Careers

Available Lateral Attorney Positions

Below please find a list of our current open lateral attorney positions. Interested applicants for the positions should submit their resume, transcript and cover letter to Ms. Lisa Featherson, Manager of Recruitment & Associate Life, at .

We are accepting submissions from recruiters for the below positions.

Los Angeles: Project Finance Mid-Level Attorney

  • Chadbourne & Parke LLP seeks a mid level associate with five to seven years of experience for an exciting opportunity to join our Project Finance practice in the Los Angeles office. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated attorney with an entrepreneurial spirit to assist us in growing our LA office and expanding our practice fluency. Ideal candidates will have top credentials, a strong desire to learn and work in a collaborative environment where teamwork is emphasized and will be willing to take on a variety of responsibilities across all levels of complexity. Candidates must have strong competency in drafting and negotiating the principal financing documentation as well as experience in drafting or reviewing project documentation. Experience in negotiating supply contracts and/or offtake agreements, M&A, real estate or regulatory work is a plus.

New York: Intellectual Property

  • The New York office of Chadbourne & Parke LLP seeks an Intellectual Property Litigation Associate with two to four years of experience. The ideal candidate must have top academic and firm credentials and experience in Markman/claim construction hearings, preparing expert reports, taking depositions and arguing motions. The position will involve substantial client contact and coordination with senior staff regarding strategic initiatives.
  • The New York office of Chadbourne & Parke LLP is seeking candidates for its Technical Advisor Program in New York. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or mathematics or other science equivalent. Candidates with one of these technical degrees and an MBA are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates should have entry-level patent experience or legal training. Technical Advisors will assist in evaluating technological issues and prepare and prosecute patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Advisors will also have an active role in supporting complex patent litigation and licensing. Technical Advisors will routinely perform patent validity and infringement analysis & will oversee patent portfolio management. Candidates must be qualified to take the US Patent Office patent agent exam.

New York: Project Finance

  • The New York office of Chadbourne & Parke LLP seeks a Project Finance Associate with three to six years of experience. The ideal candidate will have top firm and academic credentials and will have prior experience in project finance specific transactions. The candidate must have strong competency in drafting and negotiating the principal financing documentation (including credit agreements and depositary agreements) as well as experience in drafting or reviewing project documentation (including EPC contracts and/or supply contracts). The ideal candidate must also be fluent in both English and Spanish, with strong language and writing skills in both.