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M&A Associate, San Francisco & Silicon Valley · AmLaw 100 Global FirmCorporate M&A associate to execute merger and acquisition transactions for private and public companies. Some exposure to capital markets, SEC reporting, growth equity, or corporate venture capital work. Requires relevant AmLaw law firm experience and California admission.Ref VPO-1112
Associate, Silicon Valley · Vault Top 20 FirmA top-tier global M&A and corporate practice is hiring a junior associate with 1-3 years of experience representing emerging growth companies, their founders, and venture capital funds. The role spans the full company lifecycle, including incorporation, early and late-stage venture financings, mergers and acquisitions, and private and public offerings, across industries such as software, enterprise, security, digital health, AI, fintech, gaming, and blockchain. Responsibilities include drafting transactional documents, leading due diligence, conducting legal research, and interacting directly with client senior management. Strong academic record, excellent drafting and communication skills, and commercial awareness required. Admission to the California bar in good standing required. Fluency in English.Ref VPO-1110
Executive Compensation & M&A Associate, Multiple US Locations · Premier Technology FirmPremier technology firm seeks a mid-level compensation and benefits associate with 4-5 years of experience focused on executive and equity compensation, including in connection with strategic and private equity M&A transactions and day-to-day counseling. Experience with growth-stage technology and life sciences companies is ideal; qualified plan, ESOP and health and welfare experience is a plus. Responsibilities include resolving executive pay and benefits issues in deals, designing equity and cash incentive plans and executive agreements, and drafting SEC compensation disclosures. Bar admission in the office's state required.Ref VPO-1108
Technology Transactions Associate, Multiple US Locations · Premier Technology FirmPremier technology firm seeks an associate with four to five years of experience to join its technology transactions team, supporting life sciences and technology companies on IP strategy and commercial agreements. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating collaboration, partnering, licensing and other commercial agreements; advising on strategic alliances and product commercialization; and navigating IP and technology aspects of M&A, public offerings and venture financings. Admission to the bar of the office's state required.Ref VPO-1107
Employment and Labor Litigation Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 20 FirmMid-level associate for the employment and labor group with litigation at the core of the practice. Work includes trade secret and employee mobility, whistleblower (SOX, Dodd-Frank), wrongful termination, discrimination and pay disputes, wage and hour and pay equity class and representative actions, workplace investigations, transactional due diligence and executive agreements. Requires 4–6 years of experience and admission in the relevant state bar. Compensation $235,000–$310,000.Ref VPO-1102
Privacy, Cybersecurity and Data Innovation Associate, Silicon Valley · Vault Top 10 FirmAssociate for a nationally recognized privacy, cybersecurity and data innovation practice representing global platforms and technology companies on regulatory, litigation, product and strategy matters. Requires 3–7 years of substantive experience across counseling, government investigations and related litigation. Experience with incident response and crisis management, FTC consumer protection matters and online platform regulation is desirable. Compensation $310,000–$420,000.Ref VPO-1092
Corporate M&A Associate, Multiple US Locations · Premier Venture Capital FirmMid-level to senior associate (roughly 3–6 years) to join a corporate M&A group, collaborating closely with the general corporate team. Candidates with mixed M&A and general transactional experience seeking to move to full-time M&A will be considered. Demonstrated M&A and/or private equity experience and an interest in emerging growth companies and funds expected. New York or California bar admission or eligibility required.Ref VPO-1086
Trademark, Copyright and Media Associate, Multiple US Locations · Global Law FirmJunior or non-partnership-track associate to join a trademark, copyright and media group. At least 2 years of law firm experience in trademark and copyright litigation and counseling, including clearance, prosecution strategy, portfolio management, ownership, licensing and fair use, and IP provisions in commercial and corporate transactions. High-volume, fast-paced practice. Bar admission in the office state required.Ref VPO-1082
Private Funds Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 20 FirmMid-level associate to join a private funds practice working on the formation and operation of private funds, including private equity, venture capital, credit, impact and real estate funds, as well as limited partnerships, limited liability companies and joint ventures. 3–5 years of relevant top-firm experience required. State bar admission or eligibility to waive in required.Ref VPO-1078
Life Sciences Transactions Associate, Silicon Valley · Vault Top 20 FirmAssociate to join a technology and life sciences transactional practice. Work includes life sciences partnering, collaboration and licensing agreements (including cross-border); commercial agreements such as supply, manufacturing, master services, research and clinical trial agreements; and IP transaction support for M&A, royalty monetization and capital markets. A science or medical device background is preferred but not required. California bar admission or eligibility required.Ref VPO-1075
Patent Litigation Associate, Multiple US Locations · Premier Technology FirmJunior and mid-level associates for high tech and life sciences patent litigation practices, with one to six years of patent litigation experience. Superior academic credentials and strong communication skills required. Technical degrees or industry experience preferred but not required. Bar admission in the office jurisdiction required or eligibility to sit/waive in.Ref VPO-1053
Executive Compensation Associate, Multiple US Locations · Premier Technology FirmExecutive compensation associate working on M&A, public company offerings and reporting obligations, and general counseling of companies across the business life cycle. Ideally no more than 7 years of experience. Prior executive or equity compensation experience preferred, though the group trains attorneys from adjacent disciplines such as corporate or tax.Ref VPO-1052
Fund Formation Associate, Multiple US Locations · Premier Technology FirmFund formation corporate associate with 4-8 years of experience to join a rapidly growing private investment funds team focused on venture funds, venture studios, incubators, accelerators and crypto-related funds. Requires extensive VC or PE private investment fund formation and counseling experience and relevant corporate and securities regulation knowledge. Bar admission in the office jurisdiction required or eligibility to sit/waive in.Ref VPO-1051
Venture Capital Associate, Multiple US Locations · Premier Technology FirmMid-to-senior corporate associate with at least 3 years in a sophisticated corporate practice focused on startup, venture capital and emerging company representation. Experience with or affinity for technology and/or life sciences companies required; M&A and/or capital markets experience a plus. In-house candidates with prior law firm experience welcome. Bar admission in the office jurisdiction required or eligibility to sit/waive in.Ref VPO-1050
Technology Transactions Associate, Multiple US Locations · Premier Technology FirmMid-to-senior IP and technology transactions associate with substantial law firm experience and a deep understanding of intellectual property and contract law. Handles complex commercial transactions for earlier and later stage technology companies and advises on IP/commercial aspects of M&A and corporate transactions. Bar admission in the office jurisdiction required or eligibility to sit/waive in.Ref VPO-1049
Mergers and Acquisitions Associate, Multiple US Locations · Premier Technology FirmMid-level corporate associate with 3-5 years of substantial M&A experience at a leading corporate firm. Experience with, or affinity for, technology and/or life sciences companies is a positive. Superior academic credentials and strong communication skills required. Must be an active bar member in the jurisdiction of the office.Ref VPO-1048
IP and Technology Litigation Associate, Multiple US Locations · Leading Technology and IP FirmHandle intellectual property litigation across copyright, trademark, trade secret, false advertising, and AI matters at a leading global firm.Ref VPO-0997
Fund Formation Associate, Multiple US Locations · Leading Technology and Life Sciences FirmFund formation corporate associate at leading technology and life sciences firm. Organize and advise venture capital, private equity, and crypto funds.Ref VPO-0056
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
Capital Markets Associate, Orange County; San Francisco; Silicon Valley · Vault Top 10 FirmVault Top 10 global law firm seeking senior associate with 3+ years' capital markets experience to work on securities offerings and corporate transactions.Ref VPO-0126
Fund Formation Associate, Silicon Valley · Premier Technology FirmVenture and growth-fund formation for a premier technology firm's funds practice.Ref VPO-0041
Fund Formation Associate, Silicon Valley · Dedicated Venture & Emerging-Growth FirmVenture fund formation for a firm dedicated to venture and emerging growth.Ref VPO-0040
Venture & Growth Equity Funds Associate, Bay Area · Private Equity PowerhouseVenture and growth-equity fund work for a private equity powerhouse building out its Bay Area platform.Ref VPO-0030
Investment Funds Associate, Multiple US Locations · Top International FirmSenior-level investment funds work with a clear path to partnership at a top international firm.Ref VPO-0022
M&A Associate, Multiple US Locations · Premier Technology FirmTechnology-sector M&A across several US offices for a premier tech firm.Ref VPO-0017
Technology M&A Associate, Silicon Valley / Santa Monica · Premier Technology FirmTechnology M&A for a premier tech-sector firm, with strong deal flow across growth and public technology companies.Ref VPO-0012
Energy & Infrastructure EPC Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 10 FirmDrafting and negotiating EPC, O&M, and construction contracts for major energy and infrastructure projects globally.Ref VPO-0176
Associate, Technology Transactions, Silicon Valley and New York · Vault Top 10 FirmMid-level Technology Transactions AssociateRef VPO-0174
Life Sciences Licensing Associate, Silicon Valley · Vault Top 10 FirmMid-level licensing associate with 3-4 years of experience. Focus on intellectual property licensing, technology agreements, and corporate transaction due diligence in life sciences.Ref VPO-0192
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
Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation Associate, Multiple US Locations · Magic Circle FirmMid-level patent litigation associate in life sciences at a Magic Circle firmRef VPO-0273
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
Litigation Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 10 Technology FirmMid-level litigation associate handling IP and commercial disputes for a leading technology firmRef VPO-0314
Associate, Silicon Valley · Leading Venture and Emerging Companies FirmVenture capital and emerging companies firm seeking experienced associates to counsel life sciences companies through growth and exit.Ref VPO-0306
Private Equity M&A Senior Associate, Silicon Valley · Premier Technology and Private Equity FirmSenior associate role managing significant portions of private equity and M&A transactions independently. Requires 6+ years of corporate transaction experience across acquisitions, growth equity, and venture capital deals.Ref VPO-0368
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, Bay Area · Premier Venture Capital FirmCorporate associate in venture capital and emerging companies (4–8 years)Ref VPO-0434
Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 30 FirmEnvironmental and energy infrastructure associate (3–5 years) at a Vault top 30 firmRef VPO-0433
Technology Companies Senior Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 10 FirmSenior associate in venture capital and emerging company transactions at a top-tier technology-focused law firm.Ref VPO-0432
Associate, Silicon Valley · Vault Top 10 FirmCorporate governance and securities regulation associateRef VPO-0424
Energy and Infrastructure Associate, Multiple US Locations · AmLaw 100 FirmLeading energy infrastructure practice seeks associate (3-9 years) focused on offtake agreements and power purchase agreements for renewable energy and storage projects.Ref VPO-0440
Dispute Resolution Associate, San Francisco; Los Angeles; Silicon Valley · Vault Top 10 FirmLitigation associate in dispute resolution covering securities, SEC enforcement, class actions, and product liability in California. Vault Top 10 firm. $260k–$365k.Ref VPO-0489
Corporate Associate, Silicon Valley · Vault Top 10 FirmCorporate associate specializing in venture capital and growth equity financingsRef VPO-0513
Private Investment Funds Associate, Silicon Valley · Vault Top 10 FirmMid to senior-level associate in private investment funds. 4-6 years VC and PE experience required.Ref VPO-0560
Technology Transactions Attorney, New York; Silicon Valley · Vault Top 10 FirmAdvise on complex technology licensing, IP partnerships, and commercial agreements for innovative and established tech companies.Ref VPO-0552
Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 10 FirmCounsel technology and life sciences clients on privacy compliance in transactions, data breaches, and regulatory matters.Ref VPO-0551
Capital Markets Associate, California · Vault Top 10 FirmSeeks mid-to-senior associate for capital markets and public company advisory work.Ref VPO-0574
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
Litigation Associate, Silicon Valley and San Francisco · Vault Top 10 FirmLitigation associate role with early responsibility for strong candidates. Salary $225,000-$390,000.Ref VPO-0567
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
Securities Litigation Associate, San Francisco; Silicon Valley · Vault Top 20 FirmSecurities litigation associate, 3-5 years experienceRef VPO-0581
Public Company Securities Associate, Silicon Valley · Vault Top 10 FirmCounsel public companies on securities compliance, governance, and SEC reporting. Clients include Fortune 500 firms and newly public companies across technology, healthcare, real estate, and consumer sectors.Ref VPO-0618
Privacy and Cybersecurity Associate, Silicon Valley · Premier Technology FirmChambers-ranked firm serving technology and life sciences companies seeks a junior associate (2–4 years) to join its Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, advising on data governance, compliance, and privacy risk in transactions.Ref VPO-0688
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
Mid-Level Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 10 FirmOSHA compliance and workplace safety matters for employers across diverse industriesRef VPO-0680
M&A Associate, Silicon Valley · Global Technology PowerhouseMid-level associate in M&A and venture capital transactions across technology and life sciences sectors.Ref VPO-0705
Employment and Immigration Counsel, Multiple US Locations · AmLaw Top 100 FirmAttorney advising multinational companies and startups on visa strategy, employment compliance, and cross-border workforce planning.Ref VPO-0720
Antitrust Associate, Multiple US Locations · Leading Global Law FirmAssociate role in antitrust and competition law, handling litigation, regulatory matters, and M&A review for multinational clients.Ref VPO-0719
Supreme Court and Appellate Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 20 FirmAppellate practice seeking senior associate with strong Federal Circuit and patent appeals background. Focus on complex patent disputes in high-tech and life sciences sectors, appellate issue preservation, and oral argument preparation. Requires 5-7 years appellate experience, Federal Circuit admission preferred, prior clerkship ideal.Ref VPO-0728
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
Employment Litigation Associate, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, California · Vault Top FirmMid to senior-level associate on a management-side employment litigation team serving tech, life sciences, and clean energy companies. Handle trade secrets, non-competes, internal investigations, harassment disputes, and employment counseling.Ref VPO-0723
IP Transactions Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 10 FirmIP transactions for technology, software, and consumer brandsRef VPO-0806
Mid-Level Trademark & Copyright Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 30 FirmMid-level trademark and copyright associate at a top-tier IP firm. Manage global trademark portfolios, develop filing and enforcement programs, and handle prosecution for established clients.Ref VPO-0839
Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 20 FirmAssociate - Venture Capital & Emerging CompaniesRef VPO-0879
M&A Associate, San Francisco · AmLaw 100 FirmJoin the M&A practice of a leading global law firm in San Francisco. You'll handle merger and acquisition transactions for private and public companies, with exposure to capital markets work.Ref VPO-0898
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
Senior Patent Attorney, Silicon Valley · Global Law FirmSenior patent attorney for complex software and electrical engineering prosecution workRef VPO-0991
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