Commercial Litigation and Insurance Defense Partner - New York

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Commercial Litigation and Insurance Defense Partner - New York

Location: US-NY-New York

Compensation: $150,000 - $2,500,000 / year

Minimum Education: Doctorate

Job Type: Full Time

Jobcode: EB024

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Commercial Litigation and Insurance Defense Partner

Location: U.S. Remote/ New York-NY

Must be barred in Georgia, New York, or New Jersey

The opportunity

Our client is seeking a seasoned litigator who has deep expertise in commercial litigation and insurance defense, a command of insurer billing guidelines, and a demonstrated record in high-stakes litigation.

Our client is a national law firm built for how law is practiced today. The firm is seeking experienced attorneys to join as Partners in its Litigation group. This is an opportunity to step into partnership with meaningful autonomy, flexibility, and long-term growth potential—without the structural constraints of traditional large-firm models.

Partners at the firm practice at a high level, serve sophisticated clients, and collaborate with peers across the country, while maintaining control over how and where they work.

Why Attorneys Join This Firm

Full Partner status upon joining

Remote-first infrastructure with the ability to work from anywhere in the U.S.

Modern, technology-enabled practice designed to reduce administrative friction

Collaborative business development culture that supports cross-selling and growth

Flexibility and work-life balance not commonly found in traditional firms

Transparent and straightforward firm economics, aligned with attorney and client interests

This opportunity is particularly attractive to attorneys who want to grow their practices, deepen client relationships, and practice law at a high level without sacrificing independence or lifestyle.

Who This Is For

The firm welcomes attorneys from AmLaw firms, respected regional firms, boutiques, in-house roles, and government positions who are ready for partnership and value autonomy.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following Qualifications

A true self-starter who takes ownership end-to-end, operates with sound judgment under pressure, and excels in high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional matters

Lead and manage a national docket of complex commercial and insurance defense matters from intake through resolution, including, without limitation, client communication, motion practice, discovery, depositions, ADR, trial, and appeals

Own carrier and client reporting and compliance, including budgets, e-billing, guideline adherence, and audit-ready timekeeping and task coding

Develop and execute a case strategy to drive efficient, favorable outcomes, including early resolution, dispositive motions, and settlement valuation in a value-add manner

Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 or 200, Law360 400, respected regional or sophisticated boutique firm (5-7 years in practice, at a minimum)

A minimum portable book of $200K preferred, but not required

Compensation And Benefits

Compensation Structure

Partners are compensated under a performance-based Eat What You Kill model tied to fees actually collected by the firm.

30% of collected fees on matters the Partner originates; plus

50% of collected fees attributable to the Partner’s personal time worked.

Where a Partner both originates and performs work on a matter, both components apply. Compensation varies based on origination volume, hours worked, billing rates, realization, and collections. There is no cap on earning potential.

Good-faith estimated annual compensation range: $150,000 to $2,500,000+, depending on individual performance and practice economics.

Benefits

Partners may elect from tiered benefit options made available by the firm. Available offerings vary by tier and location and may include access to group insurance programs, retirement savings options, professional liability coverage, and firm-provided operational and administrative support.

Details of available tiers, eligibility, and any required contributions are provided during the partnership process and are governed by the firm’s partnership agreement.-

Khrys McKinney

K.L. McKinney

14090 Southwest Freeway, Suite 300

Sugar Land, TX 77478

Phone: 7132595872

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