Silicon Valley

Job Descriptions - Silicon Valley

Emerging Companies/Venture Capital (EC/VC) Attorney / Counsel

We are seeking a highly qualified mid-level associate to senior-level/counsel to work out of our Silicon Valley office. The candidate will have 3 - 12 years (classes 2013 - 2022) of sophisticated practice experience working on emerging company representation and venture capital. The mid-level associate to senior-level/counsel must have expertise with advising companies through the start-up and venture capital phase, as well as familiarity with IPOs, equity capital markets, M&A, public company reporting, and drafting definitive transaction agreements. All candidates should have industry knowledge in the technology, and/or life sciences sectors. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, Am Law 100 firm experience, and superb writing and communication skills. California State Bar is required.

Mergers and Acquisitions Attorneys

We are seeking highly qualified M&A associates to work in our Silicon Valley office. The M&A associates will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2017 - 2022) of experience working on complex public and private company mergers and acquisitions and drafting definitive transaction agreements, as well as managing all other aspects of a strategic transaction. Experience with either private equity, joint ventures, venture capital, capital markets, corporate governance, or securities law compliance matters will be considered a plus. All candidates should have industry knowledge in the financial, industrial, energy, technology, and/or life sciences sectors. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, Am Law 100 firm experience, and superb writing and communication skills. California State Bar is required.

Technology Transactions Attorney 

We are seeking a mid-level/senior-level associate for our Silicon Valley office. The ideal candidate will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2017 - 2022) of experience in technology transactions and licensing. We preferred candidates have experience with some or all of the following: commercial transactions, data privacy, cybersecurity, life science transactions, including drafting and negotiating collaboration agreements, license agreements, supply and other operational agreements (e.g., Confidential Disclosure Agreements/Non-disclosure agreements (CDAs/NDAs), Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Sponsored Research Agreements (SRAs), Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), Master Services Agreements (MSAs), etc.), and product purchase and sale agreements. Sophisticated transaction support including Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), Financings, Projects, and M&A is helpful. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, Am Law 100 firm experience, and superb writing and communication skills. California State Bar is required.

Corporate Finance Attorney

We are seeking a mid-level/senior-level Corporate Finance Associate to join our Corporate Finance Practice Group at our Silicon Valley office. Our ideal candidate will have ‎3 - 8 years (classes 2017 - 2022) of extensive finance transaction experience with a primary focus on leveraged finance and structured finance experience at an Am Law 100 firm. Specific experience to include representation of lenders and/or borrowers in connection with single-lender and syndicated credit facilities, securitization transactions, venture lending transactions, asset-based lending, leveraged buyouts, corporate recapitalizations, and reorganizations. Ideal candidates will have borrower-side and/or private equity experience. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm experience, and well-developed problem-solving, writing, and communication skills. California State Bar is required.

Data Security Attorney

We are seeking a highly qualified mid-level/senior-level Data Security Associate to work in our Silicon Valley office The data security associate will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2017 - 2022) of experience in data privacy and cybersecurity, as well as breach investigations. Experience with computer programming, database design, artificial intelligence (AI), M&A, public offerings, e-commerce, or other commercial transactions is preferred. Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certification is a plus. Superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required. California State Bar is required.

Commercial Litigation Attorney

We are seeking a highly qualified mid-level associate to senior-level/counsel to work out of our Silicon Valley office. The candidate will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2017 - 2022) of strong complex commercial litigation experience, including taking and defending depositions, researching, drafting pleadings, managing e-discovery, and handling large-scale document productions. Experience with civil/criminal antitrust, class action, product liability, securities, environmental, corporate governance litigation, or internal investigations is helpful but not required. Judicial clerkship is a plus. U.S. Federal Court experience is required. Superior academic credentials, excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required. California State Bar is required.

Capital Markets Attorney

We are seeking a highly qualified Capital Markets Associate to work in our Silicon Valley office. The Capital Markets Associate will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2017 - 2022) of capital markets experience, including IPOs, debt-equity offerings, SEC compliance and disclosures, corporate governance compliance, and general ‘34 Act reporting. Candidates with experience dealing with technology companies are a plus. Superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required. California State Bar is required.

Health Care Regulatory Attorney

Seeking a Health Care Regulatory Associate to work in our Silicon Valley office. The ideal candidate will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2017 - 2022) of experience in health care and life science (HCLS) law. A substantive background and significant experience in handling legal issues pertaining to the HCLS industry, including compliance and regulatory advice, e.g. (HIPAA, (PPSA) Physician Payments Sunshine Act, GDPR, or other privacy laws and regulations), fraud and abuse (e.g., federal anti-kickback, Stark and CMP provisions); Medicare accountable care organizations (ACOs) and other payment alignment systems, Medicare enrollment, billing, and reimbursement; transactional support for healthcare M&A, joint ventures, public offerings deals, and healthcare contracting, clinical research, and/or internal investigations, is preferred. Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certification is a plus. Superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required. California State Bar is required.

Patent Litigation Attorney

We are seeking a patent litigation associate to work out of our Silicon Valley office. The ideal candidate will be a mid-level/senior-level associate with 3 - 8 years (classes 2017 - 2022) of experience with patents, Hatch-Waxman/Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), and related complex technology litigation. The ability to assist with taking and defending depositions and Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) is a plus. Candidates with a Master's or Ph.D. in biology, chemistry, engineering, or a similar life sciences field are required. Superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required. California State Bar and admission to the USPTO are required.

All Attorneys / Associates Requirements

Education

All candidates must be in the top 25% of their graduating class and graduated from one of the top 50 U.S. law schools.  


Work

All candidates must have worked for a well-known law firm unless noted otherwise in the job description. 


Submission

We require candidates to have a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample/deal sheet/representative matters list.

Please forward all 4 requirements with the city and job title in the subject line to hr@milshar.com. 

All applicants reserve the right to direct their submission only to a specific job posting.

All applicants' credentials are held strictly confidential and shall be submitted to the law firm only with the applicants' express prior consent.

 
Compensation

The annualized salary range for all positions is $225,000 - $435,000, based on the candidate’s overall qualifications and experience permitted by law, e.g.; (education, training, and responsibilities). The total compensation package for all positions will also include competitive bonus, health and dental insurance (including spouses and children), life and disability insurance, paid vacation, 401(k) eligibility, paid time off benefits (sick and parental leave), a possible hybrid work environment with technology allowance, and possible reimbursements for moving expenses, bar review courses, bar examination fees, and bar association dues. Salaries for counsels and partners could be outside of the annualized salary range of $225,000 - $435,000, based on experience and responsibilities.
Milshar, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Recruiter and all applicants will receive ‎consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran ‎status, or any other factor prohibited by law.
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