Nixon Peabody

At Nixon Peabody, our priority is to attract, retain, and promote talented individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, and personal backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations. Therefore, we encourage talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s a chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps into the power of collaboration and collective thinking.

Real Estate Litigation Department Attorney – San Francisco, CA
Our Construction and Real Estate Litigation practice group is seeking to hire a department attorney to join our Chambers rated construction practice in San Francisco, CA. The successful candidate will have 0-3 years’ experience with construction matters, including researching, drafting, and discovery. The position offers opportunities to work for a variety of clients including major public entities, private developers, and contractors, as well as significant client contact and stand-up lawyering including depositions and trial/arbitration work. Ability to work in a team-oriented, client-centric environment with a varied caseload is critical. California State Bar admission is required. Judicial clerkship, internship, or similar experience is preferred.
Qualified candidates will have one to three years of experience with strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client services.

Individuals awaiting California bar results are encouraged to apply.

Real Estate Litigation Counsel – San Francisco, CA
Our Construction and Real Estate Litigation practice group is seeking to hire counsel to join our San Francisco, CA office. The successful candidate will work with our team on California civil litigation matters that involve real estate issues.
Qualified candidates will have at least eight years of real estate and/or construction litigation experience. Ability to work in a fast-paced client-centric environment and manage cases is essential. California Bar admission is required.

Real Estate Litigation Department Attorney – San Francisco, CA
Our Construction and Real Estate Litigation practice group is seeking to hire a department attorney to join our San Francisco, CA office. The successful candidate will work with our team on California civil litigation matters that involve real estate disputes.
Qualified candidates will have at least three to six years of commercial and real estate litigation experience. Ability to work in a fast-paced client-centric environment with a varied caseload involving complex issues is essential. California Bar admission is required.

Healthcare Litigation Associate – Los Angeles, CA
Our Healthcare Practice Group is seeking to hire an associate to join our Los Angeles office. We will also consider remote applicants. This is an excellent opportunity to join Nixon Peabody’s national health care practice, which has received numerous national and regional rankings, including by Chambers USA, Legal 500, and U.S. News/Best Law Firms. California Bar admission is required.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of litigation experience to join our California-based healthcare litigation team. Nixon Peabody’s healthcare litigation team regularly represents healthcare companies in False Claims Act litigation, federal and state investigations, government enforcement actions, and other complex civil disputes. We seek candidates who appreciate the art of law and want to be part of a premier team representing clients across the health sector in high-stakes matters. This position also offers a unique opportunity for candidates to join a group that is experiencing tremendous growth. The ideal candidate is expected to work collaboratively with various members of Nixon Peabody’s Complex Disputes, Healthcare, and Government

Investigations & White Collar Defense teams (both in California and nationwide) and will possess the following attributes:
• Significant demonstratable litigation experience, including familiarity with federal and California process;
• Exceptional writing skills (pleadings, briefs, declarations, memoranda) and excellent project/litigation/client management skills;
• Excellent e-discovery skills, including proficiency with document and information management platforms and applications;
• Experience representing health care entities and navigating complex healthcare regulatory environments, including general familiarity with federal and California healthcare fraud and abuse laws and other laws impacting reimbursement under governmental healthcare programs;
• Willingness to take ownership of (and run with) assigned matters, projects, and tasks;
• Clerkship and/or relevant federal or state agency experience preferred.

Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client services.

Healthcare Associate – Los Angeles, CA
Our Healthcare Practice Group is seeking to hire an experienced attorney to join our Los Angeles office. This is an excellent opportunity to join Nixon Peabody’s national health care practice, which has received numerous national and regional rankings, including by Chambers USA, Legal 500, and U.S. News/Best Law Firms.
With 80+ attorneys practicing health care law on the ground in 13 offices and managing health care issues for clients across the country, Nixon Peabody is at the heart of the health care industry. The firm’s health care practice works with more than 2,400 clients nationwide including hospitals and health systems, academic medical centers, accountable care organizations, private equity funds, long-term care facilities, IPAs and medical groups, and other types of providers.

The ideal candidate will have at least six years of California health care regulatory and compliance experience working on fraud and abuse issues and compliance matters in the context of reimbursement disputes, investigations, and business transactions, such as joint ventures and private equity investments. Experience with managed care and/or life sciences transactions is required. Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client services.

Corporate Associate – Los Angeles, CA
Our Corporate Practice Group is seeking to hire a mid to senior-level associate to join our Los Angeles office.The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience working on complex corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, emerging growth/venture capital, private equity, joint ventures, commercial agreements and other business transactions. Experience with deals in the software, technology, healthcare or life sciences industries is a significant plus. Qualified candidates will be motivated self-starters with strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills and a commitment to excellence.

Private Clients Department Attorney – Multiple Offices
Our Private Clients Practice Group is seeking to hire a non-partner track department attorney with at least five to seven years’ experience to join our growing team.The ideal candidate will have experience in estate planning for high net-worth clients, representing individuals, trusts, partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations with respect to estate, income, and gift tax planning matters, as well as trust and estate administration. An L.L.M. degree in taxation is a plus, but a solid foundation in gift, estate and income tax planning is a necessity.

Affordable Housing and Real Estate Associate – Boston, MA

Our Project Finance, Infrastructure & Real Estate Department is looking to hire an associate with two to four years’ experience to join our Boston, MA office.

Government Investigations Defense Associate – Boston, MA
Our Government Investigations and White-Collar Defense Practice Group is seeking to hire an associate to join our Boston, MA office.
Qualified candidates will have four to six years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and analytical skills, and will have completed a clerkship, law review or other significant writing experience. Demonstrated written advocacy experience in the defense of government investigations, government enforcement litigation and related complex civil fraud litigation is required. The successful candidate will also have experience in managing these types of matters, including the development of investigation strategy, the management of responding to government subpoenas, CIDs, or other document requests, and demonstrated ability to master complex factual analysis.Qualified candidates will be motivated self-starters with stellar academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, a commitment to excellence and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Global Finance Associate – Boston, MA
Nixon Peabody’s Corporate Trust Team is involved in some of the most innovative financial products, and some of the most publicized litigation and bankruptcies, in the securitization and bond markets. Our core team knows this business inside out, with a full support team of litigation, bankruptcy, securities, and tax attorneys who are experienced in corporate trust, finance, and securitization. A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s a chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps into the power of collaboration and collective thinking.

Government Investigations Defense Associate – Boston, MA
At Nixon Peabody, our priority is to attract, retain, and promote talented individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, and personal backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations. Therefore, we encourage talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. Our Government Investigations and White-Collar Defense Practice Group is seeking to hire an associate to join our Boston, MA office. Our team has extensive proficiency in counseling, investigating, defending, and litigating all forms of government inquiry. Our nationwide representation includes managing matters from the investigation and grand jury stages through trial and, if necessary, appeal and collateral proceedings. We provide comprehensive services to individuals and organizations that receive civil investigative demands, subpoenas, or any other requests for information from federal prosecutors, state prosecutors or investigative agencies.

Global Finance Resident Attorney – Boston, MA
Our Global Finance Practice Group is seeking to hire a resident attorney to be based in our Boston, MA office. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in corporate, real estate, or commercial finance, securities, municipal finance, securitization, structured finance, or a combination of one or more of those areas.
Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client services.A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s a chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps into the power of collaboration and collective thinking.

Complex Disputes – Chicago, IL
The successful candidate will join our Complex Disputes Practice Group. Qualified candidates will have approximately three to five years of litigation experience. Direct responsibility is required in the following areas: drafting and responding to complex discovery requests, motions, pre-trial preparation, witness interviews, negotiating, and communicating with opposing counsel, arguing motions or appeals, conducting discovery conferences, and preparing for, defending, and conducting depositions. Illinois State Bar admission is also required. Clerkship experience preferred but not required.The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with stellar academic credentials, superb communication and writing skills, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.More than a third of Nixon Peabody’s lawyers are litigators. We have decades of experience representing clients at every level of the trial and appellate courts in our judicial system, in international forums, and mediations, arbitrations, and other methods of alternative dispute resolution.

Trademark Associate – Chicago, IL
The attorneys in our Intellectual Property Practice Group work closely with clients to develop a strategic approach to managing, growing, and protecting their brands and ensure that successful brand management and global enforcement programs are in place before marks are launched. Our team also foresees issues and provides forward-thinking advice designed to prevent disputes. If the need for litigation arises, we get into the trenches with our clients and vigorously represent their interests regardless of the forum or jurisdiction.
The ideal candidate will have approximately two to four years of trademark experience in clearance, prosecution, enforcement, brand and portfolio management, and counseling regarding trademark strategy in the United States and abroad.Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client services.

Bankruptcy and Financial Recruiting Associate – New York City, NY
NP’s Financial Restructuring and Bankruptcy team represents both distressed businesses and their creditors. Many of the matters that we handle involve cross border situations. An opportunity exists within the Team for an associate to also develop skills in M&A, Finance, or insolvency-related litigation.

Affordable Housing Associate – Washington DC
Our Project Finance, Infrastructure & Real Estate Department is looking to hire an Affordable Housing Associate to join our Washington, DC office. Candidates available to work at other Nixon Peabody offices and fully remote candidates will also be considered.The ideal candidate will have two to five years of experience working on complex affordable housing or real estate matters involving the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) programs. Qualified candidates will have a focus on HUD regulatory and transactional issues, as well as a strong interest in real estate finance, housing and community development. Knowledge of federal, state and local real property, affordable housing and community development programs and regulations, including without limitation HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration program (“RAD”), is preferred.Qualified candidates will have stellar academic credentials, superb communication and writing skills, experience and comfort with a variety of technology and project management approaches, a commitment to excellence and have the desire and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Finance Associate – Washington DC
Our Community Development Finance Practice Group is seeking to hire an associate to join our national low-income housing tax credit practice in our Washington, DC office.The ideal candidate will have two to five years of transactional experience involving Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. The candidate will focus on the development and financing of affordable housing projects for community development and revitalization. The attorney’s role would focus on helping investors and syndicators utilize multiple sources of financing, including tax credits and other government incentives, creating housing, aiding in commercial development, and revitalizing underserved communities across the country. Knowledge of real estate finance, government incentive programs, partnerships and limited liability companies, and an aptitude for analyzing financial projections all will allow the successful attorney to provide real value to our clients.At Nixon Peabody, our attorneys are given the opportunity to take the lead on interesting matters and provided with the opportunity to work on career-enhancing transactions that both challenge and excite them. Our diverse workforce encourages collaboration and teamwork. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires attorneys at all levels to build relationships both inside and outside the firm, setting the foundation for a long and exciting career with us.

Commercial Litigation Associate – Washington DC
Nixon Peabody is seeking to hire an experienced commercial litigation associate or counsel to join our office in Washington, DC. The position is in our Construction and Real Estate Litigation practice group. The successful candidate will work on matters in that practice group as well as commercial litigation generally.More than a third of Nixon Peabody’s lawyers are litigators. We have decades of experience representing clients at every level of the trial and appellate courts in our judicial system, in international forums, and mediations, arbitrations, and other methods of alternative dispute resolution.At Nixon Peabody, our associates are given the opportunity to take the lead on interesting matters and provided with the opportunity to work on career-enhancing cases that both challenge and excite them. Our diverse workforce encourages collaboration and teamwork. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires attorneys at all levels to build relationships both inside and outside the firm, setting the foundation for a long and exciting career with us.Qualified candidates will have at least 6 to 8 years of commercial litigation experience, including significant experience taking and defending depositions. Hearing and some trial experience is required. Ability to work in a fast paced client-centric environment with a varied caseload involving complex issues is critical. Ideal candidates will be admitted to practice in DC, in addition to VA and/or MD.

Complex Disputes Associate – Manchester, NH
We are seeking to hire a mid-level litigation associate to join our Manchester office. The successful candidate will join our Complex Disputes Practice Group.In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position is as follows.Qualified candidates will have approximately three to five years of litigation experience and a strong desire to develop trial skills. Direct responsibility is required in the following areas: drafting and responding to complex discovery requests, motions, pre-trial preparation, witness interviews, negotiating, and communicating with opposing counsel, arguing motions or appeals, conducting discovery conferences, and preparing for, defending, and conducting depositions. A strong interest in victim rights advocacy is a plus. New Hampshire State Bar admission is also required. Clerkship experience preferred but not required.The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with stellar academic credentials, superb communication and writing skills, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.More than a third of Nixon Peabody’s lawyers are litigators. We have decades of experience representing clients at every level of the trial and appellate courts in our judicial system, in international forums, and mediations, arbitrations, and other methods of alternative dispute resolution.

Government Investigations & White-Collar Associate – Manchester, NH
Our Government Investigations and White-Collar Defense Practice Group is seeking to hire an associate to join our Manchester, NH office.
Qualified candidates will have one to three years of relevant experience and a strong desire to develop trial skills. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and analytical skills and will have completed a clerkship. Demonstrated written advocacy experience in the defense of government investigations, government enforcement litigation and related complex civil fraud litigation is preferred. A strong interest in victim rights advocacy is a plus. New Hampshire State Bar admission is required.Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client services.Our team has extensive proficiency in counseling, investigating, defending, and litigating all forms of government inquiry. Our nationwide representation includes managing matters from the investigation and grand jury stages through trial and, if necessary, appeal and collateral proceedings. We provide comprehensive services to individuals and organizations that receive civil investigative demands, subpoenas, or any other requests for information from federal prosecutors, state prosecutors or investigative agencies.

Litigation Associate – Long Island, NY
Our Litigation Department is seeking to hire a mid-level associate to join our Complex Disputes and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice groups in our Long Island, NY office.
At Nixon Peabody, our priority is to attract, retain, and promote talented individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, and personal backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations. Therefore, we encourage talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s a chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps into the power of collaboration and collective thinking.