April 2, 2026

Resource Attorney – Private Companies

Corporate

Cooley LLPSan Francisco

Practice area

Corporate

PQE

4-6 years

Location

San Francisco, California

Salary

$220,000 - $315,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

This is a non-client-facing, non-billable Resource Attorney role within the Private Companies practice, focused on enhancing attorney efficiency and knowledge.
Key responsibilities include developing and refining AI-driven tools and workflows to improve legal service delivery.
You will draft and revise template documents, coordinate with legal teams to maintain and update practice resources, and contribute to new knowledge management and innovation projects.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to Private Companies, summarize changes, and ensure practice resources reflect new requirements.
Assist attorneys with day-to-day requests for precedents, templates, and other resources.
Requires licensure as an attorney and 4-6 years of experience in US corporate/transactional practice.
A basic understanding of startup/venture practice, including common transactions and daily counseling issues, is essential.
Strong drafting skills are required, along with excellent organizational abilities to manage multiple projects and inputs.
Success in this role demands attention to detail, creativity to identify and develop new resources, a self-starting initiative, flexibility for evolving projects, and a collaborative approach.
The expected annual pay range is $220,000 - $315,000, with the final offer dependent on geographic location, experience, and skillset.
Benefits include comprehensive health, wellness, and family support options, plus firm-paid life insurance, long-term disability, 4 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick leave, and 10 paid holidays annually.

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Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

Top recruiter for this opening
Kate Reder Sheikh
Legal Recruiter
Major, Lindsey & Africa
Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?
Parth Bhatt joined Cooley LLP's San Francisco office in the Corporate group.
Working with Kate was a game-changer in my job search. She really took the time to understand what I was looking for and helped me land my top-choice role. Kate’s deep knowledge of the Bay Area legal market, combined with the strong network and trust she’s built over the years, makes her an amazing resource. She gave me tailored advice, helped me prepare for every step of the process, and always had my best interests at heart. Thanks to Kate, I found a position that’s a perfect fit for me. I highly recommend her to anyone navigating the legal job market in the Bay Area!
Parth Bhatt
Cooley LLP • San Francisco
Top recruiter for this opening
Priya Gulati
Legal Recruiter
Pacific Legal Search
Why talk to Priya Gulati?
Priya Patel joined Cooley LLP's California office in the Corporate group.
If you are looking to work with a legal recruiter, don’t hesitate, choose Priya!! Priya helped me throughout every step of the lateral process from resume clean-up to interview prep. With her help, I was able to quickly and successfully lateral from DC to California. I cannot recommend her enough.
Priya Patel
Cooley LLP • California

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

Top recruiter for this opening
Kate Reder Sheikh
Legal Recruiter
Major, Lindsey & Africa
Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?
Parth Bhatt joined Cooley LLP's San Francisco office in the Corporate group.
Working with Kate was a game-changer in my job search. She really took the time to understand what I was looking for and helped me land my top-choice role. Kate’s deep knowledge of the Bay Area legal market, combined with the strong network and trust she’s built over the years, makes her an amazing resource. She gave me tailored advice, helped me prepare for every step of the process, and always had my best interests at heart. Thanks to Kate, I found a position that’s a perfect fit for me. I highly recommend her to anyone navigating the legal job market in the Bay Area!
Parth Bhatt
Cooley LLP • San Francisco
Top recruiter for this opening
Priya Gulati
Legal Recruiter
Pacific Legal Search
Why talk to Priya Gulati?
Priya Patel joined Cooley LLP's California office in the Corporate group.
If you are looking to work with a legal recruiter, don’t hesitate, choose Priya!! Priya helped me throughout every step of the lateral process from resume clean-up to interview prep. With her help, I was able to quickly and successfully lateral from DC to California. I cannot recommend her enough.
Priya Patel
Cooley LLP • California

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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