Jobs at Barnes & Thornburg

Manage day-to-day and strategic administrative functions across HR, operations, facilities, administrative support, and office financials. Supervise and develop staff, oversee recruiting and onboarding, administer timekeeping and budgets, manage vendor and facilities relationships, process invoices, plan office events, and serve as operational liaison and advisor to leadership to ensure smooth office operations.

Advise on the formation, structuring, operation, financing, and regulation of private investment funds and their advisers. Draft, revise, and negotiate fund documents; coordinate fund launches and closings; and assist with federal and state regulatory filings and compliance obligations for investment advisers. The role requires New York bar admission, fund formation experience, and knowledge of key federal securities and investment adviser laws.

Provide general office services and event support including IT troubleshooting, processing invoices/expenses in Emburse, receptionist coverage, inventory and vendor management, conference room setup/breakdown, mailings and document preparation, maintenance coordination, closing duties, and occasional after-hours work. Maintain personnel lists, assist with onboarding space preparation, and perform other administrative tasks.

Provide lender-side representation on syndicated and asset-based loan transactions, draft and negotiate credit and security documentation, handle restructurings/workouts, manage acquisition and leveraged financings, and maintain client relationships while working closely with partners.

Represent lender clients on syndicated and asset- and cash-flow lending matters. Draft and negotiate credit, security, intercreditor and real estate documents; handle restructurings, workouts, acquisition and leveraged financings, and manage transactions from structuring through closing.

Advise on the formation, structuring, operation, financing, and regulation of private investment funds and their advisers. Draft, revise, and negotiate fund documents; coordinate fund launches and closings; and assist with federal and state regulatory filings and compliance obligations for investment advisers.

Support litigation practice in California courts, assist with documents, manage deadlines, conduct legal research, and collaborate with teams.

Support IP attorneys by docketing, maintaining files, preparing and electronically filing U.S., PCT and foreign patent documents, drafting correspondence, coordinating deadlines, and producing docket and portfolio reports under supervision.

The Chief Human Resources Officer leads the firm’s HR strategy and department, advising C-suite leaders on workforce planning and organizational initiatives. Responsibilities include recruiting, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, HRIS oversight, policy development, employment-law compliance, regulatory reporting, and workforce analytics. The role manages HR budgets and teams, oversees employment processes, partners with legal counsel, and supports talent development, organizational capability, and strategic change across a multi-state or global organization.

Provide counsel on aviation and general corporate matters, support aircraft transactions (acquisitions, leasing, financing), draft and negotiate transaction documents, advise on structuring and compliance, manage multiple client matters, and collaborate across offices.

Advise clients on international trade issues, handle regulatory matters, provide compliance guidance, draft documents, and manage multiple cases for exceptional service.

The Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys in litigation phases, conducting research, filing documents, managing case files, and assisting with trial preparations.

Support immigration and global mobility practice by preparing and managing business non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and consular applications, communicating with Japanese-speaking clients, reviewing Japanese documents, maintaining case dockets, and keeping the team updated on immigration developments.

The Product Liability Litigation Associate will handle complex litigation involving product liability, including discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. A strong motivation for trial work and California Bar admission are essential.

The Securities Attorney will advise clients on SEC reporting obligations and draft necessary filings, focusing on securities laws and corporate governance.

Assist litigation teams with eDiscovery projects, manage eDiscovery workflows, conduct document analysis, and support trial preparation.

The Litigation Associate will handle complex litigation cases, focusing on product liability and torts, particularly for pharmaceutical products and medical devices. Responsibilities include managing litigation phases, conducting research, and collaborating within teams.

Drive client development and marketing for assigned practice groups, focusing on client retention, expansion, and sector visibility. Create and execute BD strategies, prepare pitches and RFP responses, coordinate events and thought leadership, onboard lateral attorneys, leverage BI and BD tools for research, and collaborate with communications, proposals, and pricing teams to track ROI and support attorneys in business development.

Provide paralegal support for business immigration and global mobility matters, focusing on Japanese-speaking clients. Prepare and review USCIS and consular filings (DS-160), manage case dockets, communicate with clients and attorneys in Japanese and English, analyze documents, and stay current on immigration developments.

Represent corporate policyholders in complex insurance coverage litigation, arbitrations, and recoveries; advise clients on recovery strategy; analyze policies and coverage issues; draft pleadings and legal memoranda; coordinate with insurers, brokers, adjusters, and defense counsel; support all phases of litigation through discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.