Engineering Structures Jobs in San Jose, CA

A confidential, high‑growth life sciences consultancy is seeking Consultants and Senior Consultants to join its expanding Commercial Strategy team in San Francisco. This is an opportunity to shape critical commercial decisions for leading biopharma clients while developing rapidly in a supportive, high‑calibre environment.

You will contribute to and/or lead workstreams across a variety of commercial strategy projects, supporting market assessments, launch readiness, brand strategy, customer engagement, competitive intelligence, and other core commercial areas. Candidates with complementary medical affairs or market access exposure are welcome, though the role is not solely medical.

You Will:

• Execute commercial strategy projects across therapeutic areas
• Develop insights, build models, and translate findings into actionable recommendations
• Contribute to client meetings, presentations, and workshops
• Support workstream management; Senior Consultants will manage junior team members
• Shape deliverables and ensure high-quality execution
• Contribute to internal knowledge development and commercial capability building

You Bring:

• Experience in life sciences consulting, ideally within commercial strategy
• Strong analytical, structured problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within high-performing teams
• For Senior Consultants: Workstream leadership experience and comfort guiding junior staff
• Advanced degree preferred (MBA, MSc, MPH, PhD)

Why This Role?

• Fast-growing San Francisco team with abundant development opportunities
• Work across diverse, high-impact commercial topics
• Collaborative, low‑ego culture with strong mentorship
• Exposure to senior leadership and accelerated progression

One of Swoons top clients in the Artificial Intelligence space is hiring a Professional Services Sourcing manager to join their team out of San Francisco, CA!

Details:

Location: Hybrid - San Francisco

Rate: $80-$95/hour W2

Duration: 6 months to start with chance of extension

This person will bridge strategic category leadership and day-to-day sourcing execution. This role sits between category coordination and category strategy, with a stronger tilt toward sourcing ownership, supplier strategy, and cross-functional deal execution. It will also be involved in M&A activities, helping to integrate the vendors of acquired companies.

Day to Day:

• Lead end-to-end sourcing for professional services engagements, from intake through negotiation, contracting, and award.
• Negotiate MSAs and ISAs with a wide range of professional services firms and align commercial terms to OpenAI’s risk and governance standards.
• Build and run competitive processes (RFP/RFQ), including scope shaping, bid evaluation, and commercial recommendation development.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Security, and Extended Workfoce teams to structure agreements that balance speed, flexibility, compliance, and value.
• Standardize sourcing playbooks, rate card approaches, and service taxonomy to reduce fragmentation across the category.
• Build playbooks and repeatable frameworks for M&A-related sourcing and contract integration activities.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in sourcing, category management, procurement, or commercial operations in fast-scaling environments.
• Strong sourcing and negotiation experience across professional services, consulting, or contingent/advisory spend.
• Experience in M&A post merger integration of contracts
• Experience balancing strategic category goals with high-volume, hands-on sourcing execution.

Early-stage Defense Tech startup (founded 2024, 11 people, $5M+ ARR) requires a Chief of Staff to help with building an AI platform that makes it easy for any company to sell to government. Customers already include Fortune 500s, the U.S. Government, and NATO.

Three founders need a Chief of Staff to bring order to the chaos as they scale from early growth to IPO.

What you'll do:

• Align three founders' priorities, schedules, and strategy
• Own the company's operating rhythm — stand-ups, offsites, planning cycles
• Run RevOps (sales metrics, goals, tracking) until a Head of Sales is hired
• Design and execute the global conference and GTM calendar
• Build AI-powered workflows and internal tools to speed everything up

What we're looking for:

• 3-5 years in Chief of Staff, Strategy, or Ops roles
• Background in top-tier consulting, banking, or high-growth startups
• You thrive in ambiguity and bring structure where there is none
• Comfortable owning RevOps and GTM execution
• US citizen required — no visa sponsorship
• On-site 5 days/week in San Francisco
• Veterans -desirable

Comp:

• $140K - $210K base
• % equity
• Team of 11 — early enough for your work to really matter

If you're the person who makes founders 10x more effective, let's talk.

San Francisco based law firm is currently seeking a Litigation Attorney with a minimum of 3 years of experience. Our ideal candidate will have proven litigation experience, preferably in the area of insurance defense or employment law.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of litigation, including discovery, court appearances, settlement negotiations, trial preparation, and if necessary, trials.
• Draft a variety of legal documents such as complaints, motions, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements, and others.
• Review documentation and identify potential legal risks, providing clear and comprehensive legal opinions to aid in informed decision-making.
• Represent clients in court, presenting persuasive and well-structured evidence to defend or prosecute civil litigation cases.
• Work in coordination with our team and clients to facilitate optimal case outcomes.
• Develop and nurture client relationships while managing client expectations.
• Ensure adherence to litigation-related firm policies and compliance with legal guidelines and court rulings.
• Comply fully with state and federal rules and regulations, as well as our law firm's internal policies.

Job Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar and in good standing.
• At least 3-10+ years of litigation experience
• Demonstrable critical thinking, negotiation, and trial skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy and writing skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex cases.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on networking and collaboration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, legal research software, and other pertinent legal databases.

A financial services company is seeking an experienced General Counsel to lead the company's legal and compliance functions. This role will serve as the organization's primary legal advisor and will oversee legal strategy, regulatory compliance, and risk management related to probate funding transactions.

The General Counsel will work closely with executive leadership to support the company's operations while ensuring compliance with applicable probate, financial services, and consumer protection regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the company's chief legal advisor on all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters
• Provide legal guidance related to probate law, estate administration, and probate funding transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements related to probate advances, funding transactions, and vendor relationships
• Review probate filings, estate documentation, and court procedures relevant to funding transactions
• Advise leadership on legal risk associated with probate funding and related financial products
• Oversee compliance with state and federal lending regulations, consumer protection laws, and licensing requirements
• Work closely with operations and underwriting teams to ensure legally compliant funding structures and processes
• Manage outside counsel and oversee litigation matters as needed
• Develop internal policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks
• Provide legal guidance on business initiatives, market expansion, and new product offerings
• Support corporate governance and other company-level legal matters

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; Active membership in the California State Bar
• 10–15 years of experience with a strong focus on probate law and estate administration
• Experience may be gained either at a law firm or in-house environment
• Experience reviewing probate filings, estate documentation, and court procedures
• Familiarity with financial services, lending, or funding transactions is a plus
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal advisory skills
• Ability to work directly with executive leadership and cross-functional teams

Compensation

• $225,000 – $250,000+ base salary, depending on experience
• Bonus eligibility

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid options depending on role)
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for career growth and internal advancement

Location

San Francisco, CA

Hybrid schedule – minimum two days per week in office

We're Hiring: Real Estate Associate w/ 1600 Billable Expectation

Are you a California-licensed attorney ready to take your real estate practice to the next level? Our client's globally recognized Real Estate team advises on commercial, residential, and non-profit transactions across all asset classes, representing some of the world's most prominent individuals and institutions.

About the Role:

You'll handle key aspects of complex real estate transactions - from title and survey review to closings - while advising on finance, leasing, conveyancing, entitlements, construction contracts, and complex ownership structures.

What We're Looking For:

• Admitted and in good standing with the California Bar
• 3 - 6 years of experience in a law firm Real Estate practice
• Strong academic credentials
• Domestic experience required; international/cross-border experience a plus
• Excellent drafting, research, and communication skills

Our client is seeking a Junior Associate Attorney to join the Asset Securitization Practice Group in their San Francisco office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a finance‐focused firm known for developing innovative and practical legal solutions for complex financial transactions.

The successful candidate will have 1-3 years of experience at a law firm, bank, or other finance company.

Key Experience & Responsibilities

Our client is seeking candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Representing borrowers and lenders in commercial loan, lease, and/or structured finance transactions
• Representing borrowers and lenders in energy and project finance transactions
• Representing borrowers and lenders in fintech and other startup financing transactions
• Representing lenders in workout transactions
• Conducting due diligence on material agreements, organizational documents, and lien searches
• Preparing corporate housekeeping documents, financing statements, and other ancillary closing documents
• Drafting loan agreements, lease agreements, indentures, note purchase agreements, and/or offering documents related to the above transaction types

What We Are Looking For

• Strong communication and client‐relations skills
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing abilities
• Superior academic credentials
• A collaborative, team‐focused approach

Qualifications

• Candidates must be members in good standing with the California Bar or eligible to waive in.

A respected employment defense law firm is seeking a talented Employment Defense Attorney to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of highly experienced attorneys who focus exclusively on representing employers in complex employment law matters.

The firm represents major national and regional employers in high-stakes employment litigation and counseling matters. Attorneys at the firm have backgrounds from top law schools and nationally recognized law firms, and the practice is known for its strong litigation results and strategic client advocacy.

This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated employment litigation matters while enjoying a collaborative environment and flexible work structure.

Responsibilities:

• Defend employers in employment-related litigation
• Handle cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage & hour, and wrongful termination
• Manage single-plaintiff and complex employment litigation matters
• Conduct legal research, drafting, and motion practice
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Provide counseling to employers on compliance with state and federal employment laws

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active California Bar license
• Experience in employment defense litigation preferred

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $180,000 – $250,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may 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
• 401(k) match + retirement plan
• 3 weeks PTO
• performance-based bonus

Oath Law & Oath Planning - Estate and Financial Planning

About The Role

We're looking for attorneys who want to help more people than they ever thought possible.

If you're drawn to client work, self-motivated, and want to be part of something that's reimagining how people approach their life and legacy, we'd like to talk. This is a front-facing role. You'll work directly with clients who are navigating some of life's most important decisions: how to protect what they've built, provide for the people they love, and create clarity for the future. No prior estate planning experience required—we'll teach you everything you need to know.

About The Team

Our team is made up of attorneys, financial advisors, and client service professionals all over the country who believe that we all get one short life, and that we should make the most of it. We help our clients prioritize what matters through estate and financial planning, all under one roof.

We care about doing work that matters. We also care about how we do it. That means supporting each other, staying curious, and showing up for our clients with the kind of presence they deserve. If you're someone who values collaboration over competition, effectiveness over busyness, and impact over appearances, you'll fit right in.

We believe in great freedom, great responsibility, and in doing the hard work first. We’re committed to empowering our team to help thousands of people nationwide protect what matters to them.

What You’ll Do

• Lead workshops and speaking events to educate potential clients on their estate and financial planning options
• Meet with clients in consultations, gather necessary information, and help clients take action
• Design and review personalized estate plans to ensure alignment with client goals
• Guide clients through document signing appointments, making sure they understand their plans completely
• Collaborate with attorneys, advisors, and staff to deliver seamless client service
• Maintain detailed electronic records of client meetings and communications
• Meet weekly with a mentor attorney for ongoing guidance and professional development
• Engage clients in integrated estate and financial planning discussions
• Respond promptly and thoughtfully to client needs via email and phone

What We’re Looking For

• Juris Doctorate and active law license
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Comfort with public speaking, persuasion, and education-based sales
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Apple software preferred
• Customer service experience preferred
• Willingness to work early evenings twice a month
• Reliable transportation—personal vehicle preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with performance-based profit sharing structure
• Continuous attorney mentorship and professional development
• Flexible PTO that recognizes and rewards longevity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions
• 401(k) with matching
• Maternity and paternity leave after one year
• A culture-driven team where collaboration, respect, and shared purpose come first

Who Should Apply

This role is for attorneys who want their work to matter on a personal level. You're someone who sees work not as a series of transactions, but as an opportunity to guide people through some of the most important decisions they'll make. You're comfortable in front of a room, energized by teaching and conversation, and equally at ease in one-on-one consultations where trust is built.

We're growing quickly, expanding across the country, and building teams in new markets. When hired, we’ll secure an office location convenient for you and your clients. You’ll be supported by mentor attorneys and advisors as you grow within our team. If rethinking what the legal and finance industry looks like excites you, we'd love to hear from you.

Overview

Whistler Partners is partnering with a nationally recognized technology and life sciences law firm seeking a mid-level associate (3+ years) to join its world-class Technology Transactions practice.

This team handles complex, cutting-edge technology transactions for some of the most prominent technology, digital media, and consumer tech companies in the United States and internationally — from early-stage innovators to publicly traded market leaders.

The practice works closely with one of the top-ranked startup, IPO, and M&A corporate platforms in the country, offering associates meaningful exposure to the intellectual property and commercial aspects of transformative deals.

Why this role?

At the Center of Innovation

You’ll advise emerging and established technology companies on mission-critical commercial agreements, licensing arrangements, and strategic transactions involving high-value IP and data assets.

True Deal Adjacency

This practice works hand-in-hand with corporate teams on M&A, IPOs, and other major transactions. You’ll counsel on the intellectual property and commercial components of deals — not just standalone contracts.

Breadth Across Growth Stages

From startup technology companies to public enterprises, you’ll gain exposure across the full company lifecycle.

Platform Strength + Optionality

This is a nationally recognized tech transactions group within a broader firm known for its dominance in startup and life sciences work — a powerful foundation whether your long-term goal is partnership or in-house leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex commercial and technology agreements
• Advise on software licensing, IP commercialization, SaaS, data rights, and platform agreements
• Support M&A and other corporate transactions on IP and commercial diligence and structuring
• Counsel clients on contract and intellectual property strategy
• Work closely with corporate teams advising startup, growth-stage, and public companies

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 3+ years of substantial law firm experience in technology transactions
• Strong grounding in intellectual property and contract law
• Experience handling complex commercial agreements for technology companies
• Exposure to IP and commercial aspects of M&A or other corporate transactions
• Superior academic credentials
• Excellent drafting, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Barred in the jurisdiction of application or eligible to waive/sit for the next exam

Locations

Boston, New York, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, or Santa Monica.

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.