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

An established law firm is seeking a lateral partner to join its Silicon Valley office. This is a partner-level opening for a commercial litigator with a background in international trade matters.

The position sits at the intersection of corporate and international trade work, requiring substantial experience in high-stakes commercial disputes and a track record of advising clients on cross-border regulatory and trade issues.

Interested candidates should have a demonstrated ability to originate and grow business, and be prepared to manage client relationships while collaborating across practice groups.

Admission to practice in the applicable jurisdiction
Significant experience in commercial litigation, with exposure to international trade matters
Established client relationships and a portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
Excellent academic credentials and written advocacy skills

If the brief does not read like an exact match, a conversation is still worth having — these mandates flex around the right practice.

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