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San Francisco office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid- to senior level attorney with 3-5 years of experience in capital markets, corporate governance, and strategic mergers and acquisitions. The candidate will join the securities and public companies and mergers and acquisitions groups of the corporate department. Should have experience representing corporate issuers and major investment banks in all aspects of equity capital markets financings, mergers and acquisitions and advice to clients on compliance and corporate governance issues in the life sciences and/or technology space. Legal

This firm loves its Harvard Law graduates and has the pedigree and New England roots to prove it. Most well known for its corporate practice, this firm has established and developed a DC practice that truly expands the areas of expertise among this firm's cities. Known for being more formal than other firms, the associates are very well compensated and receive good work. Partners get mentoring and providing opportunities for client contact. If you can get through the door here, this opportunity, especially for front-page mergers and acquisitions and securities work, is unmatched. Known as the best firm in Boston, you'd better have a high GPA, or you're wasting your time.

Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

San Francisco office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level corporate associate attorney with 3-5 years of significant experience in advising companies across the following areas: Public Company reporting and compliance, capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions, corporate governance and corporate counseling. The candidate should have sound legal and business knowledge in working on a broad spectrum of public company transactions and counseling clients with respect to ongoing matters. Bar Admission in California is preferred. Legal

The candidate should preferably have excellent communication skills: ability to attentively listen, actively engage, and concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form. A strong work ethic, excellent leadership skills, and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for client matters will add to success on the team.

Although the San Francisco office of this full-service, multi-national juggernaut is known primarily for its large Litigation department, its Business department is growing and, in fact, includes an outstanding International Transactions practice. 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. Salaries are competitive (although associates complain the firm will never be the first to raise salaries), and billable hour pressure is manageable.

Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

San Francisco office of an AmLaw firm seeks junior to mid-level mergers and acquisitions/private equity associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience. The candidate must have experience working on the debt financing aspects of private equity-backed acquisitions, refinancings, recapitalizations and related matters. Legal

The candidate must have excellent academic credentials.

Associates praise this firm for its high-quality work and high-quality associates, both of which they say foster an outstanding work environment. The firm undertakes initiatives to help build comradery amongst new associates, while partner relationships are generally positive, with partners offering invaluable feedback to newer associates. The firm is also cited for its flexible facetime policies and work-life balance.

Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

San Francisco office of an AmLaw firm seeks emerging companies and venture capital innovation attorney with 4+ years of experience. The candidate will have a wide array of responsibilities, focus on maintaining a highly ranked legal department, be a change agent, and implement efficient and innovative client experiences. Will work with the ECVC practice group to develop content and contribute to technology solutions to support the efficient handling of matters and knowledge transfer. Assess the relevant knowledge needs, define and implement a plan to meet those needs, and establish mechanisms for regular review of the plan. Focus on goal-setting, being a visionary, and staying ahead of industry trends. Create and maintain a collection of practice-specific resources, such as templates, checklists and other know-how, to facilitate knowledge reuse, primarily in the areas of: entity formations, issuer financings, equity compensation plans, and additional project types identified by the ECVC group (collectively, the "Core Project Types"). Work with a document assembly specialist to update and test automated templates. Develop and implement best practices across the ECVC group, such as checklists and standard processes and protocols for common tasks. Work with Technology and KM to evaluate new technologies for use by ECVC group, and if adopted, consult on any customization for our group. Additional projects as may arise from time to time related to practice improvement. Assist the ECVC group and maintain market knowledge by producing initial drafts for the Core Project Types for client billable work. Assist in coordination of attorney training and development; serve as resource to junior attorneys. May also be asked to assist in experience tracking for ECVC group and individual attorneys. Promote and facilitate adoption and use of KM content and automated templates. Ensure ECVC group is aware of available file sharing solutions, including risks, benefits and best practices. Serve on and chair and ECVC Tech Committee and coordinate with other related practice Technology Committees. Work with Technology and KM to implement, train on and facilitate adoption of new technologies and workflows for the ECVC group. Development, evaluation, implementation, and support of technology solutions through the department. Experience with knowledge management, project management and document assembly (HotDocs) and collaboration technologies is certainly a plus. Legal

The candidate should be enthusiastic about innovation and how to streamline processes. Should have strong leadership skills, excellent project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Must have excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate information between technical personnel and attorneys. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential. Ability to analyze a problem/project quickly and accurately and to develop creative solutions are needed. Must have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and relationships and motivate others. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are essential. Must be fluent in standard MS Office applications and ability to quickly master new collaboration and similar software and tools. Ability to exercise independent judgment and self-direct while also working cross-functionally with carious teams across the organization are needed. Should have a Bachelor's and Juris Doctorate degrees.

Associates praise this firm for its high-quality work and high-quality associates, both of which they say foster an outstanding work environment. The firm undertakes initiatives to help build comradery amongst new associates, while partner relationships are generally positive, with partners offering invaluable feedback to newer associates. The firm is also cited for its flexible facetime policies and work-life balance.

Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

San Francisco office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level corporate associate attorney with mergers and acquisitions and private equity experience. The candidate should preferably have big law firm experience and both in state and out of state candidate is encouraged to apply. Legal

Lauded as an excellent firm for which to work, this firm has been cited as a top firm for minority and diversity hiring. In the same vein, the firm is praised for its open culture and the wonderful individuals who make it up. Throughout its history, the firm has featured excellent real estate, business, litigation, tax, and employment practices, with the latter being an especially strong suit. With its origins in Los Angeles, the firm has offices across the world and industry-leading clients from over 80 countries, but has not lost its open and friendly culture.

Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

San Francisco office of an AmLaw firm seeks corporate associate attorney with 6+ years of general experience, particularly in one or more areas of private equity, venture capital, initial public offerings, and mergers & acquisitions. Legal

The candidate should have superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

San Francisco office of an AmLaw firm seeks corporate associate attorney with 4-5 years of experience to work with emerging companies. The candidate will be leading transactions and interacting directly with CEOs and boards of directors. Should have relevant and broad corporate experience, particularly in one or more of the areas of venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets experience including IPOs and general '34 Act reporting. Legal

The candidate should have superior academic credentials, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

San Francisco office of an AmLaw firm seeks energy and infrastructure associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience in one or more of the areas of merger and acquisition involving renewables, project development or finance, power, oil and gas or infrastructure projects, assets or businesses. The candidate should be a member of the State Bar. Legal

The ideal candidate must have strong academic credentials, major law firm experience, exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal skills.

This preeminent San Francisco firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a $10,000 bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.

Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

San Francisco office of an AmLaw firm seeks compensation and benefits associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience in assisting with mergers and acquisitions transactions, IPOs and both TCG and public company day-to-day advise and counseling. The candidate will partner with clients' teams (legal, finance, stock administration, HR, tax and IR) to provide efficient and user-friendly solutions in the following areas: Public Company Executive Compensation; Global Employment and Equity Compensation; Qualified Retirement Plans and ESOPs; Health and Welfare Plans; Initial Public Offerings; Mergers and Acquisitions; Executive Employment, Separation and CIC Agreements. Legal

The ideal candidate must have strong academic credentials, major law firm experience, exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal skills.

This preeminent San Francisco firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a $10,000 bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.

Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

San Francisco office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level mergers and acquisitions associate attorney with experience. The ideal candidate must have experience with and ability to handle private company transactions (stock and asset acquisitions) as well as public company mergers and acquisitions transactions (one step mergers and tender offers). Legal

The candidate should have superior academic credentials, strong communication skills, and supervisory or management experience.

The mid-sized San Francisco office of this multi-national firm (one of the most respected firms in the country) splits its business group into four basic practice areas: corporate, labor and employment, litigation and intellectual property/technology. Despite the firm's structure, associates frequently specialize in a number of distinctive areas such as white-collar criminal defense, international litigation and arbitration, health care, financing and complex security offerings for emerging growth companies. Associates receive some of the best training and mentoring available on the West Coast, in a collegial setting with a business casual dress code complementing the informal working style. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work and treats pro bono hours as billable. Salaries and bonus are market.

Corporate - M&A

Full-Time