Lateral Partners
Overview
A national law firm is seeking lateral partners with books of business or partial books to meet coverage needs across various locations. The firm offers rate flexibility and a national referral system to support practice growth. Partners benefit from access to over 100 services and practice areas.
Flexible work arrangements are available, including fully remote, hybrid, part-time, and full-time options.
The firm values business-focused leadership and entrepreneurial spirit, emphasizing self-funded growth without debt to maintain stability and recession resilience. Leadership decisions are informed by client needs and emerging legal areas.
Established and emerging leaders who actively manage clients, teams, and cases from intake through trial are encouraged to apply. Trial experience is preferred but not required. This is a long-term role with growth potential.
Responsibilities
- Manage client relationships and cases across various practice areas
- Lead teams and oversee case progression from intake to trial
- Develop and grow a book of business leveraging national referral capabilities
- Collaborate with firm resources to support business development and cross-marketing
Requirements
- Established lateral partner with a minimum portable book of business valued at $1 million or more
- Proven client management and leadership skills
- Trial experience preferred but not mandatory
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary range: $200,000 to $500,000 or more, depending on originations, experience, and practice support needs
- Eligibility for subjective and objective bonuses based on hours billed
- Student debt repayment assistance
- Family planning benefits and parental leave
- Business development and cross-marketing support
- Mentorship and succession planning
- Access to a national referral system covering all 50 states
- Scaled support resources
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Location
Positions are available in any U.S. office with flexible remote work options.
Additional Information
The firm is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, retaining, and advancing qualified female and diverse attorneys. It maintains a low overhead, debt-free platform with over 1,600 attorneys across more than 80 offices nationwide.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume for consideration. Recruiter inquiries and unsolicited agency submissions without an executed fee agreement will not be considered.