Lateral Partner

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Business Law Lateral Partner in New Bedford, MA. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collegial atmosphere and contribute to a client-first culture. This role offers the opportunity to develop and grow a key practice area while maintaining a work-life balance.

Duties

• Provide exemplary legal service in a key practice area or related field.
• Deliver real value to clients through professional legal counsel.
• Collaborate with partners to build a strong, cohesive firm.
• Engage in business development to expand the firm's client base.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and J.D.
• Licensed to practice law in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
• Possess a portable book of business.
• Proven business development experience and success.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Professional, tactful, and client-centric attitude.

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Certifications

• Licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts

Skills

• Business development
• Interpersonal communication
• Research and writing
• Editing and proofreading

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• 401k plan
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program

This law firm provides a full range of legal services to its clients. Its key practice areas include banking and financial institutions regulatory compliance, employment and labor law, intellectual property and technology, charitable and nonprofit organizations, cyber liability and data security, land use and environmental law, public finance and governmental law, and real estate law. Its offices are located in Boston and New Bedford, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island.