Lateral Partner Opportunity

About the role

St. Louis, MO | Entrepreneurial Litigation & Business Platform A highly respected St. Louis law firm is seeking entrepreneurial lateral partners with an established portable book of business who are looking for a stronger platform without the operational burden of running their own firm. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for experienced practitioners who enjoy practicing law and servicing clients but are increasingly frustrated with the administrative, financial, and management demands of firm ownership. Join a collaborative and entrepreneurial platform that allows you to maintain autonomy over your practice while leveraging the support, infrastructure, and reputation of an established firm. The firm offers a highly attractive model for partners with portable business who want: greater operational support, reduced administrative burden, cross-referral opportunities, financial upside tied directly to collections, and a collegial and business-minded partnership group. The platform is designed for lawyers who want to maintain an entrepreneurial practice while eliminating much of the operational complexity associated with running a firm independently. Established and respected firm with strong infrastructure; ability to focus on practicing law instead of managing operations; support with billing, collections, staffing, office administration, and firm management; cross-selling and internal referral opportunities; flexible and entrepreneurial compensation structure. The firm values professionalism, responsiveness, and long-term client relationships while maintaining a collegial and supportive internal culture. Lawyers are given autonomy while benefiting from a stable and experienced operational platform. All discussions and inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.

Pay

• Partners retain 100% of their own collections, less firm overhead (historically averaging approximately 27-32%)
• Optional draw structure allowing partners to draw 60% as collections are received, with reconciliation completed at year-end
• Additional upside through shared work opportunities, including earning one-third of collections on partner-worked matters
• Ability to bring in and supervise an associate while retaining the collections generated from that work and directly managing the compensation structure

Requirements

• Partner-level attorney with a portable book of business
• Strong client relationships and entrepreneurial mindset
• Looking to transition away from the demands of firm ownership or solo practice management
• Interested in continuing to grow within a collaborative platform
• Practice areas may include litigation, business law, estate planning, employment, family, or related areas