A place to build a career
Are you looking for a firm you can settle into? A place where the work is stimulating, the environment’s friendly, and the culture is built around teamwork? A place where a career can take root and grow?
At Manatt, we’re always looking for talented attorneys, at any stage of their careers. We want people with the right combination of skills, instincts, and values. We want people who know their industries as well as we do—healthcare, financial services, entertainment and media, technology, consumer goods, energy, and real estate. We want lawyers fully capable of doing groundbreaking work for sophisticated clients.
Taking responsibility
Manatt has a vested interest in your career. Whatever your level, we take the long view toward your development. To that end, we maintain a dynamic learning environment that sees professional growth as an ongoing, career-long process.
Training takes the form of interactive workshops, presentations, firm retreats and instruction in a wide variety of skills. Our associates are given the opportunity to take on substantive work directly with clients as rapidly as they demonstrate a capacity to assume such responsibility. Our matters are leanly staffed, providing associates with a challenging level of responsibility early in their careers.
Manatt Professional Health and Welfare Benefits include:
- PPO, HDHP, POS and HMO Plans Available
- Dental and Vision Plans
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account Programs
- Transit and Parking Program
- Firm-Sponsored Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Firm-Sponsored Group Life and AD&D Insurance
- Firm-Sponsored Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Plan
- Voluntary Long-Term Care Plan
- Global Emergency Medical Services Program
- Paid Professional Leave
- Employee 401(k) Savings Plan
- Profit-Sharing Program
Additional Benefit Programs:
- Investment Hours
- Firm-Sponsored MCLE Courses
- Manatt University, which includes e-learning and on-site training opportunities
- Backup Emergency Child and Elder Care
- Paid Jury Duty
- Generous Referral Fee Program
- Nine Paid Holidays and an Optional Holiday
- On-Site Gym at no cost (only in Palo Alto and Washington, D.C.)
- Wellness Program
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Manatt is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, individual with disability, medical condition, marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected group status or non-job related characteristic of an individual as directed by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, individual with disability, medical condition, marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected group status or non-job related characteristic of an individual as directed by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity—Reasonable Accommodation Assistance
At Manatt, we are committed to maintaining an environment of equal opportunity and affirmative action. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided by this website, please contact (310) 312-4325 for further assistance regarding job postings.
Out in front of health care
The pace is fast, the environment intellectually stimulating. The challenges are as broad and deep as the health care landscape itself. If you can see yourself on the cutting edge of the issues and opportunities facing the exploding health care sector, Manatt wants to talk to you.
An environment of constant growth
Your growth as a consultant is as important to us as it is to you. To that end, we invest a wide range of resources into orientation and ongoing training, all designed to hone your professional skills and integrate you into our healthcare consulting team.
Formal training sessions cover a broad range of subject matter, including project management, communication skills, presentation skills, advanced Excel training, meeting facilitation, change management, leadership training, healthcare finance, project budgeting, and business development and selling.
Hands-on experience comes through work experience that further develops subject matter depth and expertise. You’ll be assigned a Manager Mentor to provide coaching and supervision, and to keep you on a steady track of professional advancement. In addition, you’ll be assigned a Peer Mentor to show you the ropes and smooth your integration into our systems, workflows, and values.
The aim is to foster a dynamic environment of teamwork and knowledge transfer, to clarify your roles and expectations, and to link your professional development goals to your daily work.
Manatt Professional Health and Welfare Benefits include:
- PPO, HDHP, POS and HMO Plans Available
- Dental and Vision Plans
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account Programs
- Transit and Parking Program
- Firm-Sponsored Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Firm-Sponsored Group Life and AD&D Insurance
- Firm-Sponsored Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Plan
- Voluntary Long-Term Care Plan
- Global Emergency Medical Services Program
- Paid Professional Leave
- Employee 401(k) Savings Plan
- Profit-Sharing Program
Additional Benefit Programs:
- Investment Hours
- Firm-Sponsored MCLE Courses
- Manatt University, which includes e-learning and on-site training opportunities
- Backup Emergency Child and Elder Care
- Paid Jury Duty
- Generous Referral Fee Program
- Nine Paid Holidays and an Optional Holiday
- On-Site Gym at no cost (only in Palo Alto and Washington, D.C.)
- Wellness Program
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Manatt is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, individual with disability, medical condition, marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected group status or non-job related characteristic of an individual as directed by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, individual with disability, medical condition, marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected group status or non-job related characteristic of an individual as directed by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity—Reasonable Accommodation Assistance
At Manatt, we are committed to maintaining an environment of equal opportunity and affirmative action. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided by this website, please contact (310) 312-4325 for further assistance regarding job postings.
Professionals wanted
If you’re a total professional with a stellar track record, if you relish a good challenge, if you thrive on collaboration with like-minded peers, we’d like to meet you.
At Manatt, we need the kind of professional staff that can help us meet the high expectations of sophisticated clients. In marketing, finance, IT, HR, office administration, library, paralegal and other departments, we need team players, people who can make a difference from day one. We’ll want you to take initiative, seize opportunities, and solve problems.
Internal Business and Administrative Professionals Health and Welfare Benefits include:
- PPO, HDHP, POS and HMO Plans Available
- Dental and Vision Plans
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account Programs
- Transit and Parking Program
- Firm-Sponsored Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Firm-Sponsored Group Life and AD&D Insurance
- Firm-Sponsored Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Plan
- Voluntary Long-Term Care Plan
- Global Emergency Medical Services Program
- Employee 401(k) Savings Plan
- Profit-Sharing Program
Additional Benefit Programs:
- Vacation and Sick Hours
- Nine Paid Holidays and an Optional Holiday
- On-Site Gym at no cost (only in Palo Alto and Washington, D.C.)
- Backup Emergency Child and Elder Care
- Staff Tuition Program
- Staff Paid Volunteer Program
- Manatt University, which includes e-learning and on-site training opportunities
- Discretionary Bonus Program
- Paid Jury Duty
- Generous Referral Fee Program
- Wellness Program
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Manatt is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, individual with disability, medical condition, marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected group status or non-job related characteristic of an individual as directed by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, individual with disability, medical condition, marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected group status or non-job related characteristic of an individual as directed by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity—Reasonable Accommodation Assistance
At Manatt, we are committed to maintaining an environment of equal opportunity and affirmative action. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided by this website, please contact (310) 312-4325 for further assistance regarding job postings.
Open Positions
Important Notice
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips does not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies, headhunters or vendors who are not part of our preferred vendor list. If an unsolicited resume is sent to an employee of Manatt, outside of a blind submission directed to our mailbox, Manatt will not be bound by that search firm’s terms or otherwise be obligated to pay any compensation in connection with the submitted candidate.
Find your career at Manatt.
Manatt Expands Energy and Environmental Regulatory and Policy Capabilities with Former EPA Regional Administrator
A former Regional Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Mike Stoker enhances Manatt’s energy and environmental offerings at the federal, state, regional and local levels
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, today announced the arrival of National Advisor Mike Stoker to the Firm’s Energy, Environment and Real Estate group. Stoker brings more than four decades of experience in government and public relations focusing on agriculture, energy, labor, land use and environmental policy. His deep ties throughout the West Coast, as well as demonstrated ability in implementing cutting-edge policy across the country, further strengthen Manatt’s energy and environmental offerings in the region and nationally.
“As energy and environmental clients continue to adapt to constant regulatory and policy changes, navigating this evolving landscape requires deep industry knowledge, technical understanding and regulatory foresight that Manatt’s integrated team is well-positioned to provide,” said Susan Hori, Partner and Co-Leader of Manatt’s Energy, Environment and Real Estate group. “Mike is one of California’s leading authorities in energy policy and brings a unique blend of regulatory insight, practical experience and key relationships that makes him an invaluable asset for clients at the intersection of business, policy and the law.”
Leveraging his impressive career in federal and state policymaking, Stoker helps clients navigate complex issues and develop strategies that maximize business growth while maintaining adherence to industry best practices. He has an extensive background working with organizations in the oil and gas, mining and agriculture industries, particularly across California. His technical background, combined with his deep legal experience, fortifies the Firm’s capabilities in supporting energy and environmental clients with state and federal regulatory compliance, litigation and transactions while protecting their interests, assets and reputations.
“Mike’s leadership in energy and environmental policy is unparalleled, having driven countless pivotal initiatives at the federal, state and local levels and supporting investors, producers, developers, manufacturers, Pacific Island territories and tribal entities through challenging projects,” said Matthew Williamson, Partner and Leader of Manatt’s Energy and Environment group. “His arrival offers our clients unique insight into the inner workings and decision-making of government agencies grappling with complex policy issues.”
Stoker served as the Southwest Regional Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, where he played a pivotal role in shaping environmental policy in the western U.S. and Pacific Islands during the first Trump Administration. He has extensive state and local policy experience as a former elected member of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, former Majority Counsel to Congress, former Chairman of the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board, and former California Deputy Secretary of State.
“I have long admired Manatt's dedication to its clients and its forward-thinking approach to legal and advisory services, and the Firm’s commitment to collaboration and client service aligns perfectly with my own values,” said Stoker. “I look forward to working with this talented team of lawyers, consultants and advisors in partnering with our clients pursuing their business goals.”
Stoker joins the Firm’s roster of legal and consulting professionals who have also joined over the last year across core industry sectors, including Digital and Technology (Tod Cohen and Vejay Lalla); Entertainment (Kimberly Lord); Financial Services (Hope Adams and James Williams); Government and Regulatory (Nicholas (Nick) Doherty, Chris Dombrowski, Richard Leib and Darrell Steinberg); and Health Care (Haider Andazola, Patrick Brennan, Doug Brown, Pat Cerundolo, Richard Cho, Mandy Cohen, Elizabeth Dervan, Kyla Ellis, Vin Gupta, Erin Estey Hertzog, Amy Hunsberger, Ross Margulies, Ellen Montz, Tina Papagiannopoulos, Alexander Somodevilla, Joshua Tauber, and Shaina Zurlin).
Stoker earned his J.D. from Loyola Law School and his B.A. from the University of California, Berkely.
Manatt Once Again Recognized as a Top Law Firm in 2025 Legal 500 United States Guide
Manatt received top rankings in the Legal 500 United States 2025 guide, which recognizes leading attorneys and practices across the nation. This year, 16 of the Firm’s practices were ranked, including a Tier 1 ranking in Healthcare: Health Insurers and five Tier 2 rankings across multiple practice groups.
Additionally, 13 of Manatt’s professionals received individual rankings:
- Manatt Health Partner Robert Belfort – Hall of Fame for Healthcare: Health Insurers
- Advertising, Marketing and Media Partner Jesse Brody – Leading Partner for Advertising and Marketing: Transactional and Regulatory
- Real Estate Transactions and Finance Leader Anita Famili – Leading Partner for Real Estate
- Land Use Partner Susan Hori – Leading Partner for Real Estate: Land Use/Zoning
- Employment and Labor Leader Esra Hudson – Leading Partner for Labor and Employment Disputes (Including Collective Actions): Defense
- Entertainment Litigation Leader Robert Jacobs – Leading Partner for Media and Entertainment: Litigation
- Trial, White Collar and Investigations Partner Joan Lukey – Tier 1 for Boston Elite: Commercial Litigation
- Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Private Equity and Finance Leader Scott Schwartz – Leading Partner for M&A: Middle-Market (sub-$500m)
- Manatt Health Partner Randi Seigel – Leading Partner for Healthcare: Health Insurers; Next Generation Partner for Healthcare: Service Providers
- Manatt Entertainment Partner Sophia Yen – Leading Partner for Media and Entertainment: Transactional
- Manatt Entertainment Partner Nathaniel Bach – Next Generation Partner for Media and Entertainment: Litigation
- Manatt Real Estate Partner Tara Shabahang – Next Generation Partner for Real Estate
- Land Use Partner Sigrid Waggener – Next Generation Partner for Real Estate: Land Use/Zoning
Manatt’s 2025 Legal 500 Rankings:
Tier 1
Tier 2
- Advertising and Marketing: Transactional and Regulatory
- Boston Elite: Commercial Litigation
- Healthcare: Service Providers
- Media and Entertainment: Transactional
- Real Estate: Land Use/Zoning
Tier 3
- Cannabis
- Cyber Law (Including Data Privacy and Data Protection)
- Intellectual Property: Copyright
- M&A: Middle-Market (sub-$500m)
- Media and Entertainment: Litigation
- Trademarks: Non-Contentious (Including Prosecution, Portfolio Management And Licensing)
Tier 4
Tier 5
Three Manatt Partners Named to Variety’s 2025 Music Legal Elite
Manatt Senior Partner Lee Phillips, Entertainment Litigation Leader Robert Jacobs and Partner Binta Niambi Brown were named to Variety’s 2025 Music Legal Elite list, which recognizes leading attorneys who have helped clients navigate the changing entertainment landscape.
The profile lauded the trio for a mix of skills and experience spanning the gamut of the music industry, highlighting their most significant deals over the past year. Phillips was recognized for his six decades of prestigious work, including representing icons such as Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand and Prince. An accomplished litigator known for handling high-profile cases, Jacobs was highlighted for his work filing a copyright infringement suit on behalf of a leading music rights company over an allegedly unauthorized use of their song. Brown, noted for negotiating cutting-edge artist deals, was recognized for representing Blackpink’s Rosé in her groundbreaking deals with Atlantic Records and Warner Chappell.
Read their full profile here.
