Non-Equity Partner - Defense/Transactional (Portable Book)
Legal
Job Description
A growing, multi-office litigation and transactional firm is adding a Non-Equity Partner to its Santa Monica office. This is an open mandate — we're looking for a strong lateral partner in any Defense or Transactional practice area, not a specific niche.
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You'll bring your own book of business and run it with full firm support: an in-house marketing and PR team dedicated to growing partner books, a flexible hybrid schedule, and the option to bring an associate or paralegal with you if you have one. Solo practitioners are welcome to apply.
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Why partners join us:
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- Full in-house marketing/PR team actively working to grow your book, not just your existing clients
- Open practice mandate — Defense or Transactional, any specialty considered
- Bring your team: associates and paralegals can come with you
- Negotiable origination structure
- Quarterly (not just annual) performance bonuses for partners
- Prime Santa Monica office with a flexible, hybrid-friendly culture — in-office time encouraged but not rigid
- Backed by a firm with offices across multiple U.S. markets and an established, high-profile client base
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QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
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- Active state bar license in good standing
- Portable book of business of $500,000+
- Defense or Transactional practice background (any specialty)
- Comfortable managing client relationships independently; prior book-building experience a plus
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COMPENSATION RANGE
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- The annual salary for this position is between $250,000 – $500,000+ annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
- Quarterly Performance Bonuses
- Origination Bonuses
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