Lateral Partner, Agriculture — Chattanooga

Senior agriculture partner role in the Chattanooga office of a national firm seeking a seasoned lawyer to lead and grow the agriculture practice area regionally. The position emphasizes client relationship development, team leadership, and cross-practice collaboration across industry-focused groups.

Open to candidates nationwide; the hiring team is particularly interested in partners with an established, portable client base aligned to agricultural and adjacent sectors, including emerging cannabis-related work. The role offers responsibility for originating business, mentoring associates, and coordinating with industry-focused teams.

• Portable book of business of $1.5M+ (USD)
• Established partner-level experience in agriculture law and related regulatory matters
• Proven record of originating and managing client relationships and leading deal or dispute teams
• Ability to work collaboratively across practice groups and mentor junior lawyers