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Alternative Asset Management Associate - Law Firm: New York City

NY Alternative Asset Management group in New York City office of an international firm seeks an associate with 4 - 6 years of large firm experience in structuring and forming hedge funds, funds of funds, hybrid funds, private equity funds, commodity pools, and other custom investment vehicles. Practice is global in scope with clients including large and mid-sized funds, asset management firms, financial institutions, insurance companies, and others.

Successful candidate will have a strong academic background, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Bankruptcy Associate - Law Firm: New York City

New York office of an international firm seeks a commercial bankruptcy associate with 2 - 7 years of large firm sophisticated bankruptcy experience to join its bankruptcy and restructuring practice, which is national in scope. Practice group represents debtors, committees, creditors and investors in large chapter 11 cases throughout the country.

A knowledge of substantive and procedural bankruptcy law and an understanding of corporate finance is required. Special consideration will be given to candidates who have completed a bankruptcy clerkship. Top academics, strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work both as part of a team and independently are required.

Bankruptcy Associate - Law Firm: Philadelphia or Wilmington, DE

Dynamic mid-sized firm seeks Bankruptcy Associate with 3 or more years of experience, with concentration in Chapter 11 cases, for its Philadelphia or Wilmington office. Delaware Bar preferable.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring/Loan Workout Associate - Law Firm: Chicago
The Chicago Restructuring Group of an international firm seeks an associate with 4-7 years experience in Chapter 7 and chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, commercial loan workouts and secured transactions/UCC Article 9 enforcement. Commercial litigation experience also desirable. Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong academics, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team are necessary. Candidates must be a member of the Illinois Bar.

Corporate Associate - Law Firm: Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. office of a national firm seeks a Corporate Associate to handle a variety of matters including general contract, financing, real estate, and environmental matters. This is an opportunity to have significant client contact and responsibility.

Strong academic credentials and written and oral skills a must. Firm seeks candidates who have had prior full-time work experience and would be especially interested in candidates with prior military service.

Corporate/Capital Markets Associate - Law Firm: Hong Kong
Hong Kong Office of an international firm seeks Corporate Associate experienced in mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions with 2-5 years of experience. Fluency in written, reading and spoken Mandarin preferred. Stellar academic credentials and major law firm experience required. Candidate must have excellent English drafting skills and be admitted to a U.S. bar.

Employee Benefits Associate - Law Firm: Cincinnati

The Cincinnati office of a national firm seeks an Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation associate to join its growing and well respected practice. The ideal candidate will have 4 - 6 years of experience drafting and providing advice with respect to qualified plans and executive compensation arrangements. Also the successful candidate will have strong client skills, excellent academic credentials, and writing skills. This associate will counsel clients on employee benefit issues including design and implementation of tax qualified plans, executive compensation, and employee benefit aspects of mergers and acquisitions. The firm's clients consist of publicly held corporations, financial institutions, and closely held businesses. Candidates with strong ties to Ohio are preferred.

Energy Litigation Of Counsel - Law Firm: Chicago

Chicago office of an international firm seeks an Of Counsel for its Energy Litigation practice with a minimum of 4-5 years of energy practice experience, state and federal regulatory litigation experience, and energy industry transactional experience. Some environmental experience in the areas of natural resources and energy regulation, generation, transportation and refining would be helpful. Top academics and large or boutique law firm experience are sought. Licensure to practice law in Illinois preferred.

Food & Drug Associate - Law Firm: Washington, D.C.
Associate with 2-6 years of experience in healthcare compliance related to the medical device industry and pharmaceutical industry sought by the D.C. office of a national firm. Drug/device advertising experience and/or FDA regulatory experience preferred. Excellent opportunity to work directly with clients on a wide variety of issues and matters. Strong oral and writing skills necessary.

Labor & Employment Litigation Associate - Law Firm: Los Angeles
The Los Angeles office of a national firm seeks a Labor & Employment litigation associate with a minimum 4 to 6 years of relevant experience. Top level academics and strong litigation skills required. Must be able to manage cases including discovery, depositions, and hearings with minimal supervision. While first or second chair experience is not essential, it is preferred. Travel within and outside of California may be involved. Must be admitted to California bar.

Litgation Associate - Law Firm: Los Angeles
National law firm seeks litigation associates with 4-5 years of litigation experience for its Los Angeles office. Top level academics and strong litigation skills required. Must be able to manage cases including discovery, depositions, and hearings with minimal supervision. Candidates must be barred in California.

Litigation Associate - Law Firm: Dayton, Ohio
Firm seeks an Associate with 2 - 4 years of Commercial Litigation experience to join their Dayton, Ohio office. The Litigation Department handles complex litigation matters for clients and in connection with cases brought throughout the United States. Successful candidate must possess outstanding academic credentials and experience, a strong work ethic, and excellent writing and research skills. This associate will be involved in complex litigation matters.

Litigation Associate - Law Firm: Los Angeles

National Firm needs commercial litigation associates for its Los Angeles office. California bar admission is essential as are top level academics and strong litigation experience and skills.

Litigation Associate - Law Firm: Atlanta
National firm with sophisticated practice seeks litigation associate with 4-6 years of top large firm experience. Very busy, loyal, and close-knit litigation group seeks mid-level associate to join them. Looking for an associate with top academic credentials who has strong writing and analytical skills. Caseload includes class actions.

Litigation Associate - Law Firm: Atlanta
Small Atlanta office of one of the first national firms is seeking a litigation associate with at least two years of experience in general commercial litigation, strong academics, and excellent writing and oral communication skills. Georgia Bar preferred.

Litigation Associate - Law Firm: Los Angeles

Los Angeles office of one of the smaller national firms is seeking a Litigation Associate with 1-5 years of experience in complex
products liability (toxic torts; pharmaceutical), class action, and mass tort 
litigation.  Candidates must be motivated, have excellent academic credentials, and strong 
communication oral and written skills.  California Bar required.

Patent Associate or Patent Agent - Law Firm: Philadelphia

Intellectual Property group of the Philadelphia office of an international firm is seeking a mid-level associate or patent agent with an electrical engineering background and 3 - 5 years of patent prosecution experience to join its sophisticated IP practice. USPTO registration is essential. Candidates must have significant experience in patent prosecution work, and experience in the following technology areas: electronics, software, business methods, electro-mechanical, and mechanical technologies. Candidates should have strong academic records. Admittance to the Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey Bar preferred.

Patent Litigation Associate - Law Firm: New York City

New York City office of international firm seeks a 2008-2009 JD (1st or 2nd year) Patent Litigation Associate preferably with a pharmaceutical and/or science background. Superior academic record and law firm experience are required. New York State Bar required.

Real Estate Paralegal - Law Firm: Philadelphia
Real estate paralegal with a minimum of 5 years of experience in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions is sought by a Philadelphia-headquartered firm for its Philly office.

T&E Associate - Law Firm: Florida

Multi-officed law firm seeks a juniorT&E Associate for a sophisticated practice in one of its Florida offices. Candidate should have at least one year of experience. Top academic credentials and LLM required. Candidate should have experience preparing 709s, 706s, GRATs, grantor trusts, FLPs, etc.

Tax Controversy Associate - Law Firm: New York City

NY Tax Controversy group in New York City office of an international firm seeks a Tax Controversy associate with 3 - 5 years of experience in tax controversy work. The group represents public and privately owned corporations, partnerships, individuals, and estates in complex disputes with the IRS and state and local tax jurisdictions from the earliest stages through the resolution of the matter.

Candidates should have a strong academic background, strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work both as part of a team and independently. Knowledge of procedural and substantive federal and state tax law is required. Preference given to candidates who have worked in the Tax Division of the Department of Justice or IRS Counsel.

Tax Senior Associate/Partner - Law Firm: Philadelphia
Experienced tax lawyer sought for the Philadelphia office of a dynamic mid-sized firm. Lawyer will support sophisticated investment fund formation practice and general corporate and securities transactional tax practice. Candidates must have a working knowledge of tax structures and tax issues relating to the formation of all types of investment funds, and M & A, general corporate, securities and real estate related transactions. An in-depth knowledge of corporate tax, partnership tax and UBTI issues relating to investment funds and tax-exempt organizations, as well as real estate tax issues is also necessary.

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Partial Listing of Career Opportunities Check Back for Updated Listings

Partial Listing of Career Opportunities
Check Back for Updated Listings