Aligned Talent Acquisition

Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Workouts Associate Attorney Company: Aligned Talent Acquisition (on behalf of an AmLaw 100 law firm) Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Hybrid Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $230,000–$260,000 Job Description A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation & Real Estate Workouts Associate Attorney to join its Minneapolis office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing local, national, and international clients in sophisticated commercial litigation matters, with a particular emphasis on commercial real estate loan defaults and workouts. Ideal Background • 1–5 years of litigation experience gained in a law firm and/or judicial clerkship • Experience handling commercial litigation, business disputes, or complex civil litigation matters • Experience with commercial real estate loan defaults, workouts, creditors' rights, or distressed real estate matters preferred • Experience with pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, and trial preparation • Experience litigating matters in state and federal courts preferred • Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills • Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials required • Ability to manage cases while working collaboratively within a team environment • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required • Minnesota bar admission required or ability to waive in Why This Opportunity Sophisticated commercial litigation and dispute resolution practice Exposure to complex business disputes and real estate workout matters Significant responsibility and hands-on litigation experience Opportunity to appear in state and federal courts Strong mentorship and professional development Collegial national platform Interested? Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background. Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. I'm happy to provide additional information and discuss how this role compares to others currently on the market. Confidential inquiries welcome. Devney Ayers Director of Legal Recruiting Aligned Talent Acquisition devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com (216) 710-5174

Real Estate Tax Associate Attorney Full time Location: Dallas | Hybrid Compensation $235,000 – $390,000 A premier international law firm is seeking a Real Estate Tax Associate Attorney to join its Dallas office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising real estate investors, developers, private equity sponsors, REITs, and other sophisticated clients on complex real estate tax matters. Ideal Background • Attorneys in law school classes 2020–2024 are encouraged to apply • Experience handling real estate tax matters gained at a sophisticated law firm • Experience advising clients regarding the tax aspects of commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, financings, and development transactions • Experience representing real estate funds, REITs, private equity sponsors, developers, institutional investors, and other real estate market participants • Experience structuring and negotiating transactions to achieve tax-efficient outcomes • Experience advising clients on partnership taxation, pass-through entities, REIT taxation, and Section 1031 exchanges is preferred • Experience with the tax aspects of real estate fund formation, joint ventures, and private equity transactions is a plus • An LL.M. in Taxation is preferred, but not required • Strong analytical, research, drafting, and communication skills • Ability to manage sophisticated matters while working directly with clients and transaction teams • Excellent academic credentials • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required • Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted Why This Opportunity Sophisticated global tax and real estate platform Exposure to complex domestic and cross-border real estate transactions Significant client interaction and responsibility Opportunity to work with premier real estate investors, developers, and private equity sponsors Strong mentorship and professional development Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment Interested? Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background. Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move. I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market. Confidential inquiries are always welcome. Devney Ayers Director of Legal Recruiting Aligned Talent Acquisition devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com (216) 710-5174

Energy Regulatory Associate Attorney Location: Houston, Texas, USA Work Arrangement: Hybrid Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $235,000–$350,000+ USD annually Job Description A highly respected national law firm is seeking an Energy Regulatory Associate Attorney to join its Houston office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising energy industry clients on sophisticated regulatory, transactional, and compliance matters. Ideal Background • 4–6 years of energy regulatory experience gained at a law firm, regulatory agency, or in-house legal department • Experience advising clients regarding federal and state energy regulatory matters • Experience representing energy companies, developers, investors, utilities, or other market participants • Experience with regulatory proceedings before agencies such as FERC, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), or other state and federal regulatory bodies • Experience advising clients regarding energy transactions, market rules, compliance matters, and regulatory strategy • Experience supporting project development, acquisitions, financings, and other energy-related transactions is preferred • Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills • Ability to manage sophisticated regulatory matters while working directly with clients • Excellent academic credentials • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required • Active Texas bar admission required Why This Opportunity Sophisticated national energy regulatory platform Exposure to complex regulatory, transactional, and compliance matters Significant client interaction and responsibility Strong mentorship and professional development Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment Partnership-track opportunity Interested? Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background. Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move. I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market. Confidential inquiries are always welcome. Devney Ayers Director of Legal Recruiting Aligned Talent Acquisition devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com (216) 710-5174

Title: Healthcare Regulatory Associate Attorney Location: Minneapolis, MN Job Description: Minneapolis | Hybrid Healthcare Regulatory Associate Attorney AmLaw 100 Opportunities Compensation $235,000 – $390,000+ Aligned Talent Acquisition is seeking to connect with talented Healthcare Regulatory Associate Attorneys interested in exploring opportunities with leading law firms in Minneapolis. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys interested in advising hospitals, health systems, physician groups, and other healthcare organizations on sophisticated regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters. Ideal Background - 2+ years of healthcare regulatory, healthcare transactional, or healthcare compliance experience - Experience advising healthcare providers, hospitals, health systems, physician groups, or other healthcare organizations preferred - Experience with Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, fraud and abuse, and related healthcare regulations - Experience supporting healthcare transactions, affiliations, joint ventures, and strategic initiatives is a plus - Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills - Ability to work directly with clients and provide practical business advice - Excellent academic credentials - J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required - Minnesota bar admission required or ability to become admitted Why This Opportunity - Sophisticated healthcare regulatory practices - Significant client interaction and responsibility - Partnership-track opportunities - Strong mentorship and professional development - Competitive compensation and benefits Interested? Even if you're not actively looking, let's connect confidentially to discuss the Minneapolis market and current opportunities. Confidential inquiries welcome. Devney Ayers Director of Legal Recruiting Aligned Talent Acquisition devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com (216) 710-5174

Title: Finance & Restructuring Associate Attorney Location: Dallas, TX Compensation $260,000 – $390,000+ Job Description A highly respected national law firm is seeking a Finance & Restructuring Associate Attorney to join its Dallas office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing lenders, borrowers, creditors, investors, and other stakeholders in sophisticated finance, restructuring, and insolvency matters. Ideal Background • 3–5 years of finance, restructuring, bankruptcy, or commercial finance experience gained at a law firm • Experience representing lenders, borrowers, creditors, investors, or other stakeholders in sophisticated financing and restructuring matters • Experience handling secured lending transactions, workouts, restructurings, and other commercial finance matters • Experience with bankruptcy proceedings, distressed transactions, and insolvency-related matters is preferred • Experience drafting and negotiating credit agreements, restructuring agreements, financing documents, and related transaction documentation • Working knowledge of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code and secured lending concepts is preferred • Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills • Ability to work directly with clients and assume significant responsibility • Excellent academic credentials • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required • Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted Why This Opportunity Sophisticated finance and restructuring platform Exposure to complex financing, workout, and restructuring matters Significant client interaction and responsibility Strong mentorship and professional development ✅ Collaborative and team-oriented environment Partnership-track opportunity Interested? Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background. Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. I'm happy to provide additional information and discuss how this role compares to others currently on the market. Confidential inquiries welcome. Devney Ayers Director of Legal Recruiting Aligned Talent Acquisition

Title: Capital Markets Associate Attorney Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Hybrid Job Description: AmLaw 100 Opportunity Compensation $260,000 – $420,000+ A leading international law firm is seeking a Capital Markets Associate Attorney to join its Charlotte office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing issuers, underwriters, investment banks, financial institutions, and public companies in sophisticated capital markets transactions. Ideal Background - 2+ years of capital markets, securities, finance, or corporate transactional experience - Experience with public and private securities offerings, debt offerings, equity offerings, and related capital markets transactions preferred - Experience representing issuers, underwriters, sponsors, or financial institutions - Experience drafting and negotiating offering documents, purchase agreements, underwriting agreements, and related transaction documents - Familiarity with securities law compliance, disclosure obligations, and corporate governance matters is a plus - Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills - Ability to manage transactions while working directly with clients and deal teams - Excellent academic credentials - J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required - North Carolina bar admission required or ability to become admitted Why This Opportunity - Sophisticated national capital markets platform - Exposure to complex debt and equity transactions - Significant client interaction and responsibility - Strong mentorship and professional development - Partnership-track opportunity - Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture Interested? Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background. Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. I'm happy to provide additional information and discuss how this role compares to others currently on the market. Confidential inquiries welcome. Devney Ayers Director of Legal Recruiting Aligned Talent Acquisition

Title: Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Hybrid Job Description: AmLaw 100 Opportunity Compensation $250,000 – $400,000+ A leading international law firm is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney to join its Charlotte office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing lenders, borrowers, private equity sponsors, investment funds, and institutional clients in sophisticated commercial real estate finance transactions. Ideal Background - 2+ years of real estate finance, commercial lending, banking, or finance experience - Experience with commercial real estate lending transactions, acquisition financings, construction loans, and secured lending matters preferred - Experience representing lenders, borrowers, financial institutions, private equity sponsors, or investment funds - Experience drafting and negotiating loan agreements, security documents, guaranties, intercreditor agreements, and related financing documents - Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills - Ability to manage transactions while working directly with clients and deal teams - Experience with structured finance, CMBS, or syndicated lending transactions is a plus - Excellent academic credentials - J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required - North Carolina bar admission required or ability to become admitted Why This Opportunity - Sophisticated global real estate finance platform - Exposure to complex lender-side and borrower-side transactions - Significant client interaction and responsibility - Strong mentorship and professional development - Partnership-track opportunity - Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture Interested? Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background. Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. I'm happy to provide additional information and discuss how this role compares to others currently on the market. Confidential inquiries welcome. Devney Ayers Director of Legal Recruiting Aligned Talent Acquisition

Title: Energy Regulatory Associate Attorney Location: Minneapolis, MN Compensation $260,000 – $420,000+ Job Description: A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an Energy Regulatory Associate Attorney to join its Minneapolis office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing energy companies, utilities, developers, investors, and other industry participants in sophisticated energy regulatory and transactional matters. Ideal Background • 5–10 years of energy transactional and regulatory experience • Experience advising clients on energy transactions, regulatory matters, and project development issues • Experience representing utilities, independent power producers, renewable energy developers, investors, or other energy industry participants preferred • Experience with power purchase agreements, project development agreements, transmission matters, interconnection issues, or other energy-related transactions preferred • Experience advising clients regarding federal and state energy regulatory frameworks, including matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and state utility commissions, is a plus • Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills • Ability to manage complex matters while working directly with clients • Excellent academic credentials • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required • Minnesota bar admission required or ability to become admitted Why This Opportunity Sophisticated energy regulatory and transactional platform Exposure to complex energy transactions and project development matters Significant client interaction and responsibility Strong mentorship and professional development Collaborative national platform Partnership-track opportunity Interested? Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background. Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. I'm happy to provide additional information and discuss how this role compares to others currently on the market. Confidential inquiries welcome. Devney Ayers Director of Legal Recruiting Aligned Talent Acquisition

Title: Employee Benefits Associate Attorney Location: Cleveland, OH Hybrid Job Description: AmLaw 150 Opportunity Compensation $170,000 – $300,000+ A highly respected law firm is seeking an Employee Benefits Associate Attorney to join its Cleveland office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising employers, plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and corporate clients on sophisticated employee benefits, executive compensation, and ERISA matters. Ideal Background - 2+ years of employee benefits, executive compensation, ERISA, or tax-qualified retirement plan experience - Experience advising employers and plan sponsors on employee benefits and executive compensation matters preferred - Experience with qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, deferred compensation arrangements, and ERISA compliance - Experience supporting mergers & acquisitions, corporate transactions, and due diligence reviews involving employee benefits matters - Experience drafting and reviewing plan documents, amendments, executive compensation agreements, and related documents - Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills - Ability to work directly with clients and transaction teams - Excellent academic credentials - J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required - Ohio bar admission required or ability to become admitted Why This Opportunity - Sophisticated employee benefits and executive compensation practice - Exposure to ERISA, executive compensation, and transactional benefits matters - Significant client interaction and responsibility - Strong mentorship and professional development - Partnership-track opportunity - Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture Interested? Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background. Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. I'm happy to provide additional information and discuss how this role compares to others currently on the market. Confidential inquiries welcome. Devney Ayers Director of Legal Recruiting Aligned Talent Acquisition

Title: Real Estate Associate Attorney Location: Miami | Hybrid Job Description: AmLaw 50 Opportunity Compensation $280,000 – $450,000+ A leading law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its Miami office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing developers, investors, lenders, private equity sponsors, and institutional clients in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions. Ideal Background • 3–6 years of commercial real estate transactional experience • Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, leasing, and secured financing transactions required • Experience representing developers, investors, lenders, landlords, tenants, or institutional clients preferred • Strong drafting and negotiation skills • Ability to manage transactions and work directly with clients • Experience handling complex commercial real estate matters from inception through closing • Excellent academic credentials • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required • Florida bar admission required or ability to become admitted Why This Opportunity Sophisticated global real estate platform Significant client interaction and responsibility Exposure to complex investment and development transactions Strong mentorship and professional development Partnership-track opportunity Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture Interested? Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background. Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. I'm happy to provide additional information and discuss how this role compares to others currently on the market. Confidential inquiries welcome.