Partner
Founding Partner Opportunity | Minneapolis, MN
An Am Law-recognized national law firm is seeking an entrepreneurial Partner to help establish and lead its Minneapolis presence.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a true market-building role with the backing of a well-established national platform. The firm has a significant footprint across the country, sophisticated national clients, and a strategic commitment to investing in the Minneapolis market.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Opportunity to serve as a foundational leader in a new office launch.
- Significant autonomy to shape strategy, culture, and future growth.
- Access to national clients, resources, and cross-selling opportunities.
- Higher-value, complex matters rather than high-volume commodity work.
- Clear pathway to build and mentor a team over time.
- Strong support from firm leadership and existing national practice groups.
- Ability to leverage national billing rates and a broad client base while growing a practice in the Minnesota market.
Areas of Interest
The firm is open to a variety of litigation and business law practices, with particular interest in attorneys handling:
- Insurance Defense
- Transportation & Trucking Litigation
- Professional Liability
- General Liability & Catastrophic Injury Defense
- Product Liability
- Cybersecurity & Privacy
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Litigation
- Breach Response & Incident Response
- National Accounts and Multi-Jurisdictional Matters
Ideal Candidate
- Partner or senior attorney with strong Minnesota market relationships.
- Established reputation within the local business and legal community.
- Leadership experience or desire to lead and grow a team.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in building something long-term.
- Experience managing client relationships and developing business.
- Ability to service both existing client relationships and firm-generated work.
A portable book of business is welcomed, but not required. The firm is particularly interested in attorneys with a strong professional network in Minnesota, a demonstrated ability to generate opportunities, and a genuine interest in helping build a market presence from the ground up.
Compensation
Compensation is highly competitive and can reach $250,000+, with additional upside tied to leadership responsibilities, practice growth, and business development.
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for an attorney who wants more than just a seat at the table. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape the direction of a new office, build a team, expand their profile in the market, and take advantage of the resources, reputation, and client relationships of a nationally recognized law firm.
If you've been looking for a platform that combines entrepreneurial freedom with the support of an established national firm, this is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in the Minneapolis legal market.
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