At Solutus, we work with every major law firm in the Bay Area and throughout California in connection with lateral associate hiring. We also work with substantial numbers of mid-sized firms and boutiques. The volume of specific positions that we work on at any given time is quite large, and we recommend that you contact our recruiters for specific firm opportunities. What follows is a list of current associate opportunities.
Bay Area: Corporate Opportunities
Corporate Associates - San Francisco, CA
Our client, a well-known Silicon Valley-based law firm, is seeking corporate associates with 2-6 years of strong practice experience in mergers & acquisitions. Candidates should have an interest in focusing on M&A. Superior academic credentials, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required. Ref # Corp-245N
Corporate Associates - Palo Alto, CA
Our client, a well-known Silicon Valley-based law firm, is seeking corporate associates with 2-6 years of strong practice experience in mergers & acquisitions. Candidates should have an interest in focusing on M&A. Superior academic credentials, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required. Ref # Corp-246N
Corporate Associate - Menlo Park, CA
Our client, a reputable law firm headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, is seeking a corporate associate to join an expanding practice group working specifically in the area of licensing, technology, and outsourcing transactions. The position requires at least 3 years experience, admission to the California bar, top academic credentials, strong quantitative skills, and excellent references. Ideal candidates have a background in computer science, math, physics, or information technology and/or experience the IT industry. Ref # Corp-249N
Corporate Associate - Palo Alto, CA
Our client, a national law firm, seeks an associate with three to seven years of experience doing general corporate transactions. Relevant experience with Securities would be helpful. The successful candidate will have a lot of client contact. Ref # Corp-250N
Corporate Associates - Menlo Park, CA
Our client, a reputable law firm headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, seeks 3rd-4th year corporate associates to join an expanding practice group. The position requires admission to the California bar, top academic credentials, strong quantitative skills and excellent references. Ref # Corp-257N
Corporate Associate - Palo Alto, CA
Our client, an international law firm, seeks a third or fourth year for its Corporate & Securities - Technology Practice Section. The associate will have broad exposure to both public and private companies, securities offerings, compliance under the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934, general corporate formation, governance and compliance matters, acquisitions, mergers, debt and equity financing transactions, and general corporate matters and will provide strategic counseling to clients. Strong academic background required along with exceptional research and writing skills. Must be admitted to practice in CA. Ref # Corp-258N
Corporate Associate - Burlingame, CA
Our client, a full-service Bay Area law firm, seeks a corporate associate with 2 to 4 years of experience. This associate will work in mergers and acquisitions, financings, and other general counsel work for business clients. Ref # Corp-260N
Corporate Associates - San Francisco, CA
Our client, one of the most prestigious law firms in the country, seeks corporate associates, class of 2002 to 2005, with experience in M&A, securities offerings, and venture capital investment transactions. Ref # Corp-262N
Corporate Associate - San Francisco, CA
Our client, a well-known Silicon Valley-based law firm, seeks an associate with 3-6 years of relevant corporate experience, particularly in one or more of the areas of private equity, venture capital, initial public offerings, mergers & acquisitions, securities and public finance. Position provides an opportunity to work with companies and investors in the clean technology and alternative energy sector so a background in energy, utility and environmental policy or renewable energy project development and finance is a plus. Superior academic credentials, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required. Ref # Corp-269N
Corporate Associate - Palo Alto, CA
Our client, one of the world's largest law firms, seeks an associate with 1 to 3 years' of corporate and securities experience who exhibited significant interest in the subject area during law school. Ref # Corp-277N
Business Department Associate - San Francisco, CA
Our client, a full-service San Francisco-based law firm, seeks a junior corporate associate attorney with 1-3 years of general corporate experience and strong academic credentials to work in our Business Department. The attorney will work in diverse areas, including mergers and acquisitions, start-up companies, credit facilities and finance, investment fund and investment advisor matters, contract negotiations, intellectual property, and securities. Ref # Corp-278N
Corporate Associate - San Francisco, CA
Our client, a major international law firm, seeks an associate with four to seven years experience with domestic and international private equity and M&A transactions including acquisitions, divestitures, financings and strategic and venture investments. Candidates should have a strong general corporate and securities background, with solid experience in drafting and reviewing sophisticated corporate documentation, as well as a working knowledge of market terms for corporate transactions. In addition, they should have experience in coordinating the due diligence process for corporate transactions. Candidates should be able to work in a team, but also be able to handle significant individual responsibilities. Only members of the California Bar will be considered. Ref # Corp-279N
Corporate Associate - Menlo Park, CA
Our client, an international law firm, seeks a general corporate associate (M&A, corporate finance) with a minimum of 4 years experience. Ref # Corp-280N
Private Fund Services Associate - San Francisco, CA
Our client, an international law firm, seeks a highly motivated junior- or mid-level lateral associate for our Private Fund Services Group. The ideal candidate will have two to three years of comparable law firm experience. Candidates should have experience in the formation of domestic or international venture capital, private equity, or hedge funds, including drafting and review of fund documentation (e.g., partnership and LLC agreements, subscription agreements, PPMs). Ref # Corp-283N
M&A Associate - San Francisco, CA
Our client, an international law firm, seeks a highly qualified associate with 3-5 years of law firm experience to join our Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Group. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and strong interpersonal skills. A strong background in M&A transactions is preferred, including but not limited to public and private company transactions, private equity, and joint ventures. Ref # Corp-284N
Corporate Associates - Mountain View, CA
Our client, a well-known Silicon Valley-based law firm, seeks Corporate Associates with one to six years of corporate experience representing technology or life science companies in ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: M&A transactions; start-up and emerging growth; and capital markets/securities law. Superior academic credentials, CA bar membership, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills a must. Ref # Corp-286N
Corporate Associates - San Francisco, CA
Our client, a distinguished national law firm, seeks individuals with 3-4 years' experience and immediately transferable skills who have strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized law schools and who have had major law firm experience and/or other comparable experience. California bar is preferred but not required. Ref # Corp-288N
Corporate Associate - Modesto, CA
Our client, a full-service law firm, seeks an associate with 1-3 years of experience to work in the business group doing work for private companies, including forming LLC, corps, M&A, purchase & sale agreements, buy/sell agreements. 1800 billable hours required. Ref # Corp-290N
Corporate Associate - San Francisco, CA
Our client, a Los Angeles-based law firm, seeks an associate with two to five years experience in public offerings (IPO), ’33 and ’34 Act filings, M&A, venture capital, private equity, corporate restructuring, securities, and other corporate transactions. Qualifications include outstanding academic credentials from a top-tier law school. California Bar membership. Large law firm experience is a plus. Ref # Corp-292N
Corporate Associate - San Francisco, CA
Our client, one of the country's leading law firms serving the emerging growth company marketplace, seeks a highly motivated mid-level to senior associate to join its growing and active corporate transactional practice. Candidate must have knowledge/experience in securities, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate work. Solid public company securities experience is required. Candidate must possess outstanding academic credentials along with strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills. Membership to the State Bar of California is required. Major law firm experience is preferred. Ref # Corp-293N
Corporate Associates - San Francisco, CA
Our client, a nationally reputed law firm, is seeking at least two associates from class years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 or 2005 with experience in advising public and private companies in any or all of the following areas: mergers & acquisitions, securities offerings, venture capital transactions, corporate governance and securities reporting obligations. Ref # Corp-294N
Corporate Associate - Palo Alto, CA
Our client, a Los Angeles-based international law firm, is seeking a mid-level corporate associate (Class of 2001-2003) for its growing practice. Candidates must have knowledge and/or experience in general corporate work, including public company work and mergers and acquisitions. Ideal candidates will also have bank finance experience. Outstanding academic credentials required; major law firm experience and admission to the CA State Bar preferred. Ref # Corp-295N
Investment Management and Private Funds Associate - San Francisco, CA
Our client, a top-tier local law firm, seeks an associate with 1-4 years experience in corporate/securities and/or tax and/or investment management and related fields. Ref # Corp-300N
Corporate Associate - Menlo Park, CA
Our client, one of the world's largest law firms, seeks a mid-level corporate associate with a minimum of 4 years experience. Candidate will have an opportunity to work on M&A, corporate finance and private equity transactions. Large firm experience preferred. Ref # Corp-301N
Corporate Associate - Menlo Park, CA
Our client, a respected international law firm, seeks an associate with 3-7 years' experience for its dynamic and growing Emerging Companies Group. The ideal candidate should have experience with venture capital financings, corporate transactions for emerging companies, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings and public company representation. The Emerging Companies Group seeks associates who enjoy working closely with clients in an exciting fast-paced environment. Candidates must be highly motivated and possess excellent academic credentials along with superior communication skills. Additionally, fluency in Mandarin and a willingness to travel to Asia is preferred. Membership to the State Bar of California is required. Ref # Corp-302N
Corporate Associate - Menlo Park, CA
Our client, a respected international law firm, seeks an attorney with 3-6 years experience. The ideal candidate should have experience with private offerings and general venture capital and emerging company corporate transactions. Experience with public company representation and public offerings a plus. Candidates must be highly motivated and possess excellent academic credentials along with superior communication skills. Membership to the State Bar of California is required. Ref # Corp-303N
Corporate Associate - Menlo Park, CA
Our client, one of the country's leading law firms serving the emerging growth company marketplace, seeks a corporate associate, JD 2007 – 2001. Ref #Corp-304N
Corporate Associate - Menlo Park, CA
Our client, one of the country's leading law firms serving the emerging growth company marketplace, seeks a Corporate M&A associate, JD 2004 - 2001 (with strong M&A experience). Ref # Corp-305N
Corporate Associate - Menlo Park, CA
Our client, a reputable law firm headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, seeks a senior corporate attorney to join an expanding practice group. The Emerging Companies group has a true Silicon Valley practice focusing on venture capital finance, mergers and acquisitions, public and private offerings, strategic commercial transactions, licensing and technology, outsourcing transactions and general corporate counseling of technology companies at all stages of development. The position requires admission to the California bar, a minimum of seven years of relevant legal experience, top academic credentials, strong quantitative skills and excellent references. Ref # Corp-306N
Corporate Transactions Associate - Redwood City, CA
Our client, a Bay Area-based law firm, seeks an associate with 2-4 years of experience in corporate transactions. The firm represents technology start-ups, entrepreneurs, investors, emerging growth and public companies in domestic and international transactions including corporate formation and governance, mergers and acquisitions, IP licensing and protection, equity financing, joint ventures, and all general corporate matters. Knowledge of French is preferred but not required. Ref # Corp-307N
Corporate Associate - Palo Alto, CA
Our client, a New York-based international law firm, seeks an associate in the classes of 2004 to 2001, or superstar candidates from 2005 and 2006. The corporate practice focuses on M&A, capital markets, private equity, and banking and acquisition finance. Ref # Corp-308N
Fund Formation Associate - Palo Alto, CA
Our client, a New York-based international law firm, seeks 2nd- to 4th-year candidates. The fund formation practice advises private equity and hedge funds. Ref # Corp-309N
Corporate Associate - Silicon Valley, CA
Our client seeks a corporate associate with 3-5 years of experience. Ideal candidates should have experience in general company representations, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings and technology transactions. They are looking for a motivated, entrepreneurial individual to become part of our rapidly growing office. High academic achievement a plus. Ref # Corp-310N
Fund Formation Attorney - San Francisco, CA
Our client, a nationally recognized law firm, seeks an associate with 3-7 years experience in the formation and operation of private funds including private equity funds, leveraged buyout funds, venture capital funds, hedge funds, mezzanine debt funds, real estate opportunity funds as well as other types of limited partnerships, limited liability companies and joint ventures. Ref # Corp-311N
Corporate Associate - East Palo Alto, CA
Our client, an international law firm, seeks mid-senior level corporate and securities associates with experience in SEC reporting and compliance, capital markets or sophisticated M&A transactions. They seek candidates with immediately transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized law schools. Ref # Corp-312N
Corporate Associate - Corp-313N
Our client, one of California's oldest law firms, seeks an attorney for its Business and Corporate Transactions Group. The candidate must have 3+ years of experience giving advice regarding entity formation; contract and equipment lease review; interpretation, preparation and negotiation of business contracts; mergers and acquisitions; corporate reorganizations; asset and stock purchases; employee benefit and stock option plans; duties of corporate officers and directors and enforceability of covenants not to compete; trade secret and non-solicitation agreements, as well as business succession and tax planning. Special experience in federal and state securities law, and licensing and intellectual property transactions is preferred. Ref # Corp-313N
Corporate Associate - Menlo Park, CA
Our client, a respected international law firm, seeks an attorney with 3 years experience. The ideal candidate should have experience with merger and acquisitions, venture capital financings and securities offerings, securities law, international law and transactions, laws and structure of entities in China, experience representing companies conducting Business in China, and experience with multi-million dollar merger and acquisitions. Must have the ability to apply knowledge of Chinese jurisprudence and business practices to choice of law, venue and other contract provisions. Membership to the State Bar of California is required. Must be able to travel for work to various US locations. Ref # Corp-314N
Corporate Associate - San Francisco, CA
Our client, a Los Angeles-based international law firm, is seeking a mid-level corporate associate (Class of 2002-2004) with investment management experience or an interest in developing an investment management practice. Candidates must have knowledge and/or experience in securities and general corporate work. Ideal candidates also will have some experience representing investment management organizations (e.g., funds and advisors). Outstanding academic credentials and admission to the CA State Bar required. Major law firm experience is preferred. Ref # Corp-315N
Corporate Associates - Menlo Park, CA
Our client, a reputable law firm headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, seeks a qualified corporate associate with 3 - 5 years of experience and good credentials (top tier law schools and firms, top 25% grades). This position is ideal for an energetic associate hungry for more responsibility, client contact, business development skills and hands-on training. California bar preferred. Candidates need not have direct emerging companies experience but should have translatable skills and a desire to work closely with companies in this market. Ref # Corp-316N
Corporate Associates - San Francisco, CA
Our client, an international law firm, seeks experienced, senior corporate and securities associates who can read and speak Mandarin. Must have experience in handling M&A, public securities ('33 Act and '34 Act), private equity, venture capital and private placements as well as general corporate matters. Qualified candidates will have excellent drafting, negotiation, writing and research abilities, strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school, and the ability to learn quickly from experienced lawyers while demonstrating a strong initiative to take on responsibility. Big firm experience a plus. Ref # Corp-317N
Corporate Associate - Palo Alto, CA
Our client, a New York-based international law firm, seeks associates in classes of 2004 to 2001, but superstar candidates from 2005 and 2006 are welcome to apply. The corporate practice focuses on M&A, capital markets, private equity, and banking and acquisition finance. Ref # Corp-318N
Funds Associate - Palo Alto, CA
Our client, a New York-based international law firm, seeks an associate from the classes of 2005 to 2003. The fund formation practice advises private equity and hedge funds. Ref # Corp-319N
Corporate Associate - Silicon Valley, CA
Our client seeks corporate associate with 3-5 years of experience. Ideal candidates should have experience in general company representations, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings and technology transactions. High academic achievement a plus. Ref # Corp-320N
Corporate Associate - Oakland, CA
Our client, a well-established law firm that serves clients nationwide in transactional and litigation matters, seeks an associate to represent entrepreneurial and emerging growth companies. Candidates must possess superior academic credentials and advanced drafting skills; 3+ years of practical experience in organizational planning; securities compliance; corporate law; financing; and M&A. IP and commercial law experience desirable. Ref # Corp-322N
Corporate Associate - Palo Alto, CA
Our client, a Los Angeles based law firm, seeks a senior corporate associate with experience in corporate formation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, public and private company financings and other corporate transactions. Experience with venture fund and other private equity fund representation and venture-backed company representation would be a plus. Ideal candidate should have good business development skills. Qualifications include excellent academic credentials from a top-tier law school, California Bar membership, and major law firm experience. Ref # Corp-322N
Corporate Associate - Palo Alto, CA
Our client, a Los Angeles based law firm, seeks a corporate associate with two to five years experience in public offerings (IPO), ’33 and ’34 Act filings, M&A, venture capital, private equity, corporate restructuring, securities, and other corporate transactions. Qualifications include outstanding academic credentials from a top-tier law school. California Bar membership required. Large law firm experience is a plus. Ref # Corp-323N
Corporate Associate - Menlo Park, CA
Our client, an international law firm seeks a mid-level associate with 1-5 years of experience in M&A, private equity and/or capital markets. Ref. # Corp-324N
Private Equity Associate - San Francisco
Our client, a global firm seeks a Private Equity associate with 3 years experience in investment fund formation and limited partner representation. Superb opportunity for someone looking to take on significant responsibility as part of a growing team. The ideal candidate should be able to hit the ground running. Excellent academic credentials, strong drafting and analytical skills and the ability to work as part of a team are required. Mid-size or big firm experience required. Ref # Corp-325
Transactional Associate - San Francisco, CA
Our client, a full service financial firm, seeks an associate with 2-4 years of experience to join its finance practice. Prior law firm experience is essential. Ref. # CORP-326N
Corporate Securities Associate - San Francisco, CA
Our client, an international law firm, seeks a Corporate Securities Associate with 1+ years of relevant experience. CA Bar required. Candidate will be responsible for: assisting in the preparation and negotiation of a wide range of domestic and cross-border transactional agreements and related documentation for an international client base engaged in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and venture capital related transactions assisting in the management and execution of various corporate-related aspects of global transactions conducting legal research on various corporate law issues. Ref. # CORP-328N
Corporate Associate - San Francisco, CA
Our client is seeking an associate with 2-4 years of experience to join its finance practice. Academically distinguished applicants who have excellent writing and analytical skills are sought to assume responsibility in an active and diverse transactional practice. Prior law firm experience is essential. Ref. # CORP-329N
Corporate Associate - Menlo Park, CA
Our client, an international law firm seeks a mid-level associate with 1-5 years of experience in M&A, private equity and/or capital markets. Ref. # Corp-330N
Corporate Associate - San Francisco, CA
Our client, a top-tier San Francisco-based law firm, seeks an associate with 2 to 3 years experience in general litigation matters to join our their Business Litigation Group. Ref. # CORP-331N
Corporate Associate - Burlingame, CA
Our client is seeking a corporate associate with 2 to 5 years of experience. Ref. # CORP-336N
Financial Services Associate - San Francisco, CA
Our client, on of the world's largest firms, is seeking a mid level associate with at least 3-6 years of securitization experience. Candidate should have experience with securities laws, including public offerings and private placements of securities, as well as commercial lending. Knowledge of consumer finance would be an asset. Ref. # CORP-337N
Derivatives Associate - San Francisco, CA
Our client, one of the world's largest firms is seeking a mid-level to senior derivatives associate with at least 3-6 years experience with financial products such as interest rate swaps, credit default swaps and derivative based transactions. Candidate should have transactional experience and be familiar with drafting ISDA documents. Ref. # CORP-338N
Corporate Associate - Palo Alto, CA
Our client, a global law firm, is seeking an associate ith a minimum of three years of experience drafting and preparing legal documents in various corporate matters, including domestic and international private equity matters, M&A transactions, and joint ventures in China. Domestic and international travel is required, as is spoken and written fluency in English and Chinese (Mandarin). Ref. # CORP-339N
Fund Formation Attorney - Palo Alto, CA
Our client, a global law firm, seeks an associate with 3-7 years experience in the formation and operation of private funds including private equity funds, leveraged buyout funds, venture capital funds, hedge funds, mezzanine debt funds, real estate opportunity funds as well as other types of limited partnerships, limited liability companies and joint ventures. Ref. # CORP-340N
Corporate Associate - Palo Alto, CA
Our client, a global law firm, is seeking mid-level/senior corporate candidates with an interest in securities, private equity, capital markets or M&A (candidates do not need to be specialized in any one area). Minimum 3 years of experience. Excellent academic credentials required and large firm experience preferred. Ref. # CORP-343N
Corporate Associate - San Francisco, CA
Our client, one of San Francisco's leading law firms, is seeking a junior corporate associate attorney with one to three years of general corporate experience and strong academic credentials. The associate will work in diverse areas, including mergers and acquisitions, start-up companies, credit facilities and finance, investment fund and investment advisor matters, contract negotiations, intellectual property, and securities. Ref. # Corp. # 347N
Corporate & Securities Associate - San Francisco/Palo Alto, CA
Our client, an international law firm is seeking an associate with 3-5 years working experience in a transaction-based corporate law practice, or a minimum of 2-3 years experience working with NYSE or Nasdaq-listed companies, with a solid knowledge of U.S. securities laws. CA Bar required. REF # 348N
Corporate & Securities Associate - San Francisco/Palo Alto, CA
Our client, an international law firm is seeking an associate with 1st or 2nd year level (at least 1 year of law firm experience). CA Bar required. REF. # 349N
Bank & Finance Associate - San Francisco, CA
Our client, a full service law firm is seeking an associate with Bank/Finance and/or Real Estate finance experience. Candidates should have 2-4 years experience. REF # CORP-350N
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