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.
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.
Our client, a highly regarded national law firm, is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate to join its Chicago office and become part of a nationally recognized management-side employment practice. This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated employment litigation and counseling matters for employers ranging from emerging companies to Fortune 500 organizations, while benefiting from a collaborative and supportive platform that emphasizes professional development and client exposure.
The ideal candidate will have:
2–5 years of labor and employment law experience.
Experience handling employment litigation matters, including pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, witness interviews, and court appearances.
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including wage and hour issues, discrimination and harassment claims, leave and accommodation matters, restrictive covenants, and workplace investigations.
Experience advising employers on workplace law issues, employee relations, employment agreements, policies, reductions in force, and risk mitigation strategies.
Strong academic credentials, excellent writing and communication skills, and Illinois bar admission.
Federal judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com
A prominent national law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Los Angeles office as part of a highly regarded commercial litigation team handling complex, high-stakes disputes, including matters involving brand and reputational issues. This opportunity is ideal for a 4th or 5th year associate seeking sophisticated trial-focused work with significant responsibility and direct client exposure.
The team represents celebrities, executives, athletes, influencers, and corporate clients in high-profile disputes involving defamation, crisis management, reputational attacks, cyber-related issues, and other sensitive matters where public perception and media strategy are critical components of the representation.
The ideal candidate will have:
4–5 years of sophisticated litigation experience at a law firm
Experience handling key phases of complex litigation, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, witness preparation, and trial preparation
Strong writing, analytical, and case management skills
The ability to work directly with clients, partners, and senior trial lawyers in a fast-paced environment
A desire for meaningful stand-up responsibility and hands-on litigation experience
This position offers:
Exposure to nationally visible and high-profile disputes
A sophisticated, trial-focused litigation platform
Direct interaction with clients, witnesses, and senior litigators
Accelerated professional development and substantive responsibility
The anticipated compensation range for this role is approximately $285,000 to $325,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
A highly regarded national law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate to join its Boston office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 3–5 years of labor and employment litigation experience who is looking to work on sophisticated employment matters within a collaborative and nationally recognized practice.
The ideal candidate will have experience handling employment litigation matters, conducting workplace investigations, interviewing witnesses, drafting motions and other legal filings, attending court appearances, and advising employers on a broad range of workplace law issues. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of federal and Massachusetts employment laws, excellent research and writing skills, and strong academic credentials. Admission to practice in Massachusetts is required, and prior federal judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
Why Consider This Opportunity:
• Join a nationally recognized management-side labor and employment practice. • Work on a diverse mix of employment litigation, counseling, and workplace investigations. • Receive meaningful client exposure and early responsibility on sophisticated matters. • Collaborate with highly regarded practitioners in a collegial and team-oriented environment. • Strong commitment to mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth. • Competitive compensation ranging from $220,000 to $260,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking challenging work, direct client interaction, and a platform for continued professional development within a premier labor and employment practice.
If would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com
I’m assisting a top law firm that is seeking a mid-level Associate to join its Real Estate group.
Ideal candidates will have 3-8 years of experience in:
Real estate finance transactions representing lenders and/or borrowers
Acquisition, construction, and mezzanine financings
Refinancings, loan modifications, and related debt structures
Drafting and negotiating core transaction documents and managing deals through closing
The firm offers a highly competitive salary ($240K–$435K base). This team consistently handles a high volume of sophisticated real estate finance transactions and is known for giving associates meaningful deal ownership much earlier than peer firms, making it a strong platform for accelerating development.
I recently placed an associate with the firm and have strong insight into the compensation structure, culture, and day-to-day workflow, which I’m happy to share candidly.
Please reach out or apply if interested.
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