Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Consumer Products, Manufacturing and Retail; Natural Resources; Real Estate and Construction; Ports and Maritime; and Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations. We have offices in four states, in the cities of Portland, Bend, Salem, Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, and Mountain View. Schwabe has a culture based on collaboration, innovation, and a drive to help our clients achieve success.

Schwabe is seeking an experienced lawyer looking to join a well-established business transactions department with a sophisticated corporate practice serving domestic and international clients in challenging transactions. The ideal candidate will have: 

• Minimum of four years of experience in the area of mergers and acquisitions, and combination of experience with private placements, credit agreements, entity formations, emerging companies, securities, and general corporate law

• Experience serving clients in at least one of our seven key industries

• Ability to manage complex transactions independently, in addition to having an ability and willingness to train and manage the work of junior associates

• Excellent legal skills and reputation

• Strong client service ethics

• Entrepreneurial and growth mindset

• Will consider placement of this position in any of the firm’s seven offices; flexible work-from-home/work-from-office options available

• The pay range for this position is $165,000 - $225,000, depending on job skills and experience. The position is also eligible for discretionary merit bonus consideration at the end of each calendar year. A listing of benefits can be found here: https://www.schwabe.com/benefits-and-firm-paid-expenses.

•  In order to cultivate our collaborative culture and better serve our firm clients, most lawyer positions at Schwabe require in-person work in our offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with flexibility on Mondays and Fridays to work offsite.

Candidates should submit PDFs of their cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample directed to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Schwabe’s Senior Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.

 Schwabe is proud to be Mansfield Rule Plus Certified. This certification recognizes the structural changes and actions we have taken to diversify leadership in our firm. Learn more here: Mansfield Rule Plus Certification.

 Schwabe is committed to cultivating and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion because it makes our firm better. People from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Consumer Products, Manufacturing and Retail; Natural Resources; Real Estate and Construction; Ports and Maritime; and Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations. We have offices in four states, in the cities of Portland, Bend, Salem, Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, and Mountain View. Schwabe has a culture based on collaboration, innovation, and a drive to help our clients achieve success.

Schwabe currently has an opening for a full-time land use lawyer to help support our Land Use practice as a part of the Real Estate & Natural Resources Department. The ideal candidate will have:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• At least 3+ years of experience with land use matters, including:
  • Drafting land use applications
  • Appearance at public hearings
  • Research and review of developmental feasibility
  • Appellate briefing
    

• Practice experience in real estate and/or environmental law matters is a plus, and could be considered in lieu of the requisite land use experience. If requested, candidates may also be considered for a position in more than one of these practice areas. 

• Excellent academic credentials and professional references, as well as solid research, analysis, writing, and communication skills

• Demonstrated ownership of projects and willingness to work in a team-oriented setting, but with significant independence.

• Strong client service ethics.

• Strong communication, self-initiative, and time management skills.

• Interest in business development in the real estate/construction and/or natural resources industry

• Oregon State Bar admission or eligibility for reciprocity (required)
  

• The pay range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000, depending on job skills and legal practice experience relevant to the position. The position is also eligible for discretionary merit bonus consideration at the end of each calendar year. A listing of benefits can be found here: https://www.schwabe.com/benefits-and-firm-paid-expenses.

•  In order to cultivate our collaborative culture and better serve our firm clients, most lawyer positions at Schwabe require in-person work in our offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with flexibility on Mondays and Fridays to work offsite.

Candidates should submit PDFs of their cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample directed to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Schwabe’s Senior Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.

Schwabe is proud to be Mansfield Rule Plus Certified. This certification recognizes the structural changes and actions we have taken to diversify leadership in our firm. Learn more here: Mansfield Rule Plus Certification. 

Schwabe is committed to cultivating and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion because it makes our firm better. People from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Consumer Products, Manufacturing and Retail; Natural Resources; Real Estate and Construction; Ports and Maritime; and Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations. We have offices in four states, in the cities of Portland, Bend, Salem, Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, and Mountain View. Schwabe has a culture based on collaboration, innovation, and a drive to help our clients achieve success.

Schwabe currently has an opening in its Seattle office for a full-time lawyer to help support our Litigation department. The Ideal candidate will have:

• 2+ years of litigation experience, including drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and trial preparation
  

• Experience in general business litigation or complex commercial litigation

• Strong work ethic and client service acumen, excellent academic credentials and professional references, as well as solid interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent academic credentials and professional references, as well as strong legal research and writing skills

• Interest in one or more of Schwabe's seven industry groups

• Washington State Bar admission or eligibility for reciprocity (strongly preferred)

• The pay range for this position is $140,000 - $180,000, depending on job skills and legal practice experience relevant to the position. The position is also eligible for discretionary merit bonus consideration at the end of each calendar year. A listing of benefits can be found here: https://www.schwabe.com/benefits-and-firm-paid-expenses.

•  In order to cultivate our collaborative culture and better serve our firm clients, most lawyer positions at Schwabe require in-person work in our offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with flexibility on Mondays and Fridays to work offsite.

Candidates should submit PDFs of their cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample directed to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Schwabe’s Senior Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.

Schwabe is proud to be Mansfield Rule Plus Certified. This certification recognizes the structural changes and actions we have taken to diversify leadership in our firm. Learn more here: Mansfield Rule Plus Certification. 

Schwabe is committed to cultivating and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion because it makes our firm better. People from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Consumer Products, Manufacturing and Retail; Natural Resources; Real Estate and Construction; Ports and Maritime; and Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations. We have offices in four states, in the cities of Portland, Bend, Salem, Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, and Mountain View. Schwabe has a culture based on collaboration, innovation, and a drive to help our clients achieve success.

Schwabe currently has an opening in its Anchorage, AK office for a full-time litigation associate. The ideal candidate will have:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree from an ABA-accredited law school

• 3+ years of litigation experience, including drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and trial preparation 

• Experience in general business litigation or complex commercial litigation

• Excellent academic credentials and professional references, as well as solid legal research, writing, and communication skills. 

• Demonstrated ownership of projects and willingness to work hard in a team-oriented setting, but with significant independence

• Strong client service ethics

• Alaska State Bar admission or eligibility for reciprocity highly preferred

• The pay range for this position is $140,000 - $180,000, depending on job skills and legal practice experience relevant to the position. The position is also eligible for discretionary merit bonus consideration at the end of each calendar year. A listing of benefits can be found here: https://www.schwabe.com/benefits-and-firm-paid-expenses.

• In order to cultivate our collaborative culture and better serve our firm clients, most lawyer positions at Schwabe require in-person work in our offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with flexibility on Mondays and Fridays to work offsite.

Candidates should submit PDFs of their cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample directed to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Schwabe’s Senior Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.

 Schwabe is proud to be Mansfield Rule Plus Certified. This certification recognizes the structural changes and actions we have taken to diversify leadership in our firm. Learn more here: Mansfield Rule Plus Certification.

Schwabe is committed to cultivating and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion because it makes our firm better. People from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Consumer Products, Manufacturing and Retail; Natural Resources; Real Estate and Construction; Ports and Maritime; and Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations. We have offices in four states, in the cities of Portland, Bend, Salem, Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, and Mountain View. Schwabe has a culture based on collaboration, innovation, and a drive to help our clients achieve success.

Schwabe currently has an opening in its Portland, Oregon office for a real estate associate attorney to join its Real Estate and Natural Resources Department. The ideal candidate will have: 

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) Degree from an ABA-accredited law school

• 3+ years experience with commercial, timber, and agriculture real estate transactions, including

• Purchase and sale agreements

• Real estate due diligence, including title review

• Leasing

• Real estate finance transactions

• Development-related contracts

• Strong interest in engaging in real estate and/or natural resource industry groups and business development

• Excellent academic credentials and professional references

• Demonstrated ownership of projects and willingness to work in a collaborative and team setting, but with significant independence
  

•  A track record demonstrating exemplary client service, organizational skills, and team work

• Excellent skills in legal research, analysis, writing, and in communication

• Oregon State Bar Admission or eligibility for immediate reciprocity preferred

• The pay range for this position is $140,000 - $180,000, depending on job skills and legal practice experience relevant to the position. The position is also eligible for discretionary merit bonus consideration at the end of each calendar year. A listing of benefits can be found here: https://www.schwabe.com/benefits-and-firm-paid-expenses.

•  In order to cultivate our collaborative culture and better serve our firm clients, most lawyer positions at Schwabe require in-person work in our offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with flexibility on Mondays and Fridays to work offsite.

Candidates should submit PDFs of their cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample directed to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Schwabe’s Senior Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.

 Schwabe is proud to be Mansfield Rule Plus Certified. This certification recognizes the structural changes and actions we have taken to diversify leadership in our firm. Learn more here: Mansfield Rule Plus Certification.

 Schwabe is committed to cultivating and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion because it makes our firm better. People from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.