Lateral Associates

Our dynamic, thriving firm continually seeks new legal talent to better serve the needs of our clients globally.

Our firm’s history and culture has taught us, time and again, that our true capital is our human capital. Blank Rome’s success has been built on the professional achievements of both our homegrown talent and lateral hires. The firm’s inclusive culture does not distinguish between the two, but rather promotes the immeasurable value and full integration of all our attorneys.

We also recognize the individual needs of our lateral attorneys at all stages of their careers. From orientation to advanced skills training, our firm provides cutting-edge professional development and training to ensure that our laterals will build careers that suit both their needs and the needs of our clients, well into the future.

Blank Rome has grown substantially over the past decade. We have built a reputation for our significant industry knowledge and experience, all of which could not have been accomplished without the leading quality and talent of our attorneys.

Please apply for any positions directly using the links below. If you have other inquiries, please direct them to recruiting@blankrome.com.

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Agencies and Search Firms: Please note that all candidate submissions (including candidate referrals and resumes) must be sent directly to the Recruiting Team, and not to attorneys or other employees of the firm. Agencies, search firms and/or their representatives will not be compensated in any way for candidate submissions made through anyone other than a Recruiting Team representative. Blank Rome does not accept submissions from recruiting agencies or search firms that do not have a specific written agreement with the firm.

Open Positions

Litigation Associate
The Chicago office of Blank Rome LLP has an opening for a Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of experience.  Clerkship experience is preferred but not required.  Ideal candidates will have experience in complex commercial litigation in Illinois state and federal courts. Candidates must be self-motivated, personable team players and have outstanding academic and professional credentials, and must be admitted to practice in Illinois. This position is open to recruiting agency submissions at this time. Apply Here.

The target annual pay range for this role in Chicago is $235,000–$310,000 plus bonuses based on performance. Positions outside of Chicago will be subject to annual pay ranges specific to the market for that particular geographic location. Actual pay will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset. The compensation range listed is just one component of Blank Rome’s total compensation package for employees. In addition, Blank Rome provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs

Entertainment Attorney
The Los Angeles office of Blank Rome LLP has an opening for an Entertainment Attorney with at least 5 years of experience in entertainment, media, or related transactional law, either at a law firm and/or in house. The ideal candidate will have excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, as well as experience advising clients across the entertainment, media, and creative industries on a wide range of transactional, contractual, and business matters.  Candidates should be comfortable working directly with artists, producers, executives, and other industry stakeholders including agents and personal managers. The position requires a self motivated, personable team player with outstanding academic and professional credentials. Admission to practice in California is required.  This position is open to recruiting agency submissions at this time. Apply Here.

The target annual pay range for this role in Los Angeles is $375,000–$415,000 plus bonuses based on performance. Positions outside of Los Angeles will be subject to annual pay ranges specific to the market for that particular geographic location. Actual pay will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset. The compensation range listed is just one component of Blank Rome’s total compensation package for employees. In addition, Blank Rome provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs

Healthcare Associate
Blank Rome LLP has an opening for a Healthcare Associate with 3-6 years of substantive experience handling healthcare transactions (M&A, private equity) in a law firm or corporate setting. Candidates can be based out of our Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C., office.  This associate will be part of our Corporate, M&A and Securities group. Candidates should have experience Advising clients on key health care regulatory issues, including the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, corporate practice of medicine, and reimbursement rules.  Experience Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, such as physician employment agreements, management service agreements (MSAs), clinical trial agreements and vendor contracts is a plus.  Candidates must have excellent research, writing and communication skills, as well as, be self-motivated, confident, personable team players, have outstanding professional credentials and must be admitted to practice in their respective state. This position is open to recruiting agency submissions at this time. Apply Here.

The target annual pay range for this role in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., is $260,000–$375,000 plus bonuses based on performance. Positions outside of  Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. will be subject to annual pay ranges specific to the market for that particular geographic location. Actual pay will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset. The compensation range listed is just one component of Blank Rome’s total compensation package for employees. In addition, Blank Rome provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs

Business Litigation Associate
The Los Angeles office of Blank Rome LLP has an opening for a Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience. Candidates should have significant experience in complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts.  Substantial experience drafting pleadings, written discovery, and motions is a must.  Candidates must be highly motivated, personable team players and have outstanding academic and professional credentials, and must be admitted to practice in California. This position is open to recruiting agency submissions at this time. Apply Here.

The target annual pay range for this role in Los Angeles is $260,000–$350,000 plus bonuses based on performance. Positions outside of Los Angeles will be subject to annual pay ranges specific to the market for that particular geographic location. Actual pay will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset. The compensation range listed is just one component of Blank Rome’s total compensation package for employees. In addition, Blank Rome provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs

Real Estate Leasing Associate
The New York office of Blank Rome LLP has a special opportunity for an accomplished Real Estate Leasing Associate with at least 3-6 years of experience handling sophisticated commercial leasing transactions, particularly within the high-end retail market and luxury real estate. The ideal candidate can demonstrate ability to think strategically, self-starter and is business minded. Candidates must be self-motivated, personable team players who are comfortable directly interfacing with clients and leading matters as appropriate. The role offers exposure to marquee clients, complex deal structures, and close collaboration with leading real estate partners on matters shaping premier assets in New York and nationally.   Outstanding academic and professional credentials are needed to join this exciting, energetic, fast-paced team.  Experience in a large law firm setting is preferred.  Candidates must be admitted to practice in New York. This position is open to recruiting agency submissions at this time. Apply Here.

The target annual pay range for this role in New York City is $260,000–$375,000 plus bonuses based on performance. Positions outside of New York City will be subject to annual pay ranges specific to the market for that particular geographic location. Actual pay will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset. The compensation range listed is just one component of Blank Rome’s total compensation package for employees. In addition, Blank Rome provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs.

Matrimonial Associate
The New York office of Blank Rome LLP has an opening for a Matrimonial Associate with 3-7 years of experience.  Candidates must have excellent research, writing, and discovery skills, and significant hands-on experience with drafting motions and pleadings.  Relevant family law experience required.  Candidates must be self-motivated, personable team players, have outstanding academic and professional credentials and be licensed to practice in New York. This position is open to recruiting agency submissions at this time. Apply Here.

The target annual pay range for this role in New York City is $260,000–$395,000 plus bonuses based on performance. Positions outside of New York City will be subject to annual pay ranges specific to the market for that particular geographic location. Actual pay will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset. The compensation range listed is just one component of Blank Rome’s total compensation package for employees. In addition, Blank Rome provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs.

Business Litigation Associate
The New York office of Blank Rome LLP has an opening for a Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience. Preferred candidates will have experience in complex commercial litigation. Candidates must be self-motivated, personable team players and have outstanding academic and professional credentials, and must be admitted to practice in New York. This position is open to recruiting agency submissions at this time. Apply Here.

The target annual pay range for this role in New York City is $260,000–$350,000 plus bonuses based on performance. Positions outside of New York City will be subject to annual pay ranges specific to the market for that particular geographic location. Actual pay will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset. The compensation range listed is just one component of Blank Rome’s total compensation package for employees. In addition, Blank Rome provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs

Business Litigation Associate
The Philadelphia office of Blank Rome LLP has an opening for a Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience. Preferred candidates will have experience in complex commercial litigation. Candidates must be self-motivated, personable team players and have outstanding academic and professional credentials, and must be admitted to practice in Pennsylvania.  This position is open to recruiting agency submissions at this time. Apply Here.

Matrimonial Associate
The Los Angeles office of Blank Rome LLP has an opening for a Matrimonial Associate with 2-5 years of experience.  Candidates must have excellent research, writing, and discovery skills, and significant hands-on experience with drafting motions and pleadings, and strong interpersonal skills for extensive communications with clients and opposing counsel.  Family law and/or accounting experience a plus.  Candidates must be self-motivated, personable team players, have outstanding academic and professional credentials and be licensed to practice in California.  This position is open to recruiting agency submissions at this time. Apply Here.

The target annual pay range for this role in Los Angeles is $235,000–$350,000 plus bonuses based on performance. Positions outside of Los Angeles will be subject to annual pay ranges specific to the market for that particular geographic location. Actual pay will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset. The compensation range listed is just one component of Blank Rome’s total compensation package for employees. In addition, Blank Rome provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs.

Real Estate Associate (Hospitality)
Blank Rome LLP has a special opportunity for a Real Estate Associate with at least 3-6 years of experience, specifically in the hospitality area for our growing hospitality practice. We are open to this candidate sitting in either our Los Angeles or New York offices.  The ideal candidate would be savvy in negotiating management agreements, branding agreements, the acquisition, disposition, leasing, development, construction, and financing of real estate projects, especially hotels, resorts and mixed-use projects.  Candidates must be self-motivated, personable team players who are comfortable directly interfacing with clients and leading matters as appropriate.  Outstanding academic and professional credentials are needed to join this growing and exciting, energetic, fast-paced team.  Experience in a large law firm setting is preferred.  Candidates must be admitted to practice in California and/or New York.  This position is open to recruiting agency submissions at this time. Apply Here.

The target annual pay range for this role in Los Angeles and New York City is $260,000–$375,000 plus bonuses based on performance. Positions outside of Los Angeles and New York City will be subject to annual pay ranges specific to the market for that particular geographic location. Actual pay will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset. The compensation range listed is just one component of Blank Rome’s total compensation package for employees. In addition, Blank Rome provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs.

Labor and Employment Associate
The Houston office of Blank Rome LLP has an opening for a Labor and Employment Associate with at least 3 -5 years of experience in litigating in an array of employment law areas. Traditional labor experience would be helpful but not required.  Candidates must be self-motivated, personable team players and have outstanding academic and professional credentials. Candidates must be admitted to practice in Texas. This position is open to recruiting agency submissions at this time.  Apply Here.