Laterals
Rutan
Attorneys
Rutan is committed to developing and promoting associates internally. However, the addition of strong lateral attorneys is also integral to our firm’s strategic growth. We are continuously striving to create a firm culture that embodies the core values of Rutan: teamwork, excellence, responsiveness and integrity. If you are looking for a lateral attorney position, please email spatton@rutan.com.
*The firm does not sponsor employment visas and does not accept candidates who require sponsorship.
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Rutan & Tucker is currently seeking an experienced and highly skilled transactional attorney for its Orange County office with an emphasis on affordable housing transactions and other tax credit related projects. Remote candidates for this position will be considered.
Candidates must be licensed in California and ideally will have at least four (4) years of experience advising clients in the following areas:
- Structuring, negotiating, and documenting partnership and other joint venture agreements, including those involving low-income housing tax credits (“LIHTC”), with an understanding of the tax and regulatory framework governing LIHTC - including the requirements for obtaining LIHTC and ongoing compliance requirements.
- Drafting joint venture agreements on behalf of developers across a variety of real estate transactions.
- Serving in the capacity as a lead advisor to affordable housing developers utilizing various sources of debt and equity financing (and be comfortable delivering practical and solution-oriented counsel directly to such clients).
The attorney will play a critical role in advising clients on tax-efficient structuring for various types of real estate projects, providing strategic guidance on structuring joint ventures and ensuring the successful use of tax credits and other incentives. The candidate should possess a strong understanding of partnership tax matters in order to identify tax issues, ensure compliance, and mitigate risk.
A portable book of business is preferred but is not required for the right candidate.
Salary Range: $350,000 – $600,000 (including estimated bonus). Actual salary will depend upon several factors, including relevant experience, job-related skills, other qualifications, and billings. Compensation is negotiable for more senior-level attorneys and partner candidates.
*The firm does not sponsor employment visas and does not accept candidates who require sponsorship.
Rutan & Tucker is seeking 2-3 mid-level to senior level associates (4–7+ years of experience) to join our Financial Practices Group in either our San Francisco or Irvine office. The ideal candidates will have meaningful experience with (1) commercial finance and/or real estate finance transactions, (2) drafting and negotiating loan and security documents, and (3) managing transactions from inception to closing.
Candidates should have a solid understanding of UCC Article 9 or real estate secured lending, or both. Experience representing both lenders and borrowers is also a plus. Applicants must be California-admitted attorneys with a strong academic background from a top law school and/or experience at a firm with a comparable finance or real estate lending practice to Rutan.
The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work closely with our highly experienced and collaborative team of finance attorneys on a wide range of debt financing transactions, both on the lender-side and on the borrower-side. The practice group provides strong mentoring and sponsorship, with real partnership opportunities.
If you have the necessary qualifications and the desire to advance your career in a sophisticated and dynamic finance practice, please contact Samantha Patton (spatton@rutan.com).
Salary Range: $220,000 – $330,000 depending on experience.
Rutan & Tucker, LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
*The firm does not sponsor employment visas and does not accept candidates who require sponsorship.
Government/municipal law attorney sought by Rutan & Tucker, LLP, one of California’s largest full-service law firms. Applicants should have 2-5 years’ experience in local government litigation, CEQA, and general municipal legal matters, as well as be a California-admitted attorney.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work closely in a collaborative, low ego environment with our highly experienced team of litigation attorneys and paraprofessionals, representing a diverse group of reputable and well-established clients, including local, national, and international corporations ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. This position will provide an excellent opportunity for responsibility, learning, career growth, and a realistic prospect of partnership.
At Rutan & Tucker, we are dedicated to the belief that the practice of law is a profession, not just a business, and that being a professional means working hard, but also maintaining balance. This means taking time for our families, ourselves and communities. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Our headquarters at The Boardwalk in Irvine, CA offers state-of-the-art workplace design and technology and is located in one of the greatest places in the world to live and work – just minutes from some of Southern California’s best beach communities and shopping and a short drive from both desert and local mountain resort communities.
If you have the necessary qualifications, please contact Samantha Patton at spatton@rutan.com.
Salary Range: $180k-$220k depending on experience.
Please note that we are not accepting submissions from search firms or recruitment agencies for this position.
Land use attorney sought by Rutan & Tucker, LLP, one of California’s largest full-service law firms with a successful and expanding land use practice. Applicants should have 2-7 years of experience representing clients in litigation, entitlements, and/or transactional issues related to land use, and be a California-admitted attorney from a comparable firm and a top law school with solid grades. We are looking for someone with practical litigation experience, and ideally, familiarity with CEQA and other land use and real property issues that are often subject to litigation.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work closely in a collaborative, low ego environment with our highly experienced team of land use attorneys and paraprofessionals, representing a diverse group of reputable and well-established clients, including national real estate investment trusts, privately held developers (both large and small), advocacy groups, and government entities. This position will provide an excellent opportunity for responsibility, learning and career growth, including a realistic prospect of partnership, and consideration for flexible work location arrangements (e.g., working remotely part-time).
At Rutan & Tucker, we are dedicated to the belief that the practice of law is a profession, not just a business, and that being a professional means working hard, but also maintaining balance. This means taking time for our families, ourselves and communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and are proud of the diversity of our workforce.
Our brand new headquarters at The Boardwalk in Irvine, CA offers state-of-the-art workplace design and technology, and is located in one of the greatest places in the world to live and work – just minutes from some of Southern California’s best beach communities and shopping and a short drive from both desert and local mountain resort communities.
If you have the necessary qualifications and the desire to advance your career in an exciting and sophisticated land use practice, please contact Samantha Patton (spatton@rutan.com), Attorney Recruiting Manager.
Salary Range: $215,000 - $320,000 depending on experience
Rutan & Tucker, LLP, one of California’s largest full-service law firms, is seeking a litigation associate with a minimum of 4 years of experience representing clients in complex litigation matters. Candidates must be admitted to the California Bar and reside in California or actively relocating to California. The ideal candidate will come from a firm with a comparable litigation practice and have a strong academic background from a top-tier law school.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely in a collaborative, low-ego environment alongside a highly experienced team of litigation attorneys and paraprofessionals. Our practice represents a diverse group of reputable and well-established clients, including local, national, and international corporations ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. This role offers meaningful responsibility, hands-on experience, and a clear path for professional development, including a realistic opportunity for partnership.
At Rutan & Tucker, we believe the practice of law is a profession, not just a business. We are committed to fostering an environment where attorneys work hard while maintaining balance, with time for family, personal pursuits, and community involvement. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value the diversity of our workforce.
Our headquarters at The Boardwalk in Irvine, California, features state-of-the-art workplace design and technology and is located in one of Southern California’s most desirable areas, just minutes from premier beach communities and shopping, and within easy driving distance of both desert and mountain resort destinations.
If you meet these qualifications and are interested in advancing your career in a sophisticated and dynamic litigation practice, please contact Samantha Patton at spatton@rutan.com.
Salary Range: $240,000 – $300,000, depending on experience
Patent agent sought by Rutan & Tucker, LLP, one of California’s largest full-service law firms with an established and expanding intellectual property practice. Applicants should have at least five years of experience representing clients in intellectual property transactions with a background with any of the following technologies: mechanical, material science, medical devices, computer science, biotechnology and/or artificial intelligence/machine learning and data analytics, and be admitted to practice before the USPTO.
The established applicant will have the opportunity to work closely in a collaborative, low ego environment with our highly experienced team of intellectual property attorneys and paraprofessionals, representing a diverse group of reputable and well-established clients, including local, national, and international corporations ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. This position will provide an excellent opportunity for responsibility, learning and career growth, including a realistic prospect of partnership, and consideration for flexible work location arrangements (e.g., working remotely).
At Rutan & Tucker, we are dedicated to the belief that the practice of law is a profession, not just a business, and that being a professional means working hard, but also maintaining balance. This means taking time for our families, ourselves and communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and are proud of commitment to inclusion in our workplace.
Our brand new headquarters at The Boardwalk in Irvine, CA offers state-of-the-art workplace design and technology, and is located in one of the greatest places in the world to live and work – just minutes from some of Southern California’s best beach communities and shopping and a short drive from both desert and local mountain resort communities.
If you have the necessary qualifications and the desire to advance your career in an exciting and sophisticated intellectual property practice, please contact Samantha Patton (spatton@rutan.com).
Salary Range: $140,000 – $170,000
Rutan & Tucker, LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
*The firm does not sponsor employment visas and does not accept candidates who require sponsorship.
Intellectual Property attorney sought by Rutan & Tucker, LLP, one of California’s largest full-service law firms with an established and expanding intellectual property practice. Applicants should have at least three years of experience representing clients in intellectual property transactions, be a California-admitted attorney from a firm with a comparable intellectual property practice and a top law school with solid grades, and be admitted to practice before the USPTO.
The established applicant will have the opportunity to work closely in a collaborative, low ego environment with our highly experienced team of intellectual property attorneys and paraprofessionals, representing a diverse group of reputable and well-established clients, including local, national, and international corporations ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. This position will provide an excellent opportunity for responsibility, learning and career growth, including a realistic prospect of partnership, and consideration for flexible work location arrangements (e.g., working remotely).
At Rutan & Tucker, we are dedicated to the belief that the practice of law is a profession, not just a business, and that being a professional means working hard, but also maintaining balance. This means taking time for our families, ourselves and communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and are proud of commitment to inclusion in our workplace.
Our brand new headquarters at The Boardwalk in Irvine, CA offers state-of-the-art workplace design and technology, and is located in one of the greatest places in the world to live and work – just minutes from some of Southern California’s best beach communities and shopping and a short drive from both desert and local mountain resort communities.
If you have the necessary qualifications and the desire to advance your career in an exciting and sophisticated intellectual property practice, please contact Samantha Patton (spatton@rutan.com).
Salary Range: $205,000 – $215,000
Rutan & Tucker, LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
*The firm does not sponsor employment visas and does not accept candidates who require sponsorship.
Rutan & Tucker, LLP is seeking an attorney with 4 – 8 years of transactional real estate experience to join our large and sophisticated Real Estate / Real Estate Finance group.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-profile matters alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, with a clear and realistic path to both income and equity partnership.
Ideal candidates will have significant experience leading one or more of the following types of transactions:
- The representation of buyers and sellers in acquisitions and dispositions of commercial real estate of all asset classes, including land, retail, industrial, and multifamily properties, both within and outside of California.
- The representation of borrowers and/or lenders in sophisticated real estate finance transactions secured by a wide range of asset types, including land, retail, industrial, and multifamily propertie
Why join our group?
- Highly collaborative practice with strong mentorship from senior attorneys
- Exposure to complex, market-leading transactions
- Meaningful responsibility and client interaction
- A realistic opportunity for long-term advancement, including income and equity partnership
Compensation:
Salary Range: $260,000-$345,000 commensurate with experience, plus bonuses that can exceed top-of-market bonus scales and can result in higher than market all-in compensation!
Applicants must be California-admitted attorneys.
If you are interested in learning more, please contact Samantha Patton at spatton@rutan.com.