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Corporate and Real Estate Associate  Brussels
Our Brussels office seeks an associate for its corporate and real estate practice. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of legal experience with strong commercial skills, be a native Dutch speaker and be fluent in English (additional knowledge of French is a plus). In addition to your Belgian Law degree, an LL.M. from a US or UK university is considered a valuable asset. The position offers the right candidate the opportunity to work in all areas of business law as part of a team in a multicultural and challenging environment. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials.

To apply, please e-mail your CV and letter of motivation to Patricia Williams at pwilliams@ssd.com.

Corporate Associate  Palo Alto
Our Palo Alto office seeks an associate to join our business practice with a minimum of three years of experience drafting and preparing legal documents in various corporate matters, including domestic and international private equity matters, M&A transactions, and joint ventures in China. Domestic and international travel is required, as is spoken and written fluency in English and Chinese (Mandarin). Principals only. No phone calls, please.

Please submit resume and cover letter to:

Cheryl Reames Cowan
Recruiting Manager
600 Hansen Way
Palo Alto, CA 94111
Telephone: +1.650.843.3343
Facsimile: +1.650.843.8777
ccowan@ssd.com

Corporate Tax Associate  Rio de Janeiro
Nosso escritório no Rio de Janeiro procura advogado com 3 a 5 anos de formado, tendo experiência principalmente na área de consultoria fiscal, em escritório ou consultoria Big Four, com vivência em processos de restruturação societária e de financiamento. O canditado deverá   ser residente no Rio de Janeiro, ter excelente habilidade na redação jurídica além de fluência no idioma inglês. A capacidade de se comunicar em Espanhol será um diferencial.

Our office in Rio de Janeiro seeks an associate with 3 to 5 years of experience in tax law, including corporate restructuring and finance, with a law office or one of the big four consultants. The candidate must be a Rio de Janeiro resident with excellent ability in legal writing beyond fluency in the English language. Spanish language fluency is a plus.

Reply in confidence to:

Meli Almeida
Derraik Advogados
Associado a - Associated with
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey
Praia de Botafogo, 440, 14° andar
22250-040 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil
dir.: +55-21-2271-3345
tel.: +55-21-2271-3300
fax: +55-21-2271-3311
email: aalmeida@ssd.com

Corporate Tax Associate (3-5 years experience)  Rio de Janeiro
Nosso escritório no Rio de Janeiro procura advogado com 3 a 5 anos de formado, tendo experiência principalmente na área de consultoria fiscal, em escritório ou consultoria Big Four, com vivência em processos de restruturação societária e de financiamento. O canditado deverá ter excelente habilidade na redação jurídica além de fluência no idioma inglês. A capacidade de se comunicar em Espanhol será um diferencial.

Our office in Rio de Janeiro seeks an associate with 3 to 5 years of experience in tax law, including corporate restructuring and finance, with a law office or one of the big four consultants. The candidate must have excellent ability in legal writing beyond fluency in the English language. Spanish language fluency is a plus.

Reply in confidence to:

Meli Almeida
Derraik Advogados
Associado a - Associated with
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey
Praia de Botafogo, 440, 14° andar
22250-040 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil
dir.: +55-21-2271-3345
tel.: +55-21-2271-3300
fax: +55-21-2271-3311
email: aalmeida@ssd.com

Estate Planning Associate  Columbus
Our Columbus office is currently seeking an associate to join our estate planning practice. Ideal candidates will have one to four years of experience in estate planning, business and tax matters. Qualified candidates will have excellent academic credentials along with superior writing, communication and problem-solving skills. EOE/AA.

Interested candidates should forward a cover letter, resume and copy of law school transcript.

Reply in confidence to:

Keyomah K. Shakoor
Recruiting Manager
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.
41 South High Street
1300 Huntington Center
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Tel: +1.614.365.2753
Fax: +1.614.365.2499
Email: kshakoor@ssd.com

German Rechtsreferendare  Frankfurt
For German Rechtsreferendare we offer the opportunity to join the Frankfurt office during their training (e.g. Anwaltsstation, Wahlstation). It is also possible to spend parts of the training in one of the international Squire Sanders offices.

Reply in confidence to:

Claudia Schaefer
Personnel/ Facility Coordinator
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.
Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater
Taunusanlage 17
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Email: cschaefer@ssd.com

Intellectual Property Associate  San Francisco
The San Francisco office seeks an associate with 2+ years of patent prosecution experience. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and interpersonal skills, and USPTO registration. Position requires degree in chemical engineering. MS or PhD preferred. Principals only. No phone calls please.

Please submit resume and cover letter to:

Ms. Ani Kantarci
Human Resources/Recruiting Manager
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.
One Maritime Plaza, Suite 300
San Francisco, California 94111
Tel: +1.415.954.0388
Fax: +1.415.393.9887
akantarci@ssd.com

Intellectual Property Associate  Phoenix
The Phoenix office seeks associates to add to a growing Intellectual Property Group. Candidates seeking these positions must (1) be registered patent attorneys with 2+ years of experience in patent prosecution and client counseling and (2) have a degree and experience in the electrical or chemical arts, though candidates must also have experience in the mechanical arts. Licensing, opinion drafting, litigation support experience and trademark expertise are also desired. The position offers the right candidate the opportunity to assume early and significant responsibility. Highly competitive compensation and benefits. EOE/AA.

Reply in confidence to:

Beth Hoffman
Recruiting Manager
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.
40 N. Central Avenue
Suite 2700
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Fax: +1.602.253.8129
E-mail: opportunities.phx@ssd.com

Intellectual Property Associate  Tysons Corner
Our Tysons Corner office seeks an associate or patent agent to join our Intellectual Property Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of patent prosecution experience. Electrical Engineering or Physics background preferred. The ideal candidate will be a registered Patent Attorney or Agent with experience in all aspects of patent prosecution including client counseling, patent application drafting, prosecution and appeals. Licensing, opinion drafting and litigation experience is also a plus, as is trademark and copyright expertise. The position offers the right candidate the opportunity to provide patent, trademark, and copyright counseling to a large client base. EOE/AA

Reply in confidence to:

Elaine Gregg
Regional Human Resources Manager
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.
1201 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20004
egregg@ssd.com

International Dispute Resolution and Litigation Lawyer  Miami
Responsibilities: 
Represent firm clients in civil, commercial, and arbitration matters before state and federal US courts, arbitration panels and international tribunals.  Prepare and file motions, pleadings and briefs. Draft legal memoranda and opinions.  Advise firm clients and render legal advice on US and Latin American law, including Dominican Republic (D.R.) and Civil Code legal matters. Represent firm clients before US and Latin American state agencies.  Advise Latin American clients on issues involving U.S. and Florida law utilizing verbal and written Spanish.  Advise U.S. clients on issues of D.R. law and represent U.S. clients before Dominican courts.

Education:
U.S. Juris Doctor degree and equivalent foreign law degree (Licenciatura en Derechos).

Experience:
Two (2) years experience as licensed litigation attorney.

Special Requirements: 
Florida Bar; United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida; licensed to practice law in Dominican Republic or other Latin American Jurisdiction; Civil litigation experience in civil law system; international litigation and arbitration experience; and fluency in written and verbal English and Spanish.

For additional information, please contact:

Sandra Cigalotti
Recruiting Manager 
200 South Biscayne Blvd.
Ste 4000
Miami, Florida 33131
SCigalotti@ssd.com 

No recruiting firms please

Litigation Associate  Cleveland
Our Cleveland office seeks an associate for our dynamic litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of experience in high level commercial and business litigation. A background in business consulting, finance, economics or accounting is a plus. Candidates must be highly motivated and possess excellent academic credentials along with superior writing and communication skills. The position offers the right candidate the opportunity to assume significant responsibility early on high profile matters. EOE/AA.

Reply in confidence to:

Mimi Harb Hicks
HR Manager
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.
4900 Key Tower
127 Public Square
Cleveland, Ohio 44114-1304
Tel: +1.216.479.8783
Fax: +1.216.479.8780
Email: Opportunities.cle@ssd.com

Tax Associate  Cleveland
Our U.S. offices are currently seeking a junior to mid-level tax associate to join the firm's taxation practice. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year experience with a major law or accounting firm and be thoroughly familiar with subchapter C, subchapter K and tax-exempt finance issues. Qualified candidates will have excellent academic credentials along with superior writing, communication and problem-solving skills. EOE/AA.

Interested candidates should forward a cover letter, resume, writing sample and copy of law school transcript.

Reply in confidence to:

Mimi H. Hicks
Human Resources Manager
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.
4900 Key Tower
127 Public Square
Cleveland, OH 44114-1304
+1.216.479.8783
Fax: +1.216.479.8780
Opportunities.CLE@ssd.com

Tax Associate  Phoenix
Our Phoenix office is seeking a midlevel associate to join its tax practice.  Minimum qualifications include three to five years of tax consulting and partnership experience with a large law firm.  Qualified candidates will have excellent academic credentials along with superior writing, communication and problem-solving skills.  Most desirable candidate will possess a LL.M. degree in Taxation.  AA/EOE 

Forward resume to:

Beth Hoffman
HR and Recruiting Manager
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.
40 N. Central Avenue
Suite 2700
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Fax: +1.602.253.8129
E-mail: opportunities.phx@ssd.com








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