Core Real Estate Associate, Southampton

Energy, Environmental and Infrastructure Associate, US

Office Multiple Locations

Date Posted Apr 24, 2025

Application Deadline Mar 31, 2026

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a top Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a highly motivated, exceptionally qualified associate (at least three to seven years of experience) to join its nationally recognized Energy, Environmental and Infrastructure practice in one of our US offices.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Managing complex energy and natural resources transactional work (M&A, project development and commercial agreements) in a sophisticated law firm environment
• Renewable energy transactional work (M&A, joint ventures, build‑transfer agreements, PPAs, O&M Agreements, Shared Facilities Agreements, procurement contracts for equipment and materials)
• Engineering, procurement and construction contracts for renewable energy generating facilities (advantageous but not required)
• Financing transactions in the energy and natural resources sector (advantageous but not required)
• Oil and gas experience (plus but not required)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, ability to manage multiple priorities and assume high responsibility

Qualified candidates please submit your email address above and complete the online application process. You will be asked to upload your cover letter, resume, and law transcript in PDF format.

At the time of posting, the estimated Illinois range for an Associate with three to seven years of experience is $215,000 to $290,000. Actual compensation will be influenced by factors including relevant experience and market data.

Mergers and Acquisitions Associate, Atlanta

Office Atlanta

Practice Area Corporate Transactions

Date Posted Jul 06, 2025

Application Deadline Mar 31, 2026

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a top Am Law 100 firm, is seeking highly motivated, well‑qualified mid‑level associates (four to six years of experience) to join its nationally recognized M&A and Corporate Finance practice in our Atlanta office.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Sophisticated law firm experience on complex corporate or M&A matters
• Managing complex M&A projects and timelines, interacting with subject matter experts and junior resources, preparing equity and asset purchase agreements and ancillary documentation, and conducting and summarizing legal due diligence
• Significant attention to detail and ability to interact successfully with clients, investment bankers, and other advisors
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, analytical skills, and the ability to distill complex information into actionable advice and manage client engagements
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ownership mentality and ability to assume high responsibility

Qualified candidates please submit your email address above and complete the online application process. You will be asked to upload your cover letter, resume, and law transcript in PDF format.

At the time of posting, the estimated range for an Associate with four to six years of experience is $250,000 to $355,000.

Mid to Senior Employment & Labor Associate – California

Office Multiple Locations

Practice Area Employment and Labor

Date Posted Oct 29, 2025

Application Deadline Mar 31, 2026

At BCLP, we’ve built our firm on the foundations of thinking differently. Curious, inquisitive and unbound by tradition, we’re building change within our sector and beyond.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Manage all aspects of litigation, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Defend employers in wage and hour class actions and representative PAGA claims in both state and federal courts
• Handle FEHA claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination
• Conduct exposure analyses and audits related to wage and hour compliance
• Represent clients before administrative agencies such as the EEOC, DFEH, and DLSE
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, including motions to dismiss and summary judgment
• Collaborate with clients across industries including retail, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, and staffing
• Provide strategic counseling to employers on employment policies, arbitration agreements, and litigation avoidance

Skills and experience required:

• J.D. from an accredited law school; strong academic credentials
• Licensed to practice in California
• 5+ years of labor and employment litigation experience
• Demonstrated success in defending wage and hour class actions and PAGA claims
• Experience with FEHA litigation and administrative proceedings
• Proven track record of successful outcomes in high‑stakes employment litigation
• Strong analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Commitment to client service and responsiveness
• Experience defeating class certification and representative claims
• Experience taking and defending depositions

At the time of posting, the estimated range for an Associate with five to eight years of experience is $250,000 to $355,000.

Mid-level Business and Commercial Disputes Associate – Miami

Office Miami

Practice Area Business & Commercial Disputes

Date Posted Jul 30, 2025

Application Deadline Mar 31, 2026

At BCLP, we’ve built our firm on the foundations of thinking differently. Curious, inquisitive and unbound by tradition, we’re building change within our sector and beyond.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Represent clients in international commercial arbitration and investor‑state disputes (ICSID, UNCITRAL, ICC, ICDR)
• Handle complex transnational litigation matters, including jurisdictional challenges, enforcement of foreign judgments/arbitral awards, and sovereign immunity issues
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs in federal and state courts, as well as arbitral tribunals
• Conduct legal research and analysis on international law, treaty interpretation, and procedural rules
• Collaborate with global teams and coordinate multi‑jurisdictional litigation strategies
• Participate in client development and thought leadership initiatives, including publications and speaking engagements

Skills and experience required:

• J.D. from a top‑tier law school; strong academic credentials
• Admission to the Florida Bar
• 3–5 years of experience in commercial litigation, preferably with exposure to international arbitration
• Prior work with international law firms or boutique arbitration practices
• Familiarity with arbitration rules (ICSID, ICC, UNCITRAL, SIAC)
• Experience in Latin American legal systems or cross‑border disputes involving Latin America
• Experience working with sovereign entities or international organizations is highly desirable
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills

At the time of posting, the estimated range for an Associate with three to five years of experience is $250,000 to $355,000 (range varies by location).

Commercial Real Estate Associate – New York

Office New York

Date Posted Aug 12, 2025

Application Deadline Mar 31, 2026

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Commercial Real Estate Associate (3–5 years of experience) to join our growing New York office. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career within a practice that is both highly respected and strategically expanding across the U.S.

Key Responsibilities

• Structuring and executing acquisitions, dispositions, and financings across diverse asset classes (office, retail, logistics, healthcare/senior living, student housing, hospitality, data centers)
• Drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, commercial leases, and joint venture agreements
• Conducting and managing due diligence, including title, survey, environmental, and zoning reviews
• Advising on development projects from entitlement through completion
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across tax, construction, planning & zoning, and other practice areas
• Supporting clients with day‑to‑day operational real estate matters, including lease amendments, assignments, subleases, and tenant issues

Qualifications

Required:

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentials
• 3–5 years of commercial real estate experience at a nationally recognized law firm
• Admission to the New York Bar
• Demonstrated experience in real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and leasing
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience with multi‑jurisdictional transactions
• Familiarity with real estate development and capital markets structures
• Exposure to institutional clients, private equity funds, and REITs

Personal Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Commercial mindset with a client‑first approach
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on market‑leading transactions with top‑tier clients
• Exposure to innovative deal structures and emerging real estate sectors
• Robust training and development programs
• Supportive and inclusive firm culture with cross‑office collaboration
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Hybrid work flexibility

Qualified candidates please submit your email address above and complete the online application process. You will be asked to upload your cover letter, resume, and law transcript in PDF format.

At the time of posting, the estimated range for an Associate with four to six years of experience is $215,000 to $310,000.

About Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is a fully integrated global law firm with over 1,200 lawyers in 31 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm offers clients connected legal advice anywhere and anytime, and provides one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world.

BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance and retirement plans. Eligible employees also have flexible time off plans, paid parental leave, paid time off, and paid holidays.

BCLP Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

• Mansfield Certified Plus firm for 2022
• Signee to the United Nations’ Global LGBTQ* Standard of Conduct for Business
• Named by Stonewall as a \”Top Global Employer 2020\”
• Received the Women in Law Empowerment Forum \”WILEF\” Gold Standard Certification for 2020
• Named one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the HRCF\’s Corporate Equality Index 2021

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BCLP is an equal employment opportunity employer. The firm strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, military status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other protected class. Harassment based on any protected status is also prohibited.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state law. Please inform the firm’s personnel representative if you need accommodation to assist in the application process.

Notice of E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work are in place as required.