Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Technology Commerce Associate or Of Counsel with at least six years of experience to join the Minneapolis, Palo Alto, Salt Lake City, Dallas, or Seattle office. The attorney will work on the intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, financings, and other multidisciplinary transactions. This attorney will also work on structuring, drafting, and negotiating a variety of intellectual property and commercial transactions, including license, service, development, distribution, and partnering agreements.
Dorsey’s Technology Commerce practice is part of the Corporate Group and advises on a wide variety of high-stakes transactions and agreements that involve the development, transfer and use of intellectual property assets and the commercialization of products and services with intellectual property at their core. Our projects cut across all of our industry groups, and we negotiate agreements involving the latest emerging technologies. We are seeking a motivated self-starter with relevant experience working on the intellectual property aspects of a variety of corporate transactions, as well as relevant experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating intellectual property and commercial transactions. Candidates should also possess excellent writing skills, curiosity, strong teamwork skills, and an eye for detail.
The following qualifications are required:
- A JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school with top academic credentials
- At least six years of relevant law firm or in-house attorney experience handling a variety of licensing and technology transaction matters
- Minnesota, California, Utah, Texas, or Washington bar admission or the ability to become admitted in Minnesota, California, Utah, Texas, or Washington
- Strong communication and writing skills
For Seattle applicants only, the salary range for this position is $295,000 - $315,000+. Pay is determined based on depth of experience in the practice area.
Dorsey offers a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to attorneys working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey’s benefits package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; flexible time off; up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for attorneys who give birth; paid holidays; adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. Where applicable, attorneys may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and/or a productivity bonus, clerkship bonus, relocation expenses, and bar review expenses. First-year associates are also eligible for a salary advance and bar review stipend. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and may result in taxable income to the recipient.)
Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive work environment. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community.
You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.
Dorsey participates in E-Verify.
About Dorsey
Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey’s diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies.
Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serve clients in nearly all industries, but focus on six key industries in which we have excellent depth and a history of achieving client success:
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Development and Infrastructure
- Energy & Natural Resources
- Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
- Healthcare
- Technology
Among Dorsey’s many distinguished alumni are U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser, Minnesota’s first woman judge Betty Washburn, former U.S. Vice President and Ambassador to Japan Walter Mondale, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, former Corporation Counsel of the City of New York Zachary Carter, and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Recognized for our dedication to community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% of billable hours to pro bono work.
One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:
- Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
- Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
- 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
- Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
How to ApplyDorsey accepts online applications at https://www.dorsey.com/careers. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy, and lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation in connection with the application or interview processes, or you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5033.
Chief Legal & Civil Rights Officer
Salary: $140,000 - $165,000
Job Type: Exempt
Job Number: 2025-01026
Division: Legal Services
Location: Olympia, WA
Closing Date: 03/27/2025
Dorsey’s Patent group is seeking an associate in Seattle or Denver with one to three years of experience in patent prosecution, and having a technical background in electrical engineering or patent prosecution experience with electrical or semiconductor technologies. You will join an exceptional team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and business professionals servicing a wide array of clients – from large multinational corporations to entrepreneurs and innovative startup companies. You will have responsibility for an active docket of patent prosecution matters – from drafting applications through all phases of domestic and foreign patent prosecution. You will have the opportunity to counsel clients on patent strategy, and gain exposure to conducting searches and preparing patentability, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions. In our general practice firm, there are also opportunities to support litigation and transactional practices. The following qualifications are required: -Washington or Colorado bar admission; -One to three years of patent attorney experience; -Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; -Strong academic performance and writing ability.
The following qualifications are preferred:
-USPTO admission
For Denver applicants only: The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $225,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Associates are eligible to participate in Dorsey’s associate bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.
For Seattle applicants only, the salary range for this position is $205,000 - $235,000. Pay is determined based on depth of experience in the practice area. The individual hired for this position may have the option of electing a lower billable-hours track with a proportional reduction in salary. Associates are eligible to participate in Dorsey’s associate bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.
- Best Law Firms for Women (Seramount)
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Trusts & Estates Staff Attorney with 0-2 years of experience to join the Seattle office. This attorney will focus on serving high net-worth individuals and families, closely-held business owners and executives, corporate fiduciaries, and charitable organizations in all areas of estate and tax planning. Qualified candidates will have: - JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school - Strong academic performance - 0-2 years of probate and trust administration experience - Excellent communication and writing skills - Washington bar admission or the ability to become admitted in Washington
For Seattle applicants only, the salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000. Pay is determined based on depth of experience in the practice area.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Trusts & Estates Associate with 3-6 years of experience to join the Seattle office. This associate will focus on serving high net-worth individuals and families, closely-held business owners and executives, corporate fiduciaries, and charitable organizations in all areas of estate and tax planning. Qualified candidates will have: - JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school - Strong academic performance - 3-6 years of trusts and estates experience - Excellent communication and writing skills - Washington bar admission or the ability to become admitted in Washington
For Seattle applicants only, the salary range for this position is $235,000 - $295,000. Pay is determined based on depth of experience in the practice area. The individual hired for this position may have the option of electing a lower billable-hours track with a proportional reduction in salary. Associates are eligible to participate in Dorsey’s associate bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.
We are seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join our growing team that researches, reviews, and resolves conflict of interest issues related to Firm new business and lateral attorney hires. You will collaborate with Conflicts team members, the Firm’s Ethics Counsel, Claims Counsel, Lawyer Recruiting and attorneys firm-wide to efficiently and effectively assist with matter openings, potential new hires and ongoing maintenance. This is a hybrid position to be based out of Dorsey’s Minneapolis, Denver, Seattle, Phoenix, or Salt Lake City office.
Additional Responsibilities Include:
· Research, review and analyze conflicts reports in order to accurately identify potential legal conflicts and business issues, and assist attorneys in addressing or resolving them.
· Identify potential conflicts of interest to ensure that new matters and lateral attorney hires are compliant with the firm’s conflict and risk management policies and applicable rules of professional conduct.
· Actively consult and advise firm attorneys regarding the status of conflicts clearance. Ensure timely matter opening.
· Use the firm’s specialized software and databases to review and clear potential conflicts. Document steps taken to resolve conflicts and ensure outside counsel documentation is up to date. Enter pertinent information into the conflicts system.
· Assist with drafting of conflicts waivers and establishing ethics walls as requested.
· Review engagement letters and assist with revisions to language to address conflicts and other ethics requirements.
· Respond to attorney questions regarding potential conflicts of interest, conflict waivers and new business intake policies and procedures.
· Review client outside counsel guidelines and assess the firm’s ability to comply.
· Study and stay current with laws and rules pertaining to conflicts of interest.
· Assists in the preparation and delivery of training and orientation for attorneys and business professionals on conflicts, professional responsibility and related matter opening topics.
· Perform various special projects and duties as assigned.
What we’re looking for:
· A JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
· Highly developed and professional interpersonal skills and capability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization in various functions and locations.
· Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
· Exceptional tact, diligence and analytical rigor.
· Advanced interpretation and problem solving skills.
· Knowledge of rules of professional responsibility.
· Ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team.
· Ability to communicate in writing and orally with lawyers and business professionals and other stakeholders to assist with the timely resolution of conflicts.
· Strong writing and organizational skills.
· Ability to understand how small details can be of critical importance.
· Ability to manage time well and prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines.
Preferred:
· Minnesota bar admission.
· Three or more years of experience at a large law firm.
· Conflict clearance experience at large law firm.
· Conversant in conflicts clearance and new business intake software.
About Dorsey:
Dorsey & Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.
Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey’s benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid time off; up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth; paid holidays; paid volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible); adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)
Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive workplace. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
- Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
Reasonable Accommodations:
Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178.
How to Apply:
Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the “Careers” section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey’s online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.
The pay range for this position in the United States only is an annual salary of $100,000 to $160,000.
This range represents Dorsey’s good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and location and may fall outside of the range indicated.
We are seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join our growing team that researches, reviews, and resolves conflict of interest issues related to Firm new business and lateral attorney hires. You will collaborate with Conflicts team members, the Firm’s Ethics Counsel, Claims Counsel, Lawyer Recruiting and attorneys firm-wide to efficiently and effectively assist with matter openings, potential new hires and ongoing maintenance. This can be a fully remote position based out of Dorsey’s Minneapolis, Denver, Seattle, Phoenix, or Salt Lake City office.
We’re excited to share that Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) is looking for passionate individuals to join our team. We have a variety of opportunities available and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We would also be grateful if you could share these opportunities with anyone who might be interested. For more details on each opportunity, please visit our Jobs & Internships page. This page is regularly updated, making it a great resource to stay informed about future openings with us.
Schroeter Goldmark & Bender, 2L Summer Associate, 2025
Schroeter Goldmark & Bender represents and advocates for people who have been injured, discriminated against, sexually harassed, deprived of wages, or otherwise harmed by a company or organization. We believe ordinary citizens need a first-rate legal team working for them when it comes to protecting their rights and fighting powerful defendants. We are looking for a dynamic, creative, and smart 2L law student with a diverse background, experience, and ideas to join our team.
Our summer program is designed to give law students exposure to all aspects of our plaintiff trial practice. Interns work alongside experienced attorneys and will learn about a variety of practice areas, clients, and our firm culture. Opportunities will include research, writing, and observation of litigation events, including depositions, hearings, mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeals.
Selection Criteria
When considering candidates, we will apply the following criteria:
• Class of 2026 J.D. student.
• An interest in the firm’s practice areas, including serious personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, civil rights, and employment, on behalf of plaintiffs.
• Strong academic credentials, excellent written and oral communication, and persuasive advocacy skills.
• The ability to work independently, as part of a team, and a commitment to the highest quality client care and service.
• The internship will begin in early June and is expected to last approximately two months. Application Process
We will begin to review applications on a rolling basis after March 3, 2025. The application process will remain open until March 14, 2025, or until the summer associate position has been filled. Interviews will be the week of March 17, 2025. Please submit your letter of interest, resume, and a writing sample to Naomi Meliora at Meliora@sgb-law.com
The weekly compensation rate is expected to be $1,250/week.
Hearing Examiner 3 Appeals - Washington State Department of Retirement Systems
Do you have experience in administrative, judicial, or civil hearings, or have you served in a Pro Tem capacity? Are you interested in applying your legal expertise to complex issues regarding retirement law and statutes? Do you have a desire to contribute to public service by ensuring an impartial and procedurally sound process while making decisions that can significantly affect individuals' retirement rights and benefits? If you answered yes, then the half-time position of Hearings Examiner 3 – Appeals at the Department of Retirement Systems may be the ideal opportunity for you!
Duties:
This recruitment will remain open until filled. Applicants who apply prior to November 4, 2024, will get first consideration. The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time during the recruitment process. This position is overtime-exempt and is expected work approximately half-time (50%); however, additional hours may be required when presiding at in-person hearings across the state.
The Opportunity: We are searching for a Hearings Examiner to preside over the hearing process for appeals filed by members, retirees, beneficiaries, potential beneficiaries, and employers of the eight retirement systems and 15 retirement plans administered by DRS. The work performed by this position helps ensure members receive the benefits they have earned while in public service, and that the agency is acting in compliance with applicable statutes and rules. Some of what you’ll do includes:
This is a half-time position that will be eligible for medical and dental insurance coverage. Apply prior to November 4, 2024, for first consideration. Click here for more information and to apply! Hearing Examiner 3 - Appeals
