<p>Our client is seeking a strategic and highly organized Legal Operations Manager to support their legal team in driving operational excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and compliance initiatives. This is a full-time ongoing contract role with potential for conversion. This person would need to be able to report on-site to their San Francisco office at least 2 times a week.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and coordinate Legal Team projects such as whistleblower program management, SOX compliance, training modules, corporate calendar oversight, CLM implementation, template development, policy updates, and audits.</li><li>Act as a liaison between Legal and other departments to ensure alignment, track requests, monitor progress, and manage deliverables.</li><li>Support corporate-level compliance initiatives in partnership with the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and other key stakeholders.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance Legal Team efficiency and cross-functional collaboration.</li><li>Manage vendor onboarding, billing, and budget tracking in coordination with the General Counsel.</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Corporate Lawyer to join our client's legal team in San Francisco. This role will support a wide range of corporate governance, securities law, and regulatory matters, while helping manage risk and ensure compliance across the organization.</p><p> </p><p>The ideal candidate will have experience in both law firm and in-house environments, with a strong understanding of SEC filings, equity and debt transactions, and corporate operations in a global context. This candidate should also be able to report on-site 2 days a week in San Francisco.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contracts, and risk management under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel</li><li>Provide expert legal counsel on federal and state securities laws and stock exchange regulations</li><li>Draft and review SEC filings, including Section 16 reports</li><li>Support equity and debt financing transactions, equity-based compensation plans, and related legal matters</li><li>Manage relationships with outside counsel as needed</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of corporate documents, including:</li><li>Business registration and dissolution paperwork</li><li>SEC filings</li><li>Employment agreements, vendor contracts, leases, NDAs, and governance documents</li></ul>
<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>We are seeking a highly skilled and business-oriented Technology Transactions/IP Attorney to join our client's legal team in their San Francisco office on an ongoing contract basis.</p><p> </p><p>This role will support a wide range of technology-related commercial transactions and provide strategic legal guidance on intellectual property, data privacy, and emerging technologies including AI/ML. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in negotiating complex agreements, advising cross-functional teams, and managing IP portfolios in a fast-paced, global environment.</p><p> </p><p>The candidate should be able to report on-site at least two days a week.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of technology-related agreements, including:</li><li>Software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, hardware, AI/ML, and data-sharing</li><li>Joint development, strategic alliances, supply, manufacturing, and sales contracts</li><li>Advise on IP ownership, licensing, and open-source software matters in commercial transactions</li><li>Provide legal counsel on AI/ML use cases, regulatory developments, and integration into products</li><li>Support compliance with global data privacy and cybersecurity regulations, including cross-border data transfers</li><li>Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to enable go-to-market strategies and ensure regulatory compliance</li><li>Maintain and enhance contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and internal technology/IP policies</li><li>Serve as a liaison between the Legal team and global outside counsel for IP portfolio management</li><li>Partner with the General Counsel to develop and execute IP strategy</li></ul>
