Cannabis Real Estate Litigation Associate Jobs

Manatt is looking for innovative, forward-thinking associates with a minimum of three years of real estate litigation experience to join our Energy, Environmental & Real Estate group.

If you are entrepreneurially minded, and a builder, and you are looking to work alongside nationally recognized leaders in their fields, this might be the right opportunity for you.

Manatt’s unique professional services approach provides a combination of legal services and strategic business services, as well as deep industry expertise across our leading real estate and land use group, to help clients navigate the complex and unique rules and regulations in the real estate landscape to achieve the most favorable outcomes.

Manatt’s Real Estate team works collaboratively across offices and practices and engage in a wide range of matters across our industry sectors, including healthcare, technology and digital media, cannabis, consumer products, entertainment, financial services, and fintech. The team has litigated a wide range of issues, including eminent domain, inverse condemnation, land use, construction defects, co-owner and partnership disputes, commercial evictions, homeowner conflicts, environmental issues, title insurance, zoning, planning, foreclosure, bankruptcy, fraud, property damage and insurance claim denial. Our clients include major real estate developers, utilities, energy companies, banks and individuals from various industries.

We are looking for candidates who are excited about litigating and taking on more responsibility, and who have broad real property litigation experience, including eminent domain, inverse condemnation, real estate development and valuation, land use restrictions and governmental regulation of property rights, construction-related claims, water rights, ownership disputes, and insurance. Candidates should have hands-on litigation experience, including handling discovery and litigation discovery disputes, taking and defending depositions, conducting witness interviews, drafting and arguing pleadings and motions, managing cases, and participating in trial preparation. Excellent legal writing and research skills are required.

Requirements:

• Minimum of three years of real estate litigation experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication and advocacy skills
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills
• A self-starter with the ability to juggle multiple, diverse projects in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented attitude with an emphasis on collaboration
• Effective and efficient problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and proactively with confidence
• Bar membership in good standing in the jurisdiction in which you plan to practice

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Fostering diversity, equity and inclusion is one of Manatt’s core values and is fundamental to our organizational identity. We believe that a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we live, work and serve enriches Manatt’s culture and enhances our ability to understand our clients’ needs and develop better, more impactful solutions. Manatt’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee drives the firm’s efforts, working with firm leadership, and engaging our legal, consulting and business professionals to create and sustain a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

About Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Manatt Phelps & Phillips, LLP is one of the nation’s preeminent law and consulting firms. We are known for quality, extraordinary commitment to clients, integrated, relationship-based services, and a range of specialized capabilities typically found only in boutique firms. We are progressive, entrepreneurial, and deeply committed to diversity, public service, involvement in the communities we serve and excellence in all we do.

Over the past decade, Manatt has transformed from a top law firm to a cutting-edge, hybridized strategy consulting and legal professional services firm. We are composed of lawyers, consultants, business advisors, venture investors, entrepreneurs and technologists committed to meeting the ever-evolving needs of our clients. Our clients include Fortune 500, middle-market and emerging companies in industries such as digital and technology; energy, environmental and real estate; entertainment; financial services; and healthcare. For more information on Manatt, visit https://www.manatt.com/.

Join Us

If you want to join a future-thinking, entrepreneurially-minded team of passionate and driven professionals, we strongly encourage you to apply. All candidates must apply through our online application portal (apply here). Required application materials include a cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample (two to three pages from your academic or work experience of which you are the sole author).

Manatt is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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New York NY 10036
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Phone: 212.790.4500

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