How much time do you spend with networking software? Wouldn't you like to get paid for it too? As always, the Job of the Week is brought to you by Lateral Link. Because of Lateral Link's outstanding reputation with legal recruiters, Lateral Link members have a significant advantage when seeking a new position. In fact there are dozens of Lateral Link members currently interviewing for positions or with offers outstanding. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

Title: Associate General Counsel

Location: Silicon Valley, CA

Description: A well-known developer of networking products with over $1 billion dollars of revenue in 2008 is seeking a highly motivated, experienced attorney to join their legal team. This individual will be the second attorney in the legal department and will have significant and wide ranging responsibilities and opportunities for career advancement. The individual will primarily be responsible for general contracts negotiation, SEC periodic reporting, intellectual property litigation management and international entity creation and maintenance. This individual will also assist with corporate governance, stock administration and business development support, in order to maintain the organization's objectives and competitive position in the marketplace.

For more information about this position or to apply, please see Position 10217 on Lateral Link. Current members can also contact their personal search consultant directly to discuss this position.

If you live on the East Coast -- or Chicago, or even the Pacific Northwest -- the winter weather may have you down. The latest Job of the Week is in a city where it rarely snows: the City of Angels. And it's in labor and employment, a practice area that's a haven from the economic storm.

Even though law firms may be cutting their bonuses, Lateral Link still offers attorneys a $10,000 guaranteed signing bonus. In addition, Lateral Link offers progressive referral fees for all attorneys referred by Lateral Link members.

Position: Labor & Employment Associate

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Description: This boutique law firm based in LA is seeking a mid-level labor and employemnt associate. The attorney should have 4-6 years experience and be a member of the California bar. This California firm with less than 100 attorneys is known for their flexible, task-oriented approach to providing high-quality legal services. Practice areas include trial and advocacy, real estate and business law, public law, labor and employment law, environmental law and education law.

For more information about this position or to apply, please see Position 10202 on Lateral Link. Current members can also contact their personal search consultant directly to discuss this position. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

This week's JOW is one of many that Lateral Link has for judicial clerks. Lateral Link is uniquely positioned to advise and assist clerks in securing post-clerkship job opportunities. Last year alone, Lateral Link secured a greater number of Judicial Clerk offers than that of any other search firm.

Here is what Juan Gonzalez, one of Lateral Link's previous clerks, had to say about his experience with Betsy Sandler:

"As a law clerk in Dallas looking to move to Southern California, Lateral Link provided me key job finding assistance in two major ways. First, they gave me the inside scoop on firms and helped me chart a job search map in a legal market in which I was completely unfamiliar. Second, they coached me through the entire interview process, helped with the logistical travel and timing details, and counseled me in deciding between two offers. A friend of mine clerking for another judge was also looking for work in another market around the same time period. He went at it alone, and the difference was clear. My job search through Lateral Link was quicker, involved less work, and, of course, paid better." ~ Juan Gonzalez, Columbia University, JD, 2007; formerly, Law Clerk to the Honorable Sidney A. Fitzwater, Chief Judge

After the jump, the job of the week.

This week's JOW is one of many that Lateral Link has for judicial clerks. Lateral Link is uniquely positioned to advise and assist clerks in securing post-clerkship job opportunities. Last year Lateral Link secured a greater number of judicial clerk offers than that of any other search firm. Clerks are eligible for Lateral Link's $10,000 guaranteed signing bonus, in addition to the standard clerkship bonus they receive from the firm.

Position: Litigation Associate

Location: New York

Description: This firm is one of the more selective New York boutiques, with approximately 50 attorneys, most of whom have lateralled in from top-20 law firms. The attorneys focus on sophisticated litigation, corporate and bankruptcy work and their major clients include Clear Channel, Amazon.com, Columbia University and Lazard Freres. The firm pays NY market salary and offers its associates immediate hands-on responsibility as well as a reputation for very reasonable hours and a truly collegial working environment. The quality and depth of their legal team distinguishes them from other firms of their size and allows them to compete effectively against the larger top-tier firms.

For more information about this position or to apply, please see Position 9672 on Lateral Link. If you are a judicial clerk and would like more information about working with Lateral Link to secure a post-clerkship position, please contact your Lateral Link Director. If you have not already registered for Lateral Link, please create an account at www.laterallink.com.

Does the economy have you feeling a little bit "under the bridge?" Are you looking for another way to survive? The City of Angels is always welcoming. As always, the Job of the Week is brought to you by Lateral Link. Even though law firms may be cutting their bonuses, Lateral Link still offers all attorneys that they place in law firm positions (including this week's position) a $10,000 guaranteed signing bonus. In addition, Lateral Link continues to be successful getting attorneys new jobs - with two more placements this week!

Position: Trademark Associate

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Description: The LA office of an international law firm is seeking a junior to mid-level trademark associate. The attorney should have 3-5 years of transactional trademark law (prosecution/portfolio management) experience as well as experience drafting PTO action responses, handling TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings, UDRP actions, license agreements and global trademark portfolios.

For more information about this position or to apply, please see Position 10155 on Lateral Link. Current members can also contact their personal search consultant directly to discuss this position. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

What do you get for a commercial litigator that has everything? More litigation opportunities of course. As always, the Job of the Week is brought to you by Lateral Link. Even though law firms may be cutting their bonuses, Lateral Link still offers all attorneys that they place in law firm positions (including this week's position) a $10,000 guaranteed signing bonus. In addition, Lateral Link offers progressive referral fees for all attorneys referred by Lateral Link members.

Position: Litigation Associate

Location: New York, NY

Description: The NY office is seeking a mid-level associate with general commercial litigation experience. This international law firm is headquartered in New York, with branch offices in the United States, Mexico, Europe and the Middle East. Founded in the early nineteenth century, the firm now has almost 250 attorneys. It has developed and maintained a full service practice, servicing clients from start-up ventures to Fortune 500 companies. The firm's international orientation has been a hallmark of its practice and is reflected in the activities of its departments. The firm's lawyers are trained as internationalists and develop a sophisticated understanding of cross-border and domestic transactions and disputes.

For more information about this position or to apply, please see Position 10147 on Lateral Link. Current members can also contact their personal search consultant directly to discuss this position. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

Everybody deserves a competent legal defense, including Big Tobacco. And everybody who wants to work should be able to work. This week's Job of the Week looks like a "match." As always, the Job of the Week is brought to you by Lateral Link. This position is one of over 1,000 active openings available on Lateral Link. Because of Lateral Link's outstanding reputation with legal recruiters, Lateral Link members have a significant advantage when seeking a new position. In fact there are over 60 Lateral Link members currently interviewing for positions or with offers outstanding. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

Position: Litigation Counsel

Location: Winston-Salem, NC

Description: A top tobacco company is seeking an In House Litigation Counsel to join their Legal team in Winston-Salem, NC. The Litigation Counsel assists in the management of the corporation's defense of complex litigation - including the development and management of annual budgets. The company is seeking an attorney with 5-7 years of experience and demonstrated expertise in management
of complex litigation The candidate should have strong in-house litigation experience (i.e., management of outside counsel) and in-house experience in the development of and meeting departmental budgets.

For more information about this position or to apply, please see Position 10114 on Lateral Link. Current members can also contact their personal search consultant directly to discuss this position.

Layoffs make people feel powerless, but this week's Job of the Week will make you feel powerful. And helping to save the planet comes as a fringe benefit. As always, the Job of the Week is brought to you by Lateral Link. This position is one of over 1,000 active openings available on Lateral Link. Because of Lateral Link's outstanding reputation with legal recruiters, Lateral Link members have a significant advantage when seeking a new position. In fact there are over 60 Lateral Link members currently interviewing for positions or with offers outstanding. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

Position: Counsel

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Description: This Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) which operates the electric transmission system serving the mid-Atlantic is seeking a Counsel to develop, communicate and implement effective regulatory communication to advance the Company's business agenda before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC"). The Counsel will have primary responsibility for executing the Company's regulatory strategies; managing outside legal resources and non-lawyer professionals and engaging in hands-on regulatory practice before FERC. In addition the Counsel will assist the General Counsel and executive management in formulating the Company's regulatory strategies and will counsel business managers, executive management and the Company board on regulatory developments. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of related experience, including experience with FERC practice and procedure.

For more information about this position or to apply, please see Position 10115 on Lateral Link. Current members can also contact their personal search consultant directly to discuss this position.

Have you served your country with honor and dignity as a government lawyer? Maybe it is time to partake in the joys that only cash money can provide? This week's Job of the Week is perfect for someone looking to make a move out of government before the administration change. As always, the Job of the Week is brought to you by Lateral Link and this position qualifies for Lateral Link's $10,000 guaranteed signing bonus. Although the market is slow, Lateral Link continues to get its members offers, including Biglaw positions in New York, Austin, and San Francisco, all in the past week.

Position: White Collar Litigation Associate

Location: Washington, DC

Description: The Washington, D.C. office of an international law firm is seeking a white collar litigation associate. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of white collar litigation experience and excellent academic credentials. Previous employment at the DOJ is a plus. Some criminal investigations experience is a must. Candidate must be self-motivated, highly qualified and possess the ability to work well in groups.

For more information about this position or to apply, please see Position 10097 on Lateral Link. Current members can also contact their personal search consultant directly to discuss this position. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

If you are fluent in Spanish or Portuguese, here's an excellent opportunity for your consideration. As always, the Job of the Week is brought to you by Lateral Link.

Position: Associate, Latin America Practice

Location: New York, NY

Description: The Latin American practice of this New York-based law firm is seeking fluent Spanish and Portuguese speakers with 1 to 3 years of experience. This group focuses on transactional and litigation practices, where associates usually focus on one of the two practice areas.

This New York-based law firm ranks Top 20 on Am Law 100 rankings of U.S. law firms, based on revenue. It has more than 500 attorneys and several offices worldwide, including locations in Paris, Brussels, Rome, Moscow, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. The firm's practice areas include corporate law, litigation, intellectual property, employee benefits, and environmental law. Among Vault's Top 10 most prestigious firms, Vault reports that "Uppers" include: International work; Accessible partners; and Great firm culture. And the "Notable Perks" include: "Overseas rotation program"; "Weekly wine and cheese parties held on Fridays"; "All associates get their own offices (even summer associates)"; and "Free gym membership anywhere in town."

For more information, please see Position 10077 on Lateral Link or contact Miguel Escobar: mescobar@laterallink.com or 646.419.4231.

Miguel Escobar is a Director at Lateral Link. Miguel oversees attorney placements in New York, Washington, D.C. and South Florida. Prior to joining Lateral Link, Miguel worked for a prominent legal search firm and as an associate in the litigation department at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP. Miguel has also worked at the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees. Miguel holds a J.D. from New York University School of Law and a B.A. in Political Science, with honors, from Brown University.

Have you ever wanted to be a part an industry on the cutting edge of law and science. A major pharmaceuticals company has an opening for you. As always, the Job of the Week is brought to you by Lateral Link

Position: Mid-Level Corporate Counsel

Location: Alameda, California

Experience: 2 - 5 years

Description: This global, broad-based healthcare company is devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture, and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices, and diagnostics. The company employs more than 68,000 people worldwide and markets its products in more than 130 countries, with revenues of $25.9 billion in 2007. The Alameda, CA office is seeking a mid-level corporate associate to draft, negotiate and review contracts. The successful candidate must have 2 - 5 years of corporate experience at a major law firm or corporation; a record of success in counseling clients on a range of business transactions; and an understanding of the health care industry and knowledge of federal and state fraud and abuse regulations.

For more information, please see Position 10032 on Lateral Link or contact Maricar Tinio. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

Tired of the East Coast grind? Looking to relocate to a city consistently ranked among the best places to live and launch a business? Love country music (or not!)? Then these openings at this 234-lawyer firm in Nashville may be for you. As always, the Job of the Week is brought to you by Lateral Link, and as with other Lateral Link law firm positions, this job qualifies for a $10,000 guaranteed signing bonus. Lateral Link is giving away Vault Top 100 Law Firm Guides to all its
Members in October.

Position: Corporate & Securities Associate (4 to 6 years)

Description: Associates in the Corporate & Securities Practice Area have the opportunity to work in a wide variety of areas, including public company representation, public and private equity and debt securities offerings, as both issuer's and underwriter's counsel, mergers and acquisitions, including going private transactions, venture capital financings, and corporate governance. For more information on this position or to apply, please see Position 9346 on Lateral Link.

Position: Healthcare Associate (4 to 6 years)

Description: The Health Law Practice is multi-disciplinary and represents clients on transactional, regulatory and operational matters. For more information on this position or to apply, please see Position 9347 on Lateral Link.

Position: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate (4 to 8 years).

Description: The group is seeking an associate with experience in the area of employee benefits and executive compensation, including qualified retirement plans, health and welfare benefit plans, regulatory compliance with the Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, COBRA and HIPAA, and employee benefits issues related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. For more information on this position or to apply, please see Position 9348 on Lateral Link.

Current members can also contact their personal search consultant directly to discuss this position. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

If the financial crisis has you concerned, why not do something about it? This week's Job of the Week is a great opportunity to focus on regulatory work in the banking and financial institutions industry. As always, the Job of the Week is brought to you by Lateral Link, and as with other Lateral Link law firm positions, this job qualifies for a $10,000 guaranteed signing bonus.

Position: Banking Regulatory Associate

Location: New York, NY

Description: This prestigious law firm is currently seeking a senior
associate or counsel with at least 6 years of experience in transactional
and regulatory work in the banking and financial institutions sector.
Relevant experience includes bank, M&A, and capital markets work as both a
corporate and regulatory lawyer.

For more information, please see Position 6856 on Lateral Link. Current members can also contact their personal search consultant directly to discuss this position. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

Lateral Link is launching a new weekly feature where readers can pose questions about the job search process to a panel of legal industry experts, including hiring partners, law firm recruiting personnel, law school career services counselors and legal recruiters. This week's question is one that comes up often: I have an interview coming up, should I be preparing? If so, how should I prepare?

Preparing for an interview is of utmost importance. Do not be misled: poor preparation - not a poor resume or poor grades - is the primary reason candidates do not receive offers for otherwise on-point positions. If you've landed an interview, your resume and grades have gotten you in the door. Now your job is to nail the interview and receive an offer.

Arriving at an interview, you want to ensure that you are an INFORMED candidate. That means knowing the particular company you are interviewing with inside and out as it applies to you. According to Mr. Michael Kayan, Hiring Partner at Constantine Cannon, "Substantive preparation by the candidate before an interview is obviously important. Good preparation generally connotes interest and seriousness of purpose on the part of a candidate. I like to ask a candidate what s/he already knows about our firm, and then I'll elaborate on that initial base of knowledge. I'm impressed when a candidate has done more than pay a quick visit to our firm's website, and disappointed when a candidate has merely done that, or less."

According to Mr. Kayan, you should do your research. There are numerous sources you can look to and specific items that you should review prior to your interview.

To read more, click here.

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Want to take an active role in solving the nation's energy challenge? Interested in the intersection of law, policy and public relations and shaping state and federal policy? If so, then the Job of the Week may be for you. As always, the Job of the Week is brought to you by Lateral Link, and as with other Lateral Link law firm positions, this job qualifies for a $10,000 guaranteed signing bonus.

Position: Energy Policy Associate

Location: Washington D.C., Raleigh or Richmond

Description: The newly formed Energy Policy Group of an AmLaw 100 law firm is seeking experienced associates to join either its Raleigh, Richmond, or D.C. office. This inter-disciplinary practice group will offer comprehensive solutions to clients' legal, policy, and public relations needs in the energy sector. The group's efforts will focus on crafting and executing successful legal, policy and business strategies, involving issues such as energy sources, generation facilities, renewable energy sources and portfolio standards, transmission issues, carbon regulation, climate change policy, environmental regulation and compliance, and innovative finance solutions.

Relevant experience includes regulatory or transactional experience in the areas of energy, environmental, or telecom. For more information about this position or to apply, please see Position 9933 on Lateral Link. Current members can also contact their personal search consultant directly to discuss this position. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

If you have ever wanted to utilize corporate law skills on technology matters, then the Job of the Week may be for you. As always, the Job of the Week is brought to you by Lateral Link, and as with other Lateral Link law firm positions, this job qualifies for a $10,000 guaranteed signing bonus.

Position: IP Transactional Associate

Location: Chicago, IL

Description: The Chicago office of a top international firm is seeking a mid-level attorney with general corporate skills to join their IP and Technology Transactional practice. The attorney will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of key tech matters, including outsourcing (ITO and BPO), strategic alliances, software and systems (development and licensing), R&D and technology transfer, licensing (patent, trademark, copyright), biotechnology, e-commerce, and financing and tech company M&A deals.

For more information about this position or to apply, please see Position 9529 on Lateral Link. Current members can also contact their personal search consultant directly to discuss this position. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

This week's Lateral Link Associate Life survey suggests that many of you are concerned about your jobs. Why not get out of the US job market altogether and take a position in London?

So the markets are going a bit crazy, down a bit, down a lot, up a lot, up some more (as of this posting). This week's Job of the Week, brought to you by Lateral Link, is a rare opportunity for a US corporate lawyer to lateral into a position in London. As with other Lateral Link law firm positions, this job qualifies for a $10,000 guaranteed signing bonus (or £5,000 if you'd prefer).

Position: Corporate Associate

Location: London

Description: This international law firm is seeking a junior to mid-level US trained corporate associate with public or private M&A experience and/or mainstream equities experience. Must be admitted to the New York State Bar.

For more information about this position or to apply, please see Position 9823 on Lateral Link. Current members can also contact their personal search consultant directly to discuss this position. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

Do you want to work on U.S. Supreme Court cases? If so, check out this week's Job of the Week, brought to you by Lateral Link. Because Lateral Link does not cold-call attorneys, they devote all of their time to assisting their active members with job searches.

Position: Appellate Litigation Associate

Location: Washington, DC

Description: A top international law firm is seeking a mid-level to senior appellate litigation associate. This position presents an opportunity to become a significant part of a growing team of U.S. Supreme Court and national appellate litigators and to work directly with clients on substantial matters. This position qualifies for Lateral Link's $10,000 guaranteed signing bonus.

For more information about this position or to apply, please see Position 9296 on Lateral Link. Current members can also contact their personal search consultant directly to discuss this position. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

If going in-house was why you went to law school in the first place, this week's Job of the Week is something you should check out.

It's for a corporate attorney looking to move to more of a consulting role. As always, the Job of the Week is brought to you by Lateral Link. For more information about Lateral Link's team of personal search consultants, or to see about joining their team, click here.

Position: Attorney Consultant

Location: Orange County, CA

Description: A Fortune 500 insurance company is seeking an attorney with at least two years of experience to consult on a variety of corporate matters. The attorney will be expected to develop mutual fund board meeting materials, draft fund and investment adviser procedures, prepare/negotiate related agreements, and work on all fund and adviser-related matters. In addition, the attorney will provide legal advice and other legal support to internal clients and monitor legislation and new laws affecting mutual funds and investment advisers. The role will involve drafting prospectus disclosure, investment adviser disclosure, and documents and materials, along with implementing appropriate procedures to comply with new laws.

For more information about this position, or to apply, please see Position 9656 on Lateral Link. Current members can also contact their personal search consultant directly to discuss this position. Membership in Lateral Link is free, and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

Are you tired of big firm life -- doc review, due diligence, 9 p.m. dinners at your desk? Do you still hope that you can enjoy practicing law in a law firm setting? This week's Job of the Week may be the answer for you.

As always, the Job of the Week is brought to you by Lateral Link. As we've mentioned before, Lateral Link is still growing, having just added a Columbia Law School alum to its Philadelphia team and an NYU Law School alum to its New York team. For more information about Lateral Link's team of personal search consultants, or to learn about joining the team, click here.

Position: Corporate Associate

Location: New York

Description: This firm is one of the more selective New York boutiques, with approximately 50 attorneys, most of whom have lateraled in from top-20 law firms. The attorneys focus on sophisticated litigation, corporate, and bankruptcy work, and their major clients include Clear Channel, Amazon.com, Columbia University, and Lazard Freres. The firm pays New York market salary and offers its associates immediate, hands-on responsibility, as well as a reputation for very reasonable hours and a truly collegial working environment. The quality and depth of their legal team distinguishes them from other firms of their size and allows them to compete effectively against the larger top-tier firms. This position qualifies for the Lateral Link $10,000 guaranteed signing bonus.

For more information about this position or to apply, please see Position 9673 on Lateral Link. Current members can also contact their personal search consultant directly to discuss this position. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

As expected, bankruptcy attorneys are once again in demand. So we're highlighting an opportunity for junior associates in this week's Job of the Week, brought to you by Lateral Link. This position qualifies for Lateral Link's $10,000 signing bonus. (Lateral Link has paid out over $200,000 in signing bonuses this summer.)

Lateral Link has junior bankruptcy positions at some of the more sought-after firms in San Francisco, New York, Boston, Atlanta, and Chicago (like the one below). For information on these other positions, please contact your personal search consultant.

Position: Bankruptcy associate

Location: Chicago, IL

Description: A top Chicago-based law firm seeks junior bankruptcy associates. For more information about this position, or to apply, please see Position 9585 on Lateral Link.

If you are not already a Lateral Link Member, you can apply at www.laterallink.com. Also, because of the tremendous growth in Lateral Link's membership, Lateral Link is actively looking to hire additional search consultants in Washington DC and Texas. If interested, please email join@laterallink.com.

Just One Word: Bankruptcy! [New York Magazine]