Jobs

DE Chancery Associate

Posted: June 05, 2023
Practice:
Location: DE - Wilmington
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

A high-end investor-side law firm seeks to hire for its Wilmington, DE office (hybrid model in which attorneys can work from home two days weekly) a midlevel litigation associate for a role focused on DE Chancery and other corporate litigation matters. Previous corporate litigation experience is not required. Admission in DE is also not required, but someone who is not admitted can take the DE bar. The firm has an impressive set of attorneys and offers good mentorship and young leadership; attorneys typically work from about 9 a.m. to 6 or 7 p.m. with some time on weekends; and the base salary would likely be $150,000-$200,000 or more (depending on class year and relevant experience), plus a discretionary bonus. I have close ties with the firm and have placed more than forty attorneys there.

IP Litigation/TM Prosecution Associate

Posted: June 01, 2023
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 and Coverage Associate

Posted: June 01, 2023
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

A well-established, high-end, insurance defense boutique seeks to hire for its Manhattan office (three days or more per week in person expected) a midlevel associate who has insurance coverage or insurance defense experience for a role focused exclusively on aviation coverage matters (aviation experience is not needed) – about half on litigation (substantial/complicated litigation matters) and half on opinion drafting. Base salary is likely $140,000-$180,000, depending on class year and experience, and bonuses are small. The firm offers a collegial environment, and the annual billable hours are typically 1950. We have placed more than 15 attorneys with the firm. Please email resume (ideally in MS Word format) to former Simpson Thacher associate and current recruiter Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Litigation Associate

Posted: June 01, 2023
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 1 - 3 Years

A boutique, commercial law firm based in midtown Manhattan is conducting a search to hire a litigation associate with 2-3+ years of experience. If your current work is dry and dull, how about a change? This firm has a unique, eclectic combination of mission driven legal matters and profit driven complex commercial litigation. Substantive areas include business and commercial litigation, land use, zoning and preservation matters, and policyholder side insurance law. Experience at a law firm or a governmental legal department will suffice, with the key being able to show through prior work that you have excellent writing and research skills. Salary range is $115,000 to $125,000, plus bonus.

Corporate Associate

Posted: June 01, 2023
Practice:
Location: CT - Fairfield County
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

Growing boutique law firm seeking junior and mid-level corporate associates with 2-5+ years of experience for Fairfield County office.  The work will be broad in scope with relevant experience including due diligence, M&A, operating agreements, corporate governance etc., preferably gained at a large CT or NY law firm.  The work arrangement will be primarily in person, although a small work from home component can be accommodated.  The firm offers very reasonable lifestyle, with an annual billable hours expectation of 1,600.  Compensation will depend on experience but will be competitive with top of the market in CT, including salary in the range of low $200,000s-$300,000 plus a bonus.  Qualified candidates should send resumes to Jon Lewis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Family/Matrimonial Law Associate

Posted: June 01, 2023
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

A high-end matrimonial/family law firm in midtown Manhattan seeks to hire a junior or midlevel associate for a position focused on high net worth matrimonial/family law matters. Previous experience in matrimonial law is not required. The firm seeks an attorney with strong credentials and is open to someone from a BigLaw (or other high-end law firm) or government background. The firm offers a reasonable work/life balance, competitive compensation within matrimonial law ($120,000 to $280,000, depending on a variety of factors), and a warm environment. Attorneys are expected to be in the office one day per week but can work remotely otherwise (unless they need to meet with clients). We have placed two attorneys with the firm.  Resumes to Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Insurance Coverage Associate Position – NYC or Northern NJ

Posted: June 01, 2023
Practice:
Location: NJ - New Jersey
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 6 - 10 Years

A well-established, 40-attorney, full-service law firm that seeks to hire for its Manhattan or northern NJ office (two to three days or more per week in person expected) a midlevel or senior attorney with significant insurance coverage experience (likely about three years or more). The role focuses on a broad mix of insurance coverage matters and would focus more on litigation than opinion drafting. Base salary would likely range between $125,000 and $180,000, depending on experience and class year. Annual billables are expected to be 1900, and the firm pays an hours-based bonus. The firm also offers a friendly environment, pays attorneys 20% of the collections on business they originate, and offers good healthcare and other benefits, including four weeks of vacation per year. Please email resume to Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Insurance Coverage Associate Position - NYC

Posted: June 01, 2023
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

A well-established, high-end, insurance defense boutique seeks to hire for its downtown Manhattan office (three days or more per week in person expected) an impressive midlevel or junior associate with a good work ethic for a role focused on directors and officers coverage matters (litigation and opinion drafting). The firm is open to an associate (or judicial law clerk) with D&O insurance coverage experience or experience litigating fiduciary duty, breach of contract, securities litigation, and/or professional liability matters. Base salary is likely $140,000-$175,000, depending on class year and relevant experience, and bonuses are small. The firm offers a collegial environment, and the annual billable hours are typically nineteen fifty. I have placed more than fifteen attorneys with the firm. Please email resume to Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Litigation Associate

Posted: June 01, 2023
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.

Litigation Associate

Posted: June 01, 2023
Practice:
Location: CT - Fairfield County
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

A lower Fairfield County law firm is looking to hire a commercial litigation associate with 3-5+ years of experience. Candidates currently employed at a law firm working on general litigation matters and judicial clerks nearing the end of their term make good candidates. Connecticut bar admission is required. The firm offers a good work/life balance and excellent training on a diverse set of cases. Email Michael Lord at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for immediate consideration.

Litigation Associates

Posted: June 01, 2023
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 5 - 7 Years

A boutique, commercial law firm based in midtown Manhattan is conducting a search to hire two litigation associates, the first with 8+ years of experience with a record of winning dispositive motions, and the second with 2-5 years of experience.  The firm has a unique and eclectic combination of mission driven matters and profit driven complex commercial litigation.  Substantive areas include business and commercial litigation, land use, zoning and preservation matters, and policyholder side insurance law.  For the senior position, experience at the litigation department of a large firm is a plus (but you don’t need to currently be at a large firm).  For the junior position, experience at a broad cross section of firms (and governmental legal departments) will suffice, with the key being able to show through prior work that you have excellent writing and research skills.  Salary range is $200,000 to $215,000, plus bonus and origination credit for the senior position, and $100,000 to $130,000, plus bonus, for the junior position.  Interested candidates should email resumes to Michael Lord at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for immediate consideration.

Securities Litigation Associate

Posted: June 01, 2023
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.

Bankruptcy Associate

Posted: June 01, 2023
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: June 01, 2023
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: June 01, 2023
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 complex commercial litigation and some white collar and regulatory work. 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.

Matrimonial Law Associate

Posted: June 01, 2023
Practice:
Location: NY - Westchester County
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 6 - 10 Years

A well-established, high-end matrimonial firm seeks to hire a midlevel or senior matrimonial associate (about 3-8 years of experience) for its White Plains office. The position will be focused on high-net-worth matrimonial litigation matters. The firm offers a lovely environment, has an impressive set of attorneys, and offers reasonable hours. The base salary is $95,000 to $150,000, depending on experience. I have placed three attorneys with the firm.

Litigation Associate

Posted: June 01, 2023
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.

Insurance Defense Litigation Associate

Posted: June 01, 2023
Practice:
Location: CT - Fairfield County
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

An insurance defense law firm is looking to hire a CT barred attorney with at least 2 years of experience to handle insurance defense files in Connecticut Superior Court.  The job can be fully remote except for court appearances.  The firm will provide a collegial workplace, excellent mentorship, and personal flexibility.  NY bar is also required.  Judicial clerks should apply.  Email resumes to Michael Lord at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for immediate consideration.

Entry level Family Law Associate

Posted: June 01, 2023
Practice:
Location: CT - Fairfield County
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 0 - 2 Years

A terrific law firm is looking to hire a Class of 2022 law school graduate.  The firm will provide excellent training in a collegial atmosphere.  What are they looking for? They want to hire a polished, smart, hard working associate with excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail.  Good college and law school record is required as is a tie to Connecticut.  If you fit, please send your resume to Michael Lord at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for immediate consideration.  The client will also consider a Class of 2021 graduate who is a temporary assistant clerk or coming from a state or federal clerkship.  Salary is $90,000 to $95,000.

Corporate Securities Attorneys

Posted: June 01, 2023
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 6 - 10 Years

We are working on an active search for a boutique law firm in NYC that is seeking to add both a mid-level associate (3-5 years of experience) and a senior associate, counsel or partner level attorney (7+ years of experience)  with strong knowledge of securities law. The firm handles a broad range of securities work—-Relevant experience includes registered securities offerings, PIPEs, registration statements/periodic filings, etc.  We have a good relationship with the firm, having already placed corporate attorneys with them in the past.  Compensation will depend on experience, with base salary likely in the range of $150,000-$225,000 for the mid-level position and $225,000-$275,000 for the more senior position.  The firm is based in NYC but is open to a fully remote work arrangement for interested candidates.  Lifestyle is reasonable. Qualified candidates should submit resumes to Jon Lewis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.