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We are working with an exciting, incredibly fast-moving, high energy law firm, with an established reputation in the arena of products liability/products defect plaintiffs' work, committed to achieving outstanding results. The firm seeks a Senior Automotive Products Liability Trial Attorney with at least ten (10+) years of attorney experience and at least five (5+) years of litigation or trial experience. The Senior Trial Attorney will manage a trial team and collaborate with the principal in managing multiple cases. The hired attorney will be proficient in working with a wide range of experts and be able to harness cutting-edge technology and litigation support in preparation of cases. The focus areas for the role are developing and executing case strategy, doing legal research, conducting mediations and trials, engaging in deposition and motion practice, communicating with experts, and mentoring younger attorneys. The salary for the position will be $175,000/yr. or more, depending upon experience. The firm offers a comprehensive package of benefits, about which the firm will provide further details.

About the Firm

The firm is a market leader in automotive products liability litigation, having litigated cases against nearly every major automotive manufacturer in the world. It strives to set the standards in the field by which others will judge themselves. It seeks to become the leading law firm in the nation for automotive products liability, bar none. Its mission is to present, in uniquely creative ways, before juries throughout the U.S., products liability cases against manufacturers. The firm consistently promotes and adheres to the following values and qualities in all of its attorneys.

• Excellence: Good enough is not good enough.
• Consistency: Build a reputation that precedes the firm into the courtroom.
• Innovation: Create opportunities in areas that others have yet even to discover.
• Better than Yesterday: Continually grow, develop and learn.
• Systematicity: Harness the power of organized activity.
• Community Involvement: Be a pillar of the community in a way that would make a mother proud.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing cases
• Supervising associates and legal staff
• Serving as first and second chair for jury trials
• Attending hearings in state and federal court
• Taking and defending depositions
• Attending mediations
• Working with expert witnesses
• Drafting legal memoranda and motions
• Drafting all trial-related pleadings, including jury instructions, motions in limine and trial briefs
• Working closely in a team environment
• Engaging in strategic case planning
• Managing paralegals and support staff
• Conducting legal research
• Drafting and responding to discovery
• Managing document production
• Drafting and responding to meet and confer letters
• Communicating with opposing counsel and clients

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor or equivalent from an accredited law school
• Active license in good standing to practice in California
• At least ten (10+) years of practicing attorney experience
• At least five (5+) years of litigation or trial experience
• First and second chair trial experience
• Substantial deposition experience
• Substantial mediation experience
• Excellent brief writing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills geared to a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Flexibility and initiative regarding assignments for self and team
• Abitlity and commitment to contribute to a positive work environment
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and staff
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive problem-solving approach
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt quickly to new challenges
• High emotional intelligence (EQ)
• High level of discretion
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly

OTHER DETAILS

• Supervisors: Reports to the Vice President of Strategy.
• Status: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Location: Beautiful office environment at the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center, across from South Coast Plaza.
• Salary: $175,000 +, depending on experience.
• Benefits: Excellent career opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and a matching 401(k).
• FLSA: Non-Exempt

Candidates may apply to this position on LinkedIn, the Hire Counsel website, or by direct e-mail to We at Hire Counsel cannot promise that a particular candidate will get the job or an interview, but we can promise that we will review all submitted resumes.

About Hire Counsel, a Purpose Legal Company

Hire Counsel, a Purpose Legal Company, is an agile legal talent agency. We build connections between and among legal professionals and our clients, some of the nation's largest law firms and legal departments (and some of the smallest). By introducing good lawyers to our clients and assisting attorney candidacies, we serve the entire legal community. We provide permanent employment opportunities. We also provide individuals with options to work on contract (temporary) assignments as may be fitting, to aid their stability, even as we endeavor to help them find permanent homes. Hire Counsel holds all resumes in the strictest confidence.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and sports-minded Sales Representative to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new sales opportunities, building relationships with customers, and promoting our brand. The Sales Representative will report to the Sales Manager and work closely with other members of the sales team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with current and potential customers
• Provide exceptional customer service to ensure customer satisfaction and retention
• Attend and participate in industry events, trade shows, and other relevant gatherings to promote our brand and products
• Meet and exceed sales targets and goals
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop sales strategies and tactics
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends, products, and competitors
• Maintain accurate sales records and reports

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field
• 2+ years of sales experience preferred but not required
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service orientation and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Goal-oriented and results-driven

Benefit:

• $18-$23 Hourly pay, Paid Weekly (On-Target Commission Earnings at 51k-61k)
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Ongoing training with leaders and company executives - Exciting career paths in a thriving industry

If you are a sports enthusiast with a passion for sales and a drive to succeed, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team.

**This is not a remote role and is local to Orange County, California**

AI Product Manager

Salary Range: $160k to $180k

Role Summary

We're hiring an AI Product Manager to own the feature roadmap for our client's AI procurement agents and AI enabled product experiences. This is a highly collaborative role for someone who can lead discovery, translate real contractor workflows into product, and ship AI features that create measurable lift.

What You'll Own

• Feature roadmap for AI procurement agents and AI assisted workflows (not overall product strategy)
• Discovery + validation: spend time with contractors and suppliers to understand real workflow friction
• AI product execution: define requirements, align design/engineering, and deliver reliable AI features
• Capability boundaries: understand what LLM/agent systems can and cannot do; design accordingly
• Cross functional collaboration: partner deeply with Engineering, Design, and GTM to ship and iterate
• Operational excellence: use AI tools to make your own PM workflow faster and sharper

What We're Looking For

• 3–7 years product experience, with clear ownership of feature roadmaps and execution
• LLM + agent fluency (not necessarily ML): understands how to apply AI to real workflows
• Strong discovery discipline: avoids jumping to solutions too early; frames the real need first
• Natural problem solver with strong product instincts and structured thinking
• Excellent communicator who can align teams and explain AI behavior clearly to stakeholders
• Passion for staying current on LLMs/agents, tools, and AI product patterns

Location Requirement

Onsite in Irvine, CA (this is not a remote role)

Company Description

Project Chemistry is a leading cosmetic formulation and biotechnology innovation lab based in Irvine, California. We partner with emerging and established beauty brands to create breakthrough skin and hair care products that combine scientific rigor, ingredient innovation, and commercial feasibility.

Our expertise spans ingredient discovery, biotech-driven IP creation, advanced active system development, formulation, and technology transfer to contract manufacturers. We work across prestige, mass, and niche categories with a strong emphasis on efficacy, safety, differentiation, and scalability.

At Project Chemistry, we pride ourselves on blending cutting-edge science with commercial practicality to deliver high-performing formulas that stand out in today's competitive beauty market. Our team thrives on collaboration, curiosity, disciplined execution, and pushing the boundaries of innovation in cosmetics. Join us in driving forward innovation and connecting creativity with high-performance solutions.

Role Description

The Product Development Manager is responsible for leading cosmetic skin and hair care projects from concept ideation through formulation approval and technology transfer to contract manufacturers. This role combines strategic product development with disciplined project management to ensure timelines, deliverables, costs, and communication remain aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

The Product Development Manager is responsible for identifying product claims and constructing claims frameworks aligned with ingredient strategy and brand positioning. This role collaborates with internal teams and third-party laboratories to design and oversee claims substantiation testing, ensuring all performance claims are scientifically defensible and commercially impactful.

The Product Development Manager determines specific active ingredient strategies tailored to each client's needs and target claims, translating client briefs into structured product architectures with defined hero actives, supporting ingredient systems, and commercial guardrails. This role evaluates ingredient performance, regulatory alignment, scalability, and cost implications to ensure each concept is scientifically sound and commercially viable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of consumer-relevant product concepts from ideation through approval, including defining active ingredient strategies aligned with efficacy goals, claims positioning, regulatory geography, and budget constraints.

• Identify product claims and work with internal and third-party laboratories to design, coordinate, and oversee claims substantiation testing (e.g., clinical, instrumental, SPF, antioxidant, penetration, TEWL), ensuring all claims are realistic, regulatory-aligned, and supported by credible data.

• Evaluate supplier materials and construct synergistic active systems that differentiate Project Chemistry's offerings while remaining scalable and manufacturable.

• Develop preliminary cost of goods estimates during early concept phases and continuously assess the impact of formulation changes on profitability and pricing strategy.

• Ensure ingredient selections, concentration levels, and delivery systems align with client margin targets and channel positioning.

• Evaluate and recommend packaging formats based on formula compatibility, brand aesthetic, sustainability goals, minimum order quantities, and lead times.

• Collaborate with packaging suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure formulation and packaging decisions are operationally aligned and scale-ready.

• Own project timelines, milestones, approvals, and deliverables from Statement of Work execution through technology transfer readiness.

• Manage sampling cycles, revisions, and cross-functional coordination while proactively identifying risks related to scope, cost, or timing.

• Translate technical challenges into clear client-facing communication and support competitive benchmarking and claims alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in cosmetic product development for skin and/or hair care, including active ingredient selection and development strategy guidance.

• Strong understanding of the beauty product development lifecycle, active ingredient landscape, and supplier ecosystem.

• Demonstrated ability to build COGS models and evaluate how formulation decisions impact margin targets and pricing tiers.

• Experience assessing packaging compatibility, minimum order quantities, and contract manufacturing workflows.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills with ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with claims substantiation testing, tech transfer, and scale-up processes.