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Position: Senior Associate – Corporate

Location: Boston, MA

About Caldwell:

We are a fast-growing global law firm, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo. We specialize in a broad range of practice areas including corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, intellectual property, complex commercial litigation, antitrust, securities, regulatory compliance, and strategic advisory services. Our attorneys advise clients across diverse industries such as technology, life sciences, healthcare, financial services, fintech, consumer goods, energy, aerospace, media and entertainment, and several emerging growth sectors. 

As a Senior Associate in our Corporate practice group  you will play a key role advising clients through the full M&A lifecycle of buying and selling interests in businesses, business assets, and securities. This role is heavily focused on strategic acquisitions, divestitures, and exit transactions, working directly with founders, boards, private equity sponsors, and public companies.

Job Description:

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Leading and supporting buy-side and sell-side transactions, including stock and asset purchases, mergers, carve-outs, and strategic exits. 
• Negotiating and drafting primary and ancillary transaction documents, including letters of intent, purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, merger agreements, and closing deliverables.
• Advising clients on transaction structure, deal risk allocation, and execution strategy across acquisitions and sales.
• Managing and coordinating legal due diligence for both buyers and sellers, including issue spotting, risk assessment, and remediation strategies. 
• Supporting venture capital and growth-stage transactions, particularly where tied to acquisition or exit planning.
• Counseling clients on post-closing integration, divestiture matters, and ongoing corporate governance. 
• Collaborating closely with internal teams and external advisors to drive efficient, on-time closings.
• Staying current on U.S. and international corporate, M&A, and securities law developments affecting transactional work.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Massachusetts or eligible for prompt admission.
• 4+ years of corporate transactional experience, with a clear emphasis on buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, at a comparable law firm.

Desired Attributes & Skills:

• Demonstrated experience representing public and private companies on both the buy-side and sell-side; experience with related securities laws strongly preferred.
• A deal sheet reflecting meaningful M&A experience is expected.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex transactions independently. 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to run multiple deals simultaneously in a fast-growing corporate practice.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with a willingness to mentor and manage junior team members. 

What We Offer: 

• Competitive compensation tailored to experience and seniority.
• Structured career growth and leadership opportunities with the support of a truly global platform offering cross-border collaboration and client exposure. 
• A firm focused on innovation, mentorship, and client-driven outcomes and endless growth made possible by our global presence.

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Job Title: Senior Associate – Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation

Location: Boston, MA

About Caldwell:

We are a fast-growing global law firm, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo. We specialize in a broad range of practice areas including corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, intellectual property, complex commercial litigation, antitrust, securities, regulatory compliance, and strategic advisory services. Our attorneys advise clients across diverse industries such as technology, life sciences, healthcare, financial services, fintech, consumer goods, energy, aerospace, media and entertainment, and several emerging growth sectors. 

We are seeking an experienced IP Litigation Senior Associate to join our Boston office as part of the continued expansion of  our litigation practice. Experience in patent litigation and inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the PTAB is required. This role involves handling high-stakes patent disputes and advising sophisticated clients on complex intellectual property matters under the guidance of partners. Experience in other areas of IP litigation, trade secret disputes, and complex commercial litigation is preferred but not required. The Senior Associate will collaborate closely with colleagues across offices and practices, including corporate, life sciences, and technology, and will contribute to team efforts in advancing the firm’s IP litigation practice.

Responsibilities:

• Handle intellectual property disputes from inception through trial, including patent litigation and post-grant proceedings such as inter partes review (IPR) before the PTAB.
• Advise clients on risk assessment, litigation, and trial strategy, IPR petition strategy and defense. 
• Manage discovery, including fact and expert discovery, ESI strategy, depositions, and discovery motion practice.
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including claim construction, summary judgement, and Daubert motions.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited law school
• Admission to the Massachusetts state bar or eligible for admission
• Minimum 4+ years of litigation experience, ideally from a large law firm or recognized litigation boutique.
• Experience with IPR proceedings

Desired Attributes & Skills:

• Litigation writing samples expected
• Demonstrated experience with hearings, trials, and case management.
• Strong track record of handling intellectual property disputes and supporting client relationships. 
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a high-performing, client-focused team. 

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation tailored to experience and seniority.
• Structured career growth and mentorship opportunities with the support of a truly global platform offering cross-border collaboration and client exposure. 
• A firm culture focused on innovation, mentorship, and client-driven outcomes and endless growth made possible by our global presence.

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Job Title: Partner – Litigation

Location: Los Angeles, CA

About Caldwell:

We are a fast-growing global law firm, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo. We specialize in a broad range of practice areas including corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, intellectual property, complex commercial litigation, antitrust, securities, regulatory compliance, and strategic advisory services. Our attorneys advise clients across diverse industries such as technology, life sciences, healthcare, financial services, fintech, consumer goods, energy, aerospace, media and entertainment, and several emerging growth sectors. 

We are seeking an experienced IP Litigation Partner to join our Boston or Los Angeles office as part of the continued expansion of our litigation practice. Experience in patent litigation and inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the PTAB is required. This role involves managing high-stakes patent disputes and advising sophisticated clients on complex intellectual property matters. Experience in other areas of IP litigation, trade secret disputes, and complex commercial litigation is preferred but not required. The Partner will collaborate closely with colleagues across offices and practices, including corporate, life sciences, and technology, and will play an active role in the growth and strategic direction of the firm’s IP litigation practice. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage intellectual property disputes from inception through trial, including patent litigation and post-grant proceedings such as inter partes review (IPR) before the PTAB.
• Advise clients on risk assessment, litigation and trial strategy, and IPR petition strategy and defense. 
• Assist in discovery, including fact and expert discovery, ESI strategy, depositions, and discovery motion practice. 
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including claim construction, summary judgement, and Daubert motions.
• Cultivate and expand client relationships, actively contributing to business development and practice growth initiatives. 

Qualifications:

• Experience with IPR proceedings is required
• Minimum 8+ years of litigation experience, ideally from a large law firm or recognized litigation boutique.
• Demonstrated experience with hearings, trials, and case management.
• Strong track record of managing intellectual property disputes and managing client relationships. 
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a high-performing, client-focused team.
• Portable book of business is not required but preferred.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation tailored to experience and seniority. 
• Structured career growth and leadership opportunities with the support of a truly global platform offering cross-border collaboration and client exposure. 
• A firm culture focused on innovation, mentorship, and client-driven outcomes and endless growth made possible by our global presence. 

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Job Title: Executive Assistant, Global Managing Partner 

Location: Boston, MA

About Caldwell:

We are a fast-growing global law firm, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo. We specialize in a broad range of practice areas including corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, intellectual property, complex commercial litigation, antitrust, securities, regulatory compliance, and strategic advisory services. Our attorneys advise clients across diverse industries such as technology, life sciences, healthcare, financial services, fintech, consumer goods, energy, aerospace, media and entertainment, and several emerging growth sectors. 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Assistant to serve as the strategic partner and right hand to our Global Managing Partner. This role offers the opportunity to support a visionary leader at the center of our firm’s continued expansion while contributing to high-stakes operations in a dynamic, fast-paced professional environment. 

Responsibilities: 

• Strategically manage complex, multi-time-zone calendars across global offices and international clients; proactively resolve scheduling conflicts and optimize the Managing Partner’s time with limited direction. 
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, visas, accommodations, and last-minute adjustments while ensuring seamless execution. 
• As needed process and reconcile expenses, pre-bills, and financial logistics with precision; support billing coordination and maintain strict confidentiality across sensitive client matters. 
• Draft, edit, proofread, and prepare high-level correspondence, presentations, meeting materials, and confidential documents; demonstrate exceptional document production and technological proficiency. 
• Serve as a gatekeeper and primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including clients, partners, courts, and professional organizations; triage inquiries and facilitate superior client service with a proactive, professional approach. 
• Organize and support internal and external meetings, including virtual platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.) and all required logistics; anticipate briefing needs for high-level engagements, board matters, and client negotiations. 
• Provide coverage support as needed for other executive assistants and collaborate on firm wide employee engagement initiatives. 
• Monitor and prioritize email inboxes and workflows; organize documents and communications while maintaining up-to-date client and matter information. 
• Anticipate needs, suggest process improvements, and handle assignments independently with strong attention to detail and sound judgement. 
• Collaborate with global teams to support firm initiatives and contribute to operational excellence. 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of Executive Assistant experience supporting C-suite executives, Managing Partners, or senior leaders; prior law firm experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience; strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools (Microsoft Teams, Zoom); familiarity with legal software or billing systems is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to seamlessly manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; polished, professional presence and the ability to interact effectively with global partners and clients. 
• Proven track-record of handling confidential and sensitive information with absolute discretion and integrity. 

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation tailored to experience and seniority. 
• Structured career growth and leadership opportunities with the support of a truly global platform offering cross-border collaboration and client exposure. 
• A firm culture focused on innovation, mentorship, and client-driven outcomes and endless growth made possible by our global presence. 

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