Partner/Group Lead (General Liability)

Overview

Partner / Practice Group Leader – General Liability (Georgia)

Kelley Kronenberg is strategically expanding its nationally recognized General Liability division into the Georgia market and we are seeking a proven practice leader to establish, shape, and scale the operation from the ground up.

This is not an incremental addition to an existing team. This is an opportunity to architect a practice within one of the most well-resourced General Liability platforms in the country, backed by dedicated business development, marketing, and talent acquisition infrastructure built to support your growth. You will have direct access to firm leadership, meaningful autonomy over practice strategy, and the full weight of a national firm behind every client relationship you bring and every new one you build.

If you are a seasoned General Liability litigator with a portable book of business and the vision to build a market-leading practice in Georgia, we would love to speak with you!

Responsibilities

As Partner and Practice Group Leader for Georgia, you will:

• Establish and lead Kelley Kronenberg's General Liability practice throughout the state of Georgia, serving as the firm's primary presence and strategic leader in the market.
• Leverage your existing client relationships within a firm that has the infrastructure, national reach, and institutional carrier relationships to help you deepen and expand them.
• Develop and execute a growth strategy for the Georgia market, identifying new business opportunities and expanding the firm's client base through proactive business development and cross-selling across the firm's national platform.
• Build, recruit, and mentor a team of attorneys and support staff as the practice scales, with direct support from a dedicated Talent Acquisition team experienced in legal recruiting.
• Collaborate closely with the firm's Chair of General Liability and national practice leadership to align strategy, share resources, and drive results across jurisdictions.
• Manage complex General Liability defense matters from case inception through resolution, including pre-suit evaluation, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Partner with an in-house Business Development and Marketing team dedicated to positioning you and your practice for sustained growth — including client pitches, thought leadership, conference strategy, and targeted outreach.

Qualifications

• Partner-level attorney with a minimum of 6 years of substantive General Liability litigation experience, including first-chair trial or arbitration experience.
• Demonstrated portable book of business with established client and carrier relationships. Candidates should be prepared to discuss their practice profile, key client relationships, and revenue history in confidence.
• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia. Location flexible anywhere in the state.
• Deep substantive experience in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred: Premises Liability, Trucking and Transportation Liability, Products Liability, Construction Defect, or Medical Malpractice Defense.
• A track record of business development success, with the ability to originate, maintain, and grow client relationships independently and through cross-selling.
• Leadership presence and mentorship capability.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a collaborative approach. You think like an owner, operate with accountability, and thrive in environments where initiative is rewarded.

Why Kelley Kronenberg

Kelley Kronenberg is a national, full-service law firm with one of the most established and well-resourced General Liability divisions in the country, currently operating across Florida, New York, Illinois, Texas, Louisiana, Indiana, and New Jersey. Our platform was built to empower partners who want to grow.

National GL Platform with Proven Scale: Join a General Liability division with significant institutional carrier relationships and a national footprint that opens doors, enables cross-jurisdictional collaboration, and supports complex, multi-state defense work.

Dedicated Business Development and Marketing Support: Our in-house team works directly with partners to build go-to-market strategies, prepare client pitches, develop thought leadership content, and expand your professional visibility. This is not a shared service buried in a corporate structure — it is a team dedicated to helping you win and retain business.

Top-Tier Talent Acquisition: As your practice grows, our Talent Acquisition team will partner with you to identify, attract, and hire the attorneys you need to scale your Georgia operation.

Profit-Sharing Partnership Structure: Our compensation model directly rewards your contributions and recognizes the value of the book of business you bring. The structure is transparent, performance-driven, and designed to align your success with the firm's.

Firm Infrastructure, Entrepreneurial Autonomy: You will have the resources, technology, and operational support of a large national firm while retaining the autonomy to run your practice your way. Our model is built for partners who want ownership over their trajectory.

Fully Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere in the state of Georgia. We are committed to a flexible work model that enables you to serve your clients and lead your team without geographic constraint.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base compensation with performance-based annual bonus
• Profit-sharing partnership structure tied to origination and production
• Company-paid PPO health insurance, with dental and vision options
• Generous paid time off, plus a floating holiday and designated mental health day
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Ongoing professional development and continuing legal education support
• Diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment

Confidentiality

All inquiries and discussions will be held in the strictest confidence. We understand the sensitivity of lateral conversations and are committed to a discreet, respectful process from first contact through onboarding.

Kelley Kronenberg is not currently accepting resumes or referrals from search firms for this position.

Kelley Kronenberg is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.