Lateral Partner — Commercial Litigation (Silicon Valley)

We are running a partner-level search, handled confidentially. The requirement is re-confirmed each cycle with the client, and the detail below reflects the current brief.

An Am Law 50 firm is seeking a lateral partner to join its Silicon Valley office and help lead its commercial litigation practice. The role offers a platform for a partner with a strong track record in complex business disputes to grow a practice with the support of a national litigation group.

The firm's litigation team handles a broad range of high-stakes commercial matters, including contract, fiduciary duty, business tort, and technology-related disputes. This is an opportunity for an entrepreneurial partner to leverage the firm's existing client base and resources while maintaining and expanding a portable book of business.

The position is based in Silicon Valley and is open to experienced partners who are looking to join a dynamic, growth-oriented office.

• Admission to practice law and a strong academic background
• Significant experience in commercial litigation, preferably at a law firm or comparable environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex disputes and manage client relationships
• Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)

Where the match is not obvious from the description, it is usually still worth talking — these mandates flex around the right practice.