Bonhams & Butterfields is an international auction house specializing in the appraisal and sale of fine art, fine and rare books and manuscripts, fine jewelry, antiques, fine wine, motor cars and all types of collectibles. Our US galleries and salesrooms are located in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York City.
We looking for a Senior Staff Attorney to work with us in our San Francisco headquarters for 6 to 9 months, with possible extension, under the direction of the VP/General Counsel to assist with a wide range of legal, corporate and regulatory matters, including but not limited to claims, contracts, intellectual property issues, business transactions and litigation.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
1. Work with VP/General Counsel and management in investigating and judging merits of legal claims against or on behalf of the Company or involving property consigned for sale, including title, tort, commercial law and IP claims.
2. Provide legal guidance and appropriate work product regarding client contracts, third party agreements, client inquiries, subpoena responses, third party claims, intellectual property issues, and regulatory agency inquiries and filings.
3. Assist with the management of litigation/arbitration, including drafting and discovery matters.
4. Handle long-term and/or complex legal and drafting projects.
Qualifications/Skills:
· Solid academic credentials and a J.D. from an accredited law school.
· 6+ years law practice experience and an active member in good standing of the California Bar.
· Some in-house legal experience is preferred.
· Experience with handling claims (insured and uninsured) a plus.
· Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing with a variety of contacts.
· Must have excellent drafting and negotiating skills, organizational abilities, business acumen and a strong attention to detail.
· Ability to juggle multiple projects, often under pressure with aggressive deadlines, in an interesting, dynamic, ‘roll-up-your-sleeves’ environment.
· Must show independence and initiative, with the ability to manage projects to closure with minimal supervision and the judgment to know when to ask questions and escalate issues.
If interested, please forward your cover letter and resume to jobs.us@bonhams.com and put in the subject line: Staff Attorney – SF.
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