Senior Attorney

Distinct | North America; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working structure

Autonomy over your practice

No annual Partner billing requirement

Job summary

Distinct | North America, a New York boutique, seeks an experienced Partner to lead established practice areas and client relationships. You will leverage autonomy to run your practice within a hybrid structure and contribute to strategic growth while enjoying substantial upside and flexible working arrangements.

The role requires a minimum of 7 years of experience, a strong portable business (approximately $500k), and NY Bar admission, with opportunities across Corporate, Funds, Real Estate or

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as an attorney with an established practice.
• Portable business of about $500,000.
• Admission to the New York Bar.
• Strong track record in Corporate, Funds, Real Estate or Litigation.
• Experience leading matters from inception through resolution.
• Strong client relationships and business development abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage client relationships and new business.
• Lead matters from inception through resolution.
• Collaborate with partners across practice areas.
• Contribute to firm growth while maintaining autonomy.

Skills

Business development

Client relationships

Communication

Analytical skills

Legal writing

Collaboration

Education

New York Bar admission

Job description

At Partner level, a move is about considerably more than compensation.

It’s about finding the right platform for your clients, your practice and the next stage of your career — somewhere that gives you the autonomy to operate the way you want to, while providing the infrastructure and support to continue growing.

I’m working with a well-established and growing New York boutique that is looking to add an experienced Partner as part of its strategic expansion.

The Opportunity

The firm is interested in speaking with established Partners across several practice areas, including:

• Corporate
• Funds
• Litigation

They have built a culture around professionalism, integrity and open communication, with an emphasis on creating an environment where senior attorneys are trusted to lead their practices rather than being unnecessarily constrained by firm-wide targets.

One of the most notable aspects of the opportunity is that there is no annual billing requirement for Partners.

You have the autonomy to determine your own hours and how best to manage your practice, clients and team.

Combined with a hybrid working structure, this offers a level of flexibility that can be difficult to find at Partner level.

What Are They Looking For?

The firm is looking for an established attorney with at least 7 years of experience who has developed their own practice and client relationships.

You’ll need:

• A minimum of approximately $500,000 in portable business
• Admission to the New York Bar
• A strong track record within Corporate, Funds, Real Estate or Litigation
• Experience managing sophisticated matters from inception through resolution
• Strong client relationship and business development capabilities
• Excellent communication, analytical and legal writing skills

Just as importantly, they’re looking for someone who values collaboration, professional autonomy and the opportunity to play a meaningful role in the continued growth of the firm.

Why Consider It?

For the right Partner, this is an opportunity to join a growing boutique where you can retain the independence you've worked hard to build, without having to build everything around you from scratch.

The firm offers $350,000–$550,000 base compensation, plus bonus, with the final package determined by experience, background, portable business and other relevant factors.

But the bigger attraction may be the structure around it.

No annual Partner billing requirement. Hybrid flexibility. Autonomy over your practice. A supportive team. And the opportunity to have a genuine voice in a growing firm.

If you're considering whether your current platform is still the right one for your clients, your practice and your longer-term ambitions, I'm happy to have a confidential and discreet conversation about what this firm can offer.

There is, of course, no expectation that you need to be actively looking to have that discussion.

If you'd prefer to speak directly, call me on 332 777 6411. I appreciate that at Partner level, finding time for a conversation during the working day isn't always straightforward.