High-Impact Strategic Hire: Senior Counsel / Junior Partner (No Book Required)

High-Impact Strategic Hire: Senior Counsel / Junior Partner (No Book Required) Our LA-based client is seeking a seasoned Senior Litigator (8+ years) to manage complex matters from inception through trial. This is a rare opportunity to join a growing, high-caliber team that successfully combines a sophisticated practice with a truly collaborative culture focused on quality of life.This role is ideal for a high-level practitioner who wants to focus on lead counsel work and matter management without the immediate pressure of business development.The RoleLead Complex Matters: Manage cases from start to finish, including drafting pleadings, handling discovery, and first-chairing court appearances.Strategic Counsel: Act as a key resource for transactional groups and guide high-level litigation strategy.Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and opposing counsel.Team Leadership: Coordinate with partners and mentor junior associates and support staff.Ideal CandidateExperience: 8+ years of sophisticated litigation experience.Trial Skills: First or second chair trial experience is strongly preferred.Subject Matter: Background in real estate litigation or shareholder/partner disputes is a plus.Leadership: Proven ability to supervise the entire litigation life cycle.The DetailsCompensation: $240,000 – $320,000 base salary + benefits.Billable Requirement: 1,800 hours.Work Style: Hybrid (Los Angeles).Interested in a sophisticated practice without the "Big Law" grind? Reach out for a confidential discussion.CONFIDENTIALITYAll communication is confidential. Swan Legal Search will not share your materials without your prior consent.ABOUT SWAN LEGAL SEARCHSwan Legal Search specializes in attorney placements throughout California and the Pacific Northwest. Our law firm clients look to us for exceptional attorneys in a variety of practice areas including litigation, corporate, labor & employment, intellectual property, real estate, privacy, and more. We are proud of our long-standing relationships with law firms of all sizes, from AmLaw 50 firms to mid-size firms to boutiques.Founded in 1997, Swan Legal Search has been recognized as the #1 Legal Recruiting Firm by The Recorder for many years.We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC), the industry’s top association. We are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in the field.