Lateral Partners and Senior Associates Needed

Locations: Nationwide, with priority openings in New York/New Jersey, California, Florida, Washington, DC, Texas, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Chicago

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Work arrangements: On-site, hybrid, and fully remote opportunities, depending on the hiring firm

About the Opportunities

LevLeaders is recruiting seasoned associates, lateral partners, and established attorney groups for opportunities with highly regarded law firms across the country—from sophisticated boutiques to regional, national, and virtual platforms.

Candidates must have a minimum of $300,000 in portable annual business. We welcome individual attorneys and established groups seeking a platform that supports their clients, practice, and continued growth.

Our clients offer a wide range of practice models, including traditional, hybrid, and fully remote environments, allowing attorneys to find opportunities that align with how they want to practice law.

If you are exploring a change—whether driven by culture, compensation, leadership opportunity, flexibility, or long-term vision—we serve as an advocate and strategic partner, helping you evaluate options and identify firms that value both your experience and your goals.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active U.S. bar membership in good standing, with admission appropriate to the position.
• A minimum of $300,000 in portable annual business.
• Substantial experience in one or more of the practice areas below.
• Established client relationships and demonstrated business development capabilities.
• Strong professional judgment, communication skills, and commitment to client service.

Attorney groups will be evaluated based on their combined portable business, practice composition, and staffing needs.

Current Practice Area Needs

• Labor & Employment
• Commercial Litigation
• Commercial Real Estate
• Healthcare
• Data Security, Privacy & Technology
• Intellectual Property
• M&A / Corporate
• Sports & Entertainment
• Trusts, Estates & Tax
• Banking & Financial Services
• Family Law

Compensation and Practice Support

Compensation and benefits vary by hiring firm, position, and portable business. Structures may include salary with origination or production incentives, revenue sharing, or partnership compensation.

Depending on the opportunity, firms may offer administrative and legal support, business development resources, cross-selling opportunities, leadership roles, and flexible work arrangements. Specific terms will be discussed when evaluating relevant openings.

About LevLeaders

LevLeaders operates as a boutique, attorney-focused recruiting firm. We work discreetly, respond quickly, and structure conversations around your schedule. xhyhwjd Our team has over a decade of hands-on experience inside law firms, so we understand not only the market—but the realities of practicing law.

If you're considering your next move, even quietly or long-term, we would welcome the opportunity to connect and explore whether there is a better fit for where you're headed.