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Job List - October 30, 2006
JOB LIST – October 30, 2006 Listings that are new in this edition are shown with an asterisk * Did you miss the job list last week? Your job list team was deeply involved in the Annual Meeting, so we postponed the job list by one week. You will see the job list again next week, as we get caught up, before resuming our usual, every-other-week publication schedule. Please remember, if your company has a job opening, please let us know by contacting Janet Svoboda, of the Professional Development Committee at janetsvo@cox.net so we can include your opening in our biweekly announcement. Exceptional targeted marketing for free! Do you wish your company could be listed at the top of our list Just do what Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Major Lindsey Africa or Sempra Energy did and contact us directly with your opening. And you can help make this Job List more successful: Put this Job List in the hands of your HR department so that they know how to advertise for in-house attorneys, when the time comes. Take action now! *ATTORNEY
Fortune 500 Energy Company seeks attorney to handle a wide range of California and federal administrative proceedings for regulated energy utilities in both lead and co-counsel capacity. Duties include providing legal advice and counsel on a broad array of energy regulatory issues related to utility tariffs and utility filings and proceedings. Significant involvement in the business and with the client groups. Subject matter can be technical and complex; background in regulated industries, litigation, or a technical field a plus. Candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and strong analytic and legal research abilities. Must have Bachelor's degree and J.D. or L.L.B. from an accredited law school. All interested candidates should email their resumes' to WDSmith@sempra.com. SENIOR COUNSEL
This position provides corporate legal services and counsel to senior management team in a variety of areas, including state marketing and sales laws, HIPAA, and compliance. Additional responsibilities include negotiating and drafting contracts, including clinical trial agreements, license agreements, manufacturing agreements, and development agreements. This position also works with departments in the development of comprehensive policies and procedures and assists in management of contracts group. Requirements include a JD degree with high academic standing, and 7+ years of legal experience with some in-house experience, preferably in a biotech/pharmaceutical company. Experience in a wide range of contracts, including sophisticated biotechnology license and collaboration agreements is also required. Experience in a biotech/pharmaceutical commercial, regulatory and compliance matters, including OIG, is a plus. Please apply online at: http://careers.amylin.com/jobDetail.asp?id=12034&p=1 DIRECTOR / SENIOR IP COUNSEL
This position is the primary attorney responsible for the management of an active patent portfolio, as well as supervision and training of a group of patent attorneys and/or agents. Specific patent responsibilities include evaluation of invention disclosures and drafting and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications. Supervisory duties include mentoring, management of work assignments, and review of work product. Additional responsibilities include review of scientific publications, client counseling, patent life cycle management, management of outside counsel, and assistance in due diligence, business development and other IP related activities. Additional duties include providing IP counsel to research teams and active participation in integrated IP teams. Requirements include a minimum of 7 years of US and international patent drafting and prosecution experience, admission to the patent bar and a state bar, and patent prosecution supervisory experience. Also required is an advanced degree in a biological science or chemistry and substantial research experience. Both law firm and in-house experience preferred. Please apply online at: http://careers.amylin.com/jobDetail.asp?id=11925&p=1 SENIOR DIRECTOR - SENIOR STRATEGY / SENIOR CHALLENGE ATTORENY (PATENT)
The primary responsibilities of this position will include participation in and oversight of third party challenge and litigation matters, including working with in-house and outside counsel in locating and producing documents and other tasks related to asserting and defending IP. Additional duties include opinion work, competitive intelligence, and review of IP issues in conjunction with technology transactions. Additional responsibilities may include review of scientific and commercial publications, preparation of IP documentation to support regulatory filings, or other matters as assigned. The candidate must be a patent attorney with 10+ years experience in patent litigation and prosecution, opinion drafting, and licensing/IP transaction analysis and must be a member of the patent bar and at least one state bar. Additional desirable qualifications include familiarity with the drug development process, IP-related regulatory practice, interference and opposition practice. An advanced science degree and research experience preferred. Both law firm and in-house experience highly preferred. Please apply online at: http://careers.amylin.com/jobDetail.asp?id=12020&p=1 PATENT AGENT / PATENT ATTORNEY
This position is primarily responsible for the management of a large and active patent portfolio and/or additional smaller portfolios. Specific responsibilities include evaluation of invention disclosures and drafting and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications. Additional responsibilities include review of scientific publications, client counseling, patent life cycle management, and other IP-related activities. The successful applicant must be able to apply innovative strategies to maximize value of the company’s intellectual property. Requirements include a minimum of 4 years of US and international patent drafting and prosecution experience and admission to the patent bar. Also required is an advanced degree in a biological science or chemistry and substantial research experience. Good communication skills, organization, attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple activities are also required for this position. Please apply online at: http://careers.amylin.com/jobDetail.asp?id=12021&p=1 PATENT ATTORNEY
The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience with a focus on working with senior management, scientific personnel and outside consultants and counsel to develop the patent and intellectual property strategies for the company and manage the appropriate resources to implement such strategies. Other responsibilities include taking a proactive stance in monitoring the scientific and regulatory progress of all scientific programs and identify patent and other intellectual property opportunities to maximize the value of such programs on a worldwide basis. Additionally, the patent counsel will manage outside counsel in prosecution, maintenance and enforcement of the company’s patents and other intellectual property. Other duties include the review, advice and negotiation of intellectual property –related provisions in contracts. Interested candidates, please respond by submitting your resume (in Microsoft Word format) to SomaxonCorp@mlaglobal.com. (Major Lindsey Africa) LEGAL COUNSEL II
Position reports to the General Counsel. Candidate will be responsible for providing assistance to the General Counsel in managing legal business matters pertaining to the organization and will play a significant role in providing practical, legal and business advice to the Company’s officers and employees. The candidate will have responsibility for securities matters (public disclosure reports, securities offerings, Sarbanes-Oxley), corporate governance and compliance issues, and counseling management on legal and strategic matters. To a lesser extent, the candidate may also be responsible for overseeing financing transactions (including original negotiation and on-going support of credit and debt agreements). The person will work with outside counsel on significant projects, but must also roll up her/his sleeves and perform a substantial amount of the work in-house. There will be routine contact with the CEO, CFO, Treasurer, Controller/Chief Accounting Officer and other officers. Candidate should have 8+ years experience in strong, broad corporate transactional experience, particularly with securities law, corporate governance and compliance; strong contract drafting skills; a valid bar license; and a JD from a law school, with top credentials. Minimal travel required. Please submit resumes to the attention of Deb Ben-Canaan via email to: leapcounsel@mlaglobal.com. (Major Lindsey Africa) *SENIOR COUNSEL - ENVIRONMENTAL
Sempra seeks environmental attorney with 8+ years experience, with particular expertise in land use and natural resource issues. Knowledge of utility industry is desirable. For complete details, go to: http://jobs.acca.com/jobdetail.cfm?job=2435056&keywords=&ref=1 *ATTORNEYS – FLEXTIME – WORK FROM HOME
Long-term project, writing on developments in the law. Compensation $40 – $60/hour. For complete details, see: http://jobs.acca.com/jobdetail.cfm?job=2432109&keywords=&ref=1 *CIVIL TRIAL ATTORNEY
The CNA Insurance Staff Counsel office in San Diego, CA has an opening for a Civil Trial Attorney. Attorney must have insurance defense experience and be a member of the CA Bar. Preferred experience in WC, subrogation and civil defense. Position requires 5 years of exp. To apply online go to www.cna.com/careers and/or email resume to alison.troup@cna.com and jefferi.hamilton@cna.com. *CORPORATE COUNSEL – PATENTS
Seeking a patent attorney to join La Jolla's Patent Department and assist in the handling of a variety of intellectual property issues relating to a variety of technologies, ranging from pharmaceutical research tools and reagents used in drug discovery and development to commercial products. Job duties will include: preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications and PCT applications, and directing the prosecution of foreign counterparts; rendering opinions on patentability, freedom-to-operate (patent clearance), infringement, and enforcement issues; performing patent due diligence studies for licensing opportunities; reviewing the IP provisions of agreements; and counseling colleagues from various functional areas, ranging from R&D to commercial operations. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree in chemistry, preferably organic chemistry, or possess equivalent background through technical experience, as well as a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, be a member of a state bar, and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The candidate should also have at least two years professional experience with a law firm, corporate legal department, and/or the USPTO. Ideally, the candidate will have experience dealing with a diversity of IP matters, including patent preparation and prosecution, and opinion/counseling matters. The candidate should be a team-oriented self-starter with strong communication, analytical, computer, and organizational skills, be able to work under deadline pressures, and have keen attention to detail. To Apply: https://jobs.pfizer.com/recruit/careers2.html?ICType=Panel&Menu=Z_ROLE_APPLICANT&Market=GBL&PanelGroupName=ER_VIEW_JOBS&Action=U&JOB_REQ_NBR=060691 *DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
In this challenging position, you'll prepare a variety of legal documents, pleadings, contracts, ordinances, resolutions and memoranda, as well as perform legal research and prepare opinions on a wide variety of legal matters. You'll also be responsible for prosecuting Municipal Code violations in criminal court, filing actions and making appearances in civil court for injunctive and related relief to enforce city ordinances, making appearances at administrative hearings, representing certain boards and commissions, and keeping informed of current developments in civil and criminal law. Position requires graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctorate Degree, plus an active membership in the State Bar of California. One year of experience in city or government law is highly desired. Due to the full-service nature of the City Attorney’s office, experienced and highly qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Position is open until filled. City application and resume required. For more information, visit our website, or call (760) 839-4643. www.ci.escondido.ca.us *SENIOR DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL
A Senior Deputy County Counsel acts as an advocate on behalf of the County of San Diego, its departments, employees, boards and commissions, as well as special districts; advises clients and represents them before trial and appellate courts and administrative bodies. The current vacancy requires an experienced civil litigator who can independently handle relatively complex cases in a variety of subject areas and procedural contexts. Employees in this class may supervise a section or team of attorneys, however, supervision is not required for the current position. At least three (3) years of professional experience as an attorney handling civil litigation in a public or private sector law office. Public entity and trial experience is desirable. (1) Must be a current member in good standing of the State Bar of California. A copy of your bar card must be attached to the application. (2) A valid California class C driver’s license, or the ability to arrange transportation for field travel, is required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment in this class. The names of qualified applicants will be placed on an employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application forms. Employment applications can be accessed on-line from the Job/Current Recruitments section of the County of San Diego website at http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov. All required documents must be submitted immediately with your application in order to determine your eligibility to compete. Coversheets with additional required documents may be faxed to the Department of Human Resources at (619) 685-2458. You may also pick up and submit your application, along with attachments, to the Department of Human Resources at the address listed below. For additional information or accommodations, contact Courtney Richter at (619) 531-5479. *LEGAL COUNSEL
A $100 million plus nonprofit social service organization providing services to over 10,000 children, adults, families and seniors in San Diego County seeks an experienced General Counsel. Please see our website
*IN HOUSE COUNSEL
San Diego Ledcor is a large multi-service construction company, land development company and fiber communication service provider with operations throughout North America. For this newly created position we are seeking a talented, business-wise lawyer to join our existing legal team. Reporting to the Executive Vice President and General Counsel, this is an opportunity to work as part of a dynamic legal group in an organization that firmly believes in involving the legal team in all facets of its business and operations. We offer a competitive compensation package including employee share ownership. To learn more about this position and apply online visit our website at www.ledcor.com/careers. *CORPORATE COUNSEL
The successful candidate must possess excellent educational background from a top tier school or large firm securities experience. A graduate business degree is a plus. Well-qualified candidates will have exceptional analytical and organizational skills, as well as knowledge of consumer laws, banking regulatory laws, and M&A's. Ideal candidates must have an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, be able to demonstrate comprehension of complex business and legal issues, and have and ability to adapt quickly to new challenges that will arise in such a high-paced environment. Deal-making capability is a major plus. Compensation and benefits commensurate with experience will be provided to the selected candidate, including a generous bonus structure. JD from top tier ABA approved law school AND California license required. This truly is a unique opportunity for a well-qualified candidate to become part of this exceptional company, and only those candidates who satisfy the above referenced criteria should contact Greg Ryn at Greg.Ryn@roberthalflegal.com for immediate and confidential consideration. *SENIOR PATENT ATTORNEY
San Diego biopharma is seeking a Sr. Patent Attorney for an expansion position created due to the fast growth of the company! The company is expecting to add over 3,000 jobs over the next five years. Required: JD and membership to a state bar (California preferred), PhD in chemistry or biology, registration with the USPTO, 8+ yrs exp in prosecuting U.S. and foreign patents, supervisory exp., experience analyzing licensing agreements, opinion drafting, and extensive research exp. Please submit resume in confidence to Julie.Allison@roberthalflegal.com. *CORPORATE AND LICENSING ATTORNEY
This position is for a top international firm in San Diego. The successful candidate must possess an excellent educational background from a top 25 law school or large firm Corporate and Licensing experience (no exceptions!). JD from top tier ABA approved law school and California license required. Competitive salary and benefits package. For immediate consideration, please submit your resume in confidence to Pamela J. Höh at pamela.hoh@roberthalflegal.com. *ASSOCIATE BUSINESS COUNSEL
Duties & Responsibilities: Reporting to the Chief Business Counsel, but with input to decision making at the highest levels, the Associate Business Counsel will advise the Institute’s senior management on a wide array of legal areas including: intellectual property (including patent and trademark law), non-profit corporate governance, conflicts of interest, biotechnology licensing agreements, risk management, government regulations, and compliance. Requires: Juris Doctorate degree, membership in good standing in the California Bar, and a minimum of 5 years experience in general corporate and business matters with an emphasis on intellectual property issues. Previous in-house experience desired; background with a nonprofit, biomedical, academic or pharmaceutical organization is highly preferred. Must have strong legal skills and sound business judgment, and the ability to think independently. Requires excellent verbal/written communication skills, ability to be detail oriented, and capability to handle shifting priorities and multiple projects. To Apply: http://jobs.scripps.edu/jobs.cfm?szTemplate=3&szOrderID=7508&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=&sourceID=DEA *IN HOUSE TRANSACTIONAL COUNSEL
Provide transactional legal services in connection with the sale, securitization and financing of mortgage loan production, along with a wide range of general corporate contracts. Assist with the drafting, negotiation and management of legal documents in connection with warehouse financing facilities, and the sale and securitization of company mortgage loan production. Draft, negotiate and manage a wide variety of corporate contracts including software licenses, marketing and various service provider agreements. Interface with a large number of internal clients to ensure that the Company’s interests are being adequately protected. Must possess the ability to analyze a transaction from a business as well as legal perspective and work closely with the business people to make appropriate decisions. A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent and a license to practice law in the State of California. Three to eight years experience as a transactional attorney. Big firm or direct industry experience strongly preferred. Strong communication skills and ability to effectively interface with all levels of company employees, including senior management. The flexibility to welcome a variety of projects and the willingness to tackle whatever comes across the desk. While knowledge and experience in the mortgage industry and/or secondary markets is preferred, Accredited is willing to train the right “deal oriented” candidate. This position reports to the Associate General Counsel – Finance and Senior Counsel – Contracts and Securities. To Apply: http://www.cytiva.com/cejobs/applyAccred.asp?accred?accred3159?abryant *PATENT COUNSEL
Develop and maintain US and foreign patent applications, trademarks, and copyrights. Perform patent infringement and validity analyses. Provide legal advice regarding patent viability, filing patent applications, domestic and foreign patent strategies. Render trademark opinions and advise regarding trademark usage and branding strategies. Provide other general legal advice as necessary. Must have at least two years experience in patent preparation and prosecution. A strong software technical and patent prosecution background is preferred. Foreign prosecution experience is desirable but not essential. Trademark experience is desirable but not essential. This position involves client interaction so good communication skills are required. This position also requires the ability to work in a team environment. Technical degree (Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science preferred), JD, USPTO Registration, and at least one state Bar registration. To Apply: http://jobs.qualcomm.com/staffing/Staffing.asp?page=search_detail&reqid=1720668&sort=0&selDivision=0&selJobAreas=0&selUSLocations=-1&selNUSLocations=-1&txtFullTextSearch=&selDatePosted=all&txtReqID=&chkIntern=&chkNewGrad=&chkExpProf= *PATENT COUNSEL
Actively follow the television, mobile media, wireless data, and Internet industry patent landscapes and ensure that the appropriate MediaFLO USA teams are properly informed. Evaluate third party IP and provide advice on product and service design decisions while assessing scope, validity or potential infringement aspects. Provide legal advice concerning patent viability, the advisability of filing patent applications, patent strategies, and other general legal advice as necessary. Develop and maintain patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, licensing agreements, intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements, and review product and engineering documents for intellectual property issues. Must have at least seven years of experience in patent review, preparation and prosecution. Knowledge and prior technical experience in the fields of traditional media (including broadcasting over analog TV, cable, satellite and radio) and new media (including, but not limited to, digital media distribution, including digital TV and digital radio broadcasting, new business models/technology such as pay per view, video on demand and subscription video on demand over cable and satellite, internet streaming / file delivery, mobile television, etc) and wireless-related patents strongly preferred. A candidate's ability to contribute as an individual as well in a strong team environment is indispensable. Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering required. Juris Doctor, Law degree required. To Apply: http://jobs.qualcomm.com/staffing/Staffing.asp?page=search_detail&reqid=1731436&sort=0&selDivision=0&selJobAreas=0&selUSLocations=-1&selNUSLocations=- *PATENT COUNSEL – RESEARCH AND CEVELOPMENT
Develop and maintain US and foreign patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, licensing agreements, intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements, and review of engineering documents for intellectual property issues. Evaluate the scope, validity or potential infringement aspects of third party patents. Conduct due diligence of intellectual property assets of third parties. Provide legal advice concerning patent viability, the advisability of filing patent applications, domestic and foreign patent strategies, and other general legal advice as necessary. Must have at least five years experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Foreign prosecution experience is desirable but not essential. Knowledge and prior engineering experience in the fields of wireless digital communications or digital signal processing theory is desirable. A candidate's ability to contribute as an individual as well in a strong team environment is indispensable. A minimum of a J.D. and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required. Advanced degree individuals will be given a preference. Must be an active and registered member of the U.S.P.T.O. To Apply: http://jobs.qualcomm.com/staffing/Staffing.asp?page=search_detail&reqid=1712774&sort=0&selDivision=0&selJobAreas=0&selUSLocations=-1&selNUSLocations=-1&txtFullTextSearch=&selDatePosted=all&txtReqID=&chkIntern=&chkNewGrad=&chkExpProf= *PATENT ATTORNEY
Help to establish and protect a large patent portfolio based on our innovative technology. Work closely with all levels of our world-class technical team to gather, understand and document innovations across a variety of disciplines. Work directly with, and supervise, outside patent counsel for the drafting and prosecution of patent applications (domestic and foreign). Support transactional activity and provide input regarding IP issues. Develop and manage internal IP policies and controls. 2 to 3 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience in the telecommunications field. To Apply: http://sdut.careercast.com/texis/jobsearch/details.html?id=453714d26d6e40&q=JD%2C%20counsel%2C%20lawyer%2C%20attorney&qMiles=100&qField=All&qCity=San%20Diego&qState=CA&qSort=npnp&qMatch=any&pp=20&view=2&page=1 *ATTORNEY
Attorney needed for rapidly growing Debt Relief Agency. Exp in creditor negotiation preferred. Excl. Sal and Bens. Fax Resume to: 858-484-5709. *CORPORATE COUNSEL
The Corporate Counsel will work closely with Chief Legal Officer and exectutive team in matters regarding drafting and negotiations of commercial contacts, acquisitions, and general corporate governance. 3-5 years corporate transactional experience. Juris Doctorate. The Active Network, Inc., an Inc. 500 company, is a leading provider of application and marketing services for the participatory activities and non-profit sectors. Send resume with cover letter and salary history at http://active.precisionhire.com/cndjobs_list.asp?idx=476. *STAFF ATTORNEY
Protection & Advocacy, Inc. has a vacancy for an energetic and dedicated attorney to join the legal staff in the San Diego Regional Office located downtown. The following qualifications must be met: 1. J.D. Degree 2. California State Bar membership or admitted to practice in another state and eligible to practice in California for 3 years under the California State Bar rules for the Registered Legal Services Attorney Program and admittance to the California Bar within 3 years. 3. 1 year paid or voluntary legal experience in a social service, human service, community-based, public interest, civil rights or health care environment working with persons with disabilities; 1 year as an attorney in the practice of public interest law; 1 year as an attorney directly representing clients in administrative hearings and/or litigation; or 1 year of judicial clerking experience. 4. Demonstrated ability to conduct research and analyses of pertinent legal authority. 5. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and develop creative solutions. 6. Effective communication skills sufficient to represent clients in legal hearings, meetings, negotiations or administrative proceedings, to actively promote legal, policy and legislative developments at state and local government levels, and to develop and conduct trainings. 7. Cultural competence to provide outreach and services to multi-ethnic and other under-served communities. 8. Demonstrated experience working with or sensitivity to persons with disabilities. 9. Demonstrated experience working with or sensitivity to persons from ethnic and language distinct communities. 10. The ability to work independently with appropriate supervision. If you are interested in applying for this position, it is extremely important you complete the required application packet and submit to the Human Resources Department by November 6, 2006. To obtain the detailed job description and required application packet you may visit www.pai-ca.org or call 916-658-2659 to have one mailed to you. *IN HOUSE COUNSEL
Assist in negotiating and drafting a variety of agreements, including construction contracts, real property development agreements, joint venture arrangements, limited partnership agreements and leasing contracts. Participation with the business team in structuring, negotiating and closing a broad variety of commercial transactions and overseeing the company's US legal matters. Assist in resolution of construction disputes (through mediation, arbitration and/or litigation). Must have strong legal skills and sound business judgment, and the ability to think independently. Ability to work autonomously yet liaise effectively with the business teams and shared services functions (regulatory, finance, etc.). Strong organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously; willingness to assume heavy workload to meet timing and project needs. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with ability to synthesize complex legal issues to essential elements for the business team. Ability to assume complex projects, create and present a plan of action, and independently manage projects to favorable resolution or conclusion. Maintain a high level of integrity of confidential and sensitive information and credibility within the organization.The successful candidate will have a minimum of 4 years as a practicing attorney with experience in commercial transactions and ideally some litigation experience. We require a self starter that is energetic and able to work well in a team environment and with all levels of management. You must be a member, in good standing, with the State Bar of California. To Apply: http://www.gojobs.com/seeker/jobdetail.asp?jobnum=930739&jbid=1318 *MANAGING ATTORNEY
Infinity Insurance is growing and we are looking to add a Managing Attorney to our San Diego Legal Office. The position will be accountable for managing all aspects of the staff counsel office, including expense control. In addition, this person may personally handle a volume of pending lawsuits. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years experience as a trial attorney. The handling of insurance defense work is preferred. Previous management experience strongly recommended. Candidates should be a member of the State Bar, while maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing education requirements. Some travel as required. In order to be considered for this opportunity, please apply online. Please include your salary requirements on your application. To Apply: http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/ApplyOnline/ExternalApplyGetApplicantInfo.aspx?ReturnURL=%2fjobseeker%2fApplyOnline%2fExternalApply.aspx%3fsc_cmp1%3dJS_JobDetails_ExtApply%26strCrit%3d%26aourl%3dhttps%253a%252f%252fwww.cytiva.com%252fcejobs%252fapply_infins.asp%253finfins%253finfins06-587%253fsconn%253f17%26useframes%3dTrue%26Job_DID%3dJ8H6M36KN9WY1KL4KW2%26cbRecursionCnt%3d1%26cbsid%3dea3165973e42460890f8a4957e5d4168-215531943-TB-4&Job_DID=J8H6M36KN9WY1KL4KW2 *CORPORATE COUNSEL - LITIGATION
This position, reporting to our Assistant General Counsel, will be responsible for developing and implementing cost-effective litigation strategies and budgets and managing and supervising outside defense counsel, and requires that the successful candidate manage, direct and resolve pending litigation matters cost-effectively. Working individually and with business clients and support staff, the successful candidate also will gather and analyze information relevant to lawsuits, coordinate responses to discovery requests, assist in preparing witnesses, and otherwise assist outside counsel.Key competencies for the position include: Action/results orientated driving toward the company's business priorities. Exceptional organization skills such as managing priorities/urgencies/deadlines. Critical thinking skills including a strong analytic aptitude, creative problem solving, excellent judgment and superior negotiation skills. Process orientated and initiative. Excellent oral and written communication skills Preferred candidates possess the following: Minimum 7 years experience, preferably in both law firms and corporate settings, required. Prior experience in managing litigation defense required. Prior experience in the collections/financial industry helpful. JD from an accredited law school with proven record of academic excellence. To Apply: http://www.gojobs.com/seeker/jobdetail.asp?jobnum=864562&jbid=1318 *SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL – LICENSING ATTORNEY WITH IP EXPERIENCE
A major corporation seeks an in house sr. legal counsel to work with the Corporate Legal group in a licensing capacity. Focus on licensing intellectual property to domestic and international companies in conjunction with the introduction of new products and services into the successful wireless family of products. Includes drafting, reviewing & negotiating agreements, amendments and other legal documentation for Developers, Operators, OEMs, and other parties .Requires eight+ years experience overall including at least three to five years law firm experience and inside counsel experience in relevant areas. Must be a graduate from an ABA recognized law school and a member of the CA Bar preferred. craig@elite-searches.com *IN HOUSE ATTORNEY – IP ATTORNEY – ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
This position is for a midlevel in-house, legal counsel in an independent corporation. This position involves pharmaceutical and biotechnology patent prosecution (U.S. and International) and counseling on a variety of intellectual property issues. In addition, the position involves performing and overseeing a range of the other legal matters pertaining to the organization, including legal policies, agreements, intellectual property matters (patents, trademarks and copyrights) and coordinating all legal matters handled by outside counsel. Responsible for analyzing, defining, and elaborating the Company's Intellectual property (IP) estate. Responsible for writing, filing, and prosecuting the Company's patents. Responsible for working with Research and Development team to innovate and protect Company's inventions. Participating in negotiations with other parties (Corporations, Academia, Research Institutes, etc.) to secure licenses to novel IP needed by Company to extend its patent portfolio and facilitate its business plans. Managing agreement and IP issues for Company partnered programs. Providing legal review, contract drafting and support for business development activities. Providing support for corporate agreement drafting and review (CDAs, MTAs, etc.) Providing legal support for SEC-related activities. Performing other general counsel activities related to Human Resources such as employee/labor relations, contracts and the like. A minimum requirement of four to seven year’s experience in intellectual property/legal in the pharmaceutical industry. Requires registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). A background in organic chemistry is required (advanced degree preferred) as well as experience drafting and prosecuting small molecule inhibitor patent applications. Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may supervise the activities of other lower level personnel. Ability to be a strategic/analytical thinker with the ability to plan, direct and build. Strong communications and presentation skills and the ability to influence and work successfully with varied audiences. Energetic self-starter with strong executive presence, and the ability to work effectively in an entrepreneurial environment. Strong leadership and team building skills. Ability to direct and control the activities of one or more functional areas/divisions through managers with overall responsibility for the direction of those assigned. craig@elite-searches.com REAL ESTATE COUNSEL
A real estate investment trust in located San Diego has a direct hire opening for a seasoned Real Estate Counsel. The position requires 3+ years' real estate counsel experience with comparable business experience, 3+ years’ real estate acquisitions experience, a JD and a license to practice in California (CA Bar). The successful candidate is a detail-oriented, self motivated and hard working professional, is flexible with the ability to handle diverse tasks with short deadlines, has strong leadership, management and organizational skills and is very organized with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Responsibilities will include managing and influencing decisions in a variety of functional areas, such as business transactions, real estate, corporate governance and compliance, government relations and regulations, reviewing and drafting documents and overseeing closings of property acquisitions and any dispositions. Drafting and reviewing service agreements and construction contracts, including coordination and oversight of property managers and construction consultants, drafting, reviewing and negotiating leases, lease amendments subleases and consents to subleases and monitoring compliance with REIT tax requirements. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits. If this sounds like the job you’ve been looking for, don’t delay! Apply today! Send your resume to projects@dpijobs.com *SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The Sr. Staff Attorney, Intellectual Property will support the General Counsel with patents, trademarks and other intellectual property (IP) rights, including identification, evaluation, protection, utilization, and commercialization of patentable and copyrightable materials. Job Description and Responsibilities: Assists in developing policies and procedures for the treatment of ideas, inventions, copyrightable materials, trademarks, and technology transfer. Reviews invention disclosure materials, coordinates patent and licensing procedures, and drafts selected patent documents. Advise management on the estimated chances of success and likely costs. Write detailed descriptions of inventions (patent drafts), which will form the basis for patents to be granted by patent offices in different parts of the world. Ensure application and renewal deadlines are met. Work with outside counsel to obtain, defend and enforce trademarks and patents. Keep all parties apprised of the status of the various trademarks and patents. Drafts and negotiates nondisclosure agreements, license agreements, and other agreements involving the use, transfer, or ownership of intellectual property. Meet with employees to discuss their inventions and ascertain whether these are likely to succeed in being granted patents. Advise management regarding enforcement of intellectual property rights. Providing advice to senior management on the company's intellectual property position. Keep up to date with legal developments in the intellectual property field. JD degree from major law school. Undergraduate degree with technical emphasis. California Bar admission. Minimum of 3 years at major law firm required, additional 3+ years with technology firm desired. Experience in patents, trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property. Excellent analytical, writing and problem solving skills. Excellent business judgment, strategic thinker, well organized and able to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure. Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters. Must be resourceful and self-motivated, have ability to work effectively with senior management. To Apply: www.websense.com/careers IN HOUSE COUNSEL – REAL ESTATE AND COMMERCIAL
A well respected international company seeks a Corporate transactions counsel with 5+ years of experience, with a minimum of 2 years experience in-house and significant experience drafting and negotiating contracts. Candidate will be responsible for negotiating and drafting contracts relating to the Company's businesses and working with commercial personnel in the structuring of commercial and real estate transactions. Agreements will include, but not be limited to, commercial and real estate agreements, compliance matters, financial transactions, and corporate governance. In addition, Candidate will work with the General Counsel on designing and implementing appropriate contract review processes, and preparing and updating form agreements used in connection with the Company's businesses. Ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of real estate law, specifically zoning, variance, and entitlement. Experience with M&As, secured transactions, and stock options desirable but not required. Candidates must have stable work history, excellent law school academics and must present well. All inquiries are strictly confidential. If interested, please submit your resume to Greg Ryn at Greg.Ryn@roberthalflegal.com for immediate consideration. LITIGATION ATTORNEY – WORKERS COMPENSATION
This position provides full or specialized legal services to one or more departments or specialty. Has ongoing relationship and accountability for the department being served. Is an operational specialist and legal expert in the organization. Work assignments consist of major legal tasks involving problems of recognized complexity and facts that are occasionally in question for which considerable legal judgement, experience and independent reasoning are required. Handles cases with extra contractual damages. This includes trying cases. Performs a combination of the following duties according to departmental guidelines:1. Counsels management to avoid legally unsound decisions or plans and when changes in the law occur. 2. Supervises preparation of the defense in litigation. Works with outside counsel to develop the defense; briefs and guides them and supervises their work. Directs outside counsel on whether a case should be tried or settled. 3. Tries cases including court appearances, prila preparation, motions, discovery and negotiations. 4. Provides research, legal analysis, factual information, counsel and guidance on legal questions or issues. 5. Prepares position papers on various legal issues and interpretation of contractual provisions. 6. Trains department staff on appropriate procedures (e.g., claims, etc). 7. Periodically works with external clients while resolving legal issues. Responds to government regulatory agencies. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 1. Advanced knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and procedures of litigation management within an insurance organization. 2. Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills. 3. Strong negotiation, consultative and facilitation skills with the ability to effectively interact with all internal and external business partners, 4. Ability to exercise independent judgement, and to work with and maintain confidential and sensitive information. 5. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and senior level skill in managing ambiguous situations and issues. 6. Proven ability to take a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives in order to achieve strategic business results. 7. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software. Education and Experience: 1. Bachelor's degree with JD, and admission to the bar of at least one state. 2. Minimum seven years of claims and/or law firm experience with a proven track record of results. To Apply: http://careers.cna.com/framesets/index.htm ASSOCIATE BUSINESS COUNSEL
Duties & Responsibilities: Reporting to the Chief Business Counsel, but with input to decision making at the highest levels, the Associate Business Counsel will advise the Institute’s senior management on a wide array of legal areas including: intellectual property (including patent and trademark law), non-profit corporate governance, conflicts of interest, biotechnology licensing agreements, risk management, government regulations, and compliance. Requires: Juris Doctorate degree, membership in good standing in the California Bar, and a minimum of five years experience in general corporate and business matters with an emphasis on intellectual property issues. Previous in-house experience desired; background with a nonprofit, biomedical, academic or pharmaceutical organization is highly preferred. Must have strong legal skills and sound business judgment, and the ability to think independently. Requires excellent verbal/written communication skills, ability to be detail oriented, and capability to handle shifting priorities and multiple projects. To Apply: http://sdut.careercast.com/texis/jobsearch/details.html?id=4518cad46d6190&q=JD%2C%20counsel%2C%20lawyer%2C%20attorney&qMiles=100&qField=All&qCity=San%20Diego&qState=CA&qSort=npnp&qMatch=any&pp=20&view=2&page=1 REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY
Ideal candidate will have Vertical Real Estate background and experience in providing legal support and advice to wireless network deployment operations. Specifically, must have extensive experience in negotiating tower/roof top agreements, preparing and reviewing zoning and permitting applications and submittals, reviewing title reports, preparing and recording memoranda of lease. Top 20% at Top 20 law school. Commercial Real Estate Experience -- 5+ years. Flexibility and willingness to work on all types of matters, large and small, is essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and excellent drafting skills are also required. Must be a team player. Some travel may be required. JD from accredited law school, California bar member. To Apply: http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/jobseeker/jobsearch/linkoff_basic.html;_ylt=AmvwUpK_IsubLX5YMtq17kj6Q6IX?lo=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.qualcomm.com%2Fstaffing%2FStaffing.asp%3Fpage%3Dsearch_detail%26reqid%3D1716448%26sort%3D3%26selDivision%3D0%26selJobAreas%3D0%26selUSLocations%3D49%26selNUSLocations%3D-1%26txtFullTextSearch%3D%26selDatePosted%3Dall%26txtReqID%3D LEGAL COUNSEL
Assist in documenting and negotiating wide range of transactional arrangements, including commercial agreements with customers and technology and media vendors, and agreements with television stations involving some technical and regulatory issues. Assist in formulating end user license agreements, privacy policies and the like. Assist in documenting corporate governance. Some possible involvement in commercial leasing. Providing legal advice to various business units of company, which requires close interaction with nonlawyers such as business development, engineering, finance, marketing, product development, media acquisition and human resources personnel. Great opportunity for career growth. Top 20% at Top 20 law school. Transactional experience and demonstrated success at top-tier law firm, preferably 3-5 years. In-house experience (at least 2 years) and demonstrated success at technology (software, new media, telecommunications, ASP, etc.) company, private or public, with wide range of responsibilities, with particular emphasis on customer agreements, technology development and licensing, procurement, commercial real estate and corporate.
PATENT COUNSEL
Develop and maintain US and foreign patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, licensing agreements, intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements, and review of engineering documents for intellectual property issues. Evaluate the scope, validity or potential infringement aspects of third party patents. Conduct due diligence of intellectual property assets of third parties. Provide legal advice concerning patent viability, the advisability of filing patent applications, domestic and foreign patent strategies, and other general legal advice as necessary. Must have at least five years experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Foreign prosecution experience is desirable but not essential. Knowledge and prior engineering experience in the fields of wireless digital communications or digital signal processing theory is desirable. A candidate's ability to contribute as an individual as well in a strong team environment is indispensable. Required: Bachelor's, Electrical Engineering. Required: Juris Doctor, Law Degree. To Apply: http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/jobseeker/jobsearch/linkoff_basic.html;_ylt=ArPPMtS3LHqjc5sKzHCZ1TD6Q6IX?lo=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.qualcomm.com%2Fstaffing%2FStaffing.asp%3Fpage%3Dsearch_detail%26reqid%3D1728731%26sort%3D1%26selDivision%3D0%26selJobAreas%3D0%26selUSLocations%3D49%26selNUSLocations%3D-1%26txtFullTextSearch%3D%26selDatePosted%3Dall%26txtReqID%3D%26chkIntern%3D%26chkNewGrad%3D%26chkExpProf%3D TAX MANAGER – ATTORNEY
Privately held company. Experienced in tax planning and compliance. Corporate background. JD plus LLM or CPA required. Fax resume to (858)509-2944. CONTRACTS ATTORNEY
Expanding North County company is seeking a Contracts Attorney for a newly created position. Ideal candidate will be a California licensed attorney with wireless technology experience, and a minimum of 8 years of both in house and law firm contracts drafting, review and negotiation experience. Responsibilities will include drafting a wide range of commercial contracts -- licensing agreements, service agreements, development agreements, non-disclosure agreements, packaging agreements, etc. Software and are high tech experience is a must. Salary $150k++, bonus, stock options, medical fully paid for individual and immediate family, and a positive work environment with new offices. For immediate consideration, please submit resume in confidence to Julie.Allison@roberthalflegal.com. SENIOR PATENT ATTORNEY
San Diego biopharma is seeking a Sr. Patent Attorney for an expansion position created due to the fast growth of the company! The company is expecting to add over 3,000 jobs over the next five years. Required: JD and membership to a state bar (California preferred), PhD in chemistry or biology, registration with the USPTO, 8+ yrs exp in prosecuting U.S. and foreign patents, supervisory exp., experience analyzing licensing agreements, opinion drafting, and extensive research exp. Please submit resume in confidence to Julie.Allison@roberthalflegal.com. SENIOR COUNSEL – LITIGATION
The Senior Counsel - Litigation will provide litigation management and dispute resolution services to the Accredited family of companies, working closely with business clients, other in-house counsel and outside law firms to effectively deliver superior litigation results through the use of early case analysis, setting litigation objectives, aggressive strategic planning, and intelligent cost control and budgeting. Essential Job Functions: Analyze threatened and pending litigation to determine potential exposure and liability, and implement litigation management plans to limit costs and resolve as appropriate; Ability to manage an active and diverse docket of cases, including identification, retention, and management of counsel appropriate for the issues and potential exposure; Review subpoenas and foreclosure litigation matters and respond as appropriate; Provide regular reports on pending and resolved litigation for use by management in identifying and managing trends believed to lead to litigation; Manage one or more support staff, including providing appropriate training. Qualifications (Education and Experience): Jurist Doctor (JD) with a minimum of seven years of relevant legal experience. Must be a California Bar licensed or comply with the California Bar requirements for in-house counsel. Knowledge of mortgage lending and applicable federal and state regulations (including TILA, RESPA, FCRA, HOEPA, etc) preferred. To Apply: http://www.cytiva.com/cejobs/applyAccred.asp?accred?accred3122?abryant CONTRACTS ATTORNEY
Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts including technology development agreements, engineering software tool agreements, software license agreements, foundry agreements, packaging agreements, supply agreements, and service agreements. Supervise paralegal in reviewing and negotiating non-disclosure agreements and managing portfolio of non-disclosure agreements. 7-10 years combined in house/law firm. Drafting and negotiation of technology development, software and related contracts. Ability to supervise NDA negotiations and portfolio. To Apply: http://www.nextwavetel.com/page.asp?prmID=393 MANAGING ATTORNEY
Infinity Insurance is growing and we are looking to add a Managing Attorney to our San Diego Legal Office. The position will be accountable for managing all aspects of the staff counsel office, including expense control. In addition, this person may personally handle a volume of pending lawsuits. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years experience as a trial attorney. The handling of insurance defense work is preferred. Previous management experience strongly recommended. Candidates should be a member of the State Bar, while maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing education requirements. Some travel as required.
SENIOR COUNSEL – CTS
This mission of the Legal function is to provide the Company with world-class legal services that help the Company grow and achieve its business goals. It does so by ensuring that the advice given and services provided are strategic, timely, proactive, practical, cost-effective, and meet the highest legal, ethical, and professional standards. The Legal function’s 50+ lawyers and 20 paralegals are located in business unit offices throughout the United States (including Dublin, the Chicago area, St. Louis, San Diego, New Jersey, and Houston), England and in Singapore. Areas of expertise within the Legal function include general commercial law (including customer and vendor contracting), corporate and securities, franchising, intellectual property, international, labor and employment, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory. Essential Function: Under the supervision of the VP & General Counsel Clinical Technologies and Services based in San Diego: Handle a variety of the legal work related to Cardinal Health’s Clinical Technologies and Services segment. Liaise as appropriate with key internal and external legal, regulatory, finance, tax, treasury, and business resources. In coordination with law department directives, assist with corporate governance matters, including training and model forms and procedures as appropriate. Assist in negotiating agreements and in structuring key business initiatives in a manner that helps the business achieve their objectives while at the same time protecting legal, regulatory and tax directives and considerations. Specific Duties, Activities, and Responsibilities: Draft a variety of agreements, including sales and services agreements, sourcing/OEM contracts, distribution agreements, software licenses and a variety of supplier and customer-related contracts. Oversee/track agreement process. Co-ordinate and follow up with internal & external parties as necessary to oversee and drive agreement process. Co-ordinate with local and regional business managers to ensure projects with highest priority/best return for Cardinal Health as a whole are addressed. Assist with implementing corporate policies; conduct training as appropriate. Liaise with other Law Department resources to ensure that effective, efficient advice is given and is consistent with corporate objectives. Assist with management of outside counsel relationships, including obtaining fee estimates for projects and ensuring billing is in compliance with Cardinal Health’s Outside Counsel Policy. Assist with due diligence and integration for mergers and acquisitions; Develop a thorough understanding of and familiarity with the Company’s business, its people, products, markets, facilities, customers and competitors in order to identify trends and formulate structures and strategies accordingly. Establish rapport and a working relationship with management at all levels to encourage and continue the proactive use of in-house legal counsel. Perform special assignments or projects, without significant supervision, as assigned by the VP & General Counsel – CT&S. Position Requirements: A business partner (a business persons lawyer) with excellent judgment, particularly in determining the significance of legal matters and effectively measuring risks. Good knowledge and understanding of the legal systems in the UK and other European countries and the ability to work in an international environment is essential. Willingness to be trained on Cardinal Health ethics policies; international entity structures; and corporate directives. Ability to work autonomously yet liaise effectively with the business teams and shared services functions (regulatory, finance, etc.). Strong organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously; willingness to assume heavy workload to meet timing and project needs. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with ability to synthesize complex legal issues to essential elements for clients throughout the organization with different abilities and responsibilities. Ability to assume complex projects, create and present a plan of action, and independently manage projects to favorable resolution or conclusion. Maintain a high level of integrity of confidential and sensitive information and credibility within the organization. Law degree from an accredited law school with a strong academic record. Licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction in the United States. Minimum of 5-7 years of broad business legal experience, either with a law firm as in-house counsel. Physical/Mental Requirements: Maturity. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. To Apply: https://cahetn04.peoplesoftecenter.com/servlets/iclientservlet/peoplesoft8/?cmd=start&JobReq=N& SENIOR COUNSEL – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
This mission of the Legal function is to provide the Company with world-class legal services that help the Company grow and achieve its business goals. It does so by ensuring that the advice given and services provided are strategic, timely, proactive, practical, cost-effective, and meet the highest legal, ethical, and professional standards. The Legal function’s 50+ lawyers and 20 paralegals are located in business unit offices around the country, including Dublin, the Chicago area, St. Louis, San Diego, New Jersey, and Houston. Areas of expertise within the Legal function include general commercial law (including customer and vendor contracting), corporate and securities, franchising, intellectual property, international, labor and employment, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory. II. Specific Duties, Activities, and Responsibilities: Providing counsel on a wide variety of intellectual property matters, including: Providing strategic counseling on intellectual property matters for Clinical Technologies and Services (“CTS”) and other Cardinal Health business entities related to software and medical devices, including developing and managing the patent portfolio; Providing leadership to set IP strategy for CTS. Preparing patent opinions (including freedom to operate, invalidity, and patentability opinions); Working with other attorneys with respect to intellectual property issues arising in connection with the Company’s day-to-day business, including licensing arrangements and miscellaneous contracts; Increasing the awareness among Companys personnel of the need for and the methods of protecting the intellectual property rights of the Company and respecting the IP rights of others; Patent preparation and prosecution (domestic and foreign). Engage in intellectual property due diligence efforts in connection with the Company’s acquisitions and other business transactions; Miscellaneous IP matters arising on a day-to-day basis. Assisting with the coordination and direction of outside counsel. Providing counsel and guidance for the accomplishment of overall business objectives of the Company, while fully complying with applicable laws and regulations and avoiding unacceptable risks; and providing informed cost benefit analysis when identifying risks. Developing a thorough understanding of and familiarity with the Company’s business, its people, products, technology, markets, facilities, customers and competitors in order to identify trends and formulate structures and strategies accordingly. Establishing rapport and a working relationship with management at all levels. Performing special assignments or projects, without significant supervision. Position Requirements: Education or Equivalent: (Minimum required to perform job): A record of outstanding academic achievement at the undergraduate level and in law school. A registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. A license to practice before at least one State Supreme Court. Knowledge/Skills Requirements: Legal experience in patent matters preferably regarding software and medical devices, and with a minimum of five years experience. The individual should have experience with a well-established law firm and/or corporate legal department. Take a leadership role in setting IP strategy. Able to take direction and act accordingly with conviction and in a timely and high quality manner. Willingness to spend time “on site” at various Company locations to understand potential opportunities and provide guidance concerning intellectual property matters. Excellent oral and written communication skills; acute attention to detail. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including diplomacy and flexibility, and the ability to interface effectively with personnel at many different levels throughout the company. Enthusiasm and “self-starter” qualities enabling him or her to manage responsibilities with an appropriate sense of urgency; the ability to function effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Proficiency with computers, including strong word processing skills. Business Environment: Fast-paced, Performance driven, Customer focused, Collaborative environment which engenders leadership. Scope of Responsibility: Providing strategic counseling on IP matters, including developing and managing the patent portfolio. Preparation of applications and opinions. Manage use and cost of outside counsel in the IP area. Report to AGC – I.P. on the foregoing. To Apply: https://cahetn04.peoplesoftecenter.com/servlets/iclientservlet/peoplesoft8/?cmd=start&JobReq=N STAFF ATTORNEY
This company seek an experienced (3-5 years) real estate attorney to draft purchase agreements and negotiate and draft financing documents Reports to General Counsel. Salary $100 to $150K. For complete details, see:
*SENIOR ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL
LendingTree is looking for a motivated and experienced Sr. Assoc Counsel to help us expand our existing team. This is a senior level position designed to handle high level operational and legal issues. This position will be the number two legal officer at HLC / LTL and will be able to address escalated legal concerns from all areas in cooperation with the General Counsel. This position will be responsible for escalated issues in mortgage operations and for all Litigation inspired by mortgage operations. This position will be responsible to ensure that HLC/LTL is cognizant of and in compliance with federally mandated regulations that impact the mortgage industry as well as be the designated state and federally required Privacy Officer and implement ongoing policy and tests to ensure compliance. Initially, only the Disclosure Department will report to this attorney due to heightened concerns with COA compliance and privacy issues. However this attorney will also participate in litigation tracking and Investor contract review. Summary of Areas of Responsibility: This position will require familiarity of state-by-state compliance but no specific oversight of the Compliance Department. Further, this position will be responsible for all Federally mandated compliance regulations Including the following: RESPA issues. NMDA Reporting. OFAC. Fair Lending Initiatives. Privacy Initiatives. ECQA confirmation and controls. UDAP analysis. Liaison with Secondary regarding Investor Contracts, Investor re-purchase requests and Investor Premium recapture. Liaison with Marketing regarding all marketing efforts including Implementing comprehensive approval process for form and function of all marketing Initiatives including: Direct Mail (ITA and Pre-screen Initiatives), Telephony initiatives, On-line advertising and E-mail initiatives. Legislation tracking for Mortgage Industry initiatives and Federal Regulations Amendments. Legal Coordination and Cataloguing of Investor Contracts. Qualified Candidates must have the following skills: 7 + years Mortgage AND Legal experience, Posses a BA and JD , In-depth mortgage operations experience, Exceptional legal understanding of complex mortgage industry issues with some litigation and compliance experience, Ability to prepare risk analysis from a legal and business perspective, Ability to communicate on a high level with both business and legal executives. To apply via email, please send your resume to jobs@lendingtree.com .To apply via fax, please send your resume to 949-788-4819. *SENIOR COUNSEL
This extremely responsible position reports to the General Counsel - West Area in Irvine, California. The occupant of this position will be responsible for handling a substantial legal workload, including the following: Assist in providing legal support to the Company's West Area, which is comprised of almost 10,000 employees and generates over $5 Billion in annual service revenue. Provide legal support in the West Area for Headquarters' driven initiatives and programs. Act as leader in the business, with a strong responsibility for ensuring that business is conducted with integrity and in compliance with our Code of Conduct, and that the business makes the best decision, both for the shareholder and for the customer. Serve as the primary back-up for the West Area General Counsel on all matters. Provide legal advice and assistance to all West Area sales and customer support organizations, including Marketing and Sales Operations, Customer Care, and the Retails Sales, Indirect, Telesales, B2B and Internet Distribution Channels. Provide legal advice and assistance in connection with West Area procurement, sponsorship and general business agreements. Adapt legal advice and support as the West Area operations continue to grow in business complexity, including more focus on new data products and services, network build-outs and change-outs, and the impact that efforts to regulate wireless service have on the business. For West Area partnership markets, provide legal advice and assistance on partnerships matters to ensure continuity and focus on partnership issues. Provide ongoing legal oversight to ensure that we continue to meet our partnership agreement obligations, as well as our fiduciary obligations. Identify and advise on potential conflict of interest issues, and otherwise spot issues that may have partnership implications in West Area and HQ contracts and business activities. Manage partnership litigation. Provide supervisory and managerial support for West Area real estate matters, including cell sites, retail stores and facilities. This will involve contracting oversight and risk assessment and management. Manage all West Area land use issues to make sure the Company takes all necessary actions and obtains all necessary approvals, and develops the best possible record to challenge adverse zoning and other regulatory decisions. This may involve attending and participating in cell site hearings; training and preparing VZW witnesses; strategic planning; and evaluating cases that may be good candidates for litigation. For the Agent Channel, provide overall support in connection with consumer clear disclosure and customer contracting issues, and assist in agent arbitration and dispute resolution issues, as necessary. Work with all channels to prevent consumer litigation and regulatory oversight; monitor consumer and business channels for compliance with customer clear disclosure requirements, contracting practices and fraud prevention. Take a leadership role in, and be a driving force behind, process improvements in connection with consumer clear disclosure, compliance, customer experience, and contracting processes in both the business and consumer channels. Qualifications: Education: BA/BS Degree and JD/LLD Degree with strong academic performance required. Licenses, Certifications: Bar admission in at least one state. [Degree of preference for local state bar may vary.] Work Experience: Minimum of 15 years of relevant legal experience in a wide range of commercial matters. Private law firm commercial litigation and corporate law department experience preferred. Relevant Experience: Knowledge of telecommunications / wireless industry; in-depth knowledge of high tech contracting, commercial transactions and dispute resolution. Particular areas of expertise required: real estate, contracting (including government contracting), commercial (UCC), computer, licensing, advertising, emerging internet law, agency and franchise, intellectual property, antitrust and trade regulation, communications, privacy, consumer, regulatory, employment, distribution, bankruptcy and commercial litigation. Litigation/arbitration experience. Demonstrated excellent advocacy skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Highly adaptable. Extremely energetic and committed. Sound judgment. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent training skills are required in order to develop and provide internal training and external training. Strong negotiation, counseling, and drafting skills. Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and process high volumes of work in a timely and accurate manner. Leadership Abilities: Requires strong interpersonal, management and organization skills at all levels; requires ability to develop results-oriented team building with client groups in both the Area and Corporate Headquarters. To Apply: https://careers.verizonwireless.com/erphrprd/home/careerhome1.html *CORPORATE COUNSEL
We have an exciting Corporate Counsel opportunity for an energetic, business minded individual that wants to be part of a dynamic management team for a leader in its marketplace. The Corporate Counsel will be responsible for managing all of the Company’s legal affairs. The Corporate Counsel will lead, review, negotiate and draft a wide variety of effective business contracts with third parties, manage the Company’s corporate governance function, provide counsel to executive management and the Company’s Board of Directors, assist in employment matters of the Company, and manage the Company’s litigation matters. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee four other departmental staff members. Lead, review, negotiate and draft a wide variety of business contracts with third parties, including clients, strategic partners, and vendors. Manage the Company’s client contract administration function. Provide counsel to executive management on dispute avoidance, resolution and general legal matters. Manage litigation and other disputes. Serve as the liaison to the Company’s Board of Directors. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The legal department currently has one regulatory counsel, two paralegals, and a contract administrator. EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: College Degree, preferably with a background in finance or accounting. J.D. from an accredited school of law. Member of the California Bar Association required. 3-5 years of increasingly responsible experience in the field of corporate law; both law firm and in-house experience preferred. Litigation, business development transactional, general corporate transactional, and regulatory experience is preferred. Strong background in the management of direct and departmental reports and internal/external teams. Proven ability to deliver objectives within budgetary boundaries. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with a keen attention to detail. Superior interpersonal, leadership, negotiating, consulting, analytical and problem solving abilities. Professional demeanor; team player orientation. Ability to interface with internal and external parties at all levels. Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising discretion and independent judgment.. A high degree of confidentiality is required. Hands on, energetic and motivated self-starter. Ability to travel on behalf of the Company. To Apply: http://my.monster.com/login.aspx?redirect=http%3a%2f%2fmy.monster.com%2fapply%2fapplystart.aspx%3fjobid%3d47221421%26redirect%3dhttp%253A%252F%252Fjobsearch%252Emonster%252Ecom%252Fjobsearch%252Easp%253Fre%253D4%2526pg%253D4%2526sort%253Drv%2526tm%253D30d%2526brd%253D1%25252C1863%25252C1862%2526fn%253D7%2526lid%253D351%25252C354%25252C882%25252C350%25252C20587%2526jt%253D2 * MORTGAGE BANKING COUNSEL, VICE PRESIENCT
Seeking 15 years experience providing legal services to a residential real estate lender/servicer. This position will report to the Sr. VP & GC. For complete details, go to: http://jobs.acca.com/jobdetail.cfm?job=2428778&keywords=&ref=1 WORKERS COMPENSATION ATTORNEY
The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in the Worker’s Compensation arena. 65% to 75% of the work is handling worker compensation claims on behalf of the company. The successful candidate will be responding to applicant claims, handling depositions on behalf of the company and making a limited amount of court appearances as they relate to worker compensation matters. Additional responsibilities include settling small cases with insurance carriers and cross-claiming against other plaintiffs and litigants. Other matters unrelated to worker’s compensation will be delegated from the GC such as contractual matters affecting the company as they relate to employment, real estate, breach of contract and foreclosing on mechanic liens. Interested candidates, please respond by submitting your resume (in Microsoft Word format) to workcompLA@mlaglobal.com. (Major Lindsey Africa) EXECUTIVE VP, GENERAL COUNSEL AND CORPORATE SECRETARY
Candidate will have a minimum of 10-15+ years of general corporate experience with a focus on commercial contracts and joint ventures, corporate securities and governance, mergers & acquisitions, and general legal issues associated with a health care services company. The primary focus will be supporting the nationwide business development and sales function, which involves drafting and negotiating numerous contracts, including a large number of renewals. Duties will include managing the legal team, overseeing the management of outside counsel, and setting and managing to an annual budget. As such, some prior management experience is preferred. It is estimated that the GC’s time will be spent as follows: 65% supporting the regional executive teams for business development and sales, 10% working with the CFO and Controller, 10% assisting the VP of HR, 10% supporting the CEO/COO and in strategic meetings, and 5% on other legal issues. A minimum of five years of top tier law firm training, preferably working in a public company corporate or transactional health care practice, followed by at least three to five years in-house is a pre-requisite for this position. The General Counsel reports to the CEO. Interested candidates, please respond by submitting your resume (in Microsoft Word format) to AllianceGC@mlaglobal.com. (Major Lindsey Africa) DEPUTY REGIONAL GENERAL COUNSEL – AMERICAS
This is a newly-created position reporting to the Deputy General Counsel located in Denver, with a dotted line reporting relationship to the Americas Regional Chief Executive Officer. The company is extremely active on the M&A front. While the Deputy Regional GC - Americas will, in conjunction with the DGC, be responsible for all legal affairs in the region – M&A, joint ventures, litigation, customer contracts, labor and employment, etc. – the most significant responsibility will be overseeing M&A and working hand-in-hand with the company’s regional business development team, which is in the process of relocating from Kuwait to Santa Ana. Candidate should have 4 - 7 years experience at a top tier law firm; significant M&A experience, with demonstrated ability to interact effectively with business people and independently run the legal end of the deals; ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, relatively unstructured environment. Fluency in Spanish would be a plus. Please submit resumes to the attention of Gigi Birchfield via email to: GeologisticsDRGC@mlaglobal.com. (Major Lindsey Africa) CORPORATE COUNSEL
The Corporate Counsel will be responsible for managing all of the Company’s legal affairs. The Corporate Counsel will lead, review, negotiate and draft a wide variety of effective business contracts with third parties, manage the Company’s corporate governance function, provide counsel to executive management and the Company’s Board of Directors, assist in employment matters of the Company, and manage the Company’s litigation matters. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee four other departmental staff members. Lead, review, negotiate and draft a wide variety of business contracts with third parties, including clients, strategic partners, and vendors. Manage the Company’s client contract administration function. Provide counsel to executive management on dispute avoidance, resolution and general legal matters. Manage litigation and other disputes. Serve as the liaison to the Company’s Board of Directors. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The legal department currently has one regulatory counsel, two paralegals, and a contract administrator. EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: College Degree, preferably with a background in finance or accounting. J.D. from an accredited school of law. Member of the California Bar Association required. 3-5 years of increasingly responsible experience in the field of corporate law; both law firm and in-house experience preferred. Litigation, business development transactional, general corporate transactional, and regulatory experience is preferred. Strong background in the management of direct and departmental reports and internal/external teams. Proven ability to deliver objectives within budgetary boundaries. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with a keen attention to detail. Superior interpersonal, leadership, negotiating, consulting, analytical and problem solving abilities. Professional demeanor; team player orientation. Ability to interface with internal and external parties at all levels. Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising discretion and independent judgment. A high degree of confidentiality is required. Hands on, energetic and motivated self-starter. Ability to travel on behalf of the Company. To Apply (include salary requirements) : http://my.monster.com/login.aspx?redirect=http%3a%2f%2fmy.monster.com%2fapply%2fapplystart.aspx%3fjobid%3d47221421%26redirect%3dhttp%253A%252F%252Fjobsearch%252Emonster%252Ecom%252Fjobsearch%252Easp%253Fre%253D4%2526pg%253D2%2526brd%253D1%25252c1863%25252c1862%2526fn%253D7%2526lid%253D351%25252c354%25252c882%25252c350%25252c20587%2526tm%253D14d%2526jt%253D2 SENIIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL
Company seeks 15+ years of experience including management and GC or Deputy GC at a public company, corporate securities and governance, M&A and capital markets. For details, go to:
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This REIT seek a real estate attorney (4+ years experience) to negotiate and close transactions and assist with SEC compliance. Salary $130 to $150K. For complete details, see:
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Nordstrom’s credit business unit seeks banking attorney (with 6+ years industry experience) to provide legal services and compliance advice. For complete details, go to:
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Successful public company seeks an experienced (10+ years) IP litigation attorney to serve as General Counsel. Candidates will have science background (EE or CS) and extensive patent infringement trial/trial strategy experience. Candidates will have the ability to aggressively and proactively manage the company’s IP litigation docket and outside firms. Qualified candidates should contact Emily R. Friedman, Esq., Director of Recruiting for JM Associates at (949) 260-0945 or by email at efriedman@jmassociates.com. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS ATTORNEY
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