NewLitigation Associate Attorney Orion PlacementLitigation Associate AttorneySan Ramon, CA$160,000–$250,000 / yearOur team is known for delivering practical, strategic legal solutions while fostering a collaborative environment where attorneys gain meaningful responsibility, mentorship, and long-term career growth. Our attorneys enjoy meaningful courtroom experience, sophisticated legal work, and a supportive team culture that encourages professional development.
NewWorkers Compensation Attorney Goldman, Magdalin, Straatsma LLPWorkers Compensation AttorneyBurlingame, CAThe Associate Attorney will be responsible for all aspects of the workers’ compensation case, including evaluating the merits of the case, providing guidance and counsel to the clients through effective communication, medical review, and negotiating, settling and litigating cases, if necessary. With offices serving all venues in California, our attorneys provide high-quality representation for our premier client base of insurance carriers, third-party administrators and self-insured employers.
NewSenior Attorney Kaizen StackupSenior AttorneySan Francisco, CA$335,000–$350,000 / yearJob Description Senior Attorney – Emerging Company & Venture Capital Practice Are you ready to take your legal career to the next level while working with some of the most innovative and fast-growing companies in the tech space? You’ll be hands-on with early and late-stage venture financings, serve as “external GC” for exciting emerging companies, and help shape the future of the innovation economy.
NewMunicipal / Public Law Attorney Associate - Advisory / Transactional / Counsel Work Direct CounselMunicipal / Public Law Attorney Associate - Advisory / Transactional / Counsel WorkSan Rafael, CA$150,000–$190,000 / yearThis is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with public agency or municipal law experience who wants meaningful client responsibility and exposure to a broad range of municipal governance, public contracting, regulatory, land use, ethics, and advisory matters . Why This Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to develop a broad California municipal and public law practice while working directly with public agency clients on sophisticated advisory and transactional matters.
NewSenior Business & Corporate Transactions Attorney Direct CounselSenior Business & Corporate Transactions AttorneyAlameda, CA$207,000–$225,000 / yearThis position is ideal for a senior transactional attorney with substantial experience handling business formations, corporate structuring, buy-sell arrangements, entity conversions, and asset purchase transactions . Job Description Direct Counsel is seeking an experienced Business & Corporate Transactions Attorney with 8+ years of experience to join a sophisticated transactional practice in San Francisco or Oakland, California .
NewLateral Associate Attorney Direct CounselLateral Associate AttorneyPalo Alto, CA$225,000–$435,000 / yearThis opportunity is open to attorneys across a broad range of practice areas who are seeking sophisticated work, exceptional client exposure, and the opportunity to grow their careers alongside some of the industry's leading practitioners. Job Description Direct Counsel is seeking experienced attorneys interested in joining a premier international law firm's Denver office.
NewOf Counsel Attorney (Multiple Practice Areas) Direct CounselOf Counsel Attorney (Multiple Practice Areas)Palo Alto, CA$435,000–$485,000 / yearThe firm is interested in connecting with exceptional attorneys across a variety of practice areas who bring deep subject matter expertise, strong client service skills, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to a collaborative and high-performing legal platform. This opportunity is designed for highly accomplished attorneys with substantial law firm experience who are looking to continue practicing at the highest level while serving sophisticated clients on complex legal matters.
NewLitigation Associate Attorney - General Liability (Hybrid) KAHANA & FELD LLPLitigation Associate Attorney - General Liability (Hybrid)Walnut Creek, CA$115,000–$200,000 / yearKahana Feld welcomes applications from experienced practitioners, attorneys seeking to transition into a new practice area, and recently admitted attorneys. KF offers competitive base compensation from $115,000 - $200,000, dependent on relevant qualifications and experience, plus discretionary and hours-based bonuses.
NewMergers & Acquisitions & Private Equity Managing/Senior Associate Attorney Direct CounselMergers & Acquisitions & Private Equity Managing/Senior Associate AttorneySan Francisco, CA$310,000–$420,000 / yearJob Description Mergers & Acquisitions & Private Equity Managing/Senior Associate Attorney Direct Counsel is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions & Private Equity Managing/Senior Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Irvine (Orange County), Miami, New York City, or San Francisco . The team advises public and private companies, private equity sponsors, founders, and investors on sophisticated domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, private equity investments, and other strategic corporate transactions.
NewLitigation Associate Attorney - Construction Defect (Hybrid) KAHANA & FELD LLPLitigation Associate Attorney - Construction Defect (Hybrid)San Francisco, CA$115,000–$200,000 / yearKahana Feld welcomes applications from experienced practitioners, attorneys seeking to transition into a new practice area, and recently admitted attorneys. KF offers competitive base compensation from $115,000 - $200,000, dependent on relevant qualifications and experience, plus discretionary and hours-based bonuses.
NewPrivate Equity Associate Attorney Direct CounselPrivate Equity Associate AttorneySan Francisco, CA$260,000–$390,000 / yearThis is an outstanding opportunity for a 3–6 year corporate associate attorney with substantial private equity and M&A experience to advise private equity sponsors, strategic buyers, and sellers on sophisticated middle-market and large-cap transactions. The role offers significant deal ownership, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to work on high-profile acquisitions, exits, and strategic sponsor-backed transactions in one of the most active private equity markets in the country.
NewBankruptcy Attorney Direct CounselBankruptcy AttorneySan Francisco, CA$170,000–$230,000 / yearAbout Direct Counsel Direct Counsel partners with leading law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide to connect talented attorneys with outstanding opportunities. The group is particularly renowned for its work in lending, bankruptcy litigation, health care, and technology , and is nationally recognized for its ability to navigate high-stakes proceedings in any economic climate.
NewPrivate Equity Transactions Associate Attorney Direct CounselPrivate Equity Transactions Associate AttorneySan Francisco, CA$260,000–$365,000 / yearJob Description Private Equity Transactions Associate Attorney Direct Counsel is seeking a Private Equity Transactions Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of experience to join a leading global law firm and its highly regarded Private Equity practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level transactional attorney to take on meaningful responsibility in complex private equity matters while working with sophisticated financial sponsors and strategic investors.
NewAssociate Attorney - Appellate - Hybrid KAHANA & FELD LLPAssociate Attorney - Appellate - HybridSan Francisco, CA$150,000–$200,000 / yearThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We have immediate openings for skilled Appellate Attorneys, with at least three years of experience, in any of our California offices.
NewLitigation Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment (Hybrid) KAHANA & FELD LLPLitigation Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment (Hybrid)San Francisco, CA$115,000–$200,000 / yearKahana Feld welcomes applications from experienced practitioners, attorneys seeking to transition into a new practice area, and recently admitted attorneys. KF offers competitive base compensation from $115,000 - $200,000, dependent on relevant qualifications and experience, plus discretionary and hours-based bonuses.
NewSenior Trial Attorney for Criminal Defense Firm Michael & Associates, Attorneys at LawSenior Trial Attorney for Criminal Defense FirmSan Francisco, CA$160,000–$200,000 / yearOur mission is ambitious: within three years, we aim to become the nation’s largest and most effective criminal defense firm, while cultivating a culture where attorneys thrive both personally and professionally, and every client receives world-class advocacy and true white-glove service. We are seeking an experienced Trial Attorney who has a strong reputation in San Francisco's criminal courts—someone who commands respect in the courtroom, communicates effectively with juries, and is deeply committed to defending the rights of the accused.
NewEmployment Litigation Associate Attorney (Class Action Focus) Direct CounselEmployment Litigation Associate Attorney (Class Action Focus)San Francisco, CAAttorneys enjoy significant client exposure, meaningful responsibility, strong mentorship, leadership opportunities, and a clear path for long-term professional growth while representing employers in some of California's most complex employment disputes. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level attorney with significant experience handling complex California employment litigation, particularly wage and hour class actions and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) matters.
NewAttorney Litigation (Professional Track) Direct CounselAttorney Litigation (Professional Track)San Francisco, CA$150,000–$250,000 / yearJob Description Attorney – Litigation (Professional Track) - San Francisco, CA Direct Counsel is seeking an Attorney to join a nationally recognized AmLaw 100 law firm’s growing Proposition 65 practice, which is part of its highly regarded Product Liability, Mass Torts & Class Actions group. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented litigator to join a nationally recognized practice and work alongside sophisticated attorneys on complex Proposition 65, consumer, product liability, and mass tort matters.
NewSenior Civil Litigation Career Associate Attorney Direct CounselSenior Civil Litigation Career Associate AttorneySan Francisco, CA$210,000–$275,000 / yearJob Description Senior Litigation Career Associate Attorney Direct Counsel is seeking a Senior Litigation Career Associate Attorney to join the Strategic Advisory & Government Enforcement practice of a prestigious Am Law firm in one of the following offices: Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, Irvine (Orange County), Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Seattle, Silicon Valley (Menlo Park), or Washington, D.C. This is a long-term, non-partnership-track Career Associate position designed for attorneys seeking sophisticated litigation work, meaningful client responsibility, and a sustainable work-life balance while continuing to practice at the highest level.
NewEmerging Companies & Venture Capital Associate Attorney Direct CounselEmerging Companies & Venture Capital Associate AttorneySan Francisco, CA$215,000–$290,000 / yearThis is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney looking to build a sophisticated emerging companies and venture capital practice while working directly with founders, investors, and high-growth businesses in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. Locations: Seattle, WA | Portland, OR | San Francisco, CA Direct Counsel is seeking an Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Associate Attorney to join the corporate practice of a highly respected Am Law firm .