Kinney Recruiting is partnering with a boutique corporate law firm based in New York, NY, to find a counsel- or partner-level corporate lawyer.
The firm has built its identity around attorneys who previously worked at large law firms before making a deliberate move to a smaller practice.
The founding philosophy behind this shift was straightforward: clients would be better served by a smaller, more nimble firm than a sprawling institutional one.
That thinking has shaped the firm’s culture, its approach to client relationships, and the nature of the work it takes on across its practice areas.
The work itself sits at the intersection of private capital, entrepreneurial company representation, and sophisticated investor relationships, making it strategically demanding.
Assignments are frequently described as highly bespoke, meaning attorneys are expected to bring creative, tailored thinking rather than relying on standardised solutions.
For a senior lawyer seeking a more entrepreneurial environment without sacrificing the complexity of large-firm work, this opportunity presents a compelling case.
The role is open at both the counsel and partner level, giving candidates flexibility depending on their seniority and career trajectory at this stage.
Kinney Recruiting is running the search process on behalf of the firm and is actively reviewing candidates with strong corporate and emerging company venture capital backgrounds.
Lawyers with experience spanning private capital transactions, founder-side representation, or institutional investor work are likely to be particularly well-positioned for this role.
The New York legal market continues to see demand for senior corporate talent at boutique firms, as clients increasingly seek focused, relationship-driven counsel over traditional big-firm models.
Those interested in the position are encouraged to review the full listing and explore additional opportunities currently available on the ATL Job Board.