Lateral Attorneys

Intellectual Property (Patent) Associate

Phoenix | Tucson

Snell & Wilmer’s Intellectual Property practice group seeks a full-time patent associate attorney with at least two years of experience. The successful candidate will have patent drafting experience with microelectronics and/or semiconductors, and will have an educational background in engineering (chemical, electrical, or mechanical), chemistry, or physics. Snell and Wilmer’s overall Intellectual Property practice includes prosecution, transactional, and litigation work. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving team of attorneys doing work for clients throughout the nation and internationally. Admission to practice law in Arizona and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required.

This is a full-time, partnership-track position that is eligible to participate in the firm’s benefit plans, including our 401K Profit Sharing and Savings Plan with discretionary employer contribution, and is eligible for consideration for annual discretionary bonuses.

We are not currently accepting recruiter submissions for this role.

Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. believes that embracing inclusion and belonging brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to creating and cultivating an inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to conduct all employment-related activities without regard to an employee’s sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Special Litigation and Compliance Associate

San Diego

Snell & Wilmer’s San Diego office seeks to hire an associate with three to six years of litigation experience to join its Special Litigation and Compliance practice group. This position will focus on the representation of public entities, through advice and counsel, transactional work, and limited litigation/writs. The ideal candidate will have experience with the Brown Act, public meetings, public contracting, Public Records Act, and general California public laws. Work will include writing staff reports, resolutions, and contracts, as well as researching legal issues and attending board meetings. Excellent research and writing skills, with significant public speaking experience, are necessary. In addition, experience with water, wastewater, public hospitals, or joint powers authorities would be a plus. This is a great opportunity for advancement at a thriving firm which values collaboration, professional development, and community service. Strong academic credentials and admission to practice law in California are required.

This is a full-time, partnership-track position that is eligible to participate in the firm’s benefit plans, including our 401K Profit Sharing and Savings Plan with discretionary employer contribution, and is eligible for consideration for annual discretionary bonuses. The annual base salary range for candidates placed in California is expected to be $225,000-$270,000, depending on experience.

We are not currently accepting recruiter submissions for this role.

Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. believes that embracing inclusion and belonging brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to creating and cultivating an inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to conduct all employment-related activities without regard to an employee’s sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Litigation, Investigations, and Trials Associate

Salt Lake City

Snell & Wilmer’s Salt Lake City office seeks a Litigation, Investigations, and Trials associate with three to four years of experience to join our dynamic litigation team, help advise our clients, and grow client relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in drafting and arguing motions and assisting in complex litigation matters, including all stages of discovery and motion practice. Excellent oral and written advocacy skills, with significant legal research experience are necessary. Participating in our local community is part of our credo and is expected of our team members. Utah bar license is required.

This is a full-time, partnership-track position that is eligible to participate in the firm’s benefit plans, including our 401K Profit Sharing and Savings Plan with discretionary employer contribution, and is eligible for consideration for annual discretionary bonuses.

We are not currently accepting recruiter submissions for this role.

Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. believes that embracing inclusion and belonging brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to creating and cultivating an inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to conduct all employment-related activities without regard to an employee’s sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Commercial Finance Associate

Salt Lake City

Snell & Wilmer’s Salt Lake City office seeks an associate with 3-5 years of experience to join the Commercial Finance practice group. The ideal candidate will have experience in due diligence, documentation, negotiation, and closing sophisticated lending transactions, including real estate, commercial, securities and/or asset backed loans. Broader transactional and bankruptcy experience will also be considered. Excellent academic credentials and excellent writing skills are required. Participating in our local community is part of our credo and is expected of our team members. Utah bar license is strongly preferred, but consideration will also be given to candidates barred in other states, who will be expected to sit for the Utah bar.

This is a full-time, partnership-track position that is eligible to participate in the firm’s benefit plans, including our 401K Profit Sharing and Savings Plan with discretionary employer contribution, and is eligible for consideration for annual discretionary bonuses.

We are not currently accepting recruiter submissions for this role.

Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. believes that embracing inclusion and belonging brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to creating and cultivating an inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to conduct all employment-related activities without regard to an employee’s sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Labor and Employment Partner

Portland | Seattle

Snell & Wilmer, a full-service law firm with more than 500 attorneys practicing in 17 locations throughout the United States and in Mexico, is seeking to expand the labor and employment practice in our Portland and Seattle offices. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, national law firm, which takes pride in its friendly, collegial culture and has no debt. Leadership qualities are expected, and Oregon or Washington bar admission is required.

Compensation for this position will depend on factors including book of business, anticipated yearly billable hours, and experience. We welcome inquiries from lateral partner candidates with established practices and a minimum of $500,000 portable business who are interested in being a part of our expansion efforts.

Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. believes that embracing inclusion and belonging brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to creating and cultivating an inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to conduct all employment-related activities without regard to an employee’s sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Life Science IP Partner

All Offices

All of Snell & Wilmer’s offices seek life science IP partners with $600,000+ portable and consistent books of business to help continue the firm’s substantial growth in the life science sector. In particular, great opportunities exist in the biotech hubs of Denver, Salt Lake City, Southern California, and Washington, D.C. Snell & Wilmer’s life science IP attorneys are among the firm’s 35+ patent attorneys working on a wide-range of life science prosecution, transactional, and litigation matters. The group has vast experience in alternative fee agreements and cross-marketing opportunities among our fourteen U.S. offices.

Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. believes that embracing inclusion and belonging brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to creating and cultivating an inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to conduct all employment-related activities without regard to an employee’s sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Labor and Employment Partner

Denver

Snell & Wilmer, a full-service law firm with more than 500 attorneys practicing in 17 locations throughout the United States and in Mexico, is seeking to expand the labor and employment practice in our Denver office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, national law firm, which takes pride in its friendly, collegial culture and has no debt. Leadership qualities are expected, and Colorado bar admission is required.

Compensation for this position will depend on factors including book of business, anticipated yearly billable hours, and experience. We welcome inquiries from lateral partner candidates with established practices and a minimum of $750,000 portable business who are interested in being a part of our expansion efforts.

Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. believes that embracing inclusion and belonging brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to creating and cultivating an inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to conduct all employment-related activities without regard to an employee’s sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Tax Associate

Denver | Orange County | Phoenix | Salt Lake City | San Diego

Snell & Wilmer seeks to hire an associate with one to three years of general corporate tax experience to join our Tax practice group, preferably to be located in our Phoenix office, although a remote working arrangement will also be considered. The ideal candidate will have experience with community development and renewable energy tax credits and Opportunity Zone transactions, and will also have some experience in transactional tax practice, including the taxation and structuring of corporate and partnership business transactions, and drafting and negotiating tax-related provisions in transaction documents. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and writing skills.  An LL.M. in tax is required.

This is a full-time, partnership-track position that is eligible to participate in the firm’s benefit plans, including our 401K Profit Sharing and Savings Plan with discretionary employer contribution, and is eligible for consideration for annual discretionary bonuses. The annual base salary range for candidates placed in Colorado is expected to be $180,000-$205,000, depending on experience. The annual base salary range for candidates placed in California is expected to be $210,000-$225,000, depending on experience.

We are not currently accepting recruiter submissions for this role.

Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. believes that embracing inclusion and belonging brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to creating and cultivating an inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to conduct all employment-related activities without regard to an employee’s sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Corporate & Securities Associate (Venture Capital)

California

Snell & Wilmer seeks to hire an associate with at least four years of sophisticated corporate law practice experience with a focus on startup formation, venture capital financing, and emerging company representation to join its Corporate and Securities practice group in California. The ideal candidate will have experience managing venture capital deal execution and supervising/training more junior attorneys.  Strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills required, as is admission to practice law in California. The selected candidate will work in our Los Angeles, Orange County, Palo Alto, or San Diego office.

This is a full-time, partnership-track position that is eligible to participate in the firm’s benefit plans, including our 401K Profit Sharing and Savings Plan with discretionary employer contribution, and is eligible for consideration for annual discretionary bonuses. The annual base salary range for candidates placed in California is expected to be $240,000-$300,000, depending on experience.

We are not currently accepting recruiter submissions for this role.

Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. believes that embracing inclusion and belonging brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to creating and cultivating an inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to conduct all employment-related activities without regard to an employee’s sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Real Estate Associate

Phoenix | Salt Lake City

Snell & Wilmer’s Phoenix and Salt Lake City offices seek to hire an associate with three to five years of experience for its Real Estate group. Significant experience in due diligence, drafting, negotiating, and closing real estate purchase and lease transactions is expected. Our real estate group is regularly engaged to represent clients in some of the largest and most complex real estate transactions throughout the United States. There is great opportunity for advancement at a thriving firm which values collaboration, professional development, and community service. Strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills are required, as is admission to practice law in Arizona or Utah.

This is a full-time, partnership-track position that is eligible to participate in the firm’s benefit plans, including our 401K Profit Sharing and Savings Plan with discretionary employer contribution, and is eligible for consideration for annual discretionary bonuses.

We are not currently accepting recruiter submissions for this role.

Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. believes that embracing inclusion and belonging brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to creating and cultivating an inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to conduct all employment-related activities without regard to an employee’s sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Commercial Finance Associate

Dallas | Denver | Phoenix

Snell & Wilmer seeks an associate with 3-5 years of experience to join its Commercial Finance practice group in Dallas, Denver or Phoenix.  The ideal candidate will have experience with the due diligence, documentation, negotiation, and closing of sophisticated lending transactions, including with respect to real estate, commercial, securities, and/or asset-backed loans.  In addition, experience in tax-advantaged finance (including low income housing tax credit, historic and new market credits, and/or alternative energy) or structured finance (including CMBS and securitizations) would be a plus.  Strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills are required, as is admission to practice law in Texas, Colorado or Arizona.

This is a full-time, partnership-track position that is eligible to participate in the firm’s benefit plans, including our 401K Profit Sharing and Savings Plan with discretionary employer contribution, and is eligible for consideration for annual discretionary bonuses. The annual base salary range for candidates placed in Colorado is expected to be $202,000-$220,000, depending on experience.

We are not currently accepting recruiter submissions for this role.

Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. believes that embracing inclusion and belonging brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to creating and cultivating an inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to conduct all employment-related activities without regard to an employee’s sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Transactional Associate

Los Cabos

Snell & Wilmer’s Los Cabos office seeks to hire a transactional associate with significant law firm or in-house experience. Background should be in Real Estate, M&A or Commercial Finance transactions. Admission to practice in Mexico is required. Bilingual English/Spanish required.

This is a full-time position that is eligible for consideration for annual discretionary bonuses.

Snell & Wilmer De Mexico S De R L De C V believes that embracing inclusion and belonging brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to creating and cultivating an inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to conduct all employment-related activities without regard to an employee’s sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Commercial/Financial Services Litigation Attorney

Albuquerque

Snell & Wilmer seeks an attorney on a non-partnership track, with at least three years of experience in commercial litigation to assist with financial services litigation cases in multiple jurisdictions from our Albuquerque office.  Staff attorneys will be required to work exclusively for the firm.  Compensation will be set based upon level of experience and agreed upon commitment with the opportunity for periodic bonuses. In addition to base compensation, the attorney may be eligible for medical benefits, depending on schedule.  Work arrangements would be determined mutually, with reduced-hour and telecommuting flexibility. Successful applicants will be expected to research and draft motions, handle written discovery, take and defend depositions, argue motions, appear in court proceedings, and attend settlement conferences and mediations.  The ideal candidate will have experience in financial services litigation, including mortgage litigation.  New Mexico bar required.  Bar membership elsewhere a plus.

Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. believes that embracing inclusion and belonging brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to creating and cultivating an inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to conduct all employment-related activities without regard to an employee’s sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.