Partner

Lume Search Partners; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Entrepreneurial culture

Direct access to firm leadership

Job summary

Lume Search Partners in New York is seeking a Partner with a portable book of business to join a collaborative, practice-area-agnostic firm.

The ideal candidate has a legitimate book of business, can originate and maintain relationships, and is eager to grow a practice within a flexible, representative platform. Hybrid work arrangement and strong earning potential are offered.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in good standing.
• Current Partner, Counsel, or Senior Attorney with a portable book of business of at least $300,000.

Responsibilities

• Originate and maintain client relationships.
• Grow an existing practice within the firm's platform.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to expand capabilities.
• Build and hire associates as the practice expands.

Skills

Originate client relationships

Entrepreneurial mindset

Team-oriented

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Location: Hybrid (3 Days In Office - Flex for right candidate)

Compensation: Competitive Base + Percentage of Portable Book (Flexible for Exceptional Candidates). Base salary is directly tied to the size of your portable practice. For example, a candidate bringing approximately $600,000 in portable business could reasonably expect a base salary in the $200,000 range, with additional compensation based on collections. Attorneys with larger books of business will be considered for proportionately higher compensation packages

About the Opportunity

• We are partnering with a well-established, entrepreneurial law firm of approximately 20 attorneys that is looking to add a Partner with a portable book of business of $300,000+ .
• The firm is intentionally practice-area agnostic and is focused on finding exceptional attorneys with strong client relationships. They are not looking for someone who needs the firm to generate work—they want a true rainmaker who can continue growing an existing practice while leveraging the firm's platform and resources.
• This is an outstanding opportunity for a partner seeking a collaborative environment, minimal bureaucracy, and the ability to build and expand a practice.

What They're Looking For

• Licensed attorney in good standing.
• Current Partner, Counsel, or Senior Attorney with a portable book of business of at least $300,000 (larger books highly encouraged).
• Any practice area will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to originate and maintain client relationships.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to continue growing a practice.
• Team-oriented attorney interested in helping expand the firm's platform.

Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate is someone who has built meaningful client relationships and wants a firm that allows them to continue growing without unnecessary internal politics or limitations.
• Candidates bringing larger books of business may have the opportunity to build out their own team and expand their practice within the firm.

Compensation

• Percentage of collected portable business.
• Flexible compensation structure for exceptional candidates.
• Strong earning potential based on book size and future growth.
• Hybrid schedule (3 days per week in office).
• Collaborative team of approximately 20 attorneys.
• Entrepreneurial culture with direct access to firm leadership.
• Opportunity to grow and hire associates as your practice expands.

Interview Process

• Initial meeting with a Partner.
• Final meeting with the Executive Committee.
• Typical hiring timeline of approximately 2–3 weeks .