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The Atlanta office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a second- to third-year associate to join its nationally recognized corporate and transactional practice. The ideal candidates are hardworking individuals with excellent writing and analytical abilities, sound judgment, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience drafting complex transactional agreements. Candidates should have meaningful exposure to M&A transactions, cross border matters, and general corporate work. This is a unique opportunity to become a key contributor within a nationally recognized team while gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of buy and sell side M&A deals, corporate governance matters, and other business transactions. A Georgia law license is required. German language capability is not required but would be a helpful qualification given our growing volume of cross-border matters.

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The Atlanta office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a litigation associate with at least three years of experience to join our Logistics, Energy, and Manufacturing Litigation Group. A background in transportation litigation is strongly preferred, and experience in tort matters, defending motor carrier clients, and handling insurance coverage disputes will be considered a significant plus. We are looking for academically strong candidates who possess excellent writing and analytical skills, as well as practical experience with depositions, discovery, and motion practice. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This position offers the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility in an active and varied federal and state court practice, with cases that extend on a national scale. Applicants must already be admitted to the Georgia Bar (no exceptions).

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The Baltimore office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a dynamic associate, with 1-3 years of experience representing banks or non-bank lenders and lessors in financing transactions, to join its Financial Services Transactions practice group. The successful candidate will assist with structuring, drafting, negotiating, and closing loan agreements, lease agreements, security documents, and other related transactional documents. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and hardworking with strong organizational skills. This is a unique opportunity for the right individual to grow into a key member of a nationally recognized and established team. Maryland law license is required for consideration.

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The law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks an experienced, entrepreneurial shareholder-level attorney to join our nationally-recognized team and lead the continued growth and development of our Labor & Employment practice in Florida. Ideal applicants should have a minimum of 10 years of experience practicing law, including first-chair responsibility in litigation in federal and state court and before administrative agencies, advice and counseling, and workplace training. Applicants must have a self-sustaining portable book of business and have a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships. Experience in growing or leading a practice group is a plus. This is a unique opportunity to establish and shape the direction of our Florida employment practice in a collaborative and client-focused firm environment. Florida law license required.

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The Memphis office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks an experienced associate or of counsel attorney with an LL.M. in tax to join its thriving Trusts and Estates/Family Office/Tax practice. The candidate must have more than three years of relevant experience in estate planning. The position should involve participation in building the existing practice, significant client contact and moving into a leadership role in the long term. Academically distinguished applicants who have excellent writing and analytical skills are sought to assume responsibility in this very active practice. We seek a bright, hardworking individual with good judgment and attention to detail.

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The New Orleans office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, P.C. seeks an associate with two to five years of relevant experience to join its nationally recognized and rapidly expanding corporate transactional practice. The ideal candidates are hardworking individuals with excellent writing and analytical skills, sound judgment, superior organizational skills and attention to detail, and experience drafting complex transactional agreements. This is a unique opportunity for the right individual to grow into a key member of the team and gain experience on a variety of buy- and sell-side M&A deals, general corporate matters, and other business transactions with national clients.

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The New Orleans office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a litigation associate with at least three years of experience to join our Logistics, Energy, and Manufacturing Litigation Group. A background in energy and environmental litigation is strongly preferred, and experience in business and complex tort matters, products liability, and handling insurance coverage disputes will be considered a significant plus. We are looking for academically strong candidates who possess excellent writing and analytical skills, as well as practical experience with depositions, discovery, and motion practice. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This position offers the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility in an active and varied federal and state court practice, with cases that extend on a national scale. Applicants must already be admitted to the Louisiana Bar.

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The Princeton office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks an associate with one to three years of litigation experience to join our Firm in the fall of 2026. While this role is in our Health Care Litigation Practice Group, the associate may participate in a range of commercial litigation, both related and unrelated to health care. Applicants who have excellent analytical and writing skills, as well as discovery and motion practice experience, are sought to participate as part of a commercial litigation team handling industry-shaping managed care disputes and a variety of other sophisticated commercial conflicts. A federal or state appellate clerkship is required. This role offers the opportunity for meaningful involvement in ongoing, high exposure litigation cases. We value associates who demonstrate sound judgment and meticulous attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. The salary range for this position is $205,000 to $250,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. If you are a dedicated and hardworking legal professional, we would like to hear from you. New Jersey law license is required for consideration.

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The Winston-Salem office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. is seeking an associate with three to five years of litigation experience to join its commercial litigation practice group. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials and excellent written and oral advocacy skills, with experience in depositions, discovery, motion practice, and trials. This position offers the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility in a sophisticated and active practice involving complex litigation matters. Experience in construction and/or financial services litigation is preferred. The associate will work closely with experienced litigation shareholders who provide active mentoring, direct client contact, and hands-on professional development. We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented attorney with sound judgment and a genuine interest in building a long-term practice.

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The law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a shareholder or counsel-level Business Transactional Tax attorney to join its thriving Business Department. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of relevant corporate and transactional tax experience and serve as a trusted advisor for internal and external firm clients.

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The law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a shareholder-level attorney with significant experience in traditional labor law to join our nationally-recognized Labor & Employment practice. Ideal applicants should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in traditional labor law, with deep management-side labor experience, looking to build and grow a practice within a collaborative and entrepreneurial firm culture. Applicants must have a self-sustaining portable book of business and have a demonstrated track record of success representing employers. This is a unique opportunity to develop and lead the Firm’s traditional labor capabilities across industries and our geographic footprint. Admission to practice in the state where the attorney will be based required.

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