Senior Surrogacy & Fertility Law Attorney

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Senior Surrogacy & Fertility Law Attorney – Department Lead

Location:

White Plains, NY – In-office, Full-Time

Compensation: $140,000–$180,000 base (DOE) + performance bonus, profit share & full benefits

Must-have:
Minimum 7 years of active divorce/family law experience, with at least several years in surrogacy or fertility-related legal work

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Lead a cutting-edge surrogacy/fertility legal practice at a forward-thinking family law firm.
• Utilize modern tech, digital workflow, and a highly collaborative team to deliver empathetic yet strategic representation.
• Shape the strategic direction and growth of a niche, high-impact legal service area with genuine room to innovate and scale.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Manage high-complexity surrogacy, fertility, gamete donation, and reproductive law cases from intake to parental order.
• Draft, negotiate, and oversee surrogacy contracts, pre- and post-birth litigation, donor agreements, and third-party parental rights applications.
• Serve as the supervising attorney for the department—coach associates, develop workflows, and maintain quality control.
• Participate in client intake, build trusted relationships with high-net-worth intended parents, agencies, clinics, and medical professionals.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on business development: refine messaging, contribute to marketing outreach, and position the department as a national leader.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of family/divorce law, with post-2021 expertise in New York’s surrogacy laws (e.g. Child‑Parent Security Act).
• Track record in drafting and guiding surrogacy and fertility agreements, parental orders, and associated litigation or administrative filings.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a legal department or high-volume practice.
• High emotional intelligence, polished client presence, and ability to serve clients from diverse and sensitive family-building contexts.
• Tech-savvy; comfortable with case management platforms, e-filing systems, and process innovation.

Market-Aligned Compensation & Benefits

• Our offer includes health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, generous PTO, CLE allowance, and fertility or family-building benefits matching firm culture.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a brief cover letter that includes:

• Your experience with New York surrogacy/fertility law, including statutory familiarity (e.g. CPSA).
• At least one illustrative case you personally led—from contract negotiation through final parentage order.
• Your leadership philosophy and examples of how you’ve led or mentored other attorneys or staff.
• Why you’re drawn to leading a specialty department in a modern, growth-oriented legal firm.

Join us and lead a mission-driven surrogacy & fertility practice that combines legal excellence, cutting-edge systems, and the compassion essential in family building.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Law Practice

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