Attorney (Nashville)

About the role

JWL International is a modern, business-driven law firm serving clients on five continents, including global leaders like Hitachi and Hyundai, as well as hundreds of manufacturers, dealers, and service providers worldwide. Founded by James Waite, author of the American Rental Association’s Guide to Rental Contracts, JWL blends sophisticated legal counsel with strategic business insight.

Why Join JWL

• Entrepreneurial freedom — build your own practice and make decisions without bureaucracy.
• No billable-hour grind — focus on value and outcomes, not time sheets.
• Hybrid flexibility — work how and where you perform best; results matter more than presence.
• Compensation — extremely competitive, performance-based pay with no upper limit.
• If you deliver more, you earn more. We align pay with impact so top performers are rewarded accordingly.
• Direct client access — manage relationships directly and see the impact of your work.
• Business-minded culture — collaborate with attorneys who think like executives and dealmakers.
• Global reach — serve clients on five continents and engage in complex cross-border work.
• Mentorship & leadership — work directly with James Waite and nationally recognized attorneys.
• High-value deal flow — handle sophisticated, ongoing commercial and transactional matters.
• Efficient infrastructure — modern systems and real support so you can focus on practicing law.
• Growth & equity potential — real opportunities for leadership, profit participation, and ownership as JWL expands.

Who We’re Looking For

• Junior Attorneys: Ambitious, business-minded professionals seeking meaningful work, direct mentorship, and rapid growth.
• Senior Attorneys: Accomplished practitioners ready to lead, expand their book of business, and enjoy true autonomy in a collaborative, results-driven environment.

Preferred experience or interest in

• Transactional / Corporate Law
• Equipment & Automotive Sales or Leasing
• Employment / Labor
• Real Estate / Land Use
• Government & Regulatory Compliance

Practice Areas at JWL

• Business Formations
• Commercial Transactions
• Corporate Law
• Equipment & Auto Sales and Leasing
• Finance & Lending
• Healthcare & Hospitals
• Human Capital
• International Law
• Labor & Employment
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution
• Manufacturer & Dealer Representation
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Private Equity
• Professional Services
• Real Estate (Commercial & Industrial)
• Sales & Use Tax
• Sports & Entertainment Law
• Trusts, Estates & Private Wealth Management
• Venture & Growth Capital

Job Types

• Full time W2
• 1099 contract available

Location

Hybrid, remote, or onsite options available

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off