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 firm’s 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 Market
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 member 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, Senior Manager of Attorney Recruiting. 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 firm’s express agreement to be bound or limited. Additionally, search or placement agencies are prohibited from posting or advertising any of our firm’s positions and from summarizing or reproducing any of our firm’s advertisements without our express prior approval.
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Jessica A. Marks
Senior Manager of Attorney Recruiting
Cincinnati, OH
Construction Attorney
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 15 markets across nine states and Washington D.C., seeks an associate with 2-5 years of experience in construction law for its Cincinnati, Ohio office. Interested candidates should have experience representing construction clients, good writing and communication skills, and be committed to serving the construction industry. Training in construction management, engineering or architecture, or practical experience in the construction industry, is helpful but not required. Please apply on our application portal to submit your resume, law school transcript and cover letter. Frost Brown Todd is an equal opportunity employer.
Finance Associate
The Cincinnati, Ohio office of Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 15 markets across nine states and Washington, D.C., seeks an Associate to join our Finance Practice Group. A successful candidate would have 2-5 years of transactional experience in commercial lending. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your resume, law school transcript and cover letter. Frost Brown Todd is an equal opportunity employer.
Real Estate Associate
The Cincinnati, Ohio office of Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 15 markets across nine states and Washington, D.C., seeks an Associate with 4-5 years of transactional experience in commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and lending. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your resume, law school transcript and cover letter. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Business Immigration Attorney
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 15 markets across nine states and Washington D.C., seeks an attorney with significant experience in NIVs, green cards, and I-9 / E-Verify. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. This position can be located in Columbus, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; Houston, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Louisville, Kentucky; or Washington, D.C. Please apply on our application portal to submit your resume, law school transcript and cover letter. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Product, Tort and Insurance Litigation Associate
The Columbus, Ohio office of Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 15 markets across nine states and Washington, D.C., seeks an associate with 3-5 years of litigation experience to support our Product, Tort and Insurance Litigation Practice Group. Practice areas include insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, product liability and general tort defense. A successful candidate should have substantive experience handling written discovery, taking and defending depositions, researching and writing substantive legal briefs, making court appearances and practicing in both state and federal courts throughout Ohio. A successful candidate should also feel comfortable working independently on smaller matters and as a part of a team on larger matters, having direct client communications as appropriate and working with supervising attorneys in multiple offices/states. A successful academic record and excellent research and writing skills are a must. Please apply on our application portal to submit your resume, law school transcript and cover letter. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Business Immigration Attorney
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 15 markets across nine states and Washington D.C., seeks an attorney with significant experience in NIVs, green cards, and I-9 / E-Verify. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. This position can be located in Columbus, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; Houston, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Louisville, Kentucky; or Washington, D.C. Please apply on our application portal to submit your resume, law school transcript and cover letter. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Business Immigration Attorney
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 15 markets across nine states and Washington D.C., seeks an attorney with significant experience in NIVs, green cards, and I-9 / E-Verify. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. This position can be located in Columbus, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; Houston, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Louisville, Kentucky; or Washington, D.C. Please apply on our application portal to submit your resume, law school transcript and cover letter. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Business Immigration Attorney
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 15 markets across nine states and Washington D.C., seeks an attorney with significant experience in NIVs, green cards, and I-9 / E-Verify. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. This position can be located in Columbus, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; Houston, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Louisville, Kentucky; or Washington, D.C. Please apply on our application portal to submit your resume, law school transcript and cover letter. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Litigation Associate
The Indianapolis, Indiana office of Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 15 markets across nine states and Washington, D.C., seeks an Associate with 3-5 years of complex litigation experience to join our Business Litigation Practice Group. Experience would need to include taking depositions, preparing and arguing motions and briefs, managing complex discovery issues and managing cases and clients with minimal supervision. A successful candidate will have some trial experience, strong writing and communication skills and state and federal court experience. Please apply on our application portal to submit your resume, law school transcript and cover letter. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
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Estate Planning Associate
The Lexington, Kentucky office of Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 15 markets across nine states and Washington, D.C., seeks an Associate with 2-3 years of estate planning, probate and trust experience for its Louisville, KY or Lexington, KY office. Strong drafting and client relation skills are a must. Applicants must also have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your resume, law school transcript and cover letter. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Environmental Associate
The Louisville, Kentucky office of Frost Brown Todd LLC, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 15 markets across nine states and Washington D.C., seeks an associate with 1-4 years of substantive experience in environmental or administrative law. Although substantive experience in environmental law is preferred, candidates with extensive experience in state or federal administrative law and a passion for environmental law will also be considered. An ideal candidate will have regulatory counseling, transactional and/or litigation experience under major environmental programs, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state and federal “brownfield” and other cleanup programs. Experience with the Kentucky Public Service Commission or the state siting board is also a plus. 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 LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Business Immigration Attorney
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 15 markets across nine states and Washington D.C., seeks an attorney with significant experience in NIVs, green cards, and I-9 / E-Verify. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. This position can be located in Columbus, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; Houston, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Louisville, Kentucky; or Washington, D.C. Please apply on our application portal to submit your resume, law school transcript and cover letter. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
CMBS Staff Attorney
The Louisville, Kentucky office of Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 15 markets across nine states and Washington, D.C., seeks two entry level staff attorneys to support our CMBS Lending and Servicing Practice Group. Experience in commercial real estate finance is a plus but is not required. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your resume, law school transcript and cover letter. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Estate Planning Associate
The Louisville, Kentucky office of Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 15 markets across nine states and Washington, D.C., seeks an Associate with 2-3 years of estate planning, probate and trust experience for its Louisville, KY or Lexington, KY office. Strong drafting and client relation skills are a must. Applicants must also have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your resume, law school transcript and cover letter. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Real Estate Associate
The Louisville, Kentucky office of Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 15 markets across nine states and Washington, D.C., seeks an Associate to join our Louisville, Kentucky office. A successful candidate would have 3-5 years of transactional experience in commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and/or lending. Applicants must have a good academic record, excellent written and oral communication skills, and be licensed or soon-to-be licensed to practice in Kentucky. Please apply on our application portal to submit your resume, law school transcript and cover letter. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Corporate/Transactional Associate
The Louisville, Kentucky office of Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 15 markets across nine states and Washington, D.C., seeks a Corporate Associate with 2-6 years of business and transactional law experience. Applicants must be licensed in Kentucky or actively planning to become licensed in Kentucky and have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your resume, law school transcript and cover letter. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Business Immigration Attorney
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 15 markets across nine states and Washington D.C., seeks an attorney with significant experience in NIVs, green cards, and I-9 / E-Verify. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. This position can be located in Columbus, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; Houston, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Louisville, Kentucky; or Washington, D.C. Please apply on our application portal to submit your resume, law school transcript and cover letter. Frost Brown Todd LLC 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 firm’s 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 candidate’s 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) plan with matching and profit sharing benefits. All employees are also eligible for mental health consultations and short- or long-term disability coverage. Family benefits apply to same-sex partnerships, and our parental leave policies (maternity and paternity) underscore the firm’s 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 after the first year, profit sharing after the second year)
- Vacation (three weeks paid)
- Dues/fees/expenses (bar, court, CLE)
- Bonus Program (Objective, Subjective)
- Dress for your day policy
Prior to membership, there are three developmental stages for attorneys: associate, senior associate and managing associate. An associate’s 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 evaluation’s formal components, attorneys are encouraged to speak candidly with a member 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 membership 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 “member.” 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. The associate objective bonus program rewards attorneys on a quarterly basis for recording hours billable to FBT clients.
The subjective bonus program rewards attorneys for making significant contributions to the firm’s 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 “Fundamentals” curriculum is a competency-based training 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
In addition, each of the firm’s industry teams and practice groups hold regular meetings and in-office seminars. Led by Frost Brown Todd members, 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.