Partner/Group Lead (General Liability)

Overview

Partner / Practice Group Leader – General Liability (Georgia)

The organization is strategically expanding its General Liability division into the Georgia market and is seeking a proven practice leader to establish, shape, and scale the operation from the ground up.

This is a new practice build—not an incremental addition to an existing team. The role provides direct access to firm leadership, meaningful autonomy over practice strategy, and support from dedicated business development, marketing, and talent acquisition infrastructure to drive growth.

If you are a seasoned General Liability litigator with a portable book of business and the vision to build a market-leading practice in Georgia, this role may be a strong fit.

Responsibilities

As Partner and Practice Group Leader for Georgia, you will:

• Establish and lead the firm’s General Liability practice throughout the state of Georgia, serving as the firm’s primary presence and strategic leader in the market.
• Leverage existing client relationships to deepen and expand them with the support of firm infrastructure, national reach, and institutional carrier relationships.
• Develop and execute a growth strategy for the Georgia market by identifying new business opportunities and expanding the client base through proactive business development and cross-selling across the firm’s national platform.
• Build, recruit, and mentor a team of attorneys and support staff as the practice scales, with direct support from a dedicated Talent Acquisition team experienced in legal recruiting.
• Collaborate closely with the firm Chair of General Liability and national practice leadership to align strategy, share resources, and drive results across jurisdictions.
• Manage complex General Liability defense matters from case inception through resolution, including pre-suit evaluation, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Partner with an in-house Business Development and Marketing team dedicated to positioning the practice for sustained growth, including client pitches, thought leadership, conference strategy, and targeted outreach.

Requirements

• Partner-level attorney with a minimum of 6 years of substantive General Liability litigation experience, including first-chair trial or arbitration experience.
• Demonstrated portable book of business with established client and carrier relationships. Be prepared to discuss practice profile, key client relationships, and revenue history in confidence.
• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
• Location flexible anywhere in the state of Georgia.
• Strong preference for deep substantive experience in one or more of the following:
  • Premises Liability
  • Trucking and Transportation Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Construction Defect
  • Medical Malpractice Defense
• Track record of business development success, with the ability to originate, maintain, and grow client relationships independently and through cross-selling.
• Leadership presence and mentorship capability.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a collaborative approach; operates with accountability and thrives in environments where initiative is rewarded.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base compensation with performance-based annual bonus
• Profit-sharing partnership structure tied to origination and production
• Company-paid PPO health insurance, with dental and vision options
• Generous paid time off, plus a floating holiday and designated mental health day
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Ongoing professional development and continuing legal education support
• Diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment

Location

• Work from anywhere in the state of Georgia (location flexible anywhere in the state of Georgia).

Equal Opportunity & Confidentiality

• All inquiries and discussions will be held in the strictest confidence.
• The organization is not currently accepting resumes or referrals from search firms for this position.
• The organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.