SkyWater Search Partners is working with an innovative firm utilizing cutting edge technology to increase billings, work life balance, and client satisfaction. We are looking for Partner-level Attorneys (at least 10 years of experience) with a book of business looking to grow their book, keep a larger cut of their billings, and work in a technology driven environment. Open to practice area, with particular interest in commercial/business/employment litigation, wills/trusts/estates, corporate, M&A, regulatory, tax, real estate, IP, labor & employment, finance, healthcare, or entertainment law. Work-life-balance is the driving force of the firm’s business model.
This is a remote role. There are no set billables and you can work as hard or as much as you want. Compensation is tied to billables, with Partners keeping up to 70% of their gross revenue. The remaining 30% covers staff, marketing, technology, and other overhead expenses. There is no base salary, only a revenue split. Best for someone to start with at least a moderate book of business as a foundation (at least $100-250k and up).
If you are an experienced attorney looking for more balance in life, to grow your book of business, and keep a larger percentage of your fees, this could be for you!
If you’re interested in learning more, please apply or reach out to Kelsey Quarberg directly at kquarberg@skywatersearch.com.
A boutique law firm in a Twins Cities suburb is looking to add an experienced family law attorney to their group. They are targeting 3-5 years of experience and/or a portable book of business. This firm is known for their work life balance and offers competitive compensation (including revenue sharing) for their market. If interested, please apply here or email a resume to griebel@skywatersearch.com.
SkyWater is currently working with multiple clients in the Twin Cities metro area to find an estate planning attorney. We have openings ranging from 3 years of experience to 10 years of experience. If you have any interest, please apply here or email a resume to griebel@skywatersearch.com.
SkyWater Search has partnered with a publicly-traded real estate investment trust to find its next Corporate Counsel in Minneapolis. The ideal candidate will have a few years of transactional experience, preferably handling structured finance transactions. This person will be establishing new secured lending facilities and other financing arrangements as well as drafting and negotiating term sheets, purchase and sale agreements, engagement letters, custodial agreements, and various related documents. This person will report to the company’s AGC and will support multiple business units. This is an in-office M-Th type of environment.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com
A powerhouse boutique national law firm known for their renowned practice in plaintiff’s side securities fraud and corporate governance/shareholder rights litigation is looking to add an associate to their corporate governance/shareholder rights litigation team, primarily litigating breach of fiduciary duty matters. This opening is for a mid-level associate (3-7 years of experience) and is located in New York City (midtown). This is a hybrid role with a very competitive salary and great benefits. If interested, please apply here or email your resume and law school transcript to griebel@skywatersearch.com.
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a reputable New York law firm with its search for a Securities Litigation Associate to join the team. This person will be assisting with the prosecution of plaintiffs’ securities class action cases in New York and throughout the country.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of litigation experience, preferably securities litigation. This firm is on a hybrid work schedule, expecting associates to be in the office Tuesday – Thursday. Compensation is competitive, but bonus-heavy given the nature of the work.
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 top mid-size law firm in California with their search for a Senior Real Estate Finance Counsel or Associate to join the team.
The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of real estate finance transactions at a law firm, and proficiency at working with debit and equity financing, purchase & sale transaction documents, due diligence, title & survey review, commercial leasing, and securitized lending. Strong academic credentials, and an active CA bar license are required.
Open to candidates in LA (preferred), San Francisco, Sacramento, or Walnut Creek. Base salary is between $250k-300k, depending on experience.
If you’ve considered making a change in 2025 and this role is of interest to you, please apply or contact Rylie Niebuhr at RNiebuhr@skywatersearch,com with interest.
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a top mid-size law firm in Chicago with their search for a Finance associate to join the team. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in a law firm focusing on high-level corporate finance matters, top law school credentials, and an active IL bar license. This firm is a top 5 mid-size firm in Chicago with Chamber’s band 1 and 2 rankings, former big law partners, and a shortened partnership track for associates.
If you’ve considered making a change in the New Year, please apply or contact Rylie Niebuhr at RNiebuhr@skywatersearch,com with interest.
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a reputable Minneapolis law firm with its search for an experienced litigation attorney. The ideal candidate will have a small book of business ($150k or more) and experience handling a variety of contested matters, including shareholder disputes and employment litigation. This person does not need to be completely self-sufficient, as there is plenty of work to pass along. The firm offers a collegial, entrepreneurial culture and competitive compensation.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout at lswartout@skywatersearch.com
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a prestigious litigation boutique law firm with their search for high-level associate attorneys of any level to join the Chicago office. The ideal candidate will come from a top law school with excellent academic credentials, ideally a judicial clerkship, and have experience with complex litigation. Associates will work under multiple partners and practice a variety of litigation areas – antitrust, consumer protection, product liability, commercial matters, and environmental.
This law firms pays market compensation including bonuses, offers a hybrid workplace, and promotes a cross-office collaborative culture. Candidates must be high performing attorneys with strong credentials and experience. Please apply or reach out to Rylie Niebuhr at RNiebuhr@skywatersearch.com with questions.
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