Business Litigation Associate
Office Washington D.C.
Practice Area Business Litigation
Date Posted Jan 27, 2026
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2026
Thompson Hine LLP is seeking an associate with two to four years of experience to join the Business Litigation practice in the Washington, D.C. office. This is a dynamic opportunity to work on high‑stakes matters for sophisticated clients in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have two to four years of commercial experience, preferably with APA/federal agency matters. Candidates should have large firm experience, outstanding academic credentials, a strong work ethic, and excellent writing and research skills. Candidate must be admitted in the District of Columbia. Bar Admission in Virginia is a plus but not required. Chinese language skills are a plus but not required. The estimated salary range for this position is $205,000-$225,000.
Thompson Hine LLP is seeking an associate with two to four years of experience to join the Business Litigation practice in the Washington, D.C. office. This is a dynamic opportunity to work on high‑stakes matters for sophisticated clients in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have two to four years of commercial experience, preferably with APA/federal agency matters. Candidates should have large firm experience, outstanding academic credentials, a strong work ethic, and excellent writing and research skills. Candidate must be admitted in the District of Columbia. Bar Admission in Virginia is a plus but not required. Chinese language skills are a plus but not required. The estimated salary range for this position is $205,000-$225,000.
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Business Litigation Associate
Office Chicago
Practice Area Business Litigation
Date Posted Jan 23, 2026
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2029
Thompson Hine LLP is seeking an associate to join the Business Litigation practice in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience supporting complex commercial litigation matters (e.g., complex contract-based disputes, partnership disputes, etc.), participating in discovery, and assisting with pre-trial motions. Candidates must have superior academic credentials and strong research and writing skills. Prior clerkship experience is a plus (not required). Candidates must be admitted in (or taking steps to become admitted in) Illinois. The estimated annual salary range for this position in Chicago is $210,000 – $235,000. Exact salary will be determined by the experience and skillset of the candidate.
Thompson Hine LLP is seeking an associate to join the Business Litigation practice in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience supporting complex commercial litigation matters (e.g., complex contract-based disputes, partnership disputes, etc.), participating in discovery, and assisting with pre-trial motions. Candidates must have superior academic credentials and strong research and writing skills. Prior clerkship experience is a plus (not required). Candidates must be admitted in (or taking steps to become admitted in) Illinois. The estimated annual salary range for this position in Chicago is $210,000 – $235,000. Exact salary will be determined by the experience and skillset of the candidate.
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Construction Associate
Office Multiple Offices
Practice Area Construction
Date Posted May 27, 2025
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2027
Thompson Hine LLP seeks a mid-senior level associate to join its premier national Construction group in Thompson Hine’s Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Chicago, or New York offices. The ideal candidate will possess three to six+ years of experience in construction law, in any combination of litigation or transactional experience. Real estate development, large capital projects and/or sophisticated construction claims and dispute resolution experience (construction defect or delay claims, design negligence, breach of contract claims or payment disputes) is a plus. Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, a strong work ethic, excellent writing and research skills, as well as the ability to establish strong client and peer relationships. Thompson Hine’s Construction group is a nationally recognized leader in construction law, representing owners, design professionals, construction managers and contractors in connection with all facets of the building industry. We are looking for top-tier candidates to join our growing team of skilled construction lawyers building out the future of our practice. Group is focused on collaboration, mentoring and training, and long-term professional development for associates. Big law or construction boutique experience is welcome. Compensation is determined by the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The anticipated salary range for this position is as follows: Cleveland: $185,000 - $205,000 Cincinnati, Columbus: $175,000 - $195,000 Chicago: $215,000 - $245,000 New York: $225,000 - $285,000
Thompson Hine LLP seeks a mid-senior level associate to join its premier national Construction group in Thompson Hine’s Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Chicago, or New York offices. The ideal candidate will possess three to six+ years of experience in construction law, in any combination of litigation or transactional experience. Real estate development, large capital projects and/or sophisticated construction claims and dispute resolution experience (construction defect or delay claims, design negligence, breach of contract claims or payment disputes) is a plus. Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, a strong work ethic, excellent writing and research skills, as well as the ability to establish strong client and peer relationships. Thompson Hine’s Construction group is a nationally recognized leader in construction law, representing owners, design professionals, construction managers and contractors in connection with all facets of the building industry. We are looking for top-tier candidates to join our growing team of skilled construction lawyers building out the future of our practice. Group is focused on collaboration, mentoring and training, and long-term professional development for associates. Big law or construction boutique experience is welcome.
Compensation is determined by the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The anticipated salary range for this position is as follows:
Cleveland: $185,000 - $205,000 Cincinnati, Columbus: $175,000 - $195,000 Chicago: $215,000 - $245,000 New York: $225,000 - $285,000
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Corporate Transactions & Securities Associate (New Ventures)
Office Multiple Offices
Practice Area Corporate T & S
Date Posted Jan 23, 2026
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2030
Thompson Hine LLP is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Corporate Transactions & Securities group's New Ventures practice in Chicago, Illinois or Columbus, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience representing early-stage, venture capital-backed companies, early-stage investors, and venture capital funds. A superior academic record, strong work ethic, and excellent drafting and negotiation skills are required. Candidates must be admitted in (or taking steps to become admitted in) Illinois or Ohio. Compensation is determined by the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The anticipated salary range for this position is as follows: Columbus: $175,000-$205,000 Chicago: $215,000-$265,000
Thompson Hine LLP is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Corporate Transactions & Securities group's New Ventures practice in Chicago, Illinois or Columbus, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience representing early-stage, venture capital-backed companies, early-stage investors, and venture capital funds. A superior academic record, strong work ethic, and excellent drafting and negotiation skills are required. Candidates must be admitted in (or taking steps to become admitted in) Illinois or Ohio. Compensation is determined by the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The anticipated salary range for this position is as follows: Columbus: $175,000-$205,000 Chicago: $215,000-$265,000
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Employment Associate
Office Los Angeles
Practice Area Labor & Employment
Date Posted Nov 07, 2025
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2027
Thompson Hine LLP seeks fourth to seventh year Employment Associate for the Los Angeles office. Employment experience with matters involving Wage & Hour, Discrimination and/or Wrongful Termination is required. The successful candidate should have strong writing skills and an interest in litigation as the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research; writing memos; participating in all aspects of discovery and assisting with pre-trial motions. The estimated annual salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $210,000 – $245,000. Exact salary will be determined by the experience and skillset of the candidate. Los Angeles Candidates: As an Associate at Thompson Hine, you will be directly involved and considered to be within the attorney-client relationship, a position that demands the utmost trust and confidence. Your duties involve access to sensitive and confidential information related to our clients' business and legal matters, which requires assurance of your honestly, trustworthiness and reliability. Therefore, all applicants that receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to submit to a background check. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Thompson Hine LLP seeks fourth to seventh year Employment Associate for the Los Angeles office. Employment experience with matters involving Wage & Hour, Discrimination and/or Wrongful Termination is required. The successful candidate should have strong writing skills and an interest in litigation as the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research; writing memos; participating in all aspects of discovery and assisting with pre-trial motions. The estimated annual salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $210,000 – $245,000. Exact salary will be determined by the experience and skillset of the candidate. Los Angeles Candidates: As an Associate at Thompson Hine, you will be directly involved and considered to be within the attorney-client relationship, a position that demands the utmost trust and confidence. Your duties involve access to sensitive and confidential information related to our clients' business and legal matters, which requires assurance of your honestly, trustworthiness and reliability. Therefore, all applicants that receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to submit to a background check. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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General Submission
Office All Offices
Practice Area
Date Posted Jan 01, 2026
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2026
This position is for all general applicants for unspecified practice groups and offices.
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Patent Litigation Associate
Office Minneapolis
Practice Area Intellectual Property
Date Posted Mar 20, 2025
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2029
Thompson Hine LLP is seeking a Patent Litigation Associate to join its Intellectual Property & Technology Litigation practice group in the firm’s Minneapolis office. Qualified candidates will have 3-5 years of complex litigation experience in intellectual property and technology cases. This role requires strong academic credentials, excellent writing, and research skills, as well as the ability to establish strong client and peer relationships in a team-oriented culture. Applicants must be admitted, or eligible to become admitted, to practice in Minnesota. Admission before the United States Patent & Trademark Office is a plus, but not required. Thompson Hine is on the move and has recently expanded its national footprint to Los Angeles and Minneapolis - come and join us! The estimated Minneapolis Salary Range is $200,000 - $235,000. Exact salary will be determined by the experience and skillset of the candidate.
Thompson Hine LLP is seeking a Patent Litigation Associate to join its Intellectual Property & Technology Litigation practice group in the firm’s Minneapolis office. Qualified candidates will have 3-5 years of complex litigation experience in intellectual property and technology cases. This role requires strong academic credentials, excellent writing, and research skills, as well as the ability to establish strong client and peer relationships in a team-oriented culture. Applicants must be admitted, or eligible to become admitted, to practice in Minnesota. Admission before the United States Patent & Trademark Office is a plus, but not required. Thompson Hine is on the move and has recently expanded its national footprint to Los Angeles and Minneapolis - come and join us! The estimated Minneapolis Salary Range is $200,000 - $235,000. Exact salary will be determined by the experience and skillset of the candidate.
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Personal & Succession Planning – Staff Attorney
Office Multiple Offices
Practice Area Personal & Succession Planning
Date Posted Dec 04, 2025
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2029
Thompson Hine seeking an experienced Staff Attorney to join our Personal & Succession Planning (PSP) practice group in our Cleveland, Columbus or Dayton office. This attorney will support the PSP practice across a broad range of estate administration, estate and gift tax, and trust administration matters. Core responsibilities include preparing initial probate papers; valuing assets through research and approved tools; preparing probate inventories, accountings, and other court-required filings; and tracking and communicating filing and other deadlines for firm-wide docketing. The role will also liaise with courts and government agencies to process filings, record deeds and conveyances, and, when necessary, personally file estate documents; draft deeds and other transfer documents to fund revocable trusts; coordinate and arrange beneficiary distributions; research state and county records to obtain information on business entities and heirs; and meet with Probate Court Magistrates as needed. This role also involves gathering and organizing gift, asset, and debt information from executors and trustees; preparing first drafts of estate and gift tax returns; and collaborating with external professionals such as accountants, financial advisors, and family offices. Trust administration responsibilities include reviewing brokerage statements, arranging beneficiary distributions, and preparing reports to beneficiaries. Prior experience working with banks, county auditors, and other governmental agencies is essential. Compensation is determined by the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The anticipated salary range for this position $100,000 - $125,000.
Thompson Hine seeking an experienced Staff Attorney to join our Personal & Succession Planning (PSP) practice group in our Cleveland, Columbus or Dayton office. This attorney will support the PSP practice across a broad range of estate administration, estate and gift tax, and trust administration matters. Core responsibilities include preparing initial probate papers; valuing assets through research and approved tools; preparing probate inventories, accountings, and other court-required filings; and tracking and communicating filing and other deadlines for firm-wide docketing. The role will also liaise with courts and government agencies to process filings, record deeds and conveyances, and, when necessary, personally file estate documents; draft deeds and other transfer documents to fund revocable trusts; coordinate and arrange beneficiary distributions; research state and county records to obtain information on business entities and heirs; and meet with Probate Court Magistrates as needed. This role also involves gathering and organizing gift, asset, and debt information from executors and trustees; preparing first drafts of estate and gift tax returns; and collaborating with external professionals such as accountants, financial advisors, and family offices. Trust administration responsibilities include reviewing brokerage statements, arranging beneficiary distributions, and preparing reports to beneficiaries. Prior experience working with banks, county auditors, and other governmental agencies is essential. Compensation is determined by the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The anticipated salary range for this position $100,000 - $125,000.
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Real Estate Leasing Associate/Counsel
Office Multiple Offices
Practice Area Real Estate
Date Posted Aug 15, 2025
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2028
Position Overview: Thompson Hine is seeking a talented and experienced retail leasing attorney (either an Associate or Counsel position) to join our dynamic Real Estate practice group. The position is available in any of our Ohio offices. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in retail shopping center leasing. Compensation is determined upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. Associate Level: Candidates for an Associate level position should have 5 – 8 years of experience handling retail leasing transactions. Experience should include drafting and negotiating leases, subleases, amendments, and related documentation. Familiarity with landlord and tenant representation, lease enforcement, and ancillary real estate transactions is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will possess excellent academic credentials, strong analytical and writing skills, and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple leases efficiently. A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong client and team relationships are essential. Counsel Level: Candidates for a Counsel level position should have at least 8 years of experience in retail leasing, with a proven track record of managing complex leasing transactions for a diverse client base. Experience should include significant responsibility for negotiating and drafting retail leases, as well as advising clients on lease administration, compliance, and dispute resolution. The successful candidate will have experience supervising junior attorneys, managing client relationships, and providing strategic guidance on leasing matters. A background in a large law firm or sophisticated in-house legal department is preferred. Superior academic credentials, excellent negotiation and drafting skills, and a strong work ethic are required. General Requirements: • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the resident-office jurisdiction • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Commitment to providing exceptional client service
Position Overview: Thompson Hine is seeking a talented and experienced retail leasing attorney (either an Associate or Counsel position) to join our dynamic Real Estate practice group. The position is available in any of our Ohio offices. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in retail shopping center leasing. Compensation is determined upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. Associate Level: Candidates for an Associate level position should have 5 – 8 years of experience handling retail leasing transactions. Experience should include drafting and negotiating leases, subleases, amendments, and related documentation. Familiarity with landlord and tenant representation, lease enforcement, and ancillary real estate transactions is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will possess excellent academic credentials, strong analytical and writing skills, and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple leases efficiently. A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong client and team relationships are essential. Counsel Level: Candidates for a Counsel level position should have at least 8 years of experience in retail leasing, with a proven track record of managing complex leasing transactions for a diverse client base. Experience should include significant responsibility for negotiating and drafting retail leases, as well as advising clients on lease administration, compliance, and dispute resolution. The successful candidate will have experience supervising junior attorneys, managing client relationships, and providing strategic guidance on leasing matters. A background in a large law firm or sophisticated in-house legal department is preferred. Superior academic credentials, excellent negotiation and drafting skills, and a strong work ethic are required. General Requirements: • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the resident-office jurisdiction • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Commitment to providing exceptional client service
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Real Estate Transactions Associate/Counsel
Office Multiple Offices
Practice Area Real Estate
Date Posted Jul 01, 2025
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2029
Position Overview: We are seeking a mid-level Associate or Counsel to join our dynamic and collaborative Real Estate Practice Group, focusing on general commercial real estate matters. This position is open to candidates in any of our Ohio office locations. The ideal candidate will possess 5–7+ years of commercial real estate experience, with a focus on: commercial real estate development, purchases and sales, corporate real estate, leasing, and mortgage lending. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with partners and senior attorneys, supporting a broad range of real estate transactions and client needs. Qualifications: • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in the relevant state, or eligibility for admission. • 5-7+ years of experience in commercial real estate transactions, preferably at a law firm or in-house legal department. • Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. • Experience with a variety of commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. • Strong communication and client service skills.
Position Overview: We are seeking a mid-level Associate or Counsel to join our dynamic and collaborative Real Estate Practice Group, focusing on general commercial real estate matters. This position is open to candidates in any of our Ohio office locations. The ideal candidate will possess 5–7+ years of commercial real estate experience, with a focus on: commercial real estate development, purchases and sales, corporate real estate, leasing, and mortgage lending. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with partners and senior attorneys, supporting a broad range of real estate transactions and client needs. Qualifications: • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in the relevant state, or eligibility for admission. • 5-7+ years of experience in commercial real estate transactions, preferably at a law firm or in-house legal department. • Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. • Experience with a variety of commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. • Strong communication and client service skills.
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