<p>Robert Half is recruiting an experienced Corporate Associate for a highly regarded transactional boutique law firm in downtown San Francisco (flexible telecommute) that services emerging technology and start-up clientele. The Associate is responsible for actively managing their start-up clients’ corporate matters (significant direct client interface), assisting with corporate formation & maintenance, doing due diligence and closings for venture capital and private equity financings, and equity administration (including providing guidance in updating capitalization tables). </p><p><br></p><p>The firm is looking for a start-up lawyer with 4+ years of experience doing the aforementioned work on behalf of venture-backed private companies, preferably at a large- or mid-sized SF or Silicon Valley law firm. The Associate needs to be motivated by direct client service (this is a client-facing role), responsiveness, and relationship building. </p><p><br></p><p>The reason this opportunity stands out from the rest is that this very friendly, congenial law firm is all about WORK-LIFE BALANCE. There is very little evening and weekend work. The billable hour requirement is 1,250/yr and there are good bonuses for exceeding that low threshold. The career trajectory for these positions is either partnership-track or to become a General Counsel at a successful start-up. Many of their alumni are lead in-house counsel for top technology clients. The firm is casual, laid back, and they often do social get-togethers and teambuilding events. A wonderful place to work!</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is offering an annual base salary of $175,000 - 235,000+/yr, DOE and annual production bonuses (described above). The firm pays 100% of medical/dental/vision premiums for the employee and the dependents (!!), contributes 3% of total annual compensation to a 401k plan, has a good PTO policy, and pays generous monthly stipends for commuting, cell phone, etc. For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>
<p>Robert Half is recruiting Sr. Associate Attorney for boutique civil litigation defense law firm in So. San Francisco (hybrid commute). Our premier trial law practice client needs to hire a trial attorney (or at least good trial preparation experience) with 3-10+ years of practice, ideally in insurance defense, to manage busy case load and represent business clients and insureds. A mastery of and passion for trial advocacy, or at least good trial prep experience (drafting motions in limine and preparing for cross-examinations) are required. Effective legal research and writing and deposition experience are also key qualifications.</p><p> </p><p>This is a partnership-track opportunity at a well-established defense firm in the SF Bay. This Senior Litigator gets ample exposure to and experience in direct advocacy, arguing dispositive motions in courtroom proceedings, taking and defending depos, managing the full scope of discovery, interviewing and retaining expert witnesses, negotiating settlements, and preparing for and attending trial, arbitration, and mediations.</p><p> </p><p>Our client is offering an annual base salary of $150,000-200,000+/yr., depending on experience, discretionary annual bonus, and employment benefits (incl. full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, HRA stipend, profit sharing contributions to 401k plan, free parking, and other perks). For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, VP & Sr. Recruiting Manager of Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>