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San Francisco office of an AmLaw firm seeks corporate and securities associate attorney with 4-5 years of experience. The candidate should have experience in all aspects of mergers and acquisitions involving both public and private companies, including drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements and ancillary documents, supervising junior associates, and otherwise managing and closing transactions, as well as experience working with emerging technology companies, including corporate formation, seed and venture financings, general corporate work, and governance and compliance matters. Admission to practice in California is strongly preferred. Should preferably have experience from an AmLaw 100 firm. Legal

The candidate should have a high level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school and exceptional oral, written and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail, and should be ambitious/highly motivated, have a strong work ethic and leadership skills, an interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility, good business and strategic judgment, and an ability to handle day-to-day demands and workflow of working in a team-orientated and dynamic environment. Must have a Bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor degree (JD) from an accredited law school.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Top 25 Best Law Firm in Southern California boasts attorneys who are highly regarded with forward-thinking approaches, enthusiasm for collaborating across disciplines, and their unsurpassed commercial awareness. The firm has an ?emerging issues? program, which allows the firm to pioneer new and novel areas of the law. Associates have the opportunity to work on ground-breaking, high-profile matters for some of the world?s most innovative companies on a day-to-day basis. The firm has had its hand in the growth of global commerce and industry, allowing its associates to obtain truly substantive experience. The firm also require its attorneys to complete a minimum of 25 pro bono hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

Corporate - Securities and Capital Markets, 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 - Private Equity, 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 - Venture Capital, 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 - Securities and Capital Markets, Corporate - M&A, Corporate - General

Full-Time

San Francisco office of an AmLaw firm seeks junior corporate associate attorney with 2-3 years of 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. 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. Must have a strong work ethic, excellent leadership skills, and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for client matters.

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 - Securities and Capital Markets, Corporate - M&A, Corporate - General

Full-Time

San Francisco office of an AmLaw firm seeks corporate associate attorney with 5-7 years of mergers and acquisitions experience. The candidate should have experience in handling domestic and cross-border transactions, on both the buy and sell-side, in private and public transactions. Must possess a solid understanding of complex structural and corporate issues pertaining to acquisitions, divestitures, strategic alliances, spin-offs, carve-outs, leveraged buyouts, recapitalization, and tender offers. Bar Admission in California is preferred. Legal

The candidate should have ability to concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form. Must have a strong work ethic, excellent leadership skills, and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for transactions.

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 corporate associate attorney with 4-5 years of emerging company/venture capital experience. The candidate should have experience advising private companies on complex corporate law matters; general corporate representation of start-ups, emerging growth enterprises, and venture capital funds. Bar Admission in California is required. Legal

The candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills: ability to concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form to own team and clients. A strong work ethic, excellent leadership skills, and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for client matters will add to own success on the team are en. Strong academic credentials in law coursework at a top-tier law school are highly valued.

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 - Venture Capital

Full-Time

San Francisco office of an AmLaw firm seeks corporate associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience. The candidate should have experience particularly representing emerging growth technology companies through all stages of their life-cycle and serving as "outside general counsel," including day-to-day counseling through direct interactions with senior management, negotiating and advising both issuers and investors with respect to venture capital financings and negotiating strategic transactions and acquisitions. Should have experience managing teams of attorneys (both corporate and specialists) and projects from start-to finish. Legal

The candidate must have a strong desire to be a collaborative contributor in a dynamic and fast-paced working environment and to actively engage in helping to build a thriving corporate practice through internal and external business and career development efforts, including mentoring and training junior associates and developing relationships with key contributors to the Bay Area ecosystem. An energetic and creative problem-solver with superior interpersonal and client-management skills is required.

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 - Venture Capital, Corporate - General

Full-Time

San Francisco office of an AmLaw firm seeks corporate associate attorney with 5-7 years of experience. The candidate should have experience particularly representing emerging growth technology companies through all stages of their life-cycle and serving as "outside general counsel," including day-to-day counseling through direct interactions with senior management, negotiating and advising both issuers and investors with respect to venture capital financings and negotiating strategic transactions and acquisitions. Should have experience managing teams of attorneys (both corporate and specialists) and projects from start-to finish. Legal

The candidate must have a strong desire to be a collaborative contributor in a dynamic and fast-paced working environment and to actively engage in helping to build a thriving corporate practice through internal and external business and career development efforts, including mentoring and training junior associates and developing relationships with key contributors to the Bay Area ecosystem. An energetic and creative problem-solver with superior interpersonal and client-management skills is required.

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 - Venture Capital, Corporate - General

Full-Time

San Francisco office of an AmLaw firm seeks corporate associate attorney with 2-4 years of experience. The candidate should have experience working on growth equity, mid-market buyouts, portfolio company exits, and control investment for private equity fund clients. Legal

The candidate should have excellent writing, presentation and interpersonal skills, and strong academic credentials.

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 - Private Equity

Full-Time