LATERALS & ASSOCIATES

BrownWinick is widely regarded in the legal and business communities as one of Iowa’s major firms. The firm has a sophisticated and respected transactional practice and an equally respected active litigation practice. The firm also offers a very strong lobbying group to assist clients with legislative and governmental needs. We serve a diverse clientele which includes large corporations, farm cooperatives, small family-owned businesses, and individuals.

Our attorneys have distinguished themselves both academically and professionally; however, more important than our collective credentials is the character of our firm. Our attorneys have chosen to practice at BrownWinick because of the dynamic, challenging nature of our practice and our balance of work and personal life. Our members each bring to the firm strong individual commitments to client relationships based on a strategic, result-oriented, common-sense approach to the attorney’s role. We carefully recruit and train associates who possess the attributes and attitudes necessary to deliver on our commitment.

In addition to identifying candidates through BrownWinick’s Summer Associate Program, the firm hires associates through on-campus interviewing of third-year law students and a review of resumes received by the Recruiting Committee from interested applicants. Some of BrownWinick’s associates are hired after completion of federal and state judicial clerkships. The firm also hires lateral attorneys for associate and partner positions as needed.

You are welcome to submit an online application and we will keep it on file for consideration, should a position become available.

Real Estate Attorney - Member & Associate Positions

Location: Des Moines or Coralville, Iowa 
Practice Area: Real Estate 
Job Type: Full-Time 

Due to dynamic and sustained growth, BrownWinick, a 90+ attorney firm, is excited to announce two opportunities in our Real Estate practice group: 

• Member-Level Real Estate Attorney (6+ years’ real estate experience) 
• Associate Real Estate Attorney (2+ years’ real estate experience) 

We are seeking experienced, motivated, and client-focused attorneys who are team players and are passionate about real estate law and eager to grow with a collaborative, forward-thinking team. 

Member-Level Attorney – Key Responsibilities & Requirements 

Responsibilities: 

• Serve as a senior member of the Real Estate team, providing strategic counsel to clients on a broad range of real estate matters. 
• Manage and expand client relationships, including business development and cross-collaboration across the firm. 
• Train and mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the continued growth of the practice group. 

Requirements: 

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in transactional real estate law. 
• Strong client service and communication skills. 
• Bar admission in Iowa is required (or eligibility to waive in). 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in tax credit and government incentive agreements and transactions. 
• Experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts and subcontracts. 
• Experience drafting and negotiating real estate financing documents. 
  

 

Associate Attorney – Key Responsibilities & Requirements 

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct legal research. 
• Draft real estate transactional documents, including, but not limited to, purchase and sale agreements, real estate financing instruments, conveyance documents, construction agreements, and commercial and residential leases. 
• Work directly with clients and contribute to compliance, strategy, and team discussions. 

Requirements: 

• 2+ years of experience in transactional real estate law. 
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills. 
• Strong academic credentials. 
• Bar admission in Iowa is required (or eligibility to waive in). 

Why Join Us? 

At BrownWinick, we offer: 

• A collegial and inclusive culture committed to professional development. 
• Opportunities to work on high-impact matters for sophisticated clients. 
• Competitive compensation and benefits. 
• Real paths for growth and leadership. 
• Dynamic firm growth and opportunities. 

To Apply: 
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to careers@brownwinick.com. Be sure to indicate whether you’re applying for the Member or Associate position. 

 

Labor & Employment Attorney - Member & Associate Positions

Location: Des Moines or Coralville, Iowa 
Practice Area: Labor & Employment Law 
Job Type: Full-Time 

Due to dynamic and sustained growth, BrownWinick, a 90+ attorney firm, is excited to announce two opportunities in our Labor & Employment practice group: 

• Member-Level Labor & Employment Attorney (6+ years’ experience) 
• Associate Labor & Employment Attorney (2+ years’ experience) 

We are seeking experienced, motivated, and client-focused attorneys who are team players and are passionate about labor and employment law and eager to grow with a collaborative, forward-thinking team. 

Member-Level Attorney – Key Responsibilities & Requirements 

Responsibilities: 

• Serve as a senior member of the Labor & Employment team, providing strategic counsel to clients on a broad range of workplace matters. 
• Manage and expand client relationships, including business development and cross-collaboration across the firm. 
• Lead state and federal litigation and administrative agency matters (EEOC, DOL, NLRB, etc.). 
•  Advise on compliance and employee matters including but not limited to discipline, terminations, performance improvement, leave of absences, etc. 
• Perform policy drafting, investigations, and trainings. 
• Serve as a business partner to clients in order to assess risk versus benefits of employment related decisions. 
• Train and mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the continued growth of the practice group. 

Requirements: 

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in labor & employment law. 
• Strong litigation, counseling, and client service skills. 
• Bar admission in Iowa required (or eligibility to waive in). 

Associate Attorney – Key Responsibilities & Requirements 

Responsibilities: 

• Participate in state and federal litigation, including discovery, depositions, motions, mediations and trials.   
• Handle administrative proceedings before the EEOC, ICRC, NLRB, DOL, IWD and others.  
• Be a part of investigations, employment counseling, and transactional due diligence. 
• Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda, motions, and client documents. 
• Work directly with clients and contribute to compliance, strategy, litigation avoidance and team discussions. 

Requirements: 

• 2+ years of experience in labor and employment law. 
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills. 
• Experience with employment litigation and counseling. 
• Strong academic credentials. 
• Bar admission in Iowa required (or eligibility to waive in). 

Why Join Us? 

At BrownWinick, we offer: 

• A collegial and inclusive culture committed to professional development. 
• Opportunities to work on high-impact matters for sophisticated clients. 
• Competitive compensation and benefits. 
• Real paths for growth and leadership. 
• Dynamic firm growth and opportunities. 

To Apply: 
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to careers@brownwinick.com. Be sure to indicate whether you’re applying for the Member or Associate position. 

 

Immigration Attorney

Employment Practice Group

We are seeking a full-time, qualified attorney with 3+ years of experience, primarily in business immigration law, to join our Employment Practice Group. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized. Experience in employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant visas, I-9 filings and E-Verify, as well as immigration audits and raids, is essential. Excellent academic credentials and strong writing skills are required.

What You’ll Do: As an Immigration Attorney at BrownWinick Law Firm, you will have the opportunity to manage a wide range of immigration-related legal matters within the employment space. You will be responsible for advising clients on business immigration processes, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and supporting businesses with immigration audits and workforce authorization matters. This is a client-facing role that requires both legal expertise and an understanding of the intersection between immigration law and employment practices.

You’ll work closely with our Employment Practice Group and assist in developing strategies that align with the firm’s priorities. Your contributions will help clients navigate complex immigration challenges while providing comprehensive, strategic legal support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on business immigration matters, including employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1, etc.).
• Handle I-9 filings, E-Verify processes, and employment eligibility compliance.
• Support clients through immigration audits and assist in managing responses to government inquiries or raids.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients, providing ongoing immigration law support and advice.
• Work closely with the firm’s leadership to ensure immigration practices align with the firm’s broader legal strategy and goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to ensure the integration of immigration law into broader business and employment strategies.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in business immigration law.
• Experience with employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant visas, I-9 filings, E-Verify, and immigration audits.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong client service skills with the ability to build and maintain lasting relationships.

Why Join Us? At BrownWinick Law Firm, you will work in a collaborative, supportive environment that values professional growth and development. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence clients' business strategies through expert immigration legal guidance while working alongside a dynamic team. If you are looking for a position where you can leverage your expertise to make a significant impact in business immigration law, this is the ideal opportunity.

How to Apply:

Submit your application directly through LinkedIn or via email at careers@BrownWinick.com.

Join BrownWinick and become part of a dynamic team where we succeed together and empower each other to achieve our fullest potential.

Corporate/M&A and Securities Attorney

BrownWinick Law Firm is seeking a full-time qualified associate attorney with 1-5 years of experience to join our Corporate Practice Group. Partner-level opportunities are available for qualified candidates. Candidates must be proactive, detail-oriented, and organized. Candidates should also have experience in transactional work, including mergers and acquisitions and securities. Excellent academic credentials and writing skills are required.

Intellectual Property Attorney

Due to continued growth, the BrownWinick Law Firm is seeking a qualified patent attorney to join its Intellectual Property practice group. The ideal candidate will be registered with the federal patent bar and have at least two years of experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Experience with copyrights and trademark registration and prosecution is a plus.

Responsibilities include patentability analyses; drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications; licensing and transactional work; advising and counseling clients on various matters involving copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets; and working with other attorneys on litigation and transactional matters involving intellectual property. The ideal candidate must: be willing and able to practice in more than a single technical area, possess exceptional interpersonal and client relation skills, have the desire to continue learning, and have a sincere interest in working in Des Moines, Iowa.