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Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level corporate/technology transactions associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience. The candidate should have strong substantive knowledge of intellectual property and contract law; drafting, negotiation, and counseling experience with a wide variety of intellectual property and technology-related transactions, including license agreements, development agreements, distribution agreements, data sharing agreements, and service agreements. Should have mergers and acquisitions experience, including conducting intellectual property and commercial due diligence, and drafting and negotiating intellectual property reps and warranties. Legal

The candidate should have strong academic credentials from a top-tier law school. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong work ethic, team-oriented attitude, and sense of humor are essential.

This vigorous, multi-national juggernaut splits its business into several practice areas, including corporate finance, labor and employment, environmental, technology licensing, litigation, patent and intellectual property, tax, and real estate. The firm boasts particularly strong intellectual property and intellectual property litigation practices. The firm?s clients include private and public companies in a number of diverse fields, such as computer hardware and software, telecommunications, biotechnology, investment banking, and transportation. Despite its size and impressive stature within the legal community, insiders claim the firm maintains a ?small firm? culture ? associates are neither competitive nor pretentious and the firm itself is notoriously not hierarchical. Although the firm will never initiate salary hikes, compensation is competitive, and billable hour pressure is manageable.

Technology Transactions, Intellectual Property - General, Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks corporate associate attorney with 4-7 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and/or private equity matters. The candidate will be adept in handling domestic and cross-border work, both the buy and sell-side, in private and public transactions. Will draft and modify Merger Agreements and other acquisition-related definitive agreements; current knowledge of "what's market" on key terms. Manage junior and specialist attorneys in the conduct of due diligence and specialist attorney comments on definitive agreements. Must possess a solid understanding of complex structural and corporate issues pertaining to acquisitions, divestitures, strategic alliances, spin-offs, carve-outs, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and tender offer. Experience working in a premier Mergers and Acquisitions practice is desired. Must preferably exercise sound legal and business knowledge in working on a broad spectrum of cases and counseling clients with respect to ongoing matters. Bar Admission in California is preferred. Familiarity with venture-backed targets is a plus. Legal

The candidate should have excellent business and legal problem solving skills. A strong work ethic, excellent leadership skills, team player attitude and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for transactions will add to own success on the team is needed. Should have commitment to delivering excellent client service in a team environment. Outstanding research and analytical skills are imperative. Should be innovative and forward thinking.

This vigorous, multi-national juggernaut splits its business into several practice areas, including corporate finance, labor and employment, environmental, technology licensing, litigation, patent and intellectual property, tax, and real estate. The firm boasts particularly strong intellectual property and intellectual property litigation practices. The firm?s clients include private and public companies in a number of diverse fields, such as computer hardware and software, telecommunications, biotechnology, investment banking, and transportation. Despite its size and impressive stature within the legal community, insiders claim the firm maintains a ?small firm? culture ? associates are neither competitive nor pretentious and the firm itself is notoriously not hierarchical. Although the firm will never initiate salary hikes, compensation is competitive, and billable hour pressure is manageable.

Corporate - Private Equity, Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks real estate associate attorney with 4-5 years of experience. The candidate should have experience in handling real estate transactions in some of the following areas: acquisitions and dispositions, construction and permanent financings, joint ventures, and the leasing of commercial office, retail, and industrial space. Bar Admission in California is strongly preferred. Legal

The candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills are key: ability to attentively listen, actively engage, and concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form. A strong work ethic and an interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for client matters will add to own success on the team. Strong academic credentials in law coursework are highly valued.

This vigorous, multi-national juggernaut splits its business into several practice areas, including corporate finance, labor and employment, environmental, technology licensing, litigation, patent and intellectual property, tax, and real estate. The firm boasts particularly strong intellectual property and intellectual property litigation practices. The firm?s clients include private and public companies in a number of diverse fields, such as computer hardware and software, telecommunications, biotechnology, investment banking, and transportation. Despite its size and impressive stature within the legal community, insiders claim the firm maintains a ?small firm? culture ? associates are neither competitive nor pretentious and the firm itself is notoriously not hierarchical. Although the firm will never initiate salary hikes, compensation is competitive, and billable hour pressure is manageable.

Real Estate

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks corporate associate attorney with fund formation experience. The candidate will be representing fund sponsors and investors in the formation and operation of various types of investment funds, including venture capital, private equity funds, funds-of-funds, distressed company funds, and hedge funds, among others. Advising on structural, regulatory, and tax issues, as well as economic terms and fund governance matters. Must have substantive knowledge, deal experience, and industry credibility to effectively guide both GPs and LPs through the entire fund formation process. Bar Admission in California is required. Legal

The candidate should have ability to concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form. A strong and passionate work ethic, excellent leadership skills and hustle, and a desire to get the job done is essential.

This vigorous, multi-national juggernaut splits its business into several practice areas, including corporate finance, labor and employment, environmental, technology licensing, litigation, patent and intellectual property, tax, and real estate. The firm boasts particularly strong intellectual property and intellectual property litigation practices. The firm?s clients include private and public companies in a number of diverse fields, such as computer hardware and software, telecommunications, biotechnology, investment banking, and transportation. Despite its size and impressive stature within the legal community, insiders claim the firm maintains a ?small firm? culture ? associates are neither competitive nor pretentious and the firm itself is notoriously not hierarchical. Although the firm will never initiate salary hikes, compensation is competitive, and billable hour pressure is manageable.

Corporate - Private Equity

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks fund formation associate attorney with preferably 3-5 years of experience in the formation and operation of private funds including: private equity funds, leveraged buyout funds, venture capital funds, hedge funds, mezzanine debt funds, real estate opportunity funds as well as other types of limited partnerships, limited liability companies and joint ventures. The candidate must have experience on LP-side representation. The ability to concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form is required. Bar Admission in California is preferred. Legal

The candidate should have a strong work ethic and excellent leadership skills.

This vigorous, multi-national juggernaut splits its business into several practice areas, including corporate finance, labor and employment, environmental, technology licensing, litigation, patent and intellectual property, tax, and real estate. The firm boasts particularly strong intellectual property and intellectual property litigation practices. The firm?s clients include private and public companies in a number of diverse fields, such as computer hardware and software, telecommunications, biotechnology, investment banking, and transportation. Despite its size and impressive stature within the legal community, insiders claim the firm maintains a ?small firm? culture ? associates are neither competitive nor pretentious and the firm itself is notoriously not hierarchical. Although the firm will never initiate salary hikes, compensation is competitive, and billable hour pressure is manageable.

Corporate - Venture Capital, Corporate - Private Equity

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks corporate associate attorney with 3+ years of experience. The candidate should have a focus on securities offerings, as well as '34 Act work. Experience with public and private company mergers and acquisitions work or venture capital financings, especially technology and life science companies, is preferred. Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is also preferred. Legal

The candidate should have ability to work with other team members and clients, and "take ownership" of projects.

Associates say that this Vault 20 law firm offers consistently substantive work across all levels of seniority and a collegial atmosphere. The prestigious firm, which has offices located across the country, provides valuable training and abundant mentorship opportunities to its associates, as well as a partner-track atmosphere that strives for high associate retention. Associates also praise the firm for its generous pro-bono and face-time policies.

Corporate - M&A, Corporate - Investment Company Act, Corporate - Venture Capital

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks patent prosecution organic chemistry associate attorney with 1 year of substantive experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting patent validity, non-infringement and freedom-to-operate analyses, and supporting IP due diligences, patent litigations, post-grant proceedings (IPR, PGR, interferences) and other IP matters related to small molecule pharmaceuticals. The candidate should ideally have an advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred, or M.S. with several years industry experience) in chemistry, with a strong emphasis in organic or medicinal chemistry, be registered to practice at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and be admitted to a State Bar (California preferred). Legal

The candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills, superior academic background and a desire for teamwork, significant responsibility and client interaction.

Associates say that this Vault 20 law firm offers consistently substantive work across all levels of seniority and a collegial atmosphere. The prestigious firm, which has offices located across the country, provides valuable training and abundant mentorship opportunities to its associates, as well as a partner-track atmosphere that strives for high associate retention. Associates also praise the firm for its generous pro-bono and face-time policies.

IP - Patent - Organic chemistry

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks biological sciences patent prosecution associate attorney with 1 year of substantive experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting patent validity, non-infringement, and freedom-to-operate analyses, and supporting IP due diligences, patent litigations, post-grant proceedings (IPR, PGR, interferences) and other IP matters in the life sciences related to cutting-edge technologies, such as gene editing, cellular therapies, antibody-based therapeutics, and molecular diagnostics. The candidate must have an advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred, or M.S. with several years industry experience) in the biological sciences (Biology, Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Virology), be registered to practice at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and be admitted to a State Bar (California preferred). Legal

The candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills, superior academic background and a desire for teamwork, significant responsibility and client interaction.

Associates say that this Vault 20 law firm offers consistently substantive work across all levels of seniority and a collegial atmosphere. The prestigious firm, which has offices located across the country, provides valuable training and abundant mentorship opportunities to its associates, as well as a partner-track atmosphere that strives for high associate retention. Associates also praise the firm for its generous pro-bono and face-time policies.

IP - Patent - Molecular Biology, IP - Patent - Genetics, IP - Patent - Biology, IP - Patent - Biochemistry

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks intellectual property litigation associate attorney with 2+ years of experience in patent litigation. The candidate should preferably have a technical degree (electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science) or significant experience handling substantive patent issues with the ability to learn underlying computer and electronic related subject matter is strongly preferred. Fluency in Mandarin is also highly desirable. Must be admitted to a State Bar (California preferred). Legal

The candidate must have superior written and oral communication skills, should be comfortable working in a team atmosphere and have excellent academic credentials.

Associates say that this Vault 20 law firm offers consistently substantive work across all levels of seniority and a collegial atmosphere. The prestigious firm, which has offices located across the country, provides valuable training and abundant mentorship opportunities to its associates, as well as a partner-track atmosphere that strives for high associate retention. Associates also praise the firm for its generous pro-bono and face-time policies.

IP - Litigation - Electrical Engineering, IP - Litigation - Computer Science, IP - Litigation - Computer Engineering

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level labor and employment associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience. The candidate must have litigation experience. Wage and hour substantive background is a plus. Should be in good standing with the CA State Bar. Legal

The candidate must be ranked top 25% from a top law school. Should have strong interpersonal, writing and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the desire and initiative to take ownership over work and career.

This 1800 lawyer firm was ranked one of the top law firms in Fort Lauderdale, Silicon Valley, Atlanta, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Chicago, Phoenix, Denver, Miami and Houston in 2013. It covers a broad range of industries and practice areas. They have been ranked law firm of the year for Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Government Relations, Insolvency & Reorganization, Real Estate Litigation, Entertainment Law, Bankruptcy Litigation and Environmental Law.

Labor & Employment, Litigation - Labor & Employment

Full-Time