An Am Law firm is seeking a midlevel associate to join its Real Estate Dallas.
This position focuses on complex commercial real estate transactions across the United States, including financings, as well as the acquisition, disposition, structuring, and development of mixed-use and other commercial assets. The associate will work closely with a collaborative team on sophisticated matters and will have the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility in managing various aspects of transactions from start to finish.
The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience handling commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and development work. Experience in an Am Law 200 firm or a similarly fast-paced, high-level environment is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate strong drafting and writing skills, excellent analytical ability, and the capacity to manage multiple transactions simultaneously while working directly with partners and clients.
This is a growth-oriented opportunity within a highly interactive practice that offers a clear path for advancement, competitive compensation, and a supportive, team-driven culture.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout at lswartout@skywatersearch.com.
A reputable regional law firm is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Litigation Associate to join the team in one of its East Coast offices. This role focuses on high-stakes intellectual property disputes, with a particular emphasis on patent litigation. The position offers the opportunity to work with sophisticated clients and cutting-edge technologies as part of a collaborative and well-established practice.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience at a top-tier law firm handling IP litigation matters, including patent disputes. A technical background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics is strongly preferred, along with excellent academic credentials and strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should be comfortable managing complex litigation matters and contributing meaningfully to case strategy and client service.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com.
SkyWater is partnering with a Twin Cities family law firm looking to add an Associate Attorney to the firm. An ideal candidate has 2-8 years of family law experience. No book of business is needed.
The practice is busy, so someone that can take off running would be great. There is great mentorship at the firm with shareholders with decades of practice experience. Compensation is competitive.
If you are interested in learning more about this role, apply or reach out directly to Kelsey Quarberg at kquarberg@skywatersearch.com.
A highly regarded midsize law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate to join its Los Angeles office.
This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated and high-profile real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, complex commercial leasing, joint ventures, development projects, and real estate finance matters. The position provides significant hands-on experience and early responsibility within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years of substantive real estate experience, including drafting and negotiating commercial purchase and sale agreements and leases, managing diligence, reviewing title and survey materials, and coordinating closings.
This opportunity offers a clear path for professional growth, including meaningful client exposure, mentorship, and business development support within a collegial and merit-based culture. The target base salary range for this position is $225,000 to $275,000.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com.
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a nationally recognized Am Law firm with its search for a Litigation Associate to join its Complex/Commercial Litigation team in Seattle.
This firm offers:
A lower billable hour requirement than traditional BigLaw, with a strong emphasis on associate wellbeing and long-term sustainability
Highly competitive compensation, including base salary and bonus opportunities
A collaborative, nationally integrated litigation team with strong mentorship and early responsibility
A particularly strong reputation in consumer class actions, privacy, and complex commercial disputes
This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-stakes litigation for a diverse national and international client base across both trial and appellate courts.
I recently placed a litigation associate with this firm and can offer direct insight into culture, workflow, and long-term growth trajectory.
A national law firm is seeking a business litigation associate to join its New York office. This opportunity is ideal for a candidate with 2–4 years of commercial litigation experience who is looking to work on complex matters in a sophisticated and collaborative environment.
The associate will be involved in all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs; conducting legal research; managing discovery; and assisting with depositions and trial preparation. The role offers meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to work closely with senior attorneys on high-level matters across a diverse client base.
Candidates should have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and a demonstrated commitment to litigation. Prior clerkship experience is a plus but not required.
The anticipated salary range for this position is approximately $210,000 to $250,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com
A national law firm is seeking a litigation associate to join its Los Angeles office. The role involves working on complex disputes in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, with responsibilities including drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, managing discovery and fact development, and contributing to overall case strategy. Associates will have the opportunity to support matters through all stages, including depositions and trial.
Qualified candidates will have 3-8 years of litigation experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to handle substantive responsibilities independently. Experience with complex commercial disputes is preferred, with real estate exposure considered a plus. Active California bar admission is required.
The firm offers a competitive base salary with bonus potential, along with a comprehensive benefits package and paid time off.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com.
A national law firm is seeking a junior to mid-level associate to join its Real Estate practice in Seattle. This opportunity is ideal for candidates looking to build a broad-based transactional real estate practice within a collaborative and well-regarded team.
Qualified candidates will have 2+ years of experience handling commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, leasing, and real estate finance matters. Experience representing both borrowers and lenders is preferred, and exposure to common interest community work is a plus.
The role involves drafting and negotiating transaction documents, conducting due diligence, and working closely with clients and senior attorneys on a variety of sophisticated real estate matters.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com
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.
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