Careers

We are seeking a senior attorney to serve as Managing Partner and lead the expansion of our firm across practice areas and jurisdictions. Ideal candidates bring strong leadership credentials, a portable book of business (minimum $750K), and enjoy building teams and growing a business.

This role of Managing Partner requires a seasoned attorney with deep expertise in law, client development and practice management who is motivated to:

• Expand the firm’s presence and reputation.
• Shape the future of our practice and contribute to the firm’s continued growth.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture among attorneys and legal staff.
• Lead business development efforts, working closely with Firm Founder to grow our practice in different jurisdictions.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, leveraging a solid book of business.
• Ensure the highest standards of legal practice, ethics and client-focused service are upheld.

YOU ARE:

• A stellar attorney with at least 10 years’ experience in law and in managing senior personnel.
• A natural leader. You take initiative and are not afraid of difficult conversations.
• Action-oriented with a sense of urgency for accomplishing goals.
• A clear communicator who speaks plain-English (legalese only when necessary).
• Conscientious and highly accountable.
• A problem solver.  You find solutions and improve efficiency.
• An accomplished rainmaker, with a portable book of business of at least $750,000.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and confident. You’ve got this.
• Responsive and proactive. You keep those that need to know very well-informed.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WOULD:

• Work out of our New York City office and be a key player on our Leadership Team.
• Oversee attorney performance in alignment with our Core Values.
• Lead our partners, associates, law clerks and paralegals, creating opportunity for development at all levels.
• Assist with identifying and recruiting A-player attorney and staff.
• Ensure workload is properly distributed, considering expertise and capacity.
• Handle client communication and drive satisfaction with work product.
• Develop and enforce cross-functional accountability measures.

WHY US:

• As we continue to grow, leadership is important to us – we provide an environment that promotes management development.
• We provide comprehensive administrative support to allow you to focus on the work that matters.
• You will have the opportunity to lead the next generation of exceptional lawyers.
• Diversity is valued and welcomed at Romano Law.  We appreciate differing backgrounds, experiences, and thoughts.
• We promote team engagement in our collaborative, communicative, and approachable environment.
• We strive to create an environment that promotes happiness and success for each of our team members.  We go to great lengths to make this happen.
• Total Compensation – $400,000 – $750,000 or more (based on experience, book of business, and performance).

TO BE CONSIDERED:

At Romano Law, we believe everyone has the right to be happy and successful in their role and we go to great lengths to make this happen. Please tell us a little about yourself by clicking “Submit Application”.

• In your cover letter, be sure to include your answer to the question “Which of our Core Values most resonates with you?” and where you learned about this role.

Your application will be considered ONLY if you have followed ALL the instructions above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION

We are seeking a senior Employment Partner to join our firm and help grow our employment department. Ideal candidates bring deep experience across employment matters, a portable book of business (minimum $500K) and an interest in working in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

YOU ARE:

• An attorney with over 10 years of employment law experience. (California employment law experience is a plus.)
• Licensed to practice in New York, California, Florida, Texas or elsewhere in the U.S. or the UK, with a portable book of business of at least $500,000.
• A natural leader, experienced in advising employers on all aspects of employment law.
•  Practical, prepared and resourceful with excellent people skills.
• An efficient and effective plain-English communicator.
• Conscientious, thorough and highly accountable.
• Motivated to learn and improve.  Receptive to constructive feedback.
• Polished, poised, energetic with a strong work ethic.
• Always responsive and often proactive, keeping your clients (and team) well-informed.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WOULD:

• Lead the Employment Department and report to the Managing Partner.
• Supervise lawyers, paralegals, law clerks, and externs on your team.
• Lead by example: with your diligence, drive for success and positive attitude.
• Continue to develop your own book of business and help drive the continued growth of the firm.

WHY US:

• As we continue to grow, leadership is important to us – we provide an environment that promotes management development.
• We provide comprehensive administrative support to allow you to focus on the work that matters.
• You will have the opportunity to lead the next generation of exceptional lawyers.
• Diversity is valued and welcomed at Romano Law.  We appreciate differing backgrounds, experiences, and thoughts.
• We promote team engagement in our collaborative, communicative, and approachable environment.
• We strive to create an environment that promotes happiness and success for each of our team members.  We go to great lengths to make this happen.
• Total Compensation – $250,000 – $750,000 or more (based on experience, book of business, and performance).

TO BE CONSIDERED:

At Romano Law, we believe everyone has the right to be happy and successful in their role and we go to great lengths to make this happen. Please tell us a little about yourself by clicking “Submit Application”.

• In your cover letter, be sure to include your answer to the question “What’s the biggest shift you’ve seen in what clients expect from their lawyers?”

Your application will be considered ONLY if you have followed ALL the instructions above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION

We are seeking a senior Litigation Partner to join our firm and help grow our practice. Ideal candidates bring deep experience across all aspects of litigation, a portable book of business (minimum $500K) and an interest in working in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

YOU ARE:

• A stellar attorney with at least 10 full years of experience litigating commercial disputes.
• Licensed to practice in New York, California, Florida, Texas or elsewhere in the U.S. or UK, with a portable book of business of at least $500,000.
• A natural leader, experienced in drafting pleadings, discovery documents, and motions.
• Practical, prepared and resourceful with excellent people skills.
• An efficient and effective plain-English communicator.
• Conscientious, thorough and highly accountable.
• Motivated to learn and improve.  Receptive to constructive feedback.
• Polished, poised, energetic with a strong work ethic.
• Always responsive and often proactive, keeping your clients (and team) well-informed.

YOU HAVE:

• Been involved in document production and understand how the process works.
• Attended court conferences and depositions as a first or second chair.
• A real passion for being a litigator.
• A great sense of humor and litigation deadlines do not phase you.
• Experience litigating copyright, trademark, or employment matters (a plus, not required).

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WOULD:

• Report to our Litigation Chair.
• Draft, review and revise pleadings, discovery, motions and deliver practical advice.
• Supervise lawyers, paralegals, law clerks, and externs on your team.
• Attend court conferences, take depositions and argue motions, as your skills grow.
• Lead by example: with your work ethic, constructive feedback, and positive attitude.
• Have significant client contact.
• Be involved in client development and the growth of the firm.
• Continue to develop your own book of business and help drive the continued growth of the firm.

WHY US:

• As we continue to grow, leadership is important to us – we provide an environment that promotes management development.
• We provide comprehensive administrative support to allow you to focus on the work that matters.
• You will have the opportunity to lead the next generation of exceptional lawyers.
• Diversity is valued and welcomed at Romano Law.  We appreciate differing backgrounds, experiences, and thoughts.
• We promote team engagement in our collaborative, communicative, and approachable environment.
• We strive to create an environment that promotes happiness and success for each of our team members.  We go to great lengths to make this happen.
• Total Compensation – $250,000 – $750,000 or more (based on experience, book of business, and performance).

TO BE CONSIDERED:

At Romano Law, we believe everyone has the right to be happy and successful in their role and we go to great lengths to make this happen. Please tell us a little about yourself by clicking “Submit Application”.

• In your cover letter, be sure to include your answer to the question “What’s the biggest shift you’ve seen in what clients expect from their lawyers?”

Your application will be considered ONLY if you have followed ALL the instructions above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION

We are seeking a senior Corporate Partner to join our firm and help grow our practice. Ideal candidates bring deep transactional experience, a portable book of business (minimum $500K) and an interest in working in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

​YOU ARE:

• An attorney with over 10 years of corporate transactional experience.
• Licensed to practice in New York, California, Florida, Texas or elsewhere in the U.S. or the UK, with a portable book of business of at least $500,000.
• A natural leader, experienced in structuring and negotiating M&A transactions.
• Practical, prepared and resourceful with excellent people skills.
• An efficient and effective plain-English communicator.
• Conscientious, thorough and highly accountable.
• Motivated to learn and improve.  Receptive to constructive feedback.
• Polished, poised, energetic with a strong work ethic.
• Always responsive and often proactive, keeping your clients (and team) well-informed.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WOULD:

• Report to our Corporate Chair.
• Supervise lawyers, paralegals, law clerks, and externs on your team.
• Lead by example: with your work ethic, constructive feedback, and positive attitude.
• Have significant client contact.
• Be involved in client development and the growth of the firm.
• Continue to develop your own book of business and help drive the continued growth of the firm.

WHY US:

• As we continue to grow, leadership is important to us – we provide an environment that promotes management development.
• We provide comprehensive administrative support to allow you to focus on the work that matters.
• You will have the opportunity to lead the next generation of exceptional lawyers.
• Diversity is valued and welcomed at Romano Law.  We appreciate differing backgrounds, experiences, and thoughts.
• We promote team engagement in our collaborative, communicative, and approachable environment.
• We strive to create an environment that promotes happiness and success for each of our team members.  We go to great lengths to make this happen.
• Total Compensation – $250,000 – $750,000 or more (based on experience, book of business, and performance).

TO BE CONSIDERED:

At Romano Law, we believe everyone has the right to be happy and successful in their role and we go to great lengths to make this happen. Please tell us a little about yourself by clicking “Submit Application”.

• In your cover letter, be sure to include your answer to the question“What’s the biggest shift you’ve seen in what clients expect from their lawyers?”

Your application will be considered ONLY if you have followed ALL the instructions above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION

We are seeking a senior Entertainment, Media and Sports Partner to join our firm and help grow our practice. Ideal candidates bring deep experience, a portable book of business (minimum $500K) and an interest in working in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

YOU ARE:

• An attorney with at least 7-10 years’ experience in film and tv production.
• Licensed to practice in New York, California, Florida, Texas or elsewhere in the U.S. or the UK, with a portable book of business of at least $500,000.
• A natural leader with in-depth knowledge of the entertainment industry.
• Familiar with film finance and tax credit issues (not required but preferred).
• Practical, prepared and resourceful with excellent people skills.
• An efficient and effective plain-English communicator.
• Conscientious, thorough and highly accountable.
• Motivated to learn and improve.  Receptive to constructive feedback.
• Polished, poised, energetic with a strong work ethic.
• Always responsive and often proactive, keeping your clients (and team) well-informed.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WOULD:

• Report to our Entertainment Chair.
• Supervise lawyers, paralegals, law clerks, and externs on your team.
• Lead by example: with your work ethic, constructive feedback, and positive attitude.
• Have significant client contact.
• Be involved in client development and the growth of the firm.
• Continue to develop your own book of business and help drive the continued growth of the firm.

WHY US:

• As we continue to grow, leadership is important to us – we provide an environment that promotes management development.
• We provide comprehensive administrative support to allow you to focus on the work that matters.
• You will have the opportunity to lead the next generation of exceptional lawyers.
• Diversity is valued and welcomed at Romano Law.  We appreciate differing backgrounds, experiences, and thoughts.
• We promote team engagement in our collaborative, communicative, and approachable environment.
• We strive to create an environment that promotes happiness and success for each of our team members.  We go to great lengths to make this happen.
• Total Compensation – $250,000 – $750,000 or more (based on experience, book of business, and performance).

TO BE CONSIDERED:

At Romano Law, we believe everyone has the right to be happy and successful in their role and we go to great lengths to make this happen. Please tell us a little about yourself by clicking “Submit Application”.

In your cover letter, be sure to include your answer to the question “What’s the biggest shift you’ve seen in what clients expect from their lawyers?”

Your application will be considered ONLY if you have followed ALL the instructions above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION

We are seeking an experienced senior attorney to serve as Chief Legal Officer and lead the performance and development of our legal team. Ideal candidates bring strong leadership credentials, a portable book of business (minimum $500K), and enjoy building accountable. high-performing teams.

YOU ARE:

• A licensed attorney with at least 10 years’ experience in law and in managing people.
• A natural leader. You take initiative and are not afraid of difficult conversations.
• Action-oriented with a sense of urgency for accomplishing goals.
• A clear communicator who speaks plain-English (legalese only when necessary).
• Conscientious and highly accountable.
• A problem solver.  You find solutions and improve efficiency.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and confident. You’ve got this.
• Responsive and proactive. You keep those that need to know very well-informed.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WOULD:

• Report to the Managing Attorney.
• Lead and elevate our lawyers and participate on our Leadership Team.
• Oversee attorney performance and KPIs. Ensure attorney alignment with Core Values.
• Develop and enforce accountability measures.
• Ensure workload is properly distributed, considering expertise and capacity.
• Handle client communication and satisfaction of work product.
• Assist with recruiting A-Player attorneys and staff.

WHY US:

• As we continue to grow, leadership is important to us – we provide an environment that promotes management development.
• We provide comprehensive administrative support to allow you to focus on the work that matters.
• You will have the opportunity to lead the next generation of exceptional lawyers.
• Diversity is valued and welcomed at Romano Law.  We appreciate differing backgrounds, experiences, and thoughts.
• We promote team engagement in our collaborative, communicative, and approachable environment.
• We strive to create an environment that promotes happiness and success for each of our team members.  We go to great lengths to make this happen.
• Total Compensation – $200,000 – $400,000 or more (based on experience, book of business, and performance).

TO BE CONSIDERED:

At Romano Law, we believe everyone has the right to be happy and successful in their role and we go to great lengths to make this happen. Please tell us a little about yourself by clicking “Submit Application”.

• In your cover letter, be sure to include your answer to the question “What’s the biggest shift you’ve seen in what clients expect from their lawyers?”

Your application will be considered ONLY if you have followed ALL the instructions above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION

YOU ARE:

• A stellar attorney with at least 4-6 full years’ experience in commercial litigation and corporate contracts and transactions.
• Licensed to practice law in New York.
• Conscientious, thorough and you take the accuracy of your work seriously.
• Proactive, driven and good under pressure.  You’re even a little competitive.
• Eager to learn and improve on the job, so you are receptive to feedback.
• Polished, poised, practical, energetic and you have a strong work ethic.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WOULD:

• Report to our Head of Corporate Department.
• Delegate tasks and ensure deadlines are met. Work with and manage junior team members reporting to you.
• Have varied activities including multiple, simultaneous projects that offer learning opportunities.
• Use your expertise-based problem-solving skills to offer innovative solutions.
• Be required to have a high degree of specialized expertise and skill in maintaining established standards of quality and accuracy. You believe that quality should never be compromised.
• Draft, review and revise contracts or agreements and deliver practical, plain English advice.
• Draft, review, and revise demand letters, case pleadings, and motion papers in commercial litigation matters.
• Assist with all substantive aspects of discovery, including drafting discovery requests and responses, and preparing for depositions.
• Support business transactions by preparing ancillary agreements and reviewing key deal terms to help close matters efficiently and cleanly.
• Lead by example: with your work ethic, your drive for success, and positive attitude.
• Be involved in client development, marketing and the growth of the firm. 

WHY US:

• As we continue to grow, professional development is important to us – we provide an environment that promotes that.
• Diversity is valued at Romano Law. We appreciate differing backgrounds and thoughts.
• A collaborative and approachable environment.
• Compensation – $120,000 – $170,000 (based on experience and performance).
• Performance-based bonuses.

TO BE CONSIDERED:

At Romano Law, we believe everyone has the right to be happy and successful in their role and we go to great lengths to make this happen. Please tell us a little about yourself by clicking “Submit Application”.

In your cover letter, be sure to include your answer to the question “How many languages are spoken in New York City?”

SUBMIT APPLICATION

YOU ARE:

• A stellar attorney with at least 4 years of experience in commercial or employment litigation.
• Licensed to practice law in California or New York.
• Conscientious, thorough and you take the accuracy of your work seriously.
• Proactive, driven and good under pressure. You’re even a little competitive.
• Eager to learn and improve on the job, so you are receptive to feedback.
• Polished, poised, practical, energetic and you have a strong work ethic.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WOULD:

• Report to our California Litigation Partner.
• Work from our San Francisco office.
• Delegate tasks and ensure deadlines are met. Work with and manage junior team members reporting to you.
• Have varied activities including multiple, simultaneous projects that offer learning opportunities.
• Use your expertise-based problem-solving skills to offer innovative solutions.
• Be required to have a high degree of specialized expertise and skill in maintaining established standards of quality and accuracy. You believe that quality should never be compromised.
• Draft, review, and revise demand letters, case pleadings, and motion papers in litigation matters.
• Assist with all substantive aspects of discovery, including drafting discovery requests and responses, and preparing for and taking depositions.
• Lead by example: with your work ethic, your drive for success, and positive attitude.
• Be involved in client development, marketing and the growth of the firm.

WHY US:

• As we continue to grow, professional development is important to us –we provide an environment that promotes that.
• Diversity is valued at Romano Law. We appreciate differing backgrounds and thoughts.
• A collaborative and approachable environment.
• Total Compensation – $120,000 – $170,000 (based on experience and performance).

TO BE CONSIDERED:

At Romano Law, we believe everyone has the right to be happy and successful in their role and we go to great lengths to make this happen. Please tell us a little about yourself by clicking “Submit Application”.

In your cover letter, be sure to include your answer to the question “How many languages are spoken in the Bay Area?”

SUBMIT APPLICATION

YOU ARE:

• A highly motivated and detail-oriented individual,
• Interested in marketing and business development,
• Eligible to receive academic credit for this externship,
• A student with a background in marketing. 

YOU HAVE:

• Experience with social media, blogs, and sales,
• Basic knowledge of search engine optimization,
• Strong collaborative skills,
• Exceptional attention to detail, and
• Creative thinking abilities. 

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WOULD:

• Assist in managing the firm’s blog and social media strategy,
• Participate in client onboarding,
• Engage in various marketing and business development tasks,
• Contribute to the firm’s success through innovative ideas. 

YOU WILL ALSO HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO:

• Observe all areas of law firm operations,
• Receive assignments tailored to your interests and goals,
• Gain exposure to corporate, employment, litigation, intellectual property, and entertainment practices. 

TO BE CONSIDERED:

• Email externs@romanolaw.com, subject line “Marketing and Business Development Externship Application.”
• Please submit your (a) resume, (b) cover letter, (c) transcript, and (d) any relevant writing samples or marketing portfolio.
• In the body of the email, In the body of the email, please provide the names of the first and most recent EGOT winners.

Your application will be considered ONLY if all instructions are followed precisely.

YOU ARE:

• A highly motivated and meticulous law student.
• Interested in our practice and eager to learn.
• Eligible to receive academic credit from your law school for the externship placement.
• A rising 2L or rising 3L candidate.

YOU HAVE:

• Strong academics – minimum 3.2 GPA.
• Research and writing skills.
• Contract drafting skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WOULD:

• Review and revise contracts.
• Conduct legal research and drafting.
• Research and write articles on legal topics.

YOU WILL ALSO HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO:

• Participate in client meetings.
• Observe client negotiations.
• Strategize with attorneys in transactional matters and litigation matters.
• Be exposed to the business of law and legal marketing.

TO BE CONSIDERED:

At Romano Law, we believe everyone has the right to be happy and successful in their role and we go to great lengths to make this happen.

· Please submit PDF versions of your (a) resume, (b) cover letter, and be advised that your (c) unofficial transcript, and a (d) writing sample may be requested under separate cover.

· In your cover letter, please provide the answer to the following question: “Which Broadway theater housed a show that was based on a character that entered into the public domain in 2026, and closed after less than four months?”

Your application will be considered ONLY if you have followed ALL the instructions above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION