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Business Litigation Associate

Office Atlanta
Practice Area Business Litigation
Date Posted Apr 14, 2025
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2025

Thompson Hine LLP is seeking a mid-level Business Litigation associate to join its Atlanta office.  The ideal candidate will have 2 to 4 years of commercial litigation experience in a law firm environment.  Outstanding academic credentials, a strong work ethic, and excellent legal research and writing skills are required.  Prior clerkship experience is a plus (not required). 

Thompson Hine LLP is seeking a mid-level Business Litigation associate to join its Atlanta office.  The ideal candidate will have 2 to 4 years of commercial litigation experience in a law firm environment.  Outstanding academic credentials, a strong work ethic, and excellent legal research and writing skills are required.  Prior clerkship experience is a plus (not required). 

Business Restructuring, Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy Associate

Office Multiple Offices
Practice Area Business Restructuring, Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy
Date Posted Apr 18, 2025
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2025
Thompson Hine LLP seeks an associate to join its Business Restructuring, Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy practice in the Cleveland or Atlanta office. The successful candidate will have three to six years of bankruptcy practice experience, outstanding academic credentials, a strong work ethic, and excellent writing and research skills. Judicial clerkship experience for a bankruptcy judge is a plus. The associate will be involved in complex bankruptcy matters in a sophisticated and diverse practice. Candidates must be licensed to practice in the state to which they are applying.
Thompson Hine LLP seeks an associate to join its Business Restructuring, Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy practice in the Cleveland or Atlanta office. The successful candidate will have three to six years of bankruptcy practice experience, outstanding academic credentials, a strong work ethic, and excellent writing and research skills. Judicial clerkship experience for a bankruptcy judge is a plus. The associate will be involved in complex bankruptcy matters in a sophisticated and diverse practice. Candidates must be licensed to practice in the state to which they are applying.

Commercial & Public Finance Associate

Office Multiple Offices
Practice Area Commercial & Public Finance
Date Posted Mar 07, 2025
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2027
Thompson Hine LLP is seeking an Associate to join its Commercial & Public Finance practice. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of general commercial finance transactional experience. The successful candidate will be involved in complex transactional finance matters, on both borrower-side and lender-side deals. Outstanding academic credentials, a strong work ethic, and excellent drafting, client relations and negotiation skills are required. Thompson Hine has nine locations (Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Los Angeles, New York and Washington, DC), and we are seeking a candidate to work within a reasonable travel distance from one of our offices.  Come and join our team – this is an exciting opportunity to join a leading finance practice that is recognized by Chambers USA.

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. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The estimated annual salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $175,000 - $215,000, and the estimated salary range for a candidate in New York is $210,000 - $275,000. Exact salary will be determined by the experience and skillset of the candidate.

Thompson Hine LLP is seeking an Associate to join its Commercial & Public Finance practice. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of general commercial finance transactional experience. The successful candidate will be involved in complex transactional finance matters, on both borrower-side and lender-side deals. Outstanding academic credentials, a strong work ethic, and excellent drafting, client relations and negotiation skills are required. Thompson Hine has nine locations (Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Los Angeles, New York and Washington, DC), and we are seeking a candidate to work within a reasonable travel distance from one of our offices.  Come and join our team – this is an exciting opportunity to join a leading finance practice that is recognized by Chambers USA.

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. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The estimated annual salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $175,000 - $215,000, and the estimated salary range for a candidate in New York is $210,000 - $275,000. Exact salary will be determined by the experience and skillset of the candidate.

Construction Associate (Litigation)

Office Los Angeles
Practice Area Construction
Date Posted Mar 10, 2025
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2025

Thompson Hine LLP seeks a litigation associate to join its Construction group in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will possess three to five years of experience in litigation and have an interest in building a career in the construction industry.  Prior experience in construction litigation including delay and time impact claims, payment and performance bonds rights and obligations, mechanic’s lien enforcement, California Contractor’s State License Law application, breach of contract claims, and payment disputes (including Prompt Payment Act) is a plus.  Thompson Hine’s Construction practice handles a broad range of construction-related cases ranging from public and private buildings, mixed use campuses, commercial facilities, and civil projects throughout California. 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.

As an associate, 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. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Thompson Hine LLP seeks a litigation associate to join its Construction group in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will possess three to five years of experience in litigation and have an interest in building a career in the construction industry.  Prior experience in construction litigation including delay and time impact claims, payment and performance bonds rights and obligations, mechanic’s lien enforcement, California Contractor’s State License Law application, breach of contract claims, and payment disputes (including Prompt Payment Act) is a plus.  Thompson Hine’s Construction practice handles a broad range of construction-related cases ranging from public and private buildings, mixed use campuses, commercial facilities, and civil projects throughout California. 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.

As an associate, 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. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Contract Solutions Staff Attorney

Office Multiple Offices
Practice Area Corporate T & S
Date Posted Apr 04, 2025
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2028
Thompson Hine LLP is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its commercial contracting team in one of its southern Ohio office locations:  Dayton or Cincinnati.  Qualified candidates will have a minimum of five (5) years of experience working on commercial contracts or minimum of two (2) years working in a corporate legal department.  At least two (2) years of contract drafting and negotiating experience in a law firm environment is preferred. Candidates seeking flexible work arrangements, including a hybrid setting, are welcome to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and innovative team.

Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Required Skills:  
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight from managing partner.  
Superior attention to detail.
Exceptional time management skills to balance competing, priority client deadlines.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent communications skills, written and verbal. 
Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, outside counsel, and other interested parties subject to an agreement. 
Ability to collaborate effectively with in-house personnel and administration.
Experience with remote collaboration tools.
Strong understanding of contract law and legal terminology.

Thompson Hine LLP is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its commercial contracting team in one of its southern Ohio office locations:  Dayton or Cincinnati.  Qualified candidates will have a minimum of five (5) years of experience working on commercial contracts or minimum of two (2) years working in a corporate legal department.  At least two (2) years of contract drafting and negotiating experience in a law firm environment is preferred. Candidates seeking flexible work arrangements, including a hybrid setting, are welcome to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and innovative team.

Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Required Skills:  
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight from managing partner.  
Superior attention to detail.
Exceptional time management skills to balance competing, priority client deadlines.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent communications skills, written and verbal. 
Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, outside counsel, and other interested parties subject to an agreement. 
Ability to collaborate effectively with in-house personnel and administration.
Experience with remote collaboration tools.
Strong understanding of contract law and legal terminology.

Discovery Attorney

Office Multiple Offices
Practice Area Business Litigation
Date Posted Mar 07, 2025
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2027
Thompson Hine is seeking a Discovery Attorney to join the Business Litigation practice group in any of its Ohio offices:  Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus or Dayton.  Primary responsibilities include researching and analyzing recent court decisions and legal precedents to assist litigators in counseling client on e-discovery rules, procedures and obligations.  A Discovery Attorney also provides support for the preservation, collection, review and production of electronic information in litigation and assists in evaluating digital forensics and information governance issues related to data security, privacy and records management.  Qualified candidates will have at least two years of relevant experience. 
Thompson Hine is seeking a Discovery Attorney to join the Business Litigation practice group in any of its Ohio offices:  Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus or Dayton.  Primary responsibilities include researching and analyzing recent court decisions and legal precedents to assist litigators in counseling client on e-discovery rules, procedures and obligations.  A Discovery Attorney also provides support for the preservation, collection, review and production of electronic information in litigation and assists in evaluating digital forensics and information governance issues related to data security, privacy and records management.  Qualified candidates will have at least two years of relevant experience. 

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate

Office Multiple Offices
Practice Area Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Date Posted Feb 26, 2025
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2027
Thompson Hine seeks an associate to join our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation group, top ranked by Chambers.  This position will be located out of any of the following Thompson Hine offices:  Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, or Washington, D.C.  The group counsels clients on a broad range of employee benefits and executive compensation issues, including design, implementation and maintenance of tax qualified retirement plans, health and welfare benefit programs, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, incentive plans and severance pay plans, ERISA fiduciary matters and benefits aspects of M&A transactions.  Our clients include publicly traded corporations, privately owned companies, financial institutions and a variety of tax-exempt organizations.  The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in employee benefits, including demonstrated ability in the analysis of health and welfare and qualified plan issues and health and welfare and qualified plan drafting.  A strong work ethic and the ability to foster client relationships are also required.
Thompson Hine seeks an associate to join our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation group, top ranked by Chambers.  This position will be located out of any of the following Thompson Hine offices:  Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, or Washington, D.C.  The group counsels clients on a broad range of employee benefits and executive compensation issues, including design, implementation and maintenance of tax qualified retirement plans, health and welfare benefit programs, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, incentive plans and severance pay plans, ERISA fiduciary matters and benefits aspects of M&A transactions.  Our clients include publicly traded corporations, privately owned companies, financial institutions and a variety of tax-exempt organizations.  The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in employee benefits, including demonstrated ability in the analysis of health and welfare and qualified plan issues and health and welfare and qualified plan drafting.  A strong work ethic and the ability to foster client relationships are also required.

General Submission

Office All Offices
Practice Area
Date Posted Jan 01, 2025
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2025
This position is for all general applicants for unspecified practice groups and offices.

Investment Management Associate/Counsel

Office Multiple Offices
Practice Area Corporate T & S - Investment Mgmt
Date Posted Mar 18, 2025
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2028

 Thompson Hine LLP seeks a senior associate or counsel to join its national Investment Management practice.  Qualified candidates will have expertise in advising investment companies and investment advisors on issues arising under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisors Act of 1940.  This role requires at least 6 years of experience working on matters related to the investment management space involving securities, investment advisors, hedge funds, broker dealers, registered funds and ETFs, including regular attendance at board meetings and the ability to understand and advise board members on complex issues. Candidates with a government and/or in-house background are encouraged to apply, but candidates with at least 3 years of prior law firm experience are strongly preferred.  A portable book of business is not required, but a strong business development acumen is desired.  This position will be located out of any of the following Thompson Hine offices:  Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, or Washington DC, and we are seeking candidates within reasonable commuting distance to any of these locations.  Thompson Hine is on the move and has recently expanded its national footprint to Los Angeles and Minneapolis - come and join us! 

Thompson Hine LLP seeks a senior associate or counsel to join its national Investment Management practice.  Qualified candidates will have expertise in advising investment companies and investment advisors on issues arising under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisors Act of 1940.  This role requires at least 6 years of experience working on matters related to the investment management space involving securities, investment advisors, hedge funds, broker dealers, registered funds and ETFs, including regular attendance at board meetings and the ability to understand and advise board members on complex issues. Candidates with a government and/or in-house background are encouraged to apply, but candidates with at least 3 years of prior law firm experience are strongly preferred.  A portable book of business is not required, but a strong business development acumen is desired.  This position will be located out of any of the following Thompson Hine offices:  Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, or Washington DC, and we are seeking candidates within reasonable commuting distance to any of these locations.  Thompson Hine is on the move and has recently expanded its national footprint to Los Angeles and Minneapolis - come and join us! 

Patent Agent

Office Multiple Offices
Practice Area Intellectual Property
Date Posted Jan 30, 2025
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2025
Thompson Hine LLP seeks a Patent Agent to join its growing Intellectual Property practice in any of the following offices: Atlanta, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, or Dayton.  Qualified applicants will have a minimum 6 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience in the areas of electrical, computer, software, and mechanical technologies.  Candidates must be registered before the USPTO and possess an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer science, software engineering, or closely related field.  A strong academic record and work ethic, and excellent research and writing skills are required.
Thompson Hine LLP seeks a Patent Agent to join its growing Intellectual Property practice in any of the following offices: Atlanta, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, or Dayton.  Qualified applicants will have a minimum 6 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience in the areas of electrical, computer, software, and mechanical technologies.  Candidates must be registered before the USPTO and possess an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer science, software engineering, or closely related field.  A strong academic record and work ethic, and excellent research and writing skills are required.

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.

Personal & Succession Planning Associate (Ohio & Chicago)

Office Multiple Offices
Practice Area Personal & Succession Planning
Date Posted Jan 01, 2025
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2025
Thompson Hine LLP seeks a mid-level associate for its growing Personal & Succession Planning practice in the firm’s Chicago office, or Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus or Dayton, Ohio.  The Personal & Succession Planning practice serves national and international clients and works collaboratively with other practice groups throughout the firm.  The ideal candidate will possess at least three years of experience in one or more of the following areas: estate planning for high net worth and ultra-high net worth families, private trust companies and family offices, business succession planning, and charitable giving strategies and private foundations.  Candidates must possess outstanding academic credentials and work experience, a strong work ethic, excellent drafting and communication skills, be highly organized, and possess the desire to grow as a leader in this space.  An LL.M. in Taxation is a plus.
Thompson Hine LLP seeks a mid-level associate for its growing Personal & Succession Planning practice in the firm’s Chicago office, or Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus or Dayton, Ohio.  The Personal & Succession Planning practice serves national and international clients and works collaboratively with other practice groups throughout the firm.  The ideal candidate will possess at least three years of experience in one or more of the following areas: estate planning for high net worth and ultra-high net worth families, private trust companies and family offices, business succession planning, and charitable giving strategies and private foundations.  Candidates must possess outstanding academic credentials and work experience, a strong work ethic, excellent drafting and communication skills, be highly organized, and possess the desire to grow as a leader in this space.  An LL.M. in Taxation is a plus.

Real Estate Associate

Office Multiple Offices
Practice Area Real Estate
Date Posted Mar 20, 2025
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2028
Thompson Hine LLP seeks an associate to join our Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus or Dayton office. The ideal candidate will possess 4 to 6 years of commercial real estate experience focused on one or more of the following areas: commercial real estate development; purchases and sales; corporate real estate; leasing;  and mortgage lending. The ideal candidate will have outstanding academic credentials, a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, the ability to establish strong client and peer relationships, and the facility to juggle multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment.   Candidates must be licensed, or be willing to seek licensure, in Ohio.
Thompson Hine LLP seeks an associate to join our Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus or Dayton office. The ideal candidate will possess 4 to 6 years of commercial real estate experience focused on one or more of the following areas: commercial real estate development; purchases and sales; corporate real estate; leasing;  and mortgage lending. The ideal candidate will have outstanding academic credentials, a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, the ability to establish strong client and peer relationships, and the facility to juggle multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment.   Candidates must be licensed, or be willing to seek licensure, in Ohio.

Renewable Energy Project Finance Associate/Counsel

Office Multiple Offices
Practice Area Commercial & Public Finance
Date Posted Mar 07, 2025
Application Deadline Dec 31, 2025
Thompson Hine LLP is seeking an Associate or Counsel to join its Finance/Renewable Energy Project Finance practice.  Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of focus in renewable energy transactions, including experience with project finance transactions involving sponsors and lenders and experience with offtake agreements and other project agreements, and have the ability to independently coordinate deal management.  Core responsibilities will include staying informed on the latest developments and regulatory changes in renewable energy project finance and renewable energy credit and incentive programs, assisting in the drafting and reviewing of legal documents, including financial agreements, performing and managing diligence review, and representing clients in project finance transactions and negotiations.  Opportunities may also exist to be involved in complex domestic and international commercial finance transactions, depending on the interests and skillset of the candidate.  Outstanding academic credentials, a strong work ethic, and excellent drafting, client relations and negotiation skills are required.  Thompson Hine has nine locations (Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Los Angeles, New York and Washington, DC), and we are seeking a candidate to work within a reasonable travel distance from one of our offices.  Come and join our team – this is an exciting opportunity to join a leading finance practice that is recognized by Chambers USA.

Los Angeles Candidates:  As an Associate or Counsel 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. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The estimated annual salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $175,000 – 250,000, and the estimated salary range for a candidate in New York is $210,000 - $310,000. Exact salary will be determined by the experience and skillset of the candidate.

Thompson Hine LLP is seeking an Associate or Counsel to join its Finance/Renewable Energy Project Finance practice.  Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of focus in renewable energy transactions, including experience with project finance transactions involving sponsors and lenders and experience with offtake agreements and other project agreements, and have the ability to independently coordinate deal management.  Core responsibilities will include staying informed on the latest developments and regulatory changes in renewable energy project finance and renewable energy credit and incentive programs, assisting in the drafting and reviewing of legal documents, including financial agreements, performing and managing diligence review, and representing clients in project finance transactions and negotiations.  Opportunities may also exist to be involved in complex domestic and international commercial finance transactions, depending on the interests and skillset of the candidate.  Outstanding academic credentials, a strong work ethic, and excellent drafting, client relations and negotiation skills are required.  Thompson Hine has nine locations (Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Los Angeles, New York and Washington, DC), and we are seeking a candidate to work within a reasonable travel distance from one of our offices.  Come and join our team – this is an exciting opportunity to join a leading finance practice that is recognized by Chambers USA.

Los Angeles Candidates:  As an Associate or Counsel 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. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The estimated annual salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $175,000 – 250,000, and the estimated salary range for a candidate in New York is $210,000 - $310,000. Exact salary will be determined by the experience and skillset of the candidate.