Litigation Counsel

<p>Scale LLP, a modern, fully distributed law firm, is seeking a midlevel attorney to join our growing <strong>litigation practice.</strong> Our firm is built for high-performing attorneys who want the freedom to shape and grow their practices, own their career path, and manage direct client relationships without the bureaucracy and overhead of traditional Big Law.</p> <p><strong>Who We Are:</strong><strong><br></strong>Scale LLP is a national, full-service law firm built for the realities of modern legal practice. Founded by former tech GCs, Scale was created to rethink the traditional law firm model - removing inefficiency and outdated economics while preserving what matters most: exceptional legal work, sophisticated clients, and professional credibility. Our mission? <em>Build the best remote law firm in the country</em><em>.</em> Scale provides attorneys with a modern practice model that aligns ownership, autonomy, and economics with the value attorneys create for their clients. Scale's attorneys work for a variety of clients across Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation practice groups. Originally founded to support innovative startups, Scale has evolved into a trusted partner for clients at every stage, from emerging ventures to mature enterprises and public companies.</p> <p><strong>How We Work:</strong><strong><br></strong>Scale attorneys operate within a transparent, collections-based compensation model intentionally designed to align compensation with ownership and responsibility. Economics are linear and predictable, allowing attorneys to clearly see the connection between the work they do for clients and the value they create. The model is designed to support sustainable, high-quality practices - without opaque formulas, partnership taxes, or unnecessary politics.</p> <p><strong>Who We're Seeking:</strong><strong><br></strong>We’re looking for experienced (7+ years) litigators with particular expertise in commercial litigation who aim to expand their practice with a national firm.</p> <p>Association as Counsel. We are willing to accept attorneys from senior in-house and law firm positions with no demonstrable book as Counsel. Because the firm’s collections-based model only works for attorneys capable of developing client work, however, we encourage applicants to identify at least one potential anchor client and articulate a clear business development plan at association.</p> <p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:<br></strong>Applicants must have at least 7 years of experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm, or in-house with a reputable company, have graduated from a top-tier law school, or be able to demonstrate an excellent and sustained reputation in industry.</p> <p>In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.</p> <p>At Scale LLP, we believe a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is integral to hiring exceptional people and creating enduring businesses. We strive to create an organization where every individual is valued and empowered to reach their full potential. We are committed to ensuring Scale is one of the best places to work for all by creating diverse teams, strengthening our culture of inclusion, and giving everyone an equitable opportunity to succeed.</p> <p>Scale LLP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.</p>

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