A boutique Twin Cities firm is looking to expand to the Brainerd Lakes area. If you are an attorney in Brainerd looking to make a move, or if you are looking to relocate to Brainerd, please apply here or send your resume to griebel@skywatersearch.com. This opening is specifically targeting attorneys with experience in estate planning/administration, small business, or real estate (both litigation and transactional).
Job Category: Legal
Associate Attorney
SkyWater is assisting two elite boutique firms with their search for skilled mid-level associates with an interest in complex litigation. Candidates must have 3+ years of litigation experience at a law firm including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and excellent writing skills.
One of these firms is also looking for a go-to transactional attorney with an interest in contract drafting & review, and any & all corporate matters the firm needs assistance with. Both of these firms are open to candidates relocating to Minnesota.
Please apply here or reach out to Rylie Niebuhr at RNiebuhr@skywatersearch.com.
Due Diligence Manager (JD required)
A due diligence, compliance, and consulting firm that specializes in alternative investments (private placements, real estate, non-traded securities etc) is looking for a Due Diligence Manager. This candidate should hold a JD and be a practicing or former attorney. This individual will be working with clients and managing projects in the due diligence space. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Leverage due diligence findings to help wealth managers make informed decisions for their clients
- Evaluate complex product structures to identify and prioritize potential risks
- Perform due diligence analysis of investments
- Assess the financial status, prior performance, program performance, internal controls, and more
- Compose technical due diligence reports and issue client recommendations
- Project manage assigned due diligence reviews
3-5 years of transactional legal experience (preferably due diligence) is required. This company offers a true work/life balance and is a fantastic opportunity for an attorney looking for a non-practicing position. If interested, please apply here or send your resume to griebel@skywatersearch.com.
Corporate M&A Associate
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a prestigious law firm with their search for a corporate associate to join the team in New York. An ideal candidate will have 2-6 years of corporate transactions experience including M&A, private equity, and corporate governance matters. Stellar academic credentials and an active New York bar license are required.
This law firm mays market compensation, offers generous bonuses, and promotes a hybrid workplace. 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.
IP Litigation Associate
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting an AmLaw firm with their search for a Patent Litigation Associate to join its Intellectual Property & Technology Litigation practice group in the firm’s Minneapolis office. This firm recently expanded the practice group and is looking for high level associates to join the talented partners.
An ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of complex litigation experience in intellectual property and/or technology cases. Admission before the United States Patent & Trademark Office is a plus but not required. Compensation range is between $200-250k, depending on experience.
Please apply or reach out to Rylie Niebuhr at RNiebuhr@skywatersearch.com with interest.
General Counsel
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a real estate development company with its search for a General Counsel.
The General Counsel will serve as the first attorney for the company and will be responsible for overseeing and managing all legal matters. This is a high-level, hands-on role where the General Counsel will work directly with the executive team, including the CEO, to provide legal guidance across a wide range of areas including real estate transactions, contracts, regulatory compliance, and employment-related matters. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in real estate law, preferably within the development industry, and will be able to build and manage legal processes to support the company’s business objectives.
Senior Corporate Associate
SkyWater Search has partnered with an AmLaw 100 firm to find a senior corporate associate in New York City. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience, specifically in private equity. This role entails handling various high-level transactional work which includes domestic and cross-border transactions, strategic mergers, leveraged buyouts, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, and providing corporate governance advice.
A JD and BigLaw experience is required. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity and/or others, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com.
Commercial Litigation Counsel
An AmLaw 100 firm is looking for a commercial litigation Counsel in their Denver office. This is a non-partnership track position and requires 5+ years of experience with insurance litigation, including but not limited to bad faith and property bad faith claims. If interested, please apply here or email a resume, writing sample, and law school transcript to griebel@skywatersearch.com.
Employment Litigation Associate – Century City
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a reputable midlaw firm with its search for an employment litigation associate. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience representing employers and employees in high-stakes litigation involving all manner of employment and wage-and-hour claims, advice and counseling, and workplace investigations.
This person will have the opportunity for significant hands-on work and client contact. The firm’s partnership track is flexible and achievable, and the culture is flexible and laid-back.
Compensation depends on experience, but is likely $250k – $325k (base).
If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com.
Corporate Associate – Century City
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a reputable midlaw firm with its search for a corporate associate. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience handling mergers and acquisitions, securities, and a variety of other corporate transactions. A genuine interest in high-growth and early stage companies is preferred.
This person will have the opportunity for significant hands-on work and client contact. The firm’s partnership track is flexible and achievable, and the culture is flexible and laid-back.
Compensation depends on experience, but attorneys should anticipate $225k – $300k.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com
