Litigation Associate

  • Location: New York, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52970

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.

Investment Banking Associate/VP

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52958

Our client, a highly regarded financial institution in the Twin Cities, is seeking Investment Banking Associates/VPs — this is a fantastic opportunity for someone at a smaller lower-middle-market or boutique to step up to an upper-middle-market shop, or for those at bulge brackets to step into better culture/work like balance.

Compensation will be top-range of middle market investment banking comp and the pedigree of people this firm hires is second to none. Whether you plan on staying in investment banking the rest of your career or will eventually seek exit opportunities into PE/Corp Dev/Corp Finance this is the place to be.

Candidates looking to relocate from other markets are welcome to apply — relocation assistance can be provided. Our client is not offering visa sponsorship at this time.

Executive Recruiter- Engineering & Operations

  • Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52956

Step into an established book of business- Warm clients, a real pipeline, and a desk that’s yours to run.

SkyWater Search Partners is looking to add an experienced Recruiter to our Engineering & Construction practice. This is a unique opportunity to step into an evolving market with an existing book of business, while having the autonomy to build, grow, and shape your own niche within the Engineering & Construction space.

What You’ll Do:

  • Run a full desk split roughly 50/50 between client development and candidate recruiting
  • Hunt for new business, build relationships with Engineering & Construction leaders, and pick up new jobs.
  • Identify, source, and place top engineering and construction talent for clients across the market
  • Act as a true talent partner to clients — consulting on hiring strategy, not just filling reqs
Who You Are:

  • Recruiting experience with at least 3 years of recruiting experience under your belt
  • Open on desk type, too: corporate/in-house, half-desk agency, or full agency recruiting backgrounds are all welcome
  • Manufacturing, engineering, or construction recruiting experience is a nice-to-have, not a requirement — we care more about how you operate than which industry you’ve placed into before
  • Self-motivated and results-driven; you care about outcomes, not activity metrics
  • Excited by the idea of an established starting point with real room to build something of you
What Sets Us Apart:

  • Unlimited Earning Potential: One of the most competitive compensation structures in the market, including uncapped commission — earn as much as you’re driven to achieve.
  • Technology & Marketing Tools: Every recruiter is equipped with AI tools, a LinkedIn Recruiter license, and a fully integrated Bullhorn ATS. 
  • Training & Mentorship: Hands-on training, a structured onboarding program, assigned mentors, monthly company-wide trainings, and an open-door policy for ongoing support.
  • Referred Revenue Opportunities: Collaboration is core to our success-  earn commission on revenue you refer across the organization.
  • Flexibility: A hybrid work model with coordinated in-office days, unlimited PTO, and a high-trust environment that promotes autonomy and accountability.
  •  Culture: Authentic, collaborative, and fun-  quarterly meetings, happy hours, holiday parties, and family events. We also give back through community initiatives like Feed My Starving Children, Adopt-a-Highway, and Smile Network.

Apply online or reach out directly to Jordan McGuire, Recruiting & Development Manager — jmcguire@skywatersearch.com

 

 

Executive Recruiter- Marketing & Creative 

  • Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52955

You’ve worked in an agency. You know the pace, the polish, the pressure of a client call gone sideways. Now build the teams that make agencies great- without the 11pm deck revisions.

SkyWater Search Partners is hiring a full desk Marketing & Creative Recruiter to own client relationships and candidate pipeline, placing account management, strategy, design, and creative talent into top advertising agencies across the Twin Cities and beyond. You’ll step into a practice with warm, evergreen client relationships and an active pipeline ready to work from day one.

What You’ll Do:

  • Run a full desk- source and screen candidates while developing and managing your own agency client relationships
  • Recruit for client-service, account management, strategy, design, and creative roles (Assistant Account Executive through Senior Account Manager)
  • Advise clients who expect polish and fast turnaround; ask smart questions and hold your own with skeptical pushback
  • Draft your own client and candidate communications – you’ll get real coaching, not a script

Who You Are:

  • You’ve worked in agency life- account services or a similar client-facing role — and while the pace was intense, you never lost your love for the industry
  • Poised, gracious, and buttoned-up under pressure-  sloppy communication isn’t in your vocabulary
  • A self-starter who doesn’t need a push to pick up the phone or chase the next lead
  • Coachable and hungry to build a long-term career here

What Sets Us Apart:

  • Unlimited Earning Potential: One of the most competitive compensation structures in the market, including uncapped commission — earn as much as you’re driven to achieve.
  • Technology & Marketing Tools: Every recruiter is equipped with AI tools, a LinkedIn Recruiter license, and a fully integrated Bullhorn ATS. 
  • Training & Mentorship: Hands-on training, a structured onboarding program, assigned mentors, monthly company-wide trainings, and an open-door policy for ongoing support.
  • Referred Revenue Opportunities: Collaboration is core to our success-  earn commission on revenue you refer across the organization.
  • Flexibility: A hybrid work model with coordinated in-office days, unlimited PTO, and a high-trust environment that promotes autonomy and accountability.
  •  Culture: Authentic, collaborative, and fun-  quarterly meetings, happy hours, holiday parties, and family events. We also give back through community initiatives like Feed My Starving Children, Adopt-a-Highway, and Smile Network.

Apply online or reach out directly to Jordan McGuire, Recruiting & Development Manager — jmcguire@skywatersearch.com
 

National Sales Manager

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52949

SkyWater is partnering with a well-established industrial safety equipment manufacturer hiring its first-ever North American Sales Manager. The President has been carrying national sales responsibility alongside other executive duties and is ready to hand it off. This is a ground-floor leadership role at a profitable, technically driven niche manufacturer with decades of market presence. The right person will own the number, lead a small field team, and build on a strong foundation including a real knowledge transfer from two retiring senior reps.

Candidates with backgrounds in food manufacturing, animal feed, grain handling, wood products, or industrial fixed fire suppression will find the customer base and selling environment immediately familiar. This is an education-based sale where technical credibility wins accounts and keeps them. Total compensation is $210K-$230K+.

Procurement Specialist

  • Location: Minneapolis
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52938

Procurement Specialist

We are partnering with an established and independent experiential agency to find a Procurement Specialist who loves discovering great products, building vendor relationships, and bringing creative ideas to life!

If you’re someone who gets excited about sourcing unique branded merchandise, negotiating with suppliers, and collaborating with creative teams to deliver memorable experiences, this could be a really fun opportunity.

About the Role

This person will own the sourcing process for branded merchandise and promotional products used in experiential marketing. You’ll partner closely with Creative, Production, and Client Service teams to recommend products that align with each program’s goals, budget, and timeline.

From the initial idea through final delivery, you’ll coordinate vendor outreach, pricing, samples, production timelines, quality control, and problem-solving to ensure every project is delivered successfully.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing creativity with logistics and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Source creative branded merchandise and promotional products for a wide variety of marketing programs.

  • Research new products, industry trends, sustainable options, and innovative merchandise ideas.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers.

  • Negotiate pricing, production schedules, and vendor terms.

  • Coordinate product samples, pricing requests, and production timelines.

  • Partner closely with Creative teams to recommend merchandise that supports campaign concepts.

  • Work alongside Producers to ensure recommendations align with budgets, logistics, and deadlines.

  • Support client proposals with thoughtful merchandise recommendations.

  • Manage multiple sourcing requests simultaneously while maintaining exceptional organization and attention to detail.

  • Troubleshoot production issues and proactively communicate solutions when challenges arise.

What Makes Someone Successful

The ideal person is naturally curious, highly organized, and enjoys finding creative solutions. They know how to juggle multiple priorities without sacrificing quality and are comfortable making recommendations that balance creativity, budget, timing, and production realities.

They’re also someone who enjoys building lasting vendor relationships, negotiating effectively, and becoming the go-to resource for branded merchandise.

What We’re Looking For

  • Approximately 3+ years of experience in branded merchandise, promotional products, procurement, sourcing, experiential marketing, or a related field.

  • Experience working with suppliers and negotiating pricing.

  • Strong understanding of promotional products, decoration methods, and manufacturing processes.

  • Excellent project management and organizational skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-moving environment.

  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

  • Resourceful, proactive, and solutions-oriented.

Additional Details

  • Fully remote position.

  • Standard business hours are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Central Time.

  • Occasional flexibility may be needed to support project deadlines, vendor visits, or production milestones.

  • Full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits.

This is a remote-first opportunity, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating closely with a highly connected team. The compensation range is $60,000–$75,000, with final salary determined by a candidate’s experience, skills, and overall potential.

Senior Marine Structural Engineer

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52915

Skywater is seeking a remote Senior Marine/Waterfront Structural Engineer to support a growing portfolio of ports, harbors, shoreline, and environmental infrastructure projects with a national firm.

This is a hands-on, technical leadership position. You will lead structural analysis and design, develop and review calculations, plans, and specifications, support constructability and cost-estimating efforts, and coordinate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams

Current projects include marine terminals, bulkheads, wharves, docks, shoreline stabilization, retaining structures, rehabilitation projects, inspections, and infrastructure located within contaminated-sediment remediation areas.

This is a remote position.

Compensation Range: 110k-160k

Vice President-Business Development

  • Location: New York, New York
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52898

I am partnered with multi-billion dollar and growing, global investment firm focused on delivering differentiated credit and alternative investment strategies to institutional investors. As the firm continues to expand its presence in North America, we are seeking a highly motivated Business Development/Capital Formation professional to help drive capital raising efforts and build long-term relationships across the U.S. market.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth platform with strong investment capabilities and increasing brand momentum, working directly with senior leadership to shape and execute the firm’s North American distribution strategy.

Experience in institutional sales is required. Exposure to credit, hedge fund, alternative investment strategies or private equity secondaries is desired.

*Position is based on the East Coast and requires the ability to travel.

f you’re interested in hearing more, please contact Jamende@skywatersearch.com

Relationship Manager – Investments

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52869

Our client is a well-established, independent investment management firm in downtown Minneapolis with a multi-decade track record and several billion dollars under management. As a true fiduciary with no proprietary products or conflicts of interest, the firm has built its reputation on disciplined, high-conviction investing and genuinely deep client relationships. They’re in active growth mode, having recently completed their first acquisition, and are expanding their client-facing team to match.

Project Manager- Commercial Construction- Earthwork

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52867

The Estimator / Project Manager’s primary responsibility is two-fold; (1) bid and secure projects within the Commercial Market with an emphasis on Asphalt Paving & Grading, and (2) overall management to the satisfaction of the Client and the standards of not only the industry, but that of our company..

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