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Lateral Partner (General Interest)

Direct Counsel

Partner-Level Opportunities At Direct Counsel

Direct Counsel is seeking accomplished attorneys interested in exploring partner-level opportunities with a highly regarded full-service law firm in Los Angeles. This opportunity is designed for experienced attorneys and partners whose practice areas or experience may not align with a currently posted opening but who are interested in joining a collaborative, entrepreneurial platform with strong growth potential.

The firm welcomes confidential inquiries from partners and senior attorneys with established practices, portable business, or a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships.

Opportunity Overview

This position offers the opportunity to join a sophisticated, full-service platform serving clients across a broad range of industries and legal disciplines. The firm is interested in speaking with attorneys whose practices complement existing strengths or present strategic growth opportunities.

Potential practice areas include:

  • Corporate & Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Private Equity & Investment Funds
  • Real Estate
  • Intellectual Property
  • Technology Transactions
  • Entertainment & Media
  • Litigation
  • Labor & Employment
  • Tax
  • Trusts & Estates
  • Private Client Services
  • Privacy & Cybersecurity
  • Other specialized practice areas
Qualifications
  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Active Bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • Significant legal experience with a strong record of client service
  • Demonstrated expertise within a particular practice area
  • Experience managing sophisticated client matters
  • Strong business development and relationship-building skills
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative approach to practice development
  • Interest in contributing to and expanding a team-oriented platform
  • Portable business is welcomed but not required for all opportunities
Platform Advantages
  • Full-service law firm platform with sophisticated cross-selling opportunities
  • Strong internal referral network across multiple practice groups
  • Direct access to firm leadership and decision-makers
  • Collaborative culture designed to support long-term practice growth
  • Flexibility to continue developing and expanding client relationships
  • Resources designed to support strategic business development initiatives
Business Development Support

The firm provides significant resources to support attorneys in growing and maintaining their practices, including:

  • Dedicated marketing and business development professionals
  • Public relations and media support
  • Strategic marketing initiatives
  • Networking and sponsorship opportunities
  • Referral network access
  • Business development coaching and training
Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
Why This Opportunity
  • Join a respected and entrepreneurial full-service law firm
  • Access a platform designed to support practice growth and client development
  • Collaborate with highly regarded attorneys across numerous disciplines
  • Benefit from meaningful business development and marketing support
  • Opportunity to expand existing client relationships while developing new ones
  • Strong culture emphasizing collaboration, community involvement, and long-term success

Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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