Open Positions: Attorneys

At Hanson Bridgett, we look for the best and brightest legal minds to join the Firm. Ours is a tight-knit group of attorneys who enjoy a team approach to legal matters, always work with the client's long-term interest in mind, and expect significant contributions from junior attorneys and established partners alike.
Ideal candidates will have a distinguished academic background and impeccable references. CA Bar required. Strong research, writing and communication skills, high level of analytical skills as well as excellent and highly adaptable communication skills are required. We seek intelligent, entrepreneurial, team players who are practical, problem solvers, ambitious, organized, and detail oriented and are looking towards a partnership with Hanson Bridgett.
We are an EEO employer and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
To be considered for a position, please submit:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Law school transcript
- Writing sample
Non-Discrimination Policy
Hanson Bridgett LLP seeks to ensure a positive and diverse work culture where each person may work and develop professionally to the best of their ability free of unlawful discrimination or prejudice. To this end, the firm is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits unlawful discrimination or prejudice of any kind based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran’s status, mental or physical disability, or pregnancy.
5+ years of experience
Los Angeles Area - preferred
Flexibility to work remotely (Hybrid)
5-6 years of experience
Bay Area - San Francisco, Walnut Creek, San Rafael (Preferred)
Flexibility to work remotely (Hybrid)
3-4 years of experience
Bay Area - San Francisco, Walnut Creek, San Rafael or Sacramento
Flexibility to work remotely (Hybrid)
Real Estate Finance Associate or Senior Counsel
5+ years of experience
Los Angeles Area - preferred
Flexibility to work remotely (Hybrid)
The Real Estate + Environment Section is seeking a mid-level Real Estate Finance Associate or Senior Counsel attorney to join the Real Estate Transactional Practice Group. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of demonstrated experience in real estate transactions on the Lender side. We seek candidates who are able to manage multiple deals simultaneously and who are highly proficient working with complex debt and equity financing structures, purchase and sale transaction documentation, as well as securitized lending, due diligence, title and survey review, and commercial leasing. HUD experience is a plus. This is an excellent opportunity for advancement for the right candidate and training from seasoned finance law practitioners. The preference is for the person filling this position to be based in Hanson Bridgett's Los Angeles office. We offer the ability to work remotely in an agile (hybrid) manner from within California. The annual base compensation range for this California position is between $210,000 and $300,000. Placement within the salary range depends upon a number of factors including, but not limited to years of experience and professional skills required for this role.
Mid-Level Labor & Employment Associate
5-6 years of experience
Bay Area - San Francisco, Walnut Creek, San Rafael or Sacramento
Flexibility to work remotely (Hybrid)
The Labor & Employment Section is seeking a mid-level associate (JD 2017-JD 2018) with 5-6 years of employment litigation and advice and counsel experience. Traditional labor law experience is a plus. This position may be based of any of Hanson Bridgett's Bay Area offices (San Francisco, Walnut Creek, San Rafael or Sacramento) and we offer the ability to work remotely in an agile (hybrid) manner. The annual base compensation range for this California position is between $210,000 and $225,000+. Placement within the salary range depends upon a number of factors including, but not limited to years of experience and professional skills required for this role.
Labor & Employment Associate
3-4 years of experience
Bay Area - San Francisco, Walnut Creek, San Rafael or Sacramento
Flexibility to work remotely (Hybrid)
The Labor & Employment Section has a new need for an associate (JD 2019-JD 2020) with 3-4 years of employment litigation experience. Traditional labor law experience and advice and counsel experience is a plus. This position may be based out of any of Hanson Bridgett's Bay Area offices (San Francisco, San Rafael, Walnut Creek or Sacramento) and we offer the ability to work remotely in an agile (hybrid) manner. The annual base compensation range for this California position is between $190,000 and $200,000. Placement within the salary range depends upon a number of factors including, but not limited to years of experience and professional skills required for this role.