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 

Corporate Securities Associate 
Blank Rome LLP has an opening for a Corporate Securities Associate with at least 3 years of experience. Candidates can be based out of any of our offices. This position is focused on securities matters. The ideal candidate will be able to lead ’34 Act compliance and ’33 Act securities work and have significant experience with capital markets transactions, including public and private offerings of equity, debt and other securities, corporate governance matters, exchange listing requirements, Rule 144, Section 13 and Section 16 issues and familiarity with executive compensation. This Associate will be hired into our Corporate, M&A, and Securities Practice Group.  Candidates must be self-motivated, confident, a personable team player and have outstanding professional and academic credentials. Admission to practice law in the state where the candidate will reside is required.  This position is open to recruiting agency submissionsApply Here.

The target annual pay range for this role in New York City is $250,000 - $375,000.  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.  Other monetary rewards include bonuses based on performance.  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.

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 litigating complex consumer cases, including class actions and mass arbitrations, arising out of data privacy as well as general commercial litigation.  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 submissionsApply Here

The target annual pay range for this role in Los Angeles is $250,000 - $330,000.  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.  Other monetary rewards include bonuses based on performance.  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 & Employment Associate 
The Philadelphia office of Blank Rome LLP has an opening for a Labor & 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 Pennsylvania. New Jersey and/or New York admission is a plus. This position is open to recruiting agency submissions.  Apply Here.

Litigation Associate 
The  New York office of Blank Rome LLP has an opening for a Litigation Associate with at least 3-5 years of litigation experience.  Candidates should have experience in complex business litigation in state and federal courts with a focus on New York courts.  Relevant experience should include outstanding research capabilities, drafting pleadings and motions, conducting written discovery, managing large scale document reviews, taking/defending depositions, and attending court conferences and hearings.  Trial experience is preferred.  Candidates must be self-motivated, personable team players and have outstanding academic and professional credentials, and must be admitted to practice in New York.  Admission to New Jersey is preferred.  This position is open to recruiting agency submissionsApply Here.

The target annual pay range for this role in New York City is $250,000 - $330,000.  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.  Other monetary rewards include bonuses based on performance.  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.