What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lateral Partner (General Interest) position at Direct Counsel?
Direct Counsel is seeking accomplished attorneys interested in exploring partner-level opportunities with a highly regarded full-service law firm in Los Angeles. This opportunity is designed for experienced attorneys and partners whose practice areas or experience may not align with a currently posted opening but who are interested in joining a collaborative, entrepreneurial platform with strong growth potential.
The firm welcomes confidential inquiries from partners and senior attorneys with established practices, portable business, or a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
Opportunity Overview
This position offers the opportunity to join a sophisticated, full-service platform serving clients across a broad range of industries and legal disciplines. The firm is interested in speaking with attorneys whose practices complement existing strengths or present strategic growth opportunities.
Potential practice areas include:
- Corporate & Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Equity & Investment Funds
- Real Estate
- Intellectual Property
- Technology Transactions
- Entertainment & Media
- Litigation
- Labor & Employment
- Tax
- Trusts & Estates
- Private Client Services
- Privacy & Cybersecurity
- Other specialized practice areas
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active Bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Significant legal experience with a strong record of client service
- Demonstrated expertise within a particular practice area
- Experience managing sophisticated client matters
- Strong business development and relationship-building skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative approach to practice development
- Interest in contributing to and expanding a team-oriented platform
- Portable business is welcomed but not required for all opportunities
Platform Advantages
- Full-service law firm platform with sophisticated cross-selling opportunities
- Strong internal referral network across multiple practice groups
- Direct access to firm leadership and decision-makers
- Collaborative culture designed to support long-term practice growth
- Flexibility to continue developing and expanding client relationships
- Resources designed to support strategic business development initiatives
Business Development Support
The firm provides significant resources to support attorneys in growing and maintaining their practices, including:
- Dedicated marketing and business development professionals
- Public relations and media support
- Strategic marketing initiatives
- Networking and sponsorship opportunities
- Referral network access
- Business development coaching and training
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- Generous paid time off and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
Why This Opportunity
- Join a respected and entrepreneurial full-service law firm
- Access a platform designed to support practice growth and client development
- Collaborate with highly regarded attorneys across numerous disciplines
- Benefit from meaningful business development and marketing support
- Opportunity to expand existing client relationships while developing new ones
- Strong culture emphasizing collaboration, community involvement, and long-term success
Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.