A well known mid sized full service law firm in the Twin Cities is looking for an estate planning attorney to join their team. They have openings for both a probate litigator and a transactional estate planning associate. This is a hybrid role in downtown Minneapolis with compensation starting at 125k+. If you are interested in this role, please apply here or email your resume griebel@skywatersearch.com.
Job Category: Legal
Family Law Attorney
A reputable boutique family law firm is looking to hire an associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join their team. Experience with trial preparation, managing clients, attending mediations, drafting pleadings and balance sheets, and more. This is a hybrid position with a flexible schedule, and the targeted compensation is $100k+. If interested, please apply here or email your resume to griebel@skywatersearch.com.
Corporate Counsel
SkyWater has partnered with an established alternative investment firm in Minneapolis to find a Corporate Counsel, reporting to the DGC. This person will work on complex direct lending transactions from diligence through closing, including drafting and negotiating credit agreements, managing syndications, overseeing amendments and waivers, and advising on workouts and restructurings.
The ideal candidate will bring strong drafting and negotiation skills, lender-side experience, and a commercial mindset. Familiarity with cash-flow lending structures and private credit markets is particularly valuable.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com
Senior Bankruptcy Trust Attorney
SkyWater Search is partnering with a national bankruptcy boutique law firm to add a Senior Bankruptcy Trust Attorney to its busy practice. This is a great opportunity to work with top bankruptcy professionals on some of the nation’s largest Chapter 11s.
An ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in bankruptcy post-confirmation trusts. Must be passionate about a career in bankruptcy. This firm is looking for an attorney they can invest in long term. There is ample opportunity for advancement and growth.
The culture at the firm is great, with very little turnover. It is big on work life balance and doesn’t have a billables expectation. The position is offered as remote for candidates with quality trust experience.
If you’re interested in learning more, please apply or reach out to Kelsey Quarberg directly (kquarberg@skywatersearch.com).
Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy Litigation Associate Attorney
SkyWater Search is partnering with a Twin Cities law firm with a national Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy Litigation practice to add an Associate Attorney to its team. This is a great opportunity to work with top bankruptcy professionals and litigate in federal bankruptcy court.
An ideal candidate has 1-5 years of experience in bankruptcy litigation, creditors’ rights, or comparable federal litigation practice. Must be passionate about a career in bankruptcy or creditors’ rights work. This firm is looking for an associate they can invest in long term. There is ample opportunity for advancement and growth.
If you’re interested in learning more, please apply or reach out to Kelsey Quarberg directly (kquarberg@skywatersearch.com).
Real Estate Attorney
SkyWater Search has partnered with a growing Minneapolis law firm to find a Real Estate Attorney. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of real estate experience (preferably HOA) as well as the ability to market the firm and take over client relationships. The firm is succession planning and hopes this person will be able to take over a significant book of business someday.
If you’d like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com
L&E Associate Attorney
SkyWater Search Partners is assiting one of our best clients with their search for an experienced associate attorney to join its busy New York office. This position is focused on labor & employment litigation.
Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years’ experience in:
• Handling complex employment litigation matters
• Defending and prosecuting restrictive covenant disputes
• Preparing and negotiating employment and executive compensation agreements
• Strong academic credentials and admission to the New York State Bar
This role offers a highly competitive salary ($280,000–$325,000 base), performance-based bonuses, and the opportunity to work with a nationally respected team on sophisticated matters.
If you’re interested in learning more please apply or reach out to Rylie Niebuhr at RNiebuhr@skywatersearch.com
Litigation Attorney
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a reputable Minneapolis law firm with its search for an experienced litigation attorney. The ideal candidate will have a small book of business ($150k or more) and experience handling a variety of contested matters, including shareholder disputes and employment litigation. This person does not need to be completely self-sufficient, as there is plenty of work to pass along. The firm offers a collegial, entrepreneurial culture and competitive compensation.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout at lswartout@skywatersearch.com
