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.
4-6 years of experience
San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Rafael and Walnut Creek (hybrid)
5-6 years of experience
San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Rafael and Walnut Creek (hybrid)
3-5 years of experience
San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Rafael and Walnut Creek (hybrid)
6+ years of experience
Los Angeles - Preferred
Patent Litigation Associate
4-6 years of experience
San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Rafael and Walnut Creek (hybrid)
Hanson Bridgett’s Intellectual Property Practice Group is seeking an associate with 4-6 years of litigation experience. The position will focus on patent and trade secret litigation, and the candidate will also have the opportunity to work on other litigation matters including trademark, copyright and complex commercial disputes. The ideal candidate will have an established litigation skillset with experience in patent litigation and a technical degree is favored. Experience with trademark and copyright litigation a plus.
This is a hybrid position based out of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Rafael or Walnut Creek. The annual base compensation range for this California position is between $200,000 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. We seek intelligent, entrepreneurial, team players who are problem solvers, ambitious, organized and detail oriented and who are looking towards partnership with Hanson Bridgett.
Land Use Mid-Level Associate
5-6 years of experience
San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Rafael and Walnut Creek (hybrid)
Our Land Use Practice Group is seeking a mid-level associate with 5-6 years of experience in land use. Ideal candidates will have significant experience representing public agencies, property owners and developers on complex land use and entitlement matters. A strong background in planning and zoning law, CEQA compliance, the Subdivision Map Act, natural resources permitting, and municipal law is required. Experience handling matters involving water rights and Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and basic real estate transactional experience is a plus.
This is a hybrid position based out of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Rafael or Walnut Creek. 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 the professional skills required for this role.
Construction Transactional Associate
3-5 years of experience
San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Rafael and Walnut Creek (hybrid)
Our Chambers USA Band 1 ranked construction team has an opening for a construction associate to support our transactional practice. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, preferably working in construction law. However, candidates with a general business or real estate background will be considered as long as they demonstrate a strong desire to work in the construction industry and learn how to draft and negotiate complex construction transactions. We represent owners, designers, contractors, and project teams on both public and private work utilizing collaborative delivery methods. Our practice is supported by land-use, environmental, real estate, and public agency attorneys. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated and growing construction practice.
This is a hybrid position based out of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Rafael, or Walnut Creek. The annual base compensation range for this California position is between $190,000 and $210,000. 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.
Real Estate Finance Associate/Senior Counsel
6+ years of experience
Los Angeles - Preferred
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 6+ 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, managing 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. The annual base compensation range for this California position is between $225,000 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.
