Our client, an AmLaw 200 firm with a national litigation platform, is seeking a litigation associate with four to five years of experience to join its Minneapolis office.
Candidates coming from a regional, national, or strong local firm are preferred. Excellent writing, oral advocacy skills, and academics are required. Clerkship and court experience are a plus.
The successful candidate will have:
Significant responsibility for pleadings, motions, and briefing on complex matters
Proficiency handling e-discovery and fact development
The confidence to tackle complex factual, legal, and logistical issues with foresight
Experience taking and defending depositions
Experience appearing in state and federal court on motions and other pre-trial matters
The ability to be strategic and analytical in addressing client challenges, both legally and economically
The role calls for strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of maturity, a willingness to learn, and the appetite to manage a challenging workload spanning high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and trial work. The firm is deeply committed to client service and looks for candidates who share that commitment.
About the platform: The firm’s litigation group includes well over 100 litigators within a national platform of several hundred attorneys, representing clients in state, federal, tribal, and other courts and tribunals throughout the U.S. The group also resolves matters outside of litigation through investigations, pre-suit negotiations, and alternative dispute resolution including arbitration and mediation.
Bar admission: Active Minnesota license or eligibility for admission to the Minnesota bar required.
Compensation: Base salary range for this role is $230,000 – $245,000 depending on experience. Bonus dependent on hours.
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.
A financial services firm is adding an attorney to its New York legal department to support its credit and structured products businesses. This is a newly created position on a small legal team, reporting to a senior in-house lawyer.
The core of the role
Documentation for secondary loan trading in distressed situations. Credit agreements, security agreements, and intercreditor arrangements under both U.S. and European market standards, along with documentation for less conventional transactions.
The rest of it
Support for warehouse lending, asset-based facilities, and securitization matters, including review of transaction documents and legal opinions across several asset classes. There is also a general in-house component: monitoring regulatory developments affecting the platform, managing outside counsel and legal spend, and handling confidentiality agreements, engagement letters, and related matters.
You will work directly with the business rather than through layers, which means early ownership of substantive workstreams and regular contact with the people generating the transactions.
Requirements
3-5 years of finance, banking, or structured finance experience at a well regarded law firm. In-house experience at a financial institution also considered.
Hands on experience with syndicated loan documentation involving distressed assets. Familiarity with both U.S. and European market standards is a differentiator. This is the requirement that is not flexible.
JD and active admission to the New York bar in good standing
Exposure to structured finance is welcome but not required
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Base salary of $200,000 to $225,000 depending on experience. The role is bonus eligible. Comprehensive benefits. Three days per week in office.
If qualified and interested, please apply here or email your resume to griebel@skywatersearch.com.
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting an elite Minnesota litigation boutique in its search for a mid-level (2-6 year) litigation associate.
Our client is a trial-focused firm with a general commercial litigation practice. The attorneys have tried dozens of cases to verdict, and the firm is small by design, built around the idea that associates should be developing as trial lawyers rather than sitting on the sidelines of large teams.
Please apply or reach out Rylie Harnett (rharnett@skywatersearch.com) with additional questions.
A nationally recognized commercial real estate practice is seeking an associate with at least two years of experience to join its Minneapolis office. The practice represents developers, institutional investors, lenders, REITs, private equity funds, hospitality companies, and other sophisticated clients in complex transactions throughout the United States.
Qualifications:
Active Minnesota attorney license required
Minimum two years of experience in complex commercial real estate transactions
Experience in purchase and sale, financing, and leasing; development and finance experience also welcome
Desirable experience includes acquisitions and dispositions, commercial leasing, real estate finance, title and survey matters, joint ventures, and related transactional work
Excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Judicial clerkship experience welcomed
Role: Associates will work directly with partners and clients with meaningful responsibility for drafting and negotiating transaction documents, managing due diligence, coordinating closings, and advising clients throughout the transaction process. The practice offers significant mentoring, training, and professional development opportunities. Associates collaborate across offices on sophisticated transactions nationwide and are encouraged to develop client relationships and assume progressive lead responsibility.
If you are interested in learning more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com.
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.
SkyWater’s client, a highly regarded national law firm is seeking a mid-level litigation associate with 3+ years of experience to join its white collar and investigations practice in New York. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated white-collar matters, government investigations, and other complex disputes alongside an experienced and collaborative team.
The ideal candidate will have:
3–4 years of experience handling white-collar litigation, government investigations, and complex commercial disputes.
Experience drafting pleadings and dispositive motions, conducting legal research, and assisting with strategic case analysis.
Exposure to depositions, court appearances, witness interviews, and fact development.
Strong written and oral advocacy skills, excellent academic credentials, and a detail-oriented approach.
Admission to the New York bar.
Why this opportunity:
Work on high-profile investigations and complex disputes.
Collaborative team environment with significant responsibility and client interaction.
Strong platform for professional development and mentorship.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Compensation ranges from $235,000 to $310,000, depending on experience and qualifications, and includes bonus opportunities and a robust benefits package.
A well-established Minnesota law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its growing practice. This opportunity offers the chance to work closely with experienced attorneys on a broad range of construction, real estate, and business disputes while taking on meaningful responsibility and client-facing work.
The ideal candidate will have:
2+ years of litigation experience.
Experience handling construction, real estate, and/or complex business litigation matters.
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Experience with discovery, motion practice, depositions, and case management.
The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
Why This Opportunity:
Join a respected regional law firm with a strong presence in the Minnesota market.
Work on a diverse mix of commercial, construction, and real estate disputes.
Gain significant responsibility and direct client interaction.
Collaborative culture with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.
Long-term career advancement within a growing litigation practice.
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation attorney seeking sophisticated work, strong client exposure, and a platform for continued professional development.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout at lswartout@skywatersearch.com
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