A dynamic and growing real estate development company is looking for a General Counsel to join the team in Minneapolis. This is a highly strategic and hands-on role for an experienced attorney with a strong background in real estate law.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the company’s primary legal advisor and build the in-house legal function.
Provide counsel on all aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development, financing, and joint ventures.
Oversee contract negotiation, structuring, and documentation for complex real estate and corporate transactions.
Advise senior leadership on legal risk, compliance, governance, and regulatory matters.
Manage relationships with outside counsel and ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal services.
Support strategic growth initiatives and serve as a business-minded partner to the executive team.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
10+ years of legal experience, including significant work in real estate development, acquisitions, leasing, and financing.
Combination of top-tier law firm training and in-house or direct company-side experience strongly preferred.
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to balance legal risk and business opportunity.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently, build systems, and grow a legal function from the ground up.
Excellent communication, judgment, and leadership skills.
A publicly traded company headquartered in the Western Suburbs is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join its growing legal team. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior business leaders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with the preparation and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 filings, and proxy statements.
Maintain corporate records, subsidiary management, and other entity compliance requirements.
Work with internal departments and outside counsel on securities law, compliance, and disclosure matters.
Provide general legal support on contracts, compliance initiatives, and special projects as needed.
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a stellar top national law firm that is quietly expanding its Northern Virginia litigation team due to significant practice growth and client demand. This is an unposted opportunity for mid-level litigation associates to join a dynamic group handling complex commercial matters across industries.
Ideal candidates will have 3+ of big law experience, including:
Experience analyzing, researching, and drafting briefs on sophisticated legal issues
Exposure to motions to dismiss, summary judgment, and class certification matters
Experience with trials, depositions, or hearings (preferred)
This position offers a competitive compensation package ($220k-$350k+), strong mentorship, and the chance to work with a nationally recognized litigation team on high-value matters. DC-commuters welcome!
Please apply or reach out to Rylie Niebuhr with questions.
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a top 50 law firm client with their search for a Patent Litigation Associate to join the Intellectual Property & Technology practice group in Chicago.
An ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of litigation experience, including patent, trademark, and copyright matters. This position includes handling all aspects of litigation, including drafting complaints, managing discovery, preparing contentions, taking depositions, and preparing dispositive motions and settlement agreements. Must be eligible for the patent bar.
Please apply or reach out to Rylie Niebuhr at rniebuhr@skywatersearch.com with questions.
SkyWater is partnering with a renowned plaintiffs’ firm looking to add an Associate Attorney to its Mass Torts practice. A strong candidate is experienced in plaintiffs’ mass torts, complex MDLs, and/or class actions. Strong preference for candidates with a federal clerkship and high academic achievement. Must be passionate about plaintiffs’ work.
Bonuses are significant at this firm, regularly resulting in above-market annual gross compensation (base + bonus). The firm is based in Minneapolis, but they are offering the role as remote to strong candidates passionate about Mass Torts work.
If you are interested in learning more about this role, apply or reach out to Kelsey Quarberg at kquarberg@skywatersearch.com.
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a rapidly growing boutique personal injury firm in the Twin Cities with its search for an Attorney. An ideal candidate has at least 2 years of personal injury or plaintiffs’ work comp experience. Must enjoy the customer service side of practicing law.
The firm describes itself as collegial, fun, and loyal. The role starts as in-office, but a hybrid arrangement is earned once fully onboarded. Compensation is competitive (with a negotiable commission structure), benefits are solid, and parking is free.
If you are interested in learning more about this role, apply or reach out directly to Kelsey Quarberg at kquarberg@skywatersearch.com.
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a top mid-size law firm in Chicago with their search for a corporate associate. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in a law firm focusing on high-level m&a deals, top law school credentials, and an active IL bar license. This firm is a top 5 mid-size firm in Chicago with Chamber’s band 1 and 2 rankings, former big law partners, and a shortened partnership track for associates.
If you’ve considered making a change in the New Year, please apply or contact Rylie Niebuhr at RNiebuhr@skywatersearch,com with interest.
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting multiple litigation boutique law firms with their search for high-level associates to join the team in Minneapolis, MN.
Compensation ranges from $150-225k+, plus bonuses, and a hybrid workplace. Excellent academic credentials and firm experience is necessary.
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