Lateral Link is working closely with a dynamic legal non-profit organization regarding its search for a Vice President of its Orange County, California office. This is a newly created Executive-level position that will play an important role in strategically leading the programmatic growth of the Orange County office. It provides a unique opportunity to join a growing organization that is committed to increasing its impact in Orange County.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Juris Doctor is preferred
• 4+ years of experience with community-based organizations, particularly those focused on social justice issues that impact the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in Orange County
• 6+ years of fundraising or philanthropic experience
• 8+ years of management experience; senior leadership experience is preferred

The salary range is $120,000.00 - $171,000 per year. If you would like to take this exciting next step in your career, please email your resume to cahn@laterallink.com

cdflaborlaw.com/careers/detail/associate_attorney_Orange_County_office

About the job

At CDF Labor Law LLP, we understand that our team members are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. When you join CDF, you will join a dynamic team of highly regarded labor and employment lawyers who practice collaboratively across our five California-based offices as a tight-knit team of dedicated and diverse professionals. What makes this opportunity stand out? Our attorneys are given the opportunity to take on significant levels of responsibility, client interaction, and leadership roles at the firm. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

Opportunity

CDF’s Orange County office has an opportunity for attorneys with between 2-7 years of experience in employment defense litigation to join a tight-knit group of dedicated and diverse professionals. Attorneys will work on litigation and non-litigation matters for a wide range of clients, from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations across many industries.

Depending upon experience, the attorney should expect to be involved in all aspects of our practice, including pre-complaint investigation, case analysis, strategy drafting and responding to discovery, taking and defending depositions, motions and other court appearances, administrative matters before the DLSE, NLRB, DFEH, OSHA, and other agencies, union negotiations and relations, assisting in arbitration and trials, mediations, counseling, and advice work, client development and recruitment, and legal research and writing on a wide variety of areas. Litigation will generally consist of single-plaintiff EEO litigation and PAGA and class action wage and hour litigation.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of experience in labor and employment law defense litigation in California.
• Class action experience is preferable.
• Litigation experience in California is preferable.
• Successful candidates will be highly motivated, possess excellent writing, analytical, and people skills, value a team environment, and will be prepared to work independently and assume significant responsibilities.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of California.
• Must have a California bar license.
• During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.

CDF Benefits

• Options available to work in the office, fully remote, or hybrid
• Competitive pay and incentives
• Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending
• Firm-paid benefits: EAP, Telemedicine, life insurance, STD, and LTD
• 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off and paid parental leave program
• Work Anniversary and Birthday Reward program and other firm perks
• Business casual dress
• Annual Holiday event and more!

For UCOP internal applicants, please login to the internal candidate gateway at: Jobs at UCOP  

Position Base: Oakland
Location: UCOP - Franklin Building

UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

At the University of California (UC), your contributions make a difference. A world leader producing Nobel and Pulitzer prize recipients with over 150 years of groundbreaking research transforming the world. Choose a career where you can leverage your knowledge, skills and aspirations to inspire and support some of the greatest minds in the world, and those who will follow in their footsteps. Working at the University of California is being part of a unique institution, and a vibrant and diverse community. At the University of California, Office of the President, we propel our mission through impactful work locally, in government centers and systemwide. We are passionate people, serving the greater good.

The University of California, one of the largest and most acclaimed institutions of higher learning in the world, is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and public service. The University of California Office of the President is the headquarters to the 10 campuses, six academic medical centers and three national laboratories and enrolls premier students from California, the nation and the world. Learn more about the UC Office of the President

 

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The UC Legal Office of General Counsel (OGC) delivers ethical, timely, efficient and high quality legal services to the University of California ten campuses, five medical centers, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, as well as to the Board of Regents, the President, the Chancellors and other officers of the University. Its services include prosecuting and defending litigation, drafting and negotiating agreements, providing advice, counsel and interpretation of laws, regulations and policies, and assisting with development of effective compliance and risk mitigation strategies to facilitate the University's complex operations. Members of our team are committed to carrying out UC's organizational philosophy to provide the best possible services in support of its mission: teaching, research and public service.

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Principal Counsel of Intellectual Property is a recognized specialist in copyright and trademark law and also has substantial experience in negotiating and drafting technology transfer agreements, patent licenses, and other intellectual property-related transactions. This position is responsible for handling and advising on complex transactions. The responsibilities include:

1. legal consultation and advisory work regarding: (a) intellectual property-related matters with a focus on copyright and trademark rights throughout the University of California system; (b) complex domestic and international transactional matters involving multiple forms of intellectual property, including copyrights, trademarks, and patents; (c) intellectual property litigation; (d) intellectual property prosecution to obtain intellectual property protection; and (e) other intellectual property-related matters and disputes;
2. reviewing and negotiating intellectual property license agreements, research and development collaborations, software license agreements, and other agreements involving intellectual property rights;
3. acting as liaison with outside legal firms and/or representing the University in intellectual property litigations and before administrative agencies; and
4. advising on complex intellectual property matters and interpreting the law in areas of substantial ambiguity in all areas of the University's academic, research, health, and innovation enterprises. By practicing the Office of General Counsel's established Values for Principles of Community, the Principal Counsel demonstrates an active and engaged commitment to supporting and advancing diversity.

Responsibilities

80% Client Service:

1. Understands that UC is a large, complex organization with many internal and external clients.
2. Collaborates with colleagues at the Office of the President or campus/medical center locations to develop and modify practices and procedures to conform with changing legal requirements.
3. Establishes effective relationships with key internal and external constituencies. Recognizes strategic needs of organization and proactively builds relationships with appropriate stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
4. Determines whether a program or activity impedes or advances the University's goals.
5. Advises and renders opinions to the General Counsel, the Deputy General Counsel and other senior leaders with respect to the legal implications of establishing or changing policy.
6. Provides high quality, timely and solution-oriented counsel as legal specialist in Oakland on highly complex legal matters, by means of effective research and communication of advice, both written and oral.
7. Establishes legal and compliance policies and procedures that meet applicable regulatory requirements and tests the operative effectiveness of those policies and procedures and conducts training as needed.
8. Directly negotiate matters on behalf of The Regents.
9. Demonstrate and promote appropriate risk tolerance.
10. Prioritize objectives and ensure service according to those priorities.
11. Advises officers and senior managers of corporate legal responsibilities.
12. Serves as point person in OGC to communicate and coordinate with internal clients on contracts and other legal issues.
13. Delegates work effectively to maximize efficiencies.
14. Provides clear expectations and mentors legal support staff to establish strong commitment to teamwork and to meet expected levels of productivity and accuracy.
15. Ensures accurate record keeping in compliance with OGC data quality protocols.
16. Complies with delegations of authority for committing University funds.

15% Collaboration & Communication:

1. Engages in professional, candid, timely, practical, and respectful communications that are constructive and promote University goals, legal compliance and resolution of issues.
2. Appropriately disseminates information to the Office of General Counsel attorneys and Legal Practice Support, senior leadership of the University and outside counsel.
3. Meaningfully contributes toward the success of initiatives of others by providing appropriate legal services (including advice) or deliverables in a timely, accurate, practical and respectful manner.

5% Resource and Financial Management:

1. Develops strategic goals and objectives to achieve accountability and efficient stewardship of University resources (operational, financial, and human), in a manner consistent with Systemwide objectives and initiatives.
2. Comply with record keeping effort designed to monitor resource allocation, including timesheets.
3. Comply with delegations of authority for contracting, purchasing and committing University funds.
4. Appropriately delegate work to maximize efficiency of University resources and provide opportunities for growth of the legal staff.
5. Contribute to the development of quality management data by adhering to OGC data tracking protocols.

Experience
Required Qualifications

1. Minimum of 8 years of deep experience in intellectual property matters, especially negotiating and drafting transactions relating to copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property matters.

Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications

1. Deep knowledge in copyright and trademark law. 
2. Substantial experience in intellectual property licensing and similar intellectual property transactions.
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to create and deliver effective materials and/or presentations appropriate to a particular audience.
4. A proven collaborator with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal communication skills, including proven ability to actively listen, negotiate, persuade and educate.
5. A trusted partner with senior management and a diverse spectrum of clients.
6. In-depth understanding of highly complex legal issues and ability to foresee implications in specialty area, even when ambiguous or hidden.
7. Proven ability to identify, explain and balance business and legal risks.
8. Proven skills to gain trust and build credibility with a broad group of colleagues and clients, to include senior leaders.
9. In-depth and proven decision-making ability, even when unpopular, earning credibility and support from colleagues.
10. Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards.
11. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and tact when handling sensitive or potentially sensitive issues.
12. Advanced research skills; keeps informed on changing legislation and case law developments affecting overall operations as they relate to the area of specialty.
13. Advanced skills in collaboration, facilitation, and strategic and creative thinking.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in UC or other university in-house legal counsel.
2. Experience in private law firm; experience as counsel to public agency; and/or experience with regulatory, administrative or policy-making bodies.
3. Experience with patent law, including being registered to handle patent matters before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
4. Advanced skills in project management, and facilitating policy review and changes.
5. Demonstrated interest in learning new legal disciplines, and the legal and business talent to deploy new knowledge areas with accuracy and efficiency.

Education

1. Advanced degree in a related area is required

Licenses and Certifications
Must be a member in good standing of the California Bar.

Travel Requirements
5% Occasional business travel

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The person hired will be required to reside within California and report to work on-site at UC’s Office of the President (UCOP) located in Oakland, CA on a regular basis.  Current policy requires that a new employee work on-site at least two days a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (“anchor days”). In exceptional circumstances, approved by the General Counsel, candidates residing in or willing to relocate to California may be considered for a fully remote work arrangement.

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Job Title: Counsel 4
Job Code: 000201
Salary Grade: Grade 29

Payscale: $220,000 - $255,000 annual, commensurate with experience
Full Salary Range: $165,200 - $333,800 annual

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: Benefits of Belonging

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date for this job is March 4, 2024.  The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

EEO STATEMENT

The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. EEO/AA Employer UC Nondiscrimination Policy

The University of California, Office of the President, strives to make this job board accessible to any and all users. If you have comments regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at: Accessibility or email the Human Resource Department at: epost@ucop.edu.

Please apply through this link: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucop/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&JobOpeningId=63696&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=19&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandiegoattorney

Organization Name: California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District

Link to job announcement: Job opening #6163 at https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm

Location (City and State) : Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Closing date: February 23, 2024

 

JO# 6159 Senior Appellate Court Attorney Level D-Senior

Organization Name: California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District

Link to job announcement: Job opening #6159 at https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm

Location (City and State) : Riverside, CA

Closing date: February 16, 2024

Position Base: Oakland

Location: UCOP - Broadway Building

Position Title: DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL, HEALTH AFFAIRS, PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION

The University of California (UC) is a premier institution of higher education and is recognized nationally and internationally for excellence in teaching, research, and public service. The UC system, with an operating budget totaling $47.1 billion, serves more than 290,000 students, employs over 240,000 faculty and staff, and includes two million alumni living and working around the world.

University of California Health (UC Health) comprises the University of California’s clinical and health professional education arms, providing leadership and strategic direction for the University of California’s six academic health centers, twenty health professional schools, five NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, four children hospital campuses and a Global Health Institute. The University of California opened its doors in 1869. For over 150 years, UC has expanded the horizons of what we know about ourselves and our world. UC campuses are routinely ranked among the best in the world, but their reach extends beyond campus borders.

The Office of the President is the system-wide headquarters of the University, managing its fiscal and business operations, and furthering its public interest, academic, and research missions. It supports campuses and students through system-wide funding and programs; manages the University’s multi-billion-dollar operations and investments; oversees medical centers and national labs; provides centralized labor relations and legal services; and promotes the well-being of its diverse and large workforce through benefits and retirement programs.

The Deputy General Counsel, Health Affairs, Privacy & Data Protection will report directly to the General Counsel/Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs and is a member of the General Counsel’s Systemwide Leadership Team. The Deputy General Counsel for Health Affairs, Privacy & Data Protection has primary responsibility for providing legal advice to UC Health, which is comprised of six academic health centers, 20 health professional schools, a Global Health Institute and systemwide services that improve the health of patients and UC’s students, faculty, and employees.

As a strategic legal advisor to the General Counsel, the Executive Vice President for UC Health, the leadership at each of UC’s six academic health centers, and UC’s President and Board of Regents, the Deputy General Counsel for Health Affairs, Privacy & Data Protection oversees a team that includes a Managing Counsel and 10 attorneys in UC Legal’s Oakland Office. Additionally, the Deputy General Counsel for Health Affairs, Privacy & Data Protection, in collaboration with the Chief Campus Counsels, will jointly oversee the legal teams located at each of the six academic health centers. The Deputy General Counsel for Health Affairs, Privacy & Data Protection’s portfolio encompasses the operational, clinical, training and research aspects of UC’s system-wide healthcare enterprise, and includes complex healthcare transactions (mergers, acquisitions and affiliations), federal and state health care regulatory compliance, human subject and basic research, government payor reimbursement, managed care, fraud and abuse, health information privacy, cybersecurity, medical staff and peer review, health care licensing and accreditation, scientific misconduct, and conflict of interest in the context of clinical care and research.

The Deputy General Counsel for Health Affairs, Privacy & Data Protection will oversee UC Legal’s systemwide legal advice and counsel on matters involving data protection and cybersecurity. The Deputy General Counsel for Health Affairs, Privacy & Data Protection also advises on highly complex legal disputes within UC Health; leads administrative and management initiatives within UC Legal; advises and renders opinions to the Regents and senior management with respect to the legal implications of establishing or changing policy; and works with representatives of the campuses on developing and modifying practices and procedures to conform with legal requirements.  legal disputes within UC Health; leads administrative and management initiatives within UC Legal; advises and renders opinions to the Regents and senior management with respect to the legal implications of establishing or changing policy; and works with representatives of the campuses on developing and modifying practices and procedures to conform with legal requirements.

All members of the General Counsel’s systemwide leadership team are responsible and accountable for the stewardship of resources, including expenses associated with outside counsel, and the development of systems and procedures to protect organizational assets and institutional knowledge. They are also responsible for developing and reporting on key performance indicators and other metrics related to their practice group.

As a strategic thinker, approachable advisor, and strong relationship builder, the Deputy General Counsel for Health Affairs, Privacy & Data Protection thrives in a challenging fast paced environment and is clearly aligned with the University’s and UC Legal’s values including a commitment to promoting diversity and maintaining a workplace that is collaborative, supportive, respectful of differences, and committed to fairness and diversity in all interactions, both within and outside of the team.

It is expected that this successful candidate will possess very strong leadership skills, including diplomacy, strategic thinking, exceptional client service, effective communication, sound judgment, integrity, and collaborative spirit, and have demonstrated experience to earn “a seat at the table”. The relationship with the General Counsel, Executive Vice President of UC Health, the hospital Chief Executive officers, and team is critical to the success of this position.

Travel Requirement: 10% occasional business travel.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are key components of The University of California’s commitment to excellence. Thus, teaching, research, professional, and public service contributions that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion are encouraged and given due recognition in the evaluation of each candidate’s qualifications. The University of California’s Diversity Statements can be found at:

https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/governance/policies/4400.html

https://diversity.universityofcalifornia.edu/.

Review of candidate materials will begin immediately and the ability to apply or nominate will continue until the position has been filled. The complete position profile and application information can be found at: https://caldwell.thriveapp.ly/job/1117. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, and the University’s self-identification forms (found at: https://caldwellpartners.wufoo.com/forms/s1mekzac0iygcun/ ).

The University has retained Caldwell Partners, a national executive search firm, to assist with this search. Please email confidential inquiries, nominations, or referrals to: UCOPDGCHA@caldwell.com.

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $400,000 to $455,000, commensurate with experience.

Successful completion of a background check (Background check process at UCOP) is required for this critical position. 

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date for this job is 2/16/24. The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

EEO STATEMENT

The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. EEO/AA Employer UC Nondiscrimination Policy

The University of California, Office of the President, strives to make this job board accessible to any and all users. If you have comments regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at: Accessibility or email the Human Resource Department at: epost@ucop.edu.

Please apply through this link: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucop/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=19&JobOpeningId=61205&PostingSeq=1

The Newport Beach office of Lee Hong Degerman Kang & Waimey is looking for graduates of accredited law schools with 4-5 years of legal experience to join its automotive class action and regulatory compliance practice groups. Substantial general litigation experience is required. Great opportunity for those who are interested in developing expertise in the automotive industry and its litigation and regulatory challenges. LHDKW is a minority owned international law firm offering a unique opportunity for detail-oriented and driven individuals to work with auto manufacturers and other large, multi-national companies in a variety of industries. We offer a competitive salary, medical benefits, and a 401k. Please email resumes and recent writing samples to recruit1@lhlaw.com, yvonne.dalton@lhlaw.com, anika.brunson@lhlaw.com.

 

Pay Range: 130,000.00 – 175,000.00

The Governor’s Office of Planning & Research (OPR) seeks a Senior Staff Counsel within its Legal Affairs team. Under the general direction of OPR’s Chief Counsel, the Senior Staff Counsel will be responsible for providing research and analytical legal services needed to advise OPR and California Volunteers leadership in the legal implications of their activities.  Senior Staff Counsel will support, review, and coordinate OPR and California Volunteer’s agreements in contracting and grantmaking activities with agency partners and contractors, and, as needed, engage in litigation in coordination with the Attorney General’s Office and OPR’s Chief Counsel. The Senior Staff Counsel may also provide general legal support to OPR on issues related to CEQA, Planning and Zoning Law, Bagley-Keene, and the Public Records Act, amongst other laws. 

OPR serves the Governor and his Cabinet as staff for long-range planning and research and constitutes the comprehensive state planning agency. OPR assists the Governor and the Administration in planning, research, policy development, and legislative analysis. California Volunteers, operating within OPR, is the state office tasked with engaging Californians in service, volunteering and civic action to tackle our state’s most pressing challenges, including climate change, and responding to emergencies and disasters.  

To apply and to learn more details about the position, please visit the job posting at  https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=409191, or go to www.calcareers.ca.gov and search job code 409191. 

The Governor’s Office of Planning & Research (OPR) seeks a Senior Staff Counsel within its Legal Affairs team. Under the general direction of OPR’s Chief Counsel, the Senior Staff Counsel will be responsible for providing research and analytical legal services needed to advise OPR and the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications (OCPSC) leadership in the legal implications of OPR’s and OCPSC’s activities. The Senior Staff Counsel will support, review, and coordinate OCPSC’s contracting and grantmaking activities with agency partners and contractors, and, as needed, engage in litigation in coordination with the Attorney General’s Office and OPR’s Chief Counsel. The Senior Staff Counsel may also provide general legal support to OPR on issues related to CEQA, Planning and Zoning Law, Bagley-Keene, and the Public Records Act, amongst other laws. 

OPR serves the Governor and his Cabinet as staff for long-range planning and research and constitutes the comprehensive state planning agency. OPR assists the Governor and the Administration in planning, research, policy development, and legislative analysis. OCPSC, operating within OPR, manages the State’s highest priority community engagement and public awareness efforts including COVID-19 vaccines, climate justice, water conservation and extreme heat.  

To apply and to learn more details about the position, please visit the job posting at https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=407773, or go to www.calcareers.ca.gov and search job code 407773.