Help Drive What's Next as Temporary Counsel - San Diego

This temporary counsel opportunity places you at the intersection of legal strategy and a highly dynamic business. You'll step into an in-house environment where contracts are more than paperwork. they enable real-world operations, innovation, and growth across a regulated and fast-moving industry. Your work will support teams that rely on practical, timely legal insight to make confident decisions, offering you meaningful exposure to how legal guidance shapes business outcomes.

About Us

Adams & Martin Group partners with law firms and corporate legal departments to identify and hire top legal talent. We specialize in connecting skilled legal professionals with opportunities that align with their expertise, work preferences, and career goals.

What You'll Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including procurement-related contracts and nondisclosure agreements
• Apply internal contracting standards while thoughtfully adapting to real-world business needs
• Work closely with attorneys, business stakeholders, and external counsel to move matters forward efficiently
• Provide timely legal input that supports operational teams and keeps projects on track
• Research and advise on legal, policy, and compliance questions that surface throughout the contract lifecycle
• Assess and apply key commercial terms affecting delivery, ownership, and risk in agreements tied to goods and services
• Communicate clearly with internal partners to support informed, business-minded decisions
• Balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and sound judgment

Who Thrives Here

• You enjoy translating legal principles into practical steps and partnering closely with the business.
• Juris Doctor (JD) and active California bar license
• 3 years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Excellent written and verbal communication; meticulous attention to detail
• Great-to-have experience
• Prior in-house counsel experience
• Exposure to motor-vehicle, dealership, or franchise law considerations

Why You'll Love It

• Make an immediate impact on contract workflows that power real-world operations
• Gain hands-on in-house experience with supportive, collaborative legal partners
• Work in a focused, flexible project setting with clear priorities
• Potential for longer-term engagement or full-time consideration based on business needs

Role at a Glance

• Title: Temporary Counsel (In-House)
• Location: San Diego, CA
• Work Model: Hybrid, 1 day onsite per week
• Schedule: 20 hours/week, flexible within Pacific Time business hours
• Compensation: $40-60/hr (dependent on experience)
• Duration: 4-6 months, anticipated February start; potential extension or conversion
• Focus Areas: Procurement contracts, NDAs, commercial terms, internal playbooks

Ready to Explore Your Options?

Your drive and expertise deserves the right stage. Apply today and let's find your perfect fit.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.