<p>A San Francisco–based personal injury law firm is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the review, negotiation, and administration of contracts supporting firm operations. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working closely with legal, finance, and leadership teams in a fast-paced environment. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle for vendor, service provider, and business agreements. This role serves as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external parties, ensuring contracts are accurate, compliant, and aligned with firm policies and risk standards.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the full lifecycle of contracts, from intake and review through execution and renewal</li><li>Review, draft, revise, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including vendor, consulting, technology, and professional services contracts</li><li>Partner with attorneys, leadership, finance, and operations teams to assess contractual risk and business terms</li><li>Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, firm policies, and risk management standards</li><li>Maintain contract records, databases, and tracking systems</li><li>Monitor renewal dates, obligations, and performance requirements</li><li>Assist with developing and standardizing contract templates and internal processes</li><li>Serve as a point of contact for contract-related inquiries and issues</li></ul>
<p>Silicon Valley tech company is looking for an experienced Commercial Counsel to join its legal team. This Counsel opportunity is ideal for a licensed attorney with deep expertise in enterprise SaaS transactions who can step in quickly and partner with internal stakeholders on high-value commercial agreements. The role requires an on-site presence in Palo Alto, CA, with the expectation of working from the office approximately three days each week. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead the review, drafting, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements related to enterprise SaaS offerings.</p><p>• Advise business partners on contract terms, legal risk, and practical deal strategies to help move transactions forward efficiently.</p><p>• Manage key customer and vendor agreement workflows, including master services agreements, data processing addenda, and business associate agreements.</p><p>• Redline contracts thoroughly and propose clear revisions that align legal protections with business objectives.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to resolve contractual issues and support timely execution of deals.</p><p>• Provide legal guidance on agreement structures and negotiation positions in a fast-paced technology environment.</p><p>• Help maintain continuity of commercial legal support while the company identifies a long-term addition to the team.</p>
<p>We are looking for an Unclaimed Property Specialist to support a healthcare organization in California on a Long-term Contract basis. This position focuses on managing unclaimed property compliance across multiple entities and jurisdictions, helping the organization meet reporting obligations while reducing financial and regulatory exposure. The role works closely with finance, revenue cycle, payroll, accounts payable, legal, and compliance partners to research outstanding items, maintain accurate records, and strengthen operational controls.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review outstanding financial items such as patient-related credits, vendor payments, payroll checks, refunds, and overpayments to determine potential unclaimed property exposure.</p><p>• Research aged balances, stale-dated payments, unapplied amounts, and account variances to support proper resolution and state compliance.</p><p>• Prepare required filings and coordinate remittances to state agencies in line with applicable deadlines and jurisdictional rules.</p><p>• Maintain organized supporting documentation and audit-ready records that align with internal retention standards and regulatory expectations.</p><p>• Partner with accounting, patient financial services, payroll, accounts payable, treasury, legal, compliance, and IT teams to validate data and resolve ownership questions.</p><p>• Establish and refine procedures, controls, and workflow standards that improve the consistency and accuracy of unclaimed property administration.</p><p>• Analyze trends and root causes behind refund activity, overdue payments, and credit balances to help reduce future escheatment volume.</p><p>• Respond to internal and external audit requests by compiling schedules, records, reconciliations, and clear explanations of account activity.</p><p>• Serve as a resource for internal teams by clarifying unclaimed property requirements and promoting compliant handling of related transactions.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Conflicts Analysts join our firm in San Francisco This role focuses on evaluating conflicts of interest for new matters and attorney hires, helping the firm meet ethical standards while supporting business growth. The position works closely with attorneys and risk partners to assess issues, guide resolution steps, and maintain compliance with firm policies and conduct requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assess submissions for new matters and attorney onboarding to identify potential legal or business conflicts and summarize findings for stakeholders.</p><p>• Research clients, related parties, and corporate relationships to build a complete picture for conflict analysis.</p><p>• Prepare and interpret conflict reports, highlighting key risks, affected parties, and items requiring follow-up.</p><p>• Examine waivers, disclosure documents, and engagement terms to confirm they address conflict concerns and align with firm standards.</p><p>• Support review of outside counsel guidelines and apply those requirements when evaluating conflict and ethical wall obligations.</p><p>• Coordinate with attorneys, conflicts personnel, and risk management leaders to resolve issues tied to new business intake and lateral hires.</p><p>• Establish and maintain ethical screens when required, including drafting supporting notices and documentation.</p><p>• Protect highly sensitive client and firm information by exercising sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality at all times.</p><p>• Contribute to refinements in conflicts and intake procedures, including testing process improvements and assisting with coverage outside standard business hours when needed.</p>
<p>Our client, a San Francisco-based healthcare AI company, is seeking a temporary Legal Operations Specialist to support the buildout of its legal function as the company continues to expand internationally.</p><p>This contractor will partner closely with the internal team to establish foundational legal operations infrastructure, with an initial focus on building and organizing the company's core legal folder system and developing practical workflows for managing legal documents and processes. The role is well suited for a paralegal or legal operations professional who has experience creating structure within a growing legal function and can independently organize information, establish repeatable processes, and help build systems that can scale with the business.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with internal stakeholders to build and organize the company's core legal folder and document management structure</li><li>Review and organize existing legal documents, agreements, corporate records, and other legal materials into a consistent and accessible filing system</li><li>Develop file naming conventions, folder structures, document categorization standards, and related organizational protocols</li><li>Establish and document legal operations workflows for the intake, organization, tracking, and maintenance of legal matters and documents</li><li>Create trackers, templates, checklists, and other tools to improve visibility into legal work and support consistent processes</li><li>Assist with organizing contracts and maintaining key agreement information, deadlines, renewal dates, and related records as needed</li><li>Identify gaps or inefficiencies in existing legal administrative processes and help implement practical solutions appropriate for a growing company</li><li>Coordinate with business stakeholders to gather legal documents and information and ensure materials are appropriately maintained</li><li>Document newly established processes to support ongoing use by the company's legal and business teams</li><li>Provide additional paralegal and legal operations support as the legal function develops and priorities evolve</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>***This Is A Contract Opportunity. Spanish-English Bilingual Fluency Required***</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to support the administration of union-related fringe benefit programs. This Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can balance accuracy, responsiveness, and professionalism while assisting members with health, vacation, disability, and retirement benefit matters. The role requires strong communication skills, careful document handling, and the ability to manage a steady workload in a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Job Duties:</p><p>• Administer enrollment activity and disability benefit processing for union members with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Serve members through frequent phone and in-person interactions, addressing questions and resolving benefit-related requests professionally.</p><p>• Explain coverage details, program rules, and administrative procedures in a clear and member-focused manner.</p><p>• Review applications, supporting records, and enrollment documentation to ensure complete and correct benefit processing.</p><p>• Handle legal documents and related requests, including matters involving child support orders, in accordance with established procedures.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with governing plan documents and benefit guidelines throughout all administrative activities.</p><p>• Partner with colleagues to coordinate efficient processing and support consistent service levels across the benefits team.</p><p>• Assist leadership with additional benefit administration tasks and special assignments as business needs evolve.</p>
<p>Robert Half Legal is recruiting an Sr. Associate Attorney (or Of Counsel) to join a growing commercial and intellectual property (IP) litigation practice group at the North Bay office of a large law firm. This opportunity is well suited for a lawyer with several years of litigation experience who is eager to handle sophisticated disputes and work closely with private-sector clients, including innovators and tech companies. This position offers meaningful case management responsibilities, courtroom advocacy, and play a key role in strengthening an expanding trial practice.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Handle a range of commercial, business, and civil litigation matters from early case assessment through resolution.</p><p>• Partner closely with senior attorneys to develop case strategy and support the continued growth of the business litigation practice.</p><p>• Prepare persuasive motions, pleadings, briefs, and other court filings with strong attention to detail and legal analysis.</p><p>• Manage written discovery, document review, and fact development to build well-supported litigation positions.</p><p>• Represent clients in hearings, court appearances, and other proceedings as matters progress.</p><p>• Work on disputes involving intellectual property, employment-related claims, and other complex business issues.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients, including organizations in the technology sector, to provide practical legal guidance and case updates.</p><p><br></p><p>The target salary is $140,000 - 215,000+/yr, DOE, plus sizeable monthly productivity bonuses (ranging from $1,500 - 4,000/month) and a discretionary annual bonus (ranging from $7,000 to $20,000+). Comprehensive benefits, including the firm’s profit-sharing contributions to the retirement plan, are a part of the employment package. For confidential consideration, please email your resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>
<p>Primary Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process vendor invoices and ensure proper coding and approvals.</li><li>Perform purchase order, invoice, and receipt matching.</li><li>Manage vendor records and respond to supplier inquiries.</li><li>Support payment processing and resolve invoice discrepancies.</li><li>Work within Coupa to manage procurement and AP workflows.</li><li>Assist with month-end AP close and reporting.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Primary Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Enter and process invoices in SAP S/4HANA.</li><li>Review coding, approvals, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare payment batches and support disbursement activities.</li><li>Assist with AP aging review and month-end closing tasks.</li><li>Maintain compliance with company policies and internal controls.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A well-established biotechnology company based in San Francisco is seeking a Contracts Manager to support its legal and business teams. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for a contracts professional with experience in the biotech or life sciences sector. The role focuses on managing, drafting, and negotiating a high volume of commercial and research-related agreements while partnering closely with internal stakeholders across scientific, operational, and business functions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including NDAs, vendor agreements, MSAs, SOWs, consulting agreements, and research collaboration contracts</li><li>Support contracts related to research and development, clinical activities, and commercial operations</li><li>Manage the full contract lifecycle, from intake and review through execution and amendment</li><li>Collaborate with legal, finance, procurement, and business teams to ensure alignment with company objectives</li><li>Maintain contract records, templates, and compliance tracking</li><li>Identify and escalate legal or business risks as appropriate</li></ul>
<p>Primary Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare monthly financial statements for assigned properties.</li><li>Record journal entries and reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Manage tenant billings, rent rolls, and lease-related accounting.</li><li>Perform CAM reconciliations and assist with operating expense recoveries.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for properties.</li><li>Work with property managers and support year-end audit activity.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for Litigation Attorney to join a collaborative legal team in San Francisco, California. This opportunity is suited for a California-licensed attorney with litigation experience who can contribute thoughtful legal analysis, strong written advocacy, and practical guidance to clients. The role offers meaningful client interaction, exposure to complex disputes, and a supportive environment that supports long-term career growth while maintaining an in-office presence several days each week.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Represent clients in employment-related litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution.</p><p>• Prepare persuasive motions, briefs, pleadings, and other legal filings with a high degree of accuracy and strategic judgment.</p><p>• Manage discovery activities, including drafting requests, reviewing responses, and coordinating document production.</p><p>• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, and case law to support litigation strategy and client advice.</p><p>• Participate in hearings, depositions, mediations, and other proceedings while collaborating with attorneys across practice areas.</p><p>• Communicate directly with clients to provide updates, explain legal risks, and develop practical, business-oriented recommendations.</p><p>• Handle multiple active matters in a fast-paced setting while meeting deadlines and maintaining strong attention to detail.</p><p>• Contribute to class action, wage and hour, construction, government contracts, or other complex dispute matters when applicable.</p>
<p>A growing litigation practice is seeking a California-licensed Associate Attorney with insurance defense litigation experience to join its team on a contract-to-hire basis. This fully remote opportunity will involve handling matters from inception through resolution, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, case strategy, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on litigator with strong insurance defense experience, a demonstrated history of stability in prior roles, and an interest in growing long term with the firm.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage complex civil litigation matters from initial investigation through resolution</li><li>Develop and execute case strategy, including assessing risks, defenses, and litigation objectives</li><li>Handle all phases of discovery, including written discovery, document review, production, and discovery planning</li><li>Research, draft, and argue substantive motions, including dispositive motions</li><li>Maintain day-to-day ownership of assigned matters and proactively manage case deadlines</li><li>Communicate with clients regarding case developments, litigation strategy, and recommendations</li><li>Coordinate with and prepare expert witnesses to support litigation strategy and trial preparation</li><li>Assist with all aspects of trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and trial strategy</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half Legal is recruiting Employment Law Litigators (full-time or part-time) for a boutique firm on the Peninsula (hybrid telecommute) that represents entrepreneurs and founders, emerging technology companies and established large employers, as well as senior-level management. The firm’s practitioners are top AmLaw 100 law firm trained attorneys and the practice specializes in counseling on complex, unique, and high stakes employment litigation and workplace investigations.</p><p><br></p><p>The firm is looking for 3-10++ year practitioner with significant L&E or commercial litigation experience. The attorney applicant should have strong analytical, writing, and oral argument skills, efficient case management experience, good academic and law firm employment record, and be passionate about advocacy and analyzing thorny, novel legal matters.</p><p><br></p><p>For a full-time attorney, the salary range offered is $175,000 – 275,000+/yr, DOE. The firm is also open to hiring a part-time counsel at a very competitive hourly rate. Bonus program is in place, including for matter origination and work on some of the firm’s plaintiff-side cases on behalf of highly paid executives. Employment benefits package offered and flexible with telecommuting.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a good opportunity for a litigator looking for work on very interesting cases, many of first impression, and wants to find a firm offering quality mentorship, direct client relationships, and plenty of first-chair deposition and motion hearing experience, and trial advocacy. For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Division, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-known law firm to hire an experienced Litigation Attorney to represent business clients in a range of civil litigation matters. This full-time role will handle cases through all stages of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation in both state and federal courts. The firm is based in San Francisco’s Financial District, with remote candidates also considered.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.</li><li>Draft, review, and argue dispositive, discovery, and other motions.</li><li>Conduct and defend depositions and analyze deposition testimony.</li><li>Handle discovery, legal research, and case strategy development.</li><li>Prepare for trials, including witnesses, evidence, and courtroom proceedings.</li><li>Counsel clients and provide practical, strategic legal guidance.</li><li>Appear in California state and federal courts as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and other stakeholders throughout each matter.</li></ul>
We are looking for a real estate transactional attorney to join our team in Oakland, California. This role is ideal for a lawyer with several years of experience advising nonprofit organizations, private entities, and public agencies on property-related matters tied to affordable housing and community development. The position offers the opportunity to manage substantial portions of complex transactions while working in a collaborative, high-performing legal environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Advise clients on real estate transactions involving affordable housing, community development, and economic development initiatives.<br>• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, financing documents, operating agreements, and other transaction-related contracts.<br>• Lead key components of deal structuring, due diligence, and closing processes for acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects.<br>• Counsel nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and public agencies on ownership structures, tax considerations, and regulatory obligations.<br>• Support matters involving government funding programs, subsidies, and compliance requirements connected to housing and development projects.<br>• Provide legal guidance on rental housing operations and affordable housing program rules throughout the transaction lifecycle.<br>• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to move transactions forward efficiently and resolve legal issues as they arise.
We are looking for an Exception Services Specialist to support banking operations for a contract position based in Novato, California. In this role, you will investigate transaction and account issues that require manual review, help ensure accurate processing across multiple banking functions, and work closely with internal teams to resolve outstanding items. This opportunity is well suited for someone who brings strong customer service instincts, sound judgment, and the ability to manage exceptions in a fast-paced financial services environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review daily exception queues and take prompt action to resolve transactions or account items that do not process successfully.<br>• Investigate discrepancies involving deposits, checks, wires, loan-related activity, and other banking transactions by analyzing records and available documentation.<br>• Correct processing or input errors to support accurate account activity and reduce operational risk.<br>• Partner with branches and internal departments through phone and email communication to gather missing details and move cases toward resolution.<br>• Record research findings, decisions, and completed actions clearly to maintain a complete audit trail for each case.<br>• Escalate high-risk or complex issues when additional approval or specialized support is needed.<br>• Follow established banking policies, regulatory requirements, and internal control standards throughout exception handling activities.<br>• Assist customers and internal partners with transaction-related questions while delivering attentive service across multiple communication channels.
We are looking for an Exception Services Specialist to support banking operations by handling transaction and account items that require manual review and follow-up. This Long-term Contract position is based in Novato, California, and is ideal for someone who can investigate discrepancies, coordinate with internal teams, and maintain accurate processing in a regulated financial services environment. The role requires sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to keep exception workflows moving efficiently while delivering dependable internal customer support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review exception queues each day, investigate suspended or rejected items, and complete the steps needed to bring transactions to resolution.<br>• Research account variances, posting issues, and balance discrepancies by examining records, identifying root causes, and applying appropriate corrections.<br>• Process exception-related work across banking activities such as checks, wire transfers, deposits, loan items, and other transactions that fall outside standard handling.<br>• Partner with branches and internal support teams to gather missing details, clarify documentation, and resolve outstanding issues in a timely manner.<br>• Detect input or processing inaccuracies, make updates when appropriate, and help prevent repeat issues through careful review of transaction data.<br>• Record findings, actions, and outcomes clearly so that each case is documented accurately and meets audit and compliance expectations.<br>• Escalate high-risk or complex matters when approvals or additional review are needed to ensure proper handling.<br>• Support service quality by responding to internal inquiries, assisting with banking transaction questions, and communicating through email and other business channels.<br>• Use multiple browser-based systems and banking platforms to track cases, verify information, and maintain productivity across concurrent tasks.
<p><strong>Jennifer Fukumae</strong> is a direct-hire recruiter specializing in Financial Services, partnering with firms and professionals to connect top talent with the right opportunities. <u>Reach out via LinkedIn or email to start a conversation.</u></p><p> </p><p>An established Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm in San Ramon is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Reporting & Billing Specialist</strong> to join its growing operations team.</p><p> </p><p>This is an internal-facing role that works closely with financial advisors and the firm's internal team to support portfolio reporting, quarterly billing, account administration, and operational workflows. The primary focus will be managing quarterly billing across client accounts, maintaining accurate account data, and overseeing reporting and financial systems, including Envestnet Tamarac.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Quarterly Billing:</strong> Manage the end-to-end quarterly billing process across client accounts, ensuring calculations are accurate and completed on schedule.</li><li><strong>Billing & Fee Administration:</strong> Review fee schedules, account information, and billing calculations; identify discrepancies and communicate anticipated billing amounts to advisors and internal teams.</li><li><strong>Portfolio Reporting:</strong> Manage Envestnet Tamarac, including portfolio accounting, reporting functionality, and ongoing system maintenance.</li><li><strong>Account Administration:</strong> Set up new accounts, establish client portals, process account updates, and maintain accurate information across internal systems.</li><li><strong>CRM Management:</strong> Oversee CRM data and maintain accurate account, household, and relationship records.</li><li><strong>Daily Operations:</strong> Handle system updates, reporting needs, account maintenance, and other operational tasks that keep the firm running smoothly.</li><li><strong>Internal Collaboration:</strong> Partner with advisors and internal team members to coordinate billing cycles, resolve operational issues, and support ongoing reporting needs.</li></ul><p> </p>
We are looking for an experienced Trust Accountant to join a legal organization in Walnut Creek, California in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position supports the firm’s finance operations by managing trust accounting activities, maintaining compliance with state-specific requirements, and partnering with attorneys and internal accounting teams across a high-volume environment. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to handle detailed financial transactions with accuracy and professionalism.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor trust account activity to ensure handling practices align with applicable state rules and internal financial standards.<br>• Apply incoming funds to the appropriate trust accounts, and carry out settlements and refunds based on attorney direction.<br>• Move approved balances to operating accounts to cover receivables, vendor obligations, and related payments.<br>• Prepare and post matter-level journal entries in the accounting system to maintain complete and accurate transaction records.<br>• Review aged and outstanding checks, investigate discrepancies, and support timely resolution of unreconciled items.<br>• Produce trust balance reports, financial summaries, and ad hoc analyses requested by attorneys or leadership.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations, clear open items, and maintain accurate trust account balances.<br>• Partner with Accounts Payable, Collections, General Ledger, and Cash Receipts teams to support coordinated financial processing.<br>• Contribute to trust accounting initiatives, including control improvements, procedure enhancements, 1099 preparation, and other assigned projects.