Position Overview

As a contingent part-time employee at Manatt, you will work with a team of passionate and driven professionals. You will provide high-level subject matter and consulting expertise to our clients, with a focus on developing and implementing governmental strategies and advising on complex real estate, infrastructure, and capital transaction initiatives. This role is ideal for an accomplished leader with a deep background in organizational consulting, public-private partnerships, and strategic real estate advisory across public and private sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized subject matter expertise to project work streams from initiation through execution, particularly in real estate, infrastructure, and strategic planning tied to public-sector engagement.

• More than 15 years of leadership experience in corporate real estate, development, and capital structuring to deliver actionable insights that align with governmental strategy initiatives.

• Leverage deep experience in stakeholder negotiation—including with federal entities to develop optimal service and business models for clients.

• Lead and contribute to qualitative and quantitative analyses to address complex business, policy, and strategy challenges, including assessments of organizational models, market trends, and investment opportunities.

• Advise clients on navigating real estate-related regulatory environments, infrastructure investment, and public-private development strategies. 

Qualifications

• Proven subject matter expertise in consulting with clients on governmental strategy development and implementation, with particular strengths in real estate, infrastructure, and public-private partnerships.

• Demonstrated success providing strategic and operational guidance to Fortune 500 corporations, institutional investors, and government entities across a variety of market conditions.

• Exceptional communication and client relationship skills, honed through decades of executive-level leadership and advisory roles.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as advanced modeling and investment analysis techniques.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Fostering diversity and inclusion is one of Manatt’s core values and is fundamental to our organization’s continued progression. We believe a 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 culture where we celebrate each of our unique experiences and contributions. 

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 hourly rate for this role is between $375 - 500. The hourly rate 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 not be offered dependent on the position.