Senior Counsel - Complex Trial Teams

Join Tyson & Mendes – Senior Counsel, Complex Trial TeamsWhere Insurance Defense Meets InnovationPlease note: An active bar license in the State of California is required.At Tyson & Mendes, we are not just litigators—we are leaders. As a prominent national firm in insurance defense and trial advocacy, we are renowned for our ambitious mission to combat Nuclear Verdicts® and our results-driven approach to high-stakes litigation. We are expanding our Complex Trial Teams and are on the lookout for skilled Senior Counsel who are eager to make a significant impact in the courtroom and beyond.If you are a seasoned trial attorney who excels in navigating complex, high-stakes cases, values thoughtful strategy over mere spectacle, and wishes to be part of a team that is transforming the landscape of civil defense—this is your moment to shine.

Tyson & Mendes LLP seeks a Senior Counsel for its Complex Trial Teams in San Francisco, CA. This position is designed for experienced trial attorneys with a strong background in insurance defense and high-stakes litigation. Role overview Senior Counsel will join a team known for its leadership in insurance defense and trial advocacy. The focus is on handling complex cases, including those with significant exposure and challenging legal issues. Tyson & Mendes is recognized for its work in combating Nuclear Verdicts® and for delivering results in demanding courtroom settings. What you will do Lead and manage complex, high-stakes trials as part of a collaborative team Develop and execute litigation strategies that emphasize substance and results Play a central role in redefining civil defense approaches within the firm Requirements Active bar license in the State of California (required) Significant experience as a trial attorney, especially with complex litigation and insurance defense Proven ability to navigate high-stakes cases with a strategic mindset This role is ideal for attorneys who value thoughtful strategy over theatrics and want to make a meaningful impact in civil defense.

Join Lyft as a Counsel specializing in Product and Commercial matters related to complex transactions. In this pivotal role, you will provide legal guidance to various business units, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with our organizational goals. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, while also advising on regulatory matters and risk management strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration.

At Olema Oncology, we are committed to advancing innovative treatments for breast cancer and beyond. Our flagship program, palazestrant (OP-1250), represents a pioneering complete estrogen receptor antagonist (CERAN) currently under investigation for metastatic breast cancer, with significant potential both as a standalone therapy and in combination with existing treatments for ER+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer. Furthermore, our subsequent candidate, OP-3136, is a promising KAT6 inhibitor expected to set new standards in efficacy.We foster an environment of scientific excellence through unwavering support, motivation, and constructive challenges among our team members. At Olema, prioritizing our people ensures our work stands out in the industry. If you are prepared to embark on an exciting journey with us and make a meaningful difference for our patients, your career, and the future of medicine, we want to hear from you.Explore our latest corporate presentations here.About the Position: Senior Clinical Trial AssociateAs a Senior Clinical Trial Associate, you will report directly to the Senior Manager, Clinical Trial Leader, and provide essential administrative and operational support to our clinical teams throughout all phases of the study lifecycle, including both in-house and outsourced trials. Your role will facilitate seamless study execution through collaboration with internal teams, external vendors, and site personnel. This includes contributing to essential study documentation such as informed consent forms (ICFs) and central IRB submissions, managing site payments, and overseeing various operational tasks related to the study. You will also serve as a liaison to investigator sites, ensuring effective communication and follow-up.Your responsibilities will encompass assisting with study initiation, maintenance, and closure activities; managing study documentation and materials; supporting vendor management; and maintaining accurate study trackers and financial records. This role adheres strictly to Clinical Standard Operating Procedures and Good Clinical Practice (ICH) guidelines.This position is available in either our San Francisco or Cambridge office and will require approximately 10% travel.Your core responsibilities include:Supporting the Clinical Trial Lead (CTL) and Study Execution Team (SET) by ensuring accurate and comprehensive documentation of study conduct.Managing study-related vendors and acting as the primary contact for contracted CROs, study personnel, contract laboratories, and other relevant vendors.Being a key point of contact for investigator sites...

Become a Leader in Insurance Defense with Tyson & Mendes Please note: A valid bar license in the State of California is mandatory. At Tyson & Mendes, we’re more than just a national litigation firm—we are pioneers in the field of insurance defense and trial advocacy. Renowned for our innovative approach and our audacious mission to eliminate Nuclear Verdicts®, we set the bar for results-oriented representation nationwide. As we expand our footprint across the country, we’re on the lookout for exceptional senior attorneys who embody courtroom prowess, leadership, and a strategic mindset. If you are poised to create a significant impact on clients, cases, and the legal landscape, this is your chance. Why Choose Tyson & Mendes? Lead with Purpose – Embrace a senior position where your insights are valued and your decisions influence outcomes. We grant our senior counsel the autonomy, trust, and resources to manage high-stakes cases.

Fieldguide is hiring a Senior Counsel to shape legal strategy and partner with teams throughout the company. This position plays a key role in compliance, risk management, and providing clear legal guidance that supports business goals. Work can be fully remote from anywhere in the United States, or onsite in San Francisco alongside Fieldguide colleagues. What you will do Advise on compliance and risk issues across the organization Offer practical legal counsel to support company objectives Collaborate with various teams to address legal matters as they arise Location This role is open to candidates based anywhere in the United States, with the option to work remotely or from the San Francisco office.

About VSCO VSCO (pronounced vis–co) is an innovative photography platform that provides a comprehensive suite of editing tools, portfolio sites, client workflows, and a vibrant community to empower photographers in refining their craft, expanding their networks, and establishing successful photography businesses on their own terms. At VSCO, we believe in the potential of photographers. Whether they are embarking on their first paid project or nurturing a well-established practice, we support photographers at every phase of their journey. Our mission is clear: to bridge the gap between the creative aspirations photographers hold and the confidence, tools, and community they need to actualize those dreams. We seek individuals who are passionate and proactive in elevating our company's mission. Our team members have the opportunity to make significant contributions, and we are firm believers that collaborative efforts yield stronger results. Our values are foundational to our team culture and influence our hiring practices. Learn more about the unique working environment at VSCO by visiting our Careers Page. About You As the Senior Product & Commercial Counsel, you will report directly to the General Counsel and play a pivotal role in sculpting VSCO’s product, marketing, and commercial strategies. Your responsibilities will include leading complex contractual negotiations, guiding product and marketing launches, and enhancing our legal operations while maintaining a creator-first approach. What You’ll Do Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Brand & Design, and other business units to integrate legal insights into product development and go-to-market strategies. Draft, negotiate, and manage a diverse array of commercial agreements including SaaS, partnerships, marketing initiatives, events, and vendor contracts. Oversee and refine VSCO’s contracting processes and systems to enhance efficiency, visibility, and scalability. Conduct research and provide counsel on privacy, intellectual property, and platform regulations. Ensure compliance with U.S. and international laws, particularly regarding promotions (sweepstakes, giveaways) and content licensing. Act as a trusted advisor on content policy and intellectual property issues, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Stay informed on legal and regulatory developments, translating them into actionable guidance for the business. Work effectively with external counsel and manage legal expenditures efficiently. Create practical training materials and resources to empower teams in navigating legal frameworks. Advance legal operations by leveraging AI and technology to streamline workflows and maximize impact.

Join Checkr as a Senior Product Counsel and play a pivotal role in shaping our legal strategies and product development. As a key member of our legal team, you will provide expert guidance on product compliance, privacy, and regulatory matters that impact our innovative services.In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring that our products not only meet legal standards but also align with our commitment to fairness and accessibility. Your insights will be crucial in navigating complex legal landscapes and driving our mission forward.

Superhuman team members in this role must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area or New York City and be able to collaborate in person 2 days a week.About SuperhumanSuperhuman is an innovative AI productivity platform that aims to unlock the superhuman potential in everyone. With a suite of applications and intelligent agents, Superhuman integrates seamlessly with over 1 million apps and websites, including Grammarly's writing assistance and Coda's collaborative workspaces. Founded in 2009, Superhuman empowers over 40 million users and thousands of organizations and educational institutions worldwide to eliminate busywork and focus on what truly matters. Discover more at superhuman.com.The OpportunityAs a Senior Product Counsel on our Product, Privacy, and Policy Legal Team, you will:Serve as the primary legal advisor for teams developing Superhuman's next generation of products and features.Guide stakeholders from Product, Design, Marketing, and Engineering throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and beyond.Streamline legal processes and serve as an ambassador for legal topics and reviews.Identify and mitigate product, regulatory, privacy, and other legal risks related to our AI agents and products.Craft innovative strategies for addressing legal issues and establish processes for scalable solutions.Monitor evolving legal and regulatory developments in AI and SaaS, providing guidance to internal stakeholders.Become an expert in AI legal matters and help shape and advance AI legal policy positions.Manage aspects of our intellectual property portfolio.Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements related to product capabilities and IP matters.Design and deliver training on relevant legal topics.Support regulatory engagements as needed.

Role Overview Strava is hiring a Senior Product Counsel in San Francisco. This role partners with teams across the company to guide product and legal strategy. The focus: help Strava build new products that meet legal requirements while supporting creativity and strong user engagement.

About Delinea:Delinea stands at the forefront of safeguarding human and machine identities through innovative, centralized authorization solutions. Our mission is to empower organizations to effectively manage their interactions across the modern enterprise landscape. By harnessing the power of AI-driven intelligence, Delinea's premier cloud-native Identity Security Platform integrates context throughout the entire identity lifecycle, spanning cloud and traditional infrastructures, data, SaaS applications, and AI technologies. This unique platform facilitates the discovery of all identities—including workforce members, IT administrators, developers, and machines—enabling the assignment of appropriate access levels, the detection of anomalies, and real-time threat responses. With deployment timelines measured in weeks rather than months, our solution requires 90% fewer resources to manage compared to the nearest competitor and boasts a remarkable 99.995% uptime, ensuring unparalleled security and operational efficiency. To learn more about Delinea, visit Delinea.com, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.Become a pivotal member of our dynamic global team at Delinea, and contribute to making the world a safer and more secure environment. Our success is fueled by exceptional product leadership, outstanding engineering talent, and strategic investments from TPG. We embrace diversity, innovation, and cultivate a culture rooted in respect and fairness. If you're prepared to challenge the conventional and redefine the status quo in security...

About the Trial/Litigation TeamJoin our dynamic Trial/Litigation Team at the City Attorney's Office, where you will play a crucial role in supporting a busy civil litigation practice. As a Legal Secretary I, you will assist in a variety of tasks, including the preparation and modification of diverse legal documents such as briefs, subpoenas, and jury instructions. Your responsibilities will encompass filing documents with both State and Federal courts, maintaining attorney and case calendars, and responding to inquiries from attorneys, court staff, and the public.Position Information and ResponsibilitiesAs a Legal Secretary I, you will operate under the guidance of attorneys, carrying out essential clerical and secretarial duties in a fast-paced environment. Below are key responsibilities:Prepare, edit, and proofread a wide array of legal documents, ensuring adherence to proper formats, including pleadings, motions, and contracts, utilizing various software tools.Manage legal filings with state and federal courts, including e-filing for confidential documents.Coordinate scheduling for depositions, witnesses, and court reporters.Organize and maintain legal case files, ensuring all records are accurate and up-to-date.Update and manage attorney appointment calendars, staying informed of crucial court dates and local filing procedures.Assist in preparing resolutions and ordinances for the Board of Supervisors.Undertake general administrative tasks and coordinate meetings as needed.Oversee retention contracts and invoicing for consultants, keeping attorneys informed of budgetary matters.Support special projects, including research and public records requests.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Product Counsel specializing in payments to join our dynamic legal team at Column. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert legal guidance on a wide array of payment products and services, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while fostering innovation and business growth. You will collaborate closely with product teams, stakeholders, and external partners to navigate complex legal landscapes and drive strategic initiatives that align with our business objectives.Your expertise will be critical in drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on risk management, and implementing best practices in product development. You will also play a key role in shaping policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks associated with payments.

Laurel develops an AI Time platform designed for professional service firms, enabling organizations to capture, analyze, and optimize how people spend time at work. By automating time capture and connecting time data to business outcomes, Laurel helps firms improve profitability, deliver better client service, and make informed strategic decisions. Clients include global names like EY, Aprio, Crowell & Moring, and Frost Brown Todd. Each year, the platform processes over 1 billion work activities that were previously untracked. The team at Laurel combines expertise in AI, product, and engineering, and values humility, innovation, and a drive to rethink productivity in the knowledge economy. Laurel’s mission is to help professionals deliver more value in less time, opening space for creativity and impact. Role overview The Senior Commercial Counsel will be based in Laurel’s San Francisco office. This position leads legal efforts related to revenue operations and works at the intersection of Legal, Sales, and Finance. What you will do Collaborate with the Go-To-Market team to structure, negotiate, and finalize enterprise agreements Shape contracts that balance risk and business agility, supporting Laurel’s growth Oversee the deal desk, coordinating with Legal, Sales, Finance, and Product to keep deals on track and resolve issues efficiently Engage in daily deal flow, making timely decisions to advance business objectives Contribute to building an AI-driven legal function by using automation, tools, and data to improve efficiency and consistency in contracting Location This position is based in the San Francisco office.

Join Hive as a Senior Commercial Counsel, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping our legal strategies in a dynamic startup environment. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our commercial legal processes and provide insightful counsel on privacy and regulatory matters. Your expertise will be vital in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contractual agreements that drive Hive's growth in the AI industry. We seek an innovative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced setting, adept at leading teams through negotiations, engaging with internal and external executives, and making informed decisions in alignment with company policies and strategies.

The Opportunity Descript is on the lookout for its inaugural in-house attorney, presenting a unique chance to establish the legal function from the ground up. As the Senior Counsel, you will oversee the majority of Descript's daily legal operations, with external counsel available for more intricate matters. This position offers significant autonomy. In this role, you will serve as the primary legal advisor across the organization, collaborating with sales, product, finance, and engineering teams on diverse issues ranging from commercial contracts to AI product guidance and employment matters. You won't merely manage legal operations; you will shape them by developing scalable processes, templates, and frameworks. If you are a pragmatic generalist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and desires to build a legal function instead of inheriting one, this role is tailored for you.

Waymo is hiring a Senior Counsel specializing in trade law to support its autonomous driving technology. This role centers on advising teams about trade regulations and compliance, ensuring the company meets all legal requirements as it develops and deploys its products. Locations San Francisco, CA Mountain View, CA Washington D.C. Key Responsibilities Provide guidance on trade regulations and compliance matters related to Waymo’s technology and business operations. Work with teams from different parts of the company to interpret and apply legal frameworks. Support projects that further Waymo’s mission to improve transportation safety and accessibility.

abridge is hiring a Senior Corporate Counsel focused on Employment and Litigation for its San Francisco office. This position plays a key part in the legal team, handling employment law matters and litigation risk. Role overview This role centers on providing legal guidance on employment issues and supporting compliance with labor laws and regulations. The Senior Corporate Counsel will advise on complex employment situations and help the company navigate legal requirements. What you will do Offer strategic legal counsel on a range of employment matters Manage litigation risks and address employment-related disputes Work closely with HR and management to support compliance and implement employment best practices Collaboration This position works cross-functionally, partnering with HR and leadership to address legal questions and support organizational goals related to employment and litigation.

Role Overview Opendoor is hiring a Senior Corporate Counsel to join its Corporate Legal team in San Francisco. This in-office role centers on public company reporting, securities compliance, and corporate governance. The position offers direct collaboration with Finance, Accounting, and Investor Relations, as well as regular interaction with senior legal leadership. The Senior Corporate Counsel will help shape legal operations, with a focus on innovation and the use of AI to improve processes. Location This position is based at Opendoor's San Francisco, CA office. Candidates must live within 50 miles of the office and be available to work onsite four days per week. Key Responsibilities Lead Public Company Reporting and Securities Compliance Advise senior legal team members on securities matters, such as trading windows, 10b5-1 plans, and Section 16 compliance. Work with Finance, Accounting, and Investor Relations to prepare SEC filings and draft earnings releases, press releases, and communications for shareholders and investors, ensuring all materials meet securities law requirements. Monitor and interpret new and proposed securities laws, NASDAQ rule changes, proxy advisory firm policies, and evolving best practices in corporate governance and ESG, providing timely guidance to the team. Oversee planning and preparation for the annual shareholders' meeting. Manage Board Operations and Corporate Governance Maintain and update compliance documents and policies, including the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, committee charters, and insider trading policies. Offer guidance on equity, executive compensation, and stock administration matters. Assist with corporate entity management for all subsidiaries, including intercompany agreements. Support Strategic Transactions and Initiatives Advise on strategic transactions and corporate priorities, ensuring legal compliance and effective governance throughout the process.

Exciting Career OpportunityJoin Unity Technologies as a Senior Managing Counsel for AI Governance, reporting directly to the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Privacy and AI Governance. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for crafting, executing, and supervising a privacy-focused governance framework that supports the development and deployment of AI technologies. As a key advisor and process architect, your work will ensure adherence to global AI regulations, privacy laws, and ethical benchmarks through collaboration with Product, Security, Legal, and Engineering teams.Your ResponsibilitiesLead AI Program Governance and Policy: Assess the relevance of international AI regulations, spearhead policy formulation, act as the Framework Owner, and set ethical guidelines for AI development. Optimize privacy, safety, and AI assessments while proposing AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency.Manage AI Incident Response: Revise and enhance incident response protocols to include AI-specific triggers and regulatory reporting structures, aligning with existing roles and Security’s AI Acceptable Use Policy.Oversee AI Risk Management: Maintain and refine the AI Risk Management Policy, establishing a comprehensive risk taxonomy that distinguishes between rights-based and technical risks.Ensure Accuracy, Robustness, and Cybersecurity: Provide counsel on adapting security and compliance strategies to meet AI-specific legal requirements, collaborating with technical teams to ensure that AI models meet established accuracy and compliance criteria.Implement Quality Management and Monitoring: Assess and refine standard Quality Management System (QMS) protocols for AI design, testing, validation, and post-market monitoring. Sustain standardized processes and reporting templates for ongoing model performance and compliance.Specialist Consultation: Facilitate specialized legal analysis (e.g., Intellectual Property, Employment) with relevant co-counsel.