ACC Focus on the San Diego Chapter - November 28, 2011 (Print All Articles)

December Brown Bag Program - Who Wants to Be a (Millionaire) California Lawyer? Ethical Issues Facing California In House Counsel

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Dec 1, 2011
December 1, 2011

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Overview

A lively, fast-paced, interactive CLE looking at common and recurring ethical issues facing California in house counsel and addressing the latest case law developments. Qualifies for one hour of California Ethics credit CLE. 

Speakers

Nancy Stagg, Principal, Fish & Richardson P.C.

Notes

11:30 - Noon  Registration and Lunch
Noon - 1:00 Program

Sponsors

CLE

Credits: 1 Hour
State: CA
Category: Ethics

Contact

Exclusively Legal
Phone: 619-260-2022
E-mail: acca@exclusivelylegal.com

Location

Fish & Richardson
12390 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130

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Cost

No Charge. Lunch is Graciously Provided by the Sponsor.

December MCLE - Litigation Management in the Economic Slump: Money Saving Technologies & Techniques

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December 8, 2011

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Overview

Patrick McBride, Director, IP Defense & Production for Red Hat, Inc., N. Thane Bauz, Managing Partner of Perkins Coie's San Diego office, and Paige Hunt, Director of E-Discovery Services, Perkins Coie, will lead a discussion on technologies and techniques that save litigation-related costs and fees.

Notes

7:30 - 8:00 Registration and Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 Program

Sponsors

CLE

Credits: 1 Hour
State: CA
Category: General

Contact

Exclusively Legal
Phone: 619-260-2022
E-mail: acca@exclusivelylegal.com

Location

Perkins Coie
11988 El Camino Real, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92130

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Cost

Members: $15
Non-members: $55

December MCLE - TBD International M&A Topic

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December 15, 2011

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Overview

TBD

Notes

7:30 - 8:00 Registration and Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 Program

Sponsors

CLE

Credits: 1 Hour
State: CA
Category: General

Contact

Exclusively Legal
Phone: 619-260-2022
E-mail: acca@exclusivelylegal.com

Location

DLA Piper
4365 Executive Drive, Suite 1100
San Diego, CA 92121

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Cost

Members: $15
Non-members: $55

Meet Your Counterpart - Consulting as a Career: The Legal Evolution

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Plesae RSVP to:

Paige Simon Boyd
Phone: 619-230-7651
E-mail: paige.simonboyd@resources-us.com

Annual Meeting and Holiday Mixer

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December 8, 2011

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Overview

Come join your ACC-SD colleagues for the ACC-SD Annual Meeting and Holiday Mixer.

Please register with the contact.

5:30 - 5:45 Registration
5:45 - 6:00 Annual Meeting
6:00 - 7:30 Networking and Social

Sponsors

Contact

Tracey Spadavecchia
Phone: 858-678-5070
E-mail: spadavecchia@fr.com

Location

Fish & Richardson
12390 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130

Cost

No Charge

Employment and Labor Roundtable - The Employment Law Year in Review and a Preview of What to Expect in 2012

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December 7, 2011

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Overview

Come meet your Labor and Employment colleagues for a discussion of  what has happened over the past 12 months in the courts and the legislative arena and discuss how these changes will impact employment practices going forward.  We will also look ahead to likely trends and developments for employers in 2012.
Followed by a social hour.

Please register with the contact.

Notes

Parking Validated

Sponsors

Contact

Yolanda Kondan
Phone: 619-236-9600
E-mail: ykondan@wilsonturnerkosmo.com

Location

Wilson Turner & Kosmo LLP
550 West C Street
San Diego, CA 92101

Cost

No Charge

Intellectual Property Roundtable - TBD Topic

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December 13, 2011

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Overview

Come meet your IP colleagues for a discussion  on a TBD topic. Followed by a social hour.

Please register with the contact.

Sponsors

Contact

Gina Meadows
Phone: 858-707-4000
E-mail: Gina.Meadows@kmob.com

Location

Knobbe Martens
12790 El Camino Real, Suite 100
San Diego, CA, 92130

Cost

No Charge

NINTH ANNUAL GC ROUNDTABLE AND ALL DAY MCLE - Save the Date!

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January 13, 2012

7:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Overview

AGENDA

8:00AM to 9:00AM - Breakfast Program
”Impairment in the Legal Profession” –

9:15AM to 10:15AM – 2 Program Tracks

TRACK 1: TBD Topic - Morrison & Foerster LLP 

TRACK 2: TBD Topic

10:30AM to 11:30AM – 2 Program Tracks

TRACK 1: TBD Topic - Morrison & Foerster LLP

TRACK 2: TBD Topic

Noon to 1:00PM

”Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession” - David Maggiore-Anet, Lexis Nexis

1:15PM to 2:15PM – 2 Program Tracks

TRACK 1: TBD Topic - Morrison & Foerster LLP

TRACK 2: TBD Technology Topic - David Maggiore-Anet, Lexis Nexis

2:30PM to 4:30PM

"GC Roundtable on Ethics"

Moderator, Scott Stanton, Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP

DON’T FORGET! The Networking Reception begins at 4:30PM, immediately following the GC Roundtable.
 
Program Summaries

Notes

No Charge for Members for the Networking Reception Starting at 4:30 PM.

Sponsors

Morrison & Foerster

LexisNexis

Teris

Thomson Reuters

CLE

Credits: 7
State: CA
Category: 3 Hours General, 2 Hours Ethics, 1 Hour Elimination of Bias and 1 Hour Substance Abuse

Contact

Exclusively Legal
Phone: 619-260-2022
E-mail: acca@exclusivelylegal.com

Location

Hyatt Regency La Jolla
3777 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92122

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Cost

Members: All Day $70, Morning Only (Breakfast + Morning Programs) $40, Afternoon Only (Lunch + Afternoon Program and GC Roundtable) $40
Non-members: Non - Member All Day $265, Non - Member In House Counsel (Guest of Member) Member Rates, Non - Member No Charge if you join ACC by Day's End.

Job List - November 28, 2011

Job List, November 28, 2011

Listings that are new in this edition are shown with an asterisk *

Please remember, if your company has a job opening, please let us know by contacting our new Editor, Rebecca Grossenbacher at rebecca.grossenbacher@carefusion.com 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?  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!

*CORPORATE COUNSEL
Soitec Corporation, San Diego
Source: Member Referral

The Corporate Counsel reports to the General Counsel/Legal Director of the Solar Energy Business Unit and is a member of the corporate legal team. The Corporate Counsel´s key function is to provide legal support in the nature of counseling, drafting, negotiating, and transactional assistance to the Solar Business Unit which develops projects for utility scale solar power plants, worldwide.  Responsibilities include providing advice, counsel and general transactional support in connection with the development, construction, and operation of solar projects.  

* Provide advice, counsel and general transactional support in connection with the development, construction, and operation of solar projects
* Negotiate, draft, and review complex, detailed project agreements such as supply and transmission agreements, memoranda of understanding, engineering, procurement and construction agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, and equipment supply agreements
* Respond to RFP’s
* Provide advice, counsel and recommendations with regard to insurance/risk management issues
* Support bid transactions and acquisition efforts
* Support divestiture activities and sales of operating projects and projects in development
* Work closely with real estate attorneys and land acquisition/project development team in the acquisition of options and leases on land
* Manage outside counsel as appropriate
* Collaborate and coordinate legal workload with other legal colleagues
* Contribute to the development of a dynamically growing company by being a team player willing to help out beyond direct responsibilities
 * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and Law Degree from an ABA accredited law school
* Member in good standing of the California bar
* Big Law Firm experience preferred
* At least three years of successful corporate transactional experience required
* Experience in the PV or wind industry desired
* Strong commercial legal knowledge and experience preferred
* Experience in contract negotiations required
* Superior drafting and communication skills with the ability to deliver pragmatic, business-oriented advice
* Ability to effectively learn and utilize departmental software (i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
* Acumen in prioritizing tasks logically and plan work efficiently to maximize the administrative support for legal function available from limited resources
* A strong interest in a systematic approach, attention to detail and desire to see things through to completion
* Customer service attitude both with regards to external customers and internal colleagues
* Proven ability to develop strong relationships with long term business partners
* Result-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to ensure timely completion of complex projects to a very high quality standard
* Demonstrated track record of performing under pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
* Available for frequent travel
* Intercultural work experience and knowledge of French and/or German language advantageous
* A strong finisher with a can-do attitude

To Apply:roger.lemieux@soitec.com

*VP, ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL, LITIGATION
Unnamed Company, San Diego
Source: MaxHire.net

Our client, a leading, global medical device company, is seeking a VP, Associate General Counsel, Litigation.  The position will report directly to the General Counsel, and will manage a wide range of corporate and business specific litigation with an emphasis in intellectual property litigation.  The areas of law are broad and will focus on managing all aspects of intellectual property litigation (including developing patent litigation strategy), complex litigation, products liability, and business matters. Required experience:  12+ years of litigation experience in a law firm and/or corporation, with an emphasis on Intellectual Property litigation; some experience managing litigation in a corporation is preferred; JD degree from an ABA accredited law school; and the California bar. Strong preference for in-house litigation management experience and medical device experience is a plus. California relocations may be possible, but San Diego candidates are strongly preferred. Client has retained the services of Major, Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis.  Please submit resumes to the attention of Deborah Ben-Canaan via email to: agclitsd@mlaglobal.com.

*GENERAL COUNSEL, PORT ATTORNEY
San Diego Unified Port District, San Diego
Source: MaxHire.net

The San Diego Unified Port District is seeking an attorney to serve as Port Attorney (General Counsel). This position is a very visible and strategically key position for the Port. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience, the California bar and expertise working with public agencies. Most of the legal work is done in-house. Therefore, in addition to handling the administrative functions, the ideal candidate will be expected to handle certain legal matters personally. The Port Attorney must also have experience mentoring and overseeing a legal team. The ideal candidate must have an excellent personality, be self-confident, secure and easygoing, with the ability to get along with many different personality types. The Port has retained the services of Major, Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis for this search. Resumes sent directly to the Port will be forwarded to our firm. Please submit resumes to the attention of Deborah Ben-Canaan via email to: portatty@mlaglobal.com

*CORPORATE COUNSEL
Kratos Defense Solutions, San Diego
Source: Indeed.com

Responsible for dispute management and resolution and employment law matters. Provides legal advice and support for mergers and acquisition transactions, including assisting in due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and actively managing deal processes and execution. Drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts, including leases. Researches legal issues. Assist with corporate governance matters. 3-10 years of experience and a BA/BS and JD degree is required. Admitted to practice in California. Employment Law exp a PLUS. Able to work independently and exercise good judgment. Able to quickly establish credibility as an advisor, change agent and business partner with internal clients. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent business judgment, ability to think strategically and give practical advice. Must have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to meet tight deadlines and to work in a fast paced, challenging environment. Experience with public company reporting requirements helpful but not required. Must be available to work evenings and weekends as required. To Apply: http://kratosdefense.submit4jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=85347.viewjobdetail&CID=85347&JID=112378&source=Indeed

*VICE PRESIDENT, ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE
Bridgepoint Education, San Diego
Source:

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, General Corporate Counsel the Vice President, Ethics and Compliance is a full-time position located in San Diego, CA. 
Essential Job Duties:
• Develops, initiates, maintains, and revise policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct. Manages the day-to-day operation of the Program
• Develops and periodically reviews and updates Standards of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to management and employees
• Collaborates with other departments (e.g., Risk Management, Internal Audit, Human Resources, etc.) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution. Consults with the Corporate Attorney as needed to resolve difficult legal compliance issues.
• Responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedure, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures. Develops and oversees a system for uniform handling of such violations. 
• Acts as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance issues/concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved. 
• Monitors, and as necessary, coordinates compliance activities of other departments to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities and to identify trends
• Identifies potential areas of compliance and vulnerability and risk; develops/implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
Additional Job Duties (include but are not limited to):
• Maintain a working knowledge of relevant regulatory issues, of professional or industry substantive codes, and of federal and state laws and regulations
• Maintain a working knowledge of relevant ethics issues of professional or higher education industry ethics codes and of ethics conflicts resolution techniques
• Develop / implement / maintain the compliance program
• Establish a compliance focal point
• Coordination and reporting on all activity of the monthly Corporate Compliance Committee – a multi-disciplinary departmental meeting associated with all compliance measurements 
• Develop / implement / maintain Standards of Conduct, related to procedures
• Establish reporting channels for employees to use without fear of retaliation
• Monitor the compliance plan for periodic updates when needed
• Reports to the Senior Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors the effectiveness and operation of compliance an ethics program in compliance with the standards of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines
• Establish / monitor controls for an effective compliance reporting
• Oversee compliance investigations with company attorney(s) and Human Resources personnel and Coordinate/conduct investigations to resolve compliance issues
• Respond appropriately if a violation is uncovered, internally (by management or employee) or externally (by government or media).
Core Competencies: 
• Commitment to Mission: Aligns with the Core Values of Integrity, Ethics, and Service through behaviors that demonstrate a positive commitment to the customer and the organization. 
• Communication: Aligns with the Core Values of Service through oral and written communication skills and internal/external relationships. 
• Service: Encompasses the company’s core values of service; including service to the organization, customer community. 
• Personal Planning: Aligns with personal accountability and responsibility. 
Leadership Competencies: 
• Leading Change: This competency serves as the foundation of the Leadership competency model as it aligns the behaviors and characteristic of the individuals with the organization’s mission and core values. Inherent in this competency is the individual’s ability to balance change and continuity; to continually strive to improve organizational framework; to create a work environment that encourages innovation; and to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under adversity. 
• Leading People: The second leadership competency involves the ability to maximize human capital by fostering an environment that encompasses the organization’s culture and execute the mission, goals and core values. 
• Business Acumen: This competency involves the ability to understand and administer business information cross departmentally in a manner that inspires confidence, instills trust and accomplishes the organization’s goals. 
• Building Communication: The fourth leadership competency encompasses written and verbal communications of facts and ideas as well as developing a professional network inside and outside the organization. 
• Driving Results: The final competency stresses accountability and continuous improvement through decision making, execution and producing results. 
Minimum Requirements:
• Certifications or training in higher education desired 
• 7-10 years of professional with experience in higher education – preferred
• Experience to include demonstrated leadership, familiarity with operational , financial, quality assurance and Human Resources procedures and regulations – required 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Solid management and outstanding supervisory experience • Well developed time management and organization skills and the ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects related to various departments.
Education: 
• Masters Degree required in addition with Doctorial and/or JD preferred.
Note: This opportunity of employment will require a completed pre-employment screening to be inclusive of, but not limited to: a criminal background investigation, a credit check investigation, verification of education credentials, verification of prior employment history and a professional reference check; with review prior to an offer of employment being extended. 
Physical Requirements:
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee requires dexterity in using telephone, computer keyboard, mouse and calculator while seated at a desk. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee may frequently move to interact with fellow employees and/or clients. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Communication Skills: While performing Duties of the job, the employee is required to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos. The employee requires the ability to write effective and detailed correspondence and to effectively present information both in one-on-one and small group situations.
Mental Demands: While performing duties of this job, the employee is required to deal with stress associated with a fast-paced work environment and multiple priorities/tasks. The employee will be required to make judgment decisions and adapt to changing work situations, grasp and apply new ideas, communicate with various personalities at all levels and have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions.
Work Environment: While performing duties of this job, the employee is required to work in an office environment, and the noise level is usually quiet to moderate.
To Apply: https://www.bridgepointeducation.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=4073&CurrentPage=4&sid=53

*PATENT COUNSEL
Unnamed Company, San Diego
Source: GCConsulting.com

The candidate will prepare and prosecute strategic, high quality patent applications protecting company's products and services. Will work closely with company scientists and engineers to identify and protect inventions that are important to company. Participate in company's invention disclosure review process to help ensure that company's best inventions are identified and patented. Participate from time to time as a member of a cross functional team to provide support in licensing, litigation, or other matters. The candidate should have a B.S. degree and/or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science. Should also have a J.D. degree from an accredited university, and admission to a State Bar. Admission to the USPTO is needed. Must have 0-6 years experience as a Patent Attorney. Experience in a large corporate environment, as an attorney and/or Engineer required. To Apply: http://www.gcconsulting.com/joblisting.php?id=11893&key2=nwo

IN HOUSE COUNSEL
Sambreel Services, Carlsbad
Source:

Sambreel Services is looking for a licensed attorney to assist the General Counsel with managing all of our company's legal matters.  
Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
•    Legal research and reporting on all regulatory and other legal developments affecting the company, including user privacy, disclosure requirements, and general business practices.
•    Be a liaison with all business divisions to ensure ongoing legal compliance with applicable laws, internal procedures, and requirements of third party vendors and business partners.  
•    Review and update company documents and internal policies, including NDA's, privacy policies, terms of use, DMCA disclosures, and software license requirements. 
•    Draft corporate resolutions and consents. 
•    Manage the document archives and IP portfolio.
•    Research and advise on potential copyright and trademark infringement matters.
•    Negotiate, draft and review agreements with third party vendors and partners.
•    Provide support for M&A due diligence and other corporate matters.
Qualifications:
•    Basic understanding of digital and social media fundamentals (e.g., frequent user of major social media sites, regular follower of tech-related sites and blogs like TechCrunch, familiar with industry jargon like CPM, CPA, ad serving, etc.)
•    Flexible and willing to learn new areas of the law and understand the company's business and technology.  
•    Extreme attention to detail and strong writing ability.
•    Thorough understanding of intellectual property law (copyright, trademark, etc.) related to digital media and the internet.
•    Applicants should have 1-3 years’ experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel; software and digital media industry/client experience a major plus.
•    Strong academic credentials from a highly regarded law school and active member in good standing with the California State Bar (other states will be considered but CA is preferred.)
•    Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Gmail required.
•    Recent law school grads with little work experience will be considered, however, more emphasis will be placed on the academic credentials of such candidates.
Please note: this position is for a junior level attorney and the compensation reflects the experience level.  The successful candidate will be one who is willing to work hard and learn as much as possible in a fast paced and challenging environment. 
To Apply: http://sj.tbe.taleo.net/SJ11/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAMBREEL&cws=1&rid=101

LEGAL COUNSEL AND HEALTHCARE REGULATORY AFFAIRS
QUALCOMM, San Diego
Source: Indeed.com

The successful Legal Counsel & Healthcare Regulatory Affairs candidate will provide general legal counsel to all aspects of Qualcomm's Wireless Health (QWH) business conducted by its wholly-owned subsidiary Qualcomm Labs, Inc. The ultimate responsibility of this position is to facilitate the business objectives of QWH by providing timely and effective legal support to all QWH functions, as well as minimizing potential legal exposure and risk. A primary role of the position is to help drive the development of QWH's strategy with respect to the development and distribution of FDA (and similar foreign regulatory agency)-regulated devices and QWH's managed services, consistent with QWH's growth goals and applicable global healthcare laws (e.g. HIPAA, HITECH, Stark, Health Reimbursement, Accountable Care Act, etc.) and regulations (e.g. FDA, CE, MHRA, etc.). The position will advise and consult with stakeholders and project managers, as well as with the relevant organizational leaders, on regulatory requirements and developments. The position is responsible for ensuring that regulating body-approved prescribing information for QWH products, global healthcare regulations, and other regulatory best practices, are reflected in QWH's business activities. The position will also be responsible for day-to-day oversight over other legal matters affecting QWH, including commercial contracts (which typically involve managed services, software development & licensing, electronic contracting, hardware development & supply, as well as various marketing arrangements), dispute resolution and intellectual property matters. The position also manages outside counsel regarding appropriate compliance in marketing and promotion of QWH's products in around the world. This position is responsible for rendering practical, timely, and high quality legal counsel and guidance to all QWH departments, including Regulatory, Sales and Marketing, R&D, and Medical Affairs. The position works closely with the Corporate Compliance Department to ensure compliance throughout the organization with regard to applicable global healthcare laws and regulations, as well with the legal, finance and procurement functions. The position requires working closely with QWH business teams and regulatory affairs teams to develop creative legal strategies, plans, templates and processes for new business and commercial models, working with the business to translate new healthcare legislation and regulations into market leading business models, and structuring, negotiating and closing of highly structured commercial alliances with key strategic partners and customers to achieve key business objectives. Additional responsibilities will include: developing a framework for the business to meet evolving global regulatory requirements, the structuring of complex distribution and sourcing agreements, advising on cutting edge legal issues being raised by the use and adoption of QWH products and services, and advising the business on regulatory, privacy, antitrust and advertising/promotional matters, supply chain matters, assisting the business in structuring partner programs. Candidates should have significant in-house counsel, and global healthcare regulatory experience with excellent academic credentials, with demonstrated success. Large law-firm training is highly desired. Candidates must have demonstrated experience in global healthcare regulatory law and also should have familiarity with health care compliance, rebates and discounts for medical products, and government pricing. Experience with software licensing/development, distribution arrangements, manufacturing & supply arrangements, managed service relationships, marketing and intellectual property are highly desired. This position requires a J.D. degree from a nationally accredited law school and admission to practice law as well as 5 or more years experience as counsel on US drug/device marketing and promotion. Other Skills and Qualifications: - Experience in developing global, medical device and service strategy based on the relevant legal regulatory environment. - Expertise in global healthcare advertising and promotional regulations. - Experience in reviewing and counseling on health care professional and consumer advertising and promotion strategies and tactics. - Ability to analyze and interpret efficacy and safety data. - Strong negotiation and decision-making skills. - Comfortable providing guidance to senior management with the ability to evaluate and articulate risk. - Advanced interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). - Demonstrated counseling skills for interacting with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. - Ability to work cross-functionally, and in a matrixed environment, and build consensus among various stakeholders while maintaining a compliant approach. - Understanding of compliance and its importance in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. - Experience in telemedicine, ehealth, mhealth, wireless health preferred. To Apply: https://jobs.qualcomm.com/public/jobDetails.xhtml?requisitionId=1889275&page=jobSearch

TEMPORARY GENERAL COUNSEL
LG Electronics, San Diego
Source: Indeed.com

LG Mobile has an immediate opportunity for a temporary General Counsel in our San Deigo, CA location (Scripps Ranch). Position shall report to the General Counsel and will be responsible for assisting in due diligence in connection with merger of two LG Electronics companies.
Responsibilities:
1. Review all contracts of acquired entity to determine whether consents or notifications are required from vendors, supplier and customers prior to merger. 
2. Draft notification and consent request letters.
3. Manage consent and notification process with relevant parties.
4. Conduct other due diligence and contract review as required.
5. Draft board and shareholder resolutions and certificates for state filings.
Qualifications:
Education: Juris DoctoratePrior Experience:
Minimum: Experience conducting due diligence and contract review 
Preferred: Three to four years of experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified. To Apply: https://jobs-lge.icims.com/jobs/1740/job?&sn=Indeed&?mode=apply&iis=Indeed&iisn=Indeed

IN HOUSE LEGAL COUNSEL
Zeetco Group, San Diego
Source: CraigsList.org

Zeeto Group, LLC is a growing Internet Marketing/Lead Generation company looking to hire a full time in-house legal council. Due to our expanded growth we need a CA certified lawyer who can do a wide range of legal tasks, which will allow us to reduce our outsourcing costs. 
General Tasks will include:
*Report directly to CEO & COO as primary source for legal issues.
*Draft and review contracts, documents and other business related information to ensure accuracy.
*Work with Accounting to ensure client terms are setup correctly from initial agreement to final payment.
*Assist Human Resources Director with any Employment Law issues that may arise.
*Support entire office with any other legal tasks as they arise.
Compensation is $60,000k per year, please only apply if you're comfortable at that range.
This is a full time, M-F position.
Please include your resume along with name and title in the subject. In the email please briefly list your education, experience and CA bar #. To Apply: http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/lgl/2692130581.html

Notes on Contract Work

Are you are interested in doing short-term work as an independent contractor, usually for litigation and due diligence projects, usually through an agency, and most often for law firms?   We do not include these sorts of positions in this Job List, but if you are interested, there seems to be a constant demand and turn-over.  So we would encourage you to contact directly our long-standing sponsor, who has extensive experience handling these sorts of placements:

Exclusively Legal
402 West Broadway, Suite 1200
San Diego, CA 92101
tel. 619.595.0440
sandiego@exclusivelylegal.com

And as a matter of full disclosure, another local company that advertises these sorts of positions is:
Davidson Staffing
4520 Executive Drive, Suite 227
San Diego, California 92121-3020
858-453-0133 · Fax: 858-453-7508
http://www.davidsonstaffing.com/

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An Invitation from CONNECT - Public Policy Forum wiht USPTO Director David Kappos

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CONNECT is offering 10 complimentary admissions to San Diego ACC Chapter
Members. Please notify Executive Director Jon Hellings
if you are interested in a complimentary admission.
Once the complimenrary admissions are filled, ACC-SD members
are allowed to register at the CONNECT member rate.