Litigation Counsel

Overview

A modern, fully distributed law firm is seeking a midlevel attorney to join its growing litigation practice. This role is ideal for high-performing attorneys who want the freedom to shape and grow their practices, own their career path, and manage direct client relationships without the bureaucracy and overhead typical of traditional Big Law.

The firm operates nationally as a full-service law firm designed for the realities of modern legal practice. Founded by former technology general counsels, it rethinks the traditional law firm model by removing inefficiencies and outdated economics while maintaining exceptional legal work, sophisticated clients, and professional credibility. Attorneys work remotely and serve clients across Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation practice groups, supporting a range of clients from emerging ventures to mature enterprises and public companies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand a commercial litigation practice within a national firm.
• Manage client relationships directly and independently.
• Participate in business development efforts, including identifying potential anchor clients.
• Operate within a transparent, collections-based compensation model that aligns compensation with ownership and responsibility.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in commercial litigation at an AmLaw 100 law firm or in-house with a reputable company.
• Graduation from a top-tier law school or demonstrated excellent and sustained reputation in the industry.
• Ability to develop client work and articulate a clear business development plan.
• Willingness to associate as Counsel, including attorneys from senior in-house or law firm positions without a demonstrable book of business.
• Eligibility to work in the United States, with verification of identity and employment eligibility upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience expanding a litigation practice on a national scale.
• Demonstrated success in managing client relationships and business development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation is based on a transparent, collections-based model designed to align earnings with the value created for clients.
• The model supports sustainable, high-quality practices without opaque formulas, partnership taxes, or unnecessary politics.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.