Lateral Partner — Corporate, Litigation, Finance & Banking

A lateral partner hire on this brief is decided by what the practice can carry across, not on a headline number.

A leading international law firm is actively expanding its Washington, D.C. office through the acquisition of teams across Corporate, Litigation, Finance & Banking, Technology, and Energy practices.

The firm prioritizes adding cohesive teams rather than individual practitioners, with the goal of driving transactional volume and handling significant commercial litigation matters. Its sector focus spans Life Sciences, Financial Services, Technology, Energy, and the Automotive Industry.

The firm's market focus is broad, with strategic growth targets in New York, Northern California, Texas, London, and Germany. This is an opportunity for established teams with substantial marquee practices to join a platform committed to scale and cross-office collaboration.

• Portable book of business of $5M+ (USD)
• At least one anchor client relationship
• Stable career history — no more than three to five prior firm moves
• Demonstrated team leadership and significant commercial litigation or corporate transactions experience
• Admission to practice in D.C. or eligibility for admission

If the fit is not obvious on paper, it is usually still worth talking — partner briefs move with the candidate.