Job Description

Overview

Lateral Partner National Defense Law Firm (Remote Flexibility)

Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law 100 firm, is actively seeking accomplished Lateral Partners to join its growing team. The firm offers a rare combination of entrepreneurial flexibility, national resources, and an established platform designed to help partners expand their practices with long-term stability and support.

Ideal for seasoned attorneys with a portable book of business of at least $750K, who value autonomy, collaboration, and a modern infrastructure that supports client service across all 50 states.

Location and Compensation

Location: California, New York, New Jersey, or Florida (Remote Flexible). Active law license in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction (preference for CA, NY, NJ, or FL).

Compensation: Highly competitive salary above industry standard (commensurate with experience), plus bonus.

Billing / Hours: 1900

Responsibilities and Opportunity

Join a firm with entrepreneurial flexibility, national resources, and an established platform designed to help partners expand their practices with long-term stability and support. Focus on practice growth while leveraging top-tier technology, marketing, and administrative resources.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a portable book of business of at least $750K, who value autonomy, collaboration, and a modern infrastructure that supports client service across all 50 states.

Key Practice Areas

There is particular interest in candidates with employment law experience, including:

• Employment and Labor Counseling
• Wage and Hour Class and PAGA Actions
• Complex Litigation and Class Actions
• Professional Liability Defense
• Commercial, Construction, Environmental, and Insurance Litigation
• Product Liability, Toxic Tort, and Appellate Matters
• Business Transactions and Corporate Counseling

What Sets the Firm Apart

• National Reach, Local Strength: One of the largest and most respected full-service law firms in the U.S., with offices in every major market.
• Flexibility and Freedom: Remote work and hybrid arrangements are fully supported, allowing partners to maintain and grow their practices from any location.
• Exceptional Retention: Industry-leading lateral partner retention rates demonstrate the firms commitment to long-term career investment and cultural alignment.
• Comprehensive Support: Partners benefit from a deep bench of professional staff and resources, including dedicated marketing, IT, and business development teams.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Active law license in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction (preference for CA, NY, NJ, or FL).
• Proven history of client development and a portable book of at least $750,000.
• Strong reputation in one or more of the firms core practice areas, with a preference for employment law experience.
• Collaborative mindset and interest in cross-selling within a national, multi-disciplinary platform.
• Desire for an environment that values autonomy, innovation, and integrity.

Interview Process

• Qualified candidates will first meet with the firms Chief Talent Officer as a first-round interview. Following this initial conversation, select candidates will complete a short questionnaire to validate their book of business and discuss integration strategy.

Next Steps

• Interested partners are encouraged to contact Incendia Partners in confidence. Please include your practice area focus, current hourly rates, and portable book size when reaching out via email or phone. All inquiries are handled discreetly.

Job Details and Additional Roles

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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