Top Legal Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

Support legal content operations by conducting legal research and document analysis, managing content lifecycle and vendor relationships, developing dashboards and reports, and driving automation and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality legal content.

Academic externship for a J.D. student to gain hands-on experience with in-house counsel. Duties include contract review and drafting, legal research, privacy and compliance support, vendor due diligence, and participation in legal operations and stakeholder meetings.

Provide in-house labor law counsel for Blizzard, advising on collective bargaining, labor relations, NLRA matters, grievances, arbitration, and related litigation. Support negotiation strategy, collaborate with HR and Microsoft's labor team, deliver training and communications, and travel as needed for negotiations and events.

Provide commercial legal counsel to revenue teams, negotiate large enterprise deals, draft templates and playbooks, manage IP/open-source and data protection issues, build scalable AI-enabled workflows, advise cross-functional teams, and mentor junior lawyers to accelerate deal velocity and reduce escalations.

Lead SaaS sales contract negotiations for the AMER region (MSA, DPA, NDA, ToS), advise on privacy, IP, security, employment, and corporate matters, support product and compliance initiatives, manage cross-functional legal projects, create policies and training, and drive legal process improvements globally.

The translator/editor will provide legal language services, translating and editing content for a U.S. Government client, requiring extensive legal terminology knowledge.

The role involves translating, editing, and transcribing legal documents from English to Somali, editing audio transcripts, and reviewing other translators' work. Applicants need strong legal terminology knowledge and proficiency in CAT tools and MS Office.

Manage the operational workflow for pre-litigation personal injury cases in Illinois and Ohio: open claims, request and track medical records and police reports, monitor liens and subrogation, collaborate with paralegals to prepare demands, and resolve operational bottlenecks to keep cases moving.

Lead Teak's in-house legal function as the primary legal contact across teams. Manage end-to-end contracting, review agreements, advise leadership on corporate governance and board processes, oversee lobbying and regulatory compliance, work with outside counsel, and build scalable legal processes, templates, and playbooks.

Lead the commercial legal function for a cloud SaaS provider: draft, review, and negotiate SaaS, services, and government contracts; advise on RFPs and procurement; partner with Sales, Finance, and Operations; build scalable contract processes; and support broader legal initiatives including privacy and compliance.

Provide full-scope post-conviction legal services focused on record clearing for low-income clients in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Conduct outreach, clinics, Know-Your-Rights presentations, intake and case management, file court documents, track hearings, train volunteers, coordinate with public defenders and partners, and support program evaluation and grant reporting.

Lead development and enforcement of advertising policies for Netflix's ad-supported tier. Serve as functional expert across verticals, manage complex global policy projects, align cross-functional stakeholders, and balance scalability with regional sensitivities to protect member experience and advertiser outcomes.

Negotiate personal injury settlements with insurance carriers and adjusters, build settlement breakdowns reconciling recoveries against fees, costs, and liens, and collaborate with attorneys, case managers, and clients. Execute agreed negotiation strategies, cultivate stakeholder relationships, manage competing deadlines and SLAs, and apply strategic thinking, attention to detail, and AI tools to drive timely, fair resolutions for clients.

Provide contract and document review, claim analysis, and client/customer correspondence. Respond to complex inquiries, follow project protocols, update scripting and procedures, monitor case health, and collaborate with project managers and supervisors in a remote legal services environment.

Serve as DuckDuckGo's senior legal leader and strategic advisor, overseeing global privacy, regulatory and competition matters, managing the legal team, directing outside counsel, supporting corporate governance, M&A and financing, and partnering with Product, Engineering, and Policy on AI, data practices, and new product launches.

Hybrid executive-support and legal/governance administrator supporting CLO/Corporate Secretary and CFO. Manage executive calendars, board/committee logistics and minutes, maintain corporate records, own contract lifecycle and CLM data, coordinate with outside counsel, and prepare SEC Section 16 filings (Forms 3/4/5). Emphasis on discretion, regulatory compliance, and process improvement.

Provide in-house legal support focused on US commercial contracting for customers and suppliers, lead negotiations, advise on procurement and compliance, develop compliance programs and training, and support litigation and dispute management.

The Legal Assistant/Paralegal will support the legal team by managing client communications, drafting documents, maintaining case organization, and coordinating schedules.

The Legal Assistant will draft and manage legal documents, conduct title searches, liaise with parties, and support legal/admin tasks for Wills, Estates, and Real Estate.

Lead global legal strategy for a crypto-native investment fund, designing fund structures, ensuring AML/KYC and securities compliance, managing deal documentation (SAFEs/SAFTs, token purchases), advising on DeFi-specific legal risks, coordinating with regulators and external counsel, and establishing legal protocols for treasury, token incentive schemes, and corporate governance.

Lead global legal and compliance for a crypto exchange, advising on regulatory matters, drafting bilingual contracts, overseeing cross-jurisdictional compliance, coordinating international counsel, mitigating legal risk, and monitoring evolving digital-asset regulations.

Provide legal support for a cross-border blockchain payments fintech: draft and review contracts, monitor SEC and MiCA regulatory changes, advise on crypto/fintech matters, conduct legal research, and ensure internal compliance.

Remote one-year contract supporting document and contract review, claim analysis, and client inquiries. Apply project protocols, collaborate with managers, monitor case health, ensure quality and deadlines, and assist in issue resolution in a fast-paced legal services environment.

Own attorney and client relationships, coordinate case progress from intake to resolution, provide status updates, remove bottlenecks, and ensure timely, high-quality client communication and case velocity in collaboration with Legal Ops.

The Vice President of Legal and Procurement will lead legal and procurement functions, ensuring compliance, managing risks, and optimizing sourcing strategies to support company objectives.