Jobs at Fenwick & West

Temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist responsible for sourcing, screening, interviewing, selecting, and coordinating offers for candidates across the firm. Partners with hiring managers to define role requirements, develop recruiting strategies and sourcing plans, conduct behavioral interviews, and deliver an efficient candidate experience. Requires strong communication, confidentiality, recruiting expertise, multitasking, and knowledge of employment law. The hybrid role is estimated to last 12 months and requires two onsite days weekly.

Provide advanced patent docketing and administrative support, mentor and train junior Legal Support Analysts, manage IDS filings and annuity/maintenance payments, communicate with clients and vendors, maintain knowledge of patent rules, and ensure timely handling of attorney-requested tasks while preserving confidentiality.

Join Fenwick's private investment funds team to organize and advise venture funds, venture studios, incubators, accelerators, and crypto-related funds. Requires extensive VC/PE fund formation and counseling experience, knowledge of corporate and securities regulations, bar admission or eligibility, superior academics, strong communication and teamwork, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Represent life sciences and technology clients in licensing, collaboration, and commercial partnering transactions. Negotiate patent licenses and collaborations for therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostics, and digital health. Work closely with founders and corporate teams; engage with AI-driven biotech clients. Superior academics and strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills required. Must be barred or eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam. Submit cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.

Provide high-impact, on-site administrative support to partners: manage complex calendaring, travel, confidential correspondence and records, coordinate billing and A/R tasks, support business development/CRM and client events, drive projects and process improvements, and provide back-up team support with strong judgment and discretion.

The Executive Compensation Associate will handle executive compensation matters, including M&A, public offerings, and legal compliance regarding employee incentives, requiring solid knowledge of tax and securities laws.

The Client Accounting Specialist manages client accounts, facilitates billing and collections, ensures compliance with guidelines, and resolves disputes while maintaining client relationships.

Counsel and litigate for employers on employment matters, including wage-and-hour, terminations, leaves, investigations, worker classification, and employment agreements. Manage single-plaintiff and complex litigation, advise and train managers, and draft or review policies, offer letters, handbooks, compensation plans, and separation agreements. Serve clients including early- and mid-stage startups with a business-minded approach.

The IT Intern will support service desk operations, AI tools, cybersecurity incident response, and digital training projects, gaining hands-on IT experience.

Lead and execute law student recruiting and the Summer Associate Program; manage lateral attorney recruiting operations; oversee candidate selection, onboarding, and offer processes; coordinate campus and outreach events; manage and develop recruiting staff; analyze recruiting data and market trends; collaborate with hiring partners, training, and legal personnel to ensure consistent, high-quality hiring.

Front-desk, client-facing role providing reception, guest services, facilities support, event and catering coordination, basic A/V and administrative support. Manage inventories, schedule rooms, handle vendors and deliveries, participate in emergency response, and support Facilities team onsite for a 4-6 month temporary assignment.

This role involves supporting capital markets, startups, and M&A activities by managing corporate legal documentation, compliance, and transaction processes.

Fenwick & West seeks qualified law students for their 2027 Privacy Summer Associate program, providing cybersecurity legal services. Applicants need to be committed to an inclusive legal industry and participate in the summer program.

Provide high-touch operational and project support to the Chief Compliance Officer across Risk, Information Governance, and Partner Recruiting. Manage calendar and meeting logistics, prepare briefings and presentations, track action items and candidate pipelines, coordinate compliance programs and trainings, and liaise with stakeholders. Maintain organized documentation, support vendor/contract tracking, and use technology to improve workflows. Role emphasizes discretion, communication, and multi-stakeholder coordination in a fast-paced law firm environment.

The Trademark Operations Supervisor oversees daily operations in the Trademark practice, manages trademark support staff, optimizes workflows, and develops team members to support business goals.

The role requires advising public companies and investment banks on SEC compliance, governance, and capital market transactions such as IPOs and SPACs.

Fenwick seeks mid-to-senior level corporate associates with 3+ years of experience in corporate law, focusing on startups and venture capital. Candidates must have strong academic credentials and interpersonal skills, and should be barred in the jurisdiction of application.

Seek a mid-level associate corporate attorney with substantial M&A experience for various office locations, requiring 3-5 years of experience and active Bar membership.

Provide privacy and cybersecurity legal support for transactional matters (M&A, licensing, financings, technology deals), draft and negotiate privacy/security policies and data processing agreements, counsel clients on federal, state, and international privacy compliance, and assist with breach response and regulatory matters. Work from Fenwick & West's Silicon Valley office.

The Client Accounting Specialist manages financial aspects of client portfolios, ensuring accurate billing and collections, maintaining documentation, and researching disputes.