Our client, a publicly traded company with multiple operating businesses, is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join its in-house legal team. Reporting into legal department leadership, this attorney will advise the parent company and its subsidiaries on a broad range of corporate, securities, transactional, and business matters.
This is a growth hire, added as the legal function expands to support the business. The role offers meaningful public company exposure and close work with senior management and the Board.
The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator and writer, builds strong working relationships across the business and with outside advisors, exercises sound independent judgment, and brings exceptional attention to detail and organization.
Responsibilities:
Securities and Governance: Advise on SEC periodic reporting, proxy materials, and investor communications.
Section 16: Support insider ownership tracking and transaction reporting.
Board Support: Assist the Corporate Secretary with Board, Committee, and annual shareholder meeting materials. Periodic travel to Board meetings is required.
Entity Management: Maintain corporate records and minutes for the parent company and subsidiaries.
Finance: Support capital markets, debt financing, and credit facility work.
Commercial and Transactional: Draft, negotiate, and advise on commercial contracts, leases, real estate, M&A, and regulatory matters.
Risk and Compliance: Conduct internal reviews and investigations and partner cross-functionally on risk management.
Litigation and Outside Counsel: Support litigation management and oversee outside counsel engagements.
Qualifications:
J.D. and active bar admission; ability to obtain admission in an additional state within six months
7+ years of relevant experience, with public company or securities exposure strongly preferred
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, judgment, and organization
Compensation and Benefits:
Base salary in the $200K to $250K range, depending on experience
Annual incentive plan and 401(k) with employer match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and insurance benefits
Competitive PTO and professional development support
A boutique family law firm in the Twin Cities is looking to add a paralegal. They are looking for someone with significant family law experience who can hit the ground running supporting a partner and an associate. They offer great flexibility, competitive compensation, and fantastic benefits. If qualified and interested, please apply here or email your resume to griebel@skywatersearch.com.
A boutique family law firm in the Twin Cities is looking to add an associate with 6-10 years of experience to their team. This firm has a reasonable billable hour requirement allowing for great work life balance while also providing competitive compensation and fantastic benefits. They are looking for someone who can hit the ground running without any training and who has several years of substantive family law experience. Compensation varies based on experience, but is competative for the market. If qualified and interested, please apply here or email your resume to griebel@skywatersearch.com.
SkyWater Search is partnering with a Wisconsin municipal law firm to add a municipal liability attorney to its busy practice. This is a great opportunity to work with dedicated municipal law attorneys in a supportive environment. The role is offered for a 4-day work week schedule due to the nature of the practice.
An ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in a combination of: -municipal codes, licensing, and ordinances -liability defense -municipal prosecution -labor and employment -real estate, development, land use, and zoning -taxes and assessments -contract negotiations
Must be passionate about a career in municipal law. The culture at the firm is great, with an emphasis on work life balance. The office is in northeast Wisconsin, but a lot of the work is onsite with clients or remote. Compensation includes a base salary with a generous commission structure. No minimum billables requirement – simply do good work and be responsive to client needs.
If you’re interested in learning more, please apply or reach out to Kelsey Quarberg directly (kquarberg@skywatersearch.com).
A well-established San Francisco firm is seeking experienced litigation associates with three to five years of law firm or judicial clerkship experience to join its litigation practice group.
Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in general commercial litigation, along with interest in one or more adjacent areas: white collar defense, land use, intellectual property, and labor and employment.
Responsibilities include:
Handling commercial litigation matters across a range of industries
Conducting internal investigations
Advising clients on compliance and high-risk employment issues
Representing clients in state and federal court
Qualifications:
Active membership in the California State Bar
Three to five years of relevant law firm or judicial clerkship experience
Strong analytical and writing skills
Commitment to high-quality client service
Compensation: $240,000 to $280,000, based on class year, for candidates with three to five years of experience.
SkyWater Search is partnering with a municipal law boutique firm to add a real estate public finance attorney to its busy practice. This is a great opportunity to work with dedicated municipal law attorneys in a supportive environment.
An ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in municipal bonds, public finance, tax exempt finance, project finance, and related federal and state laws. Must be passionate about a career in municipal bond financing.
The culture at the firm is great, with an emphasis on work life balance. The office is hybrid in downtown Minneapolis. Comp range is $150-200k depending on experience, with generous benefits.
If you’re interested in learning more, please apply or reach out to Kelsey Quarberg directly (kquarberg@skywatersearch.com).
An AmLaw 200 firm with a national platform is seeking a litigation associate with 3+ years of experience to join its business and commercial litigation practice in New York. The work spans high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and trial matters.
Qualifications
3–6 years of commercial and business litigation experience
Experience preparing pleadings, motions, and briefing on complex matters
Proficiency with e-discovery and fact development
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to work through complex factual, legal, and logistical issues
Eligibility for admission or an active New York license; judicial clerkship experience preferred
The Opportunity
A small, growing New York office recently expanded into larger space to support continued hiring, the day-to-day feel of a boutique with the resources of a national platform behind you
Business litigation practice with a deep financial services and class action bench
1,850 billable hour target, with base salary set against that target
Paid bar dues, bar association memberships, and CLE expenses
Competitive benefits package, including generous leave policies
Compensation: $215,000–$250,000 base depending on experience, plus a discretionary merit bonus.
An international law firm with a global dispute resolution practice spanning Europe, Asia Pacific, the US, and the Caribbean is seeking a Litigation Associate for its San Francisco office. The firm represents high-net-worth individuals, corporate entities, and governments in complex, cross-border disputes across commercial litigation, white collar investigations, asset recovery, board and shareholder disputes, international arbitration, and related practice areas.
Responsibilities
Handle all phases of general civil litigation, complex commercial litigation, mediation, and arbitration
Represent individual clients in white collar criminal defense matters, including federal criminal investigations and regulatory enforcement actions
Provide direct client counseling and strategic advice, particularly in reputation management and crisis response
Draft pleadings, motions, and memoranda of law; conduct legal research
Manage discovery, including drafting/responding to requests and negotiating with opposing counsel
Take and defend depositions, handle court appearances, and develop case strategy with the team
A national law firm with multiple offices across the United States has an immediate opening in its Minneapolis office for a Litigation Associate with five+ years of experience preferred.
The ideal candidate will have experience in all phases of litigation in the mass tort space, including conducting factual investigations, managing discovery, preparing pleadings and motions, taking and defending depositions, communicating with clients, and generally managing cases with a high degree of autonomy.
Qualifications The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials, a commitment to the community, superior interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated record of working well under pressure. The candidate should demonstrate exceptional judgment, the ability to effectively handle multiple projects, and the ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action. The firm seeks proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individuals with varied backgrounds, interests, and experience.
Compensation & Benefits The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more. Pursuant to applicable state laws, the compensation range for this position is $230,000 to $270,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Associates are also eligible for an Associate Performance Bonus and a Client Development Bonus.
A national law firm is seeking a 2nd–4th year associate (law school graduation class of 2022–2024) to join its Commercial Litigation Practice Group in the firm’s Orlando office.
Qualifications Qualified candidates must be strong and persuasive legal writers and oral advocates and have experience with complex business litigation matters in state and federal courts, including conducting and managing written and document discovery, researching and drafting pleadings, motions, and other court filings, conducting and defending depositions, preparing witnesses for testimony, appearing for status conferences, and arguing motions in both state and federal court. Participation in settlement conferences and negotiations and experience with trial preparation is preferred.
The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, an exceptional work ethic, and must be comfortable having direct interaction with partners and clients. The firm seeks a well-rounded, dynamic, highly motivated lawyer who has demonstrated an ability to thrive in a sophisticated practice in a busy, collaborative environment, to assist with advancing the long-term strategic objectives of its Litigation Department. The firm values collegiality, creativity, and intellectual curiosity among its lawyers and seeks to make the practice both professionally and personally rewarding.
Requirements Top academics required. Candidates must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school and must be in good standing and an active member of the Florida Bar. Interested applicants should submit a resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.
Compensation & Benefits The expected salary range for this position is $240,000–$290,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, experience, internal pay equity, and other job-related factors permitted by law. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits program that currently includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement; disability and life insurance; adoption assistance; and backup care for dependents.
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