Current Openings - Attorneys

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Business Transactions Associate – Minneapolis/Kansas City
Employee Benefits Attorney – Multiple Offices
Employment Attorney – Multiple Offices
Employment Attorney – Multiple Offices
Employment Attorney – Minneapolis
Financial Services Attorney – Minneapolis
IP Bio Patent Attorney – Multiple Offices
Litigation Associate – St. Louis
Oil & Gas Attorney – Denver
Tax Credit Associate – St. Louis

Business Transactions Associate – Minneapolis /Kansas City

Job Description:

Lathrop GPM is actively seeking a qualified associate with a minimum of three to five years of general corporate experience to join our growing Business Transactions practice group. This position offers continued professional development and support of personal practice growth through client development initiatives and will be based in either our Minneapolis or Kansas City offices.

The successful candidate will have strong academic credentials, exceptional analytical and writing abilities, outstanding interpersonal skills and a strong interest in corporate law including mergers and acquisitions and securities.

The firm was named to the Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms list in 2021 and as a BTI “Midsize Heavyweight” in 2020. Also in 2020, we earned the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance Tipping the Scales award and a gold-standard ranking with the Women in Law Empowerment Forum. In 2021, Lathrop GPM was recognized for achieving a score of 95 (out of 100) in the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index.

For more information, visit www.lathropgpm.com.

We celebrate and support diversity and the benefits it brings to our workplaces, clients and communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is the employment policy and practice of Lathrop GPM to recruit and hire employees without discrimination because of race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, national origin, military status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law.

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript to Jaclyn Steiner, Manager – Legal Talent, at jaclyn.steiner@lathropgpm.com. Lathrop GPM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employee Benefits Attorney – Multiple Offices

Lathrop GPM is seeking an Employee Benefits Attorney candidate with a minimum of five years of legal or relevant industry experience in the ERISA/employee benefits and executive compensation area. Qualified candidates will have knowledge of tax-qualified retirement plans and ESOPs, health and welfare benefit plans, nonqualified deferred compensation plans, and equity compensation programs.

The successful candidate will have strong academic credentials, exceptional analytical and writing abilities, outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and must work well within a collaborative environment.

For more information, visit www.lathropgpm.com.

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript to recruiting@lathropgpm.com. Questions can be directed to Jaclyn Steiner, Legal Talent Manager, at jaclyn.steiner@lathropgpm.com. Lathrop GPM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment Attorney – Multiple Offices

Lathrop GPM is actively seeking an employment attorney for our growing employment and higher education practice. This position is a Counsel role. It is a salaried position designed to be flexible on location and can be affiliated with any of our offices. This position is also flexible in that it can either be full time or part time. It is a unique opportunity for an experienced lawyer who is looking for a Counsel role and wants to do sophisticated legal work with direct client involvement.

Responsibilities will include providing legal support and advice to the firm’s business clients on employment law matters. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of employment law experience (in both advising and litigation roles) including: research, brief writing, preparation of pleadings, policy drafting, investigation of misconduct complaints, preparation of charge responses, and client advising. In addition, the successful candidate will have a willingness to investigate reported incidents of workplace and student policy violations, including alleged sexual harassment and sexual misconduct on college and university campuses.

The successful candidate will have strong academic credentials, exceptional analytical and writing abilities, excellent client service skills, outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

For more information, visit www.lathropgpm.com.

Employment Attorney – Multiple Offices

Job Description:

Lathrop GPM is actively seeking an employment attorney for our growing California employment practice. This position is a Counsel role that requires an active California bar license. It is a salaried position designed to be flexible on location and can be affiliated with any of our offices. This is a unique opportunity for experienced lawyers who are looking for a Counsel role and want to do sophisticated legal work with direct client involvement.

Responsibilities will include providing legal support and advice to the firm’s business clients on employment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years’ of employment law experience (in both advising and litigation roles) including: research, brief writing, preparation of pleadings, policy drafting, investigation of misconduct complaints, preparation of charge responses, and client advising.

Lathrop GPM is a full-service, Am Law 200 law firm with offices in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Jefferson City, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Overland Park, St. Cloud, St. Louis, and Washington, D.C. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a professional, challenging, yet comfortable working environment.

The firm was named to the Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms list in 2021 and as a BTI “Midsize Heavyweight” in 2020. Also in 2020, we earned the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance Tipping the Scales award and a gold-standard ranking with the Women in Law Empowerment Forum. In 2021, Lathrop GPM was recognized for achieving a score of 95 (out of 100) in the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index.

For more information, visit www.lathropgpm.com.

We celebrate and support diversity and the benefits it brings to our workplaces, clients and communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

It is the employment policy and practice of Lathrop GPM to recruit and hire employees without discrimination because of race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, national origin, military status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law.

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript to Jaclyn Steiner, Manager – Legal Talent, at jaclyn.steiner@lathropgpm.com. Lathrop GPM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment Attorney – Minneapolis

Lathrop GPM is actively seeking an employment attorney for our growing labor and employment practice in our Minneapolis office. Responsibilities will include providing legal support and advice to the firm’s business clients on employment and labor relations issues. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of employment law experience (in both advising and litigation roles) including: research, brief writing, preparation of pleadings, policy drafting, investigation of misconduct complaints, preparation of charge responses, and client advising. Experience representing clients in traditional labor law areas such as collective bargaining, union organizing, employees’ protected rights, grievance arbitrations, and regulatory and administrative hearings, is preferred.

For more information, visit www.lathropgpm.com.

We celebrate and support diversity and the benefits it brings to our workplaces, clients and communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. It is the employment policy and practice of Lathrop GPM to recruit and hire employees without discrimination because of race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, national origin, military status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law.

Financial Services Attorney - Minneapolis

Job Description:

Lathrop GPM LLP is actively seeking a qualified attorney with a minimum of four years of experience to practice in the areas of banking and financial services with a focus on banking litigation, commercial financing, drafting loan documents, bankruptcy adversary proceedings, bankruptcy 363 sales transactions, workouts, & commercial loan enforcements. This position is based in Lathrop GPM’s Minneapolis office.

For more information, visit www.lathropgpm.com.

Job Requirements:

The successful candidate will have strong academic credentials, exceptional analytical and writing abilities, and outstanding interpersonal skills.

We are not accepting Recruiter or Search Firm submissions for this position.

IP Bio Patent Attorney – Multiple Offices

Job Description:

Lathrop GPM is actively seeking a full-time patent attorney with at least 2 years of biotech patent prep and prosecution experience within a law firm setting to join our growing Intellectual Property practice group. Work will include preparation and prosecution of patent applications, IP due diligence, patent portfolio management and general intellectual property counseling for clients ranging from start-up entrepreneurs to large biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and research institutions. The position offers extensive professional development and mentor support in a team culture. This position could be based out of any of Lathrop GPM’s offices.

Job Requirements:

A strong scientific background and Ph.D. in a relevant life sciences discipline (e.g., molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, and immunology) are required. Candidates should possess strong technical skills along with excellent communication and writing skills.

Compensation and benefit information for Colorado candidates: $140 - 145k annually; full comprehensive benefit plan including health care, retirement plan and paid days off, including PTO, parental leave and short/long term disability.

For more information, visit www.lathropgpm.com.

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript to Jaclyn Steiner, Manager – Legal Talent, at jaclyn.steiner@lathropgpm.com. Lathrop GPM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Litigation Associate – St. Louis

Job Description:

Lathrop GPM is actively seeking an associate with three to six years of general litigation experience to join our growing Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice group in our St. Louis office. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials along with strong research, writing, and critical-thinking skills. This position also offers continued professional development, and support of personal practice growth through client development initiatives.

We celebrate and support diversity and the benefits it brings to our workplaces, clients and communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript to Jaclyn Steiner, Manager – Legal Talent, at jaclyn.steiner@lathropgpm.com. Lathrop GPM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Oil & Gas Attorney – Denver

Lathrop GPM is seeking an Oil & Gas Attorney with four to six years of experience to join its active and growing Energy group in Denver. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, self-starting, and can thrive working independently and in a team environment. Significant experience drafting title opinions and a license to practice in Colorado are preferred; landman experience is a plus. Excellent academic qualifications and communication skills required. The position offers continued professional and skill development, strong mentor support, and practice development opportunities all within a vibrant firm culture.

Compensation and benefit information for Colorado candidates: Current anticipated range is: $145k-189k. Actual salary will vary and may be above or below the range. Full comprehensive benefit plan including health care, retirement plan and paid days off, including PTO, parental leave and short/long term disability.

For more information, visit www.lathropgpm.com.

Tax Credit Associate – St. Louis

Job Description:

Lathrop GPM is actively seeking an experienced real estate transactional or tax attorney to join our Firm as an associate for our tax credit group in our St. Louis office. The associate would work on a wide range of transactions involving federal and state tax credits, with a focus on federal new markets tax credits, federal low-income housing tax credits, federal renewable energy tax credits and federal historic rehabilitation tax credits. The ideal candidate will have approximately three to five years of real estate transactional, finance or general tax experience with knowledge of partnership tax. Experience with tax credit transactions and government incentive programs would be a plus, but not a requirement.

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript to Martha Gentilini, Director – Legal Recruiting, at martha.gentilini@lathropgpm.com. Lathrop GPM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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