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Real Estate Associate, Multiple US Locations · AmLaw 100 FirmSenior-level real estate associate position across multiple U.S. offices.Ref VPO-0049
Real Estate Associate, Multiple US Locations · AmLaw Firm2-4 year commercial real estate associate handling acquisitions, financing, and leasing across office, multifamily, mixed-use, and hospitality assets.Ref VPO-0048
Patent Associate, Multiple US Locations · Leading IP PracticePatent associates for growing intellectual property practice across multiple US offices.Ref VPO-0058
Privacy + Cyber Litigation Associate, Multiple US Locations · National Litigation FirmPrivacy and cyber litigation associate at a national firm. Handle FCRA and consumer privacy matters across all litigation phases; 4–6 years experience required.Ref VPO-0111
Patent Associate, Multiple US Locations · Leading Technology FirmPatent prosecution associate (1–2 years) with technical background in engineering or physics, focusing on emerging technologies including AI/ML, semiconductors, and quantum computing. $225,000–$310,000.Ref VPO-0164
Business Litigation Associate, Multiple US Locations · Leading Litigation FirmBusiness litigation associate (4-5 years) focused on complex commercial disputes, particularly in construction sector. $225,000–$325,000.Ref VPO-0163
Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 10 FirmHealthcare privacy associate, 4+ years regulatory and data protection experience.Ref VPO-0123
Consumer Finance Associate, Multiple US Locations · Leading National FirmAssociate advising financial institutions and technology providers on federal and state consumer finance regulations and compliance.Ref VPO-0220
Real Estate Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 10 FirmAssociate focused on data center and digital infrastructure transactions, including acquisitions, leasing, dispositions, and development.Ref VPO-0219
Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 20 FirmMid-level associate role in emerging companies and venture capital, working with startups and investors on capital formation, M&A, and corporate matters.Ref VPO-0232
Labor & Employment Associate, San Diego · Am Law 50 FirmLabor & Employment Associate focusing on wage and hour class actions, PAGA litigation, and discrimination claims. 2-3 years experience required.Ref VPO-0266
Sanctions and Trade Controls Associate, Multiple US Locations · National Law Firm2-5 years CFIUS, export controls, sanctions compliance. Transactional support, regulatory analysis, due diligence. Government experience beneficial.Ref VPO-0281
Transactions Associate, San Francisco/Silicon Valley/San Diego · Vault Top 50 FirmVault Top 50 firm seeking 3-5 year associate for transactions group handling venture capital, M&A, and private equity matters.Ref VPO-0324
Healthcare Regulatory Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 10 FirmVault Top 10 firm seeking healthcare regulatory associate to counsel early and growth-stage health tech companies on FDA compliance, reimbursement, privacy, fraud/abuse statutes, and emerging healthcare technologies.Ref VPO-0296
M&A Associate, Multiple US Locations · Prominent Corporate and M&A FirmMid-level M&A associate for multi-office practice handling middle-market and upper middle-market private equity transactions.Ref VPO-0399
Associate, Multiple US Locations · Global Technology Law FirmTechnology Transactions AssociateRef VPO-0448
Associate, Multiple US Locations · Global Technology and Privacy FirmPrivacy and data protection counselingRef VPO-0444
Associate, San Francisco · Global Energy and Infrastructure FirmCalifornia land use and energy infrastructure projectsRef VPO-0443
Corporate Associate, San Diego · Vault Top 10 FirmCorporate associate at a Vault Top 10 firm's San Diego office focused on venture capital and growth equity financings plus private company counsel. Substantial client interaction and deal responsibility.Ref VPO-0515
Tax Associate, Multiple US Locations, Vault Top 30 FirmEnergy tax specialist role supporting project finance and renewable energy credit transactions.Ref VPO-0517
Corporate Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 10 FirmCorporate healthcare licensing associate, 3+ years life sciences experience required. Vault Top 10 firm.Ref VPO-0568
Labor & Employment Associate, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego · National Labor and Employment FirmSenior-level employment defense associate across southern California locations.Ref VPO-0594
Associate - Liability Management, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 5 FirmJunior Associate, Liability Management | Vault Top 5 FirmRef VPO-0584
Associate - Liability Management, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 5 FirmMid-Level Associate, Liability Management | Vault Top 5 FirmRef VPO-0583
Biotech Intellectual Property Counsel, San Diego, Leading Biotech IP FirmPatent prosecution counsel at leading biotech IP firm seeks specialist with 5+ years experience. Required background in biochemistry, immunology, and large-molecule patent law.Ref VPO-0628
Compensation & Benefits Senior Attorney, San Diego · AmLaw 100 FirmSenior attorney advising on qualified retirement plans and ERISA compliance matters in corporate transactionsRef VPO-0667
International Employment Associate, Multiple US Locations · AmLaw 10 FirmSupport cross-border and international employment matters for a top-tier firm. Advise clients on employment due diligence, policy, and transactional work with 3+ years of counseling experience.Ref VPO-0686
Trademark Associate, Multiple US Locations · Leading Intellectual Property FirmTrademark and copyright prosecution, enforcement, and counseling for a leading IP firm with offices across the United States. Work includes PTO office action responses, clearance analysis, cease-and-desist review, and TTAB proceedings. Requires 2–4 years IP experience.Ref VPO-0684
Technology Transactions & Privacy Associate, Multiple US Locations · Leading Technology FirmMid-level technology transactions and privacy associate advising corporate clients on U.S. privacy law compliance, data protection programs, and emerging privacy issues including AI and adtech.Ref VPO-0725
Corporate Associate, San Diego and San Francisco · Am Law 100 FirmM&A and private equity transactions for sponsors and funds. Acquisitions, growth capital deployments, portfolio company management, and exits.Ref VPO-0739
Corporate Associate, San Diego · Am Law 100 FirmCorporate associate focusing on mergers and acquisitions, including venture capital and private equity transactions.Ref VPO-0849
International Trade Associate, Los Angeles; Orange County; San Diego · AmLaw 50 FirmMid-level international trade attorney to advise on sanctions, export controls, customs, and foreign investment matters for multinational clients.Ref VPO-0881
Associate, San Diego · Vault Top 10 FirmMid-level capital markets associate at a top-tier firm, working on securities offerings for issuers, PE firms, and investment banks.Ref VPO-0911
Associate Patent Prosecution, Multiple US Locations · Leading IP FirmPatent prosecution for chemistry and pharmaceutical clients. Work on small molecule and pharma innovations for major companies using cutting-edge technologies.Ref VPO-0956
IP Litigation Associate, Multiple US Locations · Global Am Law 50 FirmPatent litigation associate at a global Am Law 50 firm representing Fortune 50 and startups in IP disputes. 3-6 years experience in patent litigation, ITC, and PTAB proceedings. $260k-$390k.Ref VPO-0974
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