Corporate Associate (3-6 years) - Chicago
Office Chicago
Practice Area Corporate
Date Posted Feb 20, 2025
Application Deadline Feb 20, 2026
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY: We have an incredible opportunity for a Corporate Associate with 3-6 years of broad range corporate transactions for our Chicago office. Seyfarth’s corporate attorneys possess the broad, in-depth experience necessary to serve a diverse client base, ranging from start-up ventures to middle-market companies to large multinational corporations. We provide clients with guidance on key decisions that determine long-term success. Since corporate matters frequently involve aspects of many legal disciplines, our corporate team regularly draws on the resources of Seyfarth’s other practice areas such as employee benefits, executive compensation, intellectual property, labor and employment, real estate, environmental and bankruptcy. In this way, our clients receive full attention from dedicated, focused business attorneys. THE DAY-TO-DAY: As an associate in the Corporate Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking matters in collaboration with senior attorneys. YOU HAVE: - 3-6 years of experience working on a broad range of corporate transactions, with a strong preference for experience in private company M&A transactions, commercial finance, corporate governance, joint venture transactions and commercial contracts.
- Experience conducting due diligence and preparation of diligence reports.
- Experience drafting purchase agreements, operating agreements and other transaction documents (including commercial contracts).
- Strong financial, analytical, drafting and negotiation skills and an ability to work independently, with a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial approach to corporate law.
- Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills.
- Candidates must be admitted to the Illinois Bar or meet the requirements to waive in.
WHAT WE PROVIDE: We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers. NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. The salary range for this role is $260,000 to $350,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). #CA-JS
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Appellate Attorney (Counsel or Senior Counsel) – California Offices
Office **Multiple Locations
Practice Area Labor & Employment
Date Posted Oct 30, 2024
Application Deadline Oct 30, 2025
Appellate Attorney (Counsel or Senior Counsel) – California Offices At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment where you will collaborate with our nation-wide Appellate Team, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY: We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Appellate Attorney with 10-15 years of experience in one of our California offices, including Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles – Century City and Los Angeles – Downtown. Our Appellate attorneys are a key asset at every stage of litigation, providing strategic insights during both pre-trial and trial proceedings. Our team draws upon experience with appellate-issue preservation to add value for our clients well before a judgment is handed down. Our Appellate attorneys also collaborate with Seyfarth's top-notch litigators to create the most favorable trial record in anticipation of an appeal, consult on and draft jury instructions and verdict forms, answer procedural questions, file interlocutory appeals, and handle complex briefings throughout the trial. Seyfarth’s Appellate attorneys have the unique combination of analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills to deliver winning briefs and compelling oral arguments. Learn more about our Appellate Team here: https://www.seyfarth.com/services/practices/litigation/appellate.html THE DAY-TO-DAY: As an Appellate Attorney in the Labor & Employment Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys. YOU HAVE: - At least 10 to 15 years of significant litigation experience.
- Very strong interest and ability in research, analysis and brief writing; the ability to handle complex and detail-oriented work on a sustained basis is key.
- Significant prior experience in the appellate process, briefing appeals and conducting oral arguments in the state and federal appeals court is a requirement.
- Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to think outside the box, and a knack for finding practical solutions to complex problems.
- Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills required. Clerkship experience a plus, but not necessary.
- Must be licensed and admitted to practice in the State of California.
WHAT WE PROVIDE: We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers **NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. Century City & Downtown LA: Seyfarth will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Sacramento: Pursuant to the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. The salary range for this role is $255,000 to $340,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). #CA-SU #LI-Hybrid MULTI-OFFICE LOCATION INFORMATION: This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90067 This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90017 This position is based in Sacramento, CA 95814 This position is based in San Francisco, CA 94105
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Bankruptcy Associate (1-4 years) - Chicago
Office Chicago
Practice Area Corporate
Date Posted Mar 31, 2025
Application Deadline Mar 31, 2026
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY: We have an incredible opportunity for a Bankruptcy Associate with 1-4 years of bankruptcy experience for our Chicago office. Seyfarth’s Corporate attorneys possess the broad, in-depth experience necessary to serve a diverse client base, ranging from start-up ventures to middle-market companies to large multinational corporations. We provide clients with guidance on key decisions that determine long-term success. Since corporate matters frequently involve aspects of many legal disciplines, our corporate team regularly draws on the resources of Seyfarth’s other practice areas such as employee benefits, executive compensation, intellectual property, labor and employment, real estate, environmental and bankruptcy. In this way, our clients receive full attention from dedicated, focused business attorneys. In addition, our Litigation Department of more than 170 lawyers across the firm’s global platform offers a full-service litigation practice, with specific practice areas in commercial litigation, consumer financial services litigation, product liability, bankruptcy, class action defense, construction, eDiscovery, government contracts, trade secrets, computer fraud and non-competes, intellectual property, and securities. We are regularly recognized in these practice areas in national and regional rankings by Chambers, The Legal 500, U.S. News & World Report: Best Lawyers, and BTI Consulting Group. Our drive for excellence leads us to seek out better ways to work with our clients and each other. We have been first-to-market on many legal service delivery innovations and we continue to break new ground with our clients every day. This long history of excellence and innovation has created a culture with a sense of purpose and belonging for all. In turn, our culture drives our commitment to the growth of our clients, the diversity of our people, and the resilience of our workforce. THE DAY-TO-DAY: As an Associate in our Bankruptcy Group, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking matters in collaboration with senior attorneys. YOU HAVE: - 1-4 years of bankruptcy experience (this may include a bankruptcy judicial clerkship).
- A combination of experience with bankruptcy motion practice, bankruptcy litigation and workout experience.
- Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills.
- Candidates must be admitted to the Illinois Bar or meet the requirements to waive in.
WHAT WE PROVIDE: We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.
We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers. NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. The salary range for this role is $225,000 to $305,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). #CA-JS
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Commercial Litigation Associate (3-6 years) - Chicago
Office Chicago
Practice Area Litigation
Date Posted Feb 06, 2025
Application Deadline Feb 06, 2026
Description: At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY: We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Associate with 3-6 years of complex commercial litigation experience to join our Chicago office. Learn more about our Litigation department here: Commercial Litigation | Seyfarth Shaw LLP THE DAY-TO-DAY: As part of the Commercial Litigation Team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys. YOU HAVE: - 3-6 years of complex commercial litigation experience in a law firm;
- Experience preparing discovery requests, pleadings and contested motions (such as complaints, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, applications for temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunction).
- Experience taking and defending depositions, experience working with experts a plus but not required.
- Strong legal research as well as analytical and verbal communication skills.
- Stellar writing ability and excellent academic credentials; as writing ability is critical for this position, we ask that you submit two writing samples with your application; Writing samples should be reflective of our own work product and not substantially collaborative efforts; and
- Admitted to the Illinois bar or meet the requirements to waive in.
WHAT WE PROVIDE: We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers. NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. The salary range for this role is $260,000 to $350,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). This position is based in Chicago, IL 60606. #CA-JS #LI-Hybrid
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Commercial Real Estate Finance Associate (Mid-Level) - Charlotte
Office Charlotte
Practice Area Real Estate
Date Posted Oct 29, 2024
Application Deadline Oct 29, 2025
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY: We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Real Estate Finance Associate to join our growing Charlotte office and to support our Real Estate Department. As one of the largest real estate practices in the United States, Seyfarth’s National Real Estate group of more than 130 attorneys has helped clients close some of the most notable transactions over the last several years, and is recognized for bringing creative structures to sophisticated commercial real estate matters and helping our clients achieve their goals. Seyfarth’s real estate practice has a tremendous breadth of expertise and is routinely recognized within the industry, praised for being “fully attuned to the needs of the client” by Legal 500. Legal 500 has also recognized Seyfarth's real estate practice as a national leader in the real estate industry for nine consecutive years (2011-2019). Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News ranked Seyfarth among the top 15 most powerful real estate practices in the nation (2017), and The Best Lawyers in America named 25 of Seyfarth's real estate attorneys as leaders in the field (2019). Our drive for excellence leads us to seek out better ways to work with our clients and each other. We have been first-to-market on many legal service delivery innovations and we continue to break new ground with our clients every day. This long history of excellence and innovation has created a culture with a sense of purpose and belonging for all. In turn, our culture drives our commitment to the growth of our clients, the diversity of our people, and the resilience of our workforce. THE DAY-TO-DAY: As an associate in the Real Estate Finance Group within our Real Estate Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging and groundbreaking commercial real estate matters in collaboration with senior attorneys. This work will include loan originations, loan servicing matters and loan workouts/restructurings. You will have the opportunity to represent borrowers, lenders, guarantors and loan servicers. YOU HAVE: - At least three years of extensive experience with commercial real estate financing matters.
- Interest in joining and actively contributing to a dynamic department handling a broad range of matters for a diversified client base.
- Excellent academic credentials, as well as high level analytic, verbal and written communication skills.
- Admission to the North Carolina bar is required and admission to the New York bar is a plus.
WHAT WE PROVIDE: We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers **Note To Agencies and Applicants: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. This position is based in Charlotte, NC 28202
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Construction Litigation - Associate or Counsel - Los Angeles
Office Los Angeles - Downtown
Practice Area Litigation
Date Posted Oct 08, 2024
Application Deadline Oct 08, 2025
Construction Litigation – Associate or Counsel – Los Angeles Downtown At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY: We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Litigation Associate or Counsel with 4-7 years of complex construction litigation experience to join our Los Angeles – Downtown office. Learn more about our Construction Litigation department here: https://www.seyfarth.com/services/practices/litigation/construction-claims-and-disputes.html THE DAY-TO-DAY: As part of the Construction Litigation Team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys. YOU HAVE: - 4-7 years of high-caliber experience with general commercial construction, complex construction projects, and infrastructure projects;
- The ideal candidate will have experience representing owners, contractors, design professional, and/or sureties in the drafting, negotiating, and administration of contracts as well as domestic litigation; experience with some of the following construction matters: procurement-related issues, contract administration, risk management, dispute avoidance, claim documentation, equitable adjustments, impact and delay claims, default terminations, change order and extra work disputes, requests for equitable adjustments, payment and performance bond claims, mechanics' liens, prompt payment and conditional payment disputes, construction and design defects, and bid protests.
- Experience taking and defending depositions and working with expert witnesses;
- Stellar writing ability and excellent academic credentials, as writing ability is critical for this position (we ask that you submit two writing samples with your application);
- Strong analytical and verbal communication and negotiation skills;
- Candidate must be admitted to the California State Bar.
WHAT WE PROVIDE: We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers **NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. Los Angeles: Seyfarth will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance PAY TRANSPARENCY The salary range for this role is $275,000 to $320,000. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Los Angeles. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). #CA-SU #CA-JS #CA-BC #LI-Hybrid This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90067 This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90017
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Construction Litigation Associate (3-7 years) - Seattle
Office Seattle
Practice Area Litigation
Date Posted Oct 23, 2024
Application Deadline Oct 23, 2025
Construction Litigation Associate (3-7 years) Description: At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY: We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Litigation Associate with 3-7 years of complex construction litigation experience to join our Seattle office. Learn more about our Construction Litigation department here: https://www.seyfarth.com/services/practices/litigation/construction-claims-and-disputes.html THE DAY-TO-DAY: As part of the Construction Litigation Team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys. THE OPPORTUNITY: The Seattle office of Seyfarth Shaw seeks a construction litigation associate with 3-7 years of experience with general commercial construction, complex construction projects and government contracts. The ideal candidate will have experience representing owners, contractors, design professional and/or sureties in the drafting, negotiating and administration of contracts; and, will have experience with some of the following construction matters: procurement-related issues, contract administration, risk management, dispute avoidance, claim documentation, equitable adjustments, impact and delay claims, default terminations, change order and extra work disputes, requests for equitable adjustments, payment and performance bond claims, mechanics' liens, prompt payment and conditional payment disputes, construction and design defects, and bid protests. Any experience or exposure to condemnation proceedings is also a plus. Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills required. We offer a collegial environment and an excellent opportunity to continue to develop strong skills and grow with a national firm. Candidate must be admitted or have the ability to waive into Washington bar. The California bar is a plus. YOU HAVE: · Experience with general commercial construction, complex construction projects and government contracts. · Represented owners, contractors, design professionals and/or sureties in litigation or arbitration matters. · Represented owners, contractors, design professionals and/or sureties in the drafting, negotiating and administration of contracts. · Experience with some of the following construction matters: procurement-related issues, contract administration, risk management, dispute avoidance, claim documentation, equitable adjustments, impact and delay claims, default terminations, change order and extra work disputes, requests for equitable adjustments, payment and performance bond claims, mechanics' liens, prompt payment and conditional payment disputes, construction and design defects, and bid protests. Experience or exposure to condemnation proceedings is a plus. · Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills required. · Candidate must be admitted to or have the ability to waive into the Washington Bar. The California State Bar is a plus. WHAT WE PROVIDE: We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers. NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. Seattle: The salary range for this role is $260,000 to $360,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). This position is based in Seattle, WA 98104 #CA-JS #LI-Hybrid
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Entry Level Corporate Tax Associate - New York
Office New York
Practice Area Corporate
Date Posted Nov 15, 2024
Application Deadline Nov 15, 2025
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY: We have an exciting opportunity for an Entry Level Corporate Tax Associate in the New York office. Our Tax attorneys are experienced advisors who enjoy partnering with clients to maximize business opportunities through structuring creative and tax-efficient solutions. We work to understand our clients' goals and react with sophisticated counsel to achieve their objectives. Our practice draws upon decades of experience in federal, state, and local tax laws. Seyfarth’s Tax attorneys counsel on mergers and acquisitions and international taxation, as well as pass-through vehicles such as partnerships, joint ventures, and trusts. Our practice serves a wide range of domestic and international clients, from Fortune 500 corporations, banks, and real estate investors to private foundations, public charities, and universities. THE DAY-TO-DAY: As an associate in the Tax Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys. YOU HAVE: - Candidates should have excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills required. Candidates must be admitted to the New York bar or waiting on admission post passing of the New York Bar.
- Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills, and verbal and written communication skills required.
WHAT WE PROVIDE: We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers
**NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
This position is based in New York, NY 10018.
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Labor & Employment (OSHA) Associate (2-4 years) - Chicago
Office Chicago
Practice Area Labor & Employment
Date Posted Feb 14, 2025
Application Deadline Feb 14, 2026
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY: Seyfarth Shaw LLP, an international law firm with more than 900 attorneys, has an exciting opportunity for a highly qualified Labor and Employment Associate with 2-4 years of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Environmental, and Whistleblower experience for a position in its Chicago office. Candidates should have increasingly responsible experience in OSHA compliance, enforcement and related litigation. Litigation experience, including depositions, discovery and motion practice is preferred. Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills required. Seyfarth has one of the preeminent OSHA practices in the country which is national in scope and covers the full range of OSHA compliance and enforcement issues. The attorneys in the group have extensive trial and appellate experience litigating against both Federal and State OSHA. Seyfarth’s workplace whistleblower defense group has extensive experience in representing and defending clients in OSHA lead whistleblower investigations and subsequent litigation. Learn more about our Workplace Safety & Environmental | Seyfarth Shaw LLP. YOU HAVE: - 2-4 years of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), and Whistleblower experience.
- Litigation experience, including depositions, discovery and motion practice is preferred.
- Experience in environmental compliance, enforcement and environmental litigation is not required, but will be favorably considered.
- Excellent academic credentials and a solid work ethic along with stellar analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
- Admission to the Illinois Bar or the ability to waive in (required).
WHAT WE PROVIDE: We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. The salary range for this role is $225,000 to $305,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. This position is based in Chicago, IL 60606. #CA-JS #LI-Hybrid
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Labor & Employment Associate (4 to 7 years) - Century City
Office Los Angeles - Century City
Practice Area Labor & Employment
Date Posted Jan 06, 2025
Application Deadline Jan 06, 2026
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Labor & Employment Associate with 4 to 7 years of experience for our Los Angeles - Century City or Los Angeles - Downtown office. You’ll be a member of our consistently ranked and nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice group. Learn more about our Labor & Employment department here: Employment Litigation | Seyfarth Shaw LLP
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
As an associate in the Labor & Employment Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys. YOU HAVE:
- 4 to 7 years of labor and employment litigation experience, ideally working on single-plaintiff matters, discrimination and wrongful discharge employment litigation, wage-hour matters, or class and collective actions.
- The ability and drive to take responsibility for routine and increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision.
- Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to think outside the box, and a knack for finding practical solutions to complex problems.
- Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills required.
- Must be licensed and admitted to practice in the State of California.
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.
MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:
With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. Los Angeles - Century City:
Seyfarth will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. The salary range for this role is $305,000 to $360,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90067 This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90017
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Labor & Employment Associate (4 to 7 years) - Downtown Los Angeles
Office Los Angeles - Downtown
Practice Area Labor & Employment
Date Posted Jan 17, 2025
Application Deadline Jan 17, 2026
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Labor & Employment Associate with 4 to 7 years of experience for our Los Angeles - Century City or Los Angeles - Downtown office. You’ll be a member of our consistently ranked and nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice group. Learn more about our Labor & Employment department here: Employment Litigation | Seyfarth Shaw LLP
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
As an associate in the Labor & Employment Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys. YOU HAVE:
- 4 to 7 years of labor and employment litigation experience, ideally working on single-plaintiff matters, discrimination and wrongful discharge employment litigation, wage-hour matters, or class and collective actions.
- The ability and drive to take responsibility for routine and increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision.
- Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to think outside the box, and a knack for finding practical solutions to complex problems.
- Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills required.
- Must be licensed and admitted to practice in the State of California.
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.
MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:
With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. Los Angeles:
Seyfarth will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. The salary range for this role is $305,000 to $360,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90067 This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90017
#CA-SU #LI-Hybrid
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Labor & Employment Associate (4 to 7 years) - Sacramento
Office Sacramento
Practice Area Labor & Employment
Date Posted Jan 06, 2025
Application Deadline Jan 06, 2026
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Labor & Employment Associate with 4 to 7 years of experience for our Sacramento office. You’ll be a member of our consistently ranked and nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice group. Learn more about our Labor & Employment department here: Employment Litigation | Seyfarth Shaw LLP THE DAY-TO-DAY: As an associate in the Labor & Employment Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.
YOU HAVE:
- 4 to 7 years of labor and employment litigation experience, ideally working on single-plaintiff matters, discrimination and wrongful discharge employment litigation, wage-hour matters, or class and collective actions.
- The ability and drive to take responsibility for routine and increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision.
- Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to think outside the box, and a knack for finding practical solutions to complex problems.
- Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills required.
- Must be licensed and admitted to practice in the State of California.
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.
MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:
With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. Sacramento:
Pursuant to the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. The salary range for this role is $305,000 to $360,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
This position is based in Sacramento, CA 95814
#CA-SU #LI-Hybrid
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Labor & Employment Associate (4 to 7 years) - San Francisco
Office San Francisco
Practice Area Labor & Employment
Date Posted Jan 06, 2025
Application Deadline Jan 06, 2026
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Labor & Employment Associate with 4 to 7 years of experience for our San Francisco office. You’ll be a member of our consistently ranked and nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice group. Learn more about our Labor & Employment department here: Employment Litigation | Seyfarth Shaw LLP THE DAY-TO-DAY: As an associate in the Labor & Employment Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys. YOU HAVE: - 4 to 7 years of labor and employment litigation experience, ideally working on single-plaintiff matters, discrimination and wrongful discharge employment litigation, wage-hour matters, or class and collective actions.
- The ability and drive to take responsibility for routine and increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision.
- Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to think outside the box, and a knack for finding practical solutions to complex problems.
- Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills required.
- Must be licensed and admitted to practice in the State of California.
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.
MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:
With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. San Francisco:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. The salary range for this role is $305,000 to $360,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
This position is based in San Francisco, CA 94105
#CA-SU #LI-Hybrid
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Labor & Employment Associate (Midlevel) - Boston
Office Boston
Practice Area Labor & Employment
Date Posted Mar 03, 2025
Application Deadline Mar 03, 2026
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY: We have an exciting opportunity for a Labor & Employment Associate with at least 3 years of significant law firm experience in employment litigation. THE DAY-TO-DAY: As an associate in the Labor & Employment Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys. YOU HAVE: - At least 3 years of significant law firm experience in employment litigation, including two or more of the following areas: discrimination and wrongful discharge employment litigation, wage-hour matters, or class and collective actions, and should be able to handle routine employment litigation with minimal supervision.
- Excellent academic credentials, strong skills required in legal analysis and writing, and oral communication.
- Admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
WHAT WE PROVIDE: We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers **NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. This position is based in Boston, MA 02210 #CA-BC
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Labor & Employment Counsel – Remote – Full or Reduced Schedule
Office **Multiple Locations
Practice Area Labor & Employment
Date Posted Feb 13, 2025
Application Deadline Feb 13, 2026
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY: Seyfarth Shaw is seeking an Employment Counsel to join our Labor & Employment Group. This Counsel role is available on either a full or reduced schedule, is a salaried position designed to be flexible on location, and is a fully “remote” position with access to any of our local offices as needed. This is an exceptional and rare opportunity for experienced lawyers who do not seek to be a partner or in a partner-track position, but who want to continue to do sophisticated legal work with direct client involvement. Candidates willing to commit to at least 1650 billable hours per year preferred. THE DAY-TO-DAY: As Counsel, candidates must be very comfortable handling a single-plaintiff employment arbitrations from start to finish with minimal oversight. In this role, Counsel will routinely interface directly with clients and Firm partners, as well as provide litigation (arbitration) recommendations and develop defense strategy. A Counsel will be primarily dedicated to a single client portfolio of employment work, handling arbitrations on a nationwide basis. You will become immersed in the business needs this client, and will be able to develop a deep knowledge of this client’s preferences. As most work will be able to be handled virtually, the Counsel will be responsible for handling this client’s work in a variety of states and jurisdictions, in addition to working directly with the relevant relationship partners to foster a stronger client relationship. YOU HAVE: - 8+ years of increasingly responsible employment law experience, preferably on the defense side. Deposition experience (taking and defending) and confidence handling expert discovery are required.
- Experience handling single plaintiff employment matters (litigation or arbitration) from initial stages through dispositive motion required. Familiarity with handling arbitration preparation and the arbitration hearing itself strongly preferred.
- Top law firm experience.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- Stellar analytical skills; and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be licensed in the state where you reside.
WHAT WE PROVIDE: We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels, including continued hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners and senior counsel. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. The salary range for this role is $140,000 to $200,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). #CA-BC #LI-Remote MULTI-OFFICE LOCATION INFORMATION: This position is based in Atlanta, GA 30309 This position is based in Boston, MA 02210 This position is based in Charlotte, NC 28202 This position is based in Chicago, IL 60606 This position is based in Dallas, TX 75201 This position is based in Houston, TX 77002 This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90067 This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90017 This position is based in New York, NY 10018 This position is based in Sacramento, CA 95814 This position is based in San Francisco, CA 94105 This position is based in Seattle, WA 98104 This position is based in Washington, DC 20001
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Labor & Employment Staff Attorney or Counsel - Hourly - Remote
Office **Multiple Locations
Practice Area Labor & Employment
Date Posted Feb 04, 2025
Application Deadline Feb 04, 2026
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY: Our national Innovative Staffing Team (IST) is an elite, highly trained “swat team” of Labor and Employment lawyers who want our most flexible role: a fully-remote, hourly position that comes with the excitement of working with the best employment team in the country. We now have over 35 IST lawyers around the country, and we are attracting former partners and senior associates from firms as well as in-house who want the advantages and experience of working on exciting matters but not the demands of a full time, partner track position. Each of our IST lawyers are tied directly to one of our national offices, but can be physically located in many states throughout the country. Importantly, you’ll be a member of our consistently top-ranked and nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice group. Learn more about our Labor & Employment department. We are expanding this team and invite you to learn more about this unique opportunity. YOU HAVE: 5+ years of increasingly responsible employment litigation experience, preferably on the management-side. Familiarity with and experience in federal and state court practice, as well as with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, and other federal, state and local government administrative agencies. Litigation experience, including drafting responsive pleadings, handling all aspects of the discovery process, and drafting motions, including motions for summary judgment. Candidates should also have the ability to handle a practice that includes handling EEOC charges, including defending investigations, preparing position statements, defending clients in fact-finding conferences and on-site visits, representing clients in mediations and conciliations, and negotiating settlements. A collegiate, cooperative approach and enjoy working with experienced lawyers sharing ideas, resources and best practices. A desire to work on exciting matters without the demands of a full-time, on track position. You do the work you agree to take on, with no obligations for marketing or other contribution hours. Strong time management skills, and a flexibility around potential work flow. There is no billable hours expectation, and your schedule is up to you! Ideally, however, we would like candidates to commit to being available to work 1000 or more hours per hours a year depending on the specific casework. An active bar license in the state in which you will reside and one in which Seyfarth maintains an office. WHAT WE PROVIDE: We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels, including a hands-on learning experience by working side-by-side with our partners. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers. COMPENSATION: The hourly pay range for the Staff Attorney role is $85/hour - $95/hour. The hourly pay range for the Counsel role is $100 - $130. These are the lowest to highest hourly wages we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographical location and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for bonus pay and periodic increases. We offer a package of benefits including back-up care, behavioral health counseling and 401(k). **Note To Agencies and Applicants: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. #CA-SU #CA-JS #CA-BC #LI-Remote MULTI-OFFICE LOCATION INFORMATION: This position is based in Atlanta, GA 30309 This position is based in Chicago, IL 60606 This position is based in Houston, TX 77002 This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90067 This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90017
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Labor and Employment Counsel (7+ years) – Remote/Reduced Schedule - California Offices
Office **Multiple Locations
Practice Area Labor & Employment
Date Posted Mar 18, 2024
Application Deadline Mar 18, 2026
CA Labor and Employment Counsel – Remote/Reduced Schedule (SMS) At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a Labor and Employment Counsel in CA to join our specialized national portfolio/large client team. This Counsel role is a substantially reduced-schedule and salaried position designed to be flexible on location, and is fully remote with access to any of our local offices as needed. As a firm that values and recognizes that legal practice is not a “one-size-fits all” profession, Seyfarth was a frontrunner in offering remote and flexible work arrangements. This counsel position is and will remain fully remote. Moreover, this is an exceptional and rare opportunity for experienced lawyers who do not seek to be in a partner-track position due to the additional nonbillable commitments of those roles, but who want to continue to do sophisticated legal work with direct client involvement, all while working with the best employment team in the country! Candidates must be very comfortable handling single-plaintiff employment lawsuits from start through the summary judgment phase with minimal oversight. In this role, Counsel will routinely interface directly with clients and Firm partners, as well as provide litigation recommendations and develop defense strategy. A Counsel will be dedicated to a somewhat limited number of client portfolios of employment work, such that the lawyer will become immersed in the business needs of a particular industry or industries and will be able to develop a deep knowledge of a client’s preferences. The Counsel will be responsible for handling and litigating such clients’ portfolios within a particular geographic region, in addition to working directly with the relevant relationship partners to foster a stronger client relationship. THE DAY-TO-DAY: A Counsel in this role is responsible for leading and managing single-plaintiff cases and administrative charges. Lawyers in this role will handle matters in federal and state courts, and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and perhaps the Department of Labor, as well as other federal, state, and local administrative agencies. They must be able to directly run all aspects of single-plaintiff litigation, including drafting responsive pleadings, handling all aspects of the discovery process (including taking and defending depositions), drafting motions and briefs, including motions for summary judgment, and occasionally attending and handling arbitration. Additionally, they will work on EEOC Charges, including defending investigations, preparing position statements, defending clients in fact-finding conferences and on-site visits, representing clients in mediations and conciliations, and negotiating settlements. Occasional travel, primarily within CA, may be required. YOU HAVE: 7+ years of increasingly responsible employment law experience, preferably on the defense side. Experience handling a single-plaintiff employment lawsuit from start to finish with minimal oversight. Top law firm experience. Strong academic credentials. Stellar analytical skills; and strong verbal and written communication skills. Admission to the California state bar. WHAT WE PROVIDE: We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels, including continued hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners and senior counsel. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. The salary range for this role is $165,000 to $205,000. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
#CA-SU #CA-JS #CA-BC #LI-Remote MULTI-OFFICE LOCATION INFORMATION: This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90067 This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90017 This position is based in Sacramento, CA 95814 This position is based in San Francisco, CA 94105
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Litigation Associate (5-7 years) - San Francisco
Office San Francisco
Practice Area Litigation
Date Posted Aug 27, 2024
Application Deadline Aug 27, 2025
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY: We have an exciting opportunity for a Litigation Associate with 5-7 years of complex commercial litigation and class action experience to join our San Francisco office. THE DAY-TO-DAY: As an associate in the Litigation Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys. YOU HAVE: - 5-7 years of complex commercial and class action litigation experience in a law firm; trial experience is a plus;
- Experience preparing pleadings and contested motions (such as complaints, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, applications for temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunction);
- Experience taking and defending depositions and working with expert witnesses;
- Stellar writing ability and excellent academic credentials, as writing ability is critical for this position (we ask that you submit two writing samples with your application);
- Strong analytical and verbal communication skills;
- Candidate must be admitted to the California State Bar.
WHAT WE PROVIDE: We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers **NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. San Francisco Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. PAY TRANSPARENCY The salary range for this role is $275,000 to $320,000. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in San Francisco. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). #CA-SU #LI-Hybrid This position is based in San Francisco, CA 94105
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Midwest - Labor and Employment Counsel – Remote/Reduced Schedule (SMS)
Office **Multiple Locations
Practice Area Labor & Employment
Date Posted Mar 10, 2025
Application Deadline Mar 10, 2026
Midwest - Labor and Employment Counsel – Remote/Reduced Schedule (SMS) At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a Labor and Employment Counsel to join our specialized national portfolio/large client team. This Counsel role is a substantially reduced-schedule and salaried position designed to be flexible on location, and is fully remote with access to any of our local offices as needed. As a firm that values and recognizes that legal practice is not a “one-size-fits all” profession, Seyfarth was a frontrunner in offering remote and flexible work arrangements. This counsel position is and will remain fully remote. Moreover, this is an exceptional and rare opportunity for experienced lawyers who do not seek to be in a partner-track position due to the additional nonbillable commitments of those roles, but who want to continue to do sophisticated legal work with direct client involvement, all while working with the best employment team in the country! Candidates must be very comfortable handling single-plaintiff employment lawsuits from start through the summary judgment phase with minimal oversight. In this role, Counsel will routinely interface directly with clients and Firm partners, as well as provide litigation recommendations and develop defense strategy. A Counsel will be dedicated to a somewhat limited number of client portfolios of employment work, such that the lawyer will become immersed in the business needs of a particular industry or industries and will be able to develop a deep knowledge of a client’s preferences. The Counsel will be responsible for handling and litigating such clients’ portfolios within a particular geographic region, in addition to working directly with the relevant relationship partners to foster a stronger client relationship. THE DAY-TO-DAY: A Counsel in this role is responsible for leading and managing single-plaintiff cases and administrative charges. Lawyers in this role will handle matters in federal and state courts, and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and perhaps the Department of Labor, as well as other federal, state, and local administrative agencies. They must be able to directly run all aspects of single-plaintiff litigation, including drafting responsive pleadings, handling all aspects of the discovery process (including taking and defending depositions), drafting motions and briefs, including motions for summary judgment, and occasionally attending and handling arbitration. Additionally, they will work on EEOC Charges, including defending investigations, preparing position statements, defending clients in fact-finding conferences and on-site visits, representing clients in mediations and conciliations, and negotiating settlements. Occasional travel may be required. YOU HAVE: 7+ years of increasingly responsible employment law experience, preferably on the defense side. Substantial experience litigating single-plaintiff employment lawsuits from start to finish with minimal oversight. Top law firm experience. Strong academic credentials. Stellar analytical skills; and strong verbal and written communication skills. Admission to the bar in the state in which you reside. WHAT WE PROVIDE: We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels, including continued hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners and senior counsel. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. The salary range for this role is $155k - $180k, depending on location and experience. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. #CA-SU #CA-JS #CA-BC #LI-Remote
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Real Estate Associate - New York
Office New York
Practice Area Real Estate
Date Posted Dec 18, 2024
Application Deadline Dec 18, 2025
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY: We have an exciting opportunity for a Real Estate Associate to join our New York office and the Seyfarth Real Estate Department. THE DAY-TO-DAY: As an associate in the Real Estate Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking transactions in collaboration with senior attorneys. Description Our dynamic real estate department represents owners, developers and lenders in financing, purchase and sale, development, joint venture, fund formation, leasing, and other real estate matters. We also regularly represent these parties in organizational structuring, real estate joint ventures, complex debt and equity financing transactions, and private offerings in connection with real estate development. YOU HAVE: - Three to five years of extensive well rounded experience with real estate transactions and development, including (as much as possible) (i) borrower and lender side mortgage, mezzanine and preferred equity financing, (ii) seller and buyer side purchase and sale transactions for office, multi-family, mixed-use, industrial, nursing facility, shopping center, hotel and resort and other commercial asset classes, (iii) development projects, including land use, (iv) joint ventures and fund formation, (v) landlord and tenant side leasing for office, retail, industrial, restaurant and other commercial asset classes, as well as ground leasing and master leasing, and (vi) co-op and condominium formation and representation.
- Interest in joining and actively contributing to a dynamic department handling a broad range of matters for a diversified client base.
- Excellent academic credentials, as well as high level analytic, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Admission to the New York State bar.
WHAT WE PROVIDE: We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. **NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
This position is based in New York, NY 10018.
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Real Estate Associate (3-6 years) - Seattle
Office Seattle
Practice Area Real Estate
Date Posted Nov 04, 2024
Application Deadline Nov 04, 2025
Real Estate Associate (3-6 years) – Seattle Office SUMMARY: At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY: We have an exciting opportunity for a Real Estate Associate to join our Seattle office and the Seyfarth Real Estate Department. THE DAY-TO-DAY: As an associate in the Real Estate Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys. Description At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. Our dynamic real estate department represents owners and developers in financing, purchase and sale agreements, leasing, and other real estate matters. We also regularly represent these parties in organizational structuring, real estate joint ventures, complex debt and equity financing transactions, and private offerings in connection with real estate development. YOU HAVE: - Three to six years of extensive experience with real estate transactions such as acquisitions, title/survey review, leasing, and financing.
- Interest in joining and actively contributing to a dynamic department handling a broad range of matters for a diversified client base.
- Excellent academic credentials, as well as high level analytic, verbal and written communication skills.
- Admission to the Washington State bar or meet the requirements to waive in.
WHAT WE PROVIDE: We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers. **NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: Search firms with an active fee agreement may submit candidates for this position via our portal. Please email Dalene Bryl at dbryl@seyfarth.com for access to submit. If you do not have an active fee agreement with us, please send a blind profile to Dalene Bryl at dbryl@seyfarth.com. Seattle: The salary range for this role is $260,000 to $350,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). This position is based in Seattle, WA 98104. #LI-Hybrid #CA-JS
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Real Estate Associate (Midlevel) - Boston
Office Boston
Practice Area Real Estate
Date Posted Nov 14, 2024
Application Deadline Nov 14, 2025
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY: We have an exciting opportunity for a midlevel associate to join our growing Real Estate practice. THE DAY-TO-DAY: As an associate in the Real Estate Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys. YOU HAVE: - At least 3- 6 years of experience
- Transactional experience with real estate and commercial finance transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions and joint ventures
- Debt and equity capital markets experience focused on the real estate industry
- Leasing and other general transaction experience
- Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills required.
- Admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
WHAT WE PROVIDE: We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers **Note To Agencies and Applicants: Search firms with an active fee agreement may submit candidates for this position via our portal. Please email Brenda Calixte at bcalixte@seyfarth.com for access to submit. If you do not have an active fee agreement with us, please send a blind profile to Brenda Calixte at bcalixte@seyfarth.com. This position is based in Boston, MA 02210 #CA-BC
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Southeast - Labor and Employment Counsel – Remote/Reduced Schedule (SMS)
Office **Multiple Locations
Practice Area Labor & Employment
Date Posted Mar 10, 2025
Application Deadline Mar 10, 2026
Southeast - Labor and Employment Counsel – Remote/Reduced Schedule (SMS) At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a Labor and Employment Counsel to join our specialized national portfolio/large client team. This Counsel role is a substantially reduced-schedule and salaried position designed to be flexible on location, and is fully remote with access to any of our local offices as needed. As a firm that values and recognizes that legal practice is not a “one-size-fits all” profession, Seyfarth was a frontrunner in offering remote and flexible work arrangements. This counsel position is and will remain fully remote. Moreover, this is an exceptional and rare opportunity for experienced lawyers who do not seek to be in a partner-track position due to the additional nonbillable commitments of those roles, but who want to continue to do sophisticated legal work with direct client involvement, all while working with the best employment team in the country! Candidates must be very comfortable handling single-plaintiff employment lawsuits from start through the summary judgment phase with minimal oversight. In this role, Counsel will routinely interface directly with clients and Firm partners, as well as provide litigation recommendations and develop defense strategy. A Counsel will be dedicated to a somewhat limited number of client portfolios of employment work, such that the lawyer will become immersed in the business needs of a particular industry or industries and will be able to develop a deep knowledge of a client’s preferences. The Counsel will be responsible for handling and litigating such clients’ portfolios within a particular geographic region, in addition to working directly with the relevant relationship partners to foster a stronger client relationship. THE DAY-TO-DAY: A Counsel in this role is responsible for leading and managing single-plaintiff cases and administrative charges. Lawyers in this role will handle matters in federal and state courts, and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and perhaps the Department of Labor, as well as other federal, state, and local administrative agencies. They must be able to directly run all aspects of single-plaintiff litigation, including drafting responsive pleadings, handling all aspects of the discovery process (including taking and defending depositions), drafting motions and briefs, including motions for summary judgment, and occasionally attending and handling arbitration. Additionally, they will work on EEOC Charges, including defending investigations, preparing position statements, defending clients in fact-finding conferences and on-site visits, representing clients in mediations and conciliations, and negotiating settlements. Occasional travel may be required. YOU HAVE: 7+ years of increasingly responsible employment law experience, preferably on the defense side. Substantial experience litigating single-plaintiff employment lawsuits from start to finish with minimal oversight. Top law firm experience. Strong academic credentials. Stellar analytical skills; and strong verbal and written communication skills. Admission to the bar in the state in which you reside. WHAT WE PROVIDE: We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels, including continued hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners and senior counsel. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. The salary range for this role is $155k - $180k, depending on location and experience. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. #CA-SU #CA-JS #CA-BC #LI-Remote
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Trusts & Estates Counsel - Los Angeles
Office Los Angeles - Downtown
Practice Area Corporate
Date Posted Jan 13, 2025
Application Deadline Jan 13, 2026
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY: We have an exciting opportunity for a Trusts & Estates Counsel in our Corporate Department with at least 8 years of experience. Seyfarth’s Trusts and Estates attorneys possess the broad, in-depth experience necessary to serve a diverse client base, ranging from basic planning for the young professional or entrepreneur, affluent and multi-generation families, family offices, trust companies, international families, not for profit organizations, start-up ventures, middle-market companies and some of the largest multinational corporations in the world. We provide clients with guidance on key decisions that determine long-term success. Since Trusts and Estate matters frequently involve aspects of many legal disciplines, our team regularly draws on the resources of Seyfarth’s other practice areas such as employee benefits, executive compensation, intellectual property, labor and employment, real estate, environmental and bankruptcy. In this way, our clients receive full service and attention from our dedicated, focused attorneys specializing in virtually any legal discipline. Learn more about our Trusts & Estates practice here: Seyfarth Shaw LLP - Trusts & Estates THE DAY-TO-DAY: Seyfarth’s Trusts & Estates attorneys specialize in sophisticated planning of trusts and estates, trust and probate administrations, charitable planning, tax and succession planning of family businesses, and trusts and estates litigation. Our Trusts & Estates attorneys marshal the resources of Seyfarth’s full-service platform—including our tax, real estate, corporate and securities, insurance, employee benefits and litigation groups—while providing personal attention that is more typical of an estate-planning boutique. Beyond a thorough knowledge of applicable federal and state tax laws, our team is adept at navigating complex, sensitive family dynamics, as well as the emotional conflicts that often accompany them. Our Trusts & Estates attorneys often represent several generations within the same family—a testament to the effectiveness of our counsel, our long-term commitment to clients, and the loyalty these deep relationships engender. YOU HAVE: At least 8 years of experience primarily in high-end trust and estate planning, administration and litigation, including knowledge of the following: - Basic planning including will and trust preparation, providing counsel on avoiding probate, protecting assets from creditors and minimizing tax ramifications when transferring wealth
- Complex wealth transfer techniques including GRATs, CRUTs, sale to IDGTs, and Dynasty Trusts in long-term or no RAP period jurisdictions
- Post-death administration including probate administrations, Heggstad petitions, 13100 affidavits, 16061.7 and other required notices, trust administration and sub-trust funding, and accountings
- Reporting gift and estate tax transactions, including preparation of Forms 709 and 706, valuation of assets, subtrust funding, GST tax issues, and basis of transferred assets
- Counseling on tax-effective methods of charitable giving, establishment of charitable foundations
- Litigation experience--including drafting petitions, responses, motions, discovery requests and responses, taking and defending depositions, and participating in mediations and trials--is a plus
- Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and verbal and written communications skills
- Admission to the State Bar of California
WHAT WE PROVIDE: We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. We provide comprehensive training, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We invest in our attorneys to advance in their careers by providing opportunities for substantive client contact as well as significant involvement in case strategy and management. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, Working Mother magazine, and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. We are Mansfield 4.0+ certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 Offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/. Seyfarth will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. The salary range for this role is $250,000 - $330,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). ***NOTE TO AGENCIES: Search firms with an active fee agreement may submit candidates for this position via our portal. Please email Sandra Urosevic at surosevic@seyfarth.com for access to submit. If you do not have an active fee agreement with us, please send a blind profile to Sandra Urosevic at surosevic@seyfarth.com. This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90017 #CA-SU
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