Are you sick of taking phone calls at 4:30 on Friday? Would you rather be the one making the phone calls? If so, this Job of the Week might be for you. As always the Job of the Week is brought to you by Lateral Link. Today’s job is another position with one of Lateral Link’s in-house clients. Over the last 4 months Lateral Link has placed more than a dozen attorneys in in-house positions throughout the United States.

Position: Vice President

Location: Orange County, CA

Description: With more than $750 billion of assets under management, and offices around the globe, this Investment Management company is one of the world’s foremost bond fund managers, overseeing more than 70 mutual funds invested in such financial instruments as corporate paper, emerging markets debt, municipal bonds, mortgage-backed securities, credit default swaps, and real estate investment trusts (REITs), as well as stocks. The company is seeking a Vice President, Attorney with a minimum of three to six years of experience in securities laws applicable to registered investment advisers, including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on cutting edge legal and regulatory matters, such as analyzing compliance and trading issues, drafting and reviewing compliance policies, negotiating agreements, including investment management agreements, participating in special projects, such as regulatory audits, litigation matters and general corporate work, and resolving legal issues in connection with expansion of its business model and development of new products.

If you are a candidate, please see Position #5567 on Lateral Link. If you are not a member you can sign up for free at www.laterallink.com. If you are an employer seeking top legal talent for your company, please contact Michael Allen, Principal of Lateral Link, at mallen@laterallink.com or 213.785.2344.

Do you remember when lawyers worked on lucrative private equity and venture capital deals? Those halcyon days are coming back. As always the Job of the Week is brought to you by Lateral Link. Lateral Link is pleased to announce that they have recently placed the first two associates in Winston & Strawn’s new Charlotte litigation department. If you are looking for a new position, apply for membership at www.laterallink.com.

Position: Private Equity Attorney

Location: New York

Description: A New York firm is seeking a third year private equity associate. The work will consist primarily of venture capital deals, minority investments and private financing deals. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience from a top tier firm.

For more information about this position, please view Position #5532 on Lateral Link.

Although Halloween is just around the corner, things are looking less scary in the Bay Area. With tech stocks soaring, start-ups and emerging companies are doing more deals and looking to grow.

Time for more lawyers! The Job of the Week, brought to you by Lateral Link, is with a prominent firm that’s back on the prowl for the best and the brightest corporate lawyers to handle these deals.

Title: Corporate Associate

Location: Bay Area

Bonus: This position qualifies for Lateral Link’s $10,000 placement bonus.

Description: A top-tier firm is seeking a mid-level corporate associate with 3 to 4 years of strong corporate experience at a reputable law firm, and excellent academic credentials. Experience should include public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, private equity, venture capital investments, and/or technology transactions. Candidates with strong experience representing emerging companies are preferred. California bar is required.

For more information about this position, please view Position #5440 on Lateral Link. Membership in Lateral Link is free, and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

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The last couple Jobs of the Week have featured positions with AmLaw 100 firms on the East Coast and West Coast. We feel that we may be neglecting those of you in the middle of country, and since the hiring freeze is starting to lift at some companies, we decided to offer up an in-house position in Ohio for the Job of the Week, which is brought to you by Lateral Link.

Title: Corporate Counsel

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Description: Bank holding company with more than 1,200 branches in the Midwest and Southeast is seeking several attorneys with corporate experience to join their in-house team. Attorneys with experience in one of the following areas will be considered - general corporate (2-6 years), commercial creditors’ rights (5-15 years), bank regulation (4-8 years) and consumer regulatory (2-6 years). Candidates should have significant experience with a law firm or corporation in the relevant areas of expertise. Ability to interface successfully with senior management. Knowledge of the areas of expertise including technical knowledge. Good issue spotting, risk assessment, and problem solving skills.

For more information about each position, please view Positions #5458, #5457, #5456, #5455 on Lateral Link.  Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

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Green shoots are here again. The Dow is back over 10,000 and litigation is picking up. Today’s Job of the Week brought to you by Lateral Link, is one of several new openings at big firms around the country. If you are an associate considering a lateral move, contact your Lateral Link search consultant to discuss the options.

Position: Litigation Associate

Location: Washington, DC.

Bonus: This position qualifies for Lateral Link’s $10,000 law firm signing bonus.

Description: The D.C. office of this AmLaw 100 firm is seeking an excellent 3rd-5th year commercial litigation associate (2005-2007). The firm is looking for an attorney with a general commercial background. Candidates must have a broad range of litigation experience, not a niche practice. Some experience with bankruptcy litigation would be helpful. Top law school and excellent credentials required. Strong preference for former judicial clerks.

For more information about this position, please view Position #5433 on Lateral Link. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

The Dodgers win, the Angels win, and everything is looking up in Los Angeles — including the job market.

The Job of the Week is brought to you by Lateral Link. As we mentioned last week, things are picking up all over — Lateral Link has opportunities for corporate attorneys, tax attorneys, and IP attorneys, all over the U.S. and Asia.

Position: Litigation Associate

Location: Los Angeles, CA.

Bonus: This position qualifies for Lateral Link’s $10,000 law firm signing bonus.

Description: A litigation powerhouse is seeking a mid-level litigation associate. This firm is very particular and candidates must have prior experience from an AmLaw 100 firm and should have graduated in the top 10% of their law school class.

For more information about this position, please view Position #5414 on Lateral Link. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

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You can’t have $17 billion in proposed deals on Monday and not need a few extra lawyers to make them happen. So the Job of the Week, brought to you by Lateral Link, is a spot for a strong corporate lawyer. Beyond corporate, things are picking up all over; this week Lateral Link has sourced opportunities for litigators, tax attorneys, IP attorneys, and, of course, bankruptcy associates.

Position: Capital Markets Associate

Location: New York, NY.

Bonus: This position qualifies for Lateral Link’s $10,000 law firm signing bonus.

Description: A top midsize New York firm is seeking a midlevel capital markets attorney with 4 to 6 years of experience from an AmLaw 100 firm. This firm boasts a 1-to-1 partner to associate ratio and its capital markets practice represents numerous well-known private equity funds and institutional investors.

For more information about this position, please view Position #5367 on Lateral Link. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

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As always, the Job of the Week is brought to you by our friends over at Lateral Link. Dallas should be looking for a new quarterback, but instead the city just looking for a new litigator. Although attorneys think things are bleak, Lateral Link tells us things are getting better — their team has sourced over 50 positions throughout the U.S. and Asia since Labor Day.

Position: Litigation Associates

Location: Dallas, TX (but the firm will consider attorneys relocating)

Description: The Dallas office of a prominent litigation boutique is seeking associates to join the firm’s broad litigation practice. The ideal candidate should have at least 3-8 years of experience in the field of complex litigation and dispute resolution. Candidates must possess a record of academic and personal achievement in addition to a commitment to excellence. Relocating attorneys will be considered.

For more information about this position, please contact Lateral Link’s Texas Director, Gary Cohen (gcohen@laterallink.com). Current Lateral Link members can also view Position #4945 on Lateral Link. Membership in Lateral Link is free, and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

Birds are smart enough to fly south when things get rough up north. Can attorneys figure out how to do it too? As always, the Job of the Week is
brought to you by our friends over at Lateral Link. As we mentioned with yesterday’s career survey lateral hiring is picking up. Lateral Link has added over 25 new jobs in the last week and has placed attorneys in over a dozen law firm and in-house positions so far this month. If you are looking for a new position, consider registering for Lateral Link.

Position: Litigation Associate

Location: Miami, FL

Description: The Miami office of a prominent national firm is seeking a mid-level litigation associate. Ideal candidate would be a 2005 graduate, but a 2004-2006 graduate will be considered. Florida bar is preferred.

For more information about this position, please contact Lateral Link’s Director for the Southeast, Jordan Abshire. Jordan is a graduate of Harvard Law School and a former Troutman Sanders attorney. Current Lateral Link members can also view Position #5296
on Lateral Link. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

H to the K (Hong Kong) and B to the J (Beijing), things are picking up in Asia a bit. Our Director - Asia Markets, Justin Flowers, will be in China for the next month making rounds with firms and Fortune 500 companies as well as meeting candidates, so if you are interested in Asia-based opportunities, law firm or in-house, give him a shout. This Job of the Week, brought to you by Lateral Link, is hot off the press.

Position: Mid - Senior Corporate Associate

Location: Hong Kong, SAR

Description: The Hong Kong office of a top US firm is seeking a mid to senior level corporate associate to join their strong China platform. Candidates should have 2-5 years’ M&A and Capital Markets experience with a top-level US or Magic Circle firm, preferably in the region, and must be currently employed with an international firm. The firm has an excellent Asia platform, specifically in China. The successful candidate must have strong drafting skills and be able to speak/read/write in Mandarin.

For more information about this position, assuming you qualify for it, please contact Justin Flowers (Email: jflowers@laterallink.com | Phone: 646.257.4886), who oversees attorney placements (both partner and associate level) and client relationships with the top international US- and UK-based firms in Asia, the Middle East and Emerging Markets. Prior to joining Lateral Link, Justin recruited for both an international search firm and a New York-based domestic legal search boutique. He practiced law as a litigator for several years before becoming a recruiter. Justin earned a J.D. from NYU School of Law and an undergraduate liberal arts degree, cum laude, from the University of Oklahoma, where he attended the Honors College.

Join the likes of stardom in sunny Southern California, but no need to get sunburned. Just check out the latest Job of the Week, brought to you by Lateral Link.

Position: Senior Litigator (Class of ‘95 - ‘00)

Location: Century City, CA

Description: The Century City office is seeking a senior litigation associate/junior partner to join a thriving litigation practice. Lateral Link Members describe this firm as “family friendly” and a place with “sophisticated work” and “great people.” That said, the firm is a firm, and requires strong litigation experience and ability to independently manage cases, including taking/defending depositions, arguing motions in court, and handling all aspects of the discovery process.

California bar required. Portable book of business is not required.

For more information about this position, assuming you qualify for it, please contact Gloria Noh Cannon (email: gcannon@laterallink.com; phone: 213.784.3892). Gloria is a Director at Lateral Link and oversees attorney placements in Northern and Southern California. Gloria started her legal career with Milbank, where she worked as an associate and was part of the hiring committee and recruiting committee, and she then subsequently joined the in-house legal department at Oaktree Capital Management, LLC as a Vice President. Prior to joining Lateral Link, Gloria was a Managing Director for five years with a large national attorney search firm, placing attorneys and partners with law firms of all sizes, including Am Law 100 law firms as well as highly-regarded boutiques.

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The latest Job of the Week, brought to you by Lateral Link, is for someone who wants to relocate to Atlanta. To those of you living in New York and other expensive cities: just think of that cost of living adjustment!

Position: Employment Attorney

Location: Atlanta, GA

Description: A medium-sized Atlanta-based firm is seeking an employment litigation associate with 3-4 years of employment lit experience, preferably with some ERISA class action experience. The firm offers associates the chance for significant responsibility and lean case staffing and is known for maintaining the flexibility of a smaller firm, while providing a level of sophistication usually associated with much larger firms. The quality of the Firm’s attorneys is evidenced by numerous honors and awards, including recognition as one of Atlanta’s top law firms by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Big firm experience and excellent academic credentials required. Out-of-state candidates preferred.

For more information about this position, please contact Lateral Link’s Director for the Southeast, Jordan Abshire. Jordan is a graduate of Harvard Law School and a former Troutman Sanders attorney. Current Lateral Link members can also view Position #5207 on Lateral Link. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

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There are opportunities in England for those willing to brave the frigid waters of the North Atlantic. This week’s Job of the Week, brought to you by Lateral Link, indicates a bit of recovery in the international markets. Although candidates for this position cannot have been laid off, we are currently working with a number of corporate in-house clients, both domestically and internationally, who are considering applicants who have been deferred or subject to a reduction in force. Email bridgeyear@laterallink.com for more information. Now, to the position…

Position: Mid - Senior Corporate Associate

Location: London, UK

Description: The London office of a top US firm is seeking a mid to senior level UK-qualified corporate associate. Candidates should have 2-6 years’ corporate transactional experience with a top-level US or Magic Circle firm in London and must be currently employed with a top firm or investment bank. Must be UK-qualified. The firm is an international powerhouse, and is busy with high level public and private M&A transactions from the addition of a partner from another well known international firm.

For more information on this position or to apply, please see position 5244 on Lateral Link, or contact Justin Flowers at jflowers@laterallink.com / 646.257.4886. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

Today’s job of the week, brought to you by Lateral Link, is at a prominent New York boutique. In addition to covering major international law firms, Lateral Link also works with smaller regional firms. If you are a legal employer seeking to hire a well-credentialed experienced attorney, please contact us.

Position: Senior Litigation Associate

Location: New York, NY

Description: A prominent general practice firm is seeking a senior associate for its litigation group. The work done by the litigation group focuses on general commercial litigation, specifically, corporate and securities matters, contests for corporate control and shareholder disputes and broker-dealer disputes. The department also handles contract, employment, intellectual property, bankruptcy, and real estate litigation, as well as health care regulation, administrative and white collar criminal matters. Position requires 5 to 7 years of litigation experience at a top firm, courtroom/deposition experience, and New York state bar admission.

For more information on this position or to apply, please see position #5234 on Lateral Link, or contact Ryan Belville at rbelville@laterallink.com. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

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The California economy is deeply troubled right now. But some firms out there are doing fine, thank you very much (and not just Jones Day). One leading firm is even hiring on the transactional side — yes, you heard that right — for its L.A. office.

Check out the latest Job of the Week, brought to you by our friends over at Lateral Link. They have secured over two dozen attorneys interviews in the last couple of weeks (in New York, Los Angeles, Orange County, Dallas, Silicon Valley, even Oregon and North Carolina).

Position: M&A Associate

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Description: Prominent national firm looking for an attorney with 3 to 5 years of corporate/M&A experience. Do we need to say more? Polish up your resumes and make them sparkle, because they want all-stars for this spot — top law school, top firm experience, and a strong work ethic.

For more information on this position or to apply, please see position #5201 on Lateral Link. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

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See, there are tons of things you can do with a soft liberal arts degree, including being an IP lawyer in Biglaw. Today’s job of the week, brought to you by Lateral Link, is one of several new openings at big firms around the country. If you are an associate considering a lateral move, you should contact your Lateral Link search consultant to discuss the options.

Position: IP Transactional Associate

Location: New York, NY

Description: A top international law firm is seeking a mid-level IP transactional associate to work on a variety of corporate intellectual property matters including technology transactions, licensing arrangements, IP components of M&A and corporate finance deals, and handling dealings with the USPTO.

For more information on this position or to apply, please see position #5156 on Lateral Link, or you can contact T.J. Duane at tjduane@laterallink.com. Membership in Lateral Link is free and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

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Don’t you wish you paid attention to all those Rosetta Stone commercials? Today’s Job of the Week, brought to you by Lateral Link, requires special language skills. If you are a litigator who can read the description below, then you are the perfect candidate for this position.

Position: Mid-level (class of ‘03-‘06) litigation associate

Location: 로스앤젤레스, 캘리포니아

Description: 전미 20대 법무법인(로펌)의 LA지사에서 3년 이상의 기업소송경력을 지닌 mid level associate을 구합니다. 특허와 독점금지법에 대한 경력을 선호하며 한국어에 능통하여야 합니다. California bar를 선호합니다.

For more information about this position, please contact Gloria Noh Cannon at gcannon@laterallink.com or see Position #5128 on Lateral Link. Lateral Link is pleased to welcome Gloria Cannon to its California group. Gloria brings a wealth of legal practice and legal recruiting experience to the team, having previously practiced for four years as a financial restructuring associate at Milbank Tweed, five years as a Vice President at Oaktree Capital Management LLC, and for the last four years as a recruiter at a large national attorney search firm. Click here to read more about Gloria. (Lateral Link is currently seeking an additional recruiter for its Chicago office; if you are interested in working for Lateral Link, please contact Michael Allen at mallen@laterallink.com.)

As always, membership in Lateral Link is free, and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

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Today’s Job of the Week, an in-house position with a leading beauty company, is brought to you by Lateral Link.

Lateral Link is pleased to welcome Gloria Noh Cannon to its California group. Gloria brings a wealth of legal practice and legal recruiting experience to the team, having previously worked at Milbank Tweed, Oaktree Capital Management LLC, and a large national attorney search firm. Click here to read more about Gloria.

Position: In-House Corporate Attorney

Location: Southern California

Description: An international botanical skin care company (the “Company”) has retained the services of Lateral Link on an exclusive basis to conduct a search for a junior in-house corporate attorney. The primary responsibilities for this position will include: (i) drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and third-party agreements with vendors, customers and partners for various internal Company departments; (ii) managing the Legal Department’s contract processes and procedures; (iii) providing top-level/senior management legal and strategic business advice as well as risk mitigation strategies; (iv) regularly assisting the Vice President, Legal with complex and sensitive company issues and other legal projects and duties; and (v) serving as the point of contact for, and providing legal support to, the Company’s internal departments regarding business initiatives.

This position will report directly to the Vice President - Legal and will have significant contact with senior management and various internal departments. The position will initially focus on contract review, but there will be work on other types of projects depending on the background, interests and experience of the candidate, i.e., in areas of IP, IT transactions, review of marketing and/or product materials. The Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, and the salary will be commensurate with experience.

Requirements and details about how to apply, after the jump.

Nothing is certain but death and taxes — and jobs for tax lawyers. The latest Job of the Week, brought to you by Lateral Link, is a tax attorney position with a top i-bank.

Also, if you’re a Cadwalader, Shearman, Dewey or Skadden attorney participating in a firm-sponsored sabbatical program, Lateral Link has just added several new junior corporate positions with top media companies exclusively for deferred attorneys. Please contact Lateral Link for more information.

Position: Senior Manager/Vice President - Tax

Location: New York, NY

Description: The Tax Counsel Group of one of the world’s leading investment banks is seeking a mid-senior level (class of ‘01 - 06) tax attorney for a Senior Manager/Vice President level role. Role responsibilities include: supporting various business units of the firm by providing tax advice relating to their transactions; structuring transactions; assisting members of the Tax Department on technical tax issues; and managing external tax advisors. Candidates must have top academic qualifications and 3 to 8 years of significant transactional and technical tax experience in a law firm and/or financial industry tax experience. Experience must include significant partnership taxation experience and taxation of financial products experience. Experience with Section 409A and Executive Compensation (NQDC) and benefit related issues including 409A and 162(m) is highly preferred.

For more information about this position or to apply, please see Position # 5115 on Lateral Link, or contact Justin Flowers at jflowers@laterallink.com. Membership in Lateral Link is free, and you can apply at www.laterallink.com.

Since we saw a surge of interest in response to last week’s post, here is a Southern trifecta for you, given the long three-day weekend. Remember, Lateral Link pays its members $500 for a successful referral, i.e., it sometimes pays to have friends.

1. Position(s): Mid to Senior Level Litigation associate (2002 - 2005 grads)

Location: North Carolina

Description: This Southeastern ­ based firm seeks a business litigation associate with at least 4 years of experience to handle a variety of complex litigation matters. Candidates must have outstanding brief writing experience at the appellate and trial levels. Exceptional oral communication skills, excellent academic credentials and prior affiliation with a substantial litigation practice are essential for this position. Candidates should also be licensed in North Carolina or be willing to take first available bar exam. Federal clerkship experience is preferred.

Information about how to apply for this job, plus two more positions in the south, after the jump.