline, and steady judgment, recognizing the human weight behind every decision. Our clients place significant trust in us during deeply personal transitions, and we honor that trust through professionalism, accountability, and thoughtful counsel.

As we grow, we do so deliberately — without compromising case quality or ethical standards. We value clarity over noise, long-term reputation over short-term gain, and character as much as capability.

Growth & Compensation

We are in a deliberate phase of expansion. As the firm grows, attorneys who demonstrate preparation and sound judgment take on increased case responsibility.

Our compensation model includes a competitive base salary combined with performance-based incentives tied to billable productivity and overall contribution.

For attorneys coming from traditional fixed-salary structures, our performance model often results in significantly higher total earning potential, depending on productivity and responsibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Family Law experience
• Active admission to the California State Bar
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Professional composure in emotionally complex situations
• Commitment to integrity, work ethic, and client-centered practice

Work Structure & Benefits

We offer hybrid and remote flexibility, with in-person presence required for court proceedings and client matters as appropriate.

Our benefits package includes:

• Competitive, performance-aligned compensation
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Our Commitment

We are committed to maintaining a professional, ethical, and inclusive workplace. We welcome qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Trustpoint.One is pleased to be partnering with a dynamic, growing California litigation boutique law firm in their search for a Temporary Litigation Attorney to work on a remote basis. The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice law in California, located in Northern California and have the following experience:

• 1-3 years of litigation experience.
• Current California Bar membership, active and in good standing .

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents, including pleadings and motions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
• Conduct thorough legal research using Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw to support litigation cases.
• Collaborate with clients to gather information and develop case strategies.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations to provide informed legal advice.

Requirements

• Strong interest in plaintiff-side litigation and managing motion practice.
• Firm offers a collegial environment, with an opportunity to develop research and writing skills and be provided with training and mentorship.
• A competitive hourly rate is offered.

All candidates must be able to work at a computer screen for a sustained amount of time.

Trustpoint.One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW), a premier labor and employment law firm with over 120 attorneys and 5 California offices, is seeking a litigation associate for its San Francisco office. This hybrid role offers flexibility along with direct client contact, courtroom experience, and the chance to work on cases that influence California employment law.

For 45 years, LCW attorneys have been trusted advisors to public agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits, clients whose work strengthens communities across the state.

This role offers a flexible hybrid working schedule, allowing for a balance of in-office presence and remote work, which supports both professional growth and personal well-being.

The Opportunity

The San Francisco office of LCW is seeking to hire a mid-level litigation associate to join its labor and employment practice. The ideal candidate must be licensed to practice law in the state of California with more than 5 years of experience in employment matters, including wage and hour, PAGA, and FLSA. Prior employment litigation experience is required. While not mandatory, experience in 1st or 2nd chair trial, mediation, or other dispute resolution processes is considered a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• This role involves extensive client contact
• Conducting substantive witness interviews
• Managing discovery
• Taking and defending depositions
• Regularly appearing and defending motions in court
• Case management
• Drafting dispositive motions, including demurrers, anti-SLAPP, motions for judgment, and motions for summary judgment

Experience in the public sector is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore offers:

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• Performance-based bonus for those who meet minimum hours requirements
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, AD&D
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

For more information about our firm and the exciting career opportunities we offer, please visit our website at .

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Fair Chance Act Compliance

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position operates in an office environment, requiring the ability to sit for extended periods and work on a computer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

We are actively seeking to hire a litigation associate with at least 3 years of experience in general commercial, securities, business, and/or intellectual property litigation. A degree from a top-tier law school is required, as well as California bar membership. The candidate must be capable of working and learning independently. The ideal candidate will also have large-firm experience and subject-matter expertise in intellectual property litigation.

Grellas Shah LLP's commercial litigation practice spans the areas of general commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation, securities litigation, cross-border disputes, employment litigation, and international and domestic arbitration. The firm's client base is mainly in the technology and financial services industries, but the firm also represents companies across a spectrum of industries in commercial litigation matters.

Ours is a growing and thriving firm and a nice place to work, with excellent opportunities to develop or expand critical skills in a firm that sets high standards doing sophisticated litigation work.

Please visit our website at to find out more about who we are and what we do.

REQUIREMENTS:

JD from top-tier law school.

Ideal candidate will have 3 or more years of successful experience with a large firm, handling commercial litigation. Experience in trade secret, copyright, or trademark litigation particularly helpful. Candidate should having a willingness to work on a broad range of litigation, however.

Strong analytical and writing skills.

Experience managing complex litigation, taking and defending depositions, arguing motions in state and federal court, drafting and opposing a range of motions, drafting and responding to discovery, ESI/electronic discovery.

Proactive, entrepreneurial and resourceful, with ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Proven ability to develop strong client relationships and work effectively within a team-oriented environment.

Member of CA bar.

Job Type: Full-time

Our client, a prominent defense litigation firm is seeking a Employment Litigation Partner to join their San Francisco, CA team.

This is a non-equity partner position and can be equity partner track.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of employment defense experience.

Candidates should have 500k+ in portable business

This position can be primarily remote.

Candidates must be admitted to practice in California

Competitive base salary 300k+, bonus and benefits. (Salary will adjust per portable business)

Resumes may be sent to for review.

Overview

Whistler Partners is partnering with to hire its first senior legal leader — a Head of Legal with the opportunity to step into a General Counsel title for the right candidate.

Owner provides a suite of tools designed to help local restaurant owners increase sales and strengthen their online presence. From mobile ordering and customer rewards to digital growth infrastructure, the platform empowers independent restaurants to compete and win. As the business expands product surfaces, navigates regulatory complexity, and enters increasingly strategic partnerships, legal leadership is now mission-critical.

This is a foundational hire at a high-growth, mission-driven SaaS company.

Why this role?

This is not an incremental legal hire. It's a build-from-zero seat.

You will own the full legal stack — corporate, compliance, employment, IP, litigation, regulatory, and commercial — and serve as a strategic partner to the executive team. You won't inherit a pre-built function. You'll architect it.

Success in this role means:

• Building scalable systems from ambiguity
• Knowing when to leverage outside counsel — and when to move internally
• Acting as DRI on the company's most sensitive initiatives
• Helping leadership move faster while strengthening risk discipline

The title is flexible and may include General Counsel for the right candidate.

This is ideal for a builder who wants true ownership, executive visibility, and the opportunity to shape Legal at a scaling technology company from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Engineering, Product & Design, GTM, People, Finance, Ops, and the Executive team
• Act as strategic advisor to the CEO on negotiations, disputes, and sensitive matters
• Build and scale Owner's Legal function as its first full-time legal hire
• Serve as DRI on litigation strategy, regulatory posture, and complex commercial agreements
• Partner with Product and Engineering to ensure new products and pricing models are built with compliance and risk minimization in mind
• Design scalable systems across contracting, compliance, governance, privacy, employment, and IP
• Manage outside counsel across corporate, regulatory, employment, and litigation matters
• Support fundraising, board matters, corporate governance, and investor communications
• Proactively identify legal risk areas and implement preventive frameworks

About You

• 8–10+ years of legal experience across law firm and in-house environments
• Broad, "full-stack" experience across commercial, corporate, compliance, IP, employment, and litigation oversight
• Builder mentality — energized by creating structure from scratch
• Strong executive presence and business judgment
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
• Able to partner closely with product and engineering teams
• Motivated to scale and eventually build a Legal team

Compensation

$250,000 – $325,000

Owner is open to increased compensation at the General Counsel level and may stretch beyond the posted range for the right candidate.

Perks

Comprehensive health coverage, Bay Area-based remote flexibility, unlimited PTO, and additional growth-stage benefits.

Interested?

This search is being led by Wolf at Whistler Partners. Please contact them for a confidential conversation.

About Whistler Partners

Matchmakers, Not Headhunters

Whistler Partners is a boutique matchmaking firm focused on counseling the best and the brightest attorneys over the course of their careers. We believe that the right move comes from working closely with talent to curate their long-term career paths. When it comes to career advice, what matters is not the size of the agency but the strength of your individual recruiter.

We readily admit that we are elite and only work with the best – after all, a little elitism is okay when it comes to your career. Employers love us because we are picky about whom we represent, and attorneys love us because we get them their dream jobs.

Segal McCambridge, a nationally recognized litigation firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Toxic Tort and Product Liability practice in San Francisco. This role offers a rare combination of meaningful responsibility, high-quality mentorship, and flexibility. You will be part of a collaborative team handling sophisticated, high-stakes litigation for national and Fortune 500 clients.

The Opportunity

At Segal McCambridge, associates are not siloed or relegated to support roles. From day one, you will play an active role in managing cases, developing strategy, and working directly with experienced trial attorneys who are invested in your growth. You will gain exposure to all phases of litigation, from inception through resolution and trial, while receiving guidance and mentorship from partners with deep experience in toxic tort and product liability matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who want to sharpen their litigation skills, take ownership of their work, and build a long-term career within a growing national firm.

What You'll Do

• Manage an assigned caseload with partner oversight
• Draft pleadings, motions, and written discovery
• Conduct legal research and prepare substantive legal analysis
• Take and defend depositions
• Participate in mediations and arbitrations
• Communicate directly with clients and insurance carriers
• Collaborate with a team of experienced litigators on complex matters

What We're Looking For

• Active California bar license (dual licensure a plus)
• At least 2 years of civil litigation experience
• Experience with toxic tort or asbestos defense preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities
• A proactive mindset and ownership of assignments
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Experience with mediations or arbitrations is a plus

Compensation & Growth

Segal McCambridge offers competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, and credit for business origination. Associates benefit from clear paths for advancement and the chance to grow within a firm that values initiative, collaboration, and high-quality work.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Life insurance and employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance
• Referral and employee discount programs

About Segal McCambridge

Founded in 1986, Segal McCambridge has grown from a four-lawyer Chicago firm into a national litigation powerhouse with offices across the country. For nearly four decades, Segal McCambridge has been trusted by Fortune 500 companies and other clients to handle complex, high-exposure litigation in areas including asbestos, product liability, environmental, class action, employment, life sciences, insurance coverage, technology, and more.

If you are looking for hands-on litigation experience, real responsibility, and the support of a collaborative, experienced team, we invite you to apply and submit your resume.

Top tier San Francisco based VC fund is looking to add to their growing team! The firm's GC/CCO is targeting a 3-5yr funds attorney who is able to dig in across legal and compliance. Given the lean structure, having the ability to role up your sleeves is very important.

• 3-5yrs
• Funds attorney by background with compliance experience
• To sit in their downtown SF office 3-4x per week

Our client, a prominent defense litigation firm is seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney to join their downtown San Francisco team.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Employment defense experience.

This position can be hybrid remote. Portable business is welcome but not required.

Candidates must be admitted to practice in California

Competitive base salary 150k to 300k+, bonus and benefits.

Resumes may be sent to for review.

Law Enforcement Liability Associate

Locations (California)

Los Angeles

Costa Mesa

San Diego

Inland Empire

Remote Work Flexibility

Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.

About the Company

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

Manning Kass has an exciting opportunity for Associate, with at least two (2) years of civil litigation experience, to join our Governmental Entity Team/ Police Team! This specialized Team is known for representing public entities in a variety of cases, including dangerous condition claims, educational law, and law enforcement officer liability matters.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with clients, businesses and legal teams. Associates work closely with lead attorneys daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation to discovery through trial —focusing on strategic thinking to achieve client goals. We seek candidates who are eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Must be comfortable managing discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions.
• Timely and accurate reporting to our clients, ensuring compliance with their case management requirements.
• Evaluating, analyzing, assessing, and executing litigation strategies.
• Proactively managing communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm's experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Active membership in the California State Bar and in good standing.
• Prior Law Enforcement and/or Military experience is a plus, but not necessary.
• Criminal defense experience is welcomed, but not necessary.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $125,000 - $180,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle or Phoenix

Summary

A leading national law firm seeks a Conflicts Counsel to support their firm. This position is hybrid, preferably based in one of our West Coast offices. Must be detail oriented, have strong computer skills, strong oral and written communication skills, critical thinking skills, the ability to perform well under pressure, and active bar membership in good standing. The ideal candidate would have at least two years' experience in conflicts clearance and the review of outside counsel guidelines in a large law firm but strong candidates without this specific experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review legal conflicts for new business.
• Be the primary point of contact for outside counsel guidelines (OCGs) received from clients and work with partners and administrative stakeholders to prepare responses to clients that align with firm engagement policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct as adopted in each state in which Polsinelli maintains offices, and jurisdictional differences in all states and practice areas in which Polsinelli conducts business.
• Monitor ABA and jurisdictional rules for changes; suggest modifications in firm policy to the Director of Conflicts Counsel for approval.
• Review language in waiver and engagement letters to ensure that they adequately address conflicts and various engagement issues, including scope of work and fee arrangements.
• Discuss conflict of interest and other risk issues with Attorneys, New Business Intake (NBI) staff and the Director of Conflicts Counsel to identify and resolve potential conflicts of interest, while maintaining objectivity and professional independence.
• Provide clear documentation regarding resolutions of conflicts to the Attorneys and NBI Coordinators; provide clear waiver language as may be necessary and obtain waivers before files are opened.
• Provide clear documentation regarding resolution of OCGs and work with Attorneys to appropriate address deviations from normal firm engagement policies.
• Confirm need for ethical walls to screen individuals from particular clients and matters.
• Participate in professional organizations that promote the ongoing education and development of professional ethics in the legal industry.
• Assist with special projects as requested by NBI, Director of Conflicts Counsel, the General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer or other members of Polsinelli leadership.
• Prior experience with InTapp Open and Terms is preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe and Database Management is preferred.

Requirements

The ideal candidate would have at least two years' experience in conflicts clearance and review of outside counsel guidelines in a large law firm but strong candidates without this specific experience will be considered. Candidates must have an active bar membership and be in good standing.

Compensation

• The budgeted salary range for this position is $140,000.00-$175,000.00

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Prominent defense litigation firm is seeking a general liability to join their downtown San Francisco team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of construction defect defense experience.

This position is hybrid remote, 3 days remote, 2 days in office per week. This is a partnership track position.

Competitive base salary 140k to 180k, bonus and benefits.

Resumes can be sent to for review.