Legal Jobs in San Jose, CA

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

Our team at Bloom Energy embraces the unprecedented opportunity to change the way companies utilize energy. Our technology empowers businesses and communities to responsibly take charge of their energy. Our energy platform has three key value propositions: resiliency, sustainability, and predictability. We provide infrastructure that is flexible for the evolving net zero ecosystem. We have deployed more than 30,000 fuel cell modules since our first commercial shipments in 2009, sending energy platforms to data centers, hospitals, manufacturing facilities, biotechnology facilities, major retail stores, financial institutions, telecom facilities, utilities, and other critical infrastructure customers around the world.

Our mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable globally. We never stop striving to improve our technology, to expand and improve our company performance, and to develop and support the many talented employees that serve our mission!

We are looking for a Senior Legal Assistant to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary and be based in San Jose, CA.

Role and Responsibilities

The Senior Legal Assistant is a key member of the Legal Department, providing paralegal and advanced administrative support to the Bloom Legal team. This role is responsible for supporting corporate entity management, legal invoice review, purchase order (PO) creation, and a wide range of legal administrative functions. The Senior Legal Assistant will also manage legal documents and knowledge bases, coordinate signatures, and help organize legal team events and activities. Responsibilities include:

• Provide administrative support to the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.
• Oversee matter management, including invoice processing, purchase order setup, tracking spend against budget, and coordination of legal vendors
• Provide comprehensive support to the Board of Directors and its Committees, including preparation of meeting materials, drafting agendas and unanimous written consents, ensuring timely distribution of documentation in alignment with governance requirements, and management of ongoing governance matters to ensure effective board operations and compliance.
• Support corporate entity management, including maintaining corporate records, creating new legal entities, preparing annual filings, and assisting with subsidiary governance.
• Manage legal documents, including drafting, revising, reviewing, organizing, and archiving contracts, agreements, and other legal records.
• Coordinate document execution and signature processes, including use of electronic signature platforms and Bloom's Contract-Lifecycle-Management (CLM) system.
• Maintain and update legal knowledge management systems and databases.
• Assist with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tasks, including process optimization, signature coordination, and reviewing contracts for archiving.
• Provide administrative support for legal team meetings, trainings, and events (scheduling, logistics, materials).
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries or reports for the Legal team and business partners.
• Support implementation and optimization of legal technology tools (e.g., CLM, e-signature, document management, legal intake, and legal research).
• Assist in onboarding and training new Legal team members.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the Legal department.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external vendors on legal matters as needed.
• Perform other duties as required to support the Legal team's operational effectiveness.

Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certification or equivalent legal training is strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in a corporate legal department, law firm, or similar environment, with paralegal or significant legal assistant experience.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, legal processes, and document management procedures.
• Experience or familiarity with Diligent or Boardvantage and managing board minute books.
• Experience with contract management and legal vendor management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, and contract lifecycle management systems (preferably Ironclad).
• Project management skills/ability to prioritize work and balance several work streams
• Familiarity with electronic signature platforms and legal technology tools.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Key Competencies

• Legal document preparation and review
• Contract lifecycle management
• Invoice and PO processing
• Knowledge management
• Process improvement
• Event and activity coordination
• Adaptability and quick learning
• Stakeholder management
• Confidentiality and discretion

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

Exemption Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Remote Options/Office Hours: Hybrid or Fully In-Office

Classification: Paralegal

Summary: The Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal must have at least five (5) years of recent experience in Trusts & Estates including complex and high net worth estate planning, trust administration and probate. Tax background and understanding is preferable, ideally with knowledge and preparation of Form 706 and Form 709. Litigation experience is also helpful. The Trusts & Estates Paralegal must be able to work independently and, on a team, manage their cases, and be relied on for follow-up and accountability. The Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal is expected to prepare legal documents, filings, and/or general correspondence with accuracy and adhere to the JKZ formatting guidelines. This position requires that the Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal be extremely detail-oriented, organized, critical about accuracy, spelling and grammar and possess the ability to prioritize and follow up. This is a very fast-paced environment, and the Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal must be able to multitask and manage a voluminous caseload. This role requires a self-starter who is willing and open to learning new skills as well as taking initiative and being proactive.

In addition to the above, the Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal may be responsible for delegating assignments, mentoring, training, etc. of any legal support personnel in their practice area.

Direct Reports: N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, Including but Not Limited To:

• Performing legal research
• Preparing trust accountings
• Preliminary drafting of trusts and memos
• Drafting documents
• Calendaring appointments and deadlines
• Managing and organizing client files as well as keeping client database and document management systems up to date
• Prepare Forms 706 and 709
• Maintaining a billable hour requirement

Requirements:

Education and Experience

• At least 5 years' experience working as a Trusts & Estates Paralegal
• Must have paralegal certificate or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bilingual preferred;
• Proficient in the MS Office Suite with an emphasis on Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Solid command of English including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style;
• Organized and detail oriented; and
• Ability to communicate clearly.

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.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with a fearless reputation and global reach, high-level problem solvers in litigation, government controversies, investigations, regulatory challenges, and complex corporate transactions. With offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, the firm represents a wide range of clients, counseling Fortune 100 companies, large privately held corporations, major nonprofits, top universities, private equity investors, and Native American tribes. Consistently recognized as a firm that stands up for its values with its commitment to justice and community service, Jenner has been named the No. 1 pro bono firm 13 times in the United States by The American Lawyer.

Jenner & Block offers a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off, in addition to other offerings.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Legal Practice Assistant, working under the supervision of the Office Manager, provides a wide range of administrative, clerical, and document services to support the workflow and client service needs of attorneys and other timekeepers. Job duties require close collaboration and working with other assistants to and lawyers in the performance of a variety of administrative and practice specific duties as assigned. The Legal Practice Assistant is a non‐exempt position. The hours are 8:45 am – 5:15 pm, Monday ‐ Friday and additional hours as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with firm assistants and other teams to provide designated and "as needed" administrative services to assist in delivering exemplary service.
• Creates, edits, formats, and proofreads a wide variety of documents, including memoranda, correspondence, legal, and court documents.
• Receive assignments from attorneys and others, performing tasks as requested; update requestor regarding receipt and status of tasks/projects, and consistently meet agreed upon deadlines.
• Input attorney time into the WebTime time entry program. Stay up to date regarding client-specific billing requirements. Assist timekeepers with maintaining appropriate time entry requirements and standards through outreach and communication.
• Work with the Billing department in all aspects of the billing cycle, including but not limited to the review of client billing for accuracy, edits to content/grammar; resolution of billing problems; and efficient changes to the process.
• Accurately prepare and input attorney expense reimbursements and process client-related vendor invoices for payment.
• Sort, open, prioritize and route incoming mail. Prepare outgoing mail including U.S.P.S., U.P.S. and Federal Express. Coordinate messenger pick-ups and deliveries when necessary.
• Coordinate meeting set-ups, including but not limited to conference calls, Zoom and Teams meetings and in-person meetings.
• May assist with the organization and planning of events. Assists with collection of marketing materials.
• Coordinating with attorney talent team, may obtains approvals and coordinate attendance for outside training programs (MCLE).
• Assists with creating and maintaining client/matter and communication lists.
• Maintain calendar and contacts for attorneys. Maintain electronic filing system via Outlook.
• Perform document conversions, e.g., PDF to Word, etc.
• Handle telephone calls from internal and external sources including taking accurate messages and appropriately routing calls.
• Coordinate prints, scans and duplicating projects with Digital Document Center or Print/Mail Service Centers.
• Coordinate travel arrangements (air, hotel, rail, car rental and black car) with firm-provided travel agency.
• Coordinate the New Matter Intake process. Prepare, finalize, and distribute new client Engagement Letters, New Business Memo, etc. Including follow-up with client to ensure receipt of fully executed Engagement Letter. Initiate Conflicts Checks.
• Perform other related duties, special projects, and assignments as required.
• Provide back-up support and vacation coverage.
• Proactively follows-up with managers and colleagues for feedback on projects completed and requests for additional assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient in basic computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet business needs. Ability to work overtime as needed.
• College degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Lifelong learner and understanding of the need for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated willingness to take initiative and ability to work both independently and in a team environment with a customer service focus.
• Skilled in collaborating with staff/team members in a complex matrix management environment and managing associate, attorney, and paralegal expectations.
• Discernment to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
• Excellent client service skills, including being comfortable interacting with firm clients.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to effectively prioritize workload, and strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to follow directions.
• Sound business judgment.
• Proven ability to multi‐task.
• Demonstrated foresight to anticipate lawyers' needs.

Disclaimer

Additional Duties

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the primary duties and responsibilities for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks or responsibilities that may be assigned. The role may include additional duties, specialized projects, and other tasks as required. The firm reserves the right to modify or adjust the responsibilities to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to commute to the office as required on designated in-office days based on the position. The firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for qualified individuals with disabilities.

EEO Statement

Jenner & Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment decisions are not made on the basis of an individual's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, arrest record, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital, parental, veteran, military, or order of protection status, or any other protected status or that of their relatives, friends, or associates.

Jenner & Block is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health & well-being benefits and 401k profit sharing. The anticipated pay range for this role in San Francisco is as follows:

• 2-5 Years of relevant experience: $85,000 - $100,000
• 6-10 years of relevant experience: $95,000 - $110,000
• 11-20 years of relevant experience: $105,000 - $120,000

The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

Our client is a well-established, full-service law firm with a long-standing presence in Silicon Valley and

the broader Bay Area. The firm operates as a true multi-service platform, offering clients comprehensive

legal solutions across practice areas while maintaining focused, subject-matter depth within each

department. They are a member of a premier network of independent law firms spanning more than 60

countries, the firm provides clients with both regional strength and international reach.

Requirements

· Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

· Active membership in the State Bar of California

· Strong working knowledge of the California Code Of Civil Procedure and Evidence Code

· Private law practice experience, with some experience taking responsibility for client matters (with

supervision)

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Desire to invest in building a future with a mid-sized law firm

Key Responsibilities

· Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies and prepare legal documents

· Draft pleadings, discovery requests, and other legal documents with precision and attention to detail

· Prepare for and engage in settlement negotiations, hearings, and trials to achieve favorable outcomes for

client

Job Title: Litigation Associate – Defense

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid Eligible)

Practice Areas: Toxic Tort | Product Liability | General Liability | Construction Defect

A nationally recognized civil defense firm is seeking a Litigation Associate with a minimum of two years of defense litigation experience to join its San Francisco office. The firm represents national and regional clients in complex, high-exposure matters and provides associates with meaningful responsibility and substantive litigation experience.

Position Overview

This role is ideal for an associate who is already independently managing files and actively involved in deposition practice, motion work, and trial preparation. Associates will work on sophisticated defense matters involving toxic tort, product liability, construction defect, and general liability claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Conduct and defend plaintiff, fact witness, and expert depositions
• Draft, file, and argue substantive motions, including dispositive motions
• Prepare and respond to written discovery
• Develop case strategy in collaboration with partners
• Participate in trial preparation, including witness preparation and exhibit development
• Maintain accurate and timely billing records

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active admission to the California Bar
• Minimum of 2 years of civil defense litigation experience
• Demonstrated experience with motion practice and depositions
• Experience taking lead on plaintiff and/or expert depositions preferred
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities

Preferred Experience

• Toxic tort litigation
• Product liability defense
• Construction defect litigation
• Complex civil litigation matters

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and performance-based bonus potential.

All inquiries will be handled confidentially.

Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP, a well-established litigation defense firm, is seeking an experienced paralegal or legal assistant to work at its LA office. This job requires daily commuting to downtown LA with no remote work offered.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certificate of completion from a paralegal program OR significant experience handling paralegal and /or legal assistant duties at a civil litigation firm on the defense side
• Experience billing hours reflecting work
• Strong understanding and knowledge of the California Code of Civil Procedure and court procedures, filings, service requirements;
• Familiarity with federal court rules;
• Experience scanning, coding, uploading, storing and printing documents, as well as developing and implementing databases to manage, organize, sort, index, analyze and summarize large volumes of data;
• Ability to perform legal research, conduct asset searches and basic investigation, draft and issue subpoenas, and draft, summarize and index discovery and documents;
• Experience assisting attorneys with trial/binding arbitration preparation and court attendance where necessary; and
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; NetDocuments; Summation; Concordance; and Trial Director.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year with an annual $10,000 bonus for those who meet the firm's quarterly billable hour requirement.

Our firm culture includes a mix of teamwork, good communication, a work/life balance and career development opportunities.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance and flexible spending accounts

All resume submissions are strictly confidential.

Robert Half is seeking a Trademark Paralegal to join the litigation department of a global law firm, working from one of their Bay Area offices (San Francisco, Silicon Valley, or Walnut Creek). This is a hybrid role, requiring 2–4 days per week in‐office.

Job Duties:

• Assist attorneys throughout all phases of TTAB inter partes matters, including oppositions, cancellations, motions practice, trial preparation, and potential appeals.
• Prepare, draft, and file core TTAB pleadings such as Notices of Opposition, Petitions to Cancel, Answers, amended pleadings, counterclaims, and related Rule 11/Rule 15 materials.
• Manage service requirements, maintain TTABVUE records, and ensure internal files remain fully aligned and up to date.
• Draft and file routine TTAB motions (consents, extensions, suspensions, stipulations) as well as litigation documents including subpoenas, deposition notices, and templates for discovery and motion responses.
• Support all discovery phases by drafting requests/responses, assisting with deposition preparation, and helping manage litigation support resources.
• Oversee document production, including review, organizing exhibits, preparing outlines, and creating privilege and e‐discovery logs.
• Assist with pre‐trial and trial preparation, including exhibit management, deposition designations, maintaining trial exhibit logs, coordinating logistics, and attending hearings or trial as needed.
• Conduct legal research and trademark enforcement investigations, including review of USPTO filings and investigation of unauthorized common‐law trademark uses.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant litigation experience within a law firm.
• Strong proficiency with Westlaw, PACER, electronic filing systems, and litigation support tools (e.g., Everchron, Case Notebook, CaseMap).
• High level of technology skill, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Highly organized, detail‐oriented planner who can prioritize, meet deadlines, and perform well under pressure.
• Reliable, respectful team player with strong written and verbal communication skills; able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Able to work independently, take initiative, and drive projects to completion.

About Higgsfield

Higgsfield AI is the leading video AI company redefining synthetic media on socials. The company is entering its next stage of scale with $200M+ run-rate sales in just 9 months after launch, and a fresh $130M Series A.

Role Overview

We are hiring an Associate General Counsel, Product to serve during a period of hypergrowth. This role reports directly to the General Counsel and will focus on product, privacy, AI, and other regulatory matters. It is an opportunity to shape and scale an emerging Legal function that also serves as a business thought partner and guide. A successful candidate will be a high-energy problem-solver who consistently drives results.

This role is hybrid and based in the San Francisco Bay Area (preferred) or Los Angeles.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the company's design, engineering, and research teams to provide to legal and strategic risk-mitigation advice on a variety of topics including privacy, data security, safety, copyright, AI regulations, and consumer protection laws.
• Grow and operate a global privacy and data protection compliance program.
• Build out legal and operational infrastructure so risk is managed in an efficient and scalable way.
• Stay current on legal developments relevant to AI companies and translate the potential risks into actionable advice.
• Contribute to urgent company initiatives that may be outside of your core expertise.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of state and international privacy, data protection, and online safety laws.
• Working knowledge of copyright, secondary liability, and emerging AI regulations. Curiosity and discipline to learn new areas of law to meet business needs.
• Some knowledge of marketing and consumer protection laws as applied to digital platforms and ecommerce.
• Low-ego, "doer" attitude. Someone who eagerly tackles projects large and small. Not an equivocator, mere delegator, or someone overly reliant on outside experts.
• Comfort in a very fast-paced, demanding, results-oriented environment with colleagues in distant time zones.
• Crisp, business-friendly communications skills.
• J.D. and active membership in at least one state bar who can practice in-house in California.
• 6+ years of experience practicing law.
• Strongly preferred: meaningful in-house experience at a high-growth tech company with AI-powered products.

About the Company

Global Investment firm is seeking an attorney to join their Legal and Compliance team.

About the Role

This role will advise investment and client service teams on various investment advisory matters, support legal and compliance functions, and assist covering a diverse array of regulatory, corporate, fund, contract and investment legal matters across various strategies and business lines. This role will also work on various compliance matters related to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the Investment Advisors Act and relevant securities laws.
• Will provide counsel on compliance with U.S. securities and investment advisory laws, including matters arising under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
• Support securities law matters in international jurisdictions (UK and Singapore) as needed.
• Advise internal stakeholders on securities and investment advisory-related matters, including compliance with federal and state securities laws and policy implementation.

Qualifications

• J.D. qualified to practice law.
• 4+ years of relevant experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department.

Required Skills

• Expertise in the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and/or the Investment Advisors Act of 1940.

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

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.

The primary responsibility of the Estate Planning Attorney is to help a client complete an accurate estate plan that fulfills the client's wishes in an efficient fashion, specifically by being available for a 'start' meeting within 5 business days, setting the signing meeting at the end of the start meeting, walking through the documents with the client during the signing meeting and owning the process through client signatures. A highly successful estate planning attorney has a high ratio of conversions from initial call to signatures.

We do not accept resume submissions from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Please contact our recruiting team directly.

JOB DUTIES

• Serves as the primary point of contact for estate planning clients
• Answer client questions within same day or same day offer timing of response
• Ask clients for referrals to grow practice beyond wealth management referrals
• Refer CPL clients not referred by CP to CP for wealth management
• Uses legal expertise to assist in the creation and implementation of estate plans
• Displays a positive attitude and willingness to adapt in a rapidly changing environment
• All other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctorate
• Licensed and in good standing with the bar of CA
• 7+ years of estate planning or other relevant experience
• Ability to present complex estate planning concepts to clients
• Ability to draft and review estate planning documents with a great degree of accuracy

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• LL.M. in tax or estate planning
• Licensed and in good standing with the bars of more than one state

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred

Partner Position - Intellectual Property Practice Leader

Location: San Francisco, California

Firm Overview:

Join a prestigious law firm in San Francisco as the head of their Intellectual Property Practice. This law firm is renowned for its expertise in the legal industry and is now offering a unique opportunity for a talented individual to lead and grow its Intellectual Property practice.

Role Highlights:

• Leadership Opportunity: Spearhead the Intellectual Property Practice as part of the firm's succession planning.
• Growth Potential: Unlike other positions that require a large portable book of business, here you will inherit and expand an established practice.
• Expert Support: Work alongside some of the most respected professionals in the legal industry.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven leadership skills with significant Intellectual Property experience.
• Strong strategic vision for practice growth and development.
• Excellent client relationship and team management abilities.

About Seth Davis:

Seth Davis, leading this search, boasts over two decades of experience in executive legal recruitment. Recognized nationally and internationally, Seth is a trusted name in placing high-caliber legal professionals in positions of leadership.

Confidentiality:

We value your privacy. All inquiries and applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.

Apply Now:

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Our client, a nationally recognized litigation boutique in the Bay Area, is seeking a litigation associate to join its busy practice. This role offers the chance to handle complex commercial litigation, high-stakes business disputes, and represent leading clients.

Hours are notably lower than peer firms.

Compensation:

The estimated base salary range for this role is $190,000 to $375,00.

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid flexibility is available.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• 2+ years of litigation experience
• Strong academic credentials
• Active California Bar admission (required)

To Apply:

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity (or others), please respond via LinkedIn with your resume in confidence to Amanda. If your background is a match, we will be in touch with you prior to presenting your resume to our client. Due to the high volume of submissions, we will only be able to respond to applicants who are a match for this opening (or one of our other active searches).

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled REMOTE Personal Injury Defense Attorney to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for representing clients in various legal proceedings related to personal injury cases.

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in court proceedings
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients
• Prepare legal documents and pleadings
• Advise clients on legal matters

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $145,000 – $200,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (details TBD)
• Paid sick and safe time (details TBD)
• Paid vacation time (details TBD)
• Paid parental leave (details TBD)
• Paid holidays annually (details TBD)

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must have a CA Bar and Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Seeking Plaintiff PI Trial Attorneys

Mid-size Bay Area firm with ample regular pipeline of strong personal injury claims seeks aggressive trial lawyers in mid-and-senior levels.

Enthusiasm for courtroom to maximize client outcomes crucial – deep demonstrated trial skills/experience essential to success.

Independent case-development.

Compensation flexible and success-oriented.

Good benefits, BART-adjacent.

These are break-out opportunities
- let's talk.

Contact Thomas F Cushing, Esq.

Cushing Group, Recruiters 415.307.1600

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.

Company Description

Belcher, Smolen & Van Loo LLP is a corporate boutique law firm based in San Francisco serving clients across the United States and in key global locations. We focus on technology and life sciences companies (and their investors), including M&A as well as advising cryptocurrency and digital asset companies on a variety of innovative and novel transactions. Many of our clients are private, venture-backed companies—where tax advice needs to be practical, fast, tailored and deal-oriented. You will have meaningful responsibility and regular interaction with sophisticated counterparties and counsel. We work remotely with reasonable expectations. We value long-term attorney development, responsiveness, clear writing, and comfort working on multiple moving deals.

Role Description

You will serve as a transactional tax attorney supporting M&A and other strategic transactions for private-company and growth-stage clients, with responsibilities that commonly include:

• Draft and negotiate tax provisions in purchase agreements, merger agreements, operating agreements and related ancillary documents.
• Support crypto/digital asset and other novel transactional matters as they arise (including questions involving crypto compensation, token-related structures, and cross-border considerations).
• Provide deal-oriented analysis on tax structuring questions for asset and stock transactions, tax-free reorganizations, and other common M&A tax issues.
• Advise on transaction-adjacent compensation and employment-tax issues that frequently arise in exits (including 280G and 409A considerations in M&A contexts).

Qualifications

• Must have JD or LLM with excellent academic credentials and admission to bar (preferably CA or NY).
• Minimum of two years of transactional tax experience in a law firm, including drafting the tax aspects of purchase agreements in M&A transactions.
• Experience collaborating with other professionals and lawyers on complex transactions.
• Sound judgment, professional demeanor and the ability to juggle multiple transactions or projects.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Interest in working in a boutique law firm setting.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with cryptocurrency / digital asset tax issues.
• International and cross-border transactional tax experience.
• Partnership tax experience; comfort drafting and negotiating partnership and LLC agreements.
• Familiarity with 409A and 280G issues arising in private-company M&A.
• Prior experience supporting technology, life sciences, financial services, or venture-backed clients.
• Location in the San Francisco Bay Area.