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San Diego, California, The  Privacy Counsel  is responsible for the development and management of a comprehensive enterprise privacy program that is resilient to changes in business practices, regulations and privacy expectations while enabling consistent, effective privacy practices which minimize risk and ensure the confidentiality of protected information across the organization. Core Job Responsibilities Develop, implement, and manage a strategic and comprehensive enterprise-wide privacy program that enables consistent, effective privacy practices which minimize risk and ensure the confidentiality of protected information across the organization  . Privacy Counsel will have primary operational responsibility for the Company’s privacy program, provide consultation around new  service and product development, guide strategy, develop and operationalize policies around the collection, use, storage and disposal of information and act as a key educational leader for privacy strategy and operations. Job Tasks:  Develop, implement, and manage a strategic and comprehensive enterprise-wide privacy program that enables consistent, effective privacy practices which minimize risk and ensure the confidentiality of protected information across the organization.  Maintain privacy program documentation, including records of processing, privacy notices, policies, procedures, incidents/ breaches and data protection guides. Investigate potential data privacy incidents, identify applicable legal obligations, and execute data breach response plan. Negotiate, draft and review the data privacy and security aspects of contracts with internal and external business partners to effectively manage and mitigate privacy risks via contract terms and conditions across a wide spectrum of clients and vendors, develop standard provisions, and escalation processes.  Develop and manage procedures for vetting and auditing vendors for compliance with the privacy and data security policies and legal requirements.      Perform privacy impact assessments and advise the business on privacy controls. In connection with acquisition activity, lead due diligence and integration efforts relating to data privacy and security.   Lead training and awareness efforts as needed and/or required to increase employee understanding of privacy policies, data handling practices, and legal obligations.      Conduct regular privacy program assessments to identify gaps in compliance and risks to the business, and work with the business to mitigate findings.      Monitor emerging privacy concerns and/or threats, respond to legislative changes through regular reviews and revisions of privacy policies and internal processes, and advise relevant stakeholders on appropriate courses of action.   Internal Customers & Partners Executive and Business Division Leaders Information Technology and Marketing Departments Human Resources   External Customers Clients Vendors Healthcare Professionals Regulatory Agencies   Systems: MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point) Candidate/client databases (e.g. Salesforce, etc.)   Direct Reports  – None Travel  – Some travel to company locations in U.S. Exemption Status:   Exempt Required Education / Certifications Bachelors’ Degree Juris Doctorate   Preferred Education/Certifications: CIPP/US, CIPM Membership in Texas or California Bar   Minimum Experience:  At least 10 years legal or privacy experience with a minimum of 5 years working the privacy field.   Required Experience In-depth understanding and working experience with privacy compliance guidelines and regulations including HIPAA and GDPR. Experience with CCPA, FERPA, TCPA, FCRA and the NIST standards preferred.

Santa Clara, California, Agilent Technologies, Inc. (“Agilent” or “company”) has retained Major, Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis to conduct a search for a Vice President, Global Intellectual Property , to be located at its corporate headquarters in Santa Clara, CA.  Agilent is an equal opportunity employer.  Interested candidates, please respond to Carol Warren Simon and Tam Pham, or to the MLA search consultant who contacted you about this search. Please do not contact Agilent directly; all resumes sent to the company will be routed to MLA for handling and will create delays. Overview : The Vice President, Global Intellectual Property will lead a global team responsible for company-wide protection and development of Agilent’s broad intellectual property portfolio consisting of life science, diagnostic and analytical instrumentation products, software, and solutions. Company Overview : Agilent is a leader in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets. The Company provides laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise, enabling customers to gain the insights they seek. Agilent’s expertise and trusted collaboration give their customers the highest confidence in their solutions. Location : Santa Clara, CA; or remote possibility with travel as necessary. Experience : Minimum of 15 years of combined law firm and in-house corporate experience in the medical device, life sciences, and/or in vitro diagnostics sectors.  Broad experience with portfolio management, IP litigation and transactions, and strategic global IP planning is required.  Must have at least 5 years in progressively increasing IP leadership roles and a proven track record of leading IP teams.  Educational background in life sciences field is required. Process: Interested candidates please submit your resume (in MS Word format) to Carol Warren Simon and Tam Pham or to the MLA recruiter who contacted you about this position.   

Culver City, California, Major, Lindsey & Africa has been exclusively retained by the Cronos Group to fill the Head of Regulatory position described below: Company:  Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON, TSX:  CRON), headquartered in Toronto, Canada, is an innovative global cannabinoid company, with international production and distribution across five continents. The Company is engaged in the cultivation, manufacture, and marketing of cannabis and cannabis-derived products for the medical and adult-use markets. Cronos Group is committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology and product development.  With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos Group is building an iconic brand portfolio. Position:  A key member of the Legal Department’s leadership team, this role will be based in Culver City, California (although New York City may also be a possibility) and provide broad legal regulatory support to Cronos Group’s United States hemp and CBD platform. This role will work directly alongside, and in support of, Cronos Group’s highly experienced business teams and legal professionals to provide strategic and practical legal advice on a wide variety of legal regulatory issues. Experience:  The successful candidate will hold a J.D. from a reputable law school, will have obtained foundational training at a top law firm, and will have a minimum of 8+ years of practice experience with the FDA and the FTC and/or other regulatory agencies. Specific experience relating to food and dietary supplements, retail sales of consumer goods, and the advertising, promotion, manufacturing & sales practices of those goods is preferred.

Costa Mesa, California, Major, Lindsey & Africa (“MLA”) has been exclusively retained to conduct a search for a  Vice President, Legal Affairs  for  Automobile Club of Southern California  (“AAA” or “Company”). Our client is an equal opportunity employer. Please do not contact Automobile Club of Southern California directly; all resumes will be routed back to MLA and will create delays for your candidacy. Overview:  Together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, the Automobile Club of Southern California (Auto Club) is the largest AAA motor club in the United States, serving more than 17 million members in 21 states and employing approximately 14,000 staff.  Founded in 1900, the Auto Club provides a wide range of products and services, including roadside assistance, travel, insurance, financial, automotive and DMV-related services.  Rated A+ by AM Best, the Auto Club’s affiliated insurance group, Auto Club Enterprises Insurance Group, is one of the largest auto and home insurers in California and is expanding rapidly in other states.     Experience:  Reporting to the Auto Club’s Senior Vice President and General Counsel, the Vice President, Legal Affairs will direct and manage all legal services for the organization, including litigation, insurance regulatory and transactional legal matters and insurance defense. This position will lead a team of 48 lawyers (22 in Costa Mesa, CA) and 51 legal professionals, and advise and counsel the organization’s senior management and executives on strategic initiatives, complex litigation and legal compliance. The successful candidate must be a member of the CA BAR (or be prepared to pass the CA Bar) and have 15+ years’ experience at a top law firm and/or in-house in roles of increasing responsibility. This position requires a business-minded lawyer with proven expertise in one or more of the following legal practice areas: corporate law and governance, insurance regulatory, litigation or transactional. Compensation:  Competitive package commensurate with experience. Location:  Costa Mesa, CA Relocation:  Yes, however, there is a preference for local candidates.  Bar:  Member of the CA Bar or member in good standing of at least one U.S. State Bar other than California and prepared to pass the CA Bar.

Oakland, California,   Position Description    As a member of the Litigation Group, this attorney will manage and advise on non-medical malpractice litigation matters. The Senior Counsel will have a broad litigation practice supporting Kaiser Permanente’s operations as an integrated delivery system in California and the eight other jurisdictions where Kaiser Permanente operates. In light of increasing healthcare regulation and enforcement, Kaiser Permanente particularly welcomes applications from candidates with expertise in managing government investigations and enforcement actions, class actions, white collar matters, and other high-risk or high-profile litigation.         Principal Responsibilities Advise complex organizations within KP enterprise-wide, across multiple legal business entities. Advise Health Plan & Hospitals leadership regarding False Claims Act matters, government investigations, complex business disputes, managed care litigation, privacy lawsuits, class actions, and high-profile cases with potentially significant reputational and business impact. Practice also may include some management of single-plaintiff employment litigation matters.     Basic Qualifications A minimum of 8+ years of complex litigation experience (excluding workers’ compensation and medical malpractice), preferably including prosecution or defense of False Claims Act cases and/or other criminal claims, trial experience, and class action experience. Demonstrated qualities consistent with the Department’s preferred operating style, i.e., mutual respect, fairness, honesty, ethical behavior, independent, creative thinking while operating as a team member. Excellent interpersonal skills with clients, co-workers, and subordinates. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in most of all of the above-referenced areas. Applicable bar license or willingness to obtain such license within two years. JD required. Excellent academic and professional qualifications. Excellent references.   Preferred Qualifications Substantial litigation experience in prosecuting or defending major healthcare clients in False Claims Act cases and/or similar civil or criminal matters. Substantial complex litigation experience in the health law field (excluding workers’ compensation and medical malpractice). Trial experience. Significant class action experience. Big law firm training a plus. Primary Location:  Rockville, MD, or Oakland, CA, Pasadena, CA

Los Angeles, California, Major, Lindsey & Africa has been exclusively retained to conduct a search for a Corporate Counsel for OpenGate Capital Management to be located in Los Angeles, CA. Overview :  This position will handle a variety of general corporate and transactional work for OpenGate and on behalf of Opengate’s numerous portfolio companies located in the U.S. and abroad. This position will have exposure to a variety of commercial transactional work, especially in the operations space; including but not limited to vendor/vendee contracts, purchase and service agreements, supply agreements, compliance and regulatory matters, compensation matters and executive employment agreements. This person will also be responsible for the issuance and administration of management equity grants for the various portfolio companies and for all corporate governance matters for U.S. portfolio companies and supervision of governance matters for foreign portfolio companies. This candidate will report to the General Counsel and potentially work closely with OpenGate’s M&A and Operations teams, as well as c-suite executives at OpenGate’s portfolio companies. Company :  OpenGate Capital is a private equity firm that strives to acquire and optimize lower middle market businesses throughout North America and Europe. With a strategic international presence and a deep focus on key industry sectors (Technology, Consumer, Business Services & Industrials), OpenGate leverages their in-house investing and operational resources to drive long-term value creation while offering creative solutions to meet any Sellers’ needs.  Experience :  A minimum of practicing 3 years in a sophisticated transactional department of a law firm along with some corporate governance experience. Valid license to practice law in California and in good standing with California State Bar Association.  Location : Los Angeles, CA Relocation : No, local candidates only.   Bar : Must be a member in good standing with California State Bar Association. Must be a member in good standing with California State Bar Association.

California, Xperi invents, develops and delivers technologies that enable extraordinary experiences. We make entertainment more entertaining, and smart devices smarter. From the home to the car to everywhere in between, managing content and connections in a way that is smart, immersive, and personal is precisely what Xperi’s technologies do. Our inventions are foundational to the global entertainment ecosystem and our products and data improve every aspect of the digital entertainment experience, from choice to consumption. Content markets are changing, fast. Consumers face a simultaneously expanding and fragmenting set of choices. Xperi technology cuts through the chaos, putting us at the forefront of fast-moving trends in streaming, digital entertainment, and AI applications – in any environment. Xperi is at the heart of extraordinary experiences. We can’t wait to show you what’s next.   Commercial Legal Affairs Senior Director  This position will support the outbound licensing of Xperi’s intellectual property portfolios, a business within the company that generates $500 million of revenue annually.  Specifically, the successful candidate will draft and negotiate highly-complex domestic and international licensing agreements, while considering various related legal, business and financial issues. This position will communicate with internal colleagues within the sales, legal, and finance teams.  The successful candidate will be an effective business partner who is able to provide practical advice, lead negotiations with customers, and close commercial deals.  This position will also solicit legal advice from outside counsel, comply with and shape the internal policy of the licensing program and play a key role in improving the licensing program.  This position will be located in Burbank.  Title and compensation to be commensurate with experience. Responsibilities / Qualifications: Law degree from a top tier accredited law school and California bar license or ability to practice in California as a registered in-house counsel. Minimum of 10+ years of experience at a top tier law firm and/or in-house technology company (some in-house experience preferred); experience in drafting and negotiating technology and licensing agreements is preferred. Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills. Business-oriented lawyer with great attention to detail and ability to work well with cross-functional organizations. Ability to think practically and be solution-oriented. Ability to work independently and appropriately prioritize and handle multiple projects concurrently in an extremely fast-paced environment. Capable of articulating complex issues succinctly and identifying and assessing risk efficiently.   Benefits & Perks Our employees and their families are important to us and our comprehensive pay, stocks and benefits programs reflect that.  Xperi supports personal well-being, builds financial security, and enables employees to share in the success of Xperi. Xperi is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

El Segundo, California, Our client, Beyond Meat, is seeking an SEC/corporate governance lawyer to manage these functions in support of the General Counsel. This is a ground-floor opportunity to join a burgeoning, successful brand and a lean legal team. As the Corporate Counsel, you will report to the General Counsel, and work on securities, corporate governance, complex commercial matters, transactions and other projects from the Company's El Segundo, California headquarters (post-COVID). This is a terrific role for candidates who can work independently, and who have a 'roll up your sleeves' and 'no matter is too small' mentality. Interested candidates with detailed understanding of, and experience handling, SEC and NASDAQ disclosure and reporting requirements, corporate governance matters, and some experience in corporate, commercial, M&A, and finance matters are encouraged to apply by sending a resume and a cover letter to BeyondMeatCorpCounsel@MLAGlobal.com  

Thousand Oaks, California, Amgen Senior Counsel -- Strategic Transactions Thousand Oaks, CA This Senior Counsel will be part of a legal team that supports Amgen's Business Development group in a variety of life sciences transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, collaborations, and in-licenses and out-licenses involving biotech and pharmaceutical products and technology, while working closely with other Amgen functional groups (R&D, Finance, Operations, Commercial), and coordinating with various members of the Law Department. This position may also provide support for equity investments by Amgen's venture fund and ongoing alliances with Amgen's key partners. Basic Qualifications: J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an ABA accredited law school, admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction and four (4) years of experience practicing law. Preferred Qualifications: 7+ years of law firm or in-house experience Experience with a Fortune 500 corporation (preferably in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry), or a nationally recognized law firm Significant experience advising on, drafting and negotiating complex licensing and partnering agreements and/or corporate transactions, such as M&A transactions, with a strong preference for biotechnology industry or pharmaceutical industry transactions experience Specific Responsibilities May Include: Draft and negotiate complex licensing agreements and collaboration agreements Draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts typical for the life sciences industry, including simple license agreements, research agreements, development and supply agreements Draft and negotiate stock purchase agreements, investor rights agreements and other agreements ancillary to investments in private companies Serve as in-house lead for M&A transactions, coordinating with internal stakeholders, outside counsel and advisors and opposing counsel. Provide legal advice and support for existing alliances and partnerships Advise internal client groups and senior management on contract interpretation, dispute resolution, IP ownership, product registration, legal issues related to the development, marketing and distribution of pharmaceutical products, corporate governance and other legal risks Advise junior attorneys and contract specialists on the preparation, negotiation and execution of more routine documents and agreements Work with the Business Development team and other departments within the company to conduct and coordinate due diligence efforts with strategic investments, licensing and M&A transactions. Key Attributes: Excellent analytical and legal drafting skills Strong interpersonal skills to interact directly with clients and colleagues at all levels and across different functions of the organization Ability to handle, prioritize and follow through on a high volume of work, setting appropriate priorities with clients and delivering results efficiently Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter, to develop and implement strategic solutions to challenging problems and effectively drive issues to closure and to participate in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment We understand that to effectively sustain and grow as a global enterprise and deliver for patients — we must ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. Our culture is what makes Amgen a special place to work. We have a powerful shared purpose around our mission - to serve patients. We respect one another, recognize contributions, and have embedded collaboration, trust, empowerment and inclusion in all that we do. At Amgen, contributions are recognized - and strong performance is rewarded. Regularly recognized as a "Best Place to Work," we enable staff to chart their own career paths based on their unique talents by offering challenging assignments, active career development, coaching and individual rewards. Join Us If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen. Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients. Amgen's outstanding compensation package features comprehensive benefits. To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, please visit us online at http://careers.amgen.com/ and search job #R-104222. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Menlo Park, California, Corcept Therapeutics (“Corcept” or the “Company”) has exclusively retained Major, Lindsey & Africa (“MLA”) to conduct a search for a Vice President of Intellectual Property (“VP of IP”) to be located in its corporate headquarters in Menlo Park, California.  Interested candidates should submit their resumes to Jay Kim and Carol Simon at CorceptIP@mlaglobal.com , or the MLA search consultant who reached out to you about this position.  Please do  not contact Corcept directly; resumes sent to the Company will be routed back to MLA for handling. Company: Founded in 1998, Corcept Therapeutics Inc. is a publicly traded pharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of drugs that treat severe metabolic, psychiatric and oncologic disorders by modulating the effects of the stress hormone, cortisol.  It is the leader in this field. Overview: Corcept Therapeutics seeks an experienced attorney to lead and grow its Intellectual Property function.  The Vice President of Intellectual Property will oversee procurement of Corcept’s intellectual property, including patents, trademarks and trade secrets.  With the Executive Team, the VP of IP will devise strategies to increase the value of Corcept’s commercial and clinical assets and will implement procedures for identifying inventive ideas, evaluating their potential value and securing legal protection for them. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidate will have a background in life sciences, strong intellectual curiosity, and leadership experience.  This position will be an integral part of Corcept’s collaborative and energetic legal team and will have one attorney report. Compensation: Competitive. Relocation: Local candidates strongly preferred. Experience: 10+ years of IP experience, with a strong understanding of patent prosecution and patent portfolio management.  Prior experience in a law firm, as well as in-house in the life sciences industry are preferred.  Bar: JD and membership in good standing in at least one state bar.  Registration with the USPTO is required. Process: Interested candidates please submit your resume (in MS Word format) to CorceptIP@mlaglobal.com , or to the MLA recruiter who contacted you about this position.   

San Francisco, California, Reimagine your legal career  Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. With over 2,400 employees spanning North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable corporate legal departments to drive efficiency and growth to adapt to a demanding new era.  Axiom empowers you to take control of how you work while contributing your expertise to the world's best companies.  Currently, we're hiring  Technology Lawyers who want hourly/ad hoc work  to join us with 3+ years of experience drafting and negotiating technology related contracts and agreements including SaaS, software licensing and confidentiality Experience in the SaaS industry required Experience with internet, social media and e-commerce issues A solid understanding of general product, business development and policy related to online consumer facing platforms Experience working with product development and engineering teams. Demonstrated experience advising clients in the development of internet, mobile, video or gaming products Experience with consumer protection issues, the Communications Decency Act, the E Commerce Directive strongly preferred Ability to travel to work on-site in San Francisco and an active membership with the CA State Bar The responsibilities for this role will include:   Providing practical legal advice and support on international business matters in a fast-paced environment  Working with and advising business clients directly, as well as providing guidance and practical solutions for various corporate policies  Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement.  Diversity  is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, offering access to a variety of professional development programs and continuing legal education opportunities.  Since 2000, we’ve reached legal professionals globally and been committed to reimagining legal work. We seek to live up to the New York Times’ prediction that, “A more sweeping transformation may be on the horizon. And it may look a lot like Axiom”.    Our company is ranked #1 in business of law, innovation in corporate strategy, and innovation in law firm efficiency by the Financial Times.  Learn more about working at Axiom .  

Oakland, California,   Position Description  This position is responsible for leading the Health Plan & Payor Operations Practice Group of the Legal Department.  The Health Plan & Payor Operations Practice Group is composed of health law lawyers whose primary accountability is to provide legal services supporting Kaiser Permanente operations as an HMO, indemnity insurer, and administrative services organization in its non-governmental lines of business.  This practice includes regulatory, compliance and business development dimensions.  The PGM is also a member of the Legal Department’s leadership team and shares joint accountability for ensuring the Department’s provision of high-quality legal services, achievement of the highest levels of customer satisfaction, establishing and managing the Department budget, controlling costs, and assisting the Kaiser Permanente organization in achieving its charitable purposes.       Principal Responsibilities Manages the work of the Health Plan & Payor Operations Practice Group, including: Cultivates highest and best use of legal professionals in accordance with Department model, which achieves high quality advice and service with lower cost by utilizing high-performing attorneys. Handles the HPPO Practice Group’s administrative, financial, and governance functions, including but not limited to budgets, reserves, approvals, reporting, recruiting, etc. Develops inhouse lawyers’ technical and strategic skills and creates opportunities for them to achieve recognition and leadership. Cultivates and manages relationships with customers, including reaching agreements for the most efficient use of legal resources. Provides appropriate oversight and feedback to individuals, including formal and informal performance appraisals. Escalates legal and risk management issues to the appropriate levels in Kaiser Permanente. Promotes a culture of excellence, accountability, learning, and collegiality.   Basic Qualifications 12+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, primarily in health law. Recognized (externally and/or internally) as an expert in one or more specialties within the health law area. Excellent legal judgment. Demonstrates leadership capability, including experience in managing change efforts designed to increase efficiency and quality within the legal function and the larger organization. Demonstrated experience in leading substantial team-based projects, with documented leadership success in driving outcomes that have material value to the organization. Excellent interpersonal skills, including demonstrated success in fostering collaboration, cooperation and collegiality between senior leadership and legal staff, and among lawyers from various practice groups. Demonstrates modeling of open, courageous, objective and calm dialogue with leadership and colleagues. Actively discourages indirect or covert communications. Demonstrates self-reflection and self-development. Seeks out opportunities for learning and ongoing professional development, particularly regarding learning about the broader health care industry and legal issues outside one’s area of expertise. Actively solicits and is receptive to feedback from others, demonstrating openness to viewpoints different from own. Demonstrates a broad understanding of economic, social, and political trends and developments that may impact the business. Demonstrates ongoing commitment to and promotion of diversity and inclusion in the organization and workplace. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. California State Bar license or willingness to obtain California State Bar license required. JD required. Excellent references.   Primary Location: Oakland, CA, Pasadena, CA, or Rockville, MD

San Francisco, California, FibroGen, Inc. (“FibroGen”) has retained Major, Lindsey & Africa (“MLA”) on an exclusive basis to conduct a search for Senior Commercial and Licensing Counsel (“Counsel”), to be located in San Francisco, California. Interested candidates, please respond to the MLA recruiter who contacted you about this search or directly to FibroGenSCL@MLAGlobal.com .  Please do not contact FibroGen directly; all resumes sent to FibroGen will be routed to MLA for handling and may cause delays. Position Overview: FibroGen seeks a seasoned attorney with licensing and compliance experience to manage diverse projects as part of its stable, well-staffed Legal department. S/he will provide transactional support, including licensing, for a variety of areas including manufacturing, clinical, compliance and commercial contracting.  FibroGen offers a unique opportunity to work with an exceptionally strong in-house team on a diverse pipeline of clinical development, drug discovery and commercialization efforts across multiple jurisdictions.  Company Overview: FibroGen, lnc. is a leading public biotechnology company with multiple products in late stage clinical development, under NDA review, and in early commercial stage. We work at the intersection of pioneering science and patient need. Our research and development teams seek to identify and develop innovative drugs with the greatest promise of becoming first-in-class medicines for the treatment of chronic and life-threatening conditions such as anemia, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and pancreatic cancer. Our product candidates leverage the body’s natural pathways, providing us with the scientific insight to investigate their potential across multiple diseases. Location: San Francisco, CA  (but remote work until safe) Relocation:   This is a national search, but local candidates are preferred. Experience: 7-12+ years of experience as an attorney in a law firm or in-house legal environment in the biotechnology or pharmaceuticals industry.  Experience with commercial and compliance support of marketed products is preferred. Contract drafting, and negotiation experience is required, including, (ideally) clinical and manufacturing agreements.  The ability to speak and/or write Mandarin Chinese is helpful but not required. Process: Interested candidates please submit your resume (in MS Word format) to FibroGenSCL@MLAGlobal.com, or to the MLA recruiter who contacted you about this position.   

Los Angeles, California, Reimagine your legal career  Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. With over 2,400 employees spanning North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable corporate legal departments to drive efficiency and growth to adapt to a demanding new era.  Axiom empowers you to take control of how you work while contributing your expertise to the world's best companies.  Currently, we're hiring  Privacy lawyers  to join us with: Substantive data protection and data privacy experience and an in-depth knowledge of U.S. and EU privacy statutes – including GDPR, CCPA Experience standardizing policies, protocols, and training programs, including the associated documents such as vendor and client contracts. This includes providing guidance across various stakeholders, such as business and product development, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations, and procurement Experience providing legal advice regarding privacy, privacy impact assessments, data-sharing, and related issues Vendor relationship management/contract negotiation is a plus Excellent academic and law firm credentials, with experience in a dynamic in-house environment preferred Active membership in the California bar The responsibilities for this role will include: Providing legal advice regarding privacy compliance requirements and opportunities for improvement of privacy policies Working with and advising business and compliance clients directly, as well as providing guidance and practical solutions Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement.  Diversity  is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, offering access to a variety of professional development programs and continuing legal education opportunities.  Since 2000, we’ve reached legal professionals globally and been committed to reimagining legal work. We seek to live up to the New York Times’ prediction that, “A more sweeping transformation may be on the horizon. And it may look a lot like Axiom”.    Our company is ranked #1 in business of law, innovation in corporate strategy, and innovation in law firm efficiency by the Financial Times.  Learn more about working at Axiom .  

San Diego, California, Reimagine your legal career  Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. With over 2,400 employees spanning North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable corporate legal departments to drive efficiency and growth to adapt to a demanding new era.  Axiom empowers you to take control of how you work while contributing your expertise to the world's best companies.  We're seeking a Privacy Lawyer to join our San Diego office. Our lawyers are responsible for helping our clients solve exciting business challenges in the legal departments of some of the world’s largest companies. Join us on our mission to change the future of law. Specifically, you will:  Provide legal advice regarding privacy compliance requirements and opportunities for improvement of privacy policies Work with and advise business and compliance clients directly, as well as providing guidance and practical solutions Ideal candidate & requirements:  Substantive data protection and data privacy experience and an in-depth knowledge of U.S. and EU privacy statutes – including GDPR, CCPA Experience standardizing policies, protocols, and training programs, including the associated documents such as vendor and client contracts. This includes providing guidance across various stakeholders, such as business and product development, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations, and procurement Experience providing legal advice regarding privacy, privacy impact assessments, data-sharing, and related issues Vendor relationship management/contract negotiation is a plus Excellent academic and law firm credentials, with experience in a dynamic in-house environment preferred Active membership in the California bar Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement.  Diversity  is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, offering access to a variety of professional development programs and continuing legal education opportunities.  Since 2000, we’ve reached legal professionals globally and been committed to reimagining legal work. We seek to live up to the New York Times’ prediction that, “A more sweeping transformation may be on the horizon. And it may look a lot like Axiom”.    Our company is ranked #1 in business of law, innovation in corporate strategy, and innovation in law firm efficiency by the Financial Times.  Learn more about working at Axiom .  

Oakland, California, Leading the future of health care.   Many organizations have a mission statement. We have a calling: to lead the way to a better future for health care delivery and finance. Through our leadership in the use of advanced technology, creation of innovative care delivery and cost-control solutions, and influence on health policy and reform efforts, we play an important role in shaping the future of health care delivery and finance in the nation. Currently, we have an exceptional opportunity for an experienced health care attorney to handle a variety of complex legal matters.   Health Care Attorney Oakland, California   The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (TPMG) is the largest multi-specialty group practice in the nation with more than 9,000 physicians and more than 35,000 non-physician employees, and a 75-year tradition of providing high quality, cost-effective medical care to our patients. TPMG currently provides care to more than four million patients in Northern California as part of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program.   The attorney in this role will provide legal advice and counsel to TPMG’s physician leaders and other executives, managers, and administrators.  The successful candidate will have significant experience in diverse areas of corporate and commercial law within a health care environment, including health care regulatory and policy compliance, intellectual property, clinical research, some commercial litigation management experience, privacy, and complex contract review, drafting and negotiation.    The ideal candidate will have at least 8-12 years of experience advising a health care system or systems, as internal or external counsel, with a significant employed and/or contracted physician component, extensive experience identifying and helping to resolve health care regulatory issues, and a demonstrated understanding of physician/hospital/health plan relationships. Proven strong client service, project management, problem solving, negotiation, change management, and both written and verbal communication skills are essential.     The successful candidate will have a JD, be an active member of the California State Bar, or within one year of employment, either become a member of the California State Bar or become a California Registered In-House Counsel.   We offer competitive salaries and a generous benefits package. For immediate consideration, please visit http://kp.org/careers for complete qualifications and job submission details, referencing job number 906869.   Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.   External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.   This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.   kp.org/careers   KAISER PERMANENTE   Discover what it’s like to be part of an industry-leading organization driving innovative care and technology. Get social with us and see what people are saying!   Glassdoor and LinkedIn: Kaiser Permanente Facebook: Kaiser Permanente Thrive Twitter: @KPCareers YouTube: Kaiser Permanente Careers  

Newport Beach, California, Boardwalk is currently seeking a  Real Estate Paralegal   to join our team in Newport Beach. The Paralegal will have experience from a leading national or regional law firm, or real estate company and be responsible for providing administrative legal support to the Leasing Team. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Provide support to corporate legal team, focusing on real estate matters Ability to complete/prepare pre-approved real estate templates (leases, amendments, etc.) and other legal documents. Review surveys Prepare and review lease abstracts Review and prepare exhibits for leases and other in-house generated legal documents Review leases and other documents and identify non-standard language   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or University required; Paralegal certificate preferred A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years prior experience in real estate transactions Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications desired and working knowledge of JD Edwards a plus Advanced knowledge of landlord-tenant law a plus Boardwalk offers an attractive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to be part of an exciting and fast paced organization. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Boardwalk is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans)

Newport Beach, California, Boardwalk Investments Group, LLC ("Boardwalk") is a privately held commercial real estate investment company. Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, the Firm currently manages a commercial real estate portfolio comprised of retail, mixed-use, office and multifamily assets located primarily in Orange County, California. The Firm is led by a seasoned management team with over 50 years of commercial real estate experience. Since 2012, Boardwalk's investment strategy is to actively acquire, stabilize, and manage commercial real estate located in core, coastal markets in California. In 2019, the Firm transacted in over $150 million of acquisitions including grocery-anchored, mixed-use and high street retail assets. Boardwalk is currently seeking a  Real Estate Attorney  to join our team in Newport Beach.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Draft, interpret and negotiate various real estate related contracts including commercial real estate leases, purchase and sale agreements, licenses, consulting and service agreements, vendor and construction contracts, estoppels, SNDAs and other ancillary real estate documents. Manage and resolve commercial tenant lease issues and ensure tenant lease compliance. Manage legal work for the company as needed. Help support the company’s business needs and objectives through strong legal advice and guidance. Provide advice and counsel to executive members of the company regarding corporate business matters, real estate issues, and other general legal advice.   Manage litigation and provide supervision for outside counsel, if needed.     REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Juris Doctorate Degree from a top Law School with commensurate academic performance is required A minimum of one to three (1-3) years legal experience in the following area(s): Real Estate Transactions, with emphasis on commercial leasing Landlord/Tenant Law in California Prior real estate sales experience helpful Ability to multi-task and meet demanding deadlines In house counsel and/or law firm experience required Boardwalk offers an attractive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to be part of an exciting and fast paced organization.  The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Boardwalk is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans)  

California, Our client, a leading insurance company, is actively seeking an experienced insurance claims coverage lawyer to join its dynamic legal team, in its Southern California office. Target candidates will have 8+ years of law firm and/or in-house experience working with insurance defense and litigation matters, and must have experience with analyzing complex claims and providing guidance, risk assessment, and oversight to the claims litigation department. Must also have strong communication and legal research skills. Excellent opportunity to bring your experience to a national company with an established legal team! Local candidates preferred. 

California, Our client, a leading insurance company, is actively seeking an experienced insurance claims coverage lawyer to join its dynamic legal team, in its Southern California office. Target candidates will have 8+ years of law firm and/or in-house experience working with insurance defense and litigation matters, and must have experience with analyzing complex claims and providing guidance, risk assessment, and oversight to the claims litigation department. Must also have strong communication and legal research skills. Excellent opportunity to bring your experience to a national company with an established legal team! Local candidates preferred.