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

 

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Litigation Associate- Palo Alto, CA 

Our client, a New York based law firm seeks a litigation associate with 2-4 years of experience to join its Silicon Valley office. Ref. # LIT-33N

 

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Securities Litigation Associates - Palo Alto, CA

Our client, a New York based law firm, seeks an associate with 2-4 years experience in securities litigation. Ref. # SECLIT-O8N

 

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IP Litigation Associate - San Francisco, CA
Our client, a prestigious indigenous Bay Area law firm is seeking a junior- to mid-level IP litigation associate for its Palo Alto office. Candidates must possess a technical expertise in engineering, electronics, computer science or other related areas. Ref. # IPL-90N

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Licensing Associates- Mountain View, CA
Our client, a well known Silicon Valley-based law firm, seeks associates with 4-7 years' experience for its growing licensing practice. The ideal candidate will have a licensing or patent background; licensing experience a plus. Superior academic credentials, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required. Ref. # LIC-08N

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Patent Prosecution Associate - Palo Alto, CA

Our client, an LA based law firm, seeks a patent litigation and prosecution associate with 4-7 years patent litigation and related experience. USPTO required. Experience in general business litigation is a plus. The ideal candidate has an EE degree and significant patent prosecution experience. California Bar required. Ref. # PP-17

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Trademark/Licensing Associate - Burlingame, CA

Our client is seeking an associate with 2-5 years' experience in trademark and/or licensing. Ref # TMK-17N

Trademark and Advertising Associate - Palo Alto, CA

Our client, a well-known Silicon Valley-based law firm, is seeking a Trademark and Advertising Practice Associate with 2-5 years of experience specializing in trademark, copyright, advertising, consumer protection and related issues; litigation, prosecution, counseling, and transactional work. Ref # TMK-18N 

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Real Estate Associate - Oakland, CA
Our client is seeking an experienced real estate associate to lead the further growth of the firm's real estate practice group. Candidates must have at least 8 years transactional real estate practice experience, preferably including substantial work related to purchases and sales of developed and undeveloped commercial, industrial and/or agricultural property, subdivisions, and leasing; a portable book of business of at least $300,000; the motivation to engage in substantial business development efforts; and the capability to lead the growth of the practice group. Ref # RE-63N

 

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Labor/Employment Associate - Oakland, CA

Our client, a law firm in Oakland, is seeking an L&E associate with strong credentials, excellent writing skills, and 2-5 years experience at a well-regarded firm. Ref. # LE-14N

 

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Bay Area: Tax Opportunities

Tax Associate - Menlo Park, CA

Our client, one of the country's leading law firms serving the emerging growth company marketplace, seeks a 1st- through 4th-year tax associate. Ref # TAX-08N

 

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ERISA Litigation Associate - Redwood City, CA

Our client, a Bay Area-based law firm, is seeking a 5-7 year ERISA litigation associate. Ref # ExComp-18N

EE Ben/Ex Comp Associate - San Francisco, CA

Our client, a Los Angeles-based law firm, is seeking an associate, class of 2004 or more senior, with experience in ex comp and employee benefits (securities and tax experience required; ERISA experience desirable). Ref # ExComp-22N

 

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Estate Planning Associate - San Jose, CA

Our client, an established mid-size law firm, is seeking an associate with 3-5 years experience in all aspects of trust and estate administration, drafting complex estate plans, and related tax work. Candidates will possess outstanding academic credentials and excellent writing and oral communication skills. The candidate must be a current member of the State Bar of California. Ref # EP-12N

 

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Land Use Associate - San Francisco, CA

Our client is seeking a land use associate with extensive land use entitlement experience, including demonstrated broad understanding and application of the California Planning and Zoning Law, the California Subdivision Map Act, municipal law and CEQA; trial and appellate experience in any of the above preferred, but not required. Also prefer experience with governmental agencies such as Coastal Commission, BCDC, Army Corps, State Lands Commission and Regional Water Quality Control Board. Affordable housing, redevelopment and development finance experience desirable. 7+ years experience preferred. Ref # ENV-15N

 

 

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Construction Litigation Associate - Walnut Creek, CA
Our client, a Bay Area law firm specializing in general business and civil trial practice, seeks an associate with 2-5 years construction litigation experience. Ref. # OT-05N.

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