Opportunities

LAW FIRM OPPORTUNITY - Los Angeles - LABOR & EMPLOYMENT

Well regarded, multi-office, full service regional law firm is currently searching for a labor & employment associate with 2-4 years of experience to join their nationally recognized labor & employment practice. The position will be involved in a variety of federal and state based employment litigation matters including: employment class actions, wage and hour issues, workplace safety matters, and labor-management relations disputes. Qualified candidates will also be involved in all pre-trial responsibilities from research and writing to taking and defending depositions. Additionally the successful candidate will also take ownership of employment advisory work and maintain contact with clients of the firm. Experience in a sophisticated law firm practice preferred. California Bar Required. This firms offers strong mentoring, strong partnership potential and excellent opportunity for long term career growth.

IN HOUSE OPPORTUNITY - Greater Los Angeles Area

Premiere publicly traded biotech/pharmaceutical company located in the Los Angeles area seeks an FDA Attorney with a minimum of 7 years experience. Candidate's experience should include working with the FDA and the laws and regulations relating to the discovery, development, approval, sales & marketing (including the federal and state anti-kickback laws) of biotechnology/pharmaceutical products. This company has excellent resume value. Competitive compensation and relocation assistance.

LAW FIRM OPPORTUNITY - Pacific Northwest

Highly-regarded national law firm in desirable location is currently searching for an Health Sciences/FDA Attorney with 5-6 years of regulatory experience. Candidate's experience should include some or all of the following areas: FDA law, federal and state regulation of clinical research and IRBs, HIPAA as applied to research, conflicts of interest in research, research misconduct, genetic research, healthcare fraud and abuse and reimbursement. Transactional experience in drafting and negotiating research agreements and subcontracts is desirable. Must be able to assume substantial amounts of responsibility and demonstrated ability to work independently; excellent oral and written communication skills; prior experience in a sophisticated law firm practice preferred.

IN-HOUSE SENIOR CORPORATE PARALEGAL OPPORTUNITY - Greater Los Angeles Area

This is a newly created key position in the legal department of a NYSE listed company; location in the greater Los Angeles area. Major duties and responsibilities encompass a broad range of senior corporate paralegal activities, including involvement in M&A and corporate financing transactions of a domestic and international scope, federal securities law compliance, Board of Directors matters, and corporate maintenance functions at both parent-company and subsidiary levels.

The minimum education required is a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university. Paralegal certification from ABA approved program (desirable) or equivalent practical experience is required. The knowledge and skills required include: sound knowledge of corporate law and federal securities law; strong analytical and communication skills; strong people and organizational skills to deal with Board of Directors matters; strong ability to follow instructions and work independently, exercising good judgment and discretion; and rock-solid credibility and integrity.

The experience required includes: a minimum of 8 years’ experience as a corporate paralegal in the U.S., including substantial experience at a senior level in the corporate legal department of a large law firm or large public company, performing sophisticated work, preferably in mergers & acquisitions and federal securities law; and substantial experience in dealing with and/or working for international companies.

The company offers excellent compensation including participation in the bonus plan ,as well as a range of other benefits. Position reports to the General counsel and will also have interface with several other attorneys in the law department.

Peter Redgrove is a founding member of NALSC as a Principal of Kass/Abell and Associates.