SkyWater Search Partners is assisting I’m assisting a top-tier, nationally recognized law firm that is seeking a Senior Associate to join its California-based Technology Companies / Emerging Companies practice.
This role is focused on representing high-growth startups and leading venture capital investors across the full company lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have 6+ years of experience in:
Venture capital financings and private offerings
Company-side and investor-side transactions
General corporate counseling for emerging technology companies
Base comp is between $350,000-440,000+ and offers generous market bonuses.
Please apply if interested – open to candidates who want to relocate to CA.
A Los Angeles-based law firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Litigation Department. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of broad-based litigation experience, with a strong foundation in commercial litigation matters such as breach of contract, tortious interference, and breach of fiduciary duty.
This role offers significant hands-on experience, including arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and preparing cases for trial. Candidates should possess excellent research, analytical, and drafting skills, along with strong attention to detail and effective communication abilities. Additional experience in areas such as real estate, land use, trusts and estates, or intellectual property litigation is a plus.
A strong academic background and admission to the California Bar are required. The firm offers a competitive compensation package, with a base salary ranging from $250,000 to $325,000, depending on experience, along with performance-based bonuses and additional incentives for business development.
If you’d like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com.
A well-regarded Minneapolis-based litigation boutique is seeking a mid-level associate to join its growing team. The firm handles complex, high-stakes commercial litigation matters and offers a collaborative, trial-focused environment.
The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of litigation experience, with a strong foundation in drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, and supporting depositions and trial preparation. Experience with commercial disputes is preferred. Candidates should be comfortable taking on meaningful responsibility, working closely with partners and clients, and managing aspects of cases independently. Strong research, writing, and analytical skills are essential, along with attention to detail and sound judgment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an associate seeking hands-on litigation experience in a sophisticated but collegial setting. The firm offers competitive compensation, performance-based bonuses, and a clear path for long-term growth. Candidates must be admitted to practice in Minnesota or eligible to waive in.
If you’d like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com.
I am assisting a Twin Cities boutique general practice law firm with adding a litigation attorney to their tight-knit and collaborative group. This firm, located in the Southwest suburbs of Minneapolis, has a fantastic culture, great benefits, a low billable hour requirement to maximize bonus potential, and ample opportunities for growth and business development. Compensation ranges from $85-125k. If interested, please apply here or send your resume to griebel@skywatersearch.com.
SkyWater Search is partnering 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 litigation paralegal to its Los Angeles office.
An ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in civil litigation, with trial support experience. Ideally, candidates would come from complex personal injury, liability, medical malpractice, or sexual abuse survivor practices, but they are open to any paralegals with strong civil litigation experience (plaintiffs’ or defense side) with interest in victims’ work.
The office has a collaborative culture, so someone that likes team-centric work would thrive. This isn’t a role for someone that likes to be left alone all day. The office is in Brentwood, with 4 days per week in office once settled in. Base compensation range is $90-120k with 4 weeks PTO, 11 paid holidays, and great benefits.
If you are interested, apply or contact Kelsey Quarberg at kquarberg@skywatersearch.com.
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a reputable law firm with their search for a skill mid-level litigation associate to join the team.
Ideal candidates will have 2-6 years of experience with complex commercial litigation matters including extensive research, writing, motion practice, and depo experience.
This role offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and the opportunity to work on national complex litigation matters with a highly respected team.
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 reputable law firm with their search for a mid-level corporate associate to join the team.
Ideal candidates will have 2-6 years of experience with transactional matters from M&A deals to real estate finance matter, any combination of transactional experience is of interest.
This role offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and the opportunity to work on corporate matters with a highly respected team.
If you’re interested in learning more, please apply or reach out to Rylie Niebuhr at RNiebuhr@skywatersearch.com
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.
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
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).
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