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San Francisco | Full-time | In-person / Hybrid

About Wayo:

Wayo is an AI-powered platform for creating real, physical products — from simple swag to fully custom builds. In the last decade, Shopify has made it easy for people to sell, and Flexport has digitized global logistics. Now that selling and shipping are frictionless, everyone – from creators to brands – wants to "make." But the process of making remains offline, slow, and fragmented.

Wayo changes that. From prompt → design → manufacturing → delivery, we're automating the entire product creation process through a vertically integrated global supply chain made up of thousands of top factories. Our AI agent is grounded in real factory data – materials, customization methods, and production constraints – enabling instant, factory-ready outputs and fully automated sourcing.

Companies like Figma, NBCUniversal, Remote and Flexport, along with fast-growing startups, brands and creators, use Wayo to produce high-quality custom products at factory-direct pricing without compromising on speed or quality. Wayo is backed by top investors including Neo, Courtyard Ventures (Berkeley Business School’s venture fund), Brown Angel Group, and ASU Capital.

We’re at an exciting inflection point — real revenue, strong inbound demand, and new AI products launching — and we’re now building our go-to-market foundation.

The role:

This is not a traditional entry-level sales role.

As a BDR/sales associate, you’ll work directly with the founders and early team to help turn early traction into a repeatable growth engine. You’ll get hands-on exposure to customer acquisition, sales, partnerships, and real founder-level decision making.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who wants to learn how GTM actually works at a startup — by doing it.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with founders to support and execute Wayo’s go-to-market strategy
• Research and identify high-potential customers across startups, marketing, events, HR, and operations teams
• Support outbound efforts via email, LinkedIn, events, and creative outreach
• Join customer calls, demos, and discovery conversations to learn consultative selling firsthand
• Help prepare tailored demos, proposals, and follow-ups for prospective customers
• Represent Wayo at trade shows, conferences, and community events
• Track pipeline activity and customer insights in HubSpot
• Collect and surface customer feedback to inform product, pricing, and messaging
• Take increasing ownership over deals, accounts, or channels as you ramp

What we’re looking for:

• 2 years of experience in business, consulting, sales, startups, or customer-facing roles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Curious, proactive, and comfortable talking to new people
• Highly organized and eager to learn in a fast-moving environment
• Interest in startups, AI, B2B, or building things from zero to one
• Willingness to be in-person / hybrid in San Francisco

Bonus points if you have experience in:

• Internship or project experience in sales, consulting, VC, startups, or student-led organizations
• Experience with outbound, customer interviews, or event-based outreach
• Familiarity with tools like HubSpot, Notion, or LinkedIn
• A builder mindset — side projects, clubs, startups, or scrappy things you’ve shipped

Why This Role:

• Direct exposure to founders and real decision-making
• A front-row seat to building an AI-driven B2B company from the ground up
• Clear growth path into Sales, Partnerships, or GTM leadership
• High ownership, high learning, and real responsibility early on

Position Summary

Leo Cancer Care is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel / General Counsel to serve as the company’s lead legal advisor and a strategic partner to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-moving, FDA-regulated medical device environment.

The General Counsel will oversee all legal affairs across the U.S. and European markets, ensuring strong corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and legal infrastructure to support a high-growth organization. This role requires deep experience in commercial contracting, corporate and securities matters, intellectual property strategy coordination, and FDA-regulated business operations.

The successful candidate will also play a critical role in helping position the company for future strategic transactions and potential public market activity by building the legal, governance, disclosure, and compliance infrastructure necessary for IPO readiness and public company operations. This includes partnering with executive leadership, finance, and external advisors on securities matters, disclosure controls, Board governance, and legal support for major financing and capital markets initiatives.

This position is ideal for a seasoned attorney who can operate independently with minimal oversight, proactively identify risk, provide practical business-aligned solutions, and help prepare the company for long-term growth, strategic transactions, and potential public offering readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Legal Leadership & Governance

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team
• Provide legal guidance to the Board of Directors on governance, fiduciary duties, and corporate matters
• Establish and maintain corporate governance frameworks, policies, and internal controls appropriate for a scaling organization
• Support fundraising activities, investor relations, disclosures, and capital markets strategy
• Help prepare the organization for IPO readiness and public company governance, including disclosure processes, insider trading policies, governance frameworks, and Board committee structures
• Advise leadership on securities law, disclosure obligations, and governance best practices applicable to a company preparing for potential public market participation
• Partner with Finance and external advisors to support public-company readiness initiatives, including legal support related to S-1 preparation, SEC reporting readiness, disclosure controls, and SOX-related compliance planning

Commercial Contracts & Procurement

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
• Vendor and supplier agreements
• Purchasing and manufacturing contracts
• Consulting and contractor agreements
• NDAs, MSAs, SOWs
• Distribution and service agreements
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams
• Build scalable contracting processes, templates, playbooks, and approval workflows
• Balance legal risk with business priorities in a pragmatic, solutions-oriented manner

FDA-Regulated Environment & Compliance Support

• Provide legal support for business activities within an FDA-regulated medical device environment
• Partner with Regulatory and Quality teams to ensure alignment between commercial execution and compliance requirements
• Advise on:
• Quality system-related matters (as applicable)
• Labeling and promotional review
• Customer contracting and regulatory considerations
• Support ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems alignment
• Oversee compliance with FDA, EU MDR, and applicable international healthcare regulations

Corporate, Securities & Equity Administration

• Support corporate governance matters, including Board and investor materials, resolutions, committee matters, and governance documentation
• Provide legal oversight for:
• Stock option plan administration and equity documentation
• Cap table-related legal considerations
• Private company securities compliance
• Partner with Finance and external counsel on fundraising rounds, securities compliance, and disclosure obligations
• Support legal workstreams related to IPO preparation, including external counsel and auditor coordination, due diligence support, governance readiness, and development of processes aligned with future SEC reporting requirements
• Help establish legal infrastructure for public company transition readiness, including documentation standards, disclosure support processes, and policy development

Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy & Legal Risk Management

• Serve as internal lead for IP triage and strategy coordination
• Identify patentable inventions and coordinate filings with outside patent counsel
• Manage invention disclosures and support IP portfolio development
• Support trademark strategy and proprietary technology protection
• Partner with Engineering and Product teams to ensure confidentiality safeguards and trade secret protection

Corporate Transactions & Strategic Initiatives

• Support strategic transactions and corporate initiatives, including:
• Review and negotiation of Stock Purchase Agreements (SPAs)
• Strategic partnerships and licensing agreements
• Distribution and commercial expansion arrangements
• Coordinate due diligence workstreams with external counsel
• Provide legal support for cross-border transactions and EU market activities
• Support potential M&A, strategic investments, financing transactions, and capital markets initiatives

General Legal & Business Support

• Provide practical legal guidance across HR, privacy, employment, and general business risk
• Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks while enabling innovation
• Build legal infrastructure appropriate for a scaling, high-growth organization
• Manage external counsel efficiently, including scoping, budgeting, and prioritization
• Optimize legal spend while ensuring high-quality support

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (in good standing)
• 10–15+ years of relevant legal experience (combination of in-house and/or top-tier law firm experience)
• Significant experience negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Experience supporting corporate governance and securities matters in a U.S. company environment
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and boards
• Strong commercial judgment and business acumen

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical devices, biotech, life sciences, or other FDA-regulated environments
• Experience supporting high-growth and scaling organizations
• Direct experience supporting IPO readiness, SEC registration processes, public-company governance, or ongoing public-company compliance
• Experience preparing companies for major financing rounds, strategic transactions, or capital markets activity
• Experience with:
• Stock option plan administration and equity documentation
• Private company securities compliance
• S-1 and SEC disclosure coordination
• Disclosure controls and SOX-readiness planning
• IP triage and coordination with patent counsel
• SPAs and strategic corporate transactions
• Familiarity with EU regulatory frameworks (EU MDR)

Core Competencies

• Strong commercial judgment and negotiation skills
• Strategic thinker with executive presence
• High integrity and discretion
• Clear, confident communicator across technical and executive audiences
• Solutions-oriented and pragmatic
• Comfortable with ambiguity and building processes from the ground up
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, regulated environment

Why Join Us

This is a rare opportunity to build and lead the legal foundation of a transformative cancer care technology company at a pivotal stage of growth. The General Counsel will play a critical role in enabling innovation, safeguarding the company’s mission, supporting strategic expansion across the U.S. and EU markets, and helping position Leo Cancer Care for long-term success, including readiness for future strategic transactions and potential public market participation.

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Capital Markets Associate

Location: San Francisco, Palo Alto Silicon Valley & Los Angeles

Practice Group: Capital Markets / Securities

Firm Type: Top-Tier AmLaw / Global Law Firm

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Capital Markets Associate (2–5 PQE) to join our San Francisco office. The associate will work with emerging growth companies, public companies, investment banks, and private equity sponsors on a broad range of equity and debt capital markets transactions.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile transactions in the technology and life sciences sectors, often involving venture-backed companies and major investment banks.

Key Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• JD from a top law school.
• Admission to the California Bar (or eligibility to waive in).
• 2–6 years of experience in capital markets or securities at a major law firm.
• Experience working on IPO and public securities offerings.
• Strong understanding of U.S. securities laws and regulations.

Preferred Experience

• Experience representing technology or venture-backed companies.
• Familiarity with venture capital and growth-stage financing ecosystems in Silicon Valley.
• Experience advising investment banks such as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, or JPMorgan Chase.

Key Skills

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deals simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and commercial judgment.
• Client-facing communication skills.

How to apply: If this role is of interest please feel free to contact me directly at

Zoox is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Business Enablement Architect to lead the optimization and scaling of our core business functions in support of the company's rapid growth. Acting as a key liaison between technology teams and operational units including Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement, IT, and Marketing, this architect will drive the design and implementation of scalable, end-to-end business processes. The ideal candidate combines hands-on leadership with a strong strategic vision, ensuring that foundational processes not only meet current business needs but are built to support long-term growth without costly overhauls.

In this role, you will:

• Design and implement scalable, end-to-end business processes across core functions such as Finance, HR, Legal, Supply Chain and Manufacturing, IT, and Marketing.
• Partner closely with both technical and operational teams to ensure business processes are aligned with technology solutions and enterprise strategy.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve efficiency, standardization, and operational readiness in support of Zoox's rapid growth and evolving needs.
• Anticipate and mitigate scalability challenges by architecting solutions that reduce future rework, reimplementation, or technical debt.
• Drive stakeholder alignment and adoption of new processes, ensuring organizational readiness and change management support across all impacted teams.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in finance and business operations, process design, or enterprise transformation, with at least 5 years driving cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable, end-to-end business processes across multiple functions such as Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement, and IT.
• Strong understanding of enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, HCM, procurement, and workflow tools) and how they integrate with business processes.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience aligning diverse teams around shared goals and managing change at scale.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution ability, capable of balancing long-term planning with immediate operational needs in a high-growth environment.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience scaling business operations in a high-growth or pre-IPO tech environment, particularly within complex or regulated industries like automotive, robotics, or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with business architecture frameworks or methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, BPMN, TOGAF) to formalize and optimize processes.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise systems like Workday, SAP, Coupa, or ServiceNow, especially in the context of process automation or system integration.
• Background in change management or organizational design, with a track record of driving adoption for new systems or processes.
• Strong data orientation, including comfort with process KPIs, dashboards, or basic analytics, to inform process improvements and measure impact.

Base Salary Range: $252,000 - $303,000 a year

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We're looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Lateral Link is spearheading a search to fill a unique, unposted opportunity with a repeat client, an elite global law firm seeking a Capital Markets Associate to join the firm's D.C. office.

The ideal candidate will possess 2-5 years of relevant capital markets experience. The candidate should have experience advising on significant capital-raising transactions and U.S./international securities law matters.

This notable group focuses on large, complex deals, including IPOs, high-yield/investment-grade debt, convertible debt, and balance sheet restructurings.

The firm leverages its DC location for regulatory matters with deep government experience, consistently earning top-tier rankings for its transactional, regulatory, and enforcement capabilities.

This prestigious firm also offers a smaller more personal office in the D.C. market.

If you are qualified and interested, please submit your resume here or email me at

Position: Corporate Paralegal, Securities

Location: San Francisco

Onsite Logistics: 2/3 Days Onsite (HYBRID)

Hours: 930am – 530pm (35-Hour work week)

Salary: $135,000 - $165,000 with additional OT and Annual Bonus

A highly respected AmLaw-caliber law firm is seeking a Corporate & Securities Paralegal (3–5 years) to join its Corporate & Securities practice in San Francisco. This is a front-line transactional role supporting sophisticated corporate matters for high-growth private companies, venture-backed startups, and public company clients.

This position offers meaningful responsibility, direct attorney interaction, and exposure to M&A, venture financings, IPO-adjacent work, and complex securities compliance—ideal for a paralegal looking to deepen their transactional skill set in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

You will play a critical role in supporting attorneys through all phases of corporate and securities transactions, including:

• Prepare and maintain capitalization tables, and assist with equity issuances, option grants, and incentive equity plans
• Support venture capital financings, mergers & acquisitions, and other strategic transactions
• Assist with entity formations, reorganizations, and ongoing corporate governance matters
• Prepare and manage closing sets, signature pages, and post-closing deliverables
• Draft and file SEC forms, Blue Sky filings, and related securities notices
• Maintain corporate records, minute books, and electronic data rooms
• Conduct due diligence and support attorney review of transactional materials
• Work closely with attorneys and internal teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across transactions

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of direct experience as a Corporate / Securities Paralegal (law firm experience strongly preferred)
• Hands-on experience with:
• Corporate transactions (M&A, venture financings, company formations)
• Securities filings and Blue Sky compliance
• Cap table management software (Carta, Pulley, or similar)
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, capitalization fundamentals, and transaction workflows
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (sorting, filtering, formulas, analysis)
• Experience with DocuSign and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills
• High degree of professional judgment, discretion, and integrity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred)
• ECA designation or CEP certification is a plus
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to support transaction timelines

Why This Role

• Work on high-profile, market-moving transactions
• Support innovative startups and established public companies
• Join a collaborative, high-caliber legal team
• Gain exposure to complex securities and transactional matters
• Clear runway for professional growth and skill development

ALL SUBMISSIONS KEPT CONFIDENTIAL

FIRM: Cooper & Cooper Real Estate

INDUSTRY: Residential Real Estate

POSITION: Office Assistant

LOCATION: Midtown Manhattan

Cooper & Cooper – now in our 22nd anniversary year – is a Manhattan-based residential real estate brokerage firm seeking an exceptional Office Assistant. We are located in the iconic 1 Penn Plaza building on the 53rd Floor – a state-of-the-art office with panoramic skyline views!

OFFICE ASSISTANT POSITION:

We are looking to hire an articulate Office Assistant with a passion for delivering and ensuring excellent support to our Partners, Management Team & Associates. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to multi-task in a busy real estate office environment, are paramount. Candidates must be team players who take initiative and are detail-oriented, with proven talent in problem-solving. Solid communication skills are also essential.

Our Office Assistant will be entrusted with Cooper & Cooper’s outstanding reputation and will be responsible for any/all office support tasks – i.e. mailings, email promotion & marketing, answering phones, fielding client inquiries, excel-based research projects and handling a variety of other day-to-day tasks / directives. Must be able to work well with others, under the supervision of the firm’s Partners. CANDIDATES WITH RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE AND A VALID NEW YORK REAL ESTATE LICENSE PREFERRED.

SELECT RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

> Performing Bank Runs / Banking Transactions

> Mailing Work / Preparing Mailing Labels / Handling Post Office Runs

> Email Promotion / Heavy Email Work

> Excel-Based Research Projects

> Assisting With Business Development Projects

> Assisting Management Team w/ Various Tasks

> Assisting w/ Events

> Processing Receipts

> Booking & Coordinating Travel

> Conducting Introductory Rental Conversations w/ Clients

> Updating & Managing Client Management System

> Assigning Clients To Our Associates

> Managing Calendars

> Answering Phones

> Visiting Our Exclusive Properties

> Testing Keys & Making Copies

> End Of Day Checklist / Tidying The Office

> Any/All Office Support Tasks

EXEMPLARY CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS:

> 4 YEAR COLLEGE DEGREE (REQUIRED)

> EXPERIENCE IN RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE (PREFERRED)

> Strong values and high ethics

> A winning "can do" attitude

> Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

> A commitment to providing exceptional customer service

> Strong computer & excel skills

> Superior telephone etiquette

> Ability to demonstrate good judgment

> Responsiveness – this is a fast-paced industry

> A warm & friendly demeanor

> Excellent typing skills

> Deep proficiency w/ Microsoft Office (including Excel)

THE FIRM:

Cooper & Cooper is a premier residential real estate brokerage firm based in Manhattan, run by two ivy-league educated (Harvard, Columbia), ex-Wall Street investment bankers (Goldman Sachs, Bank of America). We transact apartment rentals and sales on behalf of tenants, landlords, buyers and sellers alike. Our team is a talented, well-educated and dedicated group of real estate professionals, with a proven track record and an outstanding reputation. We pride ourselves in providing the highest level of professionalism and client service. The foundation for our success stems from our comprehensive training, dedicated support and unique market position.

Mr. Jeremy Cooper, Partner: Prior to co-founding Cooper & Cooper, Jeremy served as a Senior Associate in the Investment Banking Division at Bank of America Securities. He executed many billion dollar transactions in mergers & acquisitions, equity offerings and debt financings in the insurance sector. Jeremy worked as an on-air television meteorologist for years at ABC, FOX, and NBC affiliates. He holds degrees from Northwestern University (Environmental Science – Honors), Penn State (Meteorology), and Columbia Business School (MBA – Finance). Jeremy is a certified Global Mobility Specialist (GMS-T), and runs the Relocation Department at the firm. He is an instrument-rated private pilot, an avid fisherman, a proud member of the American Meteorological Society (AMS), and a Patron of Carnegie Hall.

Mr. Jordan Cooper, Partner: Jordan was a Top Producer at a large real estate firm for several years prior to co-founding Cooper & Cooper with his brother, Jeremy. Jordan served as an investment banker at Goldman, Sachs & Co. in the Financial Institutions Group. His deal experience includes several high-profile transactions, most notably the $3 billion demutualization & IPO of Prudential Insurance, and the $30 billion acquisition of Associates First Capital by Citigroup. Jordan graduated Summa Cum Laude from Harvard University with a degree in Economics. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Jordan is an accomplished singer and actor. He has appeared in a TriBeCa Film Festival motion picture, soloed at Carnegie Hall and is ranked internationally with his barbershop quartet. Jordan is a proud Patron of Carnegie Hall.

HOURS:

> 9am To 6pm – 5 Days Per Week

> Sunday To Thursday (i.e. A Shifted 5-Day Schedule)

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience & skill set – please provide your requirements

FULL BENEFITS:

> W-2 Salaried Pay

> Excellent Health Care Plan

> Worker's Comp & Disability Insurance

> Retirement / Profit-Sharing Plan

> Paid Time Off (“PTO”) Days & Paid Holidays

RESUMES & COVER LETTERS:

Polished candidates should email a resume & cover letter to (NO CALLS PLEASE):

(please put "Office Assistant" in the Subject Line of your email)

We look forward to hearing from you!

Cooper & Cooper

Overview

Whistler Partners is partnering with a premier corporate capital markets platform seeking a mid-level associate (4–6 years) to join its Public Companies / Public Offerings practice in SF. This group advises innovative technology and life sciences companies through IPOs and beyond, serving as long-term public company counsel after the bell rings.

The practice is deeply integrated with growth-stage and public company work, offering associates sustained exposure to disclosure, governance, and SEC compliance—not just deal execution.

Open to LA, Austin & NY.

Why this role?

This is an excellent seat for a capital markets lawyer who wants to work closely with high-growth tech and life sciences companies before and after they go public. Associates here are embedded with company clients, advising on ’33 Act and ’34 Act matters, stock exchange compliance, and corporate governance, while also supporting IPOs and other public offerings for issuers and underwriters.

The team values collaboration and hands-on client interaction. You’ll work directly with management teams on complex disclosure and compliance issues, gaining durable public company expertise rather than one-off transaction reps.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise pre-IPO and public companies on SEC reporting, disclosure, and stock exchange compliance.
• Support IPOs and other capital markets transactions for issuers and underwriters.
• Counsel clients on corporate governance matters and ongoing public company obligations.
• Draft and review ’33 Act and ’34 Act filings and related disclosure materials.
• Assist with capital markets transactions and general corporate matters tied to public company life.
• Collaborate with deal teams supporting technology and life sciences clients through growth and scale.

Top Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in IPOs and capital markets transactions.
• Strong background advising pre-IPO and public companies on disclosure, governance, and SEC compliance.
• Prior large law firm experience required.
• Experience with startups, emerging growth companies, venture financings, M&A, or underwriter representation is a plus.
• Team-oriented, collaborative approach with strong communication skills.
• New York bar admission strongly preferred.

TL;DR

Mid-level public companies/IPO role for 4–6 year associates advising tech and life sciences companies on IPOs, SEC reporting, and life as a public company. Strong client exposure, collaborative culture, and top-of-market compensation.

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.

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.

Senior Director, Procurement | BKV Corporation

Houston, TX | Denver, CO | Fort Worth, TX

Architect Procurement Strategy for a $2B Public Energy Company Leading the Energy Transition

BKV Corporation is a publicly traded natural gas company with integrated operations across upstream production, carbon capture (CCUS), power generation, and midstream infrastructure. We're not abandoning traditional energy—we're mastering both natural gas excellence AND the energy transition.

We're seeking a Senior Director of Procurement to provide enterprise-wide strategic and operational leadership across our four business units. This isn't maintenance mode. This is a build-the-future opportunity where you'll shape procurement strategy, lead a multi-layered organization, and serve as our CFO's trusted partner on supply chain and cost optimization.

Why This Role Matters

You'll oversee sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and cost optimization across diverse operations—from Appalachian Basin drilling to first-of-their-kind CCUS facilities to power generation assets. You'll balance enterprise standardization with business-unit flexibility, ensuring procurement is a competitive advantage.

Reporting directly to our CFO gives you unfiltered access to C-suite decision-making and the ability to influence strategy at the highest levels.

What You'll Build

Enterprise Strategy & Governance

• Design procurement strategies supporting traditional energy operations and emerging low-carbon initiatives
• Harmonize procurement across four business units with distinct needs, capital programs, and regulatory environments
• Build supplier portfolios positioning BKV for operational excellence today and energy transition leadership tomorrow

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a multi-layered procurement organization of managers and professionals
• Build high-performing teams with clear career paths, accountability, and engagement
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and strategic thinking

Strategic Partnerships & Project Leadership

• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Legal, Engineering, and ESG teams
• Lead large-scale procurement projects (>$50M) including strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier consolidations, and capital project procurement
• Serve as the CFO's advisor on spend analytics, market conditions, supplier performance, and risk mitigation

Operational Excellence

• Drive cost efficiency, risk management, and supply continuity across $500M+ annual spend
• Implement procurement technologies, governance frameworks, and process improvements
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and ethical sourcing standards

Who You Are

Must-Haves:

15+ years in energy procurement (oil & gas, midstream, or power generation)

Proven people leadership — you've built and managed procurement teams

Large project management — track record leading complex procurement initiatives (>$50M or multi-year strategic programs)

C-suite partnership — experience influencing executives, ideally CFO/COO reporting relationships

Geographic flexibility — located in or willing to relocate to Houston, Fort Worth/DFW, or Denver

Strong Preferences:

Power generation procurement experience — you understand power plant equipment, fuel supply, emissions controls, or grid infrastructure

Transformation leadership — track record building or transforming procurement organizations, not just maintaining them

Multi-business unit experience — you've balanced enterprise consistency with operational flexibility across different business models

Energy transition exposure — CCUS, renewables, or low-carbon technology procurement

What Makes You Exceptional:

Strategic thinker who can influence without authority and navigate complex stakeholder environments

Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management for capital-intensive industries

Comfortable with ambiguity in fast-paced, high-growth environments

What We Offer

Compensation & Incentives

• Base Salary: $206,000 - $419,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Incentive: 40% target and Eligible (public company equity participation)

Career Impact

• Direct CFO Reporting — you're at the table where strategy is made, not three layers down
• Enterprise Scope — four business units, diverse operations, meaningful company-wide impact
• Autonomy — significant decision-making authority to shape procurement strategy
• Growth Trajectory — BKV is expanding CCUS and power generation; build procurement capabilities for businesses that don't yet exist

Lifestyle & Culture

• Flexibility: Hybrid work options, travel ~20-25% (manageable and strategic)
• Location Choice: Houston (energy capital), Denver (mountain lifestyle), Fort Worth (Texas culture, DFW access)
• Values-Driven: Leadership prioritizes visionary strategy, efficient execution, high-performing teams
• No Bureaucracy: Public company stability without the layers and politics of energy majors

Why Now?

BKV is at an inflection point. We're publicly traded (liquidity, transparency, career currency), well-capitalized (post-IPO strength), and strategically diversified across traditional energy and energy transition.

Procurement will play a critical role in our next chapter—ensuring cost competitiveness in natural gas operations while building supplier ecosystems for CCUS and power generation. This is your chance to architect that strategy from a position of strength.

If you're a procurement leader ready to move from functional excellence to enterprise transformation—and you want to do it at a company winning in both traditional energy AND the future—let's talk.

How to Apply

Apply here on LinkedIn or BKV-27770332

No Third Party Assistance Needed

BKV Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and base all employment decisions on qualifications, merit, and business need.

• competitive base + bonus, full benefits, equity upside potential
• opportunity still to join at ground floor, broad legal scope across corporate/regulatory/M&A, direct CEO/board exposure, fast advancement as we scale
• multi-state regulatory strategy, reinsurance deals, novel product launches, M&A, board governance (not just reviewing contracts)
• Melbourne, FL (15 min to beach, 1 hr to Orlando, 300+ days of sunshine, affordable living, actual work-life balance)
• positive culture, collaborative environment where lawyers are business partners
• profitable, backed by smart capital, expanding states/products, positioned for major exit/IPO, be part of insurance's next unicorn story

• Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of corporate and insurance matters, including claim defense, insurance defense, compliance, regulatory, property, and casualty.
• Act as a key legal advisor on all major business transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts and agreements.
• Ensure the company's compliance with all laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Manage claims and litigation, including the selection and supervision of outside counsel.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks.
• Collaborate with other departments to drive the implementation of legal initiatives and strategies.
• Keep abreast of current legislation and regulatory changes that may affect the company and its operations.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• A minimum of 3 years of legal practice experience, with prior experience in claims litigation (preferred) within an insurance company or law firm.
• Experience with Property and casualty (P&C) Insurance and working with state insurance departments and regulatory processes
• Strong knowledge of corporate law and insurance law.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Must be a licensed attorney in good standing - FL Bar preferred.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and contract management systems.
• High level of integrity and professional accountability.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Position Overview

A newly created position due to growth, the Director, Legal Operations will be primarily responsible for collaboratively providing legal support services with the AVP of Legal Services and Chief Legal Officer, working with C-Suite Executives. Key areas of focus will be mergers & acquisitions, business contracts, personnel matters and general operations support. This role will work cross-functionally with the holding company, member companies, and external counsel, to provide ongoing legal services and is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping to build a rapidly growing post-IPO company.

As a Director, you will:

• Support all phases of mergers and acquisitions; deal structuring, NDAs, due diligence, closing and post-closing processes.
• Manage transaction and due diligence documentation; utilize data rooms and coordinate due diligence requests and responses.
• Support post-closing legal integration processes; update entity governance, contracts, and regulatory filings.
• Support outside counsel engagement on international M&A due diligence and transactions.
• Support day-to-day administration of the company's credit facilities; track covenants, coordinate required reporting, support lender communications, and document amendments, consents, and M&A related financing impacts.
• Support personnel matters across the full employment lifecycle; prepare or review legal documentation and provide support for onboarding, separations, contractor engagements, and management of restrictive covenants and confidentiality obligations.
• Opportunity to support the legal department across various disciplines including client contracts (new clients, renewals, amendments, terminations, RFPs), vendor contracts, operational compliance, asset management, and dispute resolution.
• Perform other duties as necessary to achieve departmental goals.

To be successful, you will need:

• 5-7+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
• Demonstrates strong learning agility; committed to continuous learning and professional growth
• Comfortable with hands-on environment; willing and excited to take ownership of both strategic and day-to-day tasks that support company growth
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel; ability to learn and adapt to new software
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Proven ability to operate with integrity and ethics, and maintain highest standards of confidentiality
• Willingness and ability to meet and exceed established deadlines
• Dependability and reliability
• Be able to adjust to flexible work schedules
• A "Can – Do" Attitude
• We prefer that you have:
• Demonstrated success supporting M&A transactions across the full lifecycle
• Experience supporting personnel matters across the employment lifecycle
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Microsoft Excel

What We Offer:

• Generous PTO policy of 21 days per year for all full-time employees
• Competitive yearly bonus structure based on performance
• 401K plan with traditional and Roth options
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employees and families with opportunity to enroll in HSA
• Opportunities to enroll in Flexible Spending accounts and Commuting accounts
• Company paid basic life insurance of $50,000, long term disability, and short term disability coverage
• Company paid access to a wide range of health and well-being resources and services including telephonic counseling, legal advice, and other services

Additional Information

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Public Policy Holding Company (PPHC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. PPHC does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

There's a version of California employment law that only exists in the Bay Area, and you're either doing it or you're watching it from the wrong seat.

The companies here don't look like the rest of the country. They're pre-IPO startups doing their first RIF and realizing they have no severance framework. They're public tech companies navigating board-level investigations into workplace culture. They're growth-stage businesses acquiring competitors and discovering the target has wage & hour exposure baked into its contractor model. The employment issues in this market are woven into corporate transactions, regulatory risk, and C-suite strategy in ways that most BigLaw L&E groups never touch.

But at your current firm, you're doing California employment defense and nothing else. Wage & hour class actions, PAGA, single-plaintiff claims — the work is real, but it's the same playbook on repeat. You aren't advising on the employment dimensions of an acquisition. You aren't counseling founders on equity compensation disputes. You aren't getting pulled into the boardroom when a workforce restructuring needs to happen in 72 hours.

An AmLaw 50 firm is building out its employment and labor team across its California offices, with a strong preference for San Francisco and Palo Alto. They want someone who can litigate California employment matters and advise on the transactional and counseling side. This isn't a class action factory — it's a practice that sits at the intersection of employment law and corporate strategy.

The work includes:

• Defending complex wage & hour class actions, PAGA claims, and single-plaintiff matters in California state and federal court
• Advising on employment aspects of M&A transactions and corporate restructurings
• Counseling tech and growth-stage companies on California employment compliance, workforce planning, and executive employment matters
• Class/representative action strategy from pre-litigation through resolution

What you bring:

• 2+ years of California employment litigation experience at a major law firm
• Interest in or exposure to transactional employment work (M&A diligence, workforce restructuring, executive employment)
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• California bar admission

What you get:

• A practice that blends litigation and transactional employment work — not just one or the other
• Clients that are tech companies, PE-backed platforms, and high-growth businesses, not a random docket of retail wage & hour cases
• Cravath scale ($260K-$390K depending on class year)

Apply here directly or send your resume confidentially to

Our client, Vercel, is seeking a Director of Legal, Product Foundations.

About Vercel:

Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps customers like Ramp, Supreme, PayPal, and Under Armour build for the AI-native web.

Our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products. That starts with creating a place where everyone can do their best work. Whether you're building on our platform, supporting our customers, or shaping our story: You can just ship things.

About the Role:

Vercel is hiring a Director of Legal, Product Foundations, to build the legal foundations that enable our product velocity at scale. The core priority for this role is leading privacy and regulatory matters on the legal team; you will also oversee IP and litigation.

You will report to Vercel's VP of Legal and partner closely with Security, Trust & Safety, and GRC, as well as product, engineering, and other teams.

This role is based in SF, where we have a 3-day/week in-office requirement.

What You Will Do:

• Lead Vercel's privacy program, regulatory strategy and frameworks, IP strategy, litigation, and the legal team's incident response processes
• Translate complex requirements into business-oriented, actionable guidance so product teams can continue to ship fast
• Build scalable programs using policies, playbooks, templates, training, and AI

About You:

• California Bar admission or eligible for Registered In-House Counsel exception, and in good standing.
• 12+ years of legal experience, including meaningful product counseling, privacy, and/or regulatory experience in-house at a high-growth technology company serving enterprise customers
• Strong understanding of AI, cloud services, and general b2b SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS business practices and relevant global regulatory requirements
• Strong judgment and creativity around risk-assessment and mitigation. Able to make decisions with imperfect facts, embracing Vercel's speed and obsession with product innovation
• Deep technical literacy. Comfortable mapping technical architectures, data flows, and controls into legal risk frameworks. Excited to dig deep to understand Vercel's evolving product suite.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, particularly with non-lawyers
• Cooperative approach, willing to take on additional responsibilities where no job is too big or too small
• Experience managing legal teams, building strategic programs, and partnering with senior business and technical leaders.
• Fluency with AI tools

Bonus If You:

• Prior history leading litigation and IP (including familiarity with open source software)
• Experience supporting IPO readiness, M&A integration, and cyber incidents
• Hands-on experience with DMCA, Digital Services Act, HIPAA, FedRAMP, and other regulations and certifications applicable to Vercel

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package, including equity.
• Inclusive Healthcare Package.
• Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
• Flexible Time Off.
• We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.

Vercel has exclusively engaged Kerwin Associates to conduct this search. Any resumes sent directly to Vercel will be forwarded to Kerwin Associates. If you are interested in speaking about or applying for this role, please contact Anne Kerwin Payne () at Kerwin Associates.