Laterals
Take your practice to the next level.
Frost Brown Todd is a super-regional firm providing full-scale legal support to some of the world's best-known companies as well as numerous startups and social-sector organizations. When we hire laterally, we bring attorneys on board who will strengthen the firmโs existing infrastructure, particularly in areas where we've seen an uptick in the volume and complexity of work.
Once here, we see to it that lateral attorneys are incorporated into existing teams and furnished with both a support structure and opportunities that make the best use of their time and talents. Through market-competitive salaries, an attractive benefits package, flexible working arrangements and a bonus program that rewards both individual and team successes, we also see to it our laterals are well-compensated for their hard work.
Current Openings by Office
Frost Brown Todd does not accept, and will not be bound or limited by, unsolicited submissions from search or placement agencies for associate-level positions. Similarly, Frost Brown Todd does not accept, and will not be bound or limited by, unsolicited submissions from search or placement agencies for lateral partner level positions, absent a pre-existing contract with the agency or a request and acceptance of engagement prior to submission of candidate information. All requests to submit a candidate for presentation must include a blind summary of the candidate without disclosing his or her identity. Requests must be sent to Jessica Marks, Attorney Pipelines and Recruiting Director. No requests should be sent to attorneys or other personnel. Frost Brown Todd will not accept or be bound or limited by unsolicited submissions of employment candidates absent the firmโs express agreement to be bound or limited. Additionally, search or placement agencies are prohibited from posting or advertising any of our firmโs positions and from summarizing or reproducing any of our firmโs advertisements without our express prior approval.
Automotive/Mobility Restructuring Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks an automotive/mobility restructuring associate. This position may reside in any of the Frost Brown Todd markets. A successful candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in handling workouts and restructurings in the automotive and mobility industry. Additional experience with Chapter 11 work, including the representation of debtors, secured creditors and unsecured creditors in complex bankruptcy cases, will be considered. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Corporate Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 markets across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks a corporate associate with at least 3-5 years of business and transaction law experience for the firmโs Cincinnati, OH office. Applicants must be licensed or soon-to-be licensed in Ohio and have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Real Estate Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks a Real Estate Associate with over three years of transactional experience in commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. A successful candidate will also have experience in renewables. This position can reside in our Columbus, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Indianapolis, IN; Pittsburgh, PA; and West Chester, OH markets. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Automotive/Mobility Restructuring Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks an automotive/mobility restructuring associate. This position may reside in any of the Frost Brown Todd markets. A successful candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in handling workouts and restructurings in the automotive and mobility industry. Additional experience with Chapter 11 work, including the representation of debtors, secured creditors and unsecured creditors in complex bankruptcy cases, will be considered. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Litigation Staff Attorney
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks a full-time staff attorney to support our Government Services Practice Group in the Columbus, OH office. This role will assist ย with depositions, hearings and drafting pleadings.ย Experience in litigation, labor and employment, local government and / or school law would be helpful but is not mandatory. Preferred candidates should have at least 1-2 years of general litigation experience and must have a good academic record, and excellent research and writing skills. This non-partner-track position is ideal for someone interested in a flexible work schedule or other arrangement that affords opportunities for work-life balance. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Real Estate Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks a Real Estate Associate with over three years of transactional experience in commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. A successful candidate will also have experience in renewables. This position can reside in our Columbus, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Indianapolis, IN; Pittsburgh, PA; and West Chester, OH markets. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Automotive/Mobility Restructuring Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks an automotive/mobility restructuring associate. This position may reside in any of the Frost Brown Todd markets. A successful candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in handling workouts and restructurings in the automotive and mobility industry. Additional experience with Chapter 11 work, including the representation of debtors, secured creditors and unsecured creditors in complex bankruptcy cases, will be considered. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Automotive/Mobility Restructuring Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks an automotive/mobility restructuring associate. This position may reside in any of the Frost Brown Todd markets. A successful candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in handling workouts and restructurings in the automotive and mobility industry. Additional experience with Chapter 11 work, including the representation of debtors, secured creditors and unsecured creditors in complex bankruptcy cases, will be considered. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Automotive/Mobility Restructuring Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks an automotive/mobility restructuring associate. This position may reside in any of the Frost Brown Todd markets. A successful candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in handling workouts and restructurings in the automotive and mobility industry. Additional experience with Chapter 11 work, including the representation of debtors, secured creditors and unsecured creditors in complex bankruptcy cases, will be considered. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Automotive/Mobility Restructuring Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks an automotive/mobility restructuring associate. This position may reside in any of the Frost Brown Todd markets. A successful candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in handling workouts and restructurings in the automotive and mobility industry. Additional experience with Chapter 11 work, including the representation of debtors, secured creditors and unsecured creditors in complex bankruptcy cases, will be considered. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Real Estate Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks a Real Estate Associate with over three years of transactional experience in commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. A successful candidate will also have experience in renewables. This position can reside in our Columbus, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Indianapolis, IN; Pittsburgh, PA; and West Chester, OH markets. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Automotive/Mobility Restructuring Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks an automotive/mobility restructuring associate. This position may reside in any of the Frost Brown Todd markets. A successful candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in handling workouts and restructurings in the automotive and mobility industry. Additional experience with Chapter 11 work, including the representation of debtors, secured creditors and unsecured creditors in complex bankruptcy cases, will be considered. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Real Estate Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks a Real Estate Associate with over three years of transactional experience in commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. A successful candidate will also have experience in renewables. This position can reside in our Columbus, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Indianapolis, IN; Pittsburgh, PA; and West Chester, OH markets. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Automotive/Mobility Restructuring Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks an automotive/mobility restructuring associate. This position may reside in any of the Frost Brown Todd markets. A successful candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in handling workouts and restructurings in the automotive and mobility industry. Additional experience with Chapter 11 work, including the representation of debtors, secured creditors and unsecured creditors in complex bankruptcy cases, will be considered. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Energy/Environmental Associate
The Louisville, Kentucky office of Frost Brown Todd LLP, one of the largest full-service law firms in the Midwest and one of the 150 largest law firms in the United States, seeks an associate with 2-7 years of substantive experience in energy, environmental, or administrative law to join its renewable energy and environmental practice. Experience in energy or environmental law is not a requirement, but a strong candidate will have extensive experience in Kentucky or federal administrative law and a passion for energy and environmental law. An ideal candidate will have substantive experience with one or more of the following agencies and the statutes/regulations they implement: Kentucky Public Service Commission, the Kentucky Electric Generation and Transmission Siting Board, the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Additional experience in administrative law, land use law, or zoning would be beneficial. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent research and writing skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Real Estate Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks a Real Estate Associate with over three years of transactional experience in commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. A successful candidate will also have experience in renewables. This position can reside in our Columbus, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Indianapolis, IN; Pittsburgh, PA; and West Chester, OH markets. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Automotive/Mobility Restructuring Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks an automotive/mobility restructuring associate. This position may reside in any of the Frost Brown Todd markets. A successful candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in handling workouts and restructurings in the automotive and mobility industry. Additional experience with Chapter 11 work, including the representation of debtors, secured creditors and unsecured creditors in complex bankruptcy cases, will be considered. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Automotive/Mobility Restructuring Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks an automotive/mobility restructuring associate. This position may reside in any of the Frost Brown Todd markets. A successful candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in handling workouts and restructurings in the automotive and mobility industry. Additional experience with Chapter 11 work, including the representation of debtors, secured creditors and unsecured creditors in complex bankruptcy cases, will be considered. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply via our application portal.
The salary range for this role accounts for the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. For applicants physically based in California, a reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $180,000โ$234,000. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, relevant experience and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable employment laws. Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Frost Brown Todd will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and/or conviction records.
Automotive/Mobility Restructuring Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks an automotive/mobility restructuring associate. This position may reside in any of the Frost Brown Todd markets. A successful candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in handling workouts and restructurings in the automotive and mobility industry. Additional experience with Chapter 11 work, including the representation of debtors, secured creditors and unsecured creditors in complex bankruptcy cases, will be considered. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Labor & Employment Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington, D.C., seeks an associate with 3-5 years of litigation experience, with an emphasis on single-plaintiff and class action/PAGA litigation. This position will sit in the Orange County, California office. Applicants must be licensed or soon-to-be licensed in California and have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer
The salary range for this role accounts for the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. For applicants physically based in California, a reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $180,000โ$234,000. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, relevant experience and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable employment laws. Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Automotive/Mobility Restructuring Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks an automotive/mobility restructuring associate. This position may reside in any of the Frost Brown Todd markets. A successful candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in handling workouts and restructurings in the automotive and mobility industry. Additional experience with Chapter 11 work, including the representation of debtors, secured creditors and unsecured creditors in complex bankruptcy cases, will be considered. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply via our application portal.
The salary range for this role accounts for the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. For applicants physically based in California, a reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $180,000โ$234,000. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, relevant experience and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable employment laws. Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Real Estate Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks a Real Estate Associate with over three years of transactional experience in commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. A successful candidate will also have experience in renewables. This position can reside in our Columbus, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Indianapolis, IN; Pittsburgh, PA; and West Chester, OH markets. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Automotive/Mobility Restructuring Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks an automotive/mobility restructuring associate. This position may reside in any of the Frost Brown Todd markets. A successful candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in handling workouts and restructurings in the automotive and mobility industry. Additional experience with Chapter 11 work, including the representation of debtors, secured creditors and unsecured creditors in complex bankruptcy cases, will be considered. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Labor & Employment Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington, D.C., seeks an associate with at least five years of litigation experience, with an emphasis on single-plaintiff employment claims, class action/PAGA defense, and commercial/business litigation. This position will sit in the San Francisco, California office. Applicants must be licensed in California and have a strong academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
The salary range for this role accounts for the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. For applicants physically based in California, a reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $180,000โ$234,000. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, relevant experience and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable employment laws. Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Automotive/Mobility Restructuring Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks an automotive/mobility restructuring associate. This position may reside in any of the Frost Brown Todd markets. A successful candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in handling workouts and restructurings in the automotive and mobility industry. Additional experience with Chapter 11 work, including the representation of debtors, secured creditors and unsecured creditors in complex bankruptcy cases, will be considered. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Litigation Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks a partnership-track associate with 2-5 years of experience for the Government Services Practice Group in the West Chester, OH office. This role will assist with litigation, employment matters, contract review and general public sector matters. Experience in litigation, labor and employment, local government and / or school law would be helpful but is not mandatory. Applicants must have a good academic record, excellent research and writing skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Real Estate Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks a Real Estate Associate with over three years of transactional experience in commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. A successful candidate will also have experience in renewables. This position can reside in our Columbus, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Indianapolis, IN; Pittsburgh, PA; and West Chester, OH markets. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Automotive/Mobility Restructuring Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 575 attorneys in 16 offices across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks an automotive/mobility restructuring associate. This position may reside in any of the Frost Brown Todd markets. A successful candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in handling workouts and restructurings in the automotive and mobility industry. Additional experience with Chapter 11 work, including the representation of debtors, secured creditors and unsecured creditors in complex bankruptcy cases, will be considered. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application Frost Brown Todd LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
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We have given significant thought to understanding what makes someone successful at Frost Brown Todd and how to better identify successful future contributors to our team. Our typical candidate selection process includes both 30-minute one-on-one interviews and a 60-minute interview with a panel of trained interviewers. During the panel interview, we utilize behaviorally based questions in a systematic process to eliminate impermissible bias and to better understand the past experiences of our applicants. By understanding the experiences that shape an applicant, we can better identify potential for future success at the firm. In this way, you get to share your story, experiences, and why you are primed for professional success.
Frost Brown Todd’s compensation and benefits package is designed to attract, motivate and retain talented individuals who drive the firmโs success and support its mission and values. Several important factors are considered when determining starting pay as well as future pay adjustments. Some of those factors include the candidateโs prior experience, education, proven skillset and position responsibilities. We also use multiple data sources to carefully monitor changes within each of our city’s labor markets in order to stay competitive with respect to total compensation offerings.
We offer health, vision and dental insurance with firm contributions to a health savings account, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with matching and discretionary contributions. All employees are eligible for well-being benefits and disability coverages. Family benefits apply to same-sex partnerships, and our parental leave policies (maternity and paternity) underscore the firmโs commitment to fostering work-life integration.
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Retirement (401k with match after one year)
- Vacation (three weeks paid)
- Dues/fees/expenses (bar, court, CLE)
- Bonus Program (Objective, Subjective)
- Dress for your day policy
Prior to partnership, there are three developmental stages for attorneys: associate,ย senior associateย andย managing associate. An associateโs progression from one stage to the next is contingent upon a formalized competency-based evaluation process, which provides a clear roadmap for professional development. In addition to the evaluationโs formal components, attorneys are encouraged to speak candidly with a partner or managing associate, receive feedback and set priorities for the coming year. Finally, because we promote on the basis of demonstrated proficiencies and not years of practice, some attorneys rise through the ranks faster than others.
While the path to partnership may be accomplished in the traditional timeframe of seven years, the firm provides alternative advancement models for attorneys in need of greater flexibility and whose accomplishments warrant recognition beyond the narrow title of โpartner.โ We take a pragmatic, individualized approach in helping these attorneys chart a career trajectory.
We have two bonus programs, one based on objective criteria, the other on subjective considerations. Theย associate objective bonus programย rewards attorneys on a quarterly basis for recording hours billable to FBT clients.
Theย subjective bonus program rewards attorneys for making significant contributions to the firmโs current or future profits. Other considerations include productivity (with respect to billable hours) as well as mentoring, pro bono work, marketing and business development activities, outstanding client service and the generation of new business.
For laterals joining at the associate level, we offer a “Fundamentals” curriculum that imparts best practices in a variety of legal disciplines. Supplementing our โFundamentalsโ curriculum is a competency-based trainingย program taught by nationally recognized speakers and leaders within the firm. Here, the emphasis is not on concepts, but on professional/technical skills and ownership behaviors. New associates learn to take initiative, prioritize, collaborate with their coworkers, and cultivate strong, lasting relationships with clients.
In addition, each of the firm’s industry teams and practice groups hold regular meetings and in-office seminars. Led by Frost Brown Todd partners, these subject-focused seminars address recent developments in the law and effective strategies for helping clients navigate these new exigencies. Each team has specific benchmarks for skill development at each level, ensuring that associates are on track and have a varied and manageable workload.
Marketing and business development support are provided as well. Our Marketing Department helps attorneys identify client engagement opportunities and develop marketing collateral for pitches and presentations.
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Inclusion@Frost Brown Todd
We place the highest priority on hiring not just qualified people, but qualified people who share our inclusive values and bring a fresh perspective by virtue of their unique life experience. We are also fully committed to maintaining an organizational culture in which everyone is treated with dignity, where different perspectives are engaged and valued, and where genuine team players can forge lifelong careers.