Shareholder Attorney

Montgomery Entities; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 675,000 - 825,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationally recognized Birmingham law firm seeks a shareholder-level attorney with a portable book of business. This full-time, direct-hire opportunity offers equity participation and a highly competitive compensation package.

Applicants must hold an active Alabama Bar license, have 7+ years of private practice, and be capable of bringing and expanding client relationships. Ideal candidates have established reputations in the Alabama legal community and can contribute to a growth-focused culture

Qualifications

• Active Alabama State Bar license in good standing — required
• Minimum $750,000 in portable, demonstrable book of business — required
• 7 or more years of legal experience at a law firm or in private practice
• Established relationships and reputation within your practice area and the broader Alabama legal community
• Track record of originating and developing client relationships independently
• Ability to bring existing clients to a new firm and continue serving them at the highest level
• Collaborative mindset — willingness to cross-refer, team with colleagues, and contribute to the firm's culture of growth
• Practice areas include commercial litigation, corporate transactional, real estate, healthcare, employment and labor, insurance defense, construction, banking and finance, estate planning and probate, IP, and family law

Skills

Client relationships

Business development

Cross-referral

Negotiation

Education

Active Alabama State Bar license

7+ years of legal experience

Job description

OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW

• Position | Shareholder / Equity Partner
• Location | Birmingham, Alabama
• Practice Area | All Practice Areas Considered
• Employment Type | Full-Time, Direct Hire
• Book Requirement | $750,000+ Portable Book of Business
• Firm Profile | Nationally Prominent — Heavy Growth Mode
• Compensation | Highly Competitive + Equity Participation

THE OPPORTUNITY

Core Talent Services is conducting a confidential search on behalf of one of the most respected and nationally recognized law firms in the country. With a deep footprint across the Southeast and a growing Birmingham presence, this firm is in an aggressive growth phase and is actively seeking experienced Shareholder-level attorneys who are ready to bring their practice — and their clients — to a platform built for long-term success.

This is not a position that requires a specific practice area. The firm is open to accomplished attorneys across all disciplines — litigation, corporate, real estate, employment, healthcare, finance, construction, insurance defense, intellectual property, estate planning, or any other area of law. What matters is that you have built a meaningful, portable book of business and are looking for a firm with the resources, reputation, and culture to take your practice to the next level.

WHY THIS FIRM

• Nationally recognized platform with deep local roots in Birmingham and across the Southeast
• Aggressive growth mode — the firm is investing in talent, infrastructure, and market presence in Birmingham right now
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values the attorney's relationships and gives them the autonomy to grow
• Robust support infrastructure including experienced associates, paralegals, and legal technology resources
• Strong cross-referral culture — attorneys benefit from the firm's broad practice group network and existing client relationships
• Highly competitive compensation structure with meaningful equity participation for shareholder-level attorneys
• Access to a national client base and the firm's full-service capabilities to serve your clients at a higher level
• A leadership team committed to transparency, attorney development, and long-term partnership

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate is a seasoned attorney who has built a loyal client following, maintained a strong professional reputation in the Birmingham legal community, and is ready for a firm environment that will support and amplify their practice rather than constrain it. The following criteria apply:

• Active Alabama State Bar license in good standing — required
• Minimum $750,000 in portable, demonstrable book of business — required
• 7 or more years of legal experience at a law firm or in private practice
• Established relationships and reputation within your practice area and the broader Alabama legal community
• Track record of originating and developing client relationships independently
• Ability to bring existing clients to a new firm and continue serving them at the highest level
• Collaborative mindset — willingness to cross-refer, team with colleagues, and contribute to the firm's culture of growth
• Practice areas considered include — but are not limited to — commercial litigation, corporate transactional, real estate, healthcare law, employment and labor, insurance defense, construction law, banking and finance, estate planning and probate, intellectual property, and family law

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Highly competitive base compensation reflective of experience, practice area, and book of business size
• Equity participation and shareholder profit-sharing from day one
• Performance-based origination bonuses and collections incentives
• Full benefits package — medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with firm contribution
• Firm-funded bar dues, CLE requirements, and professional memberships
• Marketing and business development budget to support your continued client development
• Associate and paralegal staffing support dedicated to your practice group

Compensation: $500,000.00 - $1,000,000.00 per year