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.
Finance Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 14 markets across eight states and Washington, D.C., seeks an entry-level general corporate transactional associate for the Charleston, WV office. This position will be trained on commercial finance transactions, primarily public finance, with some commercial lending and real estate. 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 LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Education Attorney
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 14 markets across eight states and Washington, D.C., seeks an attorney with 2-5 years of education law experience to work in our Government Services Practice Group. Desired legal experience includes general school law, special education, and student privacy and discipline. This position may be located in any of our current Ohio offices, including Cincinnati, Columbus, or West Chester. 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.
Litigation Staff Attorney
The Cincinnati, OH office of Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 14 markets across eight states and Washington, D.C., seeks a staff attorney with two years of litigation experience to support our Insurance and Tort Defense Practice Group with depositions, hearings and drafting pleadings. 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 LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Insurance Regulatory Attorney
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 14 markets across eight states and Washington, D.C., seeks an attorney with 2-5 years of experience for a position in the insurance regulatory and transaction services area of its Business Department. This position may be located in any of our current offices, with a preference for candidates that would work in our Indianapolis, Cincinnati, or Lexington, Kentucky offices. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent research and writing skills. Experience in administrative law, insurance regulation, transactions, products, licensing and/or compliance would be helpful. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Real Estate Associate
The Cincinnati, OH office of Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 14 markets across eight states and Washington, D.C., seeks an associate with 2-5 years of transactional experience in real estate acquisition, development, dispositions, financing, leasing and land use. 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 LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Employee Benefits Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 14 markets across eight states and Washington DC, seeks an associate with at least 5 – 10 years of relevant experience to join its employee benefits group, in Louisville, Nashville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati or Lexington (Kentucky). FBT’s employee benefits group represents employers in all facets of employee benefits and executive compensation and is a vibrant group with attorneys across five markets. Candidates should possess an excellent academic record, strong team skills, as well as good writing and oral communication skills. An LLM / Employee Benefits Certificate would be desirable. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Education Attorney
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 14 markets across eight states and Washington, D.C., seeks an attorney with 2-5 years of education law experience to work in our Government Services Practice Group. Desired legal experience includes general school law, special education, and student privacy and discipline. This position may be located in any of our current Ohio offices, including Cincinnati, Columbus, or West Chester. 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.
Construction/Government Contracting Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 14 markets across eight states and Washington, D.C., seeks an associate for its Construction Law Practice Group in the Columbus, Ohio office. Interested candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in litigation. The position will involve work in both construction and federal government contracting. Experience in these areas is not a requirement but is preferred. A successful candidate will demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills, and show a commitment to developing the construction and federal government contracting practices through involvement in trade associations and professional organizations Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Finance Attorney
The Dallas, TX office of Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 14 markets across eight states and Washington, D.C., seeks an associate with 2-5 years of experience in commercial lending and real estate. 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 LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Corporate/Transactional Associate
The Dallas office of Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 14 markets across eight states and Washington, D.C., seeks a Corporate Associate with 2-4 years of mergers and acquisitions, private equity or similar business law experience. Applicants must be licensed in Texas or actively planning to become licensed in Texas 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.
Insurance Regulatory Staff Attorney
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 14 markets across eight states and Washington, D.C., seeks a staff attorney in its Indianapolis, IN or Lexington, KY office. This position will provide legal advice, oversight and assistance with preparation and filing of various insurance related submissions to state and federal agencies, including individual and business entity licenses, registrations, and documentation. This individual will also research and review documentation and checklists to prepare and make various filings and gain necessary approvals from state and federal agencies. Ideal candidates will have a background or knowledge in insurance regulatory or other areas of administrative hearing experience. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Litigation Attorney
The Indianapolis, Indiana office of Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 14 markets across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks an associate with 4-6 years of litigation experience. This position will support our Business Litigation Practice Group with drafting pleadings and motions, depositions, hearings, and trials. Applicants must have a good academic record, excellent research and writing skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Insurance Regulatory Attorney
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 14 markets across eight states and Washington, D.C., seeks an attorney with 2-5 years of experience for a position in the insurance regulatory and transaction services area of its Business Department. This position may be located in any of our current offices, with a preference for candidates that would work in our Indianapolis, Cincinnati, or Lexington, Kentucky offices. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent research and writing skills. Experience in administrative law, insurance regulation, transactions, products, licensing and/or compliance would be helpful. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Employee Benefits Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 14 markets across eight states and Washington DC, seeks an associate with at least 5 – 10 years of relevant experience to join its employee benefits group, in Louisville, Nashville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati or Lexington (Kentucky). FBT’s employee benefits group represents employers in all facets of employee benefits and executive compensation and is a vibrant group with attorneys across five markets. Candidates should possess an excellent academic record, strong team skills, as well as good writing and oral communication skills. An LLM / Employee Benefits Certificate would be desirable. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Insurance Regulatory Staff Attorney
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 14 markets across eight states and Washington, D.C., seeks a staff attorney in its Indianapolis, IN or Lexington, KY office. This position will provide legal advice, oversight and assistance with preparation and filing of various insurance related submissions to state and federal agencies, including individual and business entity licenses, registrations, and documentation. This individual will also research and review documentation and checklists to prepare and make various filings and gain necessary approvals from state and federal agencies. Ideal candidates will have a background or knowledge in insurance regulatory or other areas of administrative hearing experience. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Finance Staff Attorney
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 14 markets across eight states and Washington D.C., seeks to hire a Staff Attorney in our Lexington, Kentucky office. The staff attorney will work with our Commercial Finance practice group on lending, real estate and commercial transactions. 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 LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Insurance Regulatory Attorney
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 14 markets across eight states and Washington, D.C., seeks an attorney with 2-5 years of experience for a position in the insurance regulatory and transaction services area of its Business Department. This position may be located in any of our current offices, with a preference for candidates that would work in our Indianapolis, Cincinnati, or Lexington, Kentucky offices. Applicants must have a good academic record and excellent research and writing skills. Experience in administrative law, insurance regulation, transactions, products, licensing and/or compliance would be helpful. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Employee Benefits Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 14 markets across eight states and Washington DC, seeks an associate with at least 5 – 10 years of relevant experience to join its employee benefits group, in Louisville, Nashville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati or Lexington (Kentucky). FBT’s employee benefits group represents employers in all facets of employee benefits and executive compensation and is a vibrant group with attorneys across five markets. Candidates should possess an excellent academic record, strong team skills, as well as good writing and oral communication skills. An LLM / Employee Benefits Certificate would be desirable. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Employee Benefits Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 14 markets across eight states and Washington DC, seeks an associate with at least 5 – 10 years of relevant experience to join its employee benefits group, in Louisville, Nashville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati or Lexington (Kentucky). FBT’s employee benefits group represents employers in all facets of employee benefits and executive compensation and is a vibrant group with attorneys across five markets. Candidates should possess an excellent academic record, strong team skills, as well as good writing and oral communication skills. An LLM / Employee Benefits Certificate would be desirable. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Blockchain Attorney
The Nashville, TN office of Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 14 markets across eight states and Washington, D.C., seeks a Blockchain Attorney with 3-5 years of interest in blockchain, digital asset, or cryptocurrency matters, securities law, and general corporate law. Applicants must have a genuine interest in the industry, excellent attention to detail, as well as solid written and oral communication skills. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Employee Benefits Associate
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 14 markets across eight states and Washington DC, seeks an associate with at least 5 – 10 years of relevant experience to join its employee benefits group, in Louisville, Nashville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati or Lexington (Kentucky). FBT’s employee benefits group represents employers in all facets of employee benefits and executive compensation and is a vibrant group with attorneys across five markets. Candidates should possess an excellent academic record, strong team skills, as well as good writing and oral communication skills. An LLM / Employee Benefits Certificate would be desirable. Please apply on our application portal to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Education Attorney
Frost Brown Todd, a full-service AM Law 200 firm with more than 500 attorneys in 14 markets across eight states and Washington, D.C., seeks an attorney with 2-5 years of education law experience to work in our Government Services Practice Group. Desired legal experience includes general school law, special education, and student privacy and discipline. This position may be located in any of our current Ohio offices, including Cincinnati, Columbus, or West Chester. 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.
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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) 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 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 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 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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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.