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
SkyWater Search Partners is working with a highly acclaimed sexual abuse survivor’s firm with offices in Minnesota, New York, and Los Angeles. The firm has a national practice dedicated to sexual abuse survivor representation, with emphasis on child victims. The firm is looking to add an experienced litigator to its Los Angeles office.
An ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in litigation, managing cases from intake through settlement or jury trial. Must have experience taking and defending depositions, drafting complaints and discovery requests, managing discovery, and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions. Ideally, candidates would come from complex personal injury, liability, medical malpractice, or sexual abuse survivor practices.
The firm is looking for an associate they can invest in long term. The role is hybrid, with 3 days per week in office once settled in. A successful candidate is dedicated to victim representation in a collaborative, team-centric environment. Base compensation range is $150-200k, plus bonus. Benefits are top-notch.
If you’re interested in learning more, please apply or reach out to Kelsey Quarberg directly at kquarberg@skywatersearch.com.
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
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a strong law firm with their search for a Labor & Employment Associate to join its busy Minneapolis office. This role focuses on both employment litigation and counseling work, partnering closely with high-performing partners on a wide range of matters.
Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of experience in:
Employment litigation (state and federal)
Wage & hour, discrimination, and related defense work
Providing day-to-day employment advice to clients
Strong research, writing, and communication skills
This opportunity offers a highly competitive salary ($225,000–$265,000 base), excellent benefits, and the chance to take a significant next step in a nationally respected Labor & Employment practice.
SkyWater Search Partners I’m assisting a well-regarded litigation group that is seeking an associate to join its busy Minneapolis office. This role is ideal for someone with approximately 1-5 years of civil litigation experience.
The team handles a mix of professional liability, coverage work, and appeals, so strong brief-writing skills and an interest in hands-on litigation experience are key.
What makes this opportunity stand out:
Direct mentorship and day-to-day training from two highly respected partners who are fully invested in developing associates
Significant ownership of matters early on, including professional liability and personal injury cases, coverage issues, and appellate work
Hybrid schedule (typically 2-3 days in office, but flexible)
Clear two-tier partnership track, with formalization around the 7-year mark
A highly regarded boutique litigation firm in Minneapolis is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join its growing team. The firm handles complex disputes in state and federal courts, representing businesses and individuals in commercial, employment, financial services, civil rights, and defamation matters.
This person will be responsible for managing all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation; drafting briefs, pleadings, and other litigation documents; developing case strategy and working closely with clients; and appearing in court, arbitrations, and mediations. The ideal candidate will have 5-15 years of litigation experience.
If you’re interested in learning more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com
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.
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.
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