Jobs in San Ramon

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