Brief Description:

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is seeking a highly qualified associate with three to six years of experience to join our government and regulatory practice.

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience with construction and/or government contracts and regulatory matters. Experience with heavy civil construction disputes and/or local, state and federal government contracts is a plus. We will also consider candidates with strong complex litigation, corporate transactional and/or governmental law experience at a top law firm.

Our government attorneys assist local, state, and federal clients navigate complex legal and public policy issues at the intersection of law, business, and government. They work on a broad range of substantive areas involving local and state government contracts, bid protests, construction disputes, municipal/public law issues (open meetings, public records, government ethics, and election law) across a spectrum of industries including transportation, health, environmental services, and real estate. In addition to courts, our attorneys appear before various boards, commissions, joint powers authorities, city councils and committees, administrative tribunals, dispute review boards, and other government entities.

Responsibilities: 

• 3-6 years of construction and/or government contract/regulatory experience at a top law firm or government agency.

• Stellar academic credentials.

• Excellent writing, research and advocacy skills.

• Effective and efficient problem solvers with the ability to work independently and proactively.

• New York Bar Membership in good standing.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Fostering diversity, equity and inclusion is one of Manatt’s core values and is fundamental to our organization’s continued progression. We believe a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we live, work and serve enriches Manatt’s culture and enhances our ability to understand our clients’ needs and develop better, more impactful solutions. In collaboration with Firm leadership, our Diversity and Inclusion department drives the Firm’s efforts, engaging our legal, consulting, business, and administrative professionals to create and sustain a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

About Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is a leading professional services firm, providing integrated legal and consulting services to a global client base. With offices strategically located in California (Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento and Silicon Valley), New York (New York City and Albany), Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Boston, the Firm represents sophisticated clients — including Fortune 500, middle-market and emerging companies — across a range of industry sectors such as health care; financial services; entertainment; digital and technology; and energy, environmental and real estate. For more information, visit www.manatt.com.

Join Us

If you want to join a future-thinking, entrepreneurially-minded team of passionate and driven professionals, we strongly encourage you to apply. All candidates must apply through our online application portal (apply here). Required application materials include a cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample (two to three pages from your academic or work experience of which you are the sole author).

EEO/AA EMPLOYER/Veterans/Disabled

Manatt is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, genetic or and any other protected classes or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

Salary

The base annual pay range for this role is between $240,000 - $330,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. Additional medical, financial and/or other benefits will be offered dependent on the position.