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<h3>Job Description</h3>
Haight Brown &amp; Bonesteel LLP is seeking an attorney with significant, hands-on experience in construction defect litigation on the defense side to join our San Diego office. This is a full-time, in-office position. We are not seeking applicants who want to work remotely; instead, we are looking for candidates who are eager to build a long-term career at the firm and grow into partnership after demonstrating consistent performance, leadership, and contribution.
 
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience managing all phases of construction litigation, with particular emphasis on taking the lead in depositions of plaintiffs and expert witnesses. Candidates should be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and pleadings, preparing and arguing motions, and independently managing case files. Second chair trial experience is a plus. Strong research and writing skills are essential, along with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple cases in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
 
Haight is a well-established California law firm with offices throughout the state. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, transparency, work-life balance, and long-term professional development.
 
The position offers a salary range of $150,000 - $180,000 per year, plus a $20,000 annual bonus for those who meet the firm’s quarterly billable hour requirements.
 
We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance and flexible spending accounts

CONSTRUCTION DEFECT Attorney - Defense (San Diego)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Legal Assistant – $85k-$100k
 
Thriving professional services firm located in West LA is looking for a sharp, proactive Legal Assistant to join their team.
 
Qualified candidates will possess 3-5 years of legal support background, ideally within law, finance, real estate, or other corporate services. (Real estate transaction experience is a huge plus!)
 
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Support a busy team of executives with administrative needs</li>
<li>Facilitate heavy scheduling and calendar management</li>
<li>Handle correspondence</li>
<li>Draft, edit, proofread and distribute legal documents</li>
<li>Assist with closing tasks, including signature packets, finalizing documents, and more</li>
<li>Maintain attorney files</li>
<li>Coordinate travel arrangements and track expenses</li>
<li>Assist with attorney billing tasks</li>
<li>Support ad hoc projects as needed</li>
</ul>
 
Perks include a competitive base salary ($85k-$100k, DOE), plus annual bonus, paid OT, excellent benefits, and a hybrid schedule.
 
If you’re dependable, detail-driven, and ready to support a high-performing legal team, please apply today.

Legal Assistant - $85k-$100k

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Title: Contract Administrator II
Employment Type: Full-Time
 
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to support procurement, contract administration, and change management activities on complex projects. This role works closely with project management, procurement, and stakeholder teams to ensure contracts are executed, monitored, and closed out in compliance with established procedures, schedules, and budgets.
 
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Support procurement planning and development of pre-award schedules, including coordination of required approval actions</li>
<li>Assist with organizing and conducting pre-bid and pre-proposal meetings</li>
<li>Prepare draft RFP/RFB addenda for review and distribution</li>
<li>Develop draft award recommendations, reports, and supporting documentation</li>
<li>Conform and finalize contract documents</li>
<li>Prepare required reports, correspondence, and contract records</li>
<li>Attend project-related meetings, including pre-bid, post-bid, and debrief sessions</li>
<li>Support contract standardization initiatives</li>
<li>Monitor contract compliance across scope, schedule, and budget</li>
<li>Assist in resolving issues or disputes between project teams and contractors</li>
<li>Review contractor invoices for contractual and procedural compliance</li>
<li>Support contract closeout activities, including audits, final payments, and documentation</li>
<li>Coordinate project changes, ensuring proper procedures, approvals, and documentation are followed</li>
<li>Prepare, route, track, and report on change documents</li>
<li>Develop and distribute change analysis and status reports</li>
<li>Support project teams with effective change management processes and systems</li>
<li>Lead preparation of periodic status reports (daily, weekly, monthly) for management and stakeholders</li>
<li>Ensure changes are accurately reflected in contractual capacity and budgets</li>
<li>Coordinate with scheduling teams to assess time impacts of proposed changes</li>
<li>Assist with implementation of trend and change management programs</li>
<li>Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support overall project goals</li>
<li>Perform additional duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
 
Required Skills and Tools
<ul>
<li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite</li>
<li>Experience with Adobe Acrobat</li>
<li>Familiarity with large-scale construction or contract management systems such as Primavera, Prolog, or similar platforms</li>
</ul>
 
Qualifications and Experience
<ul>
<li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial or government contract administration</li>
<li>Self-starter with a proactive, results-driven mindset</li>
<li>Demonstrated reliability, accuracy, and accountability in previous roles</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse technical and professional backgrounds</li>
<li>Highly detail-oriented and organized</li>
<li>Capable of producing accurate, timely results while maintaining a strong customer service focus</li>
<li>Experience with SBE, DBE, or MWBE program coordination is preferred</li>
</ul>
 
Education
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field</li>
<li>Training or coursework in procurement, contracts, construction, or commercial law is preferred</li>
</ul>
 
Additional Information
<ul>
<li>May be required to perform additional duties as needed</li>
<li>Flexibility to work varying shifts or schedules may be required</li>
</ul>

Contract Administrator II

<h3>Job Description</h3>
IDR is seeking a Paralegal to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Fountain Valley, CA. This role involves supporting legal and contract operations within a dynamic industry environment. The position offers an excellent chance to gain practical in-house legal experience and work closely with senior leadership in a fast-paced setting.
Position Overview for the Paralegal:
<ul>
<li>Support legal and contract administration activities, including drafting and reviewing various contracts using standard legal templates</li>
<li>Manage contract lifecycle processes and maintain electronic filing systems with precision and compliance awareness</li>
<li>Assist in legal document management, tracking, and reporting to ensure smooth legal operations</li>
<li>Collaborate with senior legal and HR teams in a fast-paced and collaborative environment</li>
<li>Demonstrate effective organizational, communication, and multitasking skills to prioritize tasks efficiently</li>
</ul>
Requirements for the Paralegal:
<ul>
<li>High school diploma or GED</li>
<li>Experience in contract drafting and review, preferably in a legal or healthcare setting</li>
<li>Familiarity with contract management or legal document systems (e.g., contract databases, e-signature tools, legal filing systems)</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail and compliance awareness</li>
<li>Ability to handle a short-term assignment with flexibility and professionalism</li>
</ul>
What's in it for you?
<ul>
<li>Competitive compensation package</li>
<li>Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!</li>
<li>Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.</li>
</ul>
Why IDR?
<ul>
<li>25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets</li>
<li>Employee Stock Ownership Program</li>
<li>Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.</li>
<li>Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance</li>
<li>ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.</li>
</ul>

Paralegal

<h3>Job Description</h3>
 
About the Role
 
A leading Am Law 100 law firm is seeking a mid-level Corporate M&amp;A Associate to join its premier corporate practice, with a strong focus on technology and life sciences transactions. The firm advises innovative companies at all stages of development - from early-stage start-ups to global publicly traded corporations—and is widely recognized as one of the top technology M&amp;A practices in the market.
The practice has completed over $750 billion in transactions in recent years, including complex acquisition programs for serial acquirers and high-profile strategic exits for market-leading growth companies.
The role is open across multiple U.S. offices, with priority given to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and New York, though candidates in Seattle, Santa Monica, Washington, D.C., and Boston will also be considered.
 
What You’ll Do
As a mid-level associate, you will play a central role in sophisticated M&amp;A transactions, including:
<ul>
<li>Leading key components of M&amp;A deals with increasing autonomy</li>
<li>Managing and running due diligence processes</li>
<li>Drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements and ancillary transaction documents</li>
<li>Working directly with clients alongside senior partners</li>
<li>Supporting complex strategic acquisitions and exit transactions in the tech and life sciences sectors</li>
</ul>
The firm operates a free-market staffing model, allowing associates to shape their deal mix and build relationships with partners aligned with their interests.
 
Qualifications
Required
<ul>
<li>3–5 years of M&amp;A experience at a leading corporate law firm</li>
<li>Meaningful experience advising technology and/or life sciences companies</li>
<li>Strong deal sheet reflecting complex M&amp;A transactions</li>
<li>Active bar admission in the jurisdiction of the intended office, or eligibility to waive in within 3–6 months</li>
<li>Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills</li>
</ul>
Preferred
<ul>
<li>Experience leading portions of deals with minimal supervision</li>
<li>Superior academic credentials (top law school and/or top-tier GPA)</li>
<li>Entrepreneurial, self-directed approach to work and matter management</li>
</ul>
Note: Sitting for a bar exam is not supported.
 
Practice Fit
This role is best suited for associates whose M&amp;A experience is primarily strategic and operating-company focused, particularly in the technology or life sciences space. The practice is not heavily private-equity-driven, and candidates with demonstrated long-term commitment and continuity in their career progression are strongly preferred.
 
Compensation &amp; Benefits
<ul>
<li>Base salary: $260K – $310K (commensurate with experience and location)</li>
<li>Competitive equity participation</li>
<li>Hybrid work model (3 days in-office)</li>
<li>Relocation assistance provided</li>
</ul>
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Why Join This Firm?
This Am Law 100 firm is consistently ranked among the top U.S. practices for corporate and M&amp;A work, particularly in the technology and life sciences sectors. Associates receive early responsibility, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to work on industry-defining transactions in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
</ul>

Mergers and Acquisitions Associate

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Overview
 
Eastdil Secured is the global real estate investment bank that uniquely combines commercial real estate and capital markets expertise. We provide truly independent advice with the mission to drive value for our clients through creative, actionable ideas and flawless execution. Our knowledge-driven team is comprised of remarkable people who are seamlessly connected across all levels and geographies, merging experience, expertise, and resources to deliver the best strategies from around the globe. With a focus on serving our clients, we thrive on collaboration to execute the world’s most dynamic transactions.
 
At Eastdil Secured, we seek individuals who have the expertise, integrity and dedication needed to drive meaningful impact for our clients. We hire and advance based on merit and actively engage talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation throughout our company.
 
We are currently seeking an Associate with 2-5 years of relevant industry experience to join our Debt Placement team in our San Francisco office. As an Associate, you will be afforded new challenges with the opportunity to develop expertise in your discipline. This position also involves a significant role in business transactions including client and investor communication, supervision of Analysts and the underwriting process, creation and execution of marketing collateral, as well as continued hands-on training.
 
Essential Functions
 
<ul>
<li>Primary responsibilities include start-to-finish transaction execution, collaboration with lenders and clients, and oversight of the financial underwriting</li>
<li>Working closely with senior team members and mentoring and training Analysts</li>
<li>Financial underwriting, due diligence review and transaction execution</li>
<li>Performing comprehensive and in-depth company, real estate, and market analysis</li>
<li>Preparing presentations and other materials for clients</li>
<li>Creating pitches, proposals, and marketing materials</li>
<li>Recognize and build relationships with clients and lenders that ultimately lead to new business</li>
</ul>
 
 Education and Qualifications
 
<ul>
<li>2-5 years of commercial real estate experience.</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for candidates concentrating in business, real estate, finance and/or accounting.</li>
</ul>
 
Experience, Skills and Competencies Required
 
<ul>
<li>Proficient in financial modeling within Excel and preparing presentations within PowerPoint</li>
<li>Strong communication, analytical, and writing skills</li>
<li>Strong ARGUS, financial analysis and excel modeling skills</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to consistently produce high quality work under tight time frames</li>
<li>Eastdil Secured requires each non-administrative exempt staff member (Analyst and above) to be licensed as appropriate real estate salesperson in California</li>
<li>Dedication to building a career in the financial services industry with a focus on real estate finance</li>
<li>Experience in commercial real estate with a focus on capital markets</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships</li>
<li>Willingness to work long hours in a demanding, highly focused, collaborative, and team environment</li>
</ul>
 
Other Duties
 
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
 
Eastdil Secured will not sponsor visas for these positions and will not hire individuals whose work eligibility is based on, for example, F-1 or other student visa status. In addition, not only must candidates be able to work in the United States without sponsorship when hired, they must maintain the ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship throughout their employment.

Associate, Debt

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Title: Legal Specialist - New Graduate (JD/LLM)
Location: Silicon Valley, California (Onsite)
Position Type: Full-Time, Campus Recruitment
Department: Legal &amp; Compliance
Company Overview
Gotion, Inc. is a global innovation leader in the next-generation electric vehicle and energy storage sectors. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with R&amp;D centers spanning Ohio, China, Japan, Singapore, and Europe, we are at the forefront of developing cutting-edge lithium battery technologies and systems. Our mission is to accelerate the advent of electrified transportation and sustainable development on a global scale.
As part of a leading power battery technology company that pioneered the world's first mass commercial e-bus route, we are not just filling a position—we are inviting you to join us in pursuing the dream of a global green energy revolution. At Gotion, you will be highly valued and play a vital role in our growth, with outstanding opportunities for those seeking an exciting and challenging career.
Job Summary
Gotion is seeking a motivated and bright recent law school graduate (JD or LLM) to join our dynamic legal team as a Legal Specialist. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to immerse yourself in the fast-evolving clean energy and high-tech manufacturing sectors. You will work closely with seasoned legal professionals, gaining hands-on experience in corporate law, compliance, intellectual property, and commercial transactions that support our global operations. This role is designed as a launchpad for a successful in-house legal career, with structured mentorship and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Assist in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including NDAs, procurement contracts, vendor agreements, and service contracts.</li>
<li>Support intellectual property management processes, including patent filings, trademark registrations, and maintenance of the company's IP portfolio.</li>
<li>Conduct legal research on U.S. federal and state laws (with a focus on California), regulations, and industry standards relevant to clean technology, manufacturing, and corporate compliance.</li>
<li>Help manage and organize legal documents, corporate filings, and compliance records.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&amp;D, Supply Chain, HR) to provide proactive legal support and risk mitigation advice on daily operations.</li>
<li>Assist in managing external counsel and litigation matters, ensuring efficient and cost-effective legal support.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications &amp; Requirements
<ul>
<li>Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) degree from an accredited U.S. law school, completed or to be completed by [Insert Graduation Date].</li>
<li>Qualified for, or actively preparing for, the California Bar Examination.</li>
<li>Strong foundational knowledge of U.S. corporate law, contract law, and intellectual property principles.</li>
<li>Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.</li>
<li>Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal concepts for non-legal colleagues.</li>
<li>Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, international environment.</li>
<li>A genuine interest in technology, sustainability, and the mission of Gotion.</li>
</ul>

Legal Specialist

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Stott &amp; May is representing an Artificial Intelligence (Legal) Startup in the Bay Area
 
We are seeking a talented and experienced attorney with a proven track record in private practice across Restructuring, Capital Markets, or Corporate M&amp;A, who has a serious passion for artificial intelligence.
 
You will be taking a lead role working hand-in-hand with OpenAI / Palantir calibre AI/ML Researchers to develop purpose-built features and products from the ground up, whilst also using these products to work with and advise some of the World's best-known private equity funds and hedge funds on major transactions.
 
The Role
 
Sitting at the intersection of law and technology. This is perfect for high-performing attorneys eager to apply their legal knowledge in a practical role that is closer to the technology, without the need to step into a 'legal engineer' role which would take you away from practicing the law.
 
Your day-to-day will include:
 
<ul>
<li>Work directly with AI/ML Researchers and Engineers to design new technologies to change the way law is practiced</li>
<li>Deliver direct and honest practitioner feedback on 'what lawyers need'</li>
<li>Take a major role and have a serious say in the hiring of future lawyers as we grow</li>
<li>Engaging in strategic initiatives to elevate our brand, crafting metrics-driven content that reinforces our mission and impact</li>
</ul>
 
You'll be a great fit if:
 
<ul>
<li>A J.D. from a top 25 law school and 7-15 years of experience practicing the law in one of the following areas: Restructuring, Capital Markets, or Corporate M&amp;A</li>
<li>The desire to really contribute to the next generation of technology, but still practice the law</li>
<li>A tinkerer at heart, you have often played around with workflows, tech, or anything to make life more 'efficient.'</li>
<li>You value a positive working environment - no need to 'become part of the family', but you want to build good relationships with those you work with....</li>
</ul>
 
Preferred:
 
<ul>
<li>A formal technical background would be helpful, but it is not needed to knock this out of the park</li>
</ul>

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