Jobs

M&A/Transactional Associate—-New Jersey

Posted: March 22, 2024
Practice:
Location: NJ - New Jersey
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

20 attorney law firm located in Northern New Jersey actively seeking an associate with approximately 3-5+ years of M&A and transactional experience.  The firm’s practice focuses on the representation of mid-cap companies on a variety of matters, including corporate deals and real estate transactions; commercial contracts; corporate governance; employment handbooks; etc.  Compensation will depend on experience—Base salary will likely be in the range of about $150,000-$160,000 or more.  Lifestyle is reasonable (about 1800 billable hours annually) and the firm offers a hybrid work arrangement (3 days/week in the office) after an initial full time in office ramp up period.  Diversity candidates are encouraged to apply.  Qualified candidates should send resumes to Jon Lewis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

International Trademark/Copyright Associate

Posted: March 15, 2024
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 5 - 7 Years

International Trademark & Copyright Associate—-Elite caliber NY IP boutique seeking associate with 4-6+ years of trademark/copyright experience for international practice group.  The position will be broad in scope, including international trademark clearance and prosecution; multi-jurisdictional disputes; licenses/co-existence agreements; and due diligence relating to the IP aspects of transactions. Top firm background, strong academic credentials, and NY Bar admission all required; prior international trademark or copyright experience preferred.  Compensation will depend on experience—-Base salary will likely be in the range of about $180,000-$190,000+, and the firm has also historically offered hours-based and discretionary bonuses.  Qualified candidates should send resumes to Jon Lewis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Sexual Misconduct Litigation Attorney (Non-public search)

Posted: March 15, 2024
Practice:
Location: CA
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 6 - 10 Years

We have been retained on a non-public search by a high-end plaintiff-side firm that represents victims in sexual misconduct litigation. They seek to hire an experienced CA-admitted attorney for a position with their San Diego County office. The firm seeks a litigator with solid civil litigation experience, including working up a case, leading an investigation, significant motion experience, and taking and defending depositions. Trial experience is a plus, but not necessary. Base salary is likely two hundred to two hundred twenty-five thousand, the year-end bonus ranges from ten to one hundred thousand or more (depending on firm and individual performance), and the firm offers subsidized healthcare benefits and a profit-sharing and defined benefits plan that vests after two years. The firm offers a friendly environment with significant flexibility in terms of working from the office; most attorneys come in most days, but they are relaxed about coming in to the office.  We have placed two attorneys there.  Please send resume to Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Litigation Associate

Posted: March 13, 2024
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

A very small boutique commercial law firm based in midtown Manhattan seeks to hire a junior associate (about two to four+ years of experience). The firm has a unique and eclectic combination of mission driven matters and profit-driven complex commercial litigation, including for name brand clients. Substantive areas include business and commercial litigation, land use, zoning and preservation matters, and policyholder-side insurance law; specific experience in any of these areas is not required. The firm seeks an attorney with experience from a law firm or governmental legal department, and the ability to show through prior work that they have excellent writing and research skills.  The salary range is likely one hundred forty to one hundred fifty thousand, plus bonus (which vary depending on firm and individual performance).  Attorneys are expected to work three days per week in the office, and Wednesday is mandatory.  Please email resume to Michael Lord at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Litigation Associate

Posted: March 13, 2024
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 5 - 7 Years

We have been retained by an impressive, well-established, full-service, thirty attorney law firm in midtown Manhattan (can work from home two days per week) seeking to hire a midlevel litigation associate with strong writing skills and credentials for a role focused on a broad range of commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, international litigation/arbitrations, shareholder and corporate governance matters, employment litigation, and real estate litigation. The firm offers an excellent work/life balance (around fifteen to seventeen hundred hours annually), significant opportunities for advancement, good hands-on experience, a friendly environment with very low attrition, and an impressive set of attorneys (including from elite BigLaw backgrounds). The base salary would likely be one hundred seventy to two hundred thirty thousand, depending on class year and experience, and the bonus would be small (five to ten thousand likely). We have placed two litigators with the firm.  Interested candidates should send their resume to Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for immediate consideration.

Personal Injury Attorney

Posted: March 13, 2024
Practice:
Location: CT - Fairfield County
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

URGENT.  A top notch plaintiffs personal injury law firm is looking to bring aboard an associate with 2-5 years of experience representing injured plaintiffs or insurance carriers on the defense side.  The candidate should be barred in Connecticut, have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and a good law school academic record. The firm offers remote work one day per week, and an excellent compensation package including a base salary, and bonuses based on very reasonable criteria.  Candidates coming off judicial clerkships or relocating from another area (with CT license) will also be considered.  Email resumes to Michael Lord at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for immediate consideration.

Litigation Associate

Posted: March 13, 2024
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 6 - 10 Years

A high-end, small boutique in Manhattan has exclusively retained us on their search to hire an experienced and well-credentialed litigator (preferably significant experience taking depositions) with excellent writing skills for a role focused on a mix of defense-side and plaintiff-side commercial litigation matters (contract and partnership disputes, fraud, IP, etc.), including about 50% employment law matters (mix of employment litigation as well as some employment counseling – advising clients, preparing employment handbooks, etc.). The firm offers good substantive experience, significant autonomy, and a good work/life balance (up to 1800 hours annually), a friendly environment, and an accomplished group of attorneys. Base compensation is likely about $210,000-$235,000, depending on experience and background, plus a bonus of about $20,000-$40,000, depending on firm and individual performance. Attorneys are expected to work in the office at least one day per week, but they can work in the office as much as they would like. If interested, please email your resume to Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Litigation Partner for Real Estate Boutique

Posted: March 13, 2024
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Partner
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 6 - 10 Years

Litigation Partner for Real Estate Boutique—-Growing NYC real estate boutique law firm looking to add litigation partner with 8 or more years of experience. Ideal candidates will have experience in handling real estate related litigation, with some commercial litigation background a plus. Candidates should have an entrepreneurial spirit and interest in building a practice—-Some portable business ($150,000-$200,000 or more) would be preferred but is not required. Compensation will depend on experience, with a likely range of $250,000-$300,000+.  The firm is open to considering candidates seeking a remote or hybrid working arrangement. Qualified candidates should submit resumes to Jon Lewis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Litigation Associate

Posted: March 13, 2024
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

A 20 attorney law firm is looking to hire a litigation associate with 3-5 years of experience.  The ideal candidate will work at a small or mid-sized law firm where they’ve been able to have direct client contact, appear in court, and take depositions.  Candidates looking to transition from insurance defense law firms into commercial litigation would fit well.  The firm focuses on business litigation, employment discrimination, and defamation.  The firm often gets referrals from large NYC law firms to handle sensitive cases.  The candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills, be organized and efficient, and have a positive, can do attitude.  Salary range is $125,000 to $165,000, plus bonus, depending on the candidate’s ability to persuasively convey their experience at an interview.  Email resumes to Michael Lord at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Corporate Counsel or Partner—-CT

Posted: March 13, 2024
Practice:
Location: CT - Hartford County
Position: Partner
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 11+ Years

Corporate Counsel or Partner—-CT
Hartford County, CT based law firm with sophisticated commercial practice seeking counsel or partner level attorney with strong experience in corporate work and portable business of $200,000-$400,000 or more.  The firm is highly profitable with a longstanding client base, reasonable billing rates, and attractive lifestyle (approximately 1300-1500 billable hours/per year).  Compensation will depend on experience and the amount of business brought—-As a frame of reference, a candidate with a book of $400,000 would likely earn about $200,000-$250,000.  In addition, the attorney hired will have the opportunity to inherit a substantial book of business from a current senior partner. Qualified candidates should send resumes to Jon Lewis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Matrimonial Associate

Posted: March 13, 2024
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 5 - 7 Years

A well-established, sixty-attorney, full-service law firm in midtown Manhattan (four days in office per week) seeks to hire two matrimonial/family law associates with significant New York matrimonial/family law experience: both a midlevel associate (about 3-5 years) and a senior associate (about 8-10 years). The compensation for these positions range from about $130,000-$200,000, depending on experience. I have close ties with the managing partner and was involved many years ago with placing the head of the matrimonial department there. If interested, please email resume to Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Litigation Associate

Posted: March 13, 2024
Practice:
Location: NY - Westchester County
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 1 - 3 Years

A growing White Plains law firm is looking to hire an associate with 0-5+ years of experience.  The firm defends municipalities and school districts in cases involving civil rights, Section 1983, discrimination, employment practices liability, and land use, among other things. The ideal candidate will have previous experience at a law firm or as a judicial law clerk, although fresh law school graduates will be considered.  The firm offers a hybrid work environment, excellent training and mentoring, and reasonable billing expectations.  The compensation package includes a salary in the low $100s, a merit based year end bonus, and quarterly bonuses for associates who exceed certain houly thresholds.  If interested, email resume to Michael Lord at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Securities Litigation Associate

Posted: March 13, 2024
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

A high-end, investor-side, boutique law firm that seeks to hire for its midtown Manhattan office a senior or mid-level litigation associate for a role focused on securities fraud class action litigation. The position offers good hands-on experience and the opportunity to work with an impressive, tight-knit group of attorneys on high-stakes, high-profile matters. The firm seeks a well-credentialed associate with excellent writing skills and good work ethic. Securities litigation experience, although ideal, is not required. Total compensation is likely $180,000-250,000 (depending on relevant experience). I have close ties with this firm and have placed four attorneys there, including three from elite BigLaw firms.  Please email resume to Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Securities/Corporate Associate-Mandarin Fluent

Posted: March 13, 2024
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 5 - 7 Years

Boutique law firm in NYC seeking to add senior associate with 5+ years of experience in securities/corporate law and fluency in Mandarin. The firm handles a broad range of securities work—-Relevant experience includes registered securities offerings, PIPEs, registration statements/periodic filings, etc. Successful candidates will be admitted to practice in NY and authorized to work in the U.S.  We have a good relationship with the firm, having already placed corporate attorneys with them in the past.  Compensation will depend on experience level, with salary likely in the range of about $225,000-$275,000. Qualified candidates should send resumes to Jon Lewis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Matrimonial Associate

Posted: March 13, 2024
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 5 - 7 Years

We have been retained by a premier boutique law firm that seeks to hire for its midtown Manhattan office (in the office four days weekly) a midlevel or senior litigation associate for a position focused on high-net-worth matrimonial litigation matters; matrimonial experience is not required. The firm offers competitive compensation for this space (likely salary of one hundred eighty-five to two hundred seventy-five thousand, depending on background and experience), has an elite set of attorneys (several from top BigLaw firms, including former Cravath, Davis Polk, Skadden, and Simpson Thacher attorneys), and works on sophisticated matrimonial matters. Attorneys bill about eighteen hundred to two thousand or so hours per year. The firm seeks to hire a well-credentialed litigator who ideally has financial litigation experience. We have placed seven associates with the firm, including four with major BigLaw backgrounds Interested candidates should send resume to Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

IP Litigation/TM Prosecution Associate

Posted: March 13, 2024
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 5 - 7 Years

A boutique law firm seeking associate with 5+ years of experience in intellectual property litigation and trademark prosecution work for their New York City office.  The firm offers above market salary and the opportunity for significant hands on experience.  Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials, BigLaw experience and outstanding communication/interpersonal skills.  Qualified candidates should send resumes to Jon Lewis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Litigation Associate

Posted: March 13, 2024
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 6 - 10 Years

An impressive, small litigation boutique in midtown Manhattan seeks to hire a midlevel litigation associate for a position focusing on securities and other complex commercial litigation matters. The firm offers good substantive experience, sophisticated matters, and an impressive set of attorneys. The firm would like to find a midlevel associate who has significant brief drafting experience and experience taking depositions. Salary is $190,000 to $230,000, depending on a variety of factors, including level/quality of experience and how well a candidate interviews and conveys their experience persuasively. We have placed four attorneys with BigLaw backgrounds with the firm.  Please send resumes to Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Insurance Defense Litigation Associate

Posted: March 13, 2024
Practice:
Location: NY - Westchester County
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 5 - 7 Years

A growing law firm with an expertise in representing insurance carriers in litigation is looking to hire an associate with 3-10+ years of quality litigation experience.  Hybrid work arrangement is available. The firm has decades of collective experience defending cases in state and federal courts throughout New York and Connecticut.  The claims have varied from common-law negligence claims, statutory claims, contractual as well as employment disputes. NY bar is required, CT bar is a plus Salary range is $110,000 to $140,000, plus discretionary bonus, dependent upon experience and the ability to convey your litigation skills and successes at an interview.  Email resumes to Michael Lord at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for immediate consideration.

Bankruptcy Associate

Posted: March 13, 2024
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 5 - 7 Years

A mid-sized law firm is seeking to hire a bankruptcy associate with 4-6 years of major law firm (biglaw) experience.  The ideal candidate will have been on a team which has represented official and unofficial committees of unsecured creditors and have experience in structuring, negotiating and documenting reorganization plans.  The firm also takes on discreet Debtor cases.  Salary is $275,000 to $325,000, plus bonus.  Resumes to Michael Lord at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for confidential consideration.

Finance Attorney

Posted: March 13, 2024
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 5 - 7 Years

A mid-sized law firm in in midtown Manhattan is seeking an attorney with 5-7 years of experience in banking transactions to work on lending, letter of credit and other transactions for financial institutions.  The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in drafting, negotiating, and closing domestic and international financing transactions.  Experience at a major NYC law firm or regional equivalent is necessary.  Collegial group and excellent work/life balance.  Base salary target is $160,000 to $175,000, and bonus ranges up to $95,000.  Email resumes to Michael Lord at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for immediate consideration.

Litigation Associate

Posted: March 13, 2024
Practice:
Location: NY - Westchester County
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 6 - 10 Years

We are currently working on a search for a boutique twenty attorney law firm that is looking to add an associate to their office located in lower Westchester County, NY. The ideal candidate will have approximately five to fifteen years of litigation experience. The firm can hire an associate with various types of litigation experience. The core of the work is representing co-op and condo boards in a variety of commercial and real estate disputes. Candidates must be admitted to practice in NY. The firm offers excellent lifestyle, with an annual billable hours target of fourteen hundred and a salary of $125,000 to $170,000, depending on experience and the ability to convey your skills at an interview. Candidates with municipal experience are encouraged to apply. No law students, please.  Please email resume to Michael Lord at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Litigation Associate

Posted: March 13, 2024
Practice:
Location: CT - Fairfield County
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

A growing Fairfield County law firm is seeking a litigation associate with 1-6+ years of experience, excellent writing and interpersonal skills, and a command of the Connecticut practice book.  The firm represents statewide health care systems in the defense of malpractice claims.  Attractive candidates will be (1) coming from another law firm in Connecticut, (2) coming off of a judicial clerkship, or (3) coming from an in house position with a health care system or insurance carrier.  CT bar admission is required.  Salary is $100,000+, depending on experience and the ability to convey that experience at an interview.  Email resumes to Michael Lord at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for immediate consideration.