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Privacy Tech E&O Litigator

Location: Open to any US location - CA, IL, TX preferred

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Experience representing clients in complex litigation involving data privacy, cyber security, and technology errors and omissions (E&O)

  • Senior-level knowledge of privacy laws, technology transactions, cybersecurity incidents, and professional liability

  • Strong litigation background, experience with regulatory investigations, and the ability to advise clients on risk mitigation strategies in the rapidly evolving landscape of privacy and technology law

  • Prior experience at an AmLaw 200, Law360 400, respected regional or sophisticated boutique firm (7 years out or more)

  • A portable book of $350K is preferred, but not required

Construction Litigator (Design Professional Clients)

Location: Open to any US location - Pacific Northwest preferred

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Construction law experience representing design professionals (architects, engineers, surveyors, etc.) against claims of professional negligence

  • Litigation generally involves contract claims over design changes alleged to have caused additional cost and/or delay in schedule, with some construction defect and bodily injury/wrongful death​

  • Mix of pre-trial workup (substantive/contentious motion practice/discovery, working closely with expert witnesses) and trial experience (federal, state, or tribal court, and/or arbitration)

  • Protean mind

  • Experience working with insurance carriers and coverage experience is a plus

  • Prior experience at an AmLaw 200, Law360 400, respected regional or sophisticated boutique firm (5 years out or more)

  • A minimum portable book of $350K is preferred, but not required

Copyright Litigation Partner

Location: Open to any US location

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Entertainment and intellectual property litigator with extensive experience representing top-tier clients in music, film, media, and corporate sectors

  • Skilled in handling complex copyright, trademark, privacy, and publicity disputes across federal and state courts

  • Trusted advisor on maximizing IP value and navigating digital media risks, offering strategic, dispute-avoidant counsel

  • Prior experience at an AmLaw 200, Law360 400, respected regional or sophisticated boutique firm (7 years out or more)

  • A minimum portable book of $350K

International Arbitration Partner

Location: Flexible - Must be barred in the US or UK

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Prior experience at an AmLaw 200, Legal 500, Magic Circle, or GAR 100 / Chambers ranked firm in international arbitration (commercial or investor-state), respected regional or sophisticated boutique firm in the practice (7 years out or more)

  • A minimum portable book of $350K

Employment Counseling and Litigation Partner

Location: Oregon, Washington, California, North Carolina, and South Carolina

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Prior experience at an AmLaw 200, Law360 400, respected regional or sophisticated boutique firm (7 years out or more)

  • A minimum portable book of $350K

Employment Practices Liability Attorney

Location: California

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Prior experience at an AmLaw 200, Law360 400, respected regional or sophisticated boutique firm (5 years out or more)

  • A minimum portable book of $350K

Michigan-barred Litigators

Location: Michigan

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Prior experience at an AmLaw, regional, or boutique firm (7 years out or more)

  • A minimum portable book of $350K ($500-700K preferred for this role)

  • Commercial litigator (truly commercial, who litigates and tries cases with frequency) actively practices in Michigan

Georgia Commercial Litigation Partner

Location: Must reside and practice in Georgia

We are seeking a Georgia-admitted commercial litigator with a proven portable book and a track record of leading complex disputes from inception through appeal. A true courtroom generalist, you handle virtually any business matter in court and bring sound judgment, entrepreneurial drive, and strong client stewardship.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Lead and manage full‑lifecycle commercial litigation, including case assessment, pleadings, motions, discovery/ESI, depositions, witness preparation, hearings, trials, arbitrations, and appeals

  • Drive strategy and advocacy by drafting and arguing dispositive and strategic motions, and negotiating resolutions when appropriate

  • Advise clients on risk, exposure, and business impact; develop case budgets and staffing plans to ensure efficient execution

  • Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 or 200, Law360 400, respected regional or sophisticated boutique firm (5-7 years out or more)

  • A minimum portable book of $350K

Crypto/AI Transactional and Regulatory Lawyer (UK)

Location: UK

We are seeking a UK-qualified lawyer to advise on cutting-edge transactions and regulatory matters across cryptoassets, digital markets infrastructure, and AI-enabled products and services. The role involves guiding high-growth companies and established institutions through structuring, licensing, compliance, and commercial contracting in a rapidly evolving UK/EU regulatory landscape. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver pragmatic, risk-aware solutions that enable innovation at scale.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Demonstrable experience in crypto, fintech, or AI matters, including advising on UK/EU regimes (e.g., FSMA/FCA perimeter, AML/CTF, e-money/payment services, MiCA, GDPR/UK GDPR, and developments relating to the EU AI Act and UK AI assurance frameworks).

  • Strong transactional and commercial skills, including drafting and negotiating technology, data, and platform agreements, token/asset structuring, strategic partnerships, and venture or M&A deals involving digital assets or AI capabilities.

  • Proven regulatory advisory capability: authorization and licensing analyses, governance and risk frameworks, compliance programs, product counseling, and stakeholder engagement with regulators and industry bodies.

  • Prior experience at a Lawyer’s Top 200, ALM Global 200, Magic Circle, respected regional or sophisticated boutique firm (5-7 years out or more)

  • A minimum portable book of £300K

Commercial Litigation and Insurance Defense Partner

Location: Open to any US location - NJ preferred

We seek a seasoned litigator who has deep expertise in commercial litigation and insurance defense, command of insurer billing guidelines, and a demonstrated record in high-stakes litigation.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • A true self-starter who takes ownership end-to-end, operates with sound judgment under pressure, and excels in high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional matters

  • Lead and manage a national docket of complex commercial and insurance defense matters from intake through resolution, including, without limitation, client communication, motion practice, discovery, depositions, ADR, trial, and appeals

  • Own carrier and client reporting and compliance, including budgets, e-billing, guideline adherence, and audit-ready timekeeping and task coding

  • Develop and execute case strategy to drive efficient, favorable outcomes, including early resolution, dispositive motions, and settlement valuation in a value-add manner

  • Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 or 200, Law360 400, respected regional or sophisticated boutique firm (5-7 years in practice, at a minimum)

  • A minimum portable book of $200K preferred, but not required

New York Litigation Partner

Location: Must reside in the NY tri-state area (NY/NJ/CT) with the ability to appear in NY courts when needed

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Broad form litigation experience, including extensive experience in general liability and insurance defense cases, including personal injury/Labor Law matters

  • Handle litigation matters from investigation through trial or settlement

  • Analyze and evaluate claims to develop legal strategy and advise clients and insurance carriers on efficient resolutions

  • Defend and take depositions, draft all key litigation documents and coordinate with clients, insurance carriers, and legal teams at all stages of litigation

  • Self-starter, takes ownership, and comfortable in court; trial experience preferred

  • Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 or 200, Law360 400, respected regional or sophisticated boutique firm (5-7 years out or more)

  • A minimum portable book of $350K preferred, but not required

California Litigation Partners

Location: Must reside and practice in California

We are seeking 2 highly skilled California-licensed Litigation Partners to join our growing practice. The candidates must have a strong background in commercial litigation and be equally equipped with substantive experience handling insurance defense matters.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Lead and manage commercial litigation cases from inception through resolution

  • Handle insurance defense matters, including coverage analysis and defense strategy

  • Supporting with CA procedure and strategy, to include arguing motions with the court

  • Supporting discovery with CA specific objections

  • Potentially supporting with defending/taking depositions

  • Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 or 200, Law360 400, respected regional or sophisticated boutique firm (7 years out or more)

  • A minimum portable book of $300K

Colorado Commercial Litigation Partner

Location: Colorado

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Broad form commercial litigation experience

  • Handle business-related disputes from investigation through trial or settlement

  • Analyze contracts and issues to develop legal strategy and advise clients

  • Draft key litigation documents and coordinate with clients and legal teams

  • Self-starter, takes ownership, and comfortable in court

  • Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 or 200, Law360 400, respected regional or sophisticated boutique firm (7 years out or more)

  • A minimum portable book of $350K

Texas Commercial Litigation Partner

Location: Candidate must reside in Texas - Dallas/Fort Worth area

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Broad form commercial litigation experience

  • Insurance defense and trial experience a must

  • Self-starter, takes ownership, and comfortable in court

  • Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 or 200, Law360 400, respected regional or sophisticated boutique firm (7 years out or more)

  • A portable book of $350K is preferred, but not required

  • Immediate need

Delaware Corporate and Commercial Litigation Partner

Location: Delaware

We are seeking a highly skilled Junior Partner with at least 5 years’ corporate and commercial litigation experience in Delaware state and federal courts. The ideal candidate will have a strong record of handling complex litigation matters, including corporate governance disputes, contractual claims, and business torts.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven attorney to join a dynamic practice and play a key role in expanding our Delaware litigation team. The position requires exceptional written and oral advocacy skills, deep knowledge of Delaware corporate law, and the ability to manage cases independently while collaborating with a team of experienced partners. We offer a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for growth.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in corporate and commercial litigation in Delaware state and federal courts

  • Strong knowledge of Delaware corporate law and business litigation procedure

  • Excellent research, drafting, and courtroom advocacy skills

  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships

  • Admission to the Delaware Bar is required

  • Material, prior experience in an AmLaw 100/200, Law360 400, or sophisticated regional/boutique firm (5+ years)

  • A portable book is preferred but not required