Commercial Litigation Partner

This remains an active partner-level search, handled confidentially. The requirement is re-confirmed each cycle with the client, and the detail below reflects the current brief.

About the Opportunity

We are working with a national Am Law firm that is making commercial litigation a strategic priority on the East Coast. The firm is seeking a lateral partner to join its Washington, D.C. office and help build out the practice group. This is a high-visibility search, and the firm is open to both individual hires and team moves. The successful candidate will have an immediate path to equity partnership and will benefit from a platform designed to support practice growth.

The Firm

The firm is a single-tier equity partnership with an entrepreneurial culture. Laterals join as equity partners from day one and receive structured support, including an integration team, regular check-ins, client introductions, and cross-selling opportunities. The firm offers multiple levels of origination credit, including credit for matters opened for existing firm clients, and pitches client work as part of a team. Compensation is competitive, and profits per partner have increased 27% in the past year. The firm has made significant lateral hires across multiple practices and continues to grow.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a commercial litigation practice with a focus on East Coast matters.
• Bring a portable book of business and leverage the firm's platform to expand.
• Collaborate with partners across offices and practice groups to cross-sell and win new client work.
• Participate in the firm's integration and business development initiatives.
• Contribute to the strategic build-out of the commercial litigation group.

Qualifications

• Established commercial litigation practice with a portable book of business.
• Track record of business development and client relationship management.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to build a practice within a growing platform.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

The firm is also seeking commercial litigation partners in Boston and New York, as well as partners in other key practice areas. The firm is open to groups and considers team moves an advantage. Interested candidates should be prepared to provide client and financial data as part of the process.

• Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)

Everything is held in confidence and nothing is shared with the firm without your explicit approval.