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Atlanta office of an AmLaw firm seeks corporate partner with 7 years of private fund or other alternative investment experience. The candidate should preferably have experience representing institutional investors (for example, governmental pension plans, ERISA pension plans, charitable and university foundations, and family offices) in their evaluation of and execution on investment opportunities. Should have material experience with reviewing and structuring comingled private fund investments (limited partnership agreements, subscription agreements, and side letters), co-investment opportunities, bespoke joint venture opportunities, secondaries transactions and general corporate governance matters. Must be admitted to the State Bar. Legal

The candidate should have a high level of initiative and engagement, an entrepreneurial attitude, a willingness (and the confidence) to engage directly with clients and opposing counsel, and a demonstrable commitment to becoming a partner. Should have sophisticated analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.

This Vault Law 100 and AmLaw 100 ranked firm operates through a distinctive client services model, which combines robust technology, knowledge management, process management techniques, alternative fee schedules, and practical tools. This firm provides thoughtful, strategic, and practical legal counsel and offer a national platform and international gateway to serve their clients. As associates, attorneys are compensated and advanced based on their individual merits and at varying rates. Additionally, the firm?s professional services group offers alternatives for attorneys by tailoring arrangements according to each attorney?s legal skill level, their desired time commitment, and overall total contribution aspirations. Attorneys at this firm are committed to playing an active and positive role in the communities where they work and live.

Corporate - Investment Company Act, Corporate - Private Equity

Full-Time

Atlanta office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level litigation associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience. The candidate should have experience with a broad range of business litigation, including financial services, insurance, real estate, construction, manufacturing, retail, transportation, energy, and/or government contractors. Meaningful litigation experience in the following areas is required: responding to and issuing discovery, drafting motions and supporting memoranda, eDiscovery, managing productions, and creating privilege logs. Georgia Bar admission is required. Legal

The candidate should have excellent academic credentials and excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills.

This Vault Law 100 and AmLaw 100 ranked firm operates through a distinctive client services model, which combines robust technology, knowledge management, process management techniques, alternative fee schedules, and practical tools. This firm provides thoughtful, strategic, and practical legal counsel and offer a national platform and international gateway to serve their clients. As associates, attorneys are compensated and advanced based on their individual merits and at varying rates. Additionally, the firm?s professional services group offers alternatives for attorneys by tailoring arrangements according to each attorney?s legal skill level, their desired time commitment, and overall total contribution aspirations. Attorneys at this firm are committed to playing an active and positive role in the communities where they work and live.

Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

Atlanta office of an AmLaw firm seeks ERISA title I investment counsel with experience in advising state and corporate pension funds and tax-exempt investors with respect to their investments and related fiduciary duties. The ideal candidate must have experience representing lead or major institutional investors in their investments involving comingled funds, co-investments, and separate accounts. Familiarity with current market terms as well as experience negotiating side letters, fund documents, and investment management agreements, as well as ERISA Title I, is required. Experience with relevant aspect of the tax code is preferred. Legal

This Vault Law 100 and AmLaw 100 ranked firm operates through a distinctive client services model, which combines robust technology, knowledge management, process management techniques, alternative fee schedules, and practical tools. This firm provides thoughtful, strategic, and practical legal counsel and offer a national platform and international gateway to serve their clients. As associates, attorneys are compensated and advanced based on their individual merits and at varying rates. Additionally, the firm?s professional services group offers alternatives for attorneys by tailoring arrangements according to each attorney?s legal skill level, their desired time commitment, and overall total contribution aspirations. Attorneys at this firm are committed to playing an active and positive role in the communities where they work and live.

ERISA/Executive Compensation

Full-Time

Atlanta office of an AmLaw firm seeks business immigration staff attorney with 3-7 years of experience. The candidate will be responsible for legal oversight of non-immigrant and immigrant processes for Fortune 500 corporations. Should have the knowledge, skills and abilities to: legally evaluate eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for nonimmigrant and immigrant benefits; draft, review and/or revise H-1B, L-1, and TN petitions/applications PERM Labor Certification audit responses and complex RFEs for filing with the USCIS; effectively manage client relationships and a team of paralegals for high-volume clients; explain sophisticated immigration concepts and present strategic solutions for clients, supervise case handlers in preparing petitions/applications, and effectively manage complex projects under tight deadlines. Must have an active status in a State Bar Association. Legal

The candidate will multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, navigate complex technology platforms efficiently (ImmSTAR, HotDocs, Excel), communicate effectively in writing and verbally, as appropriate for the needs of the audience (clients, governmental agencies, internal and external resources), use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems, contribute to a positive work environment, and demonstrate strong time management and organizational skills. Must possess a J.D. degree.

This Vault Law 100 and AmLaw 100 ranked firm operates through a distinctive client services model, which combines robust technology, knowledge management, process management techniques, alternative fee schedules, and practical tools. This firm provides thoughtful, strategic, and practical legal counsel and offer a national platform and international gateway to serve their clients. As associates, attorneys are compensated and advanced based on their individual merits and at varying rates. Additionally, the firm?s professional services group offers alternatives for attorneys by tailoring arrangements according to each attorney?s legal skill level, their desired time commitment, and overall total contribution aspirations. Attorneys at this firm are committed to playing an active and positive role in the communities where they work and live.

Immigration

Full-Time

Atlanta office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level venture capital and emerging growth associate attorney with 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following practice areas: mergers and acquisitions, financings, corporate governance, joint venture, private equity and/or other complex commercial transactions. The candidate will focus on private company representation, including venture capital financings, general corporate matters and exit transactions and will be given a significant opportunity to work directly with clients. Exposure to emerging growth companies and venture capital is a plus. Legal

The candidate must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm experience and superb problem-solving, writing and communication skills.

Ranked as one of the Best Client Relationships firm and as one of the top Best Known Firms in the nation, the attorneys in this firm are invested in understanding their clients? businesses from all angels, including the risks, challenges, and issues affecting their industries. This AmLaw 100 firm values diversity and inclusion. Attorneys strive to build true partnerships with the firm?s clients. The firm invests in its associates by providing opportunities for professional development based on each person?s desired career path. The goal is to give each individual the opportunity to achieve their best and take pride in their performance and quality of work. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

Corporate - M&A, Corporate - General, Corporate - Private Equity, Corporate - Venture Capital

Full-Time

Atlanta office of an AmLaw firm seeks data protection, privacy and security associate attorney with 2-4 years of experience at a law firm or in an in-house capacity, and significant substantive experience with privacy or cybersecurity compliance. The candidate should have a strong interest in working in a dynamic privacy/security practice. Prior technical experience or practical experience with privacy or cybersecurity, experience negotiating contract terms related to privacy and cybersecurity obligations, or significant international privacy experience is a plus. Legal

The candidate should have strong analytical and writing skills, good business judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently. Must preferably have immediately transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally-recognized schools. Should have JD degree.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.

Data Privacy

Full-Time

Atlanta office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid to senior level data protection, privacy and security attorney with experience. The candidate will be handling discrete referral projects independently, and helping to lead more significant projects, working directly with clients and senior partners. Legal

The candidate should have immediately transferable skills and excellent academic backgrounds from nationally-recognized schools.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.

Data Privacy

Full-Time

Atlanta office of an AmLaw firm seeks subrogation and recovery attorney with 4+ years of experience in handling insurance claims, preferably subrogation and recovery matters. The candidate will be responsible for evaluating and handling 300+ large property claims per year. Will be responsible for coordinating the investigation, including retention and management of experts, identifying potential theories of liability, and client reporting. Triage large losses, closing those that are nonviable with client approval, and identifying claims with an appropriate factual and legal basis for recovery pursuit. Be responsible for pursuing a limited number subrogation claims. Should have 3+ years of experience in commercial litigation. Georgia Bar license are required. Legal

The candidate should have excellent interpersonal, research and writing skills.

This is a large AmLaw 100 national firm with an Atlanta office specializing in litigation. Great work atmosphere with significant client contact.

Litigation - Insurance, Insurance Defense

Full-Time

Atlanta office of an AmLaw firm seeks corporate and tax associate attorney with 2-4 years of mergers and acquisition experience, heavy transactional exposure, large transactions due diligence. The candidate should be licensed in Georgia. Legal

The candidate must possess excellent academic credentials, as well as strong research, writing, organizational and analytical skills.

Work/life balance in a relaxed environment is a big draw for associates at this firm. This Amlaw firm allows its associates access, early on, to sophisticated work. There is also tremendous community involvement within a collaborative company culture at this firm.

Tax - General, Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

Atlanta office of an AmLaw firm seeks junior to mid-level restructuring and insolvency associate attorney with 2-4 years of experience. The candidate should have experience in the following areas: general bankruptcy law and practice, including familiarity with law and procedure in Chapter 11; finance aspects of a restructuring practice, including analysis of loan and perfection documents, out-of-court workouts, and debtor-in-possession financing; and litigation, including motions, objections, discovery, and court appearances in Chapter 11 cases, avoidance actions, and receiverships Distressed transactions, including Section 363 sales, foreclosure sales, and advising on deal structures. Legal

The candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills, superior analytical skills, and the ability to manage client engagements. A strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple priorities and assume a high degree of responsibility is also required.

The types of attorneys who practice at this firm are generally the most well rounded coming out of their law school class. Great grades and good presentation is what sets this firm's youngest associates apart. Associates here are quite free to be honest with the partners and feel completely at ease telling them they need more guidance on a particular project, or that they are simply spread too thin to handle a new one. Unlike other major law firms, this firm truly hires every associate with the expectation that they make partner and if you do not make partner you are not asked to leave the firm. Also, they have one of the most diverse groups of attorneys in the Southeast. Everyone is welcome. This is one of our favorites.

Bankruptcy

Full-Time