Matrimonial & Family Law Associate — Chicago (Hybrid)
Posted: January 07, 2026
Practice:
Location: IL - Chicago
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 5 - 7 Years
Matrimonial & Family Law Associate — Chicago (Hybrid)
A well-established, entrepreneurial mid-sized law firm seeks to hire a matrimonial and family law associate to join its Chicago office (four days per week in-office). This role is for an experienced associate attorney (about five or more years of matrimonial and/or family law experience) who is looking to work in a vibrant, thriving practice with a meaningful presence in the Chicago market.
Key Responsibilities:
• Handle sophisticated matrimonial and family law matters, including complex financial and custody issues
• Manage contested matrimonial matters with increasing independence, through resolution
• Maintain direct client contact and assist with case strategy and execution
• Support partners in the continued growth of the firm’s family law practice
What the Firm Seeks:
• Five or more years of high-net-worth matrimonial and/or family law experience
• Meaningful litigation and hearing experience
• Growing knowledge of Chicago-area matrimonial courts and judges
• Ability to manage cases with limited supervision and work directly with clients
• Willingness to work in-office four days per week
• Minimum 1,550 billable hours annually
What the Firm Offers:
• Base salary of approximately $150,000–$160,000, depending on experience
• Discretionary bonus compensation
• Life and health insurance
• 401(k) with 3% firm match
Qualified candidates are invited to send their resume to Ben Crawford at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Counsel Level Attorney With T&E, Real Estate and/or Corporate Experience
Posted: January 07, 2026
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Attorney
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 11+ Years
Boutique law firm in NYC looking to add a counsel level attorney with about 10-20 years of experience in at least 2 of the following practice areas: (a) trusts and estates, (b) real estate, and/or (c) corporate. Some portable business is required, preferably in the range of $300,000-$400,000, but the firm also has existing work to be serviced and the person hired will have the opportunity to eventually inherit such business. A hybrid work arrangement (three days/week in office) is available. We know the firm well and have placed partner, counsel and associate level candidates with them in the past—-They offer excellent lifestyle and are an extremely pleasant group of people. Compensation will depend on experience with an anticipated salary range of about $200,000-$275,0000, or more depending on the amount of business brought. Qualified candidates should e-mail resumes to Jon Lewis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Trial Attorney, Matrimonial Law (Exclusive Search)
Posted: January 07, 2026
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Attorney
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 11+ Years
I have been exclusively retained by a premier boutique matrimonial firm in midtown Manhattan that seeks to hire an experienced trial attorney capable of immediately stepping in to handle complex, high-net-worth matrimonial trials. The ideal candidate will have extensive courtroom experience—preferably in matrimonial or family law—but the firm is open to seasoned commercial litigators with substantial first-chair trial experience and a strong interest in transitioning to this practice. I have made 11 placements with the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as trial counsel in contested matrimonial matters
• Manage all aspects of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Advise clients in sensitive, high-stakes disputes involving complex financial and personal issues
What the Firm Seeks:
• 10+ years of matrimonial or commercial litigation experience
• Significant first-chair trial experience; strong candidates include AUSAs and government prosecutors
• Strong academic credentials
• Matrimonial or family law background preferred but not required
What the Firm Offers:
• Base salary of approximately $270,000-$300,000 (possibly more), depending on background and experience
• Discretionary bonus
• Annual billable hours of 1800
Work Environment:
• In-office presence required at least four days per week
• Collegial, professional environment with premier clientele and top-tier colleagues
For immediate consideration, email your resume to Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Experienced Real Estate Attorney—-NYC Boutique (Hybrid)
Posted: January 07, 2026
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 6 - 10 Years
Boutique law firm in New York seeking an attorney with 7-15 or more years of experience in commercial real estate finance/ transactional work. Additional experience with general corporate work would be valuable but is not a requirement. Some portable business preferred but candidates without business who have strong relevant experience will be considered. Title will be counsel or possibly partner depending on experience and the extent of any business brought. Hybrid work arrangement (3 or more days/week in office) available. Compensation will include base salary based on experience (e.g. $260,000 for an attorney with 7 years of experience) plus available billable hours/business originated/discretionary bonuses. Qualified candidates should e-mail resumes to Jon Lewis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Mid-Level Litigation Associate—Westchester County
Posted: January 07, 2026
Practice:
Location: NY - Westchester County
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years
I have been retained by a well-established, full-service law firm in Westchester County that seeks to hire a litigation associate. The firm offers genuine long-term partnership prospects. I have placed two attorneys there.
Key Responsibilities:
• Handle a mix of commercial litigation matters, including breach of contract, partnership disputes, and real estate litigation
• Draft motions, conduct discovery, and appear in court
What the Firm Seeks:
• Approximately 2–6 years of litigation experience
• Solid writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Admission to the New York Bar
What the Firm Offers:
• Base salary of $150,000–$170,000, depending on experience
• Discretionary bonus, likely $5,000–$15,000
• Annual billable hours target of 1600–1700
• Good long-term partnership prospects, and solid mentorship
Work Environment:
• Hours of about 9 AM to 6 PM
• Full-time in-office work environment (five days per week)
For immediate consideration, email your resume to Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Boutique Private Client Associate—NYC (Exclusive Search)
Posted: January 07, 2026
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 1 - 3 Years
We have been retained by a well-established, prestigious boutique law firm seeks to hire a well-credentialed associate for a role focused on high-net-worth private client matters. The firm counsels ultra-high net worth clients in complex and high-stakes disputes, crisis management situations, and estate matters across domestic and international representations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Review and preparation of legal documents including wills, trusts, LLC agreements, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives
• Drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and out-of-court settlement agreements
• Estate and trust administration matters
• Legal research on related private client issues
What the Firm Seeks:
• About one to four years of experience in estate planning, real estate, or corporate law
• BigLaw or equivalent background
• Strong academic credentials
• New York bar admission
What the Firm Offers:
• Base salary of one hundred seventy-five to two hundred fifteen thousand, plus discretionary bonus
• Annual billable hours target of eighteen hundred
• Full-time in-office work environment preferred
• Collegial atmosphere with many former BigLaw attorneys
• Sophisticated clientele and complex, high-stakes matters
For immediate consideration, email your resume to Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Patent Prosecution Counsel/Partner
Posted: January 07, 2026
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 6 - 10 Years
IP boutique law firm in NYC looking to add a counsel or partner level attorney with 8 or more years of patent experience and background in electrical, software or computer science. The position will focus on patent preparation/prosecution, with potential litigation support on occasion. Some portable business would be preferred, but the firm has a busy practice with existing work to be serviced. A hybrid work arrangement (3 days/week in office) is available. The firm offers excellent lifestyle and an extremely pleasant work environment. Compensation will depend on experience and the amount of any portable business brought, with an anticipated salary range of $180,000-$300,000. Qualified candidates should e-mail resumes to Jon Lewis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Insurance Coverage (D&O)—Analysis and Opinion Drafting (Exclusive Search)
Posted: January 07, 2026
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years
A well-established, high-end, insurance defense, coverage-focused boutique seeks to hire for its downtown Manhattan office (three days or more per week in person expected) a midlevel or junior associate with insurance coverage experience (D&O or adjacent areas) for a non-litigation role focused on directors and officers coverage matters. The position focuses on opinion drafting/analysis. Base salary is likely $155,000-195,000, depending on class year and experience, and bonuses are about $10-15K. The firm offers a collegial environment, and the annual billable hours are typically 1950. I have placed more than 20 attorneys with the firm. Please email resume to Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.
‘34 Act and M&A Associates
Posted: January 07, 2026
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 5 - 7 Years
Mid-size NYC law firm actively seeking two corporate associates with:
(a) 2-5+ years of ’34 Act experience, including initial public offerings (prior SPAC experience a plus) and public company reporting/governance, with compensation likely in the high $100,000s depending on experience; and
(b) 5-9+ years of M&A experience, with compensation likely in the mid-$200,000s depending on experience.
The firm attracts strong candidates and offers good long-term opportunities —For example, we have previously placed with them a corporate associate from a Vault top 20 firm, and another who is now a partner there. Lifestyle is reasonable and hybrid work arrangements are available.
Qualified candidates should e-mail resumes to Jon Lewis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Senior Employment Associate
Posted: January 07, 2026
Practice:
Location: CT - Fairfield County
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 6 - 10 Years
A top-tier Connecticut law firm is looking to hire a senior labor and employment associate with about six to twelve years of experience. Ideally, the candidate will have excellent academic credentials, be admitted to the Connecticut bar, and have experience in handling a broad range of labor and employment matters including both counseling and litigation. The person hired will work closely with two partners in the firm’s L&E practice. The candidate will work out of the firm’s offices in Fairfield County. Salary will depend on experience but will likely be in the range of about one hundred ninety to two hundred fifteen thousand dollars. Email resumes to Jon Lewis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for immediate consideration.
D&O Insurance Coverage Litigation—NYC (Exclusive Search)
Posted: January 07, 2026
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years
A well-established, high-end, insurance defense coverage-focused boutique seeks to hire for its downtown Manhattan office (three days or more per week in person expected) a well-credentialed junior or midlevel litigation associate for a role focused on directors’ and officers’ coverage litigation. While prior coverage litigation experience is not required, the firm seeks an attorney with sophisticated litigation experience, ideally with exposure to financial/commercial litigation matters. Cases typically involve securities litigation and other financial-related issues. Base salary is likely about $155,000-$190,000. The firm offers a collegial environment, and the annual billable hours are typically 1950. We have placed more than 20 attorneys with the firm. For immediate consideration, email resume to Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Securities Litigation Position (Plaintiff-side) – NYC (Exclusive)
Posted: January 07, 2026
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years
A well-established plaintiff-side securities litigation boutique seeks to hire a midlevel or senior associate for its Manhattan office. The team typically expects four days per week in office.
Key Responsibilities
• Work on major securities fraud class actions from investigation through appeal
• Take on as much responsibility as you can handle, including managing cases, taking depositions, and arguing motions
• Lead and contribute to substantive brief drafting and motion practice
What the Firm Seeks
• Strong academic credentials and at least three years of significant securities litigation experience
• Demonstrated brief-writing excellence and strategic judgment
• NY admission (or eligibility to waive in)
What the Firm Offers
• Total compensation: $180,000–$300,000 depending on class year and experience, with significant upside
• Substantial responsibility
• ~40 hours/week with weekends off
• Very low attrition and high morale
We have placed nine attorneys with this firm and have close ties with the managing partner. Interested candidates should send their resume to Ben Crawford at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Experienced Corporate/M&A Attorney
Posted: January 07, 2026
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 6 - 10 Years
Mid-sized NYC-based law firm seeking a senior level corporate transactional attorney with 8-10+ years of experience focusing on M&A work. Interpersonal skills/presence are critical as the firm is looking for someone who can interface directly with important clients. No portable business is required, and a partner title is possible for candidates with strong experience/credentials. Compensation will depend on experience, with base salary likely around $250,000. We have a good relationship with the firm and have placed multiple attorneys with them in the past. Qualified candidates should e-mail resumes to Jon Lewis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Senior Lender’s Attorney (Non-Public Search)
Posted: January 07, 2026
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 11+ Years
A well-established, mid-sized law firm based in midtown Manhattan (four days expected in office per week) seeks a senior lending attorney with extensive lender-side expertise to build and lead this practice. The candidate must have extensive experience independently running deals. Experience with real estate lending transactions is preferred. No portable business or originations are necessary. Annual billables are expected to be 1800–2000 hours. Base compensation is likely between $250,000 and $350,000. I have close ties with the firm and have placed eight attorneys there. For immediate consideration, email resume to Ben Crawford at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Securities Litigation Position (Plaintiff-side) – Philadelphia Metro Area (Exclusive)
Posted: January 07, 2026
Practice:
Location: PA
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years
A well-established plaintiff-side securities litigation boutique seeks to hire a midlevel or senior associate for its Philadelphia Metro Area office (four days typically expected in office per week).
Key Responsibilities
• Work on major securities fraud class actions from investigation through appeal
• Take on as much responsibility as you can handle, including managing cases, taking depositions, and arguing motions
• Lead and contribute to substantive brief drafting and motion practice
What the Firm Seeks
• Strong academic credentials and at least three years of significant securities litigation experience
• Demonstrated brief-writing excellence and strategic judgment
• NY admission (or eligibility to waive in)
What the Firm Offers
• Total compensation: $180,000–$300,000 depending on class year and experience, with significant upside
• Substantial responsibility
• ~40 hours/week with weekends off
• Very low attrition and high morale
We have placed nine attorneys with this firm and have close ties with the managing partner. Interested candidates should send their resume to Ben Crawford at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Patent Litigation Associate
Posted: January 07, 2026
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years
Patent litigation boutique seeking 2nd-5th year associate with experience focused on technology or life science related matters. Successful candidates will have strong academic and law firm credentials. The firm is highly regarded (with a Chambers ranked patent litigation practice) and provides associates the opportunity to assume significant responsibility on the matters which they work. Compensation will depend on experience, with base salary anticipated to be in the range of $250,000-$385,000. Qualified candidates should e-mail resumes to Jon Lewis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Labor & Employment Associate and Partner-CT
Posted: January 07, 2026
Practice:
Location: CT
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 6 - 10 Years
Top-tier Connecticut law firm looking to hire (a) a labor and employment associate with about five to seven years of experience for their office in Hartford County and (b) a labor and employment partner for their office in Fairfield County to be the successor to a retiring partner, with some portable business a plus. Ideally, candidates will have excellent academic credentials, be admitted to the Connecticut bar, and have experience in handling a broad range of labor and employment matters including both counseling and litigation. Salary will depend on experience but will likely be in the range of about $170,000-$200,000 for the associate position and $225,000-$250,000 for the partner position. We have a good relationship with this firm and have placed attorneys there in the past, including a more junior associate in their L&E practice group. Qualified candidates should e-mail resumes to Jon Lewis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Tax Attorney
Posted: January 07, 2026
Practice:
Location: CT
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 6 - 10 Years
A top-tier Connecticut law firm seeking a senior associate, counsel or partner level tax attorney. An LLM in taxation is required; ideal candidates will have excellent academic credentials, be admitted to the Connecticut bar, and have experience in handling a broad range of tax issues. No portable business is required—-The person hired will work on the matters of a senior tax partner at the firm and potentially become the successor to that partner’s book of business. The candidate may work out of the firm’s offices in either Hartford or Fairfield County. Salary will depend on experience but will likely be in the high $100,000s to low $200,000s for a candidate who does not bring business of their own. We have a good relationship with this firm and have placed multiple attorneys there in the past. Qualified candidates should e-mail resumes to Jon Lewis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Senior Matrimonial Attorney
Posted: January 07, 2026
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Attorney
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 11+ Years
A well-established and growing mid-sized law firm seeks to hire for its Brooklyn office (ideally five days a week in office), a seasoned matrimonial and family law attorney to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a highly respected, decorated partner who, throughout their career, has specialized in matrimonial law. The ideal candidate will have significant first-chair experience and the ability to manage cases independently. Base compensation is likely about $220,000 to $300,000 or higher for candidates with portable business, plus an annual bonus and benefits. Expected hours are about 1850 annually. Email resumes to Ben Crawford at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for immediate consideration.
Litigation Associate
Posted: January 07, 2026
Practice:
Location: CA
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years
We have been retained by a well-established law firm in Los Angeles (Century City) that seeks to hire a mid-level litigation attorney for a role focused on a mix of commercial litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting discovery and dispositive motions. Deposition experience is a plus. Attorneys confident, creative, and interested in the subject matter do well at this firm. The firm has a well-credentialed group of attorneys, including several from BigLaw backgrounds. Salary is likely $190,000-240,000, depending on experience, plus an hours-based and discretionary bonus. Attorneys are expected to bill 1825 hours annually. The firm expects attorneys in the office at least four times a week, and offers a good healthcare plan. Please email resume to Ben Crawford at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for immediate consideration.
Senior Commercial Real Estate Attorney - NYC (Midtown)
Posted: January 07, 2026
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Partner
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 11+ Years
We have been retained by a well-established, mid-sized law firm in Midtown Manhattan (four days in-office per week) seeking to hire a senior commercial real estate attorney (an existing client base is welcome but not required). Candidates should possess strong drafting and negotiation skills, and a track record of successfully managing complex, high-stakes deals. The ideal candidate will be a leader interested in contributing to the firm’s long-term success. The expected base salary ranges from $225,000 to $350,000, depending on experience, plus a bonus which can be about $20,000 to $60,000. The hours will likely be about 1,800 annually. Over the years, we have successfully placed many attorneys at this firm. Email resumes to Ben Crawford at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for immediate consideration.
Lending Associate
Posted: January 07, 2026
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 1 - 3 Years
Mid-sized law firm based in New York City seeking junior lending associate. Successful candidates will have 2-4 years of experience in commercial lending or other types of finance transactions (e.g. real estate finance). Compensation will depend on experience but will likely be in the range of about $160,000-$180,000. Lifestyle is very reasonable, historically around 1800 billable hours annually. Qualified candidates should e-mail resumes to Jon Lewis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Mid-level Commercial Real Estate Associate - NYC (Midtown)
Posted: January 07, 2026
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 5 - 7 Years
We have been retained by a well-established, mid-sized law firm in Midtown Manhattan (four days in-office per week) seeking to hire a midlevel commercial real estate associate. The ideal candidate will have strong drafting and negotiation skills, as well as broad commercial real estate experience. The firm also seeks an attorney who has leadership potential and is eager to grow within the firm, contributing to its long-term success. The expected base salary ranges from $175,000 to $225,000, depending on experience, plus a bonus which can be about $20,000 to $60,000. The hours will likely be about 1,800 annually. Over the years, we have successfully placed many attorneys at this firm. Email resumes to Ben Crawford at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for immediate consideration.