We're Looking for a Different Breed.
Are you driven and creative? Active in the client industries you serve? Passionate about delivering uncompromising legal service? Making a lateral move to Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson may be the right move for you.
With attorneys and strategic partners across three Louisiana offices, a highly skilled and well-organized support staff, and a leading-edge legal research and information management system, BSW is one of the largest law firms in Louisiana and among the larger firms in the South. Every client, from Fortune 500 companies to one-person startups, gets our best. And we maintain the highest peer rating, given by Martindale-Hubbell.
Join our team and you'll work with some of the most respected, knowledgeable attorneys in their practice specialties. We employ a team approach to service each of our practice areas, and we strive to become trusted partners with each of our clients, from one-person start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.
But our penchant for involvement doesn't end after work.
Year after year, our firm roster reads like a “Who's Who?” of community and business organization presidents, directors, and officers. Lending their leadership skills to such diverse interests as the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, the Council for a Better Louisiana, the Louisiana Committee of 100 Black Men, and the Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation, our attorneys have also served as appointed and elected government officials, as well as officers and directors in the American, Louisiana, and Baton Rouge Bar Associations.
The firm is equally committed to balancing the professional and personal lives of each of our lawyers. That’s why we seek associates with superior academic credentials and diverse personal backgrounds - women and men who are interested in achieving professional and personal success. We want those who are adept at providing innovative, effective, and timely legal counsel to clients, while also attending to the well being of their families, communities and the legal profession.
Compensation and Benefits
Our compensation and benefits are among the highest for the legal communities in which we practice. Associate benefit include life, medical, dental, and disability insurance; a 401 (k) tax-deferred savings plan; and reimbursement of bar examination fees, bar review course fees, certain bar association membership fees, and the cost of attendance at continuing legal education programs. We also provide training in legal writing and presentation skills, as well as internal/external continuing education and regular firm/departmental lunches and discussion forums.
Career Opportunities
Position Title: Associate Attorney — Government & Business Practice
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Position Overview
We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join a practice focused on the intersection of government and business, with an emphasis on insurance regulatory matters. This is a growth-track position with direct mentorship from a senior practitioner who remains actively engaged in client matters. The role offers a pathway toward subject-matter expertise and long-term client relationships.
Why This Role is Unique
This is not high-volume litigation or isolated research work. You will engage on matters where legal, business, and political factors intersect. You will learn how regulatory systems function, how industry decisions are made, and how to guide clients through issues that do not always have a template answer. Ideal for a candidate who wants to build a niche and become known for problem-solving in this space.
Qualifications
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J.D. from an accredited law school.
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Licensed to practice law in Louisiana or ability to become licensed promptly.
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2-7 years of legal experience preferred; however, we will consider any candidate, regardless of level of experience, who is highly motivated and demonstrates the capability to succeed in this practice.
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Prior exposure to insurance regulatory, administrative, government, or business regulatory work is a plus but not required.
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Demonstrated ability to apply legal knowledge to real-life, fact-specific situations, particularly where there may not be a clear precedent.
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Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to handle complex and sometimes ambiguous legal issues.
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Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, and organization in written and oral work product.
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Comfort working with senior practitioners and high-profile stakeholders, including business and political leaders.
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Excellent judgment, integrity, and professionalism.
Responsibilities
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Support senior counsel on a wide range of insurance regulatory and government relations matters, including:
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Regulatory filings, approvals, and compliance issues.
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Licensing, form and rate filings, and other regulatory submissions.
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Legislative and regulatory monitoring and analysis.
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Conduct legal research and analysis on novel issues with limited precedent; present practical solutions that balance legal, business, and political considerations.
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Draft and review memoranda, regulatory submissions, opinion letters, comment letters, and advisory materials.
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Participate in meetings with clients, regulators, and industry stakeholders; assist with legislative, regulatory, and industry presentations.
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Maintain high standards of client service: responsiveness, clarity, proactive communication, and ownership of deadlines.
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
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Performance-based bonus eligibility.
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Full benefits package.
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CLE, professional memberships, and development support.
To Apply
Submit resume, writing sample, and brief introduction to: Joseph.Cefalu@bswllp.com
Position Title: Lateral Construction Law Attorney
To apply or for any other inquiries, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@bswllp.com.
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Experience Required:
10+ years in Construction Law & Litigation We are seeking an experienced Construction Law Attorney to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a decade or more of hands-on experience representing owners, contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in all aspects of construction law — from contract negotiation and drafting to complex litigation and dispute resolution.
Key Responsibilities:
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Handle construction-related litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
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Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts, subcontracts, and related agreements.
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Advise clients on risk management, project compliance, and claims avoidance.
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Manage a diverse caseload with a focus on delivering exceptional client service.
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Work collaboratively with firm partners and clients across multiple projects and jurisdictions.
Qualifications:
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J.D. from an accredited law school.
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Licensed and in good standing with the Louisiana Bar.
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Minimum 10 years of construction law and litigation experience.
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Strong knowledge of public and private construction projects, lien law, and contract disputes.
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Excellent research, writing, and negotiation skills.
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive compensation and benefits package.
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A collaborative, growth-oriented work environment.
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Opportunities for client development and partnership track consideration.
If you’re a seasoned advocate with a passion for construction law and client success, we’d love to hear from you.
To Apply
Submit resume, writing sample, and brief introduction to: Joseph.Cefalu@bswllp.com
Position Title: Associate Attorney — Transactional
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson seeks a transactional associate for its Baton Rouge office. You will work closely with senior partners on matters involving formation of entities, the purchase and sale of businesses and real estate, corporate and legal governance, commercial loan transactions, and preparation of ancillary agreements related thereto.
Key responsibilities include:
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Preparing and negotiating purchase agreements, finance and loan agreements, and ancillary agreements
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Forming new entities and drafting organizational documents
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Drafting board and member authorizing resolutions and related consents
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Organizing and reviewing due diligence documents
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Managing closing checklists, regulatory filings tied to transactions, and post-closing compliance deliverables
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Conducting targeted research and drafting practical memos
Qualifications:
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J.D. from an accredited law school
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Licensed in Louisiana or ability to become licensed promptly
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2-7 years of legal experience preferred; however, we will consider any candidate, regardless of level of experience, who is highly motivated and demonstrates the capability to succeed
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Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, and organization
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Business judgment, professionalism, and comfort working with senior partners.
Why BSW:
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This is a growth-track position with direct mentorship from one or more senior partners
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Competitive compensation, bonus eligibility, full benefits, and professional development support
Application Instructions:
Please email your resume, a writing sample, and a brief introduction to Joseph.Cefalu@bswllp.com
Recruiting Partner
(225) 381-3176
joseph.cefalu@bswllp.com
