Featured Positions
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General Counsel
Remote Location
Our client has retained Lighthouse Legal Search to conduct their General Counsel search. This is a unique opportunity to join a cryptocurrency startup as a General Counsel. Specific tasks include, but will not be limited to, directly advising the CEO on matters of corporate and financial regulations, negotiating with high-level players in the venture capital, finance, and blockchain industries, advising on the development of cutting-edge software and financial products, and tackling companywide issues of domestic and international corporate governance. No previous cryptocurrency or blockchain experience is required for this role, but a strong interest is preferred. A background in corporate law, securities law, financial law and/or international tax law is a plus. The location of this position can be remote.
Skills and experience desired:
- 5+ years of experience gained in large law firm and/or working in-house.
- Overall broad legal knowledge and interests (corporate law, litigation, etc.).
- Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
- Law degree from a recognized university.
- Member in good standing of a recognized bar association.
If you are interested in the position, please submit your resume. We will schedule a confidential call if you are a fit.
Real Estate Partner
San Francisco, CA
Our client is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Real Estate & Environmental Practice group in their new San Francisco office. The ideal candidate will have extensive law firm experience, a practice focused on real estate & environmental matters, and a portable book of business. Admission to practice law in California is required.
Our client represents buyers, sellers, developers, business owners, landlords, tenants, lenders and borrowers in a full range of services, from organizing and structuring the largest, most complex transactions throughout the country and around the globe to advising clients on their daily portfolio management issues and environmental compliance, regulatory and liability issues.
You will join a nationally ranked real estate and environmental practice, and enjoy the support of the firm’s 200+ attorneys. The firm has a great culture, an environment of teamwork and mutual respect, a commitment to diversity, a dedication to excellence, unparalleled client service, and a very competitive salary and benefits package.
Partners have joined our client from other top national and international law firms because of the firm’s culture, growth, and profitability. We welcome hearing from individuals or groups of partners from other firms who are interested in discussing a lateral move.
Interested candidates should submit their resume. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.
Trusts & Estates Attorney
San Diego, CA
Our client is seeking a 3rd-7th year Estate Planning Associate. The focus of this role will be advising high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals and family businesses on tax, trust and estate, and business succession matters. The position will involve client contact, significant drafting of estate plan documents, and will include providing support to the firm’s estate partners.
Skills and experience required:
- Experience drafting complex wills and trusts
- Exposure to sophisticated wealth planning structures for international families
- Some knowledge of income and transfer tax rules affecting non-U.S. residents with U.S. income and/or assets, and U.S. residents with foreign income and/or assets
- Some knowledge of rules applicable to income taxation of complex non-U.S. trusts and their beneficiaries
- Experience with pre-immigration and expatriation planning a plus
- Minimum 3+ years' of relevant law firm experience
- Strong academic credentials (JD required; LLM is a plus)
- Strong drafting, writing, research and communication skills
- Desire to work directly with clients and coordinate with intermediaries, with a goal of establishing and maintaining long-term productive relationships
- Strong project management, ability to balance a large number of competing priorities
- Attention to detail
- Team Player
Interested candidates should submit their resume. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.
Education Attorney
Glendale, CA
Our client attracts the best and the brightest attorneys and clients throughout the nation. The firm is committed to attracting, employing and retaining diverse individuals of the highest caliber who meet the standards of first-rate minds and first-rate hearts.
They are seeking an attorney with 2-6 years of litigation experience. You must have attended a top 40 law school. Experience in special education law and/or labor and employment law is beneficial.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in law and motion practice and a strong interest in developing younger attorneys’ trial skills. In addition to strong academic credentials, this position requires excellent analytical, research, writing and verbal communication skills. You should have a commitment to public service. You must be admitted to the California Bar.
Our client has extensive experience working with elected officials and serve as lead counsel for several school districts. Our client specializes in representing school districts, charter schools, county offices of education, and both public and private institutions of higher education. The attorneys serve as general or special counsel providing the full range of legal services required by primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities and assist clients in matters involving:
- Governance and Brown Act compliance
- Personnel
- Labor negotiations
- Litigation
- Construction and real estate
- School finance
- Athletic programs, FERPA issues and student discipline
- Academic freedom and First Amendment issues
- Accreditation issues
- Charter school petitions
- Contract creation and enforcement
- Eminent domain acquisitions and litigation
- Grievance administration
- Privacy issues for students and employees
The attorneys are passionate about education policies and go the extra mile to make meaningful differences in their communities.
If you are interested in the position, please submit your resume. We will schedule a confidential call if you are a fit.
Environmental Litigation Attorney
San Francisco, CA
Our client, a top-tier boutique law firm, has an immediate opening for an Environmental Litigation Associate. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of litigation experience, skills and experience commensurate with their level, and a demonstrated interest in environmental practice.
Skills and experience required:
- 3 to 5 years' experience in environmental litigation
- Must be admitted to California Bar
- Strong inter-personal, writing and analytical skills required
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The position offers a collegial, business casual environment, and competitive pay.
Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter and resume. If you are a fit, we will schedule a confidential conversation.
Intellectual Property / Patent Attorney
San Francisco, CA
Our client is a unique growing boutique firm dedicated to patent law. The team come from national and international law firms. They use technology to increase patent quality, efficiency, and client experience.
You should have strong academic credentials and a degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, physics, or a life sciences degree in biology, molecular biology, cellular biology, biochemistry, Chemistry or a related field. USPTO required.
Our client offers broad based intellectual property opportunities, including patent prosecution, client counseling, freedom to operate assistance, and IP due diligence, within a variety of technologies. They also offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and an environment that is friendly, open, and flexible.
For confidential consideration, please include your resume.
Litigation Paralegal
Bay Area / Sacramento, CA
Several of our clients are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal.
Requirements:
- Trial experience and experience in all aspects of discovery and deposition/witness preparation.
- Experience with e-filing.
- Comprehension of a variety of legal court documents, including complaints, answers, rulings, judgments, affidavits, motions, appeals, table of contents/authorities, subpoenas, court dockets, reports, memos and correspondence.
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability and ability to learn new technology quickly.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously
- Organized
Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter and resume. If you are a fit, we will schedule a confidential conversation.