This remains an active confidential partner search. The brief is revisited each cycle with the client, and the description below is the current version.

An internationally recognized law firm is expanding its Philadelphia office and seeks partner-level laterals to drive significant transactional and commercial litigation work. The firm is prioritizing the acquisition of established teams over individual hires, with the goal of increasing transactional volume and handling large-scale commercial disputes.

The practice spans Corporate and Litigation, with additional depth in Finance and Banking, Technology, and Energy. Key specialities include Private Equity, Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Litigation, Life Sciences, Financial Services, and the Automotive industry.

While the firm maintains a broad national and international platform, this opportunity is anchored in the Philadelphia market with strong connectivity to New York, Northern California, Texas, London, and Germany.

Partner-level experience with a portable book of business of $5M+ (USD)
Proven ability to lead significant commercial litigation and corporate transactions
Demonstrated success in building and growing client relationships within relevant sectors
Experience acquiring or integrating teams is preferred to enhance transaction volume
Stable career history, with the firm expressing skepticism toward candidates who have moved across more than 3–5 firms

If the brief does not read like an exact match, a conversation is still worth having — the specification tends to follow the practice.

Apply for this role

Confidential. We never contact your current employer.