Overview
A globally-ranked legal services organization is seeking entrepreneurial attorneys to join as partner-owners (equity partners) to expand its footprint across the U.S. This role is not a traditional legal practice position but an opportunity to build and lead a business within an established platform, focusing on client relationship development and business growth without practicing law.
Responsibilities
- Launch and lead an operating company within the organization with full P&L responsibility
- Build and nurture trusted relationships with law firms and in-house legal teams
- Collaborate with colleagues nationwide to select and propose highly qualified attorneys for client assignments
- Ensure high satisfaction for both clients and attorneys
- Represent the organization’s brand locally and nationally
- Drive growth through proactive outreach, referrals, thought leadership, and market leadership
Requirements
- Experience as a senior attorney in a law firm or corporate legal department
- Strong network of legal decision-makers, especially among law firms and legal departments
- Demonstrated business development potential and persistence
- High level of drive, individual initiative, and an ownership mentality
- Discretion and an abundance mindset
- Strong desire to build and grow a business over time
- Ability to frequently travel locally for client meetings and occasionally nationally for conferences and partner meetings
- Full-time professional focus; practicing law on the side or managing other work commitments is incompatible with this role
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing client relationships and building a book of business
- Ability to respond with urgency and discretion, including outside standard hours when necessary
- Excellent listening skills and obsession with client and talent fit and satisfaction
Compensation & Benefits
- Total compensation range: approximately $200,000 to $1,000,000+ (includes base salary, bonuses, incentives, and profit distributions)
- First-year base salary: $150,000 to $200,000 depending on equity structure (base salary scales down over time as profit distributions and equity increase)
- Performance-based bonuses and incentives
- Significant equity ownership in the operating company
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and 401(k)
Location
- Flexible work arrangements with frequent ability to work remotely
- Must be able to travel locally frequently and nationally occasionally
This role offers significant autonomy, schedule flexibility, and the opportunity to build a business within a proven national platform. It requires a high level of dedication, responsiveness, and business development skill to succeed.