Attorney - Partner (Remote-first)

Spencer West; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer West, a prominent full-service international law firm in New York, is looking for senior lawyers eager to run their own practices in a collaborative environment. We support your growth with practice management, accounts, and marketing support.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience and a commitment to building long-term client relationships. We value autonomy and collaboration and offer a self-employed basis to enhance your practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Established or developing client following.
• Active bar license in any state.

Responsibilities

• Run and grow your own practice within a supportive international firm.
• Operate on a self-employed basis with autonomy over work.
• Build long-term client relationships and grow practice.

Skills

Legal expertise

Entrepreneurial mindset

Client-centric approach

Collaborative approach

Job description

Spencer West is a leading full-service international law firm, built around a values‑led and modern approach to legal practice. We advise businesses and individuals across jurisdictions, combining technical excellence with commercial insight and a genuinely collaborative culture. Our core values of collaboration, entrepreneurship and excellence underpin everything we do.

Our international community of 360+ partners, in more than 25 jurisdictions works seamlessly across borders while remaining culturally aware and actively engaged in the local communities in which we operate. With an international presence and a global outlook, Spencer West delivers comprehensive legal advice without the constraints of the traditional law firm model.

The opportunity

Spencer West is growing, and we are keen to welcome more high‑calibre lawyers into our collaborative international practice. Whether you are an established sole practitioner or leading an existing team, Spencer West sets you up for success with a supportive firm infrastructure, covering practice management, support with accounts and marketing, and office facilities across our international network.

• Run and grow your own practice within a supportive international firm
• Work in a modern, flexible way, with autonomy over where, when and how you work
• Benefit from a strong referral culture and cross‑border collaboration
• Be rewarded transparently for the work you do and the business you generate

Who we look for

We are interested in speaking with senior lawyers who share our values and want to practise law differently.

Legal expertise

You will be a recognised expert in your field, typically with a minimum of 8 years’ post‑qualification experience. Partners come from leading BigLaw, national and international firms, senior in‑house roles, and established boutique or independent practices. Spencer West is consistently recognised in legal directories, reflecting the firm’s depth of expertise and commitment to excellence.

Entrepreneurial mindset

You will have the ambition and growth mindset to run your own practice. This may be as an individual practitioner or with a view to building and growing a team.

Client‑centric

You will have an established or developing client following and a commitment to building long‑term client relationships and growing your practice.

Collaborative approach

You value working alongside like‑minded colleagues, sharing opportunities and contributing to a supportive international community.

• An active bar license (any state) with no restrictions
• Willingness to operate on a self‑employed basis